I've heard about this LeeDriod Rom u can flash after rooting your device. I wanna ask,
1)what benefits does it have over the existing HTC sense Rom? And
2)how it fares against other Rom such as Android revolutionary HD Rom etc.
Another question, I've used my DHD for around a month for now, if I flash a new Rom, will all the setting, application that I've set, downloaded , be gone?
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Regarding to apps and settings I can confirm as yes on your question. There is a way to retrieve apps:
- Get Titanium backup
- Root your phone (you can use Visionary)
- backup all apps + data (in titanium press menu -> batch -> backup all apps + data)
Later you can restore apps with titanium again (all backups are on SD).
About first two questions I can not answer you, as I still got stock ROM, with few apps freezed with titanium .
Freeze with titanium? What u mean by that.
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Freeze with titanium? What u mean by that.
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Titanium can freeze an app, this stops it running on boot and consuming system resources, but as it remains installed you can always unfreeze it if you have some pressing need for the software in future
Another question, how does the interface becomes after flashing leedroid Rom? Isit still like the HTC ui?
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HELP GUYS?
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Hi,
The Leedroid 1.4.1 rom is pretty good actually!
Ive used it for the last few days and have to admit that its not only quick but also intregrates Facebook, twitter etc quite nicely.
The only thing I would recommend is doing a full wipe as per PhunkyCow's post for his CM7 build. (you can find this in the Android Dev part of the Desire HD section)
I believe there is a rom you can flash that Formats the /System /data etc folders and then wipe the Cache and the Dalvik cache etc.
I also calibrated the battery by doing the following: (i left the charging cable in the whole time)
Run the battery to 0%
Charge full up whilst on
Switch it off and charge for 1 hour
Switch on for 2 mins (this uses 1% of charge to boot)
Switch off again and charge for 1 hour.
WIPE the Battery stats in ClockWork mod
Because I had Clockwork Mod 2 on it would come up when charging it whilst switched off. This is ok as long as you wipe the battery stats.
Hope this helps as it took me a while to find the right rom (for now - want to use Gingerbread at some point but with Sense)
Oh and before you do this make sure you have the Radio S off as the 1.72 version of the kernel removes root access! and you dont want that!
Below taken from Leedroids FAQ :
"
•You will first need to ROOT your DHD.
•Apply Radio S-OFF/, S-OFF
•Install Clockwork Recovery: The easiest way is to root your phone as above and download Rom Manager from the Market, which has an option to install C'Work Recovery.
"
Follow all the guides and make sure its done as it will get you out of any problems that may arise!
Upgrade the radio aswell - makes a difference to the battery.
So how is the interface like after flashing the leedroid Rom?
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Sorry if my questions have been asked, i did search but could not find it anywhere
Im also new with Android and wondering that if I flash one of the ROMS (revolution or Leedroid), am i able to update if HTC's new firmware comes.
There are some issues with stock ROM, e.g can not send email from exchange active sync, or problem with HTCsens.com. Do the mentioned ROMs fix the problem??
And also, after flashing the ROM, if I do the factory reset, Will my phone come back to stock Roms or the custom ones?
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hey guys!
I want to install cyanogen mod 7 on my HTC Desire Z. However, i heard cyanogen mod 7 was based on android 2.3. I'm on 2.2. I'm rooted, but I was wondering if I can just install cyanogen mod 7 on 2.2 or do I have to update and if I have to update, will I have to unroot my device or can I just do it just the way my phone is now?
Thanks,
timhesselmans said:
hey guys!
I want to install cyanogen mod 7 on my HTC Desire Z. However, i heard cyanogen mod 7 was based on android 2.3. I'm on 2.2. I'm rooted, but I was wondering if I can just install cyanogen mod 7 on 2.2 or do I have to update and if I have to update, will I have to unroot my device or can I just do it just the way my phone is now?
Thanks,
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CM7 is a ROM, it'll completely overwright 2.2, which is also a ROM. This would be the same as updating a Windows XP system to Windows 8.
So, the short answer: just install.
If you're unsure how, grab ROM Manager from the Market, with that app you'll first install ClockworkMod Recovery and then install CM7.
And, as always, be sure to do a full backup incase something goes wrong.
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thanks for your help, but i have another question. When i try to flash cyanogenmod, rom manager asks me to wipe cache and data. What does this do? Does it remove all my messages, whatsapp conversation and contacts? So in other words: what exactly will wiping cache and date delete/remove?
Thanks
timhesselmans said:
thanks for your help, but i have another question. When i try to flash cyanogenmod, rom manager asks me to wipe cache and data. What does this do? Does it remove all my messages, whatsapp conversation and contacts? So in other words: what exactly will wiping cache and date delete/remove?
Thanks
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When coming from a Froyo based ROM to a Gingerbread based ROM you need to do a full wipe which will, in effect, delete everything. Your apps will get redownloaded once you log on as will your contacts (if you have it set to sync) but to keep your messages (I'm assuming you mean SMS/MMS), download SMS Backup and Restore from the Market.
Remember, when you flash CM7, you also need to flash Gapps as Google Apps aren't included.
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OriginalGabriel said:
When coming from a Froyo based ROM to a Gingerbread based ROM you need to do a full wipe which will, in effect, delete everything. Your apps will get redownloaded once you log on as will your contacts (if you have it set to sync) but to keep your messages (I'm assuming you mean SMS/MMS), download SMS Backup and Restore from the Market.
Remember, when you flash CM7, you also need to flash Gapps as Google Apps aren't included.
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Oh, and once you're running CM7, you'll only need to wipe cache/dalvik when upgrading to the next CM7 release.
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OriginalGabriel said:
Oh, and once you're running CM7, you'll only need to wipe cache/dalvik when upgrading to the next CM7 release.
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Please explain to me the need to do this, I have done about 50 (fifty) upgrades now, and (in between) never wiped cache or dalvik. And everything is working smoothly every time I flash, no problems whatsoever.
@timhesselmans; First read a few pages on this forum about installing a custom rom and the aftereffects it could produce. Always make a nandroid backup and back up your contacts and your messages.
HLeenders said:
Please explain to me the need to do this, I have done about 50 (fifty) upgrades now, and (in between) never wiped cache or dalvik. And everything is working smoothly every time I flash, no problems whatsoever.
@timhesselmans; First read a few pages on this forum about installing a custom rom and the aftereffects it could produce. Always make a nandroid backup and back up your contacts and your messages.
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Well, you're lucky then, as many people do have issues and wiping cache/dalvik fixes those issues; so, its a good habit to just go ahead and wipe those when flashing an update. It doesn't hurt anything, only takes a moment and remedies many of the issues people often run into.
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Hello
I have an original HTC Desire to be honest I think its a great mobile apart from one major issue which almost makes it un-usable its complete lack on onboard memory.
For this very reason I upgraded the mobiles ROM from a standard Vodafone UK OTA ROM to Oxygen-2.0-RC7 but I want to remove it and put something on that is 1 better 2 does OTA updates 3 works 4 Im not the sort of geek who can spend days trying to get something working so maybe going back to stock would be best.
I dont know what Vodafone UK are currently up to Andriod wise but think maybe I should go back to stock as I will again get OTA updates when the OS is updated something that I dont get at the moment.
Instead of using Vodafone stock ROM isnt there a generick google ROM with OTA I can use?
My only concern is that will I have to UN root the phone?
Will I loose all ability to transfer apps to the SD card?
I would like to get this done today so any replys would be very very much appreciated.
Cheers
Paul
try out miui. i use miui-au.com. latest version of android and rom updates every friday.
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Also, see my answer at android forums
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Ok now im stuck its been so long since I originally rooted and applied my custom rom I can't remember how to put a new rom on!
I downloaded MIUI_Au-Desire-1.10.14_Signed.zip and placed it in the root of my SD card I then rebooted using the bootloader option I then whent to HBOOT and selected Fastboot then selected bootloader the next screen comes up with some errors then goes back to the previous screen...
Any ideas what im doing wrong?
You need to select recovery
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As rootSU said, select Recovery and not Bootloader.
Before flashing ANY new rom it's always best to do a nandroid backup in case something goes wrong (you can restore to how it was when you made your backup).
Before you flash the rom you've chosen you should do the three wipes... In recovery "wipe data/factory reset", "wipe cache partition", "advanced/wipe dalvik cache".
Install your new rom... "install zip from sd card", "choose zip from sd card".
Thanks everyone ive updated the ROM now i use Titanium backup too.
Only thing is im not sure ill stick with 'MIUI_Au-Desire-1.10.14_Signed'
As im not sure it syns with facebook, twitter only gmail but ill keep looking
slinkydonkey said:
Thanks everyone ive updated the ROM now i use Titanium backup too.
Only thing is im not sure ill stick with 'MIUI_Au-Desire-1.10.14_Signed'
As im not sure it syns with facebook, twitter only gmail but ill keep looking
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If you are set on getting frqent updates you'll want some aosp style rom. I use a sense base rom as I like sense - using a sense 3.0 rom, don't expect many updates as most of it just works
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download facebook and twitter apps will sync fine
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once you've download the apps add the accounts in the settings.
I like MIUI for the themeing and speed.
however if you like to keep sense, insert coin is really good, used that for a few months. Generally most roms you find on here will give regular updates much more than Vodafone or any carrier.
Personally I wouldn't go back to stock. If MIUI isn't for you, its not everyones choice, just browse the roms listed, try a few and see which you prefer.
On a side note I also find my backup root better than titanium backup, but once again its a personal choice.
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This thread will give you some ideas on how to customise MIUI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990233
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dave83uk said:
however if you like to keep sense, insert coin is really good, used that for a few months. Generally most roms you find on here will give regular updates
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FYI
Baadnewz has stopped working on InsertCoin.
Hi all,
I have a routed DHD and have used the advanced ace hack kit, everything went well and the root was successful.
Now when I'm trying new roms from XDA the problem is that for 1 week the rom work absolutely fine and after that suddenly it is in bootloop and then I have to change the rom.
I have tried the following roms:
1) Core Droid v9.2
2) Lee latest rom v5.1.1
3) virtuoso affinity latest build
4) bindroid
n a lot more but still having the same issue.
Right now I'm on ARHD 6.3.1
Requesting a sincere help from the dev community....!!
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Look at what mods you do or what you install..must be some kind of trigger maybe..have u updated Rom only not radios kernels etc etc?
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apart from installing the roms i haven't touched on anything....as i'm new to all this.
Try cyanogen for a while..have you flashed any roms without sense?
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Hmm, strange. What about ROM internal modifications or options?
As you tried LeeDrOiD 5.1.1 you seem to have that problem not always after 1 week (cause it's not that old *g*), so what about trying this:
of course make a backup of your data
full wipe your device (you can make sure to do it right by using a full wipe script
install a new rom and fully boot it
keep running it for a day without reinstalling your preferred apps
keep installing the apps step by step and watch the system's behaviour
When installing your new ROM and setting it up again, do you restore any data by using tools like Titanium Backup? If so, do you also restore system data or apps (+ data) only?
PS: maybe edit your topic's title to something better like "Problems with fresh installed custom ROM after a few days" or so.
unhallowedone said:
Hmm, strange. What about ROM internal modifications or options?
As you tried LeeDrOiD 5.1.1 you seem to have that problem not always after 1 week (cause it's not that old *g*), so what about trying this:
of course make a backup of your data
full wipe your device (you can make sure to do it right by using a full wipe script
install a new rom and fully boot it
keep running it for a day without reinstalling your preferred apps
keep installing the apps step by step and watch the system's behaviour
When installing your new ROM and setting it up again, do you restore any data by using tools like Titanium Backup? If so, do you also restore system data or apps (+ data) only?
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Right now on ARHD 6.3.1...so far so good...!!
Neways...will try to do it ur way...and will check to see which app is creating this issue....!!
whereas read the LeeDroid forum and came across certain post regarding TB giving problem to certain users....!!
For now uninstalled the same... .
arknailed7754 said:
Try cyanogen for a while..have you flashed any roms without sense?
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Have used MIUI and worked well for at least 1 week...but got bored of it as was really missing sense...!!
But will try this option too...!!
Hi guys, whats the most lightest/power efficient stable rom which will give me good battery life on desire Z?
I have yet to root im on 2.3 gingerbread Offocial
Try them all for a few days and make your decision; what's "good" for one isn't necessarily "good" for another due to each user using their device differently. That being said, I've heard good things about G-Lite.
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Some that I can think of off the top of my head aimed more at battery/performance improvement:
G2 Slim : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324616
EliteMod CM7 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246682
Though won't be much new changes to it since he's on EliteMod ICS now, which I love for the lightness/performance. Check the link in my signature if you want to try the ICS android version instead.
Virtuous G-Lite: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349030
Kind of the long running 'light' rom for a while.
Ok
Ok so I decided I want to get the
Virtuous G-Lite ROM
But I'm new to all this and I dont understand what steps I should take and even what half of these words mean when I tried googling it
Can you please put me on the right direction ?
and will the Virtuous G-Lite support my UK Desire Z phone ?
Okay search for glite in the development forum and download the rom. It should be around 120mb. Then copy it to your sdcard. Don't put it inside any folder nor should you extract the zip file. Now reboot your phone into recovery and wipe data, cache, dalvik. Then choose the option to install zip from sdcard. Select the zip file which you copied earlier. After flashing reboot your phone. This information is based on the presumption that you have successfully attained root and s-off on your device.
EDIT: As you haven't rooted your phone yet I suggest you follow the link "minus" below in my signature. There download the appropriate pdf.
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hokay
Ok im in Glite now and I dont see a android notification bar
like without one, i cant do anything much so i need to go to a different rom do you know any?!
and I dont want to do a kernel thing because I dont understand it and i dont want to brick this phone
problem
ok the GLITE rom is giving me problems because it wouldn't log in to my primary gmail account for the market, so I used my other account and now i get an error message everytime I try to download something from the market.
Do you recommend any roms out there or should I try Elite rom, but once again I dont understand this kernel stuff its worrying and i want battery life atleast
edit: I dont like go launcher pro it doesnt have the android notification bar
Edit 2: 20 mins later, I cleared the cache, dalvik etc then I went to the launcherpro site and got the latest one and my notification bar has returned (or just come) how ever market still doesnt let me download anything
did you wipe everything before installing the rom? you may need to clear market data/cache
settings>apps>manage>play>clear
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also I get better batery life and more options with elite cm7 (cmp elitemod is also nice) but choice is yours
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demkantor said:
also I get better batery life and more options with elite cm7 (cmp elitemod is also nice) but choice is yours
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I would like to try it but I dont understand any of the elite kernel stuff
you flash a kernel the same way a rom, just flash rom then kernel. elitemod cm7 has both kernel and rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17219499
in the second post you will the download link
put it on root of sd card
boot into recovery and wipe everything (superwipe or fastboot wipe even better)
then flash zip
then reboot
sign in
reboot
your ready to go
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Ohhh so when I try to install the ROM the kernel will be installed along side it right?! that means its going to be easier than I thought.
what is this super wipe?
yes, many roms come packaged with a kernel, some don't, some require extra packages such as gapps to be flashed as well. the link I sent you just need to flash the rom, all is bundled.
superwipe came about in the g1 days, orginaly by osaka. it runs a script to wipe your phone clean to help insure a good flash of the next rom. there are many variations but I suggest finding one that formats system/cache/data to ext4 as well as wipe
search for superipe+ext4 in the threads
and fyi fastboot -w is an even cleaner wipe but needs to be done at a computer and learn how to use fastboot
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GLITE Has this bug where it wont show the notification bar on first boot. One reboot will fix it. Also glite is bit old in terms of ease of use(customization) but it is very good in terms of battery. Elitemod is good too.
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strawmetal said:
GLITE Has this bug where it wont show the notification bar on first boot. One reboot will fix it. Also glite is bit old in terms of ease of use(customization) but it is very good in terms of battery. Elitemod is good too.
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Yeah that bug happened to me, I tried to clear dalvik cache and then I updated the launcherpro then it randomly came. Is elitemod more easier and more customisable?what android version is it? Because on glite the battery life is brilliant but it feels like I'm sacrficing widgets (power control), the quick settings I had previously and the overal look is quite 'boring'
So with elite mod would I need to do any overclocking what so ever or anything else? And how can I make a back up of my current glite installion and revert back to it just incase elitemod doesn't work out for me
well your first step, just like when changing to any rom, is boot into recovery and make a backup. then you want to do a full wipe. then flash the next rom
nik3r has made a couple versions of elite mod, the one being suggested to you is based off of cm7 so its gingerbread, same as glite. it is slightly overclocked out of the box and has just about all the options avalible for a rom of its day, far more than glite. as for battery life, if you keep the oc/uv settings as they are you should get just as good battery life. I'm a moderate to heavy user and I do just fine with it
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okay i want all the experienced people on this forum to help me with this thing and i hope a lot of people would get help with this post
i am using HTC DESIRE HD on it's stock firmware that is 2.3.5 and htc sense 3.0, to start flashing a custom rom (cyanogen 7.2 as an example) i have to follow the following steps (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG)
1) i have to root my device using the AAHK (link: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74)
2) then to back up my contacts i have to use SMSbackup (which is available on the android market), have a backup on the sdcard and copy it to ur device
3) now i have to download the custom rom (cyanogen 7.2) (link: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=ace)
4) now i have rooted my device and i will copy this rom in .zip format into my sdcard and go into the recovery mode by turning off the phone and then holding power and volume down button
5) i have to backup my existing rom by running a nandroid backup in the backup/restore (it's visible in the recovery mode)
6) once the back up is done i'll have to formate my sdcard and format the cache
7) then i have to select the "flash .zip file from sdcard" and i am done
please tell me if this process is alright or is there anything that i am missing
secondly is there any way through which i can save my apps?
last but not the least, if i wanna flash this kernal (http://blackice.omca.co.uk/download/...7-2WCR-TUN.zip) what do i have to do?
POINT ADDED: IF U ARE USING ANDROID 2.3.5 AND SENSE 3.0 THEN U HAVE TO DOWNGRADE TO THE PRIOR VERSION OF SENSE I.E 2.1, HOW DO I DOWNGRADE USING THE AAHK kit? PLEASE HIGHLIGHT THIS
The steps are correct. Except at step 6 you wipe all partions except SD card (called superwipe).
And your appdata will be automatically restored whenever you reinstall a app if you got your phone synced to your Google account.
And you flash the kernel as you flash a Rom but you only wipe dalvik and cache.
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Muikkuman said:
The steps are correct. Except at step 6 you wipe all partions except SD card (called superwipe).
And your appdata will be automatically restored whenever you reinstall a app if you got your phone synced to your Google account.
And you flash the kernel as you flash a Rom but you only wipe dalvik and cache.
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What do i select in the recovery mode for step 6? And i have a spare 2gb sdcard can i use that for flashing the rom? This would help me save my songs and all
How do i confirm if i am synced with my google account?
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Which recovery do you use? And superwipe doesn't wipe ad card.
I'm not sure but try to sync all. Otherwise you could try titanium backup. Never used it but I have heard its good for saving appdata.
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Muikkuman said:
Which recovery do you use? And superwipe doesn't wipe ad card.
I'm not sure but try to sync all. Otherwise you could try titanium backup. Never used it but I have heard its good for saving appdata.
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I havent installed a custom rom before this is the first time for me so i need help concerning all these things
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prospect565 said:
I havent installed a custom rom before this is the first time for me so i need help concerning all these things
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First of all you need to root before you can change the recovery. Download AAHK and read the effen manual.
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Titanium backup works great. It restores all non system apps and data, everything works great except (in my case Viber, it crashes and I have to re activate account after each flash).
I'd also have a question on flashing kernels. I have flashed 5-6 different ROMs but never a kernel (It is possible that these ROMS had other kernels but I'm not sure):
1) do I flash kernel BEFORE or PRIOR to new ROM? (or it doesn't matter)
2) if iI fo superwipe script from android revolution, can I then flash ROM and KERNEL one after another? (no need to wipe dalvik again)
D.
dalanik said:
Titanium backup works great. It restores all non system apps and data, everything works great except (in my case Viber, it crashes and I have to re activate account after each flash).
I'd also have a question on flashing kernels. I have flashed 5-6 different ROMs but never a kernel (It is possible that these ROMS had other kernels but I'm not sure):
1) do I flash kernel BEFORE or PRIOR to new ROM? (or it doesn't matter)
2) if iI fo superwipe script from android revolution, can I then flash ROM and KERNEL one after another? (no need to wipe dalvik again)
D.
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1.You can flash a new kernel whenever you want
2. I believe so
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Thanks don't hurt ya know?!
prospect565 said:
POINT ADDED: IF U ARE USING ANDROID 2.3.5 AND SENSE 3.0 THEN U HAVE TO DOWNGRADE TO THE PRIOR VERSION OF SENSE I.E 2.1, HOW DO I DOWNGRADE USING THE AAHK kit? PLEASE HIGHLIGHT THIS
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just a small note which is written on the AAHK manual and Thread but to make sure u notice it is that don't downgrade tooooooo much "I.E 2.1"
if u want to downgrade so u can root... u either let the AAHK do the downgrade for u or u do it your self either ways u musn't get lower than 2.3.3 so u wont get in kernal problems "which i once got, and god it was BAD".
good luck
AYYYYY MAMA
prospect565 said:
I havent installed a custom rom before this is the first time for me so i need help concerning all these things
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Alaka one of my frends bought DHD , he want to root ,is this the ryt way to do it??? he bought it from local market,hroot is 2.00, with GB 2.3.5 android ,S-ON. Shud i use these steps???
musawir said:
Alaka one of my frends bought DHD , he want to root ,is this the ryt way to do it??? he bought it from local market,hroot is 2.00, with GB 2.3.5 android ,S-ON. Shud i use these steps???
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They are, just read the thread, there were a few corrections.
Make sure to read the manual called 'effen manual' a few times for the hack kit.
Sent from a dream.
Also, if you have your google account synced to your phone right now, it'll automatically restore contacts when you re-restore your Google account on the new ROM.
Sometimes android market/play store will automatically begin restoring apps by redownloading them (along with data) and some other things. If you prefer titanium, make sure that the play store isn't doing this by going to my apps. If your phone is running really laggy even after a minute or two after you set things up, chances are google play is redownloading all your old apps and chewing up your phone's hardware and data.
prospect565 said:
okay i want all the experienced people on this forum to help me with this thing and i hope a lot of people would get help with this post
i am using HTC DESIRE HD on it's stock firmware that is 2.3.5 and htc sense 3.0, to start flashing a custom rom (cyanogen 7.2 as an example) i have to follow the following steps (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG)
1) i have to root my device using the AAHK (link: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74)
2) then to back up my contacts I have to use SMSbackup (which is available on the android market), have a backup on the sdcard and copy it to ur device
3) now i have to download the custom rom (cyanogen 7.2) (link: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=ace)
4) now i have rooted my device and i will copy this rom in .zip format into my sdcard and go into the recovery mode by turning off the phone and then holding power and volume down button
5) i have to backup my existing rom by running a nandroid backup in the backup/restore (it's visible in the recovery mode)
6) once the back up is done i'll have to formate my sdcard and format the cache
7) then i have to select the "flash .zip file from sdcard" and i am done
please tell me if this process is alright or is there anything that i am missing
secondly is there any way through which i can save my apps?
last but not the least, if i wanna flash this kernal (http://blackice.omca.co.uk/download/...7-2WCR-TUN.zip) what do i have to do?
POINT ADDED: IF U ARE USING ANDROID 2.3.5 AND SENSE 3.0 THEN U HAVE TO DOWNGRADE TO THE PRIOR VERSION OF SENSE I.E 2.1, HOW DO I DOWNGRADE USING THE AAHK kit? PLEASE HIGHLIGHT THIS
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I Will Tell You My Steps >>How I Rooted My Device To Install Custom ROM<<
1) I had Downloaded free Sms BackUp And Apps BackUp from Play store.
2) Then I just Backup-ed all My Sms and Apps.
3) Then I went on my contact--> Manage Contacts --> Exported All My contacts from Google as well as from My Phone to my SD card.
4) For my safety purpose I then copied all my data from my memory card to my hard disk.
5) Then I used AAHK Tool:-
# What it did was just downgraded my Radio(Internet Required)
# Then Rooted my device-->Super CID-->BusyBox-->4EXT-->and so on...
DONE...
YOU ARE NOW READY TO INSTALL CUSTOM ROM