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RPM Explained

Hopefully this will set the record straight on what an RPM file is, when and why you should or shouldn't flash it. At least it should at some point, currently its just my experiences with this. It seems every thread (at least every one that I follow) has someone asking about this and it's getting a bit overwhelming. Q: What is RPM? A: Many people claim it to be "Resource Power Management" and apparently it controls power to things like your modem and radio. I'm not sure that this is 100% accurate, as I've not seen anyone with a ton of credibility claim this. Q: Does it matter what modem/rom/kernel/etc I am running? Do I need to flash an RPM with a certain modem? A: No, and no. It is completely separate, I've not seen any noticeable improvements with any rpm/modem combination. Q: Where can I get these RPM's? A: Here:  http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/rpm  or  http://truelinux.net/sch-i535/rpm/  (flashable via recovery) IMPORT...