Root [Verizon] Bootloader/root question

[kirkinsd]

I apologize if this has been covered...
Before I go buy my Verizon S3 I want to make sure I'm okay -
I just want to root so that I can run ClockWork Mod and Titanium backup. Occasionaly I run other apps that require root.

Am I okay with the locked bootloader? I will not be running custom roms.

Is root alone all I need?


Thanks

 

[buur]

Yes, you can run those two and other root apps just fine with a locked bootloader. Although the only current method of rooting is to load a rooted image with Odin. If you are comfortable with that you are golden.

 

[Zoandroid]

Mine is rooted just as the above post suggested, and I use CWM and TIBU. Doin' fine!

The dev community is working on the locked bootloader issue.

 

[busterbrit]

If rooted only can we use our unlimited Internet as a mobile hot spot?

 

[xliderider]

If rooted only can we use our unlimited Internet as a mobile hot spot?

You don't need to be rooted to do that (tether, not hotspot).

 

[busterbrit]

You don't need to be rooted to do that (tether, not hotspot).

Can you explain further? If I want to turn my phone into a hot spot Verizon will charge for it. They don't charge on the new plans but I thought they charge on the unlimited plans.

 

[Funnyusername]

You can use FoxFi and it tethers. No root. No pay.

 

[busterbrit]

You can use FoxFi and it tethers. No root. No pay.

Doesn't always work for me. If you root can't you just use the hot spot feature on the phone at no charge?

 

[ylexot]

Doesn't always work for me. If you root can't you just use the hot spot feature on the phone at no charge?

No. You need to use a different app.