[jamio88]

well first off. to get a successful flash, its as easy as a few step process. first go to this website:

rhodiumw.htc-unlocks.com/hard-spl.php

Then click on the linke that says:

Download newest RhodiumW Hard-SPL package here
(It is blue text at the end of the first white text paragraph)

Now extract that to your desktop. Once you have the Icon for the Hard-SPL, Connect your Phone to your PC via USB (Active Sync).

Now open the Hard SPL and click on Automatic (Its the top options, NOT manual)

Once this is done you are offically SPL Unlocked, now its time to flash a rom.

To flash a rom, just click on this link and follow the process (works for either Flashing a first time or reflashing due to error)

forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=127988

Since this is a first flash, don't get confused by the reflashing the topic talks about, It is the same process, I promise you.

Just make sure you get a correct rom for the Manila and Windows version you are running (If you post that info I can help you out).

As for the phone info, I am not sure why you are unable to be heard, I will look into it.

As for browsing PPCGeeks, I personally use Opera and have no issues (ALL my posts have been from my Rhodium using Opera Mobile 10).

Hope any of this helps, lol.