What Root Tools do i need?

[PensHockey]

I am trying to figure out what tools I need and what tools are just redundant.

I have Bootstrap and doesn't that create a back up of your system, do I need Titanium Backup?

Is there one app that can do everything? Absolute System Root Tools seems to have alot.

Do most of the root tools all serve the same functions?

Thanks for the clarifications.

 

[Ace4]

Bootstrap is to get into the recovery menu on bootup, needed to create nandroid backups (the entire phone) and to install roms. Titanium Backup is for backing up individual apps and their settings, so if you change roms or have to wipe your phone's data you can restore your apps with their data. You can also "freeze" some of the motorola/verizon installed apps that you cannot remove normally. I also use SMS backup/restore, and export my contacts to the sd card just in case (they're on google's server also). I don't know if there are any "all-in-one" apps for that.

 

[vor]

You might want to check out Jrummy's new App Manager Pro it's only $3 right now and does a lot in one that take several other root apps to do.

 

[PensHockey]

So does Bootstrap not back up apps, it just backs up the system?

 

[Ace4]

Bootstrap allows you to boot the phone into recovery mode. In recovery, you can make a backup of the entire phone (or restore one). It's an all or nothing thing, you can't pick and choose what it backs up or restores.

 

[nodixe]

Hello. I'm new to forums and DX (but not a complete noob lol) and imho nandroid and app backup are main reason to root everything else is gravy...anyway afaik bootstrap is needed to access CwM (custom recovery) for nandroid wich is like taking a snapshot of entire system.....also, imo, romtoolbox pro by jrummy is best bet for all in one toolbox but I personally have btstrapper, rommnger prem, romtoolbox pro, and TiBu pro. Also androidoverclock and root explorer are good.

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