[Beaudog]

Alright already, NooB (to PPCs) needs a wee bit of guidance.

I have read at several hundred posts/threads, (distinguished LURKER now) and at the very least you guys have way too much time on your hands. Meaning, your product(s) amaze me. I come from the high-end robotic industry and I don’t get amazed easily.

Now, I see ROMs from Mighty, SSK, Juicy, etc . . . ergo . . . where to begin pumping up my TP2 without bricking the thing?

Sprint TP2
WM6.1
Manila – don’t know how to identify (HELP!)
Firmware – 1.96.00WF
Software – 1.21.651.3
Hardware – 0004

I am looking for stability, pimping is not for me, sleek, hi-tech, looks with functionality.
I do have a need to tether.
Would like weather on home screen

If I flash a ROM, is that the software or firmware?
Will a hard reset always bring me back to OEM?
What is referred to as a radio?
How to lock the touch screen? (buttons get push when holstering)
Do I need to unlock, why or why not?
My GPS location is off by , . . oh, about 60 miles? Why, how to fix?
What is a “Sticky”?

More questions soon to come.

Don’t think I can contribute to the tech side of all this (willing to beta), but I LOVE to donate (I have a PayPal account).

Thanks, to all of you . . .