What Can I Do With Root - INFO

Dayzee · Aug 3, 2009

This is some GENERAL info on Rooting and the things it allows you to do with your phone - it draws on info from other ANDROID devices - the G1 and the Magic because there's not much specific stuff for the Hero yet - so this is for you Hero Pioneers to help you get started and save you reinventing the wheel

The Android Wiki here http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

has a specific section that is great at saying what root does/can do for you
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Root - ESSENTIAL READING!!

This bit here has info on Wifi Tethering - that is using your phone as a modem/server for surfing the web via your phone's data plan.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=G1_Tethering

This bit here has info on putting/running your apps from SD Card (To save space on the device memory - this was crucial on the G1 as it has about 75mb free for apps, but not such a big issue on magic and hero as they have MUCH more space - here's info anyway that might give you ideas how to do it for the Hero
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Haykuro_Apps_to_SD

Other things that root allows include changing ROMS and RECOVERY IMAGES, changing themes, adding and removing files from the main device memory using abd, fastboot or root explorers, enabling bluetooth file transfers and I'm sure there's other stuff too. Google searches or forum searches on XDA will usually bring up some great info. Use that Search function folks!!!

These threads and wiki's are from Android devices that paved the way for devices like Hero - use their knowledge well and keep Android Moving forward!!

xX SPION KOP Xx · Aug 11, 2009

Thanks for this, loads of info, just what I was looking for!

laptopdragon · Aug 15, 2009

im looking forward to the phone that has root as easy as opening up a terminal window and typing in su-

im definately rooting my g1...and this helps ..thanks

havocnl · Aug 30, 2009

now also http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Hero_Rooting

frymaster.127 · Sep 5, 2009

one question, why is tethering relevant, considering we can tether without needing root on the hero?

foxmeister · Sep 5, 2009

You can tether via USB cable on a stock Hero, but you need a rooted Hero in order to tether via WiFi.

Regards,

Dave

tatwamasi · Sep 7, 2009

Apps2SD is already included in the new Modaco ROMs as well.

All you need to do is create a partition in EXT3 format on your Micro SD. I did this with a programme called Paragon Partition Manager (XP) but I'm sure there are other options.

nebenezer · Dec 10, 2009

Thanks dayzee!!

I'm new to Android and was just about to ask you thus where is a good place to learn some of the fundamentals.

Getting to know Android has been very fun and exciting so far. I'm looking forward to finding out how far I can become capable of pushing this device. I get the feeling my next upgrade will be here before I'm actually ready for it.

Unquestionable · Dec 17, 2009

Usefull post, seems like no-brainer to root the Hero then.

RealUnknown · Dec 25, 2009

The Android Wiki here http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

has a specific section that is great at saying what root does/can do for you
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Root - ESSENTIAL READING!!

This bit here has info on Wifi Tethering - that is using your phone as a modem/server for surfing the web via your phone's data plan.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.ph...e=G1_Tethering

This bit here has info on putting/running your apps from SD Card (To save space on the device memory - this was crucial on the G1 as it has about 75mb free for apps, but not such a big issue on magic and hero as they have MUCH more space - here's info anyway that might give you ideas how to do it for the Hero
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.ph...uro_Apps_to_SD

the links r not active anymore

vavy · Jan 12, 2010

You'll can use "ShootMe" for making screenshots.

Arranmc182 · Mar 30, 2010

tatwamasi said:
Apps2SD is already included in the new Modaco ROMs as well.

All you need to do is create a partition in EXT3 format on your Micro SD. I did this with a programme called Paragon Partition Manager (XP) but I'm sure there are other options.

Yes there is a better option get the Gparted Live CD its a Linux Distro deicated to partitioning and formatting of Hard drives I find it to work the best out of all software I have used and seems to partition and format better cus its its own system

FrestylerST · Jan 19, 2011

Still on stock ROM. This is the info I was lookin' for. Tnx!

nabeelyo · Jan 28, 2011

help

hey i am new here and recently purchased a used htc hero and it has a android version 2.2.1 kernel version 2.6.29.6-flykernel-11eran@ubntu1 #37 modversion floyocm-1.01 so i want to know how can i put new rom in my mobile all the guides i hav read about flashing rom are from 2.1 to 2.2 .i am a little confuse which rom is best and have the best cam and all other things

otte89 · Feb 23, 2011

Version numbers dont care, you can flash 1.5 to 2.3.2 if im correct
Just download a rom and put in on your sdcard. Then reboot to recovery menu and flash the zip from there.

jorgen2009 · Feb 24, 2011

otte89 said:
Version numbers dont care, you can flash 1.5 to 2.3.2 if im correct
Just download a rom and put in on your sdcard. Then reboot to recovery menu and flash the zip from there.

Don't forget to nandroid first! Otherwise you can't go back to your previous rom in case you don't like it. Also a full wipe will help in gettings things more stable

newarkhiphop · Feb 26, 2011

thanks for all the info been looking for something smiliar

Nickd86 · Mar 1, 2011

Thanks for the great infos, i found all of them useful for my poor hero!

coxykidd · Mar 4, 2011

thank you for this. Just what i was looking for, can twait to root my hero now xD

coxykidd · Mar 8, 2011

where can i get themes from i dont really want to use a custom rom but i want to have a different theme on my phone, where can i download them and once ive done that how do i use/set them ??

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