Getting the most out of Android

[Android-d-_-b]

I bought a Samsung Galaxy Ace about 2 weeks ago, which I have stated in another thread(which has been mysteriously moved to the SE Arc forum :S), and am enjoying Android... A LOT.

But there's still things I want to explore. I know these questions have probably been answered already, but I haven't found what I need:

1. Rooting. What is it and should I do it?
2. Absolute must-have apps and games(paid and free).
3. Tips on optimizing the platform for best performance(the battery especially).

If someone can answer, please do.

Thank you!

 

[sitlet]

1. Rooting. What is it and should I do it?

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/129648-quick-intro-rooting-those-new-rooting.html
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/194918-rooting-dummies.html

2. Absolute must-have apps and games(paid and free).

Android Applications - Android Forums

3. Tips on optimizing the platform for best performance(the battery especially).

http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...ood-apps-optimize-galaxy-ace-performance.html


ALL could have been found by searching, which is what I did.

 

[No_u]

Tip for performance:

GET RID OF ANY TASK KILLER

FAQ: Why You Shouldn’t Be Using a Task Killer with Android

 

[TrisTan5267]

Samsung Galaxy Ace Pc connectivity
Guys, can you help me with this? Please! I haven't plugged my phone on my pc yet. How and what to do.

1. plug Galaxy Ace to pc using usb chord.

2. now what?

3. will it prompt which to use? as mass storage or use kies?

4. or will it automatically run kies and look for its drivers then have the interface of kies?

5. did you turned on the usb debugging thingy? don't know what it is.