[coolwhip1220]

Putting a custom rom on your phone allows you to pick and choose what features you want on your phone when you start it. You can get rid of anything you don't use, and add anything you do that isn't included in the first place. And, one of the best features is that if you have a custom rom, then install a cab that screws something up and you have to hard reset, everything will still be there, minus your contacts, email, txts.