[HTC Inspire 4G] palletguru:
Got PM'd a few times in CM7 Nightly Forum asking for the exact steps I took to get CM7 installed and running well. Learned a bit from trial and error reading the following forum threads:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=973683 (thanks jz0money)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=985463 (thanks kali)

These are the steps I took to get a solid CM7 install - if I made any glaring mistakes or redundant steps, please let me know.

First off, if you haven't already, root your Inspire with attn1's hack kit: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=952352

This looks like a very complicated procedure, but just follow the steps, and you'll be fine. If you have problems, or need help, follow the IRC link in the thread to get some live help. Belac got me out of a jam there during my issues (I was a bonehead and missed a .sh in one of the commands). I am aware of bubby's Easy Root method, but I haven't tried it.

Download the version of CyanogenMod you want from here: http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=ace get RC2 or the latest nightly (I choose this option).

Download Google Apps here: http://android.d3xt3r01.tk/cyanogen/...120-signed.zip (I realize this is a link to an older version of gapps - the market will update them to latest version anyway).

Don't extract the .zips - just leave them the way they are.

Put both files on the sdcard in your Inspire where you can find them. I personally keep them in sdcard/@ROMs/Cyanogen (your @ROMs folder will be at the top of the list in CWM - saves excessive Volume Down presses when flashing ROMs)

Open Rom Manager on your phone, and select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" to get the latest version of CWM on your phone (3.0.0.6 at the time I'm writing this).

Now, Select "Reboot into Recovery." Your Phone will reboot into ClockworkMod.

First, you're going to backup your current ROM. Volume Down to "backup and restore" and push power. Select "backup" and let the scripts run. This takes 5-10 minutes, so make yourself a drink or something. You'll receive confirmation that the backup is complete.

Volume down until "wipe data/factory reset" is selected, push power, then select "Yes". This process takes a couple minutes. Next, select "Advanced" then Wipe Dalvik Cache" then "Yes". Then, "++Go Back++"

Now its time to install CyanogenMod. "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard", then browse to the location where you put the .zip file. Select the .zip, select "Yes" and then Cyanogen will install. After the scripts finish, "++Go Back++" and "reboot system now"

Enjoy watching the awesome boot image of the skateboarding robot for a bit, until Cyanogen loads. Once you are at the home screen, push the power button and do a normal reboot. Once you are back at the home screen, hit menu, select "Wireless and Networks" and setup your wireless network. Cyanogen needs a reboot after the initial install for wireless to connect.

Now it's time to install Google Apps. Push Power, Select "Restart" then "Recovery" then OK. One of the many benefits of CyanogenMod (and other custom ROMs) is the ability to get into recovery by pushing the power button :-).

Back in CWM. "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard" and select the gapps .zip from wherever you put it. "++Go Back++" and "reboot system now".

The Google Apps installer should start up - if not, open Market. Select the Google Apps you want, and sign in. If you had installed other apps via the Market, most of them should be downloading on your phone now. If you want to check status, open the Market, hit menu, then select "My Apps."

From here, you should be all set to enjoy the awesomeness that is CyanogenMod.

Thanks again to attn1, Belac, jz0money, and kali