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cas_esq · 11/04/2009, 10:01 PM

Here are my thoughts, for whatever they're worth:

I agree that a quick explanation of the difference between Preware and Quick Install is warranted at the beginning. You can note that both require an initial USB hookup.

Considering the confusion that continues to reign among a small number of posters, I hope the instruction to type the konami code into the "start screen" is sufficient. It should be, but some people surprise me.

Also, the code should be typed onto the phone's start screen (not the Pre's, since you're writing for the both Pre and the Pixi). Same with the instruction to connect the USB cable to the computer and select "Just Charge" when prompted by the phone.

Typo: Remix has 25 features the basic Music Player is missing! oeat these steps to add more Homebrew Apps.

In the Getting Help section, could you mention how helpful it is for help requests to include basic information about the problem and what the OP has done to address it? Just basic stuff like version info, detailed descriptions of what they've done ("I then selected USB drive" makes it so easy to help), and a description of fixes already attempted.

Thanks for taking the time to compile this information. And thanks for seeking my comments.

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cas_esq Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 656 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 39 Thanked 128 Times in 116 Posts	Here are my thoughts, for whatever they're worth: I agree that a quick explanation of the difference between Preware and Quick Install is warranted at the beginning. You can note that both require an initial USB hookup. Considering the confusion that continues to reign among a small number of posters, I hope the instruction to type the konami code into the "start screen" is sufficient. It should be, but some people surprise me. Also, the code should be typed onto the phone's start screen (not the Pre's, since you're writing for the both Pre and the Pixi). Same with the instruction to connect the USB cable to the computer and select "Just Charge" when prompted by the phone. Typo: Remix has 25 features the basic Music Player is missing! oeat these steps to add more Homebrew Apps. In the Getting Help section, could you mention how helpful it is for help requests to include basic information about the problem and what the OP has done to address it? Just basic stuff like version info, detailed descriptions of what they've done ("I then selected USB drive" makes it so easy to help), and a description of fixes already attempted. Thanks for taking the time to compile this information. And thanks for seeking my comments.