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Originally Posted by elmariachi

my question is between rom updates should I flash, let the cosumizations run, then do a clear storage/hard reset or should it be ok after one flash? Seems like I'm flashing everyday thanks to Bonz, just want to make sure its done correctly, didnt see anything about this in the FAQ.

Your flash procedure depends on preference and problems experienced. I pretty much always flash to shipped, clear and format storage, and then flash to the new rom. However I have often flashed directly to a new ROM with no problems whatsoever. I like to make sure I am getting the true ROM experience and know that any bugs are ROM related not a flash issue. But as a result it takes me more time to flash. Below is the FAQ answer from Drybonz:

Originally Posted by Drybonz

Q: *sniff* R-really? *wipes tears* How do I do it?
A: Here's what you do:
1) Go here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36062 and download the shipped rom for your carrier in the first post... not the stock rom, the shipped rom.
2) Flash the shipped rom.
3) After it boots, flash back to your preferred radio, as the shipped rom will restore the default radio, and update to your preferred PRL.
4) Hard reset by shutting down your device, pull your battery for 10 seconds, then hold in vol down, then the center button, then power, then wait for the white screen and follow the instructions.
5) After it boots you can then you can flash back to the custom rom of your choice.

Q: Dang... that sounds like a pain! Am I gonna have to do it each time I flash?
A: I don't see any reason to do it unless you are getting the weird problems. I have only needed to do it maybe about 5 times ever and I flash like a fiend.