Your First Root Story: Why’d You Do It and How Did It Go?

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We all remember the first time we rooted our phones: palms were sweaty, anxiety near unbearable, and as we reached closer and closer, we could begin savoring that positive root check. Sometimes, an enthusiast’s first attempt skips the great success and leads to trouble. But there’s always a reason to root, and a surprising result that opens up all sorts of new possibilities. How did your first root story go?