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Exclamation tmobile my touch 3g theme question

very new to this site and phone anyways how do i install themes on my device
 
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very new to this site and phone anyways how do i install themes on my device
You need to root your phone and put a custom ROM on it. Scroll down to the forum that is specific for your phone (there's a huge picture of it next to the right forum) and find a tutorial.

Alternatively, you can go to cyanogenmod.com and go to the wiki there. There's a good tutorial on getting a custom ROM on your phone, which will then allow you to apply a theme.

The best thing I can say is to read as much info you can, which will involve google searches and searches here, and make sure you understand 100% what you are doing. There are some steps that can brick your phone if you don't read and understand fully what's going on.
 
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You need to root your phone and put a custom ROM on it. Scroll down to the forum that is specific for your phone (there's a huge picture of it next to the right forum) and find a tutorial.

Alternatively, you can go to cyanogenmod.com and go to the wiki there. There's a good tutorial on getting a custom ROM on your phone, which will then allow you to apply a theme.

The best thing I can say is to read as much info you can, which will involve google searches and searches here, and make sure you understand 100% what you are doing. There are some steps that can brick your phone if you don't read and understand fully what's going on.

Dont let it all scare you though...it really is a simple task...like phantom said...read the instructions 2-3 times before you attempt it to make sure you understand each step.
 
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ok doesnt sound to bad but how do i root the phone
 
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When you go through the process...you will obtain root access automatically
 
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Dashing to action, but then as soon as im done clashing, gonna hold your and smash it.

http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how...-in-one-click/

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Dashing to action, but then as soon as im done clashing, gonna hold your and smash it.

http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how...-in-one-click/

Watch this right vid kiddo
I myself used a kind of hybrid tutorial for Cyanognen. I downgraded and then used the one-click root app to load cyanogen onto my phone. Cyanogen doesn't mention this method on his site, but I have to be honest, I rooted 3 phone in 20 minutes with that method from start to finish and it was probably easier than scratching my ass.

 
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