OK techies, unlocked / jail broke phones ? ? ?

[ZERO THEORY]

This is what I need, so I can take advantage of my unlimited data and hotspot. As it is now, I'd have to ditch my grandfathered unlimited Verizon data in order to use the hotspot feature.

What device do you have?

[twitchyfinger]

A rooted Android allows you to delete bloatware, unlock the WiFi permissions so you can use your phone as a hotspot .

This is what I need on my new driod also just afraid to do it.

Jim,

I will have a Verizon iphone 4 you can have in a couple weeks if you want it.

[hurley842002]

What device do you have?

HTC DNA

[brutal]

This is what I need on my new driod also just afraid to do it. Jim, I will have a Verizon iphone 4 you can have in a couple weeks if you want it.

I won't root mine until the warranty is up. Had I done my last one, I would have been hosed on getting it replaced due to issues with it. Work provides a 4gLTE MiFi so no compelling reason to root the phone.

[Great-Kazoo]

A rooted Android allows you to delete bloatware, unlock the WiFi permissions so you can use your phone as a hotspot for free, use your own backup programs, run custom ROMs, alter permissions for apps, etc.

A jail-broken iPhone is still an iPhone; useless.

EDIT:
Oh, you just mean a service unlock. Right, go for it.

Have no clue what the hell you're talking about. We just had indoor plumbing installed. That's where i'm at on "tech" lingo.

[DD977GM2]

Jim, can you even operate a phone more sophisticated than a rotary dial phone?

[Sixgun]

Jim,
i have like brand new Samsung bright side. Non-smart phone from Verizon. It was my daughter cell. She never used it, It's yours if ya want it.

[ZERO THEORY]

HTC DNA

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1996389

I always go to XDA for all my mobile tech needs. Used their software and guides for my S3, as well as my Optimus G Pro. I did find a much more streamlined guide here. Can't speak for that second site, however.

[Danimal]

There is a difference between jailbreaking and a carrier unlock. Jailbreak is hacking of the phones OS allowing for the phone to use apps and other features the powers of apple have shunned. But the problem is that no one sits down and hacks an OS for free; usually there are hidden little surprises in there that steal financial information or other information from your phone. I would not recommend going with one of those. A carrier unlock maintains the phones OS and security features but allows you to use the phone on any network that you choose.

[Great-Kazoo]

There is a difference between jailbreaking and a carrier unlock. Jailbreak is hacking of the phones OS allowing for the phone to use apps and other features the powers of apple have shunned. But the problem is that no one sits down and hacks an OS for free; usually there are hidden little surprises in there that steal financial information or other information from your phone. I would not recommend going with one of those. A carrier unlock maintains the phones OS and security features but allows you to use the phone on any network that you choose.

That is what i was interested in. I see these jailbroke / unlocked cell for sale ad's and don't want to get dicked on something, that will not work for my needs.