Customize is now being used by over 80,000 users and making its way up the charts on Ste's repo.

To make it even easier for people to get Customize I am going to release a custom "TheSpicyChicken" firmware that will come with Customize preloaded.

In addition, I have begun testing Customize on the 2.0 firmware. Hopefully we won't have to skip a beat when the new firmware comes out.

Best, Spicy

I have been so dedicated to the CustomizeApp.com website that I nearly forgot to post here! The new Customize (now at version 2.0.0 Beta 5) is growing rapidly, with new features and services being added every day.

Customize 2.0 has become pretty stable and so I think it is time to start releasing it to the public at large. I have been talking with Ste about removing the old versions of Customize from his repo and adding 2.0 in their place. With two dedicated servers from FDCServers.net, I think we'll be able to handle whatever is thrown at us. Or at the very least, I hope we will!

Just an update, over 43,000 people are currently Beta Testing Customize 2.0, and that number is sure to explode once Ste releases the app in his repo.

For more information or to download visit http://customizeapp.com.

Customize 2.0 has come a long way and has finally moved into the Beta testing phase. I will be making Customize 2.0 public very soon, but if you can't wait, just go to http://customizeapp.com to get it now.

CustomizeApp.com

I was just doing some random searching to see how the word about Customize 2.0 was spreading and came across this gem posted by ALL_DAY on ModMyiFone.com:

" I didn't think much of this when I first saw it because I already have Customize working on my 1.1.3, but the way he talks about it sounds like it's going to be new and improved and action-packed with awesomeness!

I can't wait! "

It's going to be great! See below for info on how to get involved at this early stage.

Here is a treat for those of you who check the development blog. Progress continues on Customize 2.0 and I've decided its time to open up alpha testing just a little bit. If your interested in helping out you can check out more at:

http://customize.thespicychicken.com

-Spicy

For those on 1.1.3 and 1.1.4: This new version will make all of your dreams come true ;-) However, it's not ready yet, so in the mean time, check out what these other people have done (Thanks to everyone who contributed to these pages!):

http://www.appleiphoneschool.com/2008/03/14/customize-working-on-114/

http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41414

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Customize 2.0 is really starting to come together. I don't want to give too much away, but the new system is going to make customizing your phone easier than ever. These brand new features will need some serious testing, and I am going to start sending out invitations for alpha testers later this week.

-Spicy

The SDK is trivial to use as is its function.

I will continue development on the tool chain until a proper SDK is released. Customize 2.0 is coming and it's going to be jam packed with features for you. They just won't be coming from the SDK.

-Spicy

The SDK is out and it's ON. I'm going to go at this full throttle as soon as I get back from a little road trip. The new customize will be out next week, probably. I'm going to have it do everything I can think of making it do, so if you have some requests for features, email me with "Customize Feature Request" in the subject (thespicychicken@gmail.com).

Also, Customize is going to remain freely distributed software through Installer, however, if I choose to distribute through iTunes there may be a $1 charge.

Let's have some fun! -SC

Customize and 1.1.3 (and presumably 1.1.4) do not play nice together. I know this and many of you also know this. Hopefully the SDK will be released soon and I will update it at that time. I don't want to spend time on it until I can do it right with the SDK.

-Spicy