More info please.. what are you using to put a rom on the phone... if you are using cwm did you get it from this area of this forum or elsewhere (please provide link). What message is it giving you besides aborted?

If the error is md5 mismatch please make sure you are unzipping the zipped file on your computer before transferring it to your phone. Some people have experienced issues by unzipping the file on their phones. Also if the md5 error persists keep trying and perhaps try with a different cable... md5 means the files are not what they are supposed to be and it is protecting you from a bad flash (ie: files may have become corrupted during transfer..)

 

If you're rooted already then you have cmw. First unzip the backup to a folder. Then boot into cmw (hold down power button + volume down). Next go to restore. Then select the folder you just unzipped to. Select yes. Wait for everything to install. Select reboot. Done. Hope that helps.

 

Root != CWM

Rooting your phone is just pushing a su binary and Superuser.apk. Installing CWM is a separate process.

 

Root doesn't = cmw, but I think the root method posted in the forum installs it.
Edit: in case I'm wrong about cwm being automatically installed. Here is the link to the cwm thread. http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=469534

 

I've used everyone's rom at one time or another but the one I've stayed with is Chev's. It seems to flow a bit better for me.

 

That's the Rom you dl'ed. I think it has the oc kernel...

 

The posted root method may install CWM, but I wanted to make sure no one got confused if they used another method. For example, I used the original zergRush exploit the manual (ADB) way and had to install CWM myself

 

We need details in order to help you. What are the steps you are doing? What rom? What error message? Help us help you.

 

You can't use any of the rom's from rom manager on our phones. You're on the right track, but you'll want to stick with the rom's in this forum. I don't know of any other forums with people dev'ing for our phone.

 

I think each rom installs differently, but I think with most of them you have to unzip the rom to the backup folder first, then select restore, then select the desired rom. If that is what you are doing, then you would get some error message. I don't think that "nothing" would happen. Are you getting an error message?

 

Glad it worked for you. Now for the bad news. Your texts are gone. The rom you choose is up to you. Everyone likes their rom of choice for different reasons. Best suggestion is to just comb through the threads for each rom & try them out. Now more bad news...unless you already backed them up, your apps are gone to. You'll have to re-dl them. Remember read through the forums. The guys here are great and they are all willing to help if you get stuck, but you gotta do your part first (read the forums)

 

I'd recommend Titanium Backup for that... not only will it allow you to uninstall system apps (be careful doing that... and read about what you are uninstalling before you do it... ask questions before doing it if you are unsure) but it will also let you back up your apps and settings and even your messages.