Is rooting and flashing worth it yet?

[Majestic3]

As the title states I was wondering, after skimming through the HD forums that it seems like rooting and unlocking boot loader is just too much of a risk, I loved flashing roms and such on my optimus one but I'm iffy as to even attempt a root let alone a flash on a $500 device....

Droid RAZR HD (current)
LG Optimus One P-504 (For Sale)

 

[tech_head]

As the title states I was wondering, after skimming through the HD forums that it seems like rooting and unlocking boot loader is just too much of a risk, I loved flashing roms and such on my optimus one but I'm iffy as to even attempt a root let alone a flash on a $500 device....

Droid RAZR HD (current)
LG Optimus One P-504 (For Sale)

Rooting is but I haven't flashed a ROM.

 

[xrxregenxrx]

Rooting and flashing ROMs is easy even on consumer xt926 with safestrap and the other utilities out there. The only problem atm the new 4.1.2 update and downgrading. I'm sure a fix is/will be out soon tho. This phone is very dependable just make sure to have backups and do research before trying.

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[slickfing]

I'll post exactly what I posted when someone asked about unlocking boot loaders...

QUOTE=slickfing;39533253]IF ONLY U KNEW WHAT AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER COULD DO FOR U..YOU'D UNLOCK AND NOT ASK.
I HAVE AND IT'S THE BEST THING I EVER DID TO MY PHONE. I was wondering why I could flash easily on my s3 and note 2..till I read that those already shipped with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS..If samsung ships its phones with unlocked bootloaders (aside verizon), how could that be bad?
Know what I have done with my phone sizes?
1. I have flashed a recovery
2. backed up my rom
3. debloated my rom
4. removed my soft keys (u should see my screen)
5. phone runs excellently..no lag
6. installed LMT launcher
7. replaced my boot animation

List will continue and I've only had the phone for 4 days.
That's how awesome an unlocked bootloader has made my phone.
I dont use my s3 or note 2 anymore...actually sold them both.

Now i need to figure out how to overclock the phone.
Open to suggestions.[/QUOTE]

..n, I rooted my phone on a 4.1.2. Didn't downgrade

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[Majestic3]

See now but you can't unlock bootloader on vzw XT926 consumer edition... So it means you can have root on JB 4.1.2 If you can downgrade successfully and keep root successfully. But won't be able to flash roms cause of locked BL? Am I getting that right?

Droid RAZR HD (current)
LG Optimus One P-504 (For Sale)

 

[xrxregenxrx]

as far as i know if u have taken the ota 4.1.2 then you will not be able to downgrade back and get root. if you havent updated yet see if this helps
droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/13644-keep-root-and-ability-to-downgrade/

it is too late for me but maybe not for others. honestly wish i would have found this before updating.

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[Majestic3]

as far as i know if u have taken the ota 4.1.2 then you will not be able to downgrade back and get root. if you havent updated yet see if this helps
droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/13644-keep-root-and-ability-to-downgrade/

it is too late for me but maybe not for others. honestly wish i would have found this before updating.

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You're not alone... I'm in the same boat.

Droid RAZR HD (current)
LG Optimus One P-504 (For Sale)