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to OTA or not to OTA

danny01327

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May 10, 2010
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So, the OTA is expected to roll out tomorrow. That being said, my Eris is running leak 2.1 v3 and I am interested in rooting. The leaks have an exploit which means there is a possibility to root and this exploit could be patched up in the OTA version. This exploit has supposedly been being worked on for over a month and nothing has worked yet. Therefore, should I upgrade to the OTA version when it becomes available or hold off for a little bit and wait to see if (and its a big if) the leaks can be rooted? Also, there is a possibility that the OTA version will still contain this exploit. Let me here your feedback!
 
I am running 2.1v3, and I will update to whatever the "Official" operating system version is. I would imagine it wouldn't be long until someone extrapolates means to root the OTA version. If one considers not accepting the OTA when it becomes available, it may become frustrating if there is constant reminders in the notification bar. Unless, of course there is a way to disable that.
 
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I think the OTA is going to be flawless, or at least close to it. Looks like they will have most of the bugs worked out, and some new features added. I don't know much about root but my guess is that if they can figure it out for the leaks, they can figure out how to root the OTA. Just depends on how patient you are :)
 
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Might I suggest going root rather than wait for the OTA? Even when the OTA comes out, if it comes out, the devs here will have a rom of it in no time anyway so you might as well take advantage of the root benefits as well.

Just my take on it. :)

I agree for those on 1.5 still. I had been holding out for the OTA, I rooted from 1.5 two days ago. Here's my reasoning.

1) The Devs are going to come out with a ROM based off of the OTA and it should work as good if not better than the OTA. They will also release fixes much faster and be more forthcoming regarding the fixes than Verizon. They also will offer ROMs for future Android updates after Verizon/HTC stops supporting the Eris (at least I am assuming this).

2) Rooting is EASY. Look at the "all-things-Root" discussion forum. I rooted using an application called Eris Master Application - read the discussion thread - it's short. - I chose the Eris Official Rom and it's nice and bug-free as far as I can tell. But it's super easy to change your ROM, and once you're rooted changing ROMS doesn't necessarily mean have to reinstall all your preferences and apps.

3) Wireless / Wired Tethering. Need I say more?
 
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