Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

[vinaysweetheart]

Im now updated/rooted with ICS..

so what are the additional features and apps that can i enjoy on ICS..?

im also happy to know answers for some of my questions..

1) can we again switch back to ginger bread and how..?

2) is upgrading and rooting are same other than official/unofficial thing point..?

3) what is rom and were do i get roms..?

4) what are apps can i enjoy now i mean aft upgrading to ICS..?

[vinaysweetheart]

ya its ok arnab..i wil try please tell me the procedure...

if any mistake happens v can again upgrade na..?

[dragpyre]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Here's how to root, before anyone else links you to their own threads for vanity purposes, its much better just to post a link directly.

Use the latest version (15), it has fixes for devices with lag after rooting

If you need to flash ICS firmware manually, follow the instructions here:

ST25a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
ST25i: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918920

These steps are advanced, will void your warranty (unless you live in the UK) and you are liable for any damages caused to your device.

[vinaysweetheart]

i live in INDIA..

[dragpyre]

vinaysweetheart007 wrote:
i live in INDIA..

Well your local laws will apply. I only mentioned the UK because consumer laws are better here than dome countries.

[vinaysweetheart]

Thanks for ur link...

im happy to know should i have any drivers like drivers for pc before i run this rooting process...

bro im waiting for ur reply..

[Arnab]

nah, u need ICS and B4nary's code only I think. But why do u want to root?

[Tomb_Raider]

I rooted my Xperia U using b4nary's root, and I did it only for Avast antitheft app that comes with avast antivirus, which is free and absolutly the best phone tracker and antitheft I ever had, even better than Cerberus or other antitheft apps which arent even free!

[Arnab]

I use Where's my Droid for antitheft purpose.

[vinaysweetheart]

Arnab many say aft v root our device v wil get many exiting apps and device shows best performance..

some in XDA developer said dat if v root on ics v wil not void warranty it seems...is it true..?

[Arnab]

rooting without unlocking bootloader is a bit safer. Just reflash the official ROm always before taking to warranty to have sony warranty I guess.