Ok help out a newbie

[Taurus]

great Forum, nice info here glad i found it.

I just got a Verizon XV6700 and I understand that the xv6700 is the same as the ppc6700 (an HTC Apache)

I see all these new ROM updates but which one to use?

How do I tell which version of AKU I have?

Should i install this first?
http://www.utstar.com/pcd/downloads/...11000_Ship.exe

Or do I go right into this?
Verizon Logo - http://rapidshare.com/files/11053626/VZWCustom.rar

I am not new to flashing ROMs done it on Razr, Ipaqs, Axims, Palm devices.

I have read the noob guide, the wikis (ppcgeeks and xdas) I need more precise info, please help me or point me to more material to read.

More precisely how do I save my current ROM in restore it in case upgrade goes to the craper?

Thanks for your replies and the hard work on the ROM tweaking.

[Wideawake]

AKU is in ur build number in the about section mines says 2.2.0 And urs may say the same, either way u can upgrade straight to the custom. You could make a backup using spb before installing, but do NOT restore to the phone after u upgrade. Just keep it in case u wanna revert back to the offical, in which u could restore it then.
~Mike

[Taurus]

You are correct build is 14928.2.2.0 I was actually looking in the device info which states 2.07.20 WWE, and that is what was throwing me off.

When you say backup using spb am I right in assuming you are talking about Sprite Backup utility?

After upgrade I will reinstall all software over, I know from experience that after flash the ROM all software should be reinstall instead of a restore.

But my concern is the ROM (built 14928.2.2.0) how do i restore to this build in case of problems?

thanks for your reply, sure helps when it comes from the master mind himself.

[99accordv6]

SPB Backup is different from Sprite Backup Utility =]

[Taurus]

Ok so it is the backup utility from SPB, http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en

I must use this then? i already own a copy of sprite backup.

But like I said in my previous post data loss is not an issue for me, I am more concerned about the reverting back to original ROM that came from verizon, or am I not getting the concept here?

[Wideawake]

You can reflash the offical rom upgrade to restore their rom and reinstall ur backup...its gonna be the same aku but customized by me.
~Mike

[Taurus]

Thanks wideawake, I apreciate you helping me out with this, I am going to take the plunge and install your custom rom upgrade. Thanks for all your work on the ROM.

T

[robertbohen]

I am also new at this. Please forgive me if my questions seem redundant here. I have done extensive searching before I am asking to not test patience too much. I have an XV6700 Verizon 2.07.200. I just went through all of the processes to render this a GPS and EDVO and stripped the EXT ROM. I just got this to absolute Nirvanna within it's defaunt capacity. Then of course, like a moth to light, I am enthralled by this upgrade. I suppose it is the Yankee way.

Just like you people are doing here at a 1000x factor; which is amazing to say the least.

So now here I am ready to rock with the Kitchen and OEM setup on my PC and essentially frozen in confusion.

Is there a simple tutorial on how to do this somewhere? or
Could I FEDEX my phone and pay $100.00 to have it done and have it FEDEXED back the next day using my FEDEX account?

I just do not want to go down a 30 hour rabbit hole for a one time process that is child's play to one of you.

Just purging fear here. I trust that one of you has exactly the answer that is perfect.

Again thank you for all of the profound work done here!

Robert Bohen