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I just ordered my 6800! So many Qs

I just ordered the xv6800, an upgrade from my Treo 650. Upon ordering, my research began (about 6 hours ago!)... It is now about 3 AM, and I am due at work in 4 hours. My questions are simple, and I know I am a noob loser, I know, but if someone could guide me to answers, even a simple answer like search words or anything, I would soooo appreciate it!
Questions/Statements:
Heres my experience level:
For my treo to support a 4gb sd card, way back in the day, I had to edit the rom and change the FAT 16 to FAT 32. There was so many guides on how to update the rom, that it was really childs play, even though I was sweating every step. So basically I know nothing, but I have fiddled.
I want to have the iphone skin/mod/theme or a "cube" theme (god I am a newb). Do I have to modify the rom? Are their any guides?
What is Flashing? Is this the same as unlocking? What is unlocking? (Guides?)
Is setting up VOIP way out of my realm? I saw this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070
but since it is not an idiot proof step by step, i got discouraged. What are those pictures all about, is it really as easy as just copying the configurations displayed in the screenshots?
I also want to have:
Slide to unlock (iphone function)
X closes the application (i read somewhere this is a 'must have')
MMS
SMS chat thread (like the treo's, also read somewhere this is a must have)
Another major question: Are mods for the sprint mogul, the alltell version of the phone the same as for the xv6800, or are the processes and such all way different (I am under the impression they are the same, but just checking)
I really think these are some of the basic questions that tons of NOOBS want to ask, but are intimidated to ask on such a knowledgable forum. Any help will be greatly appreciated, and I look forward to making plenty of paypal donations in the future, again and again and again haha, to all you guys (n girls) that can help pimp my ride errrr, phone.
-Nate

Welcome to XDA!
The first thing you need to do which would help expand your knowledge of the resource here is to read the General & sticky threads that relate to your application. These threads will branch off and direct you into the direction that you will want to take your device.
There is too much information here to be idealy mapped out; reading & bookmarking will become common practice and as topics, phrases and jargon become familiar, so will your speed in finding, installing and customizing...

Hello, i just want to say that it was a good move u made from switchin from 650 to 6800, i did it from 700wx to 6800. i would recommend first to check ur rom version and if it is not the newest rom which is 2.17, u might wanna check the customs roms out there or update it before staring messin with the custom apps because it happened to me, i had an old one and I installed a but of apps n then the new rom came up and it messed me up so i had to do a hard reset.
As for the cube, search keywords like cube, htc touchflo, htc apps, you might also like;
htc touch skins: touch skins
htc home plugin: Lets u mess with the htc home screen
phm reg: for all the manual reg edits and minimal hacks that r not on .cab
hidevista: cool top app with replaces the old START and adds a baterry metter
flashlight: self exp
LED Killer 3.1: to kill that DAMN BLINKIN LIGHT!
pimp backup: lets u back up ur contacts, task, calendar met, sms, mms, etc sprite backup: ($) lets u backup ur whole ppc
oxios hibernate: It helps u realease mem n make it a bit faster
oxios closeapps: Lets u close the apps instead of minimizin them,
TCPMP n Flash Bundle: lets u watch youtube,video.google, n more, fullversion MMS: A must, to send pic mail
PCMcontacts: iphone contacts like
PCMkeyboard: bigger better
threaded sms: self exp,
2slide2unlock: lock app like the iphone.
WkTASK: keeps tabs of open apps next to the START buttom, like windows tabs
total commander: another reg edit soft.
google maps: self exp
UI Tweaker: lets u customize all the colors in the ppc.
All of the above u can find it here in the forums or google search, n the best of all THEY ARE FREE! Enjoy and dont be afraid to ask around, i learned that there are no "stupid questions" if you do some research first instead of just go straight to questions cause u r to lazy to search and read.
Hope this helps.

lalord69 said:
Hello, i just want to say that it was a good move u made from switchin from 650 to 6800, i did it from 700wx to 6800. i would recommend first to check ur rom version and if it is not the newest rom which is 2.17, u might wanna check the customs roms out there or update it before staring messin with the custom apps because it happened to me, i had an old one and I installed a but of apps n then the new rom came up and it messed me up so i had to do a hard reset.
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Verizon doesn't have a 2.17 ROM out. That is only for Sprint. There are custom ROMS for Verizon devices that use some of the 2.17 drivers.

blazingwolf said:
Verizon doesn't have a 2.17 ROM out. That is only for Sprint. There are custom ROMS for Verizon devices that use some of the 2.17 drivers.
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good point, forgot to mention that, the ROM 2.17 is only for sprint, and like blazingwolf said, there are custom ROMs for almost all carriers. Thanks blazingwolf for the missed point..

going from hero to CM. questions and wants.

first off, i'm still pretty much a n00b to android modding. and i'm giving up on hero cause i've just never had a rom work perfectly. So i downloaded GDE and i love it and gives me one of the features i wanted from hero. I can live without the bookmark widget that i love so much. so i've decided i want something stable and with 1.6 so CM it is.
So first things first outside of whats here: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/about is there any special SPL or other mod i have to do. Or do i have to put back an older SPL because i installed a hero rom?
2nd question. I'd really like an eclair icon theme (with all the new eclair icons) but with the HERO style notification bar. i tried searching but there were soo many and many were way to crazy. Basically all i want is just the eclair icons+hero bar.
Okay, now heres the part that i really need some help understanding. I know people ported some of the HTC apps to the G1, can this be done to CM on the mytouch? mainly these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=515840 To have the hero gallery/camera/keyboard would be just down right amazing.
Also, even though i know the answer is probably no, is there anyway to get the HTC browser on CM?
Guess one last thing would be, anyway to get the hero lock screen for CM?
And thats that. If any of the answers are no, thats fine i'll still go to CM but i'm really hoping i can get as much hero as possible.
Thanks in advance.

40 views and 18 hours and no replies? kinda sucks.
Well i did a few things myself. apparently CM has the eclair icons now so that saved that trouble. Even though the market one dosn't have the icon unless i use bettercut it seems impossible to give it the icon casue metamorph keeps making the market crash.
found a nice hero style bar which i actually modified myself a bit. Nice to see you can modify the metamorph images before you use them.
But still can't find any answer to my last 3 questions. the haykuro apps, the htc browser, and the hero lock screen

[Q] Choosing a ROM

I am completely new to the whole ROM scene, but with the possibility of landscape menus in manila 2.5.1922, I really need to check it out! However, there are so many ROMs out there, and I have no idea which one I should try.
So I guess what I am asking is: What is the most reliable/stable ROM with Manila 2.5.1922/landscape support?
Thanks!

It's bumptastic!

that's a tough question to answer.if there were one rom better than the others we'd all be using that one!
read some of the rom threads...the important stuff is inn the first post usually.
next, learn what the different versions of the different parts mean. is it windows 6.5 or 6.5.3, what manilla build is it and what's the difference... then you will be able to make your own informed decision.

This type of thread is usually locked by a mod, so I'll get in first ;-)
Only you can decide which rom is right for you, really. Best thing is to look at the existing threads for roms, and try one you like the looks of.
Almost all roms here are constantly being improved, so it's very difficult for someone else to recommend a particular rom over another one for you, as within a week one may have added new features over another.

Depends what are you looking for.
Speed?
Stability?
New features?
I personally seek a ROM that is close to original HTC but with improved speed and new features. I don't search for fastest ROM, just a ROM that is little bit optimized with tweaks from this place:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583638
also I like how start button is moved to the bottom so ROMs with that feature are also welcomed. Threaded mail in messaging is also nice feature. When it comes to looks I like the squarish buttons instead of rounded default ones.
At this moment I found that this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614006
(23518 version) is all that I need at this moment.
Happy hunting

The only thing I'm actually is something that works just like the original ROM, but with landscape support in the menus. Does the miri ROM do that?

Overlord Yuri said:
The only thing I'm actually is something that works just like the original ROM, but with landscape support in the menus. Does the miri ROM do that?
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No it does not.

You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=606932
very close to original

Also if you can wait a bit here will appear new version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=576578
based on 28217 build ??
according to http://twitter.com/l3v5y

[16 FEB][APP] ModMob 0.9.6 - Tutorials, Tools and Roms [Formally RomHelper]

I'm fairly new to programming but I thought I would have a go at an app that could help people flash roms, radios, change themes, find new apps etc. The app is simple (and I meen really simple) at the moment but I am hoping to extend its functionality soon. Basically what the app does is provide you with the tools, download links and instructions that you will need to flash a rom/radio/spl etc to your device.
I have also tried to include links to the best apps, mods & tweaks that your device has to offer, this part of the app is in early development at the moment but it is quickly growing.
I am programming this in c# and I'm a bit of a nuub at it so if there are any developers out there who like the look/idea of the app then please feel free to contact me, I will glady give the source code to anyone who wants it as I would like this app to be as helpful and usefull as it can.
Feedback is much appreciated and I would love some requests or ideas?
DOWNLOAD
http://www.96edwy.com/romhelper.html
or use one of these mirrors
0.9.6 http://www.mediafire.com/?rjljuh3kw3tb9lb
0.9.5 http://www.mediafire.com/?lqx3hykb3l83fb1
0.9.0 http://www.mediafire.com/?0saelhl0th5gxif
0.8.9 http://www.mediafire.com/?hfytybnn3dvt2tl
0.8.8 http://www.mediafire.com/?bmfraxjg0bvgnwh
0.8.7 http://www.mediafire.com/?7er9f8nn59pim56
0.8.5 http://www.mediafire.com/?dti9r6jxhck9860
0.8.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?u61yzme74q485zq
0.8 http://www.mediafire.com/?hz5z5snsiky5gup
Features:
easy to use UI
provides tutorials, both written and video
direct download links to roms and tools
tools menu where the user can select a tool e.g. MAGLDR and it will be downloaded in the background
Planned features:
unzip tools automatically and open folder.
run tools directly from the program
nicer looking ui
more devices
android and winmo apps section (coming in next update)
search function
HTML:
CHANGELOG:
15/02/2011: v0.9.6
Added an apps, themes and mods section
Changed name of program to ModMob
Updated ROMs for existing devices
Added new ROMs
Clockwork Mod now in tools menu
Tool downloads now run in the background, unzip and open the directory
24/01/2011: v0.9.5
Added ROMs for the Nexus One, Desire and HD Mini
Updated ROMs for existing devices
Added General sections for WP7, WinMo & Android
Added/updated tooltips for many items
Started mirroring ROMs and tools to my mediafire account
18/01/2011: v0.9.0
Added HD2 EU + US Radios
Added Link To XDA Forum
18/01/2011: v0.8.9
Added MAGLDR 1.12 to tools menu
10/01/2011: v0.8.8
UI is now much easier to use, you can navigate via tree view or image view
More phones added (nexus one, desire hd, desire)
Tidied up some of the code
09/01/2011: v0.8.7
Added context menu (file,about,tools)
1 click download of tools via tools menu
In built downloader for tools
09/01/2011: v0.8.5
Application now checks for updates on startup
06/01/2011: V0.8.1
Added Features & Screenshots To Energy ROM section
Added Program Icon
06/01/2011: V0.8
Initial release

i cant believe over 100 views and no one has any ideas or feedback for me, i know its not the best program in the world but a few replys would be nice.

This would be ideal for looking into things instead of using the lame "search" feature (no offense) or keep looking through the pages .
But the tile is a lil bit misleading, as ROM Helper doesn't actually describes what does the app do . I mean it's just my opinion to change to something more informative, like ROM instructor for instance, title .
Also you won't draw attention in here, try posting it in a more specific section : ) .
Such a good app, keep up the good work because that what our community should do ! I wish i was a developer, even a noob one : ), cuz i have lots of apps' ideas but they're just in my head !
Keep it up

kawazaki said:
This would be ideal for looking into things instead of using the lame "search" feature (no offense) or keep looking through the pages .
But the tile is a lil bit misleading, as ROM Helper doesn't actually describes what does the app do . I mean it's just my opinion to change to something more informative, like ROM instructor for instance, title .
Also you won't draw attention in here, try posting it in a more specific section : ) .
Such a good app, keep up the good work because that what our community should do ! I wish i was a developer, even a noob one : ), cuz i have lots of apps' ideas but they're just in my head !
Keep it up
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thanks for the words of encouragement, your feedback has been very helpful

I think you have a typo. You wrote KernAL insead of Kernel.
Its a great programm and i was looking for somethink like this a long time ago.
i know its a hell of work, but a start screen where you can search according to things like "6.5 or 6.5.3" and "cookie or "non-cookie", etc. I think its impossible because its just to much work as i guess you are connecting all the face manually.
Anyway, thanks a lot, i like it!
OT- Edit! I just noticed your Шапка-Ушанка - have u been to russia lately?

oida_oida said:
I think you have a typo. You wrote KernAL insead of Kernel.
Its a great programm and i was looking for somethink like this a long time ago.
i know its a hell of work, but a start screen where you can search according to things like "6.5 or 6.5.3" and "cookie or "non-cookie", etc. I think its impossible because its just to much work as i guess you are connecting all the face manually.
Anyway, thanks a lot, i like it!
OT- Edit! I just noticed your Шапка-Ушанка - have u been to russia lately?
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thanks and cheers about the typo, i will change it now, new version is being uploaded as i type this. and i wanted to add a search function but it wasnt working for me, im sure ill get round to it tho.
also i have been to russia but not recently, got my hat from outside the big museum in st petersburg, ive been learning to speak a bit of russian too for a hobby. dont know how you spell it in russian but i can say it ok "boy apinima paruski" lol

This is a great concept and could be a fantastic alternative to searching through the forums for what you need.
I'm sure you're still working on it, but at the moment some of the ROM headers link only to their download page (i.e. hotfile), and not to a description.
It looks like a lot of work, but it would be great if it becomes a comprehensive resource. Thanks for all of your effort!

app updated to version 0.9.5
24/01/2011
Added ROMs for the nexus one, desire and hd mini
Updated ROMs for existing devices
Added General sections for wp7, winmo & android
added/updated tooltips for many items
started mirroring roms and tools to my mediafire account

added video demo the the first post.. ENJOY

app updated, looking for stuff to add, requests please?
15/02/2011: v0.9.6
Added an apps, themes and mods section
Changed name of program to ModMob
Updated ROMs for existing devices
Added new ROMs
Clockwork Mod now in tools menu
Tool downloads now run in the background, unzip and open the directory

Will give this a look later, thanks.
Chipped From The Bunker Via My HD2

Grey Wallpaper preview in Sense Roms

Hello,
I am a huge fan of the sense roms over here, but I discovered a problem in almost all roms(this happends to me atleast), I have used the Energy Rom, and the hadric sense rom, and a couple other sense roms. When I want to set a wallpaper, I go the the backgrounds tap, there you have this flippy wallpaper preview, where you can slide through the wallpapers, All wallpapers are grey, like they can't preview, so are the Live wallpapers. Anyone else having this problem too?
Thanks in advance.

Well I would definitely suggest searching next time friend, posts like this leave you open for flaming or bashing. This is a well known and documented issue with Sense 3.xx roms since the beginning. If you want to see them just select menu then grid view.

chrisrj28 said:
Well I would definitely suggest searching next time friend, posts like this leave you open for flaming or bashing. This is a well known and documented issue with Sense 3.xx roms since the beginning. If you want to see them just select menu then grid view.
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I always search for items, but I couldn't find something about this, and I've never found something in a thread about the tabs. If a similar thread like this already exists, I am sorry for this. I am just interested in making a rom perfectly . Thanks for your advice btw.

I think is different hardware cause hd2 is porting,,,,
maybe not fully all features can be use.....