[clug] Breaking Android?

[Warren Gardner]

Continuing on from Mathews comment:

Re: [clug] Two questions about Tablets
On Dec 17, 2011 8:21 AM, "Matthew Oliver" <matt at oliver.net.au> wrote:
>
> I solve apps running out of control with 3g on my android phone by running
> droidwall, an iptables front end which I can use to block app access to
3g,
> WiFi or both, I did need to root my phone, but this one app makes it
> totally worth it!
>
> I don't have a tablet but no doubt if you root it you can install Droid
> wall, it is android, and droidwall is free in the market.
>
> Matt
>

Do you run the risk of destroying your Android device if you (cough) root
it? I have read it is a risky process. I would love to take back some
control from Vodafone's dishonest data tallying, but cannot afford to
replace my device should it break.

Btw, I have an Nexus S.

Cheers
Warren