So first of all, hey everyone, first post and all. I basically signed up here since I've done quite a bit of research but still have quite a bit of questions about rooting. So here goes.
Backing up: So I've seen several apps that do backups and such. What I don't understand is, to what extent does it back up the data? For example, if I were to root my phone and decide that I would like to use the warranty, could I in theory get it back to it's default unrooted self? Also, would a simple drag and drop method work just as well a backup program?
SD Card Removal: So one of the main reason I want to root my phone is to extend my space. Adding apps on the SD card rather then the phone sounds really useful. Though if I removed the SD card with the apps in it, what would happen? Would I lose any data? Would I risk bricking?
Unbranded Phone: Ok, it actually is branded in a way but not like those big named phones. I use a Filipino brand called Myphone which makes it a bit harder to know what's compatible with it. My question is, would it still be advised to attempt to use a Custom Rom on it? I'm not too sure about the differences in Android Firmware there are on different brands so I can't really tell if a uncommon brand would be compatible with a phone like mine. Speaking of which...
Custom Rom: Do I need to root my phone first or does finding and installing a Custom Rom root my phone for me?
So last of all... Apps: Ok assuming I get a go for it on the rooting part, what are good backup, restoration, External SD to Internal Storage and other recommended apps after rooting?
To anyone that helps, thanks, I really appreciate it.
Backing up: So I've seen several apps that do backups and such. What I don't understand is, to what extent does it back up the data? For example, if I were to root my phone and decide that I would like to use the warranty, could I in theory get it back to it's default unrooted self? Also, would a simple drag and drop method work just as well a backup program?
SD Card Removal: So one of the main reason I want to root my phone is to extend my space. Adding apps on the SD card rather then the phone sounds really useful. Though if I removed the SD card with the apps in it, what would happen? Would I lose any data? Would I risk bricking?
Unbranded Phone: Ok, it actually is branded in a way but not like those big named phones. I use a Filipino brand called Myphone which makes it a bit harder to know what's compatible with it. My question is, would it still be advised to attempt to use a Custom Rom on it? I'm not too sure about the differences in Android Firmware there are on different brands so I can't really tell if a uncommon brand would be compatible with a phone like mine. Speaking of which...
Custom Rom: Do I need to root my phone first or does finding and installing a Custom Rom root my phone for me?
So last of all... Apps: Ok assuming I get a go for it on the rooting part, what are good backup, restoration, External SD to Internal Storage and other recommended apps after rooting?
To anyone that helps, thanks, I really appreciate it.