I am brand new to the forums, brand new to Android, and this is my first smartphone. (I had a semi-smart phone before but that's just a quick route to frustration!)
My question is this: I ordered the phone and I should get it tomorrow. As you all know, it comes stock with Gingerbread and I want to update to ICS. Is is possible, or advisable, to upgrade before I activate next week when my contract ends?
Would I need a Sim card to do that?
I have WiFi at home. I've heard a few things about being able to use smartphones on a WiFi connection without a carrier. Is it okay to upgrade or will that mess up the phone for activation?
Also, considering rooting. Should I wait on that til activation or do it first or what? I'm really just worried about having a glitchy phone =(
My question is this: I ordered the phone and I should get it tomorrow. As you all know, it comes stock with Gingerbread and I want to update to ICS. Is is possible, or advisable, to upgrade before I activate next week when my contract ends?
Would I need a Sim card to do that?
I have WiFi at home. I've heard a few things about being able to use smartphones on a WiFi connection without a carrier. Is it okay to upgrade or will that mess up the phone for activation?
Also, considering rooting. Should I wait on that til activation or do it first or what? I'm really just worried about having a glitchy phone =(