Starting from scratch, is there a FAQ?

outofgum · #1 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 08:11 AM

A couple of hours ago I knew nothing about PPC. I decided to get a Sprint HTC Diamond a couple of days ago because I like the company, I like the design, and I really needed a new phone.

The phone arrived today. Following the advice on several forums, I unlocked the phone and flashed the ROM to Juicy. It was easy, there were very clear instructions.

Now I'm venturing further out, and I've got some basic questions that I can't seem to find answers for. The foremost is how do I install CAB files onto the phone? I'm running vista, do I need to use Windows Mobile Device Center? Can I copy it to the removable disk and run it from there? Do I need to browse the web from the phone and install from there? People provide CAB files, but no instructions on how to use them.

Also, is there a way to update the ROM without wiping everything off the phone? Or can you backup everything and just sync it after the update?

If there's a FAQ that answers these and other basic questions, please let me know cause I've been looking. Thanks!!

**darren.wlsn1** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 08:33 AM

first off, welcome here. as for cabs, thats an easy one. i use my ppc to dl (download) all cabs. i save them all to my internal storage (on diamond) then fid the cab on internal and tap on it. it will ask where you want to install, i try internal for all cabs that i can.( for memory reasons) there ya go, spb backup is my fav. backup tool, works well for all your needs. http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/ a little how to on cabs, http://www.pocketpccentral.net/help/...l_cab_file.htm

av8or · #3 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 11:11 AM

darren, does that spb backup everything? i have a program for work that i input alot of data into that it stores proprietorially
along with contacts and settings?

is there something out there that i can listen to the pens thru the phone online with? lol they really wooped up on atlanta last night, couldn't believe the scores when the alerts came thru my phone

outofgum · #4 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the info. I've been browsing this site through my phone and its a little cumbersome but not too bad.

I've been trying to get the gmail app onto my phone. Does anyone use it or am I the only one that really likes the interface?

**No1ustad** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Lol. it's actually kinda funny that you started with flashing, and moved on to installing cabs... kinda reverse, but ok...

**darren.wlsn1** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by av8or

darren, does that spb backup everything? i have a program for work that i input alot of data into that it stores proprietorially
along with contacts and settings?

is there something out there that i can listen to the pens thru the phone online with? lol they really wooped up on atlanta last night, couldn't believe the scores when the alerts came thru my phone

i use sirius for games on ppc. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=26310 if you dont have that use this link and choose pa, the kdka am station, they have almost all the games. http://www.thestreamcenter.com/PDA/