Here is some info on the new extended ROM, I forgot where I found this. So don't credit me for this....

Apache_VZW_MMX3.0.6_24.20060124.CAB
Installs ArcMMS and configures for Verizon
(Adds MMS Functionality)

Customize_105201.sa.CAB
Customizes various settings:
Sets Verizon Logo
Adds various help files
Sets up IE Default homepage

Sets Number for Voicemail
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Vmail]
"UserProvidedNumber1"="*86"

Sets Multi-NAI (Detection of Tethering, by using a different NAI)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\WModem]
"Multi-NAI"=dword:00000001

Sets SMS Priorities
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\SMS]
"EnablePriorityHighLevel"=dword:00000001
"PriorityHighLevel"=dword:00000001

Enable_RingTone.sa.CAB
Sets up MIDI Ring tones

Link.sa.CAB
Sets up various application links in the Programs directory

PP_AddRingTone_Apache_205200.sa.CAB
Adds custom ringtones (Ring1, Ring2, Ring3, etc).

PP_AreaCode_Apache_203700.sa.CAB
Adds default "Area Code" option to address book for reasons unknown

PP_DataRetry_Apache_205200.sa.CAB
Sets up connection manager retry settings

PP_Download_Apache_203200.sa.CAB
Sets up "Download" link (useless subsidy marketing crap)

PP_MSFP_Apache_205200.sa.CAB
Sets up Sync Heartbeats (?)

PP_NoLog_Apache_203200.sa.CAB
Sets NoLog option in HTLM\Software\Apps\CabName (?)

PP_SMSACK_Apache_203200.sa.CAB
Sets Delivery Ack on SMS Messages

PP_Version_Apache_207200.sa.CAB
Sets Version in HTLM\Software\OEM\3rdversion MSYSTEM 2.07.200 WWE

PT_BT_Apache_205200.sa.CAB
Appears to set BT Modem strings
Does not appear to be necessary for data operation

PT_HideModeOfOperation_Apache_203200.sa.CAB
Hides the "Mode of Operation" page in Phone settings / options screen

PT_PhoneSettingHelpFile_Apache_205200.sa.CAB
Adds help files

PT_WifiAndRadio_Apache_203200.sa.CAB
Sets MutexFlag to 0, allowing for Phone and Wifi to be used simultaneously
NOTE: Older versions of the Verizon customizations _disable_ this feature.
The default in the latest ROM appears to be enabled for use.

Region.sa.CAB
Sets up Time/Date region in clock

Remove.sa.CAB
Deletes the Add/Remove options for Verizon Customizations

VZWProvision_Signed.sa
Installs Verizon-Signed Certificates, presumably for application installs

VZWProvision.PPC400_2577MTM.CAB
Appears to install custom version of Wireless Sync.
The more generic cab can be installed at http://ota.wsync.com/
NOTE: Wireless Sync is Verizon's sync service, NOT ActiveSync.
You don't need this to run ActiveSync over Bluetooth or WiFi.

Can anyone hook me up with the customization CABs? I know I made a copy but can't find it anyway. Please PM me.

Dang... I thought I could delete all the items in my ROM, but upon a soft reset they all reappeared... I was getting excited there for a minute. I guess the 'ROM' is what it says it is... a ROM... rats. I don't install anything from verizon when I hard reset... don't need it... and the phone runs great!

Some of them are straightforward, but for a lot of them I have no idea whether I should have them installed or not. I am planning to do a hard reset and then soft reset before they have a chance to run - then install only the cabs that make sense to install. As a general rule I don't want to install any junk. Can people post their experiences/reccomendations? Thanks in advance!

I have Verizon XV6700 w/ ROM v2.07.02. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to
unlock the extended ROM. Can someone tell me what all of the CABs are that are included on a Verizon phone of this release - are any of them actually bad (cripple features)? And the ones that aren't bad but junk - if I remove them, do I get any noticeable performance/space back? Is this worth it? Will there be enough space left over that I can actually use Extended ROM to install programs in?

Mike

Old thread here. But I need some help. Anyhow, I took out all of Verizon's customisations. So I am going to instal the MMS Cab. I need someone to tell me in detail how to access extended ROM. THanks guys.

If you have have total commander installed, it's pretty simple.
Open TC, and in the address bar at the top, type extended_rom and hit enter.
The address bar is the space next to the "\" ".." ">" characters.

I'm sure there are tons of other ways, but this one is pretty easy.
BTW - If you're on Verizon, why aren't you using a newer ROM? There are amazing ROM's out that are way better than what Verizon offers.
Anyways, good luck.

Oh thank the Lord! I downloaded this program and got it to do just what I wanted! Thank you very much!