I have my w580(Rogers) and it's still haven't debranded. I thought it would be a pretty simple thing. I just download whatever that is needed to download, pay for whatever that is needed to be paid and I'll be all set. But I have a lot of uncertainties and I hope someone can help me.

1. Is debranding the samething as flashing? I've seen a lot of talk about flashing for free. I'm not particularly interested in the free method as it seems a bit risky, but I am confused.
2. Are Wotan and cellular specialty stores that only two methods I can get it debranded? Would the latter be the fail-proof method?
3. I just want the ability to use mp3 ringtones and flash themes. So would a generic firmware be my choice?
4. After the phone is sucessfully debranded, would it just be a case of click-and-drag to install flash themes and use mp3 ringtones? Or does it also have a complicated method of doing it?
5. Where would I find the cool flash themes that I constantly see on youtube?