Rooting 2.3.0

[XanRules]

So, I've gone through the sticky - how does having 2.3.0 change the procedures outlined in that guide?

I'm only rooting so I can delete all the bloatware on the phone (Blockbuster? Kindle? Get this **** out of here!)

Thanks, and sorry if I missed any important info that was staring me in the face.

 

[spaz33g]

I dont think 2.3.20 changed it at all. I could be wrong but if you're talking about the terminal emulator method, I rooted after the update based on notes I made months ago.

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[XanRules]

I haven't rooted yet and I'm still trying to process everything in my brain before I try to do it.

 

[spaz33g]

My best advice would be to pour over the instructions and read them over several times. Write them all down even. Its not a dificult process but taking some time to get used to it will help with the stress factor.

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[pool_shark]

My advice is, don't remove the apps. Rename them, move them to a different location, freeze them, etc.
Removing them will make it very difficult for you to update again in the future.

 

[XanRules]

My advice is, don't remove the apps. Rename them, move them to a different location, freeze them, etc.
Removing them will make it very difficult for you to update again in the future.

and how does one do this?
I'm just sick of my menu being cluttered up with **** I don't use.

 

[raife]

Easiest way is to use root explorer. Access the files you want to rename then add .bak to the end of the file name. Then all you have to do is just remove the .bak and the apps are back for future updating.

 

[Dustin.]

My advice is, don't remove the apps. Rename them, move them to a different location, freeze them, etc.
Removing them will make it very difficult for you to update again in the future.

and how does one do this?
I'm just sick of my menu being cluttered up with **** I don't use.

After rooting your device, go to the Market and download Root Explorer, it's worth the money IMO. 3.99$ I do believe..

Grab that, open it, grant permissions, and tap Mount R/W.

Navigate to System/Apps, anything you want to remove hold your thumb down on that app, tap Rename, change it from say DLNA.apk to DLNA.bak and hit save.

That way if you ever need it or need to get a update, just rename it back to DLNA.apk and your set.

 

[MAD450r]

download launcher pro

If ur just wanting to clean out ur app drawer launcher pro will let u hide apps. They are easy to put back.
dancedroid
As for freezing them so they bother u download titanium backup ( if ur rooted). It allows u to freeze apps as well as backup apps and there data so setting them up later is a breeze.

 

[XanRules]

and does Titanium Backup have the same functionality as Root Explorer, as far as renaming files to stupidprogram.bak from stupidprogram.apk?

 

[XanRules]

oh my god there are so many programs called "Launcher Pro." I'm assuming I want the one by Federico Carnales?

 

[spaz33g]

oh my god there are so many programs called "Launcher Pro." I'm assuming I want the one by Federico Carnales?

That's the one

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[XanRules]

LauncherPro does what I want it to do, but it does too much else. I'm mostly happy with the stock UI at this point, I just want to get rid of the bloatware. I'll just convert the stuff with Titanium Backup, assuming it functions the same way.

EDIT: "functions the same way," as in "renaming things from .apk to .bak freezes them and removes them from the screen."

 

[MAD450r]

ti backup & root explorer

ti backup& root explorer are totally different programs. they both require root. ti backup is free root explorer is paid. Both are must have apps in my opinion.

 

[pool_shark]

Renaming the files to .bak takes more work than just moving them to an alternate location. I created a separate directory, moved all of the unwanted apps there. If I ever have to move them back I can move them all at once, no renaming necessary.