Just got my new phone. 
The flashlight doesn't work.

I'm worried about rooting this one.

Downloaded but haven't used it.
From what I understand a recovery must have been in place for that to work.

I have contacted tracfone and they put me through the ropes.
I was finally told to charge the phone for 5 or more hours. If that doesn't
work they said my phone may be defective and can possibly receive another device.

I have had my doubts about tracfone. If they hook it up with a new phone its the best service around.

I just dont see how removing "net.hostname = UrNewHostname" from build.prop
can brick a phone. I wrote it there to begin with.

The only thing i can think of is when I replaced the file the privileges changed, or build.prop is dynamic and replacing with the older copy messed up the boot sequence.

I hope this works.

Was once on hold for 40 minutes with support.

I haven't installed a recovery.

The only reset I have done is the factory data reset
vol-  +  power then click power again.

This is the only menu I can get to.

I let it go for a few minutes. Just black screen with the home button flashing colors.