I've done quite a bit of flashing custom ROM's on my Touch HD, can someone confirm a couple of things for the Hero -
1) What's the easiest way to check what ROM I'm using now?
2) How do you go about flashing the Hero?
3) Are there any custom ROM's out yet?
Many thanks
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I am just getting into modifying my EVO and want to know what is the easiest way to flash custom ROMs.
Also is there a fully functional Froyo build for the EVO that has the Sense UI?
Thanks in advance,
~Tim
houseofbugs said:
I am just getting into modifying my EVO and want to know what is the easiest way to flash custom ROMs.
Also is there a fully functional Froyo build for the EVO that has the Sense UI?
Thanks in advance,
~Tim
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Just place the file on your SD card; boot into recovery (Hold Down Vol & Power); and install the .zip file. Assuming you're rooted w/ a custom recovery... If you need help with this there are threads with details on how to go about rooting your phone and flashingt a ROM.
...and remember always backup before making changes.
-kp
I used UnrEVOked3 to root. I am running the Baked snack rom right now. I love it. Brings me back to the days of hacking my 8925.
Any fully functional Froyo ROM out for the EVO right now?
I have an htc desire that came with stock froyo 2.2, I decided I wanted to experiment with custom roms as I found the stock firmware a bit laggy.
I had previously bricked my samsung galaxy s by trying to flash a custom rom using odin3 software, so this time I wanted to tread carefully with my htc desire so I rooted it then installed rom manager from the market, I paid for the premium version and initially downloaded a cyanogen rom, when it finally booted up with it, it just hung in the boot animation stage, being confused I wondered if I was supposed to install something else with it? So I restored it back to the stock rom then downloaded pirate rum froyo 2.2 gingerbread design, booted into this fine and it works brilliantly. I really am a novice when it comes to rooting & flashing so I wonder if anyone can explain rom manager as if doesn't explain what files you need to download . I am confused with all the diferrent files on the download section on rom manager as some files are called kernels some are callled radio files, some are called roms. I am keen to now try another rom but I prefer to play it safe & stick with rom manager so can anyone recommend a custom rom that is fast and stable that I can download using rom manager? I have read that I can download a rom from my laptop and save it to the SD card on my phone & flash it that way without using rom manager but I'm worried about bricking this phone. Can anyone offer me any encouragement?
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Everybody starting felt a bit like you do.
So before flashing them read about Desire roms here. Some of these threads are pretty long, so it's a good idea starting with the latest posts that usually contain the newest information. Also its also a good idea to use the search function on specific questions as most of them are already answered.
And now enjoy your phones freedom!
Hello guys,
First of all, I'm not new to rooting or custom ROMS, having said that my question is, what is the best method to root an EVO?
Browsing thru the forums, I found the following methods:
[ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Universal Auto Root ~~~ v2.5 (4/25/11)
To my understanding, this method will flash a custom rom "Sprint Lovers ROM"
and
[Program] SimpleRoot .1 ---- 3 Click Root w/ nand unlock!!
This method recommends flashing a custom rom
Now, I do not want to flash a custom rom since I'm doing this for a friend and I do not want him to be dealing with custom roms, nandroid backups, etc. Is there another method to root an evo? Without having to flash a custom rom.
Thank you
Easiest, fastest, coolest way to root without a custom rom. Might have some issues with permissions if you don't flash a custom rom unless you're just trying to do basic junk like tether. I'd actually recommend flashing a stock rooted custom rom instead of just gaining root on the eng stock rom. Make sure you hit up the market and download busybox if you don't flash a custom rom and update superuser.
Run unrevoked 3 (1st one)
http://unrevoked.com/
Stock rooted rom, or you could just run sprint lovers. It just has few added tweaks but mostly stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251
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Thank you and yes, he just wants to tether
unrevoked................
Browsing thru the forums, I found the following methods:
[ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Universal Auto Root ~~~ v2.5 (4/25/11)
To my understanding, this method will flash a custom rom "Sprint Lovers ROM"
Now, I do not want to flash a custom rom since I'm doing this for a friend and I do not want him to be dealing with custom roms, nandroid backups, etc. Is there another method to root an evo? Without having to flash a custom rom.
Most of the Hot Spot App usage will be from a custom rom in order for it to be unlocked. Wireless Tether will usually work as well and all you need is root. There are plenty of stock ruu's out there as well, but is a little more time consuming to run.
If you look down a little on xHaux's post in your first link...you can do a quick version that does not flash Sprint Lovers:
Instructions for Quick method:
This will completely wipe your phone. If you would like to back up your apps you can use Titanium backup to save them. It also has an option to save the system files but this can result in a buggy ROM afterward.
Extract AutoRoot.zip into a folder that is easy to find.
Open a DOS prompt by running the OpenShell file.
Type 'autoroot quick' and press Enter
It will then flash the engineering bootloader and the recovery through fastboot. Once it is finished you can use the bootloader menu to boot into the recovery and make a NANDroid, flash a ROM, radios, etc.
No matter the reason...a nandroid is always a good idea if only to do it once your happy with your decision on what to run.....something WILL happen when he/she finds out what options are out there. A quick restore will get you back to day one.
Also look even a bit farther down in the thread..there are options based on what hboot you have. xHausx's method was such a breeze...just sit back and watch the scripts do the work for you!
Good Luck
Unrevoked. One click and done.
Hi all,
I'm planning to start installing custom ROM's and haven't yet installed CWM. I don't plan on changing the kernal, as I hear issues about battery drain etc, and I just wanted to know which Custom ROM's I can use without flashing anything extra, as in just going on CWM, and installing a .zip?
Thanks in advance!
Anyone? :/
Under the heading stock based ROMs from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
Its not a complete list and you should still always read to make sure you don't need to flash a kernel along with it. If you flash a ROM that requires a custom kernel on locked bootloader you will brick your phone, so read carefully.
i have a unbranded wildfire s 2.3.5 unlocked bootloader via htc dev with cwm recovery 5.0.1 and rooted. i watched some videos of MrTaco505 from youtube about overclocking and rooting. i flashed mine with OCkernel2.3.5.v2 by jikantaru.zip hoping to enable me to setcpu on the phone. after flashing the phone just freezes after boot. i installed it with stockkernel.zip for wildfire s hoping to correct the problem but after flashing the phone is stuck on white htc logo. i have several questions in mind that needs clarification
1. does roms here have their own kernels inside their package?
2. how long does it take for a rom to flash it? and what would the phone look like? (i havent tried thisa nd scared of doing this but i dont have other choice coz my phone is unusable)
3. what are the standard procedures in flashing a rom?
4. since i have no choice, im flashing a rom in cwm recovery using sdcard. is this safe?
5. does a rom like unofficial cm7.2 for wildfire s have its own kernel inside the package? do i need to download another kernel for the rom?
thank you for all your answers. any help would be a gift to me since i only have this phone at the moment. -simone-
1 - Yes, most custom roms come with a working OC kernel
2 - Depends on the size of the ROM. but usually no longer than 5 mins
3 - You have cwm. standard procedure is to install a rom in a zip format. btw you really should update cwm and flash the latest official versio 5.0.2.8
4 - as written above, this is the standard way to flash custom roms. it is safe
5 - All roms, wether they're custom or stock ship with a kernel. but custom ones most of the time come with an OC kernel.