How do I root a ZTE Blade (Orange San Francisco)?

[Guest kkid106]

I am completely new to rooting and flashing and therefore do not really know where to start.

I have an Orange San Francisco, in the "about phone" section on this phone it says:

Firmware Version: 2.1-update1

Baseband version: P729BB01

Kernel Version: 2.6.29

Build number: OUK_P729BV1.0.0B05

At times, the phone runs really slow and therefore I want a ROM which will be faster than the stock one. I also want to get rid of the awful Stock Apps put on by Orange as they will be slowing my phone too.

What do I need to do in order to do this and what are the risks of doing so?

Thank you so much if you can help me.

[Guest gadgetshop]

I used universal androot to do mine, you can then just delete all the crap you don't want or flash new rom, the newer roms are Gen 2 only though so you will need to read up on that and double check before doing it, some have all in 1 packages which will do it all for you

[Guest kkid106]

sorry for sounding stupid, but what is Gen 2?

[Guest v1ctorong]

Hi,

ZTE Blade consist of 2 generation, which 1st generation @ older and 2nd generation newer. (to find out, install Ask Mr Pigfish)

for more information on please refer below link

[Guest kkid106]

Hi,

ZTE Blade consist of 2 generation, which 1st generation @ older and 2nd generation newer. (to find out, install Ask Mr Pigfish)

for more information on please refer below link

http://android.modac...or-gen2-device/

I have Gen 1, what do I do?

[Guest De@n]

I have Gen 1, what do I do?

Convert gen1 to gen2 instructions

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258855