Changing ROM basic question, help needed

[dahray02]

OK, so this has been my first WM phone and i've learned alot since last nov when i got it. I've customized the hell out of it and got it where i want. I'm using an older JD ROM, but i keep seeing that Mighty ROM has better battery etc.. so my question is, is there a way to switch ROMs and keep all my programs and settings the same, I really reallllyyy dont want to have to redo everything that I have done over the last 5 months. I have Sprite Backup, but I'm sure i cant do a restore from a backup and a different ROM...and i'm sure how to use the Upgrade feature, all that level 1 stuff..etc....any help please, thanks

[dahray02]

anyone?

[studentjunk]

yes, you can save all your settings and flash your phone. there are several ways to do it. Regardless, there is a learning curve.

The problem is that if you are only going to flash once, it may not be worth setting up. I flash about 3 times a week, so just about everything is automated on my phone. I use sashimi. Others use user configuration. I used UC in the past, but found it frustrating because typographical errors messed things up. Others don't like sashimi because they get overwhelmed with everything it does.

As far as saving specific settings, you would need to have the reg settings set up. One trick I use is to use sashimi or another program to back up the registry. Then make the change in the program you are interested in. Then back up the registry again. You can then use windiff to find the changes. Change the setting back to where you want it, and then you can copy the key into the sashimi ini file.

However, as mentioned previously, this stuff is only helpful if you will be more frequent flashes. If it's a one time thing, it may just be easier to bite the bullet and just do it. You can use ppcpim backup to backup the files.

[dahray02]

Originally Posted by srudentjunk

yes, you can save all your settings and flash your phone. there are several ways to do it. Regardless, there is a learning curve.

The problem is that if you are only going to flash once, it may not be worth setting up. I flash about 3 times a week, so just about everything is automated on my phone. I use sashimi. Others use user configuration. I used UC in the past, but found it frustrating because typographical errors messed things up. Others don't like sashimi because they get overwhelmed with everything it does.

As far as saving specific settings, you would need to have the reg settings set up. One trick I use is to use sashimi or another program to back up the registry. Then make the change in the program you are interested in. Then back up the registry again. You can then use windiff to find the changes. Change the setting back to where you want it, and then you can copy the key into the sashimi ini file.

However, as mentioned previously, this stuff is only helpful if you will be more frequent flashes. If it's a one time thing, it may just be easier to bite the bullet and just do it. You can use ppcpim backup to backup the files.

thanks, that helps explain things....i might just leave my phone as is with the old JD ROM, cuz i dont feel like going through all that configurations again and i dont plan on doin multiple flashes

[YouMayLose]

lol I am kinda like you.. I want to flash a new rom but dont wanna redo things... but that flash itch is getting stronger by the day.. i see myself doing it in the near future and just dealing with the setup lmao... damn I hate all you ppl for making this phone consume so much of my time lmao

[dahray02]

lol, i feel your pain