Obviously, you have a lot on the subject of custom ROMs to wrap your mind around. Do a lot of digging on your own and make sure you're confident in what you're doing before you start. Again, the forums at , CyanogenMod, and other sites are terrific resources. If you get into a jam, you may find more-immediate help on various IRC channels that specialize in this stuff.

Custom ROMs are a fantastic way to enhance the capabilities of your current device: You can make it speedier and last longer, and you can get the latest versions of Android and enable it to do things it couldn't before. If you know what you're doing, you can truly unlock your phone's potential.