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[90GT50]

I have a galaxy s vibrant and it is my first android phone.
What are the benifits of rooting it?
Will it run slower if I update the OS?
Can I run Ice Cream Sandwitch?

I have an iPhone 4s as my work phone and I like it, I just figured I'd get an android to check them out.

Rooting just changes permissions and lets you do more with the phone.
No.
Yes.

[Tx Redneck]

Superoneclick.

I'm pretty sure that you can't root an OG Evo w/SOC.

What version of HBoot does your Evo have shumpert? Menu, settings, applications, development, uncheck Fast Boot. Power down, press Vol Down+ Power, on the white screen look at the top and write down which version of HBoot it has and post back. I'll reply w/directions to root, s-off and flash CWM Recovery.

Sent from my iPhail eleventybillion