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This is probably the most common mod, and its really fairly easy. Let me give you a brief
introduction to the various types of flashes/flexes that exist, and what they do. Flashing
is the term we use in reference to changing the phones firmware. The various types of flashes
are: flash (original), reflash (easier, newer--flashes without losing any info), and
reflash_mlp (a reflash without the LP, or Language Pack included--useful if you need a language pack
other than the default included with most flashes--English, French, and Spanish). Flexing refers
to changing the phones files and branding. The types of flexes include: flex (original), and flexlash
(an easier format) which is a flex in a flash style file (.shx), so it wont delete your saved
info (pictures, contacts, etc). There is one other format we refer to as a MonsterPack (MP) which includes a boot loader,
flex, and flash all in one file. This is a
great starting point when flash/flexing, and a good tool if your phone ever goes kaput.
Flashing with an MP is a common fix-all remedy.
::note:: its always a good idea to backup anything you ABSOLUTELY MUST KEEP
from your phone (pictures, contact info, videos, songs)--none of this is guaranteed, and while we
have become pretty much stable, *very rarely* there will be a time when the flex/flash doesn't go
through, and you lose your saved info. This is easily fixed to get your phone working again, but
the saved info will be lost. When flashing with a MonsterPack or when flexing, all saved info will be lost. Flash Backup is
a great program to do this with!
So whats the point? A flash contains new software for your phone, so your phone operates
better. Smoother menu navigation (and faster), often increased reception or battery life through
better management of existing hardware, extra features (video is the most popular, although random
tweaks are included in each flash version), etc.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS
make sure your battery is fully charged before you do this. If
your phone dies in the middle of a flash--that is
BAD BAD BAD
The only way to save it then
is to flash with a Monster Pack, and that works 80% of the time. So CHARGE UP before you flash! Now...
Choose the right flash/flex for you.
This is something people fret too much
over. Check out the V3r firmware section, find one you like, and try it out. :D If you don't like it, you can always try another.
Remember, there are TWO types of firmwares for the V3r, and while you can use most R4515 stuff on a R3443, it doesn't go the other way.
All right, under this is the Flash tutorial for flashing/flexing with RSD Lite, the preferred method of ModMyMoto.
Congrats! You're ready to learn about
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