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Originally Posted by Belfaborac
What I don't know though is what happens after I've rooted the phone (while hopefully avoiding bricking it).
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Nothing rooting your phone just gives you super user (Administrative) privileges. The term "root" is a UNIX term that is synonymous for Administrator. Once you have super user privilege you have complete control of your phone and can backup apps, remove apps, ROM your phone, and damage your phone so be careful.
If you never do nothing with your root priviage you'll not experience any difference.
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1. Can I still update the firmware in the regular way? ICS is right around the corner for the Arc, so if not I'll wait until it's out.
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Originally Posted by Belfaborac
2. Does rooting affect installed apps? In other words, will I have to re-install stuff after the phone has been rooted?
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Yes it does, but I only know of one instance. Google can detect if your phone is rooted and will not allow you to rent movies. I believe some people root and unroot their phone to bypass this limitation.
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