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SkunkyGwen
5th March 2008, 09:41 PM
A BLOND FEMALE EXTREME NOOB DID IT!

My friends said I couldn’t do it. Mostly my male friends. All my girl friends supported me, but the general consensus was being female and being blond, I would have a hard time. LOL Well, I started by reading, reading, reading and READING on here for the past few weeks and finally got my ATT&T tilt a yesterday. I read and studied so much on this forum, I was practically bursting at the seams to put into practice what I had been studying night and day for the last 3 weeks or so. I also want to say THANKS THANKS THANKS to this forum and all who participate especially the moderators and senior members who read and wade with suspicious eyes (will this be a redundant post, they think), but who also assuage with empathetic concern for the worn out and battered, but otherwise persevered noob. I DID IT! I DID IT!

Like all mentors, they try to instill in all noobs like me a virtual sense of responsibility and accomplishment by not giving up information so readily and thus fostering a sense of, ‘pull yourself up by your own bootstraps’ kind of reasoning as they have been there and done that and you have not. Depending on your situation, this can be either good news or bad news. For those like me with a fundamental understanding and an ounce of technical aptitude, it is certainly good news. For others, it’s an emotional roller coaster ride and I feel sorry for all who go through such hell. KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES AND LIMITATIONS! If you buy a phone you have no business owning because you think it’s cool looking only to find out that it’s really meant for the corporate power user variety and those who possess a higher than normal level of gadgetry prowess, what do you expect? Add to that , if you’re not technically savvy enough to operate it and install everything, what would be the point because eventually you would realize all you really have is an expensive phone and how you keep wishing you could get it to look like the ATT&T tilts you see on you tube.

I THINK I AM THE MOST EXTREME NOOB OUT THERE AND I AM FEMALE AND BLOND….TWO STEREOTYPES IN ONE!!

BUT…I was able to do it all on my own (Kicked boyfriend to the curb several weeks prior so didn’t want to ask him) with the exception of one thing which I have been working on and will continue to work on until all options are exhausted. Then I will post. I am 98% done and I chose Dutty’s 6.1. I really like it. I got through the white screen, made it through the compatible radio thingy, changed my military clock to regular (I’ve seen many posts on this), I installed he keyboard fix, enabled touchflo (I love it!) and so much more. I have one more pretty important thing I need to do, but as I said, I will keep reading before I post on here. Probably something I did.

I wanted to post on here so badly yesterday while I was installing just like everyone else does, but unlike those who do post, I decided to just keep at it and kept on reading and learning. I am soooo glad I did because now the whole install means more to me. I mean, I appreciate it more, the process. If you're just given something, how can you really respect or appreciate the accomplishment or end result?

THE ANSWERS ARE OUT THERE. Yes. It does take some due diligence on your part, but damn, you are getting this invaluable information for FREE. Free I tell you. What more do you want? All that is required is your time and willingness to learn. Has the fabric of society weakened so much that it has generated a new breed of lazy? Seriously? Could it be as simple as stupid is stupid or how about even willing stupidity? You either have the mental capacity to process and implement the information or you do not. It’s that simple. Period. I try to know the technical ins and outs of Quantum Mechanics which is why you would never see me lecturing on the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics and their applied actions in the world of physics. I do know however, that riding a bike downhill will cause it to go faster and that each step I take forward puts me one step closer than the previous and pretty soon if I keep putting each foot in front of the other and walking, I’ll end up where I want to be. Having no or limited knowledge, I could end up in a rough area of town or because I have knowledge of the geographic area, it would likely be that shoe store who is having the amazing sale - Two different places and two different outcomes. One would lead to my own personal happiness (the shoe store sale) and the other to a potential statistic depending on the area of town you happen find yourself. You choose.

And to add a little further bit of my scintillating educational content to this subject, I’ll bring out the, "How to tell if something is complicated and over your head, even without understanding it, in case you can't be convinced by the fact that it actually IS complicated and over your head" kit. Opening the box, I take out two long, bare copper wires, and I put one in each of your hands. Onto my own hands I put thick rubber gloves. Now, I turn to you and demand, "Explain electricity", which is, you gotta admit, simple enough if you understand anything about electricity. But if you get it even partially wrong (with grammar and posture counting towards your total points!), I cruelly jam the other ends of those copper wires into the wall electrical outlet and let the local power company give you (zzzzt!) the lesson of your stupid life about how complicated things which are over your head and you know nothing about can be very frustrating and expensive for you! Not just with this phone, but in life. Remember that.

Finally, I want to say thank you again. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
I am a firm believer in determination. Sweat equity, pays dividends and the feeling of accomplishment waving over me at this moment dwarfs the learning curve and frustration involved with doing it on my own. It can be scary. Anything first new or foreign is scary to a person; A new job, a new relationship, etc. It is only once you become proficient that you wonder how you were ever afraid of falling off in the first place.

Just some good food for thought!

~GWEN

P1Tater
5th March 2008, 09:42 PM
May I be the first to say Congrats. Read this n00bs. It can be done.:D

jarek91
5th March 2008, 09:44 PM
:eek:

Will you marry me? :D

P1Tater
5th March 2008, 09:50 PM
gwen, just to let you know

jarek is gay:D j/k - hes just a little cranky.

Joao Oliveira
5th March 2008, 09:55 PM
With an avatar like that, what else could he be hehehe JK.:):p

Well done gwen. and welcone to the community :)

ciao

Joao.


gwen, just to let you know

jarek is gay:D j/k - hes just a little cranky.

damnhao
5th March 2008, 09:56 PM
nm







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nv00021
5th March 2008, 10:00 PM
Welll....I am still having problems and I am not a noob....OR SO I THOUGHT.

I did a HARD-SPL successfully but I cannot load Dutty's ROM. Error [240] Update Utility is not correct.

I have looked everywhere and cannot find this....

Anyways....congrats and I am going back to looking!!

kyphur
5th March 2008, 10:11 PM
Gwen,

I LOVE YOU!!!

Fabulous first post, if you are ever in the Chicago Area (which means anywhere in the North Eastern quarter of Illinois) PM me and I'll by you a drink of whatever it is you fancy! ;)

thomassster
5th March 2008, 10:19 PM
amazing...you didn't post a new thread on why your sound wasn't working when flashing new dutty rom. Good job and welcome.

Now lets see you cook your own rom.

diigibio
5th March 2008, 10:23 PM
Welll....I am still having problems and I am not a noob....OR SO I THOUGHT.

I did a HARD-SPL successfully but I cannot load Dutty's ROM. Error [240] Update Utility is not correct.

I have looked everywhere and cannot find this....

Anyways....congrats and I am going back to looking!!

Good post Gwen just what we all think when we see duplicate posts in the same topic asking the same things. We are all proud of you! Good luck.

**Try flashing the rom via microSD - copy RUU_signed to root of your microSD and rename "KAISIMG.nbh" Reboot, whilst pressing power and camera buttons to go into bootloader and it'll list what is contained in the KAISIMG.nbh (i.e. Radio, Splash, OS) Press "power" to start process. Once complete soft-reset (Do a hard-reset to clear any little niggles) Done. I found this out thanks to vip_snoopy. This way you iliminate the need to use the update utility. This is the only way I flash now (Splash screens, radios and imgs), You can store several roms all with the name (KAISIMG.nbh) on your storage card (in different folders/perhaps using descriptions) then use file manager to copy the one I want to root of microSD and then flash on the go!! **Best to make sure battery is over 50% though.**

Hope this helps in letting you flash Dutty's Rom, worked for me. Thanks and credit to vip_snoopy.

diigibio (Phil)

Guilf
5th March 2008, 10:27 PM
Cool and smart (can tell by the fact that you wanted to and did it by yourself and that you can write correct and complete sentences)? Gwen, you're going to be in trouble with all the hounds around here :)

Just watch out. It's an addiction. I went from where you are to being obsessed with cooking my own "perfect" ROM in just a couple of months.

Welcome and congrats.

GSLEON3
5th March 2008, 10:30 PM
Congrats... Anything is possible with a little peepee :eek: .......No, idiot, Patience & persistence! :D

You're an asset to the forum because you read, listened, & learned. According to some of the posts I see (& some of the bricks I help save) this concept i consider common sense, apparently is not so...:rolleyes:

BTW, if someone like Hillary can run for Pres., I certainly see no issue with flashing. In fact one of the best s/w engineers (mostly reverse) I know is a woman.;)

tomsenna
5th March 2008, 10:39 PM
A BLOND FEMALE EXTREME NOOB DID IT!
[lots of stuff deleted]
~GWEN

In recent months, I've wondered how many females frequent this forum. Mostly because there have been lots of assumptions in the text of the messages that have been assuming everyone here is male. Nothing bad, just a simple use of the word "he" when referring to someone when there is no indication of gender to ensure accuracy.

I thought about it a bit more a few times wondering how this type of phone would appeal to females. So, I wonder if this post is authentic? Doesn't really matter to me, but it may be a little embarrassing for the dudes who have used words like "love" and "marry" in thier responses. :eek:

I few things seem a bit off....

Lots of text off subject, perhaps to support the stereotype for the claim of being blonde.
Lots of text in general, perhaps to support the stereotype of being female.
Most strange is the use of the word "female", when in most cases the use of this word seems so clinical to woman or girls.
Oh, wait! the name "skunkygwen" is so, like - not nice, I don't get it.

Anyway, just still wondering...

SkunkyGwen
5th March 2008, 10:40 PM
Awww. Thanks Guys. I feel really good. I feel like I know P1Tater and Jarek91 as well as a few others just by matter of happenstance. I love some of the posts and the creative ways this forum alerts those who post to read first before asking, For instance, Jarek’s “Hey Flame Bait, read this” or the link to the ninja accessories and throwing stars. It made my searches both comedic and tolerable and kept me going knowing I would run across similarly arranged responses from Senior Members to Noobs. Jarek’s form of sarcasm which resides in countless, countless threads was refreshing and kept me laughing. From other colorful responses from senior members like P1Tater to straight shooters like _Alex_ , they make these intense searches you have to do and all the information intake bearable and if you truly do your homework and I mean truly put in the time which is mandatory, any answer you haven’t found in these forums will be answered when you post it or at least a reference to it that you may have missed. It is only the posts which these moderators and senior members have seen time after time after time, that they do not respond and when they do respond, it is in an aggressive teaching kind of way. It’s so obvious. They’re not being rude. They look at these posts EVERYDAY! How many times would you need to read something knowing that it’s been asked and answered a thousand times before? More importantly, with your limited time schedule coupled with volunteering on these boards, how long would it take you to become callus to pretty much anyone who asked such questions without even doing the most basic research yourself. Please tell me these same people are not voters.

~GWEN

P.S. I happen to like Jarek’s avatar. :p I’ll have to get me one too.

HELP – HELP – HELP – HELP – HELP
I was going to wait to post this, but I have been looking for the fix to get videos to work on the internet. Now before you get all disappointed and think that I am not practicing what I preach, it should be noted that I have read every available post that I know of on this subject on this forum and still cannot get it to work. It did initially work with the flashed Dutty’s 6.1 ROM.

After initially flashing Dutty’s 6.1 (I did the hard reset and restored after the flash at the alignment screen), I installed the TCP and Flashvideo next, set up my other settings and everything worked fine. No problem. Youtube videos – yep. CNN videos – A-Okay ANY INTERNET VIDEO – Good to Go - Then I got all confident like and with the feeling of Girl Power coursing through my veins, I pushed ever more forward and started messing with other customizable settings and such. You know how it is, right? LOL At one point I had my voltage meter in the upper part of the screen, my processor speed, the tray launch, etc. LOL I went so far that the little ‘ActionScreen’ at the bottom left said something like windows/ht… and that was it. It still functioned properly, but I got to the point where I needed to do a hard reset which I did and then I installed everything again from that point (TCP, Video, keyboard fix, etc). Ever since I got confident and messed with settings, I now cannot get youtube video (I had it before). I cannot get any video on the internet for that matter whereas before I started messing around, I could. I cannot get it from CNN, CBS, Youtube, etc. I have read the posts BELIEVE ME I HAVE.

Do you think re-flashing Dutty’s 6.1 ROM from my computer would fix this error or should I go back to the OEM ATT first and then back to Dutty’s 6.1 again? Do you think it could be a simple setting in my connections? I checked them and they looked okay. I mean ,the video worked fine yesterday. I thought it was maybe due to the fact that I thought I had customized the phone to the point of hard resetting which I did. Maybe that has something to do with it?

I feel dirty for even posting this questions and am disappointed at myself if the solution lies within these forums and if it is a thread I have not seen yet because I have been looking!!!

Thanks,
~Gwen

austinsnyc
5th March 2008, 10:41 PM
Someone did something Not sure what they did but it was something like I said right? All the men on here are pervs 75% of the comments back to the OP had some mention of "stereotyping" knock it! :)
install Skunkworks Flash video bundle then TCMP player should be fine. Or just use coreplayer 1.2

kyphur
5th March 2008, 10:44 PM
I thought about it a bit more a few times wondering how this type of phone would appeal to females. So, I wonder if this post is authentic? Doesn't really matter to me, but it may be a little embarrassing for the dudes who have used words like "love" and "marry" in thier responses. :eek:


Hey, "What happens in the forum stays in the forum"...

Why be so uptight, I couldn't care less if Gwen is really Skunky or Skunky is really Gwen, bottom line is a Noobie accomplished something and we're happy.

Join the party or go home but don't piss in the punch bowl on your way out!

:eek:

P1Tater
5th March 2008, 10:45 PM
have u set your file associations in tcpmp?

XtreMe_G
5th March 2008, 10:46 PM
HELP – HELP – HELP – HELP – HELP
........
........


use the search you noob!!

j/k i dont even know wat problem are u having......that was way too long a description, i spaced out after the 1st paragraph......anyways i saw something about a reflashing to get something to work........you dont have to reflash, just do a hard reset. but before that, maybe just try reinstalling watever it was thats giving you problems

itje
5th March 2008, 10:48 PM
Gwen...You are my favourite nOOb :)

welcome to XDA

and you dont sound like a stereotype to me.
Im happy that you like it here, and im sure you will add a "touch of fun" with the kind of attitude you show.

great post, one of the best I have read in a long long time.

cheers

SkunkyGwen
5th March 2008, 11:07 PM
I wanted to take a moment to respond to Toms insinuation that I may be of the opposite gender. Not because I have to. I really don't care, but I’ll do it anyway just to establish the pecking order since this is my first real post, albeit a brief response. Point number one, why would I post on here NOW after the fact. I already have what I need. I got it myself -98% of it anyway. I never posted on here and the hard part is over for me. If I wanted to create a ruse, it would have been for the same reasons it's already been done on here...for the purposes of gaining technical support by taking advantage of the fact that most guys are horn dogs. And on this forum as well as evidenced by so, so many of these ‘gender bender’ types of posts. I chose to stay away from posting because I am an empowered woman and I do have pride and confidence in myself and my actions.

I am going to digress now. One thing you do not know about me (Why would you) is I can get kind of hot headed at times when someone makes a judgment based on a single observation. Apparently, you do not live your life as I do....probabilistically.


I still love you Toms –

~Gwen

Martinhdk
5th March 2008, 11:30 PM
Greeeat GWEN.


Hit us - and hit us HARD :)

I have been here for a year or more - and I am still a Newie, but as said, its cool to ask questions after a resultless search.

Keep up the good spirit.

JimmyMcGee
5th March 2008, 11:37 PM
...snip...

HELP – HELP – HELP – HELP – HELP
I was going to wait to post this, but I have been looking for the fix to get videos to work on the internet. Now before you get all disappointed and think that I am not practicing what I preach, it should be noted that I have read every available post that I know of on this subject on this forum and still cannot get it to work. It did initially work with the flashed Dutty’s 6.1 ROM.

After initially flashing Dutty’s 6.1 (I did the hard reset and restored after the flash at the alignment screen), I installed the TCP and Flashvideo next, set up my other settings and everything worked fine. No problem. Youtube videos – yep. CNN videos – A-Okay ANY INTERNET VIDEO – Good to Go - Then I got all confident like and with the feeling of Girl Power coursing through my veins, I pushed ever more forward and started messing with other customizable settings and such. You know how it is, right? LOL At one point I had my voltage meter in the upper part of the screen, my processor speed, the tray launch, etc. LOL I went so far that the little ‘ActionScreen’ at the bottom left said something like windows/ht… and that was it. It still functioned properly, but I got to the point where I needed to do a hard reset which I did and then I installed everything again from that point (TCP, Video, keyboard fix, etc). Ever since I got confident and messed with settings, I now cannot get youtube video (I had it before). I cannot get any video on the internet for that matter whereas before I started messing around, I could. I cannot get it from CNN, CBS, Youtube, etc. I have read the posts BELIEVE ME I HAVE.

Do you think re-flashing Dutty’s 6.1 ROM from my computer would fix this error or should I go back to the OEM ATT first and then back to Dutty’s 6.1 again? Do you think it could be a simple setting in my connections? I checked them and they looked okay. I mean ,the video worked fine yesterday. I thought it was maybe due to the fact that I thought I had customized the phone to the point of hard resetting which I did. Maybe that has something to do with it?

I feel dirty for even posting this questions and am disappointed at myself if the solution lies within these forums and if it is a thread I have not seen yet because I have been looking!!!

Thanks,
~Gwen

1.. So Did you Uninstall Flash Bundle and TCPMP A Reinstall it? Player First then Video Bundle. That might could restore the necessary File associations that are needed to get the Streaming Videos to Work.

2. Don't fell too Bad, I've asked dumb ass questions too. Its part of the painful learning experience. :D;)



Oh and PS. She is definitely a Lady, I mean look at the length of her posts. Women just won't shut up. :D Just playing. Just because someone is afraid to talk to women, like apparently a certain someone, doesn't mean you have to question whether or not they are what they say they are. Smart Women are better then Fat Nerd Tilt fan-boys Any day. :p

elrooster
5th March 2008, 11:38 PM
Are you sure you are blond? :eek: Just kidding :D

kyphur
5th March 2008, 11:48 PM
Fat Nerd Tilt fan-boys Any day.


Hey I resemble that remark!

JimmyMcGee
5th March 2008, 11:50 PM
Hey I resemble that remark!

Umm I do too... Anyway... *ah-hem*:rolleyes:

tomsenna
5th March 2008, 11:53 PM
I wanted to take a moment to respond to Toms insinuation that I may be of the opposite gender. Not because I have to. I really don't care, but I’ll do it anyway just to establish the pecking order since this is my first real post, albeit a brief response. Point number one, why would I post on here NOW after the fact. I already have what I need. I got it myself -98% of it anyway. I never posted on here and the hard part is over for me. If I wanted to create a ruse, it would have been for the same reasons it's already been done on here...for the purposes of gaining technical support by taking advantage of the fact that most guys are horn dogs. And on this forum as well as evidenced by so, so many of these ‘gender bender’ types of posts. I chose to stay away from posting because I am an empowered woman and I do have pride and confidence in myself and my actions.

I am going to digress now. One thing you do not know about me (Why would you) is I can get kind of hot headed at times when someone makes a judgment based on a single observation. Apparently, you do not live your life as I do....probabilistically.


I still love you Toms –

~Gwen

Insinuation-possibly! Don't Care - Pecking order - Hot headed... seem a little confused! But no matter. I think your posts have been one of the more interesting. If not in content, certainly in variety:confused:

And to the mod who responded, I'm at home, enjoying the party and never drink the punch :rolleyes:

I still want to know... Gwen - What do find appealing about this phone? Why did you by it over the other ones available?

duttythroy
6th March 2008, 12:04 AM
A BLOND FEMALE EXTREME NOOB DID IT!

Finally, I want to say thank you again. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
I am a firm believer in determination. Sweat equity, pays dividends and the feeling of accomplishment waving over me at this moment dwarfs the learning curve and frustration involved with doing it on my own. It can be scary. Anything first new or foreign is scary to a person; A new job, a new relationship, etc. It is only once you become proficient that you wonder how you were ever afraid of falling off in the first place.

Just some good food for thought!

~GWEN

Hi Gwen everyone is hitting on you, just want to say well done on your post,, and like evryone else great job:)

JimmyMcGee
6th March 2008, 12:15 AM
Hi Gwen everyone is hitting on you, just want to say well done on your post,, and like evryone else great job:)

Like a Bunch of Hyenas on a Zebra carcass. :D

sherpa
6th March 2008, 12:18 AM
Gwen, could you teach me how to flash a ROM? I've searched and read so many articles but I cannot understand a bit. At the same time, please answer my following questions:

1. Which GPS program is the best?
2. Which ROM is the best?
3. If I upgrade my ROM and the sound does not work, what should I do?
4. Why can't there be an unique ROM? Why do they all look the same except for few cosmetic changes?
5. What is ROM?
6. If, when flashing, I get an error, what should I do?
7. Why does my screen go off when calling?
8. What's the difference between ATT Tilt ROM and HTC ROM?
9. Why is my Tilt keyboard all messed up?
10. How can I make my own ROM?
11. Can you provide me a mirror to download a ROM? I hate rapidshare and 4shared and Megaupload.
12. Where can I get more sliding keyboard sound?
13. How can I enable PTT?
14. I hate my splash screen; how do I change it?
15. Should I buy a Kaiser even though it has video problems?
16. I have a problem!!!!!!!!!
17. I need help!

18. I have a suggestion...

Sorry, I'm a n00b and I have already searched...

SkunkyGwen
6th March 2008, 01:28 AM
Toms – I have never owned a smart phone before. I do know my way around a PC computer, but have always had the basic cell phone. I decided on the ATT&T tilt based on my first impression only. I thought it was aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Plus, I liked the tilt part of the phone. I knew absolutely nothing else about the phone or its’ capabilities. I did a search for reviews of the ATT&T tilt. Once I stumbled upon XDA forums and realized what I was actually looking at with all the available customizations, I was hooked! How perfect. I would not have purchased the phone if I couldn’t flash it. There are a lot of other Windows Mobile phones out there, but for me, the tilt was pretty, comprehensively customizable and I knew that with some hard work on my part, I could fall very easily in love with this phone and that’s exactly what happened after I got set-up yesterday. And then I had sex with it. Just kidding, JUST KIDDING – I am in rare form today. Happy, excited about my phone and thrilled that I actually accomplished something I felt was very complicated initially. All this happiness despite a rapidly approaching economic meltdown!!! :eek:

At least I will have my phone.

~Gwen

P.S. I will try your suggestions on the video issue, but I don’t think it will work as I have already done that three times. Is it possible that something in my connections is off or is the video aspect completely controlled by the flash video/TCMP file(s)? Everything I have read refers to the Flashvideo and TCMP files being installed. I have installed and reinstalled them several times and I have even HARD RESET, SOFT RESET.

I was thinking that maybe when the device sets up your internet connection for the first time after HARD RESETTING, that somehow these settings need to be changed, because I always get the error that the device couldn’t connect for unknown reasons and to check my settings. When I check settings everything looks fine. This only happens after the video player loads up.

P.S.S. Sherpa – I can only surmise from your post that it was meant as a joke - you being a senior member and all since 2004, but it was funny. Whenever I read the word “Sherpa”, I immediately think of Mount Kilimanjaro. Wonder why? Hmmm…

kyphur
6th March 2008, 01:56 AM
Just like a Chick to like the "Tilt" feature of the Kaiser. My 16 year old daughter just got her tilt 2 week ago (previously had an 8125 and 8525), of course that is at the top of her list when asked what's best about it. (Just kidding on the "Chick" comment)...

Regarding you Streaming Video problems, are you aware of the "Cingular Proxy" issue? Find the cab files for "restore or disable hidden cingular proxy" use the disable cab file and see if your video streaming works. Some Media Net stuff requires the "Hidden Cingular Proxy" to be enabled but it also blocks some content until you disable it.

This thread has definately been a breath of fresh air, thanks.;)

AllTheWay
6th March 2008, 02:28 AM
...I could fall very easily in love with this phone and that’s exactly what happened after I got set-up yesterday. And then I had sex with it. Just kidding, JUST KIDDING

LMAO

That's just to funny...The mind is definitely in the gutter right now! Thanks.

tomsenna
6th March 2008, 02:46 AM
Why oh why the name "skunk"?

Seems a bit derogatory.

On the other hand, given the drink offers, declarations of love and even proposals, perhaps self-deprecation is an aphrodisiac. (I hope you're laughing as hard as I am on this one)

sherpa
6th March 2008, 02:48 AM
.....P.S.S. Sherpa – I can only surmise from your post that it was meant as a joke - you being a senior member and all since 2004, but it was funny. Whenever I read the word “Sherpa”, I immediately think of Mount Kilimanjaro. Wonder why? Hmmm…

No dude...I'm serious.......NOT! :)

waichai
6th March 2008, 02:59 AM
SkunkyGwen

I think all the boys in here feel in love with you (including duttythroy <---best chef, AllTheWay and P1Tater <----most two active senior members :D unless they are gay? :)

_Alex_
6th March 2008, 03:02 AM
I really don't see the fuss in this thread. To me, it's just another redundant thread, with a selfish n00b posting to get attention to their latest endeavors.

The only thing different is that this person is claiming she's a blonde female. Please post pics that will identify you along with your primary and secondary sexual characteristics, by either posting them here or sending them via PM.

:D :D

LOOOL, I know I'm a very bad person :D J/K... Congrats...

tomsenna
6th March 2008, 03:25 AM
I really don't see the fuss in this thread. To me, it's just another redundant thread, with a selfish n00b posting to get attention to their latest endeavors.

The only thing different is that this person is claiming she's a blonde female. Please post pics that will identify you along with your primary and secondary sexual characteristics, by either posting them here or sending them via PM.

:D :D

LOOOL, I know I'm a bad person :D J/K... Congrats...

dude, you rock! too funny!

_Alex_
6th March 2008, 04:24 AM
I really don't see the fuss in this thread. To me, it's just another redundant thread, with a selfish n00b posting to get attention to their latest endeavors.

The only thing different is that this person is claiming she's a blonde female. Please post pics that will identify you along with your primary and secondary sexual characteristics, by either posting them here or sending them via PM.

LOOOL, I know I'm a very bad person :D J/K... Congrats...

Ok, I take part of my previous post back.

This thread isn't redundant, because it clearly shows that any person, if they get past their own fears, can easily perform any technological change, if proper documentation is given. Hopefully this thread will inspire others to do the same.

Anywhoo, Gwen is right, and since I am a straight shooter, I'll cut back to the chase. I wouldn't mind pics at all cuz like the rest of the guys here, I'm a sucker for blondes :eek:

But please understand that I'm not trying to harass you in any way, just playing along like everyone else has in this thread. :cool: Primary and secondary sexual characteristics are optional and can definitely be sent via PM! :D

etnies
6th March 2008, 04:45 AM
no way in hell im reading all of that..

welcome to the forum though..

jarek91
6th March 2008, 05:10 AM
gwen, just to let you know

jarek is gay:D j/k - hes just a little cranky.

a little cranky? :mad: I knew you were awfully laid back today Tater, but I didn't realize that someone had actually managed to lobotomize you with a chainsaw. Sheesh...I probably rank as the top angry poster in the Kaiser fora these days. I somehow manage to push the limits of how to verbally rape and beat people for being irritating to me. You do remember I'm irritable, right? Perhaps I should make a Wiki for you. But then I'd have to deal with you telling me you couldn't find out why I'm so mean and then I'd have to burn yer carcass to the ground like a thermite bomb on a Pinto to remind you to hit the freakin Wiki just like I've told you the last 50 posts. :p

And for the record on the gay comment...

I'm a woman trapped in a man's body, but it's okay...I'm a lesbian :D

Tyler QB
6th March 2008, 05:21 AM
gwen, I just did the same. Got my tilt yesterday (first ppc) and spent the night upgrading rom, installing cabs, and customizing it to my liking. Except a couple things were different for me. I'm a tech savy guy but a noob to this none the less. Good job on getting started the right way!

jarek91
6th March 2008, 05:26 AM
Awww. Thanks Guys. I feel really good. I feel like I know P1Tater and Jarek91 as well as a few others just by matter of happenstance. I love some of the posts and the creative ways this forum alerts those who post to read first before asking, For instance, Jarek’s “Hey Flame Bait, read this” or the link to the ninja accessories and throwing stars. It made my searches both comedic and tolerable and kept me going knowing I would run across similarly arranged responses from Senior Members to Noobs. Jarek’s form of sarcasm which resides in countless, countless threads was refreshing and kept me laughing.

P.S. I happen to like Jarek’s avatar. :p I’ll have to get me one too.

Jarek's Patented Creative Razing Technique - a process by which Jarek simultaneously verbally abuses a n00b poster for being stupid and entertains wiser forum members with the creative turns of phrase. This technique has the advantage of letting Jarek be a complete and total arse while making and retaining friends (because he says what everyone else wants to say). Using said technique without a Jarek91 PCRT User License (available for 5USD and one untainted soul) is punishable by a bad mark on your profile...followed by death.

And the avatar? Remy LeBeau..."Gambit" from the X-Men comics. He's kewl and he's got taste in women. (...yes Tater...I'm not right in the head...)

cagdas
6th March 2008, 05:32 AM
OK I will jump on the wagon and congratulate Gwen, but while reading her post I could not stop thinking the alternative:

“Hi my name is Tom, I am a bald, fat doctor and as I am not a girl and blond I have to work 20 hr a day and only have 10-15 minutes every day to sit in front of the computer. I tried to spend 3 weeks and read all the posts to fix my phone which I need because I was on call but my patients start dying on me. I had only one minute to search the answer to my question and I couldn’t pass the posts that are asking why the sound on people’s phone is not working and the following 20 posts from members getting mad at this guy who did not read the wiki.”

Please do not get mad at me too I don’t say people should start asking questions without reading anything I found the wiki and other sticky pages very helpful but some of the threads are so cluttered with redundant questions and unnecessary answers to these questions, (I mean the ones that grill the person who ask the question, I really think not answering at all or just giving the answer is much better then posting 20 angry posts), it is very hard to find the answer to your question (yes I know search google is your friend but remember I have only 1 minute :) ).
I hope I did not offend anyone but could not stop thinking that she can spend 3 weeks, I wish I had that much time to read.

Well here it goes I add another useless post to the tread hurray :).

Again, Gwen I think what you did was right but there might be other noobs that are noobs becase they don't have the time to read one way or an other.

Best
PS: hey this get too long am I a girl too, or a fat doctor ?

thomassster
6th March 2008, 05:41 AM
Hi Gwen everyone is hitting on you, just want to say well done on your post,, and like evryone else great job:)


hitting on her? no way? but i'll start.

Gwen...pic?

_Alex_
6th March 2008, 05:41 AM
OK I will jump on the wagon and congratulate Gwen, but while reading her post I could not stop thinking the alternative:

“Hi my name is Tom, I am a bald, fat doctor and as I am not a girl and blond I have to work 20 hr a day and only have 10-15 minutes every day to sit in front of the computer. I tried to spend 3 weeks and read all the posts to fix my phone which I need because I was on call but my patients start dying on me. I had only one minute to search the answer to my question and I couldn’t pass the posts that are asking why the sound on people’s phone is not working and the following 20 posts from members getting mad at this guy who did not read the wiki.”

Please do not get mad at me too I don’t say people should start asking questions without reading anything I found the wiki and other sticky pages very helpful but some of the threads are so cluttered with redundant questions and unnecessary answers to these questions, (I mean the ones that grill the person who ask the question, I really think not answering at all or just giving the answer is much better then posting 20 angry posts), it is very hard to find the answer to your question (yes I know search google is your friend but remember I have only 1 minute ).
I hope I did not offend anyone but could not stop thinking that she can spend 3 weeks, I wish I had that much time to read.

Well here it goes I add another useless post to the tread hurray .

Again, Gwen I think what you did was right but there might be other noobs that are noobs becase they don't have the time to read one way or an other.

Best
PS: hey this get too long am I a girl too, or a fat doctor ?

Yes, there are people that have better things to do, including myself answering countless redundant threads, which is why I believe we need to work on the Wiki, FAQ and other resources to make things easier to find.

Rather than ask and take up someone else's time, it's more efficient for the blonde female or the male doctor to just *SEARCH*, w/o requiring the interaction of others, especially when the results can be found within the first couple of results.

To teach others in determining what search terms are required, what I've decided to do lately is to include the search term I've used and a very humorous link :D

And finally, if you're going to say you're a blonde female, I say prove it :D I want to know if the drapes match the curtains too!

Until then, all of you are guys :p

jarek91
6th March 2008, 05:52 AM
OK I will jump on the wagon and congratulate Gwen, but while reading her post I could not stop thinking the alternative:

“Hi my name is Tom, I am a bald, fat doctor and as I am not a girl and blond I have to work 20 hr a day and only have 10-15 minutes every day to sit in front of the computer. I tried to spend 3 weeks and read all the posts to fix my phone which I need because I was on call but my patients start dying on me. I had only one minute to search the answer to my question and I couldn’t pass the posts that are asking why the sound on people’s phone is not working and the following 20 posts from members getting mad at this guy who did not read the wiki.”

Please do not get mad at me too I don’t say people should start asking questions without reading anything I found the wiki and other sticky pages very helpful but some of the threads are so cluttered with redundant questions and unnecessary answers to these questions, (I mean the ones that grill the person who ask the question, I really think not answering at all or just giving the answer is much better then posting 20 angry posts), it is very hard to find the answer to your question (yes I know search google is your friend but remember I have only 1 minute :) ).
I hope I did not offend anyone but could not stop thinking that she can spend 3 weeks, I wish I had that much time to read.

Well here it goes I add another useless post to the tread hurray :).

Again, Gwen I think what you did was right but there might be other noobs that are noobs becase they don't have the time to read one way or an other.

Best
PS: hey this get too long am I a girl too, or a fat doctor ?

I would have had a totally different but just as complimentary reply had the post been from a fat doctor and not a blonde woman. I'm always happy to see someone did what I did...read through things and learn the do's and don'ts before actually doing anything.

As for your other example...if the guy is workin that hard and only has 10 minutes a day...then what is he doing with a Kaiser? He obviously doesn't have time to actually use it for anything. He needs to be stopping those people from dying. Do you realize that the next great Zen master just flatlined and don't get me started on the current situation with that guy that is supposed to cure cancer and the common cold (we're still having nightmares about how he got into that position)...where the hell is he? DR. ALLCOME TO E.R.!!!

Well...so I kinda got a little into that whole hypothetical situation. Anyway the point is that flashing and modding your device takes time. If you don't have the time to deal with it...don't do it. Besides, there are several places that have consolidated instructions like the Wiki (did I mention I've started helping out with the Wiki? There's links in my sig) and the Sticky...there's even been a few redundant threads started and even a blog post on my personal website. If you don't have time to use any of these resources, I have no mercy.

I am the embodiment of unholy wrath and destruction that will reign a destruction upon thy head so horrible that generations will soil themselves at the sheer mention of your name for the images of what was left whence I was finished with you. :D

cagdas
6th March 2008, 06:42 AM
[QUOTE=_Alex_;1994863] I want to know if the drapes match the curtains too!

LOL I like this, never heard it before, that is funny :)

tomsenna
6th March 2008, 06:50 AM
I would have had a totally different but just as complimentary reply had the post been from a fat doctor and not a blonde woman. I'm always happy to see someone did what I did...read through things and learn the do's and don'ts before actually doing anything.

As for your other example...if the guy is workin that hard and only has 10 minutes a day...then what is he doing with a Kaiser? ... (stuff deleted) If you don't have time to use any of these resources, I have no mercy.


Absolutely agree.

Sincerely, The Other Tom (not fat, not bald) :cool:

gthing
6th March 2008, 11:49 AM
I'm going to second that your youtube issue is probably due to the AT&T proxy. It has been covered a lot and any roms specifically for AT&T (ahem ... like mine) come with the proxy switcher program.

As I was reading the first post I thought to myself "zomg, now watch the marriage proposals roll in :rolleyes: " especially after you were so careful to mention that you were now single. Sure enough, not two posts down ...

Boys: keep your pants on. Do you really want a girl who will argue with you about which phone rom is best?

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 12:09 PM
Boys: keep your pants on. Do you really want a girl who will argue with you about which phone rom is best?

If the winner gets a b/j, why not?

sorry, I know its a dumb answer. Apologies to all women.

MikeChannon
6th March 2008, 12:19 PM
http://www.oldies.com/i/boxart/large/46/089218464194.jpg

Mike

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 12:22 PM
It looks like your avatar is looking at the guy and is laughing at him.

MikeChannon
6th March 2008, 12:30 PM
It looks like your avatar is looking at the guy and is laughing at him.
LoL. I think blondes suit cigars:D

Mike

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 12:33 PM
LoL. I think blondes suit cigars:D

Mike

yes, but it depends on which blonde and what kind of cigar.:eek:

sub69
6th March 2008, 01:31 PM
I've always vaguely wondered how many people on these boards were women, I only know of a few.

Having read through this thread I'm certainly starting to believe that most people around here are very, very single...

Not really sure if I should congratulate a n00b for doing the bleedin' obvious, but taking the chromosome / melanin allocation into consideration, it's an achievement that shouldn't be under-estimated, so well done.

Video problem - as stated, Check Cingular proxy, make sure you have the latest version (1.4.4?) of FlashBundle, TCPMP 0.72RC1, check file associations, tinker around with anything else you think may have an effect. I'm sure you'll get there eventually...

Guilf
6th March 2008, 01:45 PM
I've always vaguely wondered how many people on these boards were women, I only know of a few.

Having read through this thread I'm certainly starting to believe that most people around here are very, very single...



Wondered the same thing many times. Always have to stop myself from saying "he" and "him".

Very, very single and apparently very, very desperate :) They found one of the few they know is a girl and this thread is suddenly six pages long with dudes fawning all over themselves to congratulate Gwen on reading and comprehending and trying to solve her problem - all with the same answers. I've spent enough time online that I know I don't want to hit on a girl until I've at least seen a picture. When I started cooking my own ROMs, my girl jokingly took to calling my Tilt my nerdbox. Seems even more appropriate after reading this thread. ;)

That being said, this thread has been entertaining. Thanks Gwen.

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 01:51 PM
When I started cooking my own ROMs, my girl jokingly took to calling my Tilt my nerdbox. Seems even more appropriate after reading this thread. ;)

That being said, this thread has been entertaining. Thanks Gwen.

Man, I know what u are talking about. My girls is still complaining.

P1Tater
6th March 2008, 03:01 PM
a little cranky? :mad: I knew you were awfully laid back today Tater, but I didn't realize that someone had actually managed to lobotomize you with a chainsaw. Sheesh...I probably rank as the top angry poster in the Kaiser fora these days. I somehow manage to push the limits of how to verbally rape and beat people for being irritating to me. You do remember I'm irritable, right? Perhaps I should make a Wiki for you. But then I'd have to deal with you telling me you couldn't find out why I'm so mean and then I'd have to burn yer carcass to the ground like a thermite bomb on a Pinto to remind you to hit the freakin Wiki just like I've told you the last 50 posts.

And for the record on the gay comment...

I'm a woman trapped in a man's body, but it's okay...I'm a lesbian :D

I was wondering if you would ever check back and see my comment. ROFL:D
See what I mean Gwen? He's like this all the time. LMFAO:p

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 03:09 PM
I was wondering if you would ever check back and see my comment. ROFL:D
See what I mean Gwen? He's like this all the time. LMFAO:p

You two guys are teasing each other like a young couple.

P1Tater
6th March 2008, 03:10 PM
Man, I know what u are talking about. My girls is still complaining.

LOL, my wife calls my phone my mistress.

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 03:12 PM
LOL, my wife calls my phone my mistress.

I thought I am the only one with this kind of "problem".

deadphill
6th March 2008, 03:24 PM
Just read half of the stuff on here before I got bored.

Call me cynical, but the very fact a noob posted on here to say that they were a noob that has read the threads and found all the information out says to me that there is a possibility that this is not a genuine noob!

But as with some other opinions I might be wrong.

We were all a noob at one time or another, and while I can understand frustrations sometimes (learner drivers for one piss me off sometimes!) I think we need to step back, take a breath, relax and breathe out! Then type! Imagine, you are new you dont want to get flamed yet you are presented with a topic of over 600 threads. You do a search but the problem is that the results hardly get filtered because a) you are not used to how people might post and b) the size of the thread is so big, you would need to filter the filtered results!

Perhaps with all new registrations some sort of flash presentation of general tips for posting and searching could be made compulsory? That way no one can truly say they have not seen or heard what to do.

Just my tuppence worth, feel free to make comments/flame/ignore!

Thanks

Phill

Mikulec
6th March 2008, 03:31 PM
Perhaps with all new registrations some sort of flash presentation of general tips for posting and searching could be made compulsory? That way no one can truly say they have not seen or heard what to do.
Phill

Exactly what I was thinking about. Some kind of compulsory reading before u can download something(especially roms).

nv00021
6th March 2008, 04:27 PM
Good post Gwen just what we all think when we see duplicate posts in the same topic asking the same things. We are all proud of you! Good luck.

**Try flashing the rom via microSD - copy RUU_signed to root of your microSD and rename "KAISIMG.nbh" Reboot, whilst pressing power and camera buttons to go into bootloader and it'll list what is contained in the KAISIMG.nbh (i.e. Radio, Splash, OS) Press "power" to start process. Once complete soft-reset (Do a hard-reset to clear any little niggles) Done. I found this out thanks to vip_snoopy. This way you iliminate the need to use the update utility. This is the only way I flash now (Splash screens, radios and imgs), You can store several roms all with the name (KAISIMG.nbh) on your storage card (in different folders/perhaps using descriptions) then use file manager to copy the one I want to root of microSD and then flash on the go!! **Best to make sure battery is over 50% though.**

Hope this helps in letting you flash Dutty's Rom, worked for me. Thanks and credit to vip_snoopy.

diigibio (Phil)


Thanks so much....I will try it

xmoo
6th March 2008, 05:16 PM
Picture of you plz.

nv00021
6th March 2008, 05:28 PM
Good post Gwen just what we all think when we see duplicate posts in the same topic asking the same things. We are all proud of you! Good luck.

**Try flashing the rom via microSD - copy RUU_signed to root of your microSD and rename "KAISIMG.nbh" Reboot, whilst pressing power and camera buttons to go into bootloader and it'll list what is contained in the KAISIMG.nbh (i.e. Radio, Splash, OS) Press "power" to start process. Once complete soft-reset (Do a hard-reset to clear any little niggles) Done. I found this out thanks to vip_snoopy. This way you iliminate the need to use the update utility. This is the only way I flash now (Splash screens, radios and imgs), You can store several roms all with the name (KAISIMG.nbh) on your storage card (in different folders/perhaps using descriptions) then use file manager to copy the one I want to root of microSD and then flash on the go!! **Best to make sure battery is over 50% though.**

Hope this helps in letting you flash Dutty's Rom, worked for me. Thanks and credit to vip_snoopy.

diigibio (Phil)

Phil

I tried this and I cannot get it past the bootloader screen.....a white screen flashed for 1 second (which I cannot read but I think it says no file) and then it just remains in the bootloader screen.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks
NJV

sherpa
6th March 2008, 05:35 PM
If the winner gets a b/j, why not?

sorry, I know its a dumb answer. Apologies to all women.

Nothing wrong with that answer! You meant Black Jack, right? :D

tomsenna
6th March 2008, 06:28 PM
If the winner gets a b/j, why not?

sorry, I know its a dumb answer. Apologies to all women.

Gwen says to "watch your manners or else..."

74361

"I'll be back to break you into pieces puny maan." - Gwen Schwarzenager :eek:

robosiris
6th March 2008, 07:17 PM
Wondered the same thing many times. Always have to stop myself from saying "he" and "him".

Very, very single and apparently very, very desperate :) They found one of the few they know is a girl and this thread is suddenly six pages long with dudes fawning all over themselves to congratulate Gwen on reading and comprehending and trying to solve her problem - all with the same answers. I've spent enough time online that I know I don't want to hit on a girl until I've at least seen a picture. When I started cooking my own ROMs, my girl jokingly took to calling my Tilt my nerdbox. Seems even more appropriate after reading this thread. ;)

That being said, this thread has been entertaining. Thanks Gwen.

Ditto ....
So Gwen, what kind of case/holster did you bless your device with? I just received my Seidio Rubberized Case/Holster Combo for the Kaiser this morning.

JimmyMcGee
6th March 2008, 08:14 PM
...umm snip...
~Gwen

P.S. I will try your suggestions on the video issue, but I don’t think it will work as I have already done that three times. Is it possible that something in my connections is off or is the video aspect completely controlled by the flash video/TCMP file(s)? Everything I have read refers to the Flashvideo and TCMP files being installed. I have installed and reinstalled them several times and I have even HARD RESET, SOFT RESET.

I was thinking that maybe when the device sets up your internet connection for the first time after HARD RESETTING, that somehow these settings need to be changed, because I always get the error that the device couldn’t connect for unknown reasons and to check my settings. When I check settings everything looks fine. This only happens after the video player loads up.

...snip...

You could always reset up your connect without Reflashing. If you look around there are numerous Settings Cabs available, I would try one of those. and For S&Gs I would goto Start -> Settings -> Connections -> Connection Setup. Click OK and see what happens.

Also I agree with the Disable proxy might help too. AT$T is so nice about letting you surf unencumbered ... not!
Start -> Settings -> Connections -> Connections -> Manage existing connections -> Proxy Settings Uncheck "This network uses a proxy server to connect to the internet."


EDIT: Ohh... Thought of something else you might could check... in Advanced Config Menu -> Connection settings Make sure they are "Enabled" or "Always on."

nv00021
6th March 2008, 09:46 PM
Phil

I tried this and I cannot get it past the bootloader screen.....a white screen flashed for 1 second (which I cannot read but I think it says no file) and then it just remains in the bootloader screen.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks
NJV


Got it done....FAT32 did the trick....

Thanks again

SkunkyGwen
7th March 2008, 01:02 AM
For the love of Gipetto – WHEW – Okay, okay.
*Cracks her Knuckles* *Takes A Deep Breath*

I'm startin' with Post #36 and continuing on. You asked for it so now you got it. You have no idea what you all are getting into with me. LOL
Like a twig on the mighty shoulders of a stream, I go with the flow.

#36 - i don't see what all the fuss is either. I mean, my fingers are stained with Cheetos, my ashtray is over flowing, the dog is in the corner pissed and using the bathroom and I have no rolling papers. Did I mention I'm into midget big wheel racing and pop rocks?

#37 - Yes. Alex is quite amusing. This is my first thread on XDA and I have laughed more here than on any other board I have ever frequented. I’ll be sticking around for a while so get use to my lengthy posts.

#38 - You are correct. It wasn’t redundant. I meant my initial rant to be just that. Letting others like me know that it is possible even when you are made to think it isn't. I have only been posting on here for a couple of days so I am not especially jumping at the chance to post my picture all over the place. Besides, I don't know any of you other than vicariously and while the overall syntax of the responses thus far wouldn’t indicate anything out of the ordinary, I need a time series to be comfortable. I have a couple of days here already. But does it really matter anyway? And yes. I do understand that you aren’t harassing me. I appreciate the playful banter.

#39 – Good one.

#42- Duly noted. How clever.

#43 – If I ever see a doctor with a Tilt, I KNOW he has too much time on his hands and should steer clear. He’s probably defending off numerous malpractice suits which gives him the time to sit and tinker with the tilt which is what you are going to be doing for a while after you initially get it set up if you are like me and cannot leave well enough a lone.

#44 – Pic…See #38
#45 – Good one Alex. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen events which took place at the local Brazilian Bikini Spa, I have no carpet. I mean, how do you mix up BALD EAGLE with just plain ole bald? Something about language barriers and trimmer sizes. It was all over my head anyway. Curtains are good though. LOL

#46 – I agree. The tilt takes time. If you have to make time, don’t buy it. It won’t be worth it. Seems to me, you’d want a simple flip phone. One where you could just hit a button and save your patients life instead of asking, “Can you hear me now”


#47 – See #45
#48 – See #46
#49 – I will look into the proxy, but what would change it in the first place? After flashing Dutty’s 6.1 and installing the radio, it worked great. Then I started messing with settings and finally did a HARD RESET and reinstalled the TCMP/VIDEO (With the correct versions) and nothing happened. I HAVE NOT tried the Proxy, but I will. I am just thinking that if everything went well in the initial flash, what happened post? My messing with settings? And by settings I mean, I had the voltage meter up, the battery drain, Tray Launch, etc all going and all customized. Eventually, the ACTIONSCREEN button in the lower left of the screen changed to windows/htc... After that happened, I decided to HARD RESET and reinstall the TCMP/VIDEO, etc and ever since then, the video has not worked. I WILL CHECK THE PROXY – I THOUGHT I ALREADY DID


#50 – How about PB&J instead. Remember…Head Cheese IS NOT a breakfast food
#51 – Great Graphic
#52 – No Comment
#53 - ???
#54 – Again ???
#55 – Thank you Sub69 for your alacrity and for your scintillating analogy in comparison to skill set, the path to the end result and all the little areas it takes to get from one place to another. Thankfully, I have all my chromosomes.
#56 – You are right Gulf and I it kind of gives me a complex. Now, I know. I know. What girl doesn’t like attention, right? I am not your normal girl. I am very laid back and mellow. When I get up the courage to post my picture on here, you’ll see that I am a girly girl and will be even more fascinated when you find out that someone who looks like a dumb blonde, is actually a cute dumb blonde. LOL
#57 - -----
#58 –I know tater. I see Jarek’s post all over the place and it only took me a few minutes of surfing to pick up the pattern. He’s like this ALL THE TIME?
#59 – I know Mikulec, I am laughing right now at both of them
#60 – I am starting to become obsessed.
#61 – Well Deadphill, I am the quintessential NOOB, but first lets define Noob. Is a Noob someone who is simply new to a specific ability or area of discipline which could be anything OR is a Noob someone who has a fundamental understanding of whatever and then who applies that knowledge along with what they already know. Einstein said that common sense is merely a collection of misconceptions formed by the age of 18. If this were true, then everyone would be Noobs and on all levels. Those who seek loftier positions or stations in life and have done so, didn’t do it by being a Noob. I often wonder about the use of such a word and the ambiguity implied which it evokes on this forum.
#63 – I agree – I might just author such a video – step by step with picture in picture editing post.
#64 – Stop piggy-backing off of my post nv00021 and find your own– DON’T FEED THE NOOBS – DON’T FEED THE NOOBS! LOL (If this were GHOST, I would be the crazy guy on the train yelling at you to get off cuz it’s mine, mine mine.
#65 – xmoo – I am debating about the picture. Maybe I’ll upload one over the weekend, but, BUT, I want the same from all of you too. You can email me whatever, but if I’m gonna show you mine, you are damn sure going to show me yours. And hold a newspaper up with the current date so I know you’re not lying. LOL
#66 –
#67 - ---
#68 - WHERE DID YOU FIND MY PIC TOMS? That’s me alright – CPR POSE and all. I hate that picture though. That was right after I won the nut breaking contest. My hair was horrible. I looked good though, right. I mean, I had been juicing for three months prior for preparation.
#69 – I got a basic case from ATT&T store. It wasn’t for the tilt, but it fit nonetheless. I am going over to Boxwave and get some accessories. I may try the armor cases. I will buy the cell phone AA battery charger (Charge your phone anywhere with batteries), I will get the screen protectors, I will get the head phone jacky thingy to listen to music, I will get the 4GB media card and probably a few other things. I got a small pelican case with the pick-n-pluck foam initially. A little big and bulky, but offered the utmost protection in the beginning which was like two days ago. I now keep my cell phone jammer in that one and use the soft case for the tilt. I’ll let you know how the armor cases work out for me.
#70 – Jimmy - I am going to try that tonight when I get home. I hope it works. Really weird. I’ll try you CAB fix too.
#71 - ---


~Gwen

P.S. It's almost 4:20 - Gotta go!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

AllTheWay
7th March 2008, 01:05 AM
~Gwen

P.S. It's almost 4:20 - Gotta go!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I knew it a stoner :)

Gibbs
7th March 2008, 01:05 AM
Hey, Gwen!! I'm a female blonde nOOb, and I did it, too! High five, friend! I've already flashed three new ROMs, and I've had my tilt just about a month. I almost posted reallllly stupid questions several times, but kept searching the forum until I figured out what to do.

I'm currently using Alex's multimedia ROM, and added some purchased third-party software. I hadn't decided whether to keep my tilt until I flashed a new ROM, and it made all of the difference in performance and stability.

I previously had a treo, and can't live without a PDA. The tilt is fantastic compared to the treo.

cagdas
7th March 2008, 01:29 AM
Wow Gwen you reply to every post, you must really have lots of free time in your hands.

PS: himm I read all that so I must have some free time too, I should go back to work people are dying.... oppps!

tomsenna
7th March 2008, 01:50 AM
For the love of Gipetto – WHEW – Okay, okay.
*Cracks her Knuckles* *Takes A Deep Breath*

I'm startin' with Post #36 and continuing on.

Wait, you skipped #33.... the name "SkunkyGwen"?

SkunkyGwen
7th March 2008, 01:53 AM
Come on Alltheway - Can you really 'lump' me into a group like that without even knowing me? That word (Stoner) conjures up a Fast Times at Fridge Mont high, Dazed and Confused image which I am definitely am NOT. I hold down a very professional, but stressful job and at the end of the day, I love my sessions. Doesn't make me a stoner though. Maybe it does, but unlike many who do partake, I am actually motivated and my work and collateral duties do not suffer as a result. Having a hard time figuring out the meaning behind my name now? LOL :D

GIIBBS!!!! You are now my partner in crime. I have been reading up and my next step is to learn how to cook my own ROMS and ultimately, hopefully, come up with something appealing for people like me who want the diversity of a ROM along with all the pampering, but without all the tough guy cosmetics (Black Screen, unimaginative icons, etc.) You know. I want color, sound, visual cues, etc on my ROM. Most of these ROMS are guy oriented. Bold, Strong ROMS. I will learn how to do it and I will do it. Then, I will unleash a newfound sense of enthusiasm around here as far as what we want versus the plethora of ROMS designed by guys with guys in mind. I have only seen a purple interface which looked pretty cool, but it didn’t quite do it for me and purple is one of my favorite colors. Another is Red.

Yes. It is nice to have free time. We all have so little of it and the further the stinkin’ dollar drops, the more dollars Americans have to hold to buy things which is why you have to work harder and longer. By now, inflation should be just about starting to work on eating your guts out. The sad, the really sad part is that those who will suffer first, and suffer the most, from price inflation are those who do not (or cannot) increase their incomes to match the increase in prices, and they will suffer piteously because their fixed incomes will not buy as much stuff as it did yesterday, and tomorrow will be worse, and every day for the rest of their lives that they do not, somehow, miraculously, get an increase in their income, it will be worse than the day before, and they will grow angry that they must always buy less and less, and pretty soon people are getting desperate, which turbo-charges "angry." Of course, one can argue whether technology has made the guillotine passé as the weapon of choice amongst rioting mobs of angry people made destitute by price inflation, or whether the Uzi and the shoulder-fired rocket-propelled grenade are an advancement or not, but there it is.

More Food for Thought

~Gwen

Gibbs
7th March 2008, 02:27 AM
GIIBBS!!!! You are now my partner in crime. I have been reading up and my next step is to learn how to cook my own ROMS and ultimately, hopefully, come up with something appealing for people like me who want the diversity of a ROM along with all the pampering, but without all the tough guy cosmetics (Black Screen, unimaginative icons, etc.) You know. I want color, sound, visual cues, etc on my ROM. Most of these ROMS are guy oriented. Bold, Strong ROMS. I will learn how to do it and I will do it. Then, I will unleash a newfound sense of enthusiasm around here as far as what we want versus the plethora of ROMS designed by guys with guys in mind. I have only seen a purple interface which looked pretty cool, but it didn’t quite do it for me and purple is one of my favorite colors. Another is Red.


I'd love to have a prettier ROM! I've already made my today screen a bit more aesthetic with a nice nature shot, taken by moi. Let me know when you get your ROM done - I'll have to check it out!

Sleuth255
7th March 2008, 03:16 AM
Nicely done. :):) Now here's how to pay us all back:

Start answering a few noob questions yourself if you know the answers... Then, as you get better at it, maybe you might want to release that cooked ROM or code up a utility or, dare I say it, if you reach a God-like level of expertise, hack the SIMLock on the next new phone :eek:

...they'll all ask to marry you then ;)

jarek91
7th March 2008, 05:08 AM
You have no idea what you all are getting into with me. LOL
<insert lots of snipping sounds...and one rabid wombat>
#58 –I know tater. I see Jarek’s post all over the place and it only took me a few minutes of surfing to pick up the pattern. He’s like this ALL THE TIME?

Yes, all the time. It's my trademark to poke fun at everyone and everything. If I didn't I'd cry because the special effects of reality just plain suck. ^_^

Besides...why do you think I'm still single? :rolleyes:

It has absolutely nothing to do with my obsession with technology, tabletop RPGs, console games, anime, and motorcycles...really...

woohyuksheng
7th March 2008, 06:00 AM
another noob question:where could i got the 2 blonds' pics?
if we couldnt,lets shout pic pic pic pls
if i miss it,just brick me,and then i will beg u:show me pls
:D:D

jarek91
7th March 2008, 06:43 AM
Man...you guys are even more hard up than me aren't ya? And that's sayin quite a bit. It's a wonder women would even be willing to post the way the sharks just swarmed right in. Sheesh, I make one little comment about marriage that falls right in with my style of posting and everyone jumps on my bandwagon. Hey guys...GET OFF MY LAWN!! Trust me, I've got a veritable deluge of flamethrower fuel and understand that I...WILL...VERBALLY...RAPE...ALL...OF...YOU...INTO ...OBLIVION...and no Tater, that won't mean I'm cheating on you because we were never exclusive :D

*Gwen - Please pardon my predatory posting. My provocation was probably pretentious and peremptory. Perchance a proper paramour will prevail presently upon you precluding my peevish prattling.

Edvard_Greig
7th March 2008, 07:55 AM
I'm a 'n00b' here too, but I must admit that I'm sorely disappointed in the character of the people here to think that after this many replies that it is truly sad that none of you have bothered to emply some cunning linguistics.....after all we are talking about very hard reset devices after getting flashed by very ample pair of ROMs (radio too)


/just disappointed <shakes head>
//p.s. with regard to pics, I think most of the people here would be able to survive with non-identifiable 'pics' from the shoulders down.... I don't want to speak for everyone, so please correct me if I'm wrong ;-)

Mikulec
7th March 2008, 08:17 AM
and no Tater, that won't mean I'm cheating on you because we were never exclusive :D

I knew that from the beginning, I am sorry for u Tater.

Mikulec
7th March 2008, 08:18 AM
//p.s. with regard to pics, I think most of the people here would be able to survive with non-identifiable 'pics' from the shoulders down.... I don't want to speak for everyone, so please correct me if I'm wrong ;-)

You are definitely right.

Mikulec
7th March 2008, 08:24 AM
#50 – How about PB&J instead. Remember…Head Cheese IS NOT a breakfast food

Sorry, I am not good at translating a slang language, can somebody explain to me what means PB&J[I dont want to miss a offer from a blond girl(i just hope the unidentified muscle being on the pic is not you)]

Edvard_Greig
7th March 2008, 08:39 AM
Sorry, I am not good at translating a slang language, can somebody explain to me what means PB&J[I dont want to miss a offer from a blond girl(i just hope the unidentified muscle being on the pic is not you)]

A lot more benign than where your mind is probably going.....peanut butter & jelly

Mikulec
7th March 2008, 08:43 AM
A lot more benign than where your mind is probably going.....peanut butter & jelly

Dam it, somehow I knew its not a offer.:(:D

Edvard_Greig
7th March 2008, 08:50 AM
Dam it, somehow I knew its not a offer.:(:D

Sucks doesn't it? :(


pun intended

digitallsin
7th March 2008, 09:05 AM
if a man had posted those comments would all of you reacted the same way, or flamed him for being a retard.......think about it

AllTheWay
7th March 2008, 09:07 AM
if a man had posted those comments would all of you reacted the same way, or flamed him for being a retard.......think about it

Umm did you read the first post...a normal novice user does not post like that regardless of male or female. Why not encourage people who actually read the WIKI's and the stickies before posting or asking a questions like "how do I get the cube" and "Where can I get WM6.1"

Mikulec
7th March 2008, 09:09 AM
Umm did you read the first post...a normal novice user does not post like that regardless of male or female. Why not encourage people who actually read the WIKI's and the stickies before posting or asking a questions like "how do I get the cube" and "Where can I get WM6.1"

you forgot the best one: I have no sound, HELP.

_Alex_
7th March 2008, 09:18 AM
if a man had posted those comments would all of you reacted the same way, or flamed him for being a retard.......think about it

It was a highly articulated post with a inspirational message. If it was a guy, I would have just congratulated him and moved on.

We all know that we did fawn over her a bit, with some more so than others. Why? Who knows, who cares and it's pretty much over...

nace222
7th March 2008, 06:15 PM
Gwen,

Too Funny! If this post was hysterical enough..........you replied you everyones remark! Now that's service with a virtual smile :D

Just a observation: If you posted a pic that would be like dropping a pint of blood in the water of these circling Sharks......Good Luck with that! LOL

Actually I wanted to say thanks cuz if it wasn't for your post I would still be reading and have that sad-a$$ AT&T ROM. I figured if 2 Blonds can do it anyone can do it.....lol.....you started it! Reading is the key and "hooked on phonics worked for me!"

Dutty's Official WM6.1 5.2.19716 UC RTM (Cube Version) is fast, pleasing and making me lose sleep! That's good though! Love this Site and the Characters that reside here........Have a great weekend everyone!

Later
~22~
Nick in Chi-Town

JimmyMcGee
7th March 2008, 06:17 PM
<snip>
#49 – I will look into the proxy, but what would change it in the first place? After flashing Dutty’s 6.1 and installing the radio, it worked great. Then I started messing with settings and finally did a HARD RESET and reinstalled the TCMP/VIDEO (With the correct versions) and nothing happened. I HAVE NOT tried the Proxy, but I will. I am just thinking that if everything went well in the initial flash, what happened post? My messing with settings? And by settings I mean, I had the voltage meter up, the battery drain, Tray Launch, etc all going and all customized. Eventually, the ACTIONSCREEN button in the lower left of the screen changed to windows/htc... After that happened, I decided to HARD RESET and reinstall the TCMP/VIDEO, etc and ever since then, the video has not worked. I WILL CHECK THE PROXY – I THOUGHT I ALREADY DID


<snip>

#70 – Jimmy - I am going to try that tonight when I get home. I hope it works. Really weird. I’ll try you CAB fix too.
#71 - ---


~Gwen

P.S. It's almost 4:20 - Gotta go!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Re RE 48. I've done that In AdvacnedConfig Menu -> Keymappings The First Line is the Program the Second Line Is What will show on the Soft Key That How it got to \HTC\ActionScreen. Done it Myself. There are lots of Media Settings in there too.

Re RE 70. Not that there is anything wrong with Reflashing to get Youtube to work. It Might just save you some time to try these out. Hope those work for you.

Re RE PS. Umm No its only like 9 AM! :D:D

A7LAS
7th March 2008, 08:30 PM
I'm not a fan of 1000 sticky topics but this post is an inspiration to noobs all over the world. Congratulations on working your problems out on your own, and if you ever need help and i know the answer ill help you anytime!

P1Tater
7th March 2008, 08:45 PM
OK, OK, OK. It is official. All men are dogs as proven by this thread and might I add in leaving.

WOOF, WOOF, WOOF.:p:D

oh, and Jarek. Once youv'e tried Tater, you never find any BETTER.:D

_Alex_
7th March 2008, 09:08 PM
OK, OK, OK. It is official. All men are dogs as proven by this thread and might I add in leaving.

WOOF, WOOF, WOOF.:p:D

oh, and Jarek. Once youv'e tried Tater, you never find any BETTER.:D


This thread proves that men are thinking with both heads at all times, even when we're trying to use the one on our shoulders.

How's that study go again? Men think of sex 7 times a minute, women think of sex one time per 7 minutes?

BTW, Gwen I still want pics!!!! Bald, with whip cream, hell, even with a faux beard drawn in!!! LOLZ. (Damn, wrong head made me type again!!!)

P1Tater
7th March 2008, 09:11 PM
This thread proves that men are thinking with both heads at all times, even when we're trying to use the one on our shoulders.

How's that study go again? Men think of sex 7 times a minute, women think of sex one time per 7 minutes?

BTW, Gwen I still want pics!!!! Bald, with whip cream, hell, even with a faux beard drawn in!!! LOLZ. (Damn, wrong head made me type again!!!)

yep, I'm trysexual.

I'll try any sexual position at least once. With a woman might I add for all you freaks out there.:D

tomsenna
7th March 2008, 10:54 PM
Make this sticky

I'm not a fan of 1000 sticky topics but this post .....

Geez... it seems that at least a couple of these guys already did!

Jay2TheRescue
8th March 2008, 12:27 AM
Toms – I have never owned a smart phone before. I do know my way around a PC computer, but have always had the basic cell phone. I decided on the ATT&T tilt based on my first impression only. I thought it was aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Plus, I liked the tilt part of the phone. I knew absolutely nothing else about the phone or its’ capabilities. I did a search for reviews of the ATT&T tilt. Once I stumbled upon XDA forums and realized what I was actually looking at with all the available customizations, I was hooked! How perfect. I would not have purchased the phone if I couldn’t flash it. There are a lot of other Windows Mobile phones out there, but for me, the tilt was pretty, comprehensively customizable and I knew that with some hard work on my part, I could fall very easily in love with this phone and that’s exactly what happened after I got set-up yesterday. And then I had sex with it. Just kidding, JUST KIDDING – I am in rare form today. Happy, excited about my phone and thrilled that I actually accomplished something I felt was very complicated initially. All this happiness despite a rapidly approaching economic meltdown!!! :eek:

At least I will have my phone.

~Gwen

P.S. I will try your suggestions on the video issue, but I don’t think it will work as I have already done that three times. Is it possible that something in my connections is off or is the video aspect completely controlled by the flash video/TCMP file(s)? Everything I have read refers to the Flashvideo and TCMP files being installed. I have installed and reinstalled them several times and I have even HARD RESET, SOFT RESET.

I was thinking that maybe when the device sets up your internet connection for the first time after HARD RESETTING, that somehow these settings need to be changed, because I always get the error that the device couldn’t connect for unknown reasons and to check my settings. When I check settings everything looks fine. This only happens after the video player loads up.

P.S.S. Sherpa – I can only surmise from your post that it was meant as a joke - you being a senior member and all since 2004, but it was funny. Whenever I read the word “Sherpa”, I immediately think of Mount Kilimanjaro. Wonder why? Hmmm…

Can I sniff your phone??? j/k

Congrats on your new toy, errrr, phone. I'm glad you are "loving" it. I myself am somewhat a n00b on this forum, but I have been a member for years of another site where I got constantly asked the same types of questions about Motorola phones by n00bs. I found most often the people PM'ing me were 12 year old kids that tried to mod their phones, then screwed it up and then wanted me to give them a magical fix before their parental units found out.

Your testimony is proof that if someone just reads the information already posted they can learn a lot.


Enjoy!

-Jay

Doug2873
8th March 2008, 12:29 AM
someone please sticky this

_Alex_
8th March 2008, 01:15 AM
someone please sticky this

I'm not a fan of 1000 sticky topics but this post is an inspiration to noobs all over the world. Congratulations on working your problems out on your own, and if you ever need help and i know the answer ill help you anytime!

I've added it into the current sticky as one of the first items and have changed the verbiage to hopefully attract more n00bs into reading the existing post.

grandpareza
8th March 2008, 02:54 AM
hey guys, i tried to flash my phone and i'm getting a white screeen... HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!


No I'm just dickin' around. Yeah, like you, I'm a newbie as well..in many aspects. 98% of my questions have been answerd with the Google Search. The wiki's are simple, the stickies are great, and thats all that you need.

Hell, I came into here not having a clue what the hell HTC stood for...but its amazing what reading does to a person.

Reading works! :)

Gibbs
8th March 2008, 03:45 AM
This thread proves that men are thinking with both heads at all times, even when we're trying to use the one on our shoulders.

How's that study go again? Men think of sex 7 times a minute, women think of sex one time per 7 minutes?

BTW, Gwen I still want pics!!!! Bald, with whip cream, hell, even with a faux beard drawn in!!! LOLZ. (Damn, wrong head made me type again!!!)

I beg to differ. I can tell you that I think about sex a whole lot more than once every 7 minutes. :p

finesse
9th March 2008, 10:38 AM
I've added it into the current sticky as one of the first items and have changed the verbiage to hopefully attract more n00bs into reading the existing post.

Who made you redundant thread police?

f**king kaiser geeks.

AllTheWay
9th March 2008, 11:30 AM
Who made you redundant thread police?

f**king kaiser geeks.

LOL sounds like somebody got burned in the past....cool down sunny...no need to get feisty.

hamudi
10th March 2008, 03:00 AM
did someone ask for OP's pics ?? ;)

_Alex_
10th March 2008, 03:05 AM
did someone ask for OP's pics ?? ;)


Yes, numerous times in many different ways.

FWIW, I noticed that Gibbs put up a pic. The kaiser has never looked better :D

Gibbs
10th March 2008, 03:24 AM
Thanks, Alex!

Your ROM rawks.

tomsenna
10th March 2008, 06:17 AM
Looks like that ;), and

Favorite things...

Reading this thread today has been good for a few laughs.

I AM the wife, so my husband is the person who complains about me spending time flashing new ROMs to my tilt! :D

... and ...

I beg to differ. I can tell you that I think about sex a whole lot more than once every 7 minutes. :p

It just doesn't get much better than that, does it guys?

hamudi
10th March 2008, 04:45 PM
Yes, numerous times in many different ways.

FWIW, I noticed that Gibbs put up a pic. The kaiser has never looked better :D

aaah....i just saw who Gibbs is...good to see a few females on here....

Mikulec
10th March 2008, 05:02 PM
yep, I'm trysexual.

I'll try any sexual position at least once. With a woman might I add for all you freaks out there.:D

U saved yourself from a lot of offers by the last sentence.:D

DarkDvr
10th March 2008, 07:39 PM
THis should be in "self-improvement" section.

StevesDesigns
10th July 2008, 03:18 AM
Awsome Gwen!!!!

Ive just upgraded from an HTC Wizard (TMO MDA) to the Kaiser (ATT Tilt), and I have done lots of ROM changing on the the Wizard... I look forward to trying out the Cooked Roms the great Kaiser chefs have created here. Its already obvious to me that I too will neeeeeeed to read lots of posts before I get started.

Wish me luck...

StevesDesigns
11th July 2008, 06:04 AM
It Worked... whew.... Running Duttys Rom.... Was a little worried when it errored out at 18% the first time, but followed the directions and it went all the way thru the second time.

Just goes to show that reading the threads here really do work...

I dont post alot of posts, because I dont like to ask questions... I do my best to figure it out on my own... Which is why after over a year of being a member, Im still only a junior member. oh well.....

IronSavior
11th July 2008, 01:05 PM
http://www.flippeh.de/funPics/toLazyToRename/tits%20or%20gtfo.png

loki49
11th July 2008, 03:38 PM
Hi Gwen,
I just wanted to add my 2 cents. Congratulations.

I have had my Tilt for only about a week. But I had the 8525 & the 8125 before that. I didn't start flashing till the 8525 though with JJ (Props JJ :D). But I did flash the fool out of it. Thanks too JJ and of course XDA. These guys are fantastic. With my tilt I float between here and tiltusers. You will find some of the best people in the world, who are always willing to help.

I am using Dutty's Hybrid now. It was my first flash :rolleyes:. I just can't change it right now, it is awesome. Props to you Dutty. AMAZING!!!

Again congrats... And happy flashing.

loki

pyraxiate
31st July 2008, 04:13 AM
Im always happy to hear when people come here not looking to be spoonfed information!!!

berryphone
31st July 2008, 03:18 PM
TO GWEN -
from another blone female

A true inspriation, that read - I AM the extreme noob. I have 4 grandchildren I've never even posted on a forum before now. Yes I have a phone that is way over my head - But I will not have a useless phone, I will set it up to best fit my needs and use it productively, or I will fry it & trash the d*## thing while learning, whichever comes frist. Just wanted you to know however - Your my hero - I am going to try to do it too!

BLONDE POWER!!!!!!

muffin789
2nd September 2008, 07:09 PM
I too am a blonde female, so there seems to be a few of us about - calendar, maybe??? lol

I'm getting an o2 XDA Stellar in a couple weeks on the recommendation of a friend, and it'll be my first WM phone, and first mobile that's capable of anything more than just ringing, and I'm really looking forward to it!

I wish I could say that I won't come on here and ask dumb questions, as I probably will, but I'll try not to let the side down too badly!

Be gentle with me!

maggiemermaid
26th September 2008, 05:51 PM
I'm a woman, red head (a few shades lighter than the carpet due to Ms Clairol), and married (just thought I'd get all that out of the way), an Extreme Newb, kinda techy, not so Geeky (yet, but I hope to be some day). I just got my (locked) Att Tilt the other day ($200 on Craigslist - gotta love a bargin!). Chose it for the WiFi, Qwerty keyboard and MOST of all for the GPS, becase above all I am a woman with no sense of direction! My first obstacle was to get it unlocked as I use Tmobile. Tried and tried to get it SIM unlocked with all the suggestions found here (I shamefully admit that I tried a couple of the "give us your money and we'll give you the unlock code -oh, no we won't" sites too), kept getting the icky white screen. Even tried calling ATT for the unlock, they'll be emailing me the unlock code next week......tick, tock, tick, tock..... Managed to get my dad to call them, he's an ATT customer, and get the code for me immediately. I'm ALL about the immediate gratifications! Anyway, got it unlocked, and flashed a ROM that I bought off ebay (I know, I know). It works for what it is but am looking for something more to my liking, looking at Dutty's 6.1. Next will be to figure out how to concieve a little ROM of my very own. Anyway, all that to say HI, I'm a newb, female, mainly chose the Tilt for the GPS, I WILL DO THIS MOSTLY ON MY OWN and you that you guys are HILARIOLUS! Hugs, Maggs :D

KD8DNS
26th September 2008, 05:57 PM
I'm a woman, red head (a few shades lighter than the carpet due to Ms Clairol), and married (just thought I'd get all that out of the way), an Extreme Newb, kinda techy, not so Geeky (yet, but I hope to be some day). I just got my (locked) Att Tilt the other day ($200 on Craigslist - gotta love a bargin!). Chose it for the WiFi, Qwerty keyboard and MOST of all for the GPS, becase above all I am a woman with no sense of direction! My first obstacle was to get it unlocked as I use Tmobile. Tried and tried to get it SIM unlocked with all the suggestions found here (I shamefully admit that I tried a couple of the "give us your money and we'll give you the unlock code -oh, no we won't" sites too), kept getting the icky white screen. Even tried calling ATT for the unlock, they'll be emailing me the unlock code next week......tick, tock, tick, tock..... Managed to get my dad to call them, he's an ATT customer, and get the code for me immediately. I'm ALL about the immediate gratifications! Anyway, got it unlocked, and flashed a ROM that I bought off ebay (I know, I know). It works for what it is but am looking for something more to my liking, looking at Dutty's 6.1. Next will be to figure out how to concieve a little ROM of my very own. Anyway, all that to say HI, I'm a newb, female, mainly chose the Tilt for the GPS, I WILL DO THIS MOSTLY ON MY OWN and you that you guys are HILARIOLUS! Hugs, Maggs :D


Gongrats, and welcome. My only question is, why would you buy a rom off e-bay. They are free here. Im not trying to make you feel stupid, Just a bunch of us here hate that people make money from others generosity. But anyway welcome to XDA and hope you enjoy.

maggiemermaid
26th September 2008, 06:08 PM
Gongrats, and welcome. My only question is, why would you buy a rom off e-bay. They are free here. Im not trying to make you feel stupid, Just a bunch of us here hate that people make money from others generosity. But anyway welcome to XDA and hope you enjoy.

Thank you for the welcome. Unfortunately I didn't reverse engineer my research.... The software I got from ebay lead me here.... Once I find the ROM I want I will definitely reward them for their troubles! So far I have found my time here frustrating, educational and most importantly entertaining! I'm sure ya'll be hearing from me....... but not before my due diligence! Maggs :D

paul.macleod
16th October 2009, 10:23 PM
Inspired!

Very, very noob.

chrisman567
18th October 2009, 09:46 PM
any 3rd grader who knows how to read can do anything on this website..
its not that amazing
if you can play simon says you can do anything (following instructions

whistler4ever
19th October 2009, 09:55 AM
definitely impressed on this side!! Congrats!

JeckyllHavok
19th October 2009, 06:11 PM
I love you..........:D

shellbean
19th October 2009, 09:32 PM
I too have spent my time reading post after post after post after.....well, you get the idea.

I have seen the posts over and over; "stuck at tri color screen Help", "how do I (insert redundant question here)", etc.

While doing my research, I came across Gwen, lovely Gwen, and her post. I too am a woman, although not blond, and have limited to moderate technical ability. I can read and follow directions though. I also am able to use tools such as search to find information more specific to what I need.

It took me a lot of time and reading. I didn't want to brick my phone but I didn't want to bother anyone with a question that had been answered many times already. So, I spent the required amount of time, varies with individual, and when I was confident, flashed my first custom rom. Wow! What a reward for the time and effort I spent. The only thing is, why did nobody mention that after flashing your first rom you would probably end up needing a 12 step program :eek: Warning flashing can be addictive :D.

Anyway, I'm not as elloquent as Gwen, but what she has to say is profound and so true. If you want the information and knowledge it is there for the taking. Spend the time, do your research and the rewards will be yours.

The wonderful people here at XDA do us all a great service by sharing their knowledge, do them a service by doing your research first.

Danh2009
20th October 2009, 12:19 AM
WTG Gwen,

I always seem to see n00b questions posted round here... and even i have posted a couple of dumb ones.

but.... some would say that technically if you have done all that without a
N00b post then you shouldnt be really classed as a N00b.

well done, you are living proof that you can actually find something by using the xda-developers search feature!!

sebasbabel
21st November 2009, 03:44 PM
Tank you very much.
Thank you very much for this message of support because some have additional difficulties such as language or master it soon and it cost us more to understand why the how and when ...
TNK

PTH0209
21st November 2009, 11:25 PM
good job..patient is a virtue..keep it up..anything can be done as long u put hard work n effect into it..