Newbie questions for updating xv6800

[sporkus]

I have been preparing to update my 6800 to the DCD roms and I have a few questions:


1.I downloaded the DCD Rom for Verizon but I am confused as to the need or the function of the kitchen rom. Do I need this?
2. where would I get the extra programs (games, adobe reader etc) back from after the update?

I am using the ppcgeeks guide in preperation to update

I have updated all kinds of equipment over the years but never a phone so I am just trying to err on the side of caution.

Thanks
Sporkus

[rmancl]

if you use the kitchen to create a rom you can choose to install the entertainment oem (games) and to install adobe pdf reader as well as many other apps.

The kitchen will create a new rom for you so no need to use the precompiled one.

dcd's kitchen is pretty straight forward just follow the instructions

[JerrytheGreat]

Take a couple of hours, and READ, READ, READ these threads ad nauseum!!!
learn from everyone else's mistakes, know what to expect, and how to fix any challenges that come your way before you sweat bullets thinking you've bricked your phone.
jtg

[prepsssuck]

Then read some more...the first flashing is always the bullet sweater... you will flash many many many time after that.

[Keystone]

Take a couple of hours, and READ, READ, READ these threads an nauseum!!!:) The best advice! The worst mistake one starting out can make is looking for shortcuts and listening to one saying how easy it is, you just have to do this.....It can be easy -- very easy to dig yourself a hole and return seeking help for very familiar issues..

Take the time to learn for yourself, don't limit yourself to a single option, and remember that there is not a single ROM/kitchen to choose from. There are choices ranging from the cuttng edge and experimental, pimped (won't forget that thread), to the relatively mundane that are as stock as possible.

Also, check out the fundamentals in the XDA-Wiki for the Titan (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Titan).

......We really should have a sticky thread for this upgrading forum to inform the newbies of the generalised basics..