Root Root Applications

[_Epic]

So, I rooted the other day and was told to get new apps that enhance your rooting experience.
I've heard SetCPU, Root Explorer, ROM Manager, and Titanium Backup.
What do each of these applications do and why do I need them?

 

[Kelmar]

The only "must have" in my book is root explorer (to manage system files). The others can all be useful too. SetCPU is used to overclock/underclock the processor. Titanium can be used to freeze bad apps or bloatware and to backup your current apps and data.

ROM Manager has been known to have problems with the Epic... I would avoid it personally (at least on the Epic).

Adfree Android is a must as well IMO.

 

[Shabbypenguin]

root explorer is a file manager/browser will let you see files on your sdcard as well as all throughout /. setcpu will let you overclock or underclock your phone assuming you have a kernel that supports overclocking. rom manager in its current form is useless for the epic 4g. titanium backup will let you backup apps and data so if you flash a new rom you can restore them and dont have to start over on angry birds

another one of interest is wifi tether, letting you use your phones 3g/4g connection to wifi to use on a laptop or like device

 

[Puddin422]

I like the QuickBoot app. One click reboot, reboot into recovery, phone off..

 

[_Epic]

I like the QuickBoot app. One click reboot, reboot into recovery, phone off..

On my current ROM, when I hold down the power button, there is a reboot icon under the power off icon. I don't know if its this ROM only, but its awesome.

 

[_Epic]

root explorer is a file manager/browser will let you see files on your sdcard as well as all throughout /. setcpu will let you overclock or underclock your phone assuming you have a kernel that supports overclocking. rom manager in its current form is useless for the epic 4g. titanium backup will let you backup apps and data so if you flash a new rom you can restore them and dont have to start over on angry birds

another one of interest is wifi tether, letting you use your phones 3g/4g connection to wifi to use on a laptop or like device

I flashed Frozen 1.1.0 to my phone, the kernel is still the same as stock EC05. How do I get a custom kernel that supports overclocking? And what else can a custom kernel do?

 

[Shabbypenguin]

which version did you flash? and either way should have the twilight kernel included and will let you overclock

 

[_Epic]

which version did you flash? and either way should have the twilight kernel included and will let you overclock

The newest one, 1.1.0. And it does have the Twilight kernel, but the number are the same...? Do the Kernel numbers not matter?

 

[Shabbypenguin]

the numbers matter only when there is an update but yea should have no issues overclocking.. just posted the new vision kernel on the forum

 

[_Epic]

the numbers matter only when there is an update but yea should have no issues overclocking.. just posted the new vision kernel on the forum

Vision kernel? I'm new to rooting phones. Lol.
And what forum?

 

[Puddin422]

On my current ROM, when I hold down the power button, there is a reboot icon under the power off icon. I don't know if its this ROM only, but its awesome.

I know it sounds silly, but QuickBoot bypasses the power button...and for some reason, it seems like a major convenience.

I put it on a second home screen.

 

[Puddin422]

SetCPU seems to be working fine with stock kernel (ec05). Unless I'm totally ******ed.

 

[Shabbypenguin]

SetCPU seems to be working fine with stock kernel (ec05). Unless I'm totally ******ed.

no it does, just the frequencies arent there past 1ghz so you cant overclock it