First I have to explain that I know little to nothing about the inner workings of the Android platform. I don't know any coding terminology and am a complete noob in regards to programming. With that out of the way...
I'm looking to root my Sprint HTC Hero to remove the bloatware (NFL, NASCAR, etc.) that came with the phone to give me a little more disc space, and hopefully a speedier experience. A friend of mine suggested I use an app called "SuperOneClickRoot", then install an app called "Titanium Backup" to remove the bloatware. Is SuperOneClickRoot a reliable program to use, and is there a set of instructions that don't involve several abbreviations and programming terminology? Or is there a simpler method I should use to root my device?
Also a question pertaining to my Sprint contract. I'm eligible for an upgrade this fall. Will rooting my phone in any way affect my eligibility to upgrade to a new phone?
Thank you so much for your help. It's greatly appreciated!
- CJ
Miscellaneous phone info:
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Build number: 2.32.651.2
I'm looking to root my Sprint HTC Hero to remove the bloatware (NFL, NASCAR, etc.) that came with the phone to give me a little more disc space, and hopefully a speedier experience. A friend of mine suggested I use an app called "SuperOneClickRoot", then install an app called "Titanium Backup" to remove the bloatware. Is SuperOneClickRoot a reliable program to use, and is there a set of instructions that don't involve several abbreviations and programming terminology? Or is there a simpler method I should use to root my device?
Also a question pertaining to my Sprint contract. I'm eligible for an upgrade this fall. Will rooting my phone in any way affect my eligibility to upgrade to a new phone?
Thank you so much for your help. It's greatly appreciated!
- CJ
Miscellaneous phone info:
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Build number: 2.32.651.2