TP Roms
 

Ok I am somewhat profficient with my TP now as of customizing and adding applications but i have always wondered what is the differences between custom roms as opposed to the stock rom?

Re: TP Roms
 

Custom ROM's have certain applications already included in the ROM as opposed to having to install them on a stock ROM.. A custom ROM is basically a stock ROM stripped to the bare, then 'customized' as seen fit by the Cook to fit one's own needs... Most custom ROM's run faster then a stock ROM, but not all are as stable as a stock ROM.. A custom ROM can also have certain hacks and tweaks in it already while a stock ROM will need to be tweaked or hacked... Both type of ROM's are good to use.. To run a custom ROM however, your phone needs to be unlocked...

Re: TP Roms
 

BD summed it up nicely...but also look here to learn more.

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Coz