Why change roms?

[Markc2]

Greetings. I'm so glad I've found this forum, I've been reading and learning a lot. I have a Tilt and love it. Stock WM 6.1 rom, "clean" no bloatware install. I'd like to upgrade it using Dutty's rom, my question is what is the main number one advantage to doing so?
I'm pretty happy using SPB Mobile 3, having switched from Point UI, SPB Mobile 2 before that, M2D before that, and the phone is reasonably fast. Are other roms noticeably faster? That would be my main reason for changing roms. Sorry if this is a noob question but I have been reading a lot and only find a few references to speed in new roms. Thanks for any help.

[fone_fanatic]

The beauty of this community is the diversity of customizations which includes all the cooked roms available to us.

Windows mobile (in my view) would be no where without all the hacks/tweaks/customizations that this forum brings to us.

Now you ask the benefit to flashing custom roms?

Basicly it allows you to transform your device/phone to how you want it to the tee! Each rom has its pros and cons. I personally use Abusalza's roms as they are really snappy and have many useful apps included.
Duttys roms are great as well. I want to say one of dutty's roms is the best i've ever put on my device but he hasn't made a rom recently for the kaiser so its kind of outdated and i need to have the latest and best running on my device ;))

Its not that hard to flash a rom and check it out for a couple hours to see if you like it or not so go ahead and expirement with different roms!

Also reading is key! i'm pretty confident in saying any trouble you run into has already stumped someone else before and there is a solution. As you search and read to solve your own problems it will expand you knowledge which enables you to help someone else on this community making you a valueable member!

Just make sure you check out this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835) and when bored, read through the wiki.

[ai6908]

It's just fun! I am a flash junkie :D...thats why I flash all the time!

[Markc2]

Thanks so much for your answers. The fun part has grabbed me as well, I really want to try it but have to go through the unlock business first I guess.

[ChumleyEX]

Dutty's last rom was from over a year ago, you may want to look into something newer, ROM's have changed a bit since then.

[Jon Stewart]

Yes, a new rom will significantly improve your phone's speed, functionality and if you install a newer radio as well will even improve your phone's battery life, reception, media playback and your camera's functionality.

Read this guide before installing your first rom as you'll need to install a hardspl before you do a rom install...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835

My personal recommendation for you is to install this rom (Abusalza's PDACorner X4)...

AT&T Tilt Rom - http://www.ponack.net/abusalza/Ultimate-X.V4.Lite-S.2G.rar

Upgrade to a newer radio and install SPB Mobile Shell 3 and iGO(you can get it from torrents) after you install the rom.

It's the perfect combination.

I'm sure others will recommend a few additional programs to install on top of that as well.

[Markc2]

Thanks, I've been thinking about the WM 6.5 roms....

[joshkoss]

Hey Guys,
Closing thread in an effort to keep threads clean and uncluttered.
Rom flashing is all personal preference which you will discover once you begin flashing roms to find the perfect one for you. a new thread is not needed on this subject.

Peace and take care,
Joshua