The REAL San Francisco beginners thread - Please contribute

November 27, 2010

Hi there,

Whilst several threads have been made by numerous posters in an attempt to provide a step by step process for beginners, they are often disjointed, and often forget what a beginner actually is. Many of them still use technical terms, which any phone moidification enthusiast will know. However - beginners don't! We start from scratch, and currently, plain and straightfoward information is significantly lacking.

I've made this thread to give a proper beginners introduction to modification of the San Francisco, and am in fact a beginner myself - so this process wil be through my eyes.

First we'll start with some definitions. When this is all complete I'll format it all into a proper guide. If you contribute a definition, please remember your target audience! Keep it concise but detailed enough.

1. What is a 'ROM?'

2. What is 'flashing?'

3. What is the 'ClockworkMod Recovery' and what does it do?

4. What is 'jailbreaking?'

5. What is 'unlocking?'

That'll do for now!

Edit: You may think this looks disorganised. Note that at the moment I'm just collecting the information, it will be formatted later.

Edited November 27, 2010 by Andoidian

November 27, 2010

*Reserved for future content*

This post will be used for content collection. It has no order, it is just a space for information to be compiled and review pre-formatting.

Definitions and Glossary

1. What is a 'ROM?'

A 'ROM' is essentially another name for the phone's operating system. The ROM file also includes any modifications or apps that the ROM builder cares to bolt on to the standard operating system. ROMs can be changed and upgraded to make extensive changes to the way that the phone runs. When you buy your San Francisco, it runs on Android version 2.1. If you wanted to change this, you would do so by putting a new ROM on your phone. There are numerous ROMs available. Some might just remove preinstalled applications, while some might upgrade the 'operating system' to a newer version (e.g. upgrading to Android 2.2

2. What is 'flashing?'

'Flashing' is the actual act of writing the new ROM to the phones internal memory. This the slightly dangerous part of the procedure. If the flashing is interrupted at any stage it can render the phone unusable - or 'bricked.' That said, if you do your research, follow the procedure and use well-regarded ROMs, the process is perfectly safe. The people who end up in trouble are either pushing boundaries and push a little bit too far, or try their luck, get half way though and do the wrong step.

3. What is the 'ClockworkMod Recovery' and what does it do?

'ClockworkMod Recovery' is a sort of app which allows you to 'flash' ROMs onto your phone from the SD card without the need to connect the phone to a PC. It can also do it the other way. i.e. backup the phones current ROM to the SD card.

4. What is 'rooting (/Jailbreaking)?'

Rooting is the process of gaining administrator access to the phones operating system. It enables access and changes to the core system files. When you first buy a phone this facility is not enabled. This stops you from fiddling with the fundamental operation of the phone in any way. Jailbreaking is another term for rooting. You hear it most often in the Iphone/Ipod community.

5. What is 'unlocking?'

Ah, the easy one! When you buy a new phone it is often 'locked' to only work on the phone network of the SIM card. i.e. The SF is locked to the Orange network. Unlocking removes the lock to allow you to use any SIM card in the phone. Contrary to what some people think, this is not illegal!

6. What is 'Android?'

Android is the operating system for your phone. It is to your phone as Windows is for most computers. It updates regularly.

7. What is Android 2.1 (Eclair)?

Android 2.1 is the operating system that will be on your phone when you buy it. It is often referred to as 'Eclair' given the naming system adopted by Google. They name each release after a sweet product (e.g. previous releases have been called 'cupcake,' and 'Donut.'

8. What is Android 2.2 (Froyo)?

Android 2.2 is the next release after Android 2.1. It offers numerous benefits over 2.1, including faster performance and support for more features. Phones do not automatically update to the next Android release (except in official updates). The San Francisco has not received an official update in the UK, and most likely will not. Because of this, some people on this forum have created custom ROMs with Android 2.2. You will see plenty of discussion about these on the forums. Note that as of yet NONE of them are official, and most (if not all) may have bugs or quirks which prevent full functionality. That said, many can offer numerous and significant benefits to your phone.

How do I get rid of all this Orange rubbish?

Whilst the handset is impressive, the user interface is not. Orange have gone and cluttered it with all sorts of ugly garbage. When you turn on your phone you'll notice that Orange have put on their own home screens (instead of stock Android), and loaded the phone full of applications. Most of these applications take up a lot of memory and are relatively poor. We want to get rid of this rubbish, give ourselves a nice clean base to work with, and download our own applications. How do we do this? We get rid of the Orange garbage. One option would be to use a ROM, but if that seems too complicated and risky for you, we can do it another way.

This is possibly the most simple process of doing this. If you follow this step by step you should encounter no problems;

1. Using the WIFI on the phone, browse to this web address: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to...ndroot-app

2. Download the 'Universal Androot' application to your SD card and Unzip it. The download is available on the website provided above. This tool will be used to 'root' your phone, i.e. it will give you administrator access, allowing you to make basic changes to the phone's operating system. This is exactly what we want to do - take all of the Orange crap off the operating system.

3. Install the app, but do not run Universal Androot yet.

4. Go to the Android market and download 'Titanuim Backup - Root by Joel Bourquard' - and install it, but do not run it yet.

5. Run Universal Androot. Select 'root.' It may tell you that it's already been routed. This is a common occurrence. Just click 'yes' and it will root it properly.

6. Run Titanium Backup. Click on the 'problems' button at the bottom. This will automatically install a program called BusyBox. Do not run busybox, you just need to have it on your phone.

7. In Titanium, you have the option to backup your files. This is a good idea!

8. Using Titanium, go through the Orange apps and uninstall the ones you don't want. You can uninstall any in the list below. If it is not in the list below, do not uninstall it. Unless you have other plans and are technically aware of what you are doing, deleting applications not on this list can cause significant problems with the basic functioning of your phone;

You CAN remove;

-Orange Homescreen
-Orange Homescreen Selector
-Orange App Shop
-Orange Photos
-Orange Wednesdays
-Orange Maps
-Orange Headlines
-Orange Email
-Orange TV
-Orange Backup
-Your Orange
-Touch Pal and the Spanish and French packs
-DocsToGo Demo
-Weather
-The game demos, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Guitar Hero.

You CANNOT remove;

- Orange Internet

You COULD remove (at your own risk!);

- Sim Toolkit. Note: Removing this has had negative effects on the signal reception of the phone for some users!

Edited December 1, 2010 by Andoidian

November 27, 2010

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November 27, 2010

Good effort! Perhaps the wiki would be a better place?

November 27, 2010

Eventually I'm sure it will make its way onto the wiki. The problem still stands though, neatly demonstrated in this little definition below. If you come here and see all this talk about ROMS for example, then go to the wiki and look it up....

"ROM = A persistent form of flash memory which is capable of retaining data even after it has been disconnected from a power supply, however it is only capable of slower read/write speeds than RAM. "

That is of little use to the beginner! You don't know why it's relevant, what you have to do with it, how you change it etc etc.

I'm going to collate all the information neccessary here, then format it all and put it on the wiki/possibly have a sticky here at the discretion of the moderator?

Edited November 27, 2010 by Andoidian

November 27, 2010

you can use this link

for more information.

November 27, 2010

you can use this link

for more information.

Yes a really good link........link

Andoidian.... I agree.....all the help is required.....keep up the good work...wiki...newbie guide etc

Edited November 27, 2010 by twatter

November 28, 2010

OK Andoidian, since no experts can find the time to contribute to this, I'll have a stab at it. They can correct it later if they feel the need.

As I say I'm no expert and I don't even own an android phone! I'm getting a SF for Xmas however, so I've done a bit of research in anticipation. :D

1. What is a 'ROM?'

A 'ROM' is another name for an image file of the phones operating system. The file also includes any mods or apps that the ROM builder cares to bolt on to the standard operating system. If you wish to change the SF from Android 2.1 to 2.2, you would need a 2.2 ROM or image file to do it.

2. What is 'flashing?'

'Flashing' is the actual act of writing the new ROM to the phones internal memory. This the slightly dangerous part of the procedure. If the flashing is interrupted at any stage it can render the phone unusable.

3. What is the 'ClockworkMod Recovery' and what does it do?

'ClockworkMod Recovery' is a sort of app which allows you to 'flash' ROMs onto your phone from the SD card without the need to connect the phone to a PC. It can also do it the other way. i.e. backup the phones current ROM to the SD card.

4. What is 'jailbreaking?'

'jailbreaking?' is a term used in the iPhone community which means the same as 'rooting' on an Android phone. It enables access to the system files of the phones operating system. When you first buy a phone this facility is not enabled. This stops you from fiddling with the fundamental operation of the phone in any way.

5. What is 'unlocking?'

Ah, the easy one! When you buy a new phone it is often 'locked' to only work on the phone network of the SIM card. i.e. The SF is locked to the Orange network. Unlocking removes the lock to allow you to use any SIM card in the phone. Contrary to what some people think, this is not illegal!

I hope this makes sense and is of some use. Also, if anybody thinks any of it is wrong, please correct it.

Cheers :P

November 28, 2010

I hope this makes sense and is of some use. Also, if anybody thinks any of it is wrong, please correct it.

Pretty good.

November 28, 2010

OK Andoidian, since no experts can find the time to contribute to this, I'll have a stab at it. They can correct it later if they feel the need.

As I say I'm no expert and I don't even own an android phone! I'm getting a SF for Xmas however, so I've done a bit of research in anticipation. :D

1. What is a 'ROM?'

A 'ROM' is essentially another name for the phone's operating system. The ROM file also includes any modifications or apps that the ROM builder cares to bolt on to the standard operating system. ROMs can be changed and upgraded to make extensive changes to the way that the phone runs. When you buy your San Francisco, it runs on Android version 2.1. If you wanted to change this, you would do so by putting a new ROM on your phone. There are numerous ROMs available. Some might just remove preinstalled applications, while some might upgrade the 'operating system' to a newer version (e.g. upgrading to Android 2.2

2. What is 'flashing?'

'Flashing' is the actual act of writing the new ROM to the phones internal memory. This the slightly dangerous part of the procedure. If the flashing is interrupted at any stage it can render the phone unusable - or 'bricked.' That said, if you do your research, follow the procedure and use well-regarded ROMs, the process is perfectly safe. The people who end up in trouble are either pushing boundaries and push a little bit too far, or try their luck, get half way though and do the wrong step.

3. What is the 'ClockworkMod Recovery' and what does it do?

'ClockworkMod Recovery' is a sort of app which allows you to 'flash' ROMs onto your phone from the SD card without the need to connect the phone to a PC. It can also do it the other way. i.e. backup the phones current ROM to the SD card.

4. What is 'rooting (/Jailbreaking)?'

Rooting is the process of gaining administrator access to the phones operating system. It enables access and changes to the core system files. When you first buy a phone this facility is not enabled. This stops you from fiddling with the fundamental operation of the phone in any way.

5. What is 'unlocking?'

Ah, the easy one! When you buy a new phone it is often 'locked' to only work on the phone network of the SIM card. i.e. The SF is locked to the Orange network. Unlocking removes the lock to allow you to use any SIM card in the phone. Contrary to what some people think, this is not illegal!

I hope this makes sense and is of some use. Also, if anybody thinks any of it is wrong, please correct it.

Cheers :P

Thanks for this ZTE. I've made a couple of changes to give a little more detail. Have a look and see what you think.

I've also compiled this little guide to remove the stock Orange apps without rooting/updating ROMS etc. It will be appropriately credited in the final version of course;

How do I get rid of all this Orange rubbish?

Whilst the handset is impressive, the user interface is not. Orange have gone and cluttered it with all sorts of ugly garbage. When you turn on your phone you'll notice that Orange have put on their own home screens (instead of stock Android), and loaded the phone full of applications. Most of these applications take up a lot of memory and are relatively poor. We want to get rid of this rubbish, give ourselves a nice clean base to work with, and download our own applications. How do we do this? We get rid of the Orange garbage. One option would be to use a ROM, but if that seems too complicated and risky for you, we can do it another way.

This is possibly the most simple process of doing this. If you follow this step by step you should encounter no problems;

1. Using the WIFI on the phone, browse to this web address: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to...ndroot-app/%29/

2. Download the 'Universal Androot' application to your SD card and Unzip it. The download is available on the website provided above. This tool will be used to 'root' your phone, i.e. it will give you administrator access, allowing you to make basic changes to the phone's operating system. This is exactly what we want to do - take all of the Orange crap off the operating system.

3. Install the app, but do not run Universal Androot yet.

4. Go to the Android market and download 'Titanuim Backup - Root by Joel Bourquard' - and install it, but do not run it yet.

5. Run Universal Androot. Select 'root.' It may tell you that it's already been routed. This is a common occurrence. Just click 'yes' and it will root it properly.

6. Run Titanium Backup. Click on the 'problems' button at the bottom. This will automatically install a program called BusyBox. Do not run busybox, you just need to have it on your phone.

7. In Titanium, you have the option to backup your files. This is a good idea!

8. Using Titanium, go through the Orange apps and uninstall the ones you don't want. You can download any in the list below. If it is not in the list below, do not uninstall it. Unless you have other plans and are technically aware of what you are doing, deleting applications not on this list can cause significant problems with the basic functioning of your phone;

You CAN remove;

-Orange Homescreen
-Orange Homescreen Selector
-Orange App Shop
-Orange Photos
-Orange Wednesdays
-Orange Maps
-Orange Headlines
-Orange Email
-Orange TV
-Orange Backup
-Your Orange
-Touch Pal and the Spanish and French packs
-DocsToGo Demo
-Weather
-The game demos, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Guitar Hero.

You CANNOT remove;

- Orange Internet

You COULD remove (at your own risk!);

- Sim Toolkit. Note: Removing this has had negative effects on the signal reception of the phone for some users!

Edited November 28, 2010 by Andoidian

November 29, 2010

2. What is 'flashing?'

'Flashing' is the actual act of writing the new ROM to the phones internal memory. This the slightly dangerous part of the procedure. If the flashing is interrupted at any stage it can render the phone unusable.

3. What is the 'ClockworkMod Recovery' and what does it do?

'ClockworkMod Recovery' is a sort of app which allows you to 'flash' ROMs onto your phone from the SD card without the need to connect the phone to a PC. It can also do it the other way. i.e. backup the phones current ROM to the SD card.

Good stuff, this to add to this - the ClockWorkMod Recovery operates outside of you phones OS, using this option to flash customised ROM safe guards the phone from being bricked if flashing has failed i.e. due to interruption or file corruption.

November 29, 2010

Hi.

Good thread but i spotted a typo..

8. What is Android 2.2 (Froyo)?

Android 2.1 is the next release after Android 2.1.

Obviously should read:

8. What is Android 2.2 (Froyo)?

Android 2.2 is the next release after Android 2.1.

warwound

November 29, 2010

to enter "ClockworkMod Recovery", after you have written it on your phone, you have to reboot your phone, and start it again by pressing "Vol Down" + "Power button" , so first press vol down, keep it pressed until "ClockworkMod Recovery" appears.

here is a pic with the "menu" of "ClockworkMod Recovery" *ignore the "deleting files" and everything else, the green font is the menu.

you can navigate in the menu using the "volume buttons" and select an option by pressing "home"

November 29, 2010

Great idea - I am a complete beginner and have been stuggling to sort my San Francisco out - the guides that are out there are mystifying to a beginner such as myself ......

I am happy to act as 'tester' to make sure the guide is 'fool-proof' - as I really am a fool when it comes to all things phone!

I have fallen at the first hurdle - I have navigated to the addictivetips website and attempted to download the universal androot app. I get this message "Cannot download. The content is not supported on this phone."

November 29, 2010

Thanks for this ZTE. I've made a couple of changes to give a little more detail. Have a look and see what you think.

I've also compiled this little guide to remove the stock Orange apps without rooting/updating ROMS etc. It will be appropriately credited in the final version of course;

Good stuff Andoidian and feel free to change anything. This guide can evolve as more people contribute.

I also spotted the 2.1 typo section 8.

I think there is another in your 'How do I get rid of all this Orange rubbish?' guide.

In section 8, did you mean 'You can uninstall any in the list below.' rather than 'download'?

Good stuff, this to add to this - the ClockWorkMod Recovery operates outside of you phones OS, using this option to flash customised ROM safe guards the phone from being bricked if flashing has failed i.e. due to interruption or file corruption.

Good point Gerson2k, but how does it guard the phone from being bricked? Do you mean you can repeat the process if it goes wrong?

Nice pic flopyro. Screenshots are worth a thousand words! Any chance you could give a brief explanation of the other options?

I have fallen at the first hurdle - I have navigated to the addictivetips website and attempted to download the universal androot app. I get this message "Cannot download. The content is not supported on this phone."

Bad luck halster, not a good start! Can anyone help here?

Hang on, I think you have to download the zip file to your PC, then un-zip it and transfer it to your SD card. It then needs to be installed from there. Did you try that?

Cheers :P

November 29, 2010

Halster - try this direct link to the Universal Androot website:

http://blog.23corner.com/tag/universalandroot/

and use the download link further down the page for the latest version. I think this will install directly onto the phone.

Good luck! :P

November 29, 2010

If you want a video conversion guide you can use mine, let me know if you want screenshots/further info/simpler:

OK here goes...

To play video on your blade you are advised to convert it to the native format of MP4 (with AAC audio).

I use Super Converter (it's free and super...).

Idiot's guide:

Open Super and drag the file/s you wanna convert into the window.

Select MP4 Output Container, H.264/AVC Output Codec, AAC LC Audio Codec

Video

Video Scale Size nochange (Unless source file is higher than 480p aka high-def films, you might wanna reduce this to a matching ratio around 420p)

note - I say 420p cos none of my sources have been higher than this, quality is good and playback smooth.

Aspect and Frame/Sec should match the source (Get source info by double clicking the file within super).

Bitrate should be no higher than source.

Options boxes - Tick Hi Quality, Stretch It, 48k Audio

Audio

Sampling Freq match source

Bitrate no higher than source

Press Encode! (And wait a while...)

For smaller file size - reduce the Video Scale size or Video bitrate.

ps if it's your first time using Super, it default outputs to the same folder as source. Change this by right clicking and choosing Output File Save Management

Even after this guide I expect questions.

Oh and one last point worth mentioning:

Now that you have your videos at native format DO NOT USE players that decode the video themselves (Like Rockplayer and others).

This will produce jerky as hell playback.

I recommend installing mvideoplayer cos it is amazing (Seriously.)

http://www.appbrain.com/app/mvideoplayer/a...nt.mVideoPlayer

You can set custom brightness within the app and ff/rw through videos by swiping screen. You can also make your collection look professional by adding all the relevant posters!

Good luck,

Andy

UPDATE - After upgrading to 2.2 I can play avis pretty smoothly without converting (Playback using Rockplayer). I have not done extensive testing on this front and will continue to convert to mp4 because I find mvideoplayer to be a fantastic interface.

Edited November 29, 2010 by AndyHibberd

November 29, 2010

Typo's corrected.

Flopyro and AndyHibbard - thanks for the contributions. At the moment I will not put them in the second post, simply because that post will be for completed sections. I think we need more content and information on the flashing/clockwork process.

I can't do this, as I don't know it myself.

We need to know what each step is, and why we are doing each step, along with complete instructions. Don't assume that the person reading it understands anything but the absolute basics!

Essentially a complete guide to getting ROMs on your phone. Flopyro your stuff will be used in this.

Andy your work will be reformatted when I have a little more time.

Great work guys.

Edited November 29, 2010 by Andoidian

November 29, 2010

Thanks for all your hard work eveyone : im following your instructions to remove the orange stuff :

1. Using the WIFI on the phone, browse to this web address: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to...ndroot-app/%29/

The url is malformed.. you need to edit it and remove /%29/ :P

Cheers!

December 6, 2010

Hi Andoidian and for all who contributed,

Great thread and guide this for a beginner like myself, so I was wondering if you could answer these questions please.

Some I think I know, some I don’t, so some clarity it simple language would be very helpful, thanks. I realise that some of them may be obvious to most of you experts out there, but to us noobs they may not....

1 What exactly is 2G & 3G, and the difference between the two?

2 Why would you want to switch between 2G & 3G?

3 Why should I switch from Orange to another network? (cost only?)

4 Dummies guide to unlocking my SF? and its benifits?

5 What alternative simm would you recommend (to still use the internet)?

6 Does it have to be a 3G simm?

7 Can I still get the internet if it is not a 3G simm?

8 Can I still keep my current phone number with a new simm?

9 If using Android market and downloading tracks, am I using the internet (and my credit) to do this?

10 If using Apps like Lastfm/Trapster/Orange maps/TripAdviser/RACtraffic etc. am I using the internet (and my credit)?

11 Should I use Orange internet, Opera mini or another one to access the internet?

Edited December 6, 2010 by mountainstar

December 6, 2010

Great idea for a thread, I've got rid of most of the Orange apps but will wait until this thread shows a visual learner like myself a fool proof way to add a new ROM, I'll comment on progress to help others

Once again, top thread

Sam

Rochdale

Edited December 6, 2010 by madsam106

December 6, 2010

Does the 'How do I get rid of all this Orange rubbish?' posted in this thread work exactly the same for the TFT model?

December 6, 2010

Hi Andoidian and for all who contributed,
Great thread and guide this for a beginner like myself, so I was wondering if you could answer these questions please.
Some I think I know, some I don’t, so some clarity it simple language would be very helpful, thanks. I realise that some of them may be obvious to most of you experts out there, but to us noobs they may not....

1 What exactly is 2G & 3G, and the difference between the two?
2 Why would you want to switch between 2G & 3G?
3 Why should I switch from Orange to another network? (cost only?)
4 Dummies guide to unlocking my SF? and its benifits?
5 What alternative simm would you recommend (to still use the internet)?
6 Does it have to be a 3G simm?
7 Can I still get the internet if it is not a 3G simm?
8 Can I still keep my current phone number with a new simm?
9 If using Android market and downloading tracks, am I using the internet (and my credit) to do this?
10 If using Apps like Lastfm/Trapster/Orange maps/TripAdviser/RACtraffic etc. am I using the internet (and my credit)?
11 Should I use Orange internet, Opera mini or another one to access the internet?

1. 2G & 3G are wireless internet connection. 3G (HSDPA) has far quicker data download speed.

2. You might not always have access to 3G network coverage, your phone should automatically switch between the two. ( You should have a internet plan with your network, otherwise you may incur charges.)

3. Better deal. Try Tesco or T-mobile, they have very good sim only deals.

4.Unlock for free here: http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...-and-zte-blade/

5. Tesco: 500 mins, unlimited text and interner for £10: http://phone-shop.tesco.com/convpro/google-tesco-mobile.html

6. All UK network are 3G enabled ( depending on coverage).

7. Yes, through WIFI ( home wireless internet connection, BT Openzone and selected cafe, pubs.)

8. Yes, but you must call your current provider and ask for the migration code.

9. Yes, soon as you connect to the market, you are using your credit.

10. Again yes, those apps connect to the internet.

11. They are fine, you can try Skyfire for flash videos.

December 6, 2010

Hi Andoidian and for all who contributed,
Great thread and guide this for a beginner like myself, so I was wondering if you could answer these questions please.
Some I think I know, some I don’t, so some clarity it simple language would be very helpful, thanks. I realise that some of them may be obvious to most of you experts out there, but to us noobs they may not....

1 What exactly is 2G & 3G, and the difference between the two?
2 Why would you want to switch between 2G & 3G?
3 Why should I switch from Orange to another network? (cost only?)
4 Dummies guide to unlocking my SF? and its benifits?
5 What alternative simm would you recommend (to still use the internet)?
6 Does it have to be a 3G simm?
7 Can I still get the internet if it is not a 3G simm?
8 Can I still keep my current phone number with a new simm?
9 If using Android market and downloading tracks, am I using the internet (and my credit) to do this?
10 If using Apps like Lastfm/Trapster/Orange maps/TripAdviser/RACtraffic etc. am I using the internet (and my credit)?
11 Should I use Orange internet, Opera mini or another one to access the internet?

1. 2G and 3G are two different kinds of signal your phone can receive from the Operator - 3G networks require a SIM that supports it and also the correct APN information to be in your phone (like a username and password) - most ROMs supply these

2. 2G data will allow you to send TXT's and make calls, 3G is used for other Data such as web pages etc.... 3G is much faster, but on 3G it is easy to go over your data limits - 3G uses more battery when on

3. Coverage and Cost should be considered - most Operators have a coverage checker - also check hidden costs / limits for data and TXT's, also how often you need to topup to get certain deals.

4. Enter the IEMI from the phone or box it came in, into the online generator - put a NON orange SIM into teh phone - Eneter the 6 digit code you generated. The Advantage - you can use other SIMS that are not Orange.

5. Any that have a good data deal - Smartphones use Data

6. No, but you will miss out if you dont - see above

7. Yes but it will be slow (back to 1990's speed)

8. Yes, but you need to Generate a PAC code with your current Operator, then give that to your new SIM provider - the swap over may take a day or 2

9. Yes, so if you can connect to a Wifi point when doing Market updates and other heavy usage apps, save your credit for Sat Nav and browsing etc.

10. Most of them YES, apps that use just data are static (most games - like angry birds) If apps work correctly with the data turned off (Settings | Mobile | Data) then they are not using data - plus you miss the adverts

11. Its up to you - They all have their pro-s cons - the most secure app is the default browser.

Steve

December 7, 2010

A big thanks to Andoidian and everyone thats contributed so far to the real beginers guide.

I'd managed to bimble through the other guides for rooting and debranded and found that pretty easy but this guide would have halfed the time it took!

I'd like to put in a request for instructions to install clockworkmod recovery and installation of custom ROMs. Step by step with explanantions as above would be fantastic.

I've had a go at this a few times following Pauls intstructions but failed at every attempt.

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