An Easy Guide to Upgrading

[Geckotek]

Yeah, if I find time. I'm pretty swamped right now (I shouldn't be spending so much time on this as it is.....managing my time very poorly these days.)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=373814

Did you figure out the "Marty" reference?

[bakntyme]

Originally Posted by Geckotek

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"Marty" above suggested
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Emmett actually...Marty just borrowed it

[crimekilla]

is the 3.16 leaked rom that is in the guide with the updated radio stable enough to use by itself or is that the reason that everyone flashes to customs after intallng it.
just wondering because i thought about using the guide to install the 3.16 get my feet wet while waiting on the new sprint official release.

[Geckotek]

Originally Posted by bakntyme

Emmett actually...Marty just borrowed it

So I was semi-correct in my assumption? LOL

[Geckotek]

Originally Posted by crimekilla

is the 3.16 leaked rom that is in the guide with the updated radio stable enough to use by itself or is that the reason that everyone flashes to customs after intallng it.
just wondering because i thought about using the guide to install the 3.16 get my feet wet while waiting on the new sprint official release.

The reason ppl use custom ROMs is primarily to add/remove certain parts of the OS or add-on programs. For example, some ppl want the HTC Home screen loaded.

[crimekilla]

Originally Posted by Geckotek

The reason ppl use custom ROMs is primarily to add/remove certain parts of the OS or add-on programs. For example, some ppl want the HTC Home screen loaded.

thanks but is the 3.16 stable enough to use on its own

[bakntyme]

Originally Posted by Geckotek

So I was semi-correct in my assumption? LOL

Yes, and cultural references from 1985 (that was 23 years ago, you know) reveal your age...

Now guess what kind of car I own.

[Geckotek]

A DeLorean?!?!?!?!

LOL...more likely a Camaro.

Yes, I'm old.

[bakntyme]

Originally Posted by Geckotek

A DeLorean?!?!?!?!

LOL...more likely a Camaro.

Yes, I'm old.

You should have more confidence in your gut feelings.

[JulieB]

I took the plunge and upgraded last night.

Just a few notes based on my own experience:

1. Read through at least half of this thread so you'll know some of the possible "gotchas" ahead of time.
2. Do this on a 32-bit machine. The relocker won't work on a 64-bit system and you may get stuck in the bootloader.
3. Don't do this when you're in a hurry. You'll want to have a couple of hours free, partly in case of trouble, and partly to have time to play with new features!

Yep, I got stuck in the bootloader last night because I have a 64-bit machine. I had taken the time to read through a bunch of the posts, which helped me figure out what to do.

It was worth it to see the GPS lock in. Okay, so it thinks I'm next door, but considering I'm not moving and I'm in the corner of the home office that's just a few yards from the house next door, that's about as close as I was expecting.

Now to go restore contacts and software!