Should I root my Hero before or after I activate it with Sprint?

[TheBiles]

It arrives in the mail in a day or two, and I want to know if I should root it first thing before activating it or wait til I get it registered. Will I be able to install the official updates after being rooted? I hear that they fix a ton of issues.

 

[ccapasso]

You will want to activate your phone first, then refer to this guide for your other questions.

http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/38911-guide-root-rom-faq-tutorial.html