Root 2nd Sanfrancisco

[gd123]

Hi there, just bought a 2nd SF for my wife ( 1st was for daughter 6 months ago).

Just wondering what, if anything's changed since I got the courage to put Swedish Spring on the first one?

Is this still the best to use? Anything different I need to be aware off?

Thanks for any advice - have never had the courage to root my desire

Oh, 1 other question, what back ups should i be doing before starting? Don't remember doing that before, unless it was a standard part covered in the guide

 

[gd123]

Okay on reading latest info, it looks like an option is to change from Gen 1 to Gen 2 and the best ROM seems to be cyanogen.

Have I got that right? What are the advantages over Swedish Spring.

I followed this guide the last time

How To Install Android 2.2 FroYo On The Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade From Scratch

Want to make sure I know what i'm doing before starting, at least a little bit

 

[gd123]

Oh well, just upgraded to SS as per other phone.

Didn't do gen 1 gen 2 as didn't feel confident enough with no help

 

[Vorbis]

Hi. CyanogenMod 7 is great but it is more battery hungry. I get barely a days use out of my OSF. That's with turning 3G off when not in use, a moderate amount of browsing forums, a call or two and a bit of gaming. I've heard Ginger Stir Fry has better battery life if you want 2.3 but I've not tried it.

Upgrading from Gen 1 to Gen 2 actually turned out to be easier than rooting and flashing Swedish Spring (the first ROM i tried on my OSF). There is a TPT method which updates you to Gen 2 and installs CM7. I followed the guide here:

Gen1 to Gen2 TPT upgrade - Android @ MoDaCo

 

[Vorbis]

I did still get a bit confused and came to these hallowed forums for a bit of support. My thread is here:

http://androidforums.com/san-francisco-all-things-root/356064-gen1-gen2-weekend-possibly.html

It does wonder off topic a bit in places but it might still be useful.