Root should i be using bootstrap or safestrap?

[New Rising]

I just rooted my bionic using the motofail method, so i was wondering which one i should be using? Do they do the same thing? In the all things root guide it says to use the bionic bootstrap recovery method. I want to install the new ICS rom for .902 so i was just wondering.

Thanks

 

[fatpomp]

You can use either one but safestrap is the preferred method for the ICS rom.

 

[New Rising]

I think there should be a link for it in the all things root section or the rom section, unless im just blind. I'm going to use to safestrap since i've been reading up on it and it seems to be the better choice.

 

[tehsusenoh]

I think there should be a link for it in the all things root section or the rom section, unless im just blind. I'm going to use to safestrap since i've been reading up on it and it seems to be the better choice.

Will do.

Please wait 1 to 3.14159 minutes for me to add it in.

 

[SirEagle]

Just in case anyone stumbles on this using a search...................

Safestrap allows you to enter the recovery menu from a cold boot, Bootstrap doesn't.

 

[eyedea]

Safestrap will save you a lot of headaches if used properly.
Safestrap is the way to go if your flashing the ICS ROMs.
Bootstrap is still a great option if your wanting to deodex stock or just run eclipse.

A great guide for safestrap is here.. http://www.droidforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=202176

 

[swc2001]

I have been using bootstrap from the begining but would like to change over to safestrap. is there a way to do this without having to to start all over. I really dont want to redo my rom.

 

[eyedea]

I have been using bootstrap from the begining but would like to change over to safestrap. is there a way to do this without having to to start all over. I really dont want to redo my rom.

Great question. I didn't know the answer, so I asked timmy10shoes and the answer is "you cannot restore cwm back-ups with safestrap". Meaning you cannot take the backup of your ROM in bootstrap and restore it in safestrap.

However, there is a way to install safestrap over the ROM your running, but you will have to have a stock backup in bootstrap or be willing to fxz back to stock when the next OTA update happens.