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Originally Posted by fredcatsmommy

It really depends on what you want to do with your xv6900. If you're new to windows mobile, you might want to spend some time getting familiar with the device so you can see what you like and don't like, what programs you use and what you don't use. Then figure out if you want or need to use the internal gps. The main difference between wm6.0 (what came with the xv6900) and wm6.1 (what is available in the custom roms and the ppcgeeks kitchen) is the threaded text messaging. Because the xv6900 has been known to develop hairline cracks (do a search on this site and howardforums.com), you might want to wait a few weeks before going with a custom rom. Mine took six weeks before it developed a crack. The problem with upgrading the radio (what you need to do to be able to use the internal gps) is that VZW did not release the rom/radio that shipped with the phone. So once you upgrade the radio -- i.e., flashing the leaked Sprint rom or the released alltel rom -- you can't flash back the radio. If after all that being said you want to upgrade, read the instructions from the various how-to threads very carefully and follow them exactly. Take a look at this thread - http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=17473 - as well as the others that are stickied under the HTC Vogue Upgrades forum. In terms of what custom rom to use, that's a matter of preference too. The chefs will list out what's built into their rom, and you can also use the ppcgeeks kitchen (ppckitchen.org) to build your own - either 6.0 no gps or 6.1 gps. If you use the kitchen, still follow the instructions in the Vogue Upgrades forum for unlocking the phone. And if you're not sure and can't find the answer after searching, ask. And have fun!

thanks, just the info i needed