[Q] Quick questions before messing with the phone.

[mibikin]

I have a few questions before I unlock bootloader and install a recovery. The first question is: will unlocking the bootloader erase anything off the phone? Also, will rooting through WCX Recovery.erase anything off the phone? I know that flashing a ROM will erase everything, but I'm just curious. I really don't want to lose anything until I've made a backup with recovery.

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[lmftmf]

Yes for security purposes unlocking the boot loader formats user data. Rooting does not, but in order to flash the recovery you would need an unlocked boot loader.

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[mibikin]

Thanks for the quick reply, I'll see if I can find a way to backup my apps. Any suggestions?

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[Aus_Azn]

Thanks for the quick reply, I'll see if I can find a way to backup my apps. Any suggestions?

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Since you're unrooted, you're probably going to have to rely on Google's cloud backup, which is inconsistent at best.

I don't remember whether MyBackup (Pro?) supports backing up without root or not, but that could be another option.

 

[mibikin]

Think I'll just end up making a list of the apps. Thanks for the suggestion though.

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[Mjones307]

Try appmonster pro.

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[mibikin]

Appmonster did the trick. I'll probably unlock the bootloader and root on Friday. Thanks guys!

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[Cor-master]

I needed this info too thanks!

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[mibikin]

I have one last question. Once I've unlocked the bootloader, and rooted, I don't need to flash a ROM? Probably a dumb question but I want to be safe.

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[lmftmf]

I have one last question. Once I've unlocked the bootloader, and rooted, I don't need to flash a ROM? Probably a dumb question but I want to be safe.

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Thats up to you some people like stock others like pre customized ones.

 

[mibikin]

Can you recommend some? I want to try RumFloat or the De-Sensed ROM.

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[Aus_Azn]

Can you recommend some? I want to try RumFloat or the De-Sensed ROM.

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Where we are now in ROM development, I can safely say that if you want Sense, Telstra stock is more than good enough (as it includes WiFi tethering out of the box, no modification, and can have DSPManager put on it). I've heard good things about WCX Generic, but I've never been a huge fan of WC's ROMs. If you don't like Sense, try DeSensed.

 

[Mjones307]

I'm running 4.0.3ics stock with kozmikkernel .I'm just waiting for s-off.

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[mibikin]

I like sense enough to stick with it for a while, but I'm on AT&T. Will the Telstra stock still work?

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[theworm20uk]

i use rum float beta 3 has been solid stable and fast no complaints from me

 

[mibikin]

I was thinking about trying rum float beta
5 when I do it. I'm still paranoid about doing this.
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