Root Thinking about rooting my phone....

[Connectz]

What are the pros and cons? I've never rooted before. What will i be able to do on a rooted phone that I can't do on an unrooted phone?

HTC EVO

 

[the kid]

customize

 

[krassh]

It is easy to root. No real cons.

There are several advantages as well as customizing.

Apps that require root access.
Battery calibration
MSL Reader
Rom Manager
Terminal Emulator
Titanium backup
Wireless Tether

And others...

 

[ExtraCrispy]

Lets not forget being able to read 'All things root' without feeling like an outsider

 

[mdizzle99]

I would recommend checking out some of the sticky links in the all things root section; such as

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/129648-quick-intro-rooting-those-new-rooting.html

This lists some of the benefits of rooting.

 

[Connectz]

Okay, what's a good rom to start with?

 

[lordofthereef]

Everyone is going to tell you something different for the best rom. I personally like Myn's warm. First question is, do you want to keep sense intact or do you want more of a vanilla android?

 

[luxetical]

Stop thinking and just do it

Once you root you'll be asking yourself why you hadn't done it sooner.

And I say give CM a try. You can dl the Rom from the link in my signature.

 

[drexappeal]

Would you all say that Unrevoked is the best route to go, if I want to be able to un-root quickly and easily and revert to stock (say, in the event that I have to bring my phone in for service)?

How exactly would be the best way to back-up the stock ROM and files, prior to rooting (or even after rooting)?