when an update comes... you need to read the 1st post again from a-z
some updates just requires you to do wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache and then flash
some updates requires a full wipe! usually the dev will state on the 1st post
read the changelog as well... some updates have bugfixes.. some update are adding new features
do also read a few page of post on the thread so that you can see some flash addict stating any bugs or what happen when they flashing without full wipe
then you will know whether you can skip the update or the update is critical to ensure stability and good batt life
if you dont like flashing rom more than once a month... then better stick to stock rom..
any updates on stock rom for sure:
- dont require you to do any wipe
- updates are small in size
- all your settings and data untouched
- rock solid stability with 100% working features & functions
Added on January 15, 2012, 8:04 amcurrently using AOKP build#17 + ApexV5 kernel
im still testing out which custom kernel suits for my needs
AOKP itself is really2 smooth as butter.. super many extra features until some its 'bloated' with features in a

way
Added on January 15, 2012, 8:27 amnormal...
dunno this heat will effect any specific hardware on the phone
my practice when i feel hot.. i give my phone a 5 minutes rest
i know.. when your phone rest... some of us become restless

Hmmm im thinking of flashing to AOKP, first i think i might want to buy Titanium Pro Backup...