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hi i am new here currently using the first wm6.0 time to upgrade again..but which rom is betteR??? i am so confused..
porkchop83 said:
hi i am new here currently using the first wm6.0 time to upgrade again..but which rom is betteR??? i am so confused..
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my response will be subjective of course,
but its best u try both for a day and make a decision based on your requirements.
porkchop83 said:
hi i am new here currently using the first wm6.0 time to upgrade again..but which rom is betteR??? i am so confused..
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As new as I am on the board, trust me on this... go and read enough of the threads and the wiki to answer the question by yourself. It will save you a lot of grievances in the long run
PS: IMHO, the answer really depends on each case... it hinges on how you use your device and what you are looking for... every chef knows what they are doing and why
I am really sure each has a different flavour, BUT a none baise answer is needed I have been flushing my Herms twice a week now and I am really thankfull for all of you guys.
I would have to go with Black v1.2 and then XDA-Live v0.20 at a close second. What really puts black over the top for me is it just seems much snappier then all the rest.
porkchop83 said:
hi i am new here currently using the first wm6.0 time to upgrade again..but which rom is betteR??? i am so confused..
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Depends on what you want and how you use the phone...
I've tried both recent releases of LVSW and Black 1.2. Both with radio 1.38.00.10. My carriers are both UK based (Vodafone and O2). I've tried these combinations in UK (South) and USA (North Carolina).
I've had no issues at all with either (except Black loads like a racing snake and LVSW loads like a pig - time wise).
I get good phone, GPRS (H , E, U etc), WIFI and email (not push because I don't use it).
I've settled on LVSW for now. The only reason is because with cLaunch some of my small icons don't show up too well against the black background.
Which is best is subjective - try them and discover...
ach2 said:
Black loads like a racing snake and LVSW loads like a pig - time wise
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I'm guessin that must mean that black is faster loading? Just a little confused because I've seen both animals move pretty darned quick but since the snake is racing and the pig doesn't seem to be doing anything
once you go black you never go back... seriously though, i cant answer this very well, i have only played with them and havent used them on my main phone yet...
LVSW all the way
For me, LVSW is the only choice, as the newest version of black and spb Pocket Plus do not play well together. As Pocket Plus offers more for me than black, black had to go and LVSW and pocket plus play great together.
Don't get me wrong, I really liked black - as well as the other WM6 ROMS. However, I've tried them all out and the 3/20/07 version of LVSW has given the most enjoyment and caused the least grief for me.
Your mileage may vary.
J
chymmylt said:
I'm guessin that must mean that black is faster loading? Just a little confused because I've seen both animals move pretty darned quick but since the snake is racing and the pig doesn't seem to be doing anything
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Yep, you're right (forgot you guy's over the pond have fast pigs - met a few forgot most ).
I'll try this in correct English... LVSW took a long time to flash (much more than 25 minutes). Black took less than 5 minutes. In fact, Black was so quick to flash it became easier to re-flash (thus clearing all my setup) than uninstalling and re-installing apps when I first played with it.
ach2 said:
Yep, you're right (forgot you guy's over the pond have fast pigs - met a few forgot most ).
I'll try this in correct English... LVSW took a long time to flash (much more than 25 minutes). Black took less than 5 minutes. In fact, Black was so quick to flash it became easier to re-flash (thus clearing all my setup) than uninstalling and re-installing apps when I first played with it.
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I understand now - damned us americans - I don't think we technically speak english over here any more - they should start calling this bastard child american and stop insulting the English language hahahhaa
I also understand you were talking about flashing - I thought you were talking about booting. Yes - Black does install quicker and the reason for that is it has no radio included. LVSW does. If you strip out the radio, it will flash just as quicklying. I am pretty sure that in the new version released today (which is a newer version of WM6 BTW) somebody stripped out the radio and posted a link somewhere in the comment so that should flash in just a few minutes
chymmylt said:
I understand now - damned us americans - I don't think we technically speak english over here any more - they should start calling this bastard child american and stop insulting the English language hahahhaa
I also understand you were talking about flashing - I thought you were talking about booting. Yes - Black does install quicker and the reason for that is it has no radio included. LVSW does. If you strip out the radio, it will flash just as quicklying. I am pretty sure that in the new version released today (which is a newer version of WM6 BTW) somebody stripped out the radio and posted a link somewhere in the comment so that should flash in just a few minutes
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Cheers, I understand that LVSW has radio and black doesn't but LSVW seemed so SLOOOW after flashing Black.
PS, no offence meant to Americans - spent 3 years living in the US of Angleterre
ach2 said:
Cheers, I understand that LVSW has radio and black doesn't but LSVW seemed so SLOOOW after flashing Black.
PS, no offence meant to Americans - spent 3 years living in the US of Angleterre
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None taken
If you're doing flashing soon (and assuming this is still the current version) here's the link to the stripped down LSVW: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1187346&postcount=35
It should install in about 5 minutes as opposed to the 20ish minutes of the official version - when you strip out the radio (and to a lesser degree ext rom) it will install much quicker.
black for sure
walshieau said:
black for sure
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Pigs or WM6?
will switching between these diff roms fry my PDA?
Freeksta said:
will switching between these diff roms fry my PDA?
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They shouldn't fry your PDA, but there are plenty of people out there who may disagree. Do a lot of reading and be sure to use Olipro's Hard-SPL because if you do get a problem this will help make it recoverable.
A couple of useful links:
The WIKI (everything begins here): http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
Upgrade for beginners (excellent): http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeForBeginners
If you have problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286755
What for to argue?
The person which has made "BlackROM", for a basis takes mine RomUpdate
True, true.
J
I am on XDA Live 0.20, and must say that I am very satisfied.. A new version will appear around 1. april. BUT. New or updated roms a being developed almost weekly, so what is better one week might not be the next - or what is better for one is not for you...
If you are new as me - just take one, and get familiar with that, because all versions have pros and contras - bugs and issues. Look at the programs integrated - find one, or if speed is essential - find another without ;-).
I dont think a final answer can be given - but take your time to read the thread regarding the one you are thinking of....
And for me; I am waiting for the XDA live 0.30...
Ok, I'm pretty much getting to grips with my IIs...
I've already upgraded my rom to o2's 1.40242 (up and down just to practice) and I know what I'm doing in so far as editing my registry... but my machine still isn't all it could be.
I've pretty much read the forum upside down, but there are so many options to this and that scattered around in the various threads that that it would take me forever to try them all for functionality, so as opposed to asking for help, I'd like to instead call upon your collective experience.
As said I'm looking to make my machine the best it can be for a wm2003se PDA (not really looking to upgrade to wm5 because 2003 is still the most compatible os out there at the mo), so I'd like your thoughts on the best roms and radio versions based on your useage. (best being most stable and functional (heh, I really like a2dp... but I know the issues).
So... what's your advise?
Thx in advance, all suggestions most welcome (well.... the non-profane ones anyway. )
Finally... big kudos to all the devs,(pro and hobby) you all done some really stunning stuff, this is a hell of a forum. (I'd name them but I'd like to finish this post today.)
maybe you can try he system rom from this progect:
http://sx66-blueangel.home.comcast.net/
also, upgrade your radio to the latest one.
MORE options!... are you purposely trying to give me brain melt?
I might give it a try at some point when it comes out of beta... but for the moment I'm really just going for stability and functionality.
Also you mentioned the latest radio rom.. which (if I'm correct) is the 1.15 version.. but I've read that alot of people have gone back to 1.13.... ho hum.
Thx though.
Any more suggestions, people?
What about suggesting a really nice cooked rom (or baked.. whatever.)
Also any chance of giving me a reason why you would recommend a particular rom over another?
Thx.
Someone Walkin' said:
MORE options!... are you purposely trying to give me brain melt?
I might give it a try at some point when it comes out of beta... but for the moment I'm really just going for stability and functionality.
Also you mentioned the latest radio rom.. which (if I'm correct) is the 1.15 version.. but I've read that alot of people have gone back to 1.13.... ho hum.
Thx though.
Any more suggestions, people?
What about suggesting a really nice cooked rom (or baked.. whatever.)
Also any chance of giving me a reason why you would recommend a particular rom over another?
Thx.
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Well, in case you didn't saw:
I am just one newbie here, I will receive my SX66 in 5 days, and at least, I am trying to help other persons with the stuff i know!
Patience i don't have much knowledge, but i believe it was better than not replying to you.
SandStorm said:
Well, in case you didn't saw:
I am just one newbie here, I will receive my SX66 in 5 days, and at least, I am trying to help other persons with the stuff i know!
Patience i don't have much knowledge, but i believe it was better than not replying to you.
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Heh.. I think you've missed the point of my post.. I wasn't getting at you, it was actually a thank you.
I'm learning too.
Someone Walkin' said:
Heh.. I think you've missed the point of my post.. I wasn't getting at you, it was actually a thank you.
I'm learning too.
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no problem man
I'll try the upgrade to radio 1.15, and if it don't go well, i'll change to 1.13.
Anyway, also would like to try out one WM5 release, I am thinking in one clean helmi release.
Also, i've got from one portuguese forum, some interesting files that put the 2003 SE with one graphical aspect similar to wm6. (thats one of the things i'll try.
By studying all those files, maybe one day, we can compile one rom to our needs.
Sounds interesting.. but watch you don't slow your machine down to much.. that's (and compatibility issues) my main reason for not going to new with my os.. all the pretties just bog the system down.
I will try.
also, i believe those new rom's are much faster and stable than the first ones that appeared.
Hey people.. still lookin' for recommendations.
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Hey people.. still lookin' for recommendations.
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here, the only recommendations we get is this: "screw it alone, we don't like you to do questions"
but for WM2003 there aren't big recommendations. it is already one outdated platform, and all of them are with the eyes on WM5 platform.
the last system roms are based on 1.42.xxx
SandStorm said:
here, the only recommendations we get is this: "screw it alone, we don't like you to do questions"
but for WM2003 there aren't big recommendations. it is already one outdated platform, and all of them are with the eyes on WM5 platform.
the last system roms are based on 1.42.xxx
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Szr.. I didn't see that you had replied.
The newest original rom from o2 was the 1.40.242.. I think that the 1.42 is from t-mobile.. do you know if that will work on an XDA IIs?
hi there man. my pda arrived today. i am using the system rom 1.42 and the radio 1.15. i did the upgrade today. so far so good.
in fact i am now posting this message with the blue angel.
cool.
What Pda did you get?
Glad things are going smoothly for ya... same can't be said here.
I'm having a ***** of a time trying to do anything other that transfer files or activesync when using bluetooth.... that's 6 charges I've gone through trying to get thing to work...
Ah well.. still tryin'.
SandStorm said:
hi there man. my pda arrived today. i am using the system rom 1.42 and the radio 1.15. i did the upgrade today. so far so good.
in fact i am now posting this message with the blue angel.
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SandStorm.. when you upgraded what bt driver and version did you end up with?
good! I use t-mobile 1-42 with cooked ext rom and the pda smiles me .. until the coming of Ultimate 7150...
hi! well, now I am using helmi wm5. its more stable, btw. I dunno about my bt stack. the other rom I had, was from sx66 standardization.
Hi guys im currently using the Athena @ the moment and no much choice in ROMS ive just upgraded the contract for my misses and got a o2 xda orbit will be running with Vodaphone Sim and a 1GB mico SD its a great phone and theres an amazing amount of ROMS on here she isnt as technically minded as me and i want a Rom thats Cool, functional and with a simple interface she's by no means stupid as uses mine every now and then but dont want a Rom thats buggy etc Any one advise a good simple stable Rom to use I Know its a personal choice but i would appreciate some advice... Thanks Guys
It's all a matter of preference as they are all good, except the official O2 ROM. Meschle's look the nicest and have some really good toys especially his new Vanilla (with cherry) release, but I personally prefer Tom Codon's Black and Blue series.
I'd would wait for his 4.2 release, but if you can't wait, then 4.0 is great. I tried 4.1, but the infamous 'storage card' bug did put me off a little. I try most of the ROM's, but I am getting counseling for this addiction.
thank you for the advice the touch and black and blue roms took my fancy so will probably try one of these... Thanks again
mike996 said:
It's all a matter of preference as they are all good, except the official O2 ROM. Meschle's look the nicest and have some really good toys especially his new Vanilla (with cherry) release, but I personally prefer Tom Codon's Black and Blue series.
I'd would wait for his 4.2 release, but if you can't wait, then 4.0 is great. I tried 4.1, but the infamous 'storage card' bug did put me off a little. I try most of the ROM's, but I am getting counseling for this addiction.
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what do you mean with cherry? and which rom you talking abotu can you link to it please
magpie2000k said:
what do you mean with cherry? and which rom you talking abotu can you link to it please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332531
athanaso77 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332531
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Thanks for that but what is Cherry?
cheers mate
magpie2000k said:
Thanks for that but what is Cherry?
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Just read the linked thread and you will find the answer there.
ctibor said:
Just read the linked thread and you will find the answer there.
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Mate having gone through pages on pages I can only see cherry referred to in POLL but it is closed, Please help
am I blind
or just mad
In this case 'cherry' means that Meschle took the original WM6 OEM rom, made by Microsoft and --instead of adding a lot of fancy and sophisticated progs-- just added the fresh versions of some really useful utilities (as he put it in the first post of the related thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332531 See the bullet points!)
So, it's a quite simple rom, but enhanced with his cherry picking amongst the wide variety of apps that make the usage of our Artemis easier and more effective.
At least I see this way... (I'm far from being an expert).
The official HTC Europe WM6 rom has just been released (see a lot of fresh thread abuot it).
So, if you are cautious (I am), I suggest you to flash your Orbit with this rom. It must be stable and more or less bug-free (but certainly there is no guarantee...)
And later you can switch to a cooked one, if you wish so.
But be aware: first you should run USPL! See thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311403
ctibor said:
The official HTC Europe WM6 rom has just been released (see a lot of fresh thread abuot it).
So, if you are cautious (I am), I suggest you to flash your Orbit with this rom. It must be stable and more or less bug-free (but certainly there is no guarantee...)
And later you can switch to a cooked one, if you wish so.
But be aware: first you should run USPL! See thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311403
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thank you but dont worry im no noob when it comes to flashing, im on my 5th pda device, i had one when the format was 1st released back in the 90's ive installed the touch 2.1 rom and it is superb thanks for all your help and guidance every one.... loving this phone and the great choice in roms just have to hand it over to my wife...
Could someone explain where these .22222 builds are coming from? PDAVIET usually has the latest versions, and he/she released .20753 couple of days ago, but never released .22222 (which appeared earlier on this forum). So how come this version is higher? Is it truely .22222 or is it actually .20222? I'm a bit confused.
I've also asked myself this pertinent question... Who has the answer ?????
C'mon guys... don't be lazy
ViVaViVa said:
Could someone explain where these .22222 builds are coming from? PDAVIET usually has the latest versions, and he/she released .20753 couple of days ago, but never released .22222 (which appeared earlier on this forum). So how come this version is higher? Is it truely .22222 or is it actually .20222? I'm a bit confused.
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Ervius quote from ITA rom thread "the os e xip are from build 20749". He just changed the numbers that's all.
thanks Chavonbravo !!!
So karmba_a pulled the same trick with his ROMs? Not very wise to do so imo, very confusing and pointless.
Yes, very pointless. I really appreciate all the work and nice roms chefs give out, but it sure would be nice if they'd stop messing around with the version numbers just to look cooler or act like they have something newer than anyone else.
I'm looking for a new ROM and was after some advise.
I've been running the stock HTC ROM on my O2 Ignito since day one (O2 ROM is the awfal), and upgraded to the new release last weekend. But i'm now getting itchy feet (and have some spare time at work) and would like to try some cooked ROMs.
I'm after something that is fast + stable and is good for multimedia, web access and I don't want any fancy skins on TF3D.
Anyone got any suggestion?
Shrekie_Bear said:
I'm looking for a new ROM and was after some advise.
I've been running the stock HTC ROM on my O2 Ignito since day one (O2 ROM is the awfal), and upgraded to the new release last weekend. But i'm now getting itchy feet (and have some spare time at work) and would like to try some cooked ROMs.
I'm after something that is fast + stable and is good for multimedia, web access and I don't want any fancy skins on TF3D.
Anyone got any suggestion?
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...for sure! Search & read through the threads!
cyron_at said:
...for sure! Search & read through the threads!
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Oh great - another high and mighty....
Shrekie_Bear a lot recommend Dutty's ROMs but i'm actually going to be removing it from my Ignito as there seems to be a few annoying bugs so im going back to official HTC.
Heres a link to the latest Thread for Dutty's Roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=411707&highlight=dutty
Hope this helps... it seems some are totally against helping but more into purposefully annoying new people round here...
Cheers
Paul
Paul, Thanks for the info.
Shrekie_Bear said:
Paul, Thanks for the info.
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Anytime - good luck!
I have been using Shaks 3.10 ROM for some time now and have had absolutely no problems. My Diamond is in use 24 hours a day and for at least 8 of those hours is running TomTom. (incidentally, using TomTom v 7.910 with this ROM has almost zero lag). The ROM has recently been updated to v3.2 but as I am so pleased with the version I am using I have not switched. I have tried most of the WWE ROMs you will find here and this is the most reliable I have found.
The ROM can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462455
Hope this helps
i 2nd that. 3.10 great rom, no need to move to 3.20 yet
blibble said:
I have been using Shaks 3.10 ROM for some time now and have had absolutely no problems. My Diamond is in use 24 hours a day and for at least 8 of those hours is running TomTom. (incidentally, using TomTom v 7.910 with this ROM has almost zero lag). The ROM has recently been updated to v3.2 but as I am so pleased with the version I am using I have not switched. I have tried most of the WWE ROMs you will find here and this is the most reliable I have found.
The ROM can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462455
Hope this helps
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Shrekie_Bear said:
I'm looking for a new ROM and was after some advise.
I've been running the stock HTC ROM on my O2 Ignito since day one (O2 ROM is the awfal), and upgraded to the new release last weekend. But i'm now getting itchy feet (and have some spare time at work) and would like to try some cooked ROMs.
I'm after something that is fast + stable and is good for multimedia, web access and I don't want any fancy skins on TF3D.
Anyone got any suggestion?
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You arent gonna get good answers asking that.....
Everyone believes that the best ROM is the ROM that fits your needs better. For some Duttys might be great for some it might not (like me).
It all boils down to the personal choice and the "feeling" that you get form the ROMS.
Personally I am using Swtos V2.5 Almost Full. It is amazing.
I also recommend very good ROMS by Chef udK.
But once again its a personal choice. Thats why you will get crappy answers for a crappy question.
Start flashing and testing, you will eventually find the perfect ROM.
Greets.
unfortunately - there is no simple answer to the best ROM, you might want to check some great benchmarks by pietrucci here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406640
i keep moving from one to another every week or so
good luck!
While it may not have been said in the nicest way, cyron_at is correct. The best way to find a ROM for appropriate for your use is to browse the Diamond ROM Development forum, and read the first few posts of each ROM thread. By doing this, you will be able to determine if a particular ROM suits your needs.
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