Just got a JAMin, not a newbie, but how do I 'cingular' ize?

[wig]

I grabbed the wizard cab for Cingular and it got me going, but it's still not right. Plus, I'd like to flash this thing such that the cingular option is in the 'hard reset startup' screen ... you know, then one that lets you choose your carrier.

Any kind soul have this done already? If not, any newbie guides for how to dump the rom, unlock it, mod it, and put it back?

I've been a pocket pc guy since the beginning of time, but this is the first non-network device I've bought.

thanks in advance!

[kevroc]

I'm not sure you can "cingularize" it. What you've already done is about it, other than custom settings to setup mms maybe if it isn't already. I don't think you'll see it in the startup since it's not designed for the us. It's really better this way though isn't it? No need to "overbrand" it :) Usually Cingular adds too much junk on their phones anyways.

[wig]

So the carrier thing really only sets up the mms, wap and gprs stuff as well as branding and carrier-centric apps? nothing to frequencies or PRLs? If that's it then who cares?!

thanks!

[kevroc]

Yes, exactly. The nice thing about the cab files is that it saves you having to type in all the settings. From there though you are on your own. There is a registry edit that will display the E versus G if you're in Edge coverage, stuff like that you can do which would probably be on a cingular branded phone, but it's nice not having any restrictions either that cingular would place on it.