New to Droid forums cuz I need 'smart'phone or smart people to help me w my droid

[Jonas]

Now a word of caution. Stay out of your framework and system files, unless you know what you are doing. I have seen countless people try to go beyond what they know and it gets real ugly real quick. Just take it slow, and read before you try. With that said, congrats on the root, and best of luck on flashing a ROM should you decide to go down that route.

[Ryele]

Now a word of caution. Stay out of your framework and system files, unless you know what you are doing. I have seen countless people try to go beyond what they know and it gets real ugly real quick. Just take it slow, and read before you try. With that said, congrats on the root, and best of luck on flashing a ROM should you decide to go down that route.

Thanks...I will be cautious I need my phone and dont wish to mess it up, however, I have done nothing yet with it, still making sure I am good before I go. I was going to start by trying to set up a wireless wifi hotspot because I was told that was easy too, but when I went to download some stuff from the marketplace it wont download unless I am using wifi to do it. Is that normal? I don't remember ever having issues downloading anything without wifi?!? I used to always download games and other stuff while riding in the car for long trips.

Thanks for your advice and any further info you may have, Thanks to anyone who can help!

[Jonas]

Thanks...I will be cautious I need my phone and dont wish to mess it up, however, I have done nothing yet with it, still making sure I am good before I go. I was going to start by trying to set up a wireless wifi hotspot because I was told that was easy too, but when I went to download some stuff from the marketplace it wont download unless I am using wifi to do it. Is that normal? I don't remember ever having issues downloading anything without wifi?!? I used to always download games and other stuff while riding in the car for long trips.

Thanks for your advice and any further info you may have, Thanks to anyone who can help!

The only thing I can think of is some apps will only update over wifi because their updates are so large they would slow down your phone tremendously. Or maybe you are just getting spotty 3G coverage? I dunno, but rooting shouldn't have anything to do with that. Also, if you can't find a wwifi tethering app, let me know I can help you out.

[silver6054]

The only thing I can think of is some apps will only update over wifi because their updates are so large they would slow down your phone tremendously. Or maybe you are just getting spotty 3G coverage? I dunno, but rooting shouldn't have anything to do with that. Also, if you can't find a wwifi tethering app, let me know I can help you out.

Look in Settings>battery and data..... there is a data saver option, if checked this allows market etc only under wifi. (For those on limited data plans) if it is checked, uncheck it!
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[Ryele]

The only thing I can think of is some apps will only update over wifi because their updates are so large they would slow down your phone tremendously. ~~~~ Also, if you can't find a wwifi tethering app, let me know I can help you out.

Thanks. That is what it said, I just dont remember ever getting that message before. Wanted to double check with someone with a more 'rooted' experience.

Also, I am looking into which app to use for the wifi tether so I will gladly accept your recommendation.

Thanks so much

[Ryele]

Look in Settings>battery and data..... there is a data saver option, if checked this allows market etc only under wifi. (For those on limited data plans) if it is checked, uncheck it!
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TY!!!

It was checked. I downloaded a manager maybe sometime during that I checked it or if that manager asked me and I agreed. I actually deleted that manager to see if it was what caused the issue, that was the only other thing I had done recently besides rooting.

I am really enjoying this forum. Its always great to talk to people who dont judge and help me out!

Thanks ALL