Questions about rooting

[random190user44]

I know nothing about rooting or loading custom ROMs on an Android phone so sorry if these questions sound stupid/obvious.

1. If I root my phone, do I have to install a custom ROM to it?

2. If I root my phone, will that prevent me from receiving an OTA update?

3. Is it possible to root your phone, and only enable wireless tethering without installling a custom ROM? (i just want to root my phone for wifi tethering, and cpu over/underclocking)

 

[spaz33g]

No you do not have to install a custom rom when you root

It shouldn't prevent you from receiving an ota as long as you don't remove bloat

Edit: oh and yeah you can wireless tether without a rom there are several apps available in the marketplace.

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[BalistikBill]

I will add though that when you do install a ROM you'll never want to go back to the stock moto version. I just had to do this recently and felt the pain, let me tell you! It's a very easy process.

 

[spaz33g]

I will add though that when you do install a ROM you'll never want to go back to the stock moto version. I just had to do this recently and felt the pain, let me tell you! It's a very easy process.

Good point.

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[random190user44]

the thing im most scared about is accidentally screwing something up and bricking my phone. does this happen often to people?

also : is the sticky at the top of this forum section a good and safe method to try?

 

[spaz33g]

Its actually pretty hard to brick it as long as you follow all the directions closely.

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[random190user44]

Its actually pretty hard to brick it as long as you follow all the directions closely.

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ok, so aside from bricking my phone, is it possible/likely that i could accidentally wipe most/all of my personal data on my phone?

 

[azpilot]

I guess it's possible like everything else to toast your droid but it would be pretty hard. I have screwed mine up pretty good, a nandroid restore fixed it everytime.

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[random190user44]

can one of you recommend me the best method to root your droid then? i want to try it

 

[spaz33g]

When you root, probably not. When you add a rom you will have to wipe data and cahe but that's what titanium is for

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[random190user44]

is this a good method to try?

Easier 1-2-3 Droid 2 Root for Windows / Linux / Mac - xda-developers

 

[spaz33g]

If you're comfortable with that one then yeah probably. I used the no computer method in the terminal emulator on the phone because I like the hands on aspect but whatever works for you really.

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[random190user44]

i just watched the how to video on that method. it looks really confusing. was the root method that you did easy?

 

[spaz33g]

Like I said I had to handle all of the operations myself in the terminal emulator so I would say it would be more difficult. Just take some time to familiarize yourself with all the steps and it should begin to make sense. Let me know if you have issues.

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[random190user44]

Like I said I had to handle all of the operations myself in the terminal emulator so I would say it would be more difficult. Just take some time to familiarize yourself with all the steps and it should begin to make sense. Let me know if you have issues.

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I finished successfully rooting my phone earlier today. The terminal emulator approach was a lot simpler than using the XDA developer method.