Hey everyone, wanted to introduce myself to the forum and ask a few opinions for a new user starting out. I am new to the smartphone arena, my Droid X (being shipped now), will be my first internet connected phone and obviously first experience with Android. I have some questions if you would be so kind to help out a noob from Chicago.
1. What OS version can I expect my device to ship with? I am planning on rooting and am seeing that there are very specific requirements for different ROMs and want to be familiar with my options before I start hacking Friday.
2. What ROMs would you recommend that are compatible with my OS? (or a link to a guide on downloading and installing a newer OS) with my goal being a fast phone, ability to remove unwanted stock apps, wifi tether for occasional use (and recommended program), and general customization.
3. What would you have done different if someone gave you a brand new phone tomorrow? I have SGP screen protectors and a incipio case on their way, getting ensquared insurance (not purchased yet if there is a better option), am getting it activated and then going straight to root land: with bootstrap backup, titanium, etc from RoOoler's guide (Thanks in advance!!!)
I know I am starting right off with questions but any help would be appreciated and I am just eager to get my phone set up and exactly how I want it.
Thanks in advance for any help, I will try to chime in once I learn some of these things. (and Go Bears!)
1. What OS version can I expect my device to ship with? I am planning on rooting and am seeing that there are very specific requirements for different ROMs and want to be familiar with my options before I start hacking Friday.
2. What ROMs would you recommend that are compatible with my OS? (or a link to a guide on downloading and installing a newer OS) with my goal being a fast phone, ability to remove unwanted stock apps, wifi tether for occasional use (and recommended program), and general customization.
3. What would you have done different if someone gave you a brand new phone tomorrow? I have SGP screen protectors and a incipio case on their way, getting ensquared insurance (not purchased yet if there is a better option), am getting it activated and then going straight to root land: with bootstrap backup, titanium, etc from RoOoler's guide (Thanks in advance!!!)
I know I am starting right off with questions but any help would be appreciated and I am just eager to get my phone set up and exactly how I want it.
Thanks in advance for any help, I will try to chime in once I learn some of these things. (and Go Bears!)
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