Rooting and Custom ROMs for Android
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 1:37 pm
I'm wondering if there are any Android power users here that can help me navigate the waters of rooting and/or installing a custom ROM on my phone? I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SIII with 4.1.1.
Lately it's been performing poorly; the GPS works intermittently, meaning Google Nav and MapMyRide don't work, battery life has gone in the tank, and now I'm getting errors while trying to update apps in the Play Store. These issues aside, I'd like to at least root so that I can use my phone as a free mobile wifi hotspot.
I'm kind-of a tech noob, so I'm hesitant to just jump in and do this without understanding what all is involved. I've read some stuff and watched the YouTube videos that make rooting/custom rom installation look easy, but I'm afraid that if I start messing with it I'll end up with an expensive paperweight.
Has anyone rooted or running a custom ROM? Which do you recommend?
Anyway, any input/advice would be appreciated!
Lately it's been performing poorly; the GPS works intermittently, meaning Google Nav and MapMyRide don't work, battery life has gone in the tank, and now I'm getting errors while trying to update apps in the Play Store. These issues aside, I'd like to at least root so that I can use my phone as a free mobile wifi hotspot.
I'm kind-of a tech noob, so I'm hesitant to just jump in and do this without understanding what all is involved. I've read some stuff and watched the YouTube videos that make rooting/custom rom installation look easy, but I'm afraid that if I start messing with it I'll end up with an expensive paperweight.
Has anyone rooted or running a custom ROM? Which do you recommend?
Anyway, any input/advice would be appreciated!