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Throughly Confused. Need Guidance

So I didn't want to bog down posting something that has been answered multiple times over and over again but I am throughly confused on rooting, loading a custom ROM and kernel. So if you can give a straight forward answer to a straight forward question please do.
How do I:
Permanently root my Epic?
After reading I think I would like to install the Epic Experience ROM?
If I install the Epic Experience ROM do I also install the Phoenix kernel (Phoenix kernel is the one I like)?
What is the correct process for installing those kernels and ROMS?
Detailed responses are greatly appreciated!
I am almost thinking that I should wait for the FROYO update to roll out but my usage destroys my battery life and I cannot have my phone dying on me half way throughout the day. It seems the choices I have made (Epic Experience ROM and Phoenix kernel) will greatly improve my battery life. If I do chose to mod my phone does this affect my OTA to FROYO in the future?
Thanks in advance to all your help!

BPF317 said:
So I didn't want to bog down posting something that has been answered multiple times over and over again but I am throughly confused on rooting, loading a custom ROM and kernel. So if you can give a straight forward answer to a straight forward question please do.
How do I:
Permanently root my Epic?
After reading I think I would like to install the Epic Experience ROM?
If I install the Epic Experience ROM do I also install the Phoenix kernel (Phoenix kernel is the one I like)?
What is the correct process for installing those kernels and ROMS?
Detailed responses are greatly appreciated!
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Refer to the guide at the bottom of my signature.
For your question about flashing kernels and ROMs, you'll flash them at the same time from Clockwork recovery.

Can't type all of your answers...it would take me a while so INSTEAD.....go to the stickies....read and follow the first sticky....then go to the third sticky and download what you need....also if not mentioned in those stickies after the first and before going to the third sticky down ......clockwork recovery.....prob in the third sticky tho.....enjoy and welcome
Edit: looks like i still got beat to the punch anyway
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

DevinXtreme said:
Refer to the guide at the bottom of my signature.
For your question about flashing kernels and ROMs, you'll flash them at the same time from Clockwork recovery.
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I have read your guide but it must have gotten lost in the ever growing research pool. Thanks for your help.
I will attempt by first root/flash tonight and post my results/questions. Wish me luck!

BPF317 said:
I have read your guide but it must have gotten lost in the ever growing research pool. Thanks for your help.
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No problem. Feel free to PM me or add me on Gtalk, too. I'm always willing to help.

I've been lurking for a while, I will have my Epic Monday so I'm just preparing to root in the evening. I've rooted my Hero so I'm not a complete noob but do have a question.
I have downloaded the following:
-Clockwork Recovery
-Epic Experience ROM
-Sammy Drivers
Is this right, run the one click clockwork batch file which will root me and put clockwork recovery on the sd card so I can boot into recovery, nandroid then flash a rom?
Im not understanding the need to joeykrim root if noobl's clockwork gives perma root.

The EE rom doesnt include a kernel, so you will want to decide on which you would like to download.
As far as I understand, if you only install clockwork recovery (without the one click root), you will have the ability to flash a rom and kernel, but you wont necessarly have root unless you flash a rooted kernel, then you definately will have root.

Got it. Thanks! I actually have phoenix kernel ready to flash once EE is nandroided so i should be all good for root! Thanks for your help!

The first step is probably the most difficult and that is getting you phone recognized by your computer. You have to get the drivers recognized and make sure you have a cable that actually works and a usb port that magically works. The best way to test the cable is first get you phone working in mass storage mode. Then after you can get you phone recognized in usb debug mode you have easy sailing.
I am sure this should be covered in DevinXtreme's walkthrough these are just my 2 cents from my experience.
Edit: I just checked the walkthrough and both of the driver downloads seem to not work they both come up as 227 byte files
also 2 things, which, if they are confusing then just ignore me but I never had to type anything into the cmd prompt and mine worked just fine. Also zip files you want to flash using clockwork mod can be placed anywhere not just on root of sd card. I keep my stuff pretty organized.

There's a video walkthrough on youtube

The video root guide is quite helpful. If you have issues getting your PC to "see" your phone try USB ports on the back of your tower until Windows recognizes it. Front case ports seem to be a no-no for phone recognition. Even getting the same rear port to recognize the phone can be tricky... just play the USB shuffle until one works. It will eventually after installing the Samsung drivers. I've read the stock USB cable is crap, always worked for me though.
Epic 4g/Rooted/Epic Experience 1.2.04/Phoenix 1.49/Emotionless Beast Theme

BPF317 said:
So I didn't want to bog down posting something that has been answered multiple times over and over again but I am throughly confused on rooting, loading a custom ROM and kernel. So if you can give a straight forward answer to a straight forward question please do.
How do I:
Permanently root my Epic?
After reading I think I would like to install the Epic Experience ROM?
If I install the Epic Experience ROM do I also install the Phoenix kernel (Phoenix kernel is the one I like)?
What is the correct process for installing those kernels and ROMS?
Detailed responses are greatly appreciated!
I am almost thinking that I should wait for the FROYO update to roll out but my usage destroys my battery life and I cannot have my phone dying on me half way throughout the day. It seems the choices I have made (Epic Experience ROM and Phoenix kernel) will greatly improve my battery life. If I do chose to mod my phone does this affect my OTA to FROYO in the future?
Thanks in advance to all your help!
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I would recommend the guide from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798067
Easy to follow, and as long as you know what youre doing you should be good. So easy, a 12 year old can do it.
IF you use your phone as much as I do, nothing besides a back up battery will help you ensure you can use your phone an entire day. Plenty of people claim great battery life. However, what ive noticed is that battery life fully depends and varies due to certain factors that you cannot 100% emulate unless you have their exact set up, with their exact apps and exact settings for every app and every function, and sometimes their exact location or service with the network, 4G or WiFi.
Personally, I prefer Epic Experience with Mixup Kernel. I like the look of AOSP Magic ROM, but Epic Experience seems to have better speed and the Dev responds and updates frequently.

[Q] Frist time root help

I recently purchased my phone about a week ago so I assume I'm running the latest firmware, would I still follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657
And which kernel should I install if I want to maximize battery life and performance?

Check under Settings->About Phone and look at the Build Number (at bottom of page). If it says SCH-I510.EE4 then yes follow those instructions. If not go back to the top of page and hit System Updates. After it updates then follow the instructions
Edit: Didn't notice your 2nd question at first. I use the overclock version of PBJ for my kernel and don't have an issue with performance or battery

EE4 is the update you want to be on, it's the latest update that all the ROMs and kernels and such are being developed for.
I'd recommend this clockwork mod recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112804
I'd recommend this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104634
I'd also recommend this kernel, only difference is this one has the ability to over/underclock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126136
and I'd recommend this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116086
That would be a lag free battery safe experience, and if you need a noob friendly guide here's a good one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657
edit: fail, i didn't even check your link, that's the guide you're already using! I hope the mods unlock that thread seeing as it's a lot easier to follow then any other I've read

I am impressed solid information without drama.
Props to both of you yutzybrian and blarrick.
Many people can learn from both of you.

thank you for the quick replies, I decided on just the "root" and the kernel change for now until I play around with root access
P.S. How do I fix the startup screen so it isn't choppy?
P.P.S. How do I remove stock apps?
P.P.P.S. Also how do I prevent any future automatic updates from Verizon?

XBIOSX said:
thank you for the quick replies, I decided on just the "root" and the kernel change for now until I play around with root access
P.S. How do I fix the startup screen so it isn't choppy?
P.P.S. How do I remove stock apps?
P.P.P.S. Also how do I prevent any future automatic updates from Verizon?
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When you say startup screen I assume you mean the home page, in which case you would need to install a custom theme and I'm not quite sure how to do that, I'm still new too :] I'd just use GummyCharged since it replaces TouchWiz, if you mean the boot animation I'm fairly certain you can't change that yet
It would be better to freeze stock apps using Titanium Backup(an app on the market place) it's like removing them but you can bring them back whenever you want, there's just one very important thing to remember, not all apps can be frozen successfully, if you attempt to freeze certain apps you can softbrick your phone, use this thread(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082588) ONLY as a reference, you'll notice somewhere in that thread someone freezes TWlauncher because it's on the list but that's TouchWiz, if you freeze that without another launcher running you'll softbrick, just be careful when freezing/removing bloatware
You can't block them from showing up as far as I know, you CAN just deny the update, my dad had Gingerbread ready on his Droid X for a while and had no clue because he just denied it one day and it never showed up again, I went into System Update on his phone and there it was, 100+mb file

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BcgWygfCI0&feature=youtube_gdata_player this should help
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk

Followed video tut for rooting, now i'm lost. What's a ROM, and where do I start?

Hello, XDA! and, even though we haven't met yet, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE STUFF ON MY PHONE!!!!!! This is my first, and dreaded post.
I'm new to smartphones. My first was an iSUCK 3g. Now, I have the SGS4G! I'm totally new to this wprld, and every day, I'm being blown away by something new. Anyways, I have read two guides on this site already, but I'm still suffering from a little confusion. I think my problem comes from when I first rooted my phone. I was in a hurry to root it, because I needed to unlock the carrier permissions, so I could use my ATT sim. I hadn't found this site yet, sadly. I had tried a few things, to no avail, until I came across a you-tube video with some kid showing me how it's done, and other littler kids screaming in the background. Following the video step, by step, got it done, but he failed to go over, and explain what we were actually doing. Now, I don't know what ROM I have, or what kernel. It's not a big issue, because this phone now totally blows me away, especially the launchers.
I really enjoy this phone over the iSucks, becuase I like computers, and I'm more tech savvy than most. Perhaps that's where more of my confusion comes from... the terminology. So, on to the issue:
My RAM seems to run unusually high! with the GOtskmanager, it's always clocking between %72 - %79. I got RAM Manager Pro, which sometimes brings me down to %65 - %69, but it usually doesn't last long. I think I have it nailed down. I think it comes from certain apps that seem to run themselves. I have auto sync off, and I've DONE MY RESEARCH (some of which, I've yet to comprehend) I know not to use a task killer to routinely kill apps, and I know how the OS works, and allocates its RAM. So, I won't even worry about it if someone says these levels are normal.
Any tips on what I should do with my new phone? I saw a video that I can't find again, where this guy had his homescreen set up in such away, that the apps made this 3d cube of tiny boxes (apps) that moved like a rubik's cube. HOW DO I DO THAT!? It's not in any of the launchers I've tried. Anyways, thank you once again, XDA, you guys are awesome. I'm just a newb. Thank you to the users who made the guides!!
Ram is at 84% right now, NOT DOING ANYTHING!

Look at my guide that i have linked in my sig and read through the second post to find a custom rom that you like (i suggest Valhalla Black) and my guide tells you how to flash it. If you have questions, feel free to ask in the guide thread or pm me
And I believe the 3d cubes are part of SPB Shell launcher
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda premium

Thank you Julz! I have read your guide thoroughly. I know to search, and research before asking questions. Like I said, I'm just slightly still confused. Did I not put a custom ROM on my phone when I rooted it?
Do I have to factory restore, or uninstall the current ROM in some way before getting another?
Also, I think I fixed the RAM issue. What is normal levels for my device? I can't find normal RAM levels listed anywhere on the net for my device.

Read the first link in my signature as an addition to Juls' guide. After rooting GB you need a custom kernel. Look for SGS Kernel Flasher in either guide to take your next step.

I think you should research more. But to help you a bit...
How you rooted your phone? You know about ClockWorkMod Recovery? Know about Odin or Heimdall?
Also, there is a section in Setting that tells a lot of your phone that is called About Phone.

chris31jct said:
I think you should research more. But to help you a bit...
How you rooted your phone? You know about ClockWorkMod Recovery? Know about Odin or Heimdall?
Also, there is a section in Setting that tells a lot of your phone that is called About Phone.
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Firmware: 2.3.6
Baseband: TE59VUVKJ6
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-sms-kj6-vo.1.0+
Build: GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6
I used Heimdall to do this, as per the video guide I followed. I just downloaded Odin, for future tasks. I love the Norse theme to this stuff, I know the Eddas practically by heart, as well as the elder Futhark, and actual history of the ancient Scandanavian Vikings.

Be sure to keep your ODIN and Heimdall ports seperate. You can get by with CWM for custom ROM's now except to recover or clean your phone up. Read the Gremlin Remover thread to consider using after a custom ROM flash or two. Your other option is KJ6 Heimdall One-Click.

lumin30 said:
Be sure to keep your ODIN and Heimdall ports seperate. You can get by with CWM for custom ROM's now except to recover or clean your phone up. Read the Gremlin Remover thread to consider using after a custom ROM flash or two. Your other option is KJ6 Heimdall One-Click.
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Thank you very much for the tip. Advice heeded! Now, do you know anything about my ram? Why my Go Task mnger is always reading that my RAM is almost always above 70% used?

Read the guide I mentioned above. Get on a custom ROM. Then look at RAM. You are on stock bloated ROM at the moment.

lumin30 said:
Read the guide I mentioned above. Get on a custom ROM. Then look at RAM. You are on stock bloated ROM at the moment.
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I've read the guides, the only thing I don't understand about that process, is that, will I need to set up all my apps again, am I starting my phone from scratch? Which ROM would you personally suggest?
When I'm using a custom ROM, am I restricted in any way? Can I still use the market?

Did you read the guide in the first link in my signature as suggested above?
It is best to start fresh when flashing a new ROM. A lot of apps have back up features within the app for settings and such (i.e. GoLauncher).
I recommend Valhalla Black. But all the 2.3.6 ROM's are great.
No restrictions. Except maybe watching movies in the market on rooted devices.

lumin30 said:
Did you read the guide in the first link in my signature as suggested above?
It is best to start fresh when flashing a new ROM. A lot of apps have back up features within the app for settings and such (i.e. GoLauncher).
I recommend Valhalla Black. But all the 2.3.6 ROM's are great.
No restrictions. Except maybe watching movies in the market on rooted devices.
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I didn't read that guide, becuase I'm not on Froyo

Read it.

One more thing. You say start from scratch... Factory Reset? So I will need to root again? Also, I had to unlock the phone to use with ATT. Will I have to do that again?

I mean with your apps. Factory reset won't unroot you. It isn't a bad idea to do a factory reset between flashings as a precautionary measure.
You shouldn't have to unlock again either.

Wodensman said:
Also, I had to unlock the phone to use with ATT. Will I have to do that again?
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I'm on ATT as well and flash my phone all the time. I've never lost the unlock.

My brother, thank you so very much for the info! I have been reading the guide you mentioned, and now I know why. 2 guides in there! I can't thank you enough, I've hit thanks on all your replies here, because little by little, you're really helping my understanding of it all. It must be frustrating trying to help people like myself! Thanks for trying to push this stuff through my thick head! However, I've encountered another problem, following your guide:
Trying to back up my efs folder, using Astro File Manager... says it cannot do it! I guess this means I need something that requests superuser permissions?
Any program you would recommend? or can I just do it manually with my computer, like save it on my comp or something?

I recommend starting where it talks about SGS Kernel Flasher. Then once you have the custom kernel with CWM - do and nandroid back up and save the nandroid back up on your computer for safe keeping. That will have your efs folder within it. And I recommended Super Manager

And flash this kernel -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25115050&postcount=1

I guess the kernel I have, doesn't have CWM. So, if I flash a new one, do I need to delete the one I have first or anything? Or just go about flashing a new one, like I never did one in the first place? I can try to find the video guide I followed if you think it will help.

Few questions and thanks!

New to the S3 but not new to rooting. I came from an Incredible 2 that I was running Incredible HD with. Absolutely loved it.
Anywho, the thanks part in the title is in regards to all the wonderful tips and tutorials in these forums that I've used to successfully root, unlock, backup nandroid and IMEI, and finally flash CleanROM 5.0 on both mine and my wife's Verizon S3's that are less than a week old. I was blown away by the sheer amount of garbage on the stock phone and knew I had to root ASAP.
So far, CleanROM is running wonderfully with the stock kernel, radio, and RPM.
These questions I'm about to ask; I know they've probably been answered a dozen times already but when I search for, say "install rpm S3", I get tons of results. Basically anything that includes the word "install". So I apologize if these questions have been asked. I promise I will "pay it forward" and answer as many mundane questions asked by newbs like me so that all of you gurus can spend your time doing more productive things.
1) I haven't seen anything regarding tripping the flash counter by flashing CleanROM. Granted I don't really know exactly what this means, only that tripping the flash counter is bad. I used the tutorials here and the whole process went flawlessly. Have I tripped the counter? How can I check?
2) I have downloaded the VRBLK1 modem and rpm. To install these is it as simple as booting into recovery and installing these zips in TWRP?
That said, what is the general consensus on these modem/rpm variations? Are they bonafide improvements over the stock ICS 4.0.4 modem/rpm that are on my phone currently? My signal strength is currently around -97-105dba. My main concern is the rpm. If it will make cleanROM run more efficient battery-wise, I'll definitely install it.
3) Stock kernel seems to be running fine. I've read some positive things about various kernels ike KT747 and Imoson's Lean. Haven't found any concrete data on whether either of them are legitimately better than the stock kernel. I guess since I'm running fine with stock I'll stick with it however if there is a definite improvement over stock I'd like to change.
Thanks for your time and patience answering my newb questions.

Occidentalist said:
New to the S3 but not new to rooting. I came from an Incredible 2 that I was running Incredible HD with. Absolutely loved it.
Anywho, the thanks part in the title is in regards to all the wonderful tips and tutorials in these forums that I've used to successfully root, unlock, backup nandroid and IMEI, and finally flash CleanROM 5.0 on both mine and my wife's Verizon S3's that are less than a week old. I was blown away by the sheer amount of garbage on the stock phone and knew I had to root ASAP.
So far, CleanROM is running wonderfully with the stock kernel, radio, and RPM.
These questions I'm about to ask; I know they've probably been answered a dozen times already but when I search for, say "install rpm S3", I get tons of results. Basically anything that includes the word "install". So I apologize if these questions have been asked. I promise I will "pay it forward" and answer as many mundane questions asked by newbs like me so that all of you gurus can spend your time doing more productive things.
1) I haven't seen anything regarding tripping the flash counter by flashing CleanROM. Granted I don't really know exactly what this means, only that tripping the flash counter is bad. I used the tutorials here and the whole process went flawlessly. Have I tripped the counter? How can I check?
2) I have downloaded the VRBLK1 modem and rpm. To install these is it as simple as booting into recovery and installing these zips in TWRP?
That said, what is the general consensus on these modem/rpm variations? Are they bonafide improvements over the stock ICS 4.0.4 modem/rpm that are on my phone currently? My signal strength is currently around -97-105dba. My main concern is the rpm. If it will make cleanROM run more efficient battery-wise, I'll definitely install it.
3) Stock kernel seems to be running fine. I've read some positive things about various kernels ike KT747 and Imoson's Lean. Haven't found any concrete data on whether either of them are legitimately better than the stock kernel. I guess since I'm running fine with stock I'll stick with it however if there is a definite improvement over stock I'd like to change.
Thanks for your time and patience answering my newb questions.
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1. No, you shouldn't haven't tripped it.
2. Yes, you just flash them like any other zip. And improvement just really depends on you. If you think it did, then awesome!
3. In my opinion, KT747 is amazing on whatever I'm running it on.
THE BEAST

To be honest, there is not a whole lot known about the RPM, except that it is a partition that has been updated with every OTA and leak. The common consensus is that it doesn't really seem to do a whole lot. There is no harm in flashing it though, as you would receive this partition update if you were to accept an OTA from Verizon. I personally choose to install them for peace of mind.
See the following thread for more information:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/36114-wip-rpm-explained/

Thanks for the info!
One last question. In Settings>Phone Status, all the way at the bottom there is a section that says "Device Status" and the value is: Modified.
Is that normal? Is it something Verizon can see?

Occidentalist said:
Thanks for the info!
One last question. In Settings>Phone Status, all the way at the bottom there is a section that says "Device Status" and the value is: Modified.
Is that normal? Is it something Verizon can see?
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That is normal if you are running on a modified device, and yes Verizon can and will see that.
Which is why you should always return your device to stock before returning it to Verizon. Returning it to stock will change that status back to normal.

pdykstra said:
That is normal if you are running on a modified device, and yes Verizon can and will see that.
Which is why you should always return your device to stock before returning it to Verizon. Returning it to stock will change that status back to normal.
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I think he means before he takes it back. Like right now can they see that my phone is modified so later on down the road if I do unroot to return can they say my phone was modified and will not be covered under Warranty. I also always wondered this.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

mikeman45 said:
I think he means before he takes it back. Like right now can they see that my phone is modified so later on down the road if I do unroot to return can they say my phone was modified and will not be covered under Warranty. I also always wondered this.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Theoretically, yes I suppose they could monitor that with an app that checks in with them. But in practice, I have never heard of them actually tracking and logging this. You are fine as long as your return your phone to stock before bringing it in to them.

Noob Root Question

Hi all. I want to keep this short and simple. I have the I9020A with 4.1.2, and a couple of days to spare. My phone is running OK and I am happy, but if I could improve the performance or experience it would only be better. How long does it take to root and install a new ROM (or so they call it) like CM 10.1, for a beginner like me? And, very briefly in one sentence, what are the main benefits from rooting and gains I could see from a ROM like CM 10.1?

Do you have any previous experience with rooting?
I got my phone last week (had experience with two previous phones and it took me 30 minutes to have it rooted, cwm-ed and cm10.1-ed. nexusshacks.com helped me very much

OnlySkills said:
Hi all. I want to keep this short and simple. I have the I9020A with 4.1.2, and a couple of days to spare. My phone is running OK and I am happy, but if I could improve the performance or experience it would only be better. How long does it take to root and install a new ROM (or so they call it) like CM 10.1, for a beginner like me? And, very briefly in one sentence, what are the main benefits from rooting and gains I could see from a ROM like CM 10.1?
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About an hour for an average total beginner to figure out how, then only 10minutes to flash a new pre-rooted rom. Read the changelog of your desired ROM so you know why you're flashing it, read their corresponding threads.
The main reason i first rooted my nexus s is because i heard it was the best-sounding android phone due to its built-in wolfson amplifier, and the only way to unleash it's true power is by rooting and installing voodoo sound app. Another thing is, custom roms provide the feature where you can use the volume buttons to seek music tracks. So for a music lover like me, i really benefit from custom roms.

A few things, the first step you will have to do is unlock the bootloader. That one setup will wipe all partitions back to a factory state (just stock OS of what ever variety you are on). Be prepared, you can back up your sdcard via a PC, and use the new app carbon to backup your user apps and data if you like (it is the only app that can do that for an unrooted user that I know of). There benefits to rooting, but we would have to know what you hope to gain with it to let you know if it is worth it for you. Most of us that root and rom do it for one reason, to get a better user experience. So a boost in performance or battery life. Added user options within android like notification power control buttons or added lockscreen targets.

No I actually don't have any previous experience with rooting (the most I've done is manually installed an update). And I am glad to hear that it takes around an hour, I thought it'd take a day. As long as it gives me better performance and a few extra features, I'm down for it!
So after I unlock the bootloader, what do I do next regarding the ROM and kernel? Do I just need a ROM, or do I have to get a new "kernel" too? And how come some ROMS are named after 4.2.2 (or the latest version), whereas others like CM is at version 10.1? I am thinking of getting CM 10.1 because that's the most I hear about, I hope it is stable and good. Any thoughts?

Writing from memory (I only did it once, yes it is that simple):
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install a recovery (Never used anything else than ClockworkMod)
3. Install ROM.
Everything is reversible, in case you need to take it to the service. Also, don't get scared if something goes a bit wrong. For example, the first time I rebooted into recovery, the phone showed a red triangle. But I remained calm, searched about what was happening and I found the solution. Just always be careful to flash only device specific stuff. Be aware: there is nexus s and nexus s 4G!
This is the video that helped me very much, from start to end: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4AHucGBZHMQ
Edit: i forgot to mention, do an efs backup. Needless to say i also forgot to make it...

Hi guys. I have successfully rooted my Nexus S now, using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782&page=3&nocache=1
Also thanks for that video posted above, it helped me in some places. It took a while, I'd say about 2 hours in total because I ran into some issues..(those instructions should really be updated)
Anyways, I have 4.1.2 atm..and on the ROMs under Android Development, they all say [4.2.2] .. does this mean I have to be on 4.2.2 to install these? I thought 4.2.2 wasn't available for the NS..

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OnlySkills said:
Hi guys. I have successfully rooted my Nexus S now, using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782&page=3&nocache=1
Also thanks for that video posted above, it helped me in some places. It took a while, I'd say about 2 hours in total because I ran into some issues..(those instructions should really be updated)
Anyways, I have 4.1.2 atm..and on the ROMs under Android Development, they all say [4.2.2] .. does this mean I have to be on 4.2.2 to install these? I thought 4.2.2 wasn't available for the NS..
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It doesnt matter on which version you are on atm, you can flash whatever version you like!
4.2.2 is officially not available for the ns but as you can see we have amazing devs which make it work anyway...

4I-I said:
It doesnt matter on which version you are on atm, you can flash whatever version you like!
4.2.2 is officially not available for the ns but as you can see we have amazing devs which make it work anyway...
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Thank you!! I just flashed CM 10.1 Nightly...loving it atm! It has exactly those features that I wanted..Phone runs overall better too (at least for now).
Thanks everybody..great help!