Just rooted bionic, few questions

[Boogan1]

Ok, I just rooted my bionic and have a few questions. I have update .893 installed and had to use R3L3As3Droot And 43V3R Root For The Bionic V2.1 - RootzWiki to do the root. So here are my questions.
1. How do I check and make sure the forever root is installed? I know I read this on here somewhere and have looked for over an hour and can't find it.
2. What do I need to install next? or do next? I haven't launched super user or anything but I did see it is installed. I am wanting to install titanium backup so I can freeze the bloatware.
3. What else do I need to put on here?
Thanks for the help.

 

[LDubs]

First thing I would do is download an app called Root Check - this will verify that you have root.

Then, in a file explorer (I recommend root explorer), find the mount_sh3 file under /system/bin, open, verify you see 3 lines at the bottom (you'll see a comment before the modifications).

Close that file, make sure you didn't modify it in any way, and reboot, and double-check with root check.

Then, the skies the limit. As you said, install Titanium and freeze bloat. There are a ton of apps that can only be run with root. If you're feeling adventurous, install a custom ROM. before you do that, read up, and ask a ton of questions.

 

[Boogan1]

Thank you very much, bionic is now forever rooted!!!
I got on youtube and found the three lines I had to type in.
Now I am guessing that any bloat that can be removed can also be frozen with tb? What are a few apps that you would recommend for a music player, vid player, etc?

 

[LDubs]

It is better to freeze than to remove, just in case you need to bring it back. Much easier to batch unfreeze. If an OTA (over the air) update shows up, you would need to bring all your apps back before the system will allow you to install it.

As for apps, I use doubletwist for music, videos, etc....check the forums here and also rootzwiki.com is a good one (some stuff will be over your head but there's a section on apps, etc)... just browse around, ask around, there are some great folks that will pop in and help you out.

 

[trapt4orlife]

Hey, I'm new to the rooting and rom'ing, you were talking about freezing instead of removing the bloat, what app do you suggest for that? I checked the market for one and there were no results. Thanks!

 

[LDubs]

Titanium backup pro allows you to freeze.

Sent from my Kin3txed Bionic with Hon3y

 

[davistech]

Thanks for the help LDubs. I'm new to the root thing. Not too sure on the type of software to install and what to do. Your help is greatly appreciated