Rom Cooking - Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development

Hi all,
i am looking for some headway ...
how can I get my hands on winmo 6.5 with nothing but the bare minimum.?
I have a official 6.5 rom, could i use that to strip out everything right down to the bare os and then build up from there ?
then how can i get my hands on Manila 2.5/6 and cook that into the rom? that is correct right? since the HTC Sense is a new thing not yet released/available??
i have been playing with ervius visual kitchen trying to have a look at the custom roms but i see that you cannot extract them so that is a no go ...
my ultimate goal is to build up a rom that has and fits only what i want from my phone.
thank you.

Should do some reading first. THIS is a great kitchen to start with!

mccune said:
Should do some reading first. THIS is a great kitchen to start with!
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hi, thanx for the above, will give it a read ... looks great ...
i have read quite a few posts but they explain how to dump the roms and stuff but not great with details ... hence why i thought i could dump custom rom and see how it looks but that does not work...
I had a bash at PPC Kitchen but that does not seem to work either.
Thank you again.

Visual Kitchen can do some more stuff. There is a clear post in the Rhodium section where the user explains how to dump an original ROM. Don't have the URL but it's there
Good luck! And post your ROM on XDA of course
Still testing my WM6.1 ROM atm... ...hope it's good enough to release in about a week or so...

mccune said:
Visual Kitchen can do some more stuff. There is a clear post in the Rhodium section where the user explains how to dump an original ROM. Don't have the URL but it's there
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i think i have read that one ...
ROM Modding Guide to Visual Kitchen
and
Visual Kitchen
my biggest confusion is how i can get my hands on the individual components... like having a clean stock rom and loading the tf3d/manila/sense on top of that with the rest of its programs.
did a quick search and came up with 2 nice ones.:
ready to cook kitchen
and then this one:
[REF|TUT] My first Rhodium ROM - Completed
mccune said:
Good luck! And post your ROM on XDA of course
Still testing my WM6.1 ROM atm... ...hope it's good enough to release in about a week or so...
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i am still quite a end away from posting my own roms ... like i said there is stuff that i want and stuff i do not want ... so it will mostly be custom to my needs ... besides there are a good few great chefs, my personal favourite is Ark_N with his cooked roms.

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A HUMBLE REQUEST - We need some new ROM chefs

hi
for ur info we have to my knowledge 4 Rom ches
1. our great tommy34 whos giving us some great ROms(thank god we still have him
2.Ironegle very sad hes upgraded to Iphone 3G
but hes left us giving us the kitchen hes used for his great Roms
3. JadeMan hes just missing dont know if he has upgraded or what
4. Me - cant really put mere here im just a provider of the Pdaviet ROM
thats something any one can do right if not me some one else right
5.RURU - i dont know were he is now
so what we badly need is some new cooks to give us some new ROms
well me im not a techi and im getting too confused in using the kitchen
see below the link were ironegle has given his kitchen
and i suffer from this Craze to flash new Roms( my coined word for this Flashomania ) im sure their are a lot more like me
So i humbly request to any one whos got the skills pls pls cook some ROms so as to satisfy my and others Flashomania
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524102
hmm maybe anybody could port that system version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544445
with this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4215191&postcount=10
to ironeagle's kitchen?
Seems not to complicated but at the moment i haven't the time to try
OK, i've tried to get into the kitchen from ironegle, but its too complicated for me....
second that. tried too, was able to build his old 23001 version (didn't try to flash tho, hehe). downloaded MEGA pack from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=541625 and checked. the files should be merged with the EXT folder, but the file structure is different. example:
MEGA pack folders:
PACKAGE_MEGA_2DManila
PACKAGE_MEGA_2DManila_0409
...
kitchen folders (EXT\Jade\20771\Jade_External_Packages)
2DManila_1_20_19131530_00\0409
2DManila_1_20_19131530_00\files
...
even if they are probably just needed to be copied in there, I still dunno if there's some registry file to edit. also dunno how to upgrade from the old XIP(?) 23001 to a newer one (too many files/dirs) and even if it builds successfully, I wd be just too scared to try that self-cooked stuff myself!
just takes too much time this s**t and I am already wasting enough..
so, I'd love to see some old cooks helping or new cooks coming over to bring some of the new goodies to us poor little Jade owners. or we all need to buy a new HTC phone asap!
S200guy said:
so, I'd love to see some old cooks helping or new cooks coming over to bring some of the new goodies to us poor little Jade owners. or we all need to buy a new HTC phone asap!
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this was also what i was thinking, i own a touch pro but my wife owns a jade and i was thinking of buying her a new phone or il cook some roms for her...
i dont have rom cooking background but ive been reading recently and who knows maybe this reading could help me cook roms for the jade....
though im scared to try what i have cooked, is there anyway i can check the rom without actually flashing it?
cooked a beta rom
guys, i have cooked a beta rom, i dont know yet if its working but i used iron eagles kitchen.....
its xip 23028 sys 23028 wm6.5
ext packages included are merely of the 23001 build of ironeagle, if the beta rom is running then il try updating the packages to the mega one with the new tf2d....
as of now im scared to flash it, anyone who wants to be a beta tester?
disclaimer: i am not responsible to whatever happens to ur phone, flash at own risk
note:
i havent actually flashed it on a phone...
if u can beta test, id really appreciate it.... il start a thread on it... later on, thanks ang more power
hi buddy
its great that u have taken the step i realy apreciate this great try by u but all rom cooks first try it on their phone and then on finding out its ok they release the same no offense if ur not willing to try ur creation tell me who will be willing to take the risk
infact even the Pdaviet Roms i just provide i try to use them first and then give the link to the others
tonkits said:
guys, i have cooked a beta rom, i dont know yet if its working but i used iron eagles kitchen.....
its xip 23028 sys 23028 wm6.5
ext packages included are merely of the 23001 build of ironeagle, if the beta rom is running then il try updating the packages to the mega one with the new tf2d....
as of now im scared to flash it, anyone who wants to be a beta tester?
disclaimer: i am not responsible to whatever happens to ur phone, flash at own risk
note:
i havent actually flashed it on a phone...
if u can beta test, id really appreciate it.... il start a thread on it... later on, thanks ang more power
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isnt it impossible to destroy the phone with a rom? i mean you always get into bootloader mode and can flash a new one, right?
i dont own the device
but i can try cooking a few ROMs for jade
but i will need a few brave guys to test them out as i cant do it myself
anyone interested in being a guinea pig??
if its fine then you can PM me with what builds etc you need and what apps you want and we can work along
@sheennick
hi
i can see that u do have the expertise in cooking as i see that u have given a few Roms
why not cook one for jade and post it here recent build is 22017
thanks a lot for cumming forward to help us that's very nice of u
sheennick123456 said:
i dont own the device
but i can try cooking a few ROMs for jade
but i will need a few brave guys to test them out as i cant do it myself
anyone interested in being a guinea pig??
if its fine then you can PM me with what builds etc you need and what apps you want and we can work along
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hi
if what u say is right im ok in beta testing any new ROms given for jade
but im not sure about this i need confirmation from some expert on this
as my phone is only around 2 months old and i do feel a little scared to do such a thing
Note : Very very bad 165 visits and only around 5 postings
HeinzEgger said:
isnt it impossible to destroy the phone with a rom? i mean you always get into bootloader mode and can flash a new one, right?
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well it would be easier if i own a jade but unfortunately its my wife's and she doesnt have a backup phone so i really cant mess with her phone....
and also, i am not fond of flashing via bootloader, so if i mess thngs up, i dunno how and am not excited usng the method...
so i was guessing if someone with expertise in flashing via bootloader, he/she could give it a try snce he/she wont brick the phone coz its a jade rom...
haree said:
hi buddy
its great that u have taken the step i realy apreciate this great try by u but all rom cooks first try it on their phone and then on finding out its ok they release the same no offense if ur not willing to try ur creation tell me who will be willing to take the risk
infact even the Pdaviet Roms i just provide i try to use them first and then give the link to the others
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im itchng to steal my wife's phone so i could test my rom...
grr... if only i have a jade instead of a raphael, i could help u guys...
Be patient !!!
Hi all...
All of you have to wait, I'm working on it but too many fixes our Jade needs for using the last 23028 Build.
In this very stable and fast build, Microsoft implement the new "look&feel" for WM 6.5.1, a more user frendly GUI. (so many new bug-fixes for the chefs right now)
And also, all we need a 6.5 Native Kernel for Jade, just for better performance...
Currently I'm using a 6.5 build 23016 ultra fast & stable ROM (0410 ITA Language), no known bugs, but I really wanna use the last build and feature of WM.
After more than one year Manila 2D sucks now, I need something new for my PDA.
And about the Mega OEM, let me say is not so easy, I'm working on it too!!
So, in my opinion you have to wait, be patient, have no sense ask for the last new build available today, you know what I mean: MANY BUGS, A LOT OF PROBLEMS IN THE HTC JADE CUSTOMIZATION, so bad using our Jade in this way !!!!
Anyway, I'm cooking and cooking and cooking.... I'll let you know, providing you a new rom ASAP!
Bye,
SJ
@spacejam
HI
Thanks no problem i think we can wait
spacejam said:
Hi all...
All of you have to wait, I'm working on it but too many fixes our Jade needs for using the last 23028 Build.
In this very stable and fast build, Microsoft implement the new "look&feel" for WM 6.5.1, a more user frendly GUI. (so many new bug-fixes for the chefs right now)
And also, all we need a 6.5 Native Kernel for Jade, just for better performance...
Currently I'm using a 6.5 build 23016 ultra fast & stable ROM (0410 ITA Language), no known bugs, but I really wanna use the last build and feature of WM.
After more than one year Manila 2D sucks now, I need something new for my PDA.
And about the Mega OEM, let me say is not so easy, I'm working on it too!!
So, in my opinion you have to wait, be patient, I'm cooking and cooking and cooking.... I'll let you know, providing you a new rom ASAP!
Bye,
SJ
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guys, are there other ways to move stuffs to folders in start menu when cooking a rom aside from using winimage... im havng problems working winimage, can someone help me in this..
tonkits said:
guys, are there other ways to move stuffs to folders in start menu when cooking a rom aside from using winimage... im havng problems working winimage, can someone help me in this..
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look for a file called initflashfiles.dat
it should be in OEMLang**** folder
or somewhere in OEMs
modify it the way you want
to spacejame....
can you share your currently used rom italian language?
6.5 build 23016 ultra fast & stable ROM (0410 ITA Language), no known bugs
Because I'm trying to shoose a rom in italian...but I don't find one that's not the original.....
I'm trying to port one to italian but its to complicate.....I've done one on the original version with kitchen v1, but now with the Ervius Kitchen I have problem (its to complicate).
thanks
we got a winner here
hi
this is just for ur info Mr.sheennick123456
sent me a test ROM(Pmed to me the Link) of his today and i flashed the same
its working great we gotta winner here i thing it needs a little more fine tuning but im sure that we goota great New cook in sheenick
thanks buddy i have PM u on the results it working fine im using it right now
happy happy happy joy joy joy
lets start by thanking him for the effort remember he does not have a jade even thou he has cooked many ROms for other HTC phone its is very very nice of him to volunteer to give us this so thank him guys
and just u wait
sheennick123456 said:
i dont own the device
but i can try cooking a few ROMs for jade
but i will need a few brave guys to test them out as i cant do it myself
anyone interested in being a guinea pig??
if its fine then you can PM me with what builds etc you need and what apps you want and we can work along
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hi guys this the ROM that "haree" mentioned above
it is just a first step we still have a lot to improve.....
will be a slow process as i cant test it myself
but do try it out and try to post bugs if you find any
and all suggestions are welcome
PM me or post here
just a nbh file you should be knowing what to do with it
http://www.4shared.com/file/125466051/e849b030/jade_ruu_signed.html

Bare WM 6.5 build _

I|m looking for a bare WM 6.5 ROM without TF3D and all the unnecessarzy extras and HTC customizations, just stock WinMo 6.5 with the necessary "drivers ?" etc
If possible in German, but for the moment English will do as well...
I would think this is pretty bare.
Link: http://www.redmondpie.com/download-windows-mobile-6.5-build-23037/ (Newest built that was just dropped)
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4268143&postcount=1
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548546 (WM 6.5 Europe ROM)
ok
ok thanks for those, but i was looking for something more stable and not the actual winmo 6.5.1 releases.
the last one looks good but how do i make it german ???
bonevbs said:
ok thanks for those, but i was looking for something more stable and not the actual winmo 6.5.1 releases.
the last one looks good but how do i make it german ???
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Well sounds you need to start cooking yourself!
German ROMs have to be cooked. Look in the Dev and Hacking forum, there is a thread with all new released and language packs. Good luck cooking...
Or you can pay someone to cook a special ROM for ya...
In my next batch of ROMs that will be based on the latest available SYS at the time will have a super light version...They will be up later tonight (East Coast) or tomorrow in the AM.
They are based on the latest SYS build found in the dev section of XDA.
It might just be what you are looking for cause I am making the same thing for myself...
hmm
At0mAng said:
In my next batch of ROMs that will be based on the latest available SYS at the time will have a super light version...They will be up later tonight (East Coast) or tomorrow in the AM.
They are based on the latest SYS build found in the dev section of XDA.
It might just be what you are looking for cause I am making the same thing for myself...
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ow great I was always watching your ROM and tested some builds of it, I will look into it !
I guess if I can't get the german software keyboard to work I will really have to start cooking...
I'm just afraid I might brick my Rhodium x.x... Anyway I'll check those hacking/dev forums now !
bonevbs said:
ow great I was always watching your ROM and tested some builds of it, I will look into it !
I guess if I can't get the german software keyboard to work I will really have to start cooking...
I'm just afraid I might brick my Rhodium x.x... Anyway I'll check those hacking/dev forums now !
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Is this light enough for you? Private message me about your keyboard...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4431919&postcount=630
Will be lighter wen I am done

Kitchen RHODIUM 21839 6.5 HTC Test ROM

Hello,
I create a totally OEM Kitchen based on the latest Visual Kitchen.
Inside you will find a kitchen ready to go for you with 21839 RHODIUM 6.5 Official Test ROM.
There are plenty of how to guides on the net so please look around before you start asking questions.
I only put this together cause it was a by product of me redoing my own Kitchen and thought it would be good for someone who is just learning.
Thanks!
Upload will be done in 15 mintes from 19:15
Download Kitchen RHODIUM 21839 6.5 HTC Test ROM
PS. Dont complain you have to click 2 times to begin download. You are getting a dedicated server with no nasty pop ups or wait period.
Very, very nice, I will try it out and let you know if I find any bugs!
It would be great if u could upload the best xip!!! the 23016 and 23017 for the kitchen! and maybe the sys to go with it? just as an addon for original kitchen
smaberg said:
It would be great if u could upload the best xip!!! the 23016 and 23017 for the kitchen! and maybe the sys to go with it? just as an addon for original kitchen
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It is not just an add on...you have to manually place the SYS folders into the right file structure. And then port the XIP.
This is a good kitchen for someone who is learning and provides a good base.
End user can do the porting and manually transfer SYS folder. You know that saying...Teach a man to fish...
If I had the time I would do it but I don't...
Prefered users of my ROM and my V1 Kitchen when it becomes available will have the latest already setup for them
At0mAng said:
It is not just an add on...you have to manually place the SYS folders into the right file structure. And then port the XIP.
This is a good kitchen for someone who is learning and provides a good base.
End user can do the porting and manually transfer SYS folder.
If I had the time I would do it but I don't...
Prefered users of my ROM and my V1 Kitchen when it becomes available will have the latest already setup for them
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ok just a thought i had! and yes its a good base, good work bro!
smaberg said:
ok just a thought i had! and yes its a good base, good work bro!
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I will when I have more time...I have to finish my ROM. I had this because I needed a couple of packages for it. So once I dumped it the kitchen was made
Hardly any work at all...
Thanks!
<AOL Voice>
File done!
It appears the link is dead ...
this is the latest wm6.5 test version with manila 2.1W 1919?
can anyone upload it again?
the link is ded
thanks atom again
pleaseeeeee can anyone reposted?
b16b said:
pleaseeeeee can anyone reposted?
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Thats a old ROM Bob. 21839 is the first unofficial but official shipped ROM. I have this kitchen somewhere...
Just dump that ROM using ervius kitchen, and you will get this...
ai6908 said:
Thats a old ROM Bob. 21839 is the first unofficial but official shipped ROM. I have this kitchen somewhere...
Just dump that ROM using ervius kitchen, and you will get this...
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is 2 test rom.. the old one (all have it that)
and the new one with manila 2.1 1919 and many more new packages.. and i think new drivers..

<REQ> Stock-like windows mobile 6.5 roms based on the latest build 23053

hello everybody,
my previous thread got shut down cause i wasnt specific enough...
anyway i am just wondering if there is any stock-like windows mobile 6.5 roms running the latest build 23053 around. meaning there are no additional added apps by the chief and everything is originally from microsoft.
there is the miri 23053 rom but there are third party apps added to it, hence it is not that clean
greatly appreciate it if somebody can provide me with this rom!
Bertrand
No there isnt. Use the SYS from Development and Hacking Subforum and cook your own rom. Thats it!
help!
oh man that is a very complicated series of steps for a rookie like me hmm is there anyone around here able to help? or simply provide me with some basic instructions?
bertrandno7 said:
oh man that is a very complicated series of steps for a rookie like me hmm is there anyone around here able to help? or simply provide me with some basic instructions?
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yes there is!! kwbr has a thread that will explain all things steps and links to all you need to know .... it involves some reading, a lot of failure, some hair pulling, some urges to just bring fourth a hammer and show that phone what you really feel about it, but if you stick with it , one day you will enjoy the satisfaction of having your own cooked rom on your device ....
so here you go.... http://tinyurl.com/yaqgjrt
thanks
alright thank you! I shall try to follow the steps provided! but meanwhile anyone able to help and provide a stock-like windows mobile 6.5 rom based on 23053 will be much appreciated!
Good luck with your rom.
Miri has already created a rom based on build 23053 and is currently working on others using same build. He is veru accomodating, so I'm sure if you PM'ed him he may include a lite version in his next release. Other chef's may also provide this if you ask them nicely
Just a thought
alright thank you for all the help people!
meanwhile i hope someone can produce a rom like this soon!

[WM6.1 ROM] request - possibly new cook

Hello everyone in the Blackstone thread.
Since I bought my Touch HD I always wanted the defice to perform as best as possible. During the last year I have tried many many ROMs and I have to say - none was bugfree (found one almost perfect - for me . Some bugs could be easily left forgotten as these weren't anyhow cruical.
But some were just heavily noticeable. These were from the WM6.5 world - generally.
After starting to look on the stability and performace, I have realized WM6.1 is still the best system for Touch HD - very fast, no unneeded options, great response.
I am looking right now for the latest WM6.1 ROM with latest HTC Sense 2.1. Or preferably for someone who is still cooking in WM6.1 world for Touch HD. Unfortunately I cannot find one (Dutty's v4.3 FINAL is a little bit outdated, and that's the latest one I have found ;/ ).
Anyone knows about such person?
If not I am going to try my best to cook such ROM, so I would appreciate any comments if there would be anyone interested and/or anyone willing to help me to reach the point. I am avaliable to spend as much time as possible to get this done.
Please leave a comment if you find this interesting for you.
G
i know raptordin is doing that
w6.1 whit sense2.1
he said he is almost finished
so wait a little more he will post his rom
Look at the Topix thread, Kwbr has been cooking 6.1 roms for quite some time. His 3.1.2 rom is supposedly bugfree!
I'm not sure if he's gonna update it anytime soon though.
I have to agree after months of rom flashing with manila 2.5. wm6.5 and 6.5.1...I did an official rom flash and had a play with the old 6.1 and wow it was fast and highly responsive.
so yes I would also be interested in a 6.1 kitchen with manila 2.1
where do we find one
btw almost forgot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547278
it is discontineud and dont know where it is to the things from now but its 6.1 whit sense2.5
its sayd its usable for every day you could always test till the 6.1 whit 2.1 is out
Sorry, don't want Sense 2.5 (very slow on HD), only 2.1 - it's enough for me.
But thanks for recommendation
i think the final version of topix wm6.1 is what youre looking for.
Smobbo said:
Look at the Topix thread, Kwbr has been cooking 6.1 roms for quite some time. His 3.1.2 rom is supposedly bugfree!
I'm not sure if he's gonna update it anytime soon though.
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Sorry but KWBR will not be updating his 6.1 version anymore he has moved to 6.5 and has sold his HD.
I constantly keep coming back to this KWBR 3.1.2 rom
So fast, so reliable and so much more suited to our Touch HD's
I can simply use my device as it was intended, quickly take a picture, quickly review it, phone works, sms sends, review ballistically fast, all software just runs, soft reset is extremely fast, wifi connects without fail, background all tabs is simple, loads of themes....
But occasionally I miss the glossy Manila 2.5 with all its fluffy weather animations, but not a lot
If I could find a Kitchen for the latest 6.1 I would start learning to chef myself
here is a kitchen with WM 6.1 and Sense 2.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561056
unfortunately (for you) it's in ITA
Look on my signature...
Which kitchen?
OK, it seems I am going to build my own ROM. I would like to try to use some cooked ROMs as the base and continue from this point. Anyone knows how to proceed?
I have downloaded few kitchens already (jCEspi's, Ervius, osKitchen, PPCkitchen...) but having problems to use them properly. I haven't found any detailed howto yet, only some basics from the thread or attached readme files. So far "try-fail" style doesn't get me anywhere.
I would appreciate any help with some good howtos.
Thanks,
Gabriel
This might help
gabriel31337 said:
OK, it seems I am going to build my own ROM. I would like to try to use some cooked ROMs as the base and continue from this point. Anyone knows how to proceed?
I have downloaded few kitchens already (jCEspi's, Ervius, osKitchen, PPCkitchen...) but having problems to use them properly. I haven't found any detailed howto yet, only some basics from the thread or attached readme files. So far "try-fail" style doesn't get me anywhere.
I would appreciate any help with some good howtos.
Thanks,
Gabriel
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Check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=469399
It maybe of help in getting started. Not sure if it contains a 6.1 Kitchen but Kwbr has compiled what would appear to be a great tutorial on how to cook.
kwbr tutorial isn't needed.
Basically all that is needed to cook - decompile ROM and compile it back (imgfstools, search in dev&hhack).
Kitchens is sometimes more pain than help for novice cook.
Cool, will get through these, thanks.

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