Re-updating (cooking) ROM/Phone

[SimpTheChimp]

Previously, I just used DCD's pre-cooked ROM and Phone; however, I am considering getting the kitchen and cooking my own ROM. So my questions are:


I believe I can re-flash the phone software if necessary without losing everything on the phone. Correct?
What about the ROM itself? If I reflash it will basically hard reset my phone, correct? i.e. I will lose all my data/software. So how does everyone keep from having to reload everything every time they reflash? Would using Resco Backup allow me to restore stuff and not mess up the newly flashed ROM? If so, what is the procedure?


Thanks!

Chimp (Tom)

[jambrose]

Previously, I just used DCD's pre-cooked ROM and Phone; however, I am considering getting the kitchen and cooking my own ROM. So my questions are:


I believe I can re-flash the phone software if necessary without losing everything on the phone. Correct?
What about the ROM itself? If I reflash it will basically hard reset my phone, correct? i.e. I will lose all my data/software. So how does everyone keep from having to reload everything every time they reflash? Would using Resco Backup allow me to restore stuff and not mess up the newly flashed ROM? If so, what is the procedure?


Thanks!

Chimp (Tom)

1. Yes it will keep your Radio ROM intacked so no lose there.
2. Yes it will be like a hard reset. Most use the UC option or a MortScript to reload applications and registry settings. Some good info here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=366337&highlight=reg+xml+tool).