Removes all sprint bloatware.
Optimized .apk files for faster loading of all programs. (including rosie/sense)
Different animation for screen changing.
Clear lock screen
Custom status bar icons
Sweet linux emulated bootscreen
Installs apps Wi-fi tether and spare parts
Overall the phone is faster and more pleasureable.
What is considered bloatware? I may be interested in doing this as well...
sprint nascar, stocks, ect...
I would like to Root my phone, but to be honest I am a bit intimidated. I also only have Macs in my house...
you can try the flashrec method, its very easy and you dont need a computer
How To: Root Your Sprint Hero in One Click! | The Unlockr
just use RA-heroc-v1.5.1 recovery img and fresh 1.0(go to xda developers)
The first time it boots up it takes longer.
From there it takes a few seconds less than stock i believe. I don't mind because atleast i see it doing something instead of just an HTC logo.