why flash?

[PLUKK]

hello people i am slowly understanding this ppc thing and i get the rom thing but how am i to know what rom to flash for my needs i know some wil say just try them but i dont have time to keep reflashing if anyone wants to help i use my phone for email, video (slingbox,youtube) and music i also like to change up my homescreen often oh and i browse a lot too thanx whom ever helps

[swtaltima]

Read, I know its repetitive but it is worth it. Or do like me and many others and just follow the steps i.e. hard spl etc... and just start flashing. I must warn you though, it is addicting and can cause relationship problems :D

[zcink]

Read, I know its repetitive but it is worth it. Or do like me and many others and just follow the steps i.e. hard spl etc... and just start flashing. I must warn you though, it is addicting and can cause relationship problems :D


Yeah they may be sending me to Flashers Annonymous

[PLUKK]

flashing then loading all my apps back say i got 30 or so apps how long should i expect to be sitting at my pc?

[Sleuth255]

UC (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1870069&postcount=167) is coming fellow junkies! ;)

[AllTheWay]

UC is coming fellow junkies! ;)

Maybe I'm an idiot but what is UC?

[Sleuth255]

sorry... post edited :)

[sWuRv]

I would recommend you flash to dutty's v4 rom. Flashing takes about 10 minutes. After that you start customizing your device by changing registry settings, installing cabs, changing themes, etc... That process usually takes me 1-2 hours depending on how thoroughly I want to customize. There are some backup programs out there to restore all your backed-up settings to the new rom, but I find it sort-of fun to go through and reinstall all that stuff manually. That way I am constantly getting a better idea of exactly what I want on my phone. I made a habit of saving all cab files I download into a "cab" folder on my storage card, so after I flash I can go through the folder and install the cabs from one central location. I would highly recommend flashing roms if you want to get the most out of your phone. It is the best way to learn about windows mobile. A couple of days your first flash/setup, you will feel a strange urge to reflash a new rom and do it all over again, learning more and more each time. Next thing you know, you will be fiending for that new rom update to come out from your favorite chef. My phone, to me, is way more than just a phone. It is my favorite hobby. A healthy hobby. I don't know what I would do without a PDA to come home and mess around with. I just can't express how much I enjoy tinkering with my pocket PC. So flash away my friend! You won't regret it I promise!

[AllTheWay]

sorry... post edited :)

Wow I am seriously impressed. This will alleviate the problem with having to re-install every app. This is truly going to be incredible. When is thing going to be released. I'm in a ROM flashing mood, but then again when am I not.

[AllTheWay]

I would recommend you flash to dutty's v4 rom. Flashing takes about 10 minutes. After that you start customizing your device by changing registry settings, installing cabs, changing themes, etc... That process usually takes me 1-2 hours depending on how thoroughly I want to customize. There are some backup programs out there to restore all your backed-up settings to the new rom, but I find it sort-of fun to go through and reinstall all that stuff manually. That way I am constantly getting a better idea of exactly what I want on my phone. I made a habit of saving all cab files I download into a "cab" folder on my storage card, so after I flash I can go through the folder and install the cabs from one central location. I would highly recommend flashing roms if you want to get the most out of your phone. It is the best way to learn about windows mobile. A couple of days your first flash/setup, you will feel a strange urge to reflash a new rom and do it all over again, learning more and more each time. Next thing you know, you will be fiending for that new rom update to come out from your favorite chef. My phone, to me, is way more than just a phone. It is my favorite hobby. A healthy hobby. I don't know what I would do without a PDA to come home and mess around with. I just can't express how much I enjoy tinkering with my pocket PC. So flash away my friend! You won't regret it I promise!


Very good post. I couldn't agree more.

[Sleuth255]

What will be really incredible is if we can get all XDA chefs to adopt UC. Think about it. Just flash any UC compliant rom with your SD card inserted and you're up and running. Automatic CAB installs/XML provisioning will allow you to put everything back exactly as it was without touching your phone.

[dwny]

What will be really incredible is if we can get all XDA chefs to adopt UC. Think about it. Just flash any UC compliant rom with your SD card inserted and you're up and running. Automatic CAB installs/XML provisioning will allow you to put everything back exactly as it was without touching your phone.

That would be great but you will have to be the one to sell it!

I tried something like this about a month ago (written with Mort Script) and it was great. The only issue I had was that it would try to re-install all my apps after every boot.

After flashing your ROMs and seeing that you do quality work, I'm sure it's ready to go.

If all the chefs sign on ..... you're kicking the doors wide open for a flashing frenzy ..... Flash and out the door in 17 mins :D