Root Just rooted my X with froyo, what apps should I get now??

[mxrider821]

everything went smooth with the root and i have a rooted droid x with froyo, now im just wondering what apps to D/L

can someone give me a list of 20+ apps that are must haves when you root...


another thing i was gonna ask is whats the easiest way to change the notification bar color, can someone plz post step by step instructions


thx in advance

 

[bsdmom44]

+1000

Same here.

 

[sund0wn]

this thread contains a bunch of different themes. each link contains detailed instructions on how to install them. those give you the different notification bars.

http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/167180-droid-x-roms-themes.html

wireless tether (free in market)
Rom Manager (allows you to easily download and change roms and themes)
titanium backup to save all your apps and data
or mybackuppro (4.99 i think)
adfree removes ads from the browser and apps (free)
root explorer (~$4) but essential to moving around system files and installing a lot of stuff
terminal emulator (free) lets you do adb stuff on your phone
cache cleaner (free) does what it says
autokiller (free) basically enhances androids internal memory management
setcpu (1.99) lets you set processor profiles for better battery life
drocap2 or shootme - for screen shots
droid x bootstrap - backup/recovery/zip application (must have)

 

[mxrider821]

this thread contains a bunch of different themes. each link contains detailed instructions on how to install them. those give you the different notification bars.

http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/167180-droid-x-roms-themes.html

thanks dude, this is exactly what i was looking for...

 

[sund0wn]

thanks dude, this is exactly what i was looking for...

i added a list of apps i like a lot. i bolded the ones i think are the most important/best

 

[mxrider821]

i added a list of apps i like a lot. i bolded the ones i think are the most important/best

where did you the put the list??

 

[sund0wn]

thanks dude, this is exactly what i was looking for...

by the way, and this is VERY IMPORTANT if you are on the OTA 2.2 you MUST deodex before you can apply those themes.

actually, you need to be deodexed even if you installed the leak.

 

[sund0wn]

where did you the put the list??

in my original post.

 

[mxrider821]

in my original post.

lol my bad... i already got all those apps. are those like the only cool/useful apps? because when i look at other websites for rooted apps there all the same as the ones you put.. there has to be another list right?

 

[sund0wn]

lol my bad... i already got all those apps. are those like the only cool/useful apps? because when i look at other websites for rooted apps there all the same as the ones you put.. there has to be another list right?

there really arent a ton more apps that are for root. the best part of root is being able to modify the phone. and hopefully we will be able to overclock again.

also, one of the really cool things you can do is install different boot animations.

check these out...
Boot Animations - Droidboots

to install them, just name the zip "bootanimation.zip" and put it in data/local. there are some pretty darn cool ones.

 

[Justintoxicated]

If your on the leaked 2.2 then the easiest way to get the black notification bar is to use the rom manager to download blackbar mod I think its under extras or you can try an entire theme.i just got the Navair black bar for now.

 

[mxrider821]

If your on the leaked 2.2 then the easiest way to get the black notification bar is to use the rom manager to download blackbar mod I think its under extras or you can try an entire theme.i just got the Navair black bar for now.

no im on the OTA 2.2 i was on the leaked but then i went back to 2.1 for the official update

 

[mxrider821]

there really arent a ton more apps that are for root. the best part of root is being able to modify the phone. and hopefully we will be able to overclock again.

also, one of the really cool things you can do is install different boot animations.

check these out...
Boot Animations - Droidboots

to install them, just name the zip "bootanimation.zip" and put it in data/local. there are some pretty darn cool ones.

idk what data/local folder your talking about? i found so many data folders i have no idea which one is correct

 

[Gareee]

I'd also like to know which folder to put custom animations in as well?

Also did anyone ever tackle adding sound to them?

 

[Btros]

Is there a list somewhere of the best bloatware apps to be REMOVED after rooting?

 

[Rockaholic]

If anyone would be so nice to direct me to a super noob guide to deodexing I would love them forever and ever.

 

[northernmoris]

If anyone would be so nice to direct me to a super noob guide to deodexing I would love them forever and ever.

http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/158274-how-manually-deodex-your-phone.html

 

[igotgame]

I just did something fun.

Wireless Tether...obviously one of the best apps for rooted phones.

So just for kicks, I just tried to play on Xbox Live by connecting my 360 to my Droid X on the 3G network.....and it worked........BEAUTIFULLY...I just played Modern Warfare 2 Free For All match and went 24-9... with 3 Bars in the room I was in the whole time.

This phone just plains OWNS!

 

[mxrider821]

If anyone would be so nice to direct me to a super noob guide to deodexing I would love them forever and ever.

same here i have no clue whats going on with anything, i need a complete guide for noobs

 

[eraursls1984]

same here i have no clue whats going on with anything, i need a complete guide for noobs

I'm in the same boat, I've asked some very helpful and knowledgeable people some of the questions I have through pm's so I let you all know when I hear something. It seems easy but since I'm on 2. 2 OTA I don't want to take a chance. I've seen some @ssh0les saying noobs should do this but everyone has to start somewhere, luckily this forum is very helpful with little to no bashing.