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what can i use to back things up? i want EVERYTHING saved man

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did not see this before last post, and wanted to know how to go about getting these programs, im new to this phone and all the shit you can do with it, and was wondering if my 6.5 does happen to crash... how do i go about getting a different rom on it?

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Ok, if you're that new I gotta know, how did you get 6.5 on there in the first place?

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i bought it with it on here here is an ebay link to the phone i purchased-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_5112wt_962

it came with everything on it and i like it just the way it is, i dont like change too much...

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Ok, I strongly suggest you send a message to the seller asking what exact custom rom is on there. And yes, it IS custom. I only say this because you said you liked it the way it is. And once you re-flash the phone, you'll realize just how easy it is. Go to the cdma upgrades section of this forum and have a look at the stickies. You don't need to use an unlocker, it's already unlocked. That means that, after you back up your data, feel free to experiment with new Roms.

And by the way, exactly what software are you talking about saving? Stuff that was there when you bought it, like the smaller games and the hTorch flashlight? Those are all (usually) included with the custom Roms.

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i dunno just all the apps that are on it right now, and im not really on good terms with the seller and i basically told him to go **** himself, but thats another story, man im down to change to another rom if its gonna be sick for real, like im not one for change but if its exclusive hell yeah, so couple questions, what should i use to back the data up? what roms do you suggest? and how do i go about getting that rom on my phone? i appreciate you taking your time to help me with this its greatly appreciated and i know time is very valuable, thank you

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First things first, depending on the computer you are using, (I'm assuming XP) sync through Activesync. That will back up your files you may have saved, contacts, bookmarks, calendar, ect. Look through the phone and write down any programs you use, that you would want on the next Rom. Chances are they will already be there when you flash.

The activesync is a big deal for anyone just getting started with flashing, as it's easy to use, free, and allows for a connection between the pc and phone for the update to happen.

Personally, for pure stability, ease of use, and working perfectly right off the bat, download one of the SKI-ROMs. I'm partial to RootRom myself, and I would suggest trying his too. I've had great luck with both.

Also, go to that upgrades section and download a factory SHIPPED rom from the stickies section of the forum. Direct link should be ----> HERE.

The reason is we do not know what exact ROM is on there right now, and it's best in that case to flash back to a stock, original Rom first, to make sure all the settings that the new Rom puts on the phone are correct.

Flashing in itself is pretty straightforward. Connect to the phone through Activesync. When it says connected, just run the .exe file from the shipped rom. Allow it to finish and reboot itself, and run through all the factory setups.

When all done, connect to activesync again, and run the CustomRUU exe file from the cooked rom of your choice. Let that run through all customizations, and have fun. Try a few out. Take 'em for test drives. Got questions? Just ask. Preferably though, ask specific questions about specific Roms in the thread that you downloaded the Rom from. Those threads are populated by users and the cooks that know the Roms inside and out.

Welcome to the addiction.

Seriously though, read the stickies in the CDMA upgrades section too. Don't just jump in. I have some good directions, but it's your responsibility to not turn your phone into a brick.

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damn well im running missing sync for windows media on my mac right now... does this change anything?

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I have no clue on that one. My G4 test bed is down right now, and I've never really tried it either. I'm sure there are Mac guys here, but that's one I can't help you with. Sorry.

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damn... thats shitty, umm do you know any off hand?