Noob

[Kendroid24]

Is what I am.I recently got a droid 2 and I want to learn to root and hack and what not.A little searching led me here and now I realize it is something I have to do.I have never done anything like rooting so any pointers for a serious noob would help(lamens terms please )

 

[Abe21599]

:welcome:

for learning about rooting, check out link 2 in my sig.
then to actually root, see here
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/re...08-multiple-phones-root-them-unroot-them.html

and if you have any questions, feel free to ask

 

[mwhartman]

Welcome! Good to have you with us. if you decide to root prepare by reading and making notes. If you have questions post them. Then, if you decide rooting is for you the community will be here to assist.

Mike

 

[Kendroid24]

Thank you guys a lot.It is kind of intimidating to be honest,is bricking an issue with droids?I kind of want to have my d2 for about two weeks to really get a feel for everything before enhancing my experience.

 

[DF Smod]

This is what we suggest, get comfortable with your device first, then start thinking about hacking it - in the meantime Read - Read - Read

 

[Kendroid24]

Alright,I am glad you guys are here to help.I somewhat know what a rom is through the use of emulators but I do not think those are the same as the ones discussed on here.All of this is foreign to me,but I am vvveeeeerrrryyyyy eager to learn.

 

[Abe21599]

yes there are two types of roms really. one is for the emulators and the other type deals with root. the one usually referred to on here is the root one.

 

[Kendroid24]

Alright now that that is cleared up.What would you suggest I start reading into first?I plan on seriously investigating and becoming at least somewhat familiar with most aspects of rooting.

 

[Kendroid24]

Also I plan on rooting my device without the use of a comp.So anything special I should read in to?

 

[Abe21599]

my first post will cover both

 

[Kendroid24]

You guys really are awesome!!!!I keep seeing everyone insists on having backups,what exactly is that and how do I make/use it?

 

[Abe21599]

thats once youre rooted.

 

[Kendroid24]

Ah I have gotten ahead of myself...Once rooted will I be able to do all the sweet rooted stuff without a computer?

 

[Abe21599]

yes but itll cost you all roms are on here free of download, but Rom Manager (paid) will give u an app to download them on ur phone.

 

[Kendroid24]

Cool,thank you again.What is the difference between a rom and a theme?