n00b question!? - GSM-Forum

brianfantastic · 03-26-2009, 16:57

Hi there, im new to all of this stuff, ive had mobiles for years but ive really just gotten to the stage where im not quite content just using it as it comes in the box.

So ive heard a lot about flashing phones and updating firmwire etc. And i know its generally accepted that its a good thing to do this. I realise it makes phones more stable to be more up to date, but id like to know how and why it makes things more stable?

I.E im going to buy an LG cookie, and i want to know why i should go through with the trouble of updating the firmwire.

Is it dangerous? What's the difference once its done? I mean is there any real difference or is it just technical jargin that changes?
Ive had a search around the forum for posts of this nature and couldnt find any. But if i've duplicated any post's im sorry!
P.S this is a genuine question so please bear with the newby

..::Mr999::.. · 03-26-2009, 19:04

Update firmware = Why we use XP not window 95

brianfantastic · 03-27-2009, 17:14

I use linux....

Anyway, i gathered it was better. But like i asked, why is it better ?

03-26-2009, 16:57	#1 (permalink)
brianfantastic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7 Member: 996529 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	n00b question!? Hi there, im new to all of this stuff, ive had mobiles for years but ive really just gotten to the stage where im not quite content just using it as it comes in the box. So ive heard a lot about flashing phones and updating firmwire etc. And i know its generally accepted that its a good thing to do this. I realise it makes phones more stable to be more up to date, but id like to know how and why it makes things more stable? I.E im going to buy an LG cookie, and i want to know why i should go through with the trouble of updating the firmwire. Is it dangerous? What's the difference once its done? I mean is there any real difference or is it just technical jargin that changes? Ive had a search around the forum for posts of this nature and couldnt find any. But if i've duplicated any post's im sorry! P.S this is a genuine question so please bear with the newby

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03-27-2009, 17:14	#3 (permalink)
brianfantastic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7 Member: 996529 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	I use linux.... Anyway, i gathered it was better. But like i asked, why is it better ?