Rooting/unlocking it can brick your phone if you do it wrong, but custom ROMs are usually the only way to get the latest android releases onto most phones. :)
I did wonder if there was an all in 1 mod for it, But to date couldn't find a good answer.
Mate has one on XT, and of course is running out of space for apps etc as you can only install apps to external card? on 2.1
From what I read, Telecom have no intention on releasing any OTA or otherwise official update for it. Here and Israel only places in the world that chose not to. They also advised him it would void all warranty/support (of course).
I also read if you use any of the non standard US builds etc, it is likley to have the wrong modem SW and hard to aquire an 850mhz version.
Oblivian: I did wonder if there was an all in 1 mod for it, But to date couldn't find a good answer.
Mate has one on XT, and of course is running out of space for apps etc as you can only install apps to external card? on 2.1
You can only install apps to the microsd card if you're running a custom ROM with apps2sd on 2.1.. You get native install/move apps to SD from 2.2 onwards.
I've recently been playing with custom roms on my milestone.
Cyanogenmod6 (2.2) Cyanogenmod7 (2.3) ice and fire (2.3)
Have a google and a read, particularly on XDA forums. Clearly you will lose warranty but imo it's way worth it. I found that the 2.3 roms I tried weren't quite as 'stable' as the 2.2 CM6. I have rolled back to cm6 and it is very good. I haven't found anything yet that doesnt work.
When you go through the process, you will need a different version of the OpenRecovery software that most guides suggest, as you will need to select the right frequencies for XT.
The key reason I did it is for 3G hotspot, which works perfectly.
joff_nz: I've recently been playing with custom roms on my milestone.
Cyanogenmod6 (2.2) Cyanogenmod7 (2.3) ice and fire (2.3)
Have a google and a read, particularly on XDA forums. Clearly you will lose warranty but imo it's way worth it. I found that the 2.3 roms I tried weren't quite as 'stable' as the 2.2 CM6. I have rolled back to cm6 and it is very good. I haven't found anything yet that doesnt work.
When you go through the process, you will need a different version of the OpenRecovery software that most guides suggest, as you will need to select the right frequencies for XT.
The key reason I did it is for 3G hotspot, which works perfectly.
If you have ay questions, post here or PM me.
To be completely honest I have no idea where to start - this is far too propeller-head for me, I'm afraid.
Thank you for the info though - greatly appreciated. I'll just stick with the default, I think.
Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries
And follow these instructions? Installation: - use OpenRecovery Apply Update menu to install the zip copied to /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates - data wipe/factory reset is highly recommended when you are upgrading from another rom/firmware or from 0.01/0.02 to the current version
I can’t find any instructions that say anything about holding keys or selecting options (unless OpenRecovery steps you through it?)
Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries
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