ive just received my first ever Android phone ( ZTE Balde ) and in the process of learning as much as I can , I have noticed that on ROM Manager Premium there's an option to Check for ROM Updates , I don't want to use this option until I know exactly what is all about , can any one please tell me a little about this option and if its useful in any way , and if it is the best way to use the option ?




Thanks

[BigClaw]

I don't think these forums are the place for this sort of question, it's not really a techie type forum. I don't think it has that kind of expertise.

If your provider is Orange, then you're stuck with Android 2.1 as there aren't any upgrades available with Orange's offering. However, some flush out the Orange modified version of Android and install a more adaptable version. What do I mean by adaptable? Well, on your Orange version of Android, you can use any Android software compatible with ROM versions up to 2.1. If you flush out the Orange version and install the common Android ROM you can install app's that will run on ROM's up to the current 2.3 version of Android. Orange's version of Android is not upgradeable, but the common version of Android is.

You may not have Orange, but if your phone and version of Android is branded, the same principle may apply. With the common version of Android, the ROM manager will assist with the process of upgrading your ROM from 1.5 to 2.1, or 2.1 to 2.3, etc.

I don't know your level of knowledge with these matters, so please forgive me if I've over-simplified this explanation.

If there are any on these forums familiar with the techie aspects of Android and the OP's question, please correct me if I've said anything wrong.

Rom Manager premium is for 'Rooted' phones only and is used for upgradeing the Third party Roms like Cyanogen Mod Rom for example, so useing that option in Rom Manager is not going to do anything untoward to your phone unless you just press buttons 'willy nilly'

It is not for updateing your original carrier rom that is done in settings/about phone/check for upgrades.

And as BigClaw has said, this is not a Techie type forum..google is your friend or
try http://www.xda-developers.com/ and go from there.

Hope this helps.