Do I have to flash when rooting?

[demonictears]

I am new to android and want to root my phone. Do I need to flash and put on a new rom in order to root my hero? If so which would you recommend? and why?

 

[ccapasso]

I am new to android and want to root my phone. Do I need to flash and put on a new rom in order to root my hero? If so which would you recommend? and why?

Not to be rude or mean, as you are new, but if you had taken the time to read the FAQ/Tutorial you would know the answer to this already .


To answer your question, you do not have to flash a ROM, in order to root. You root, and then flash a ROM if you so choose. As far as which one is recommended, that question has been asked probably a dozen plus times. It really is a matter of preference. I personally recommend Fresh 2.1.2.

Best advice I can give you, read up on everything and do your research . We will gladly give you some assistance, but do some searching as well .

 

[thefley]

I had just rooted mine, and I have not flashed a new rom, I did use fresh kitchen to remove the sprint apps that I didn't want on there...

I am still looking at roms but not sure on one or when I will do it.. like he stated above you don't have to.