Learning Curve

[ray6279]

I have been on a learning curve. Fairly proficient with desktops and laptops. Format hard drives, load OS, Programs, configuration settings, C:\ prompts as some DOS commands, Open, repair, retrieve data, etc.

Just purchased first two smartphones for wife and I. Galaxy Nexus. Just finished rooting both. Also rooted older HTC Eris with Cyanogen 7. Loaded ROM Android Revolution by Mark off Unlockr site. Using ClockworkMod Manager. I think the Nexus are rooted as they show Superuser in Apps. Not quite sure I understand this ROM Manager stuff though.

Why a ROM Manager for a rooted phone that has a ROM program installed? What with this recovery and make a back up? Can I load additional ROMs without removing Rom I have?

My daughter has a Samsung Prevail she would like to unlock to acquire tether. How risky is this for me? Is there a failsafe recovery type keystroke in the event of lockdown or trouble?

Thanks all. look forward to learning and growing in knowledge with you. By the way this is loads of FUN from an old retired contractor guy.

 

[olbriar]

Hello and welcome to Android Forums. Congrats on the new Nexus for you and the wife. I hope you enjoy them. We do have an area of discussion for the Nexus that should answer all of your root questions. Here is a link:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Android Forums
Verizon Galaxy Nexus - Android Forums

Follow the Verizon link if that is your carrier.
We also have a support area for your daughter's Prevail. Here is a link to that area:
Samsung Galaxy Prevail - Android Forums

Have fun and thanks for joining these forums.

 

[Metroid Prime]

Greetings ray6279 and welcome to Android Forums. My knowledge on this is still rusty, so I would recommend you visit your devices all things root section here.
Galaxy Nexus - All Things Root You should find the answer there.
Glad you joined the forums, you'll find plenty of useful info here and you've come to the right place for just that. If you need any help please feel free to ask and have fun in the forums.