Most f/w's have the same basic method to install skins and s/w :either an inbuilt installer or you have to install a standalone mpkg installer.Both are convenient.
If you prefer the former , then flash to any of the latest .22p modded f/w (Nik's series).
As far as looks are concerned , the f/w you are trying to flash with is just the right one (if it is the Extreme version) and also has enough potential for modding easily.
As for the problem , take out battery for 15 minutes or so and let the phone sit there.
After that re-insert battery (w/o memory card) and do a master reset and plug the phone to charge.
Last edited by motomaster; 04-20-2009 at 08:55 AM.
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