I have been reading on various websites about flashing/flexing the v600 with the v620 firmware (at least that is the impression I am getting.) What would be the advantage to doing this and what is the difference between flashing and flexing? I'm assuming this can potentially harm the handset. Can anyone share horror stories, good stories, etc? Edit: And what the heck does "triplet" mean? It seems to be the software version but again, I don't really know. I'd ask the people on these sites but I don't know if I can trust them and, of couse, I can trust people on WA.
In what context did you hear the word "triplet"? Usually when people mention triplet and V600 in the same sentence it means the "triplet series" of phones (V300, V400, V600 in this country... before the V551). So the triplet software could be the software for these phones (even though the features of these phones can differ). This is what I have heard the word triplet refer to, so some people may have different takes on it. Also, flashing is when you pretty much install new software on your phone, or "flash" new software on your phone. For example, you can "flash" the latest software on your phone to accomodate to something... or something lol. Flexing (it's kinda hard to explain this without using the word you're trying to define) is when you flex the software so you can change things in the software. Like people have flexed their phones to raise the earpiece volume higher that what the manufacturer has it limited to, or people flex their phones to change what the external display of a Motorola phone says (like instead of a carrier or "Motorola", it says their name or something). I'm not very good at explaining these sort of things so it's might be confusing. And if I messed something up someone please correct me.
Check out these two web pages. I'm new to the hacking/modding thing too, though I've already done a couple elemntary seem edits on my new V635. http://www.mobile-review.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=16917 http://xlr8us/hofo/ Once I get all the software working (I'm NOT a techie!!), I'm gonna sacrifice a couple olde Moto's to learn how to do some of this stuff.
I think you got it right Gideon, but then again I'm not an expert either. rancid, some of the advantages of flashing/flexing are having a more stable & responsive phone. Also your phone will now have every feature that it was intended to have, video capture is the main one (V600). You will also have access to the engineering menu, which is great for tower hunting. The ability to change the master volume levels for your personal taste (earpiece volume, etc.). Their are a few things I know I forgot, so hopefully someone will add or correct mine. My experience flashing/flexing the Cingular V600 I had was great. I had no problems of any kind and it made a world of difference. Just make sure you read as much as you can on it before hand. Also make sure the phone is fully charged, and is connected securely to the data cable before you start. And do not touch the phone or computer while it's in the process. If you don't take these precautions you may end up with a paper weight.
Just make sure that V635 has the same type software as the earlier V series phones. Like Gideon mentioned the newer V series phone (V551) runs on different software.
This information is exactly what I need. I don't want to end up with a paperweight but I would like to be able to have more control over my handset. Thanks, you guys, for the great responses. I'll definitly do a lot of research before I even attempt to change the programming on my v600... when I get one. Does anyone know why Motorola flashing/flexing sites/threads seem to be all over the web but you can't find any for, say, Samsung?
