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Think i am ready to take the plunge to root my desire and also install a custom ROM. Just have a few queries that need some clarification and suggestions.
1. My radio version is 5.09.05.30_2 do i need to update this when when installing a custom ROM
2. Suggestions on Sense custom ROMs that have fast kernels with low battery drain. I have read a lot about Cyanogen ROMs which seems quite popular but its a non Sense ROM and would appreciate one with Sense. Kinda Like it.
Thanks in anticipation of the goodies!!
1. See what radio the ROM developer suggests and use that
2. I'd go all out and use the RCMixHD ROM - easily the best Sense-based ROM available and it's based on the Desire HD ROM...but that's just my opinion (wait for the LeeDroid brigade to chime in!!)
I'm far from an expert but i just flashed the latest radio onto my phone and went for LeeDroid 2.2f, which i've been running for a week or two, seems pretty stable so far. I was planning on trying a few ROMs before i get too settled into one.
which radio would that be?
For latest radio, see my signature. But as said, it's best to use the one recommended in the ROM thread if in doubt
LeeDroid seems to be quite appealing at the moment. Any known bugs for 2.2f
Don't know, not a fan of LeeDroid - don't like the custom wallpapers and apps that are used. Prefer mine to look as stock as possible
Which ROMs look as stock as possible?
Teppic's is basically stock with root access and optional extras
I haven't found any bugs at all yet, my current radio is 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27 which definately works fine with LeeDroid 2.2f, well it does on my Desire at least !
Any links to where i could get that Teppic's and is it stable with improved speed and low battery drain? Sorry am asking too many questions
Go look for it in ROM development - it's not that hard to do
What's LeeDroid like on battery?
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Which ROMs look as stock as possible?
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VillianRom and PinkyDesire are both excellent choices.
LeeDroid Brigade here...... I have tried every ROM possible and the latest LeeDroid offering ,2.2f, is by far the most stable bug free ROM I have ever used. The RCMixHD ROM is very good, if you can live without the camera for the time being.
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What's LeeDroid like on battery?
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I get around a day and a half, using generally everything, including Sat Nav.
I have been going back and forth with roms and wondering some things myself.
I like the speed and system memory available with the A2SD of the AOSP roms (oxygen) but need my video camera so the gingerbread thing is out till they sort that out and Im finding I like the sense roms.
Anyone have any experience with the stock roms? Are there any sense stock roms with very little of the garbage apps that come with most sense roms but still have A2SD? I guess Im looking for the best of both worlds here.....
There are froyo AOSP roms so no sense and a working video recorder, you can also strip Sense roms from the stuff you don't want, just make sure it's not a critical part.
But if you want a Sense rom I suggest you use Leedroid with A2SD and don't worry about space or removing sense apps.
Leedroid is my 1st rom, then i tried defrost, open desire, gingervillain, Oxygen, they all give me bugs, as for other sense rom, i've tried AuraTSense & Modaco, not tat perfect for me, as for Sense HD rom, don't try it, they're not mend for Desire... lastly i go back to Leedroid, now it's 23d already, and it's smooth, bug free... i just hope tat i know how to take out those stuff that i don't need inside... I really wanted to have a smooth non sense rom, but non of them is better than leedroid...
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Leedroid is my 1st rom, then i tried defrost, open desire, gingervillain, Oxygen, they all give me bugs, as for other sense rom, i've tried AuraTSense & Modaco, not tat perfect for me, as for Sense HD rom, don't try it, they're not mend for Desire... lastly i go back to Leedroid, now it's 23d already, and it's smooth, bug free... i just hope tat i know how to take out those stuff that i don't need inside... I really wanted to have a smooth non sense rom, but non of them is better than leedroid...
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I use Baadnewz' HD rom it's pretty fast and stable (as fast and stable as leedroid's in fact) and you get the sense 2.0 goodness too. I was on Leedroid for a long time but wouldn't go back to old sense anymore.
thx for the info, i think i'm gonna give it a try...
hmmmm
I'm running Leedroid right now and start up is quite laggy and my phone is not very responsive. I just s-offed my phone so I'll see what I can do with it now.
I tried Baadnewz but can't remember why I didnt like it. lol
The HD roms seem to give me bugs.
I have been debating making my own rom, a sort of Frankenstein rom, with bits and pieces of all the things I like from other roms. The main problem I'm having is finding a tutorial on making roms. I have searched but found nothing...
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I use Baadnewz' HD rom it's pretty fast and stable (as fast and stable as leedroid's in fact) and you get the sense 2.0 goodness too. I was on Leedroid for a long time but wouldn't go back to old sense anymore.
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i prefer the hd roms also , had no problems with them.
regards
I get lags if I don't do a full wipe or use titanium backup to restore old system settings with any rom. Once you are on a certain rom you can usually just upgrade without a full wipe.
Tried Baadnewz' HD rom, not that responsive... sometimes need press 2-3 times to screen on... going back to leedroid... ><
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Leedroid is my 1st rom, then i tried defrost, open desire, gingervillain, Oxygen, they all give me bugs, as for other sense rom, i've tried AuraTSense & Modaco, not tat perfect for me, as for Sense HD rom, don't try it, they're not mend for Desire... lastly i go back to Leedroid, now it's 23d already, and it's smooth, bug free... i just hope tat i know how to take out those stuff that i don't need inside... I really wanted to have a smooth non sense rom, but non of them is better than leedroid...
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To take out the unnecessary stuff search LeeDroid's minisite - there is a great tutorial, how to remove stuff you don't need.
Also you can delete the not needed .apks from the .zip file on your PC and after that you can flash it.
Also tried a few ROMs (including gingervillain, Oxygen), but using LD, cause it is the best for me.
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To take out the unnecessary stuff search LeeDroid's minisite - there is a great tutorial, how to remove stuff you don't need.
Also you can delete the not needed .apks from the .zip file on your PC and after that you can flash it.
Also tried a few ROMs (including gingervillain, Oxygen), but using LD, cause it is the best for me.
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oic... thx for the info... gonna read it...
can i just delete the apk in my rom zip file before i flash?
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can i just delete the apk in my rom zip file before i flash?
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I deleted 2 apps (cifsManager & DefaultclearHome) and it was working without any problems so far.
I don't know about other .apks, but in that case i recommend the tutorial shown here:
http://leedroid.protogenlabs.com/wiki/guidelines-for-safe-removal-of-included-apps-apks
However, there is written, than you can just simply delete from the .zip file.
Do we have a poll /or can we have one for best ROM available for Desire ? .
Just wanted to know whats the most used ROM on the forum .
Hi,
i just got a Desire ,and im gonna root it put on a new rom...but i see in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328 ,that there are a whole lot of roms and was wondering what is the diff between them? I mean to go through all the faq of those roms would take all day,so plz help ? so basically im looking for a ROM suggestion (and an explanation for it)
There are few differences between each other in each section. Things like some have A2SD, some have DATA2SD and so on. Some are faster, some are smoother. To be honest, if you know what you want then just try each rom from that section. A rom is a personal preference. If you go for Non-Sense/Gingerbread, try Oxygen or CyanogenMod. Sense roms, I see a lot of people going for LeeDroid. Sense HD, I tried Cool-z. Try them out.
ohhh my godddddddddd.. another one eh.. and now not only you are asking for our opinion to base yours upon, but also telling us that you'd rather waste our time to save yours.. by the way, there is a forum search button, do lean to use it. Much apprechiated.
Feel free to troll away
Ive just got a HTC Desire GSM (from HTC Magic) and tried a number of Desire ROMS, incl Gingerbread, CM nightly, Oxygen, DHD ROMS. I was never a big HTC SENSE Fan, but I loaded this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818392 and so far stuck with it. I generally change ROMS ever 2 - 3 days, but this one has stuck. Its not lighting quick, but fully featured and very polished.
disclaimer - Its my opinion only and as other will tell you, flashing ROM is a personal choice. - cheers P
Tnx jelly and pp think ill try a rom per catagery
Hi all... I'm kinda of newbie on this things, so I'll need some help from you guys!
I have HTC Desire with android version 2.2 (latest official).
I really need more space and I want to install android 2.3 (the latest and gratest available . But I really need a help from you to choose what ROM to install and of course , the complete install procedure.
Thank you in advance, this forum ROCKS!!!
Regards
i firstly installed oxygen rom by adamg, just to get started, but i was dying to try the miui roms, i also tried leedroid hd, but my problem is, when i am on a sense rom i hate it but when im not on a sense rom, i love the look of it and want to try it, im currently using miui a2sd 1.7.21, it is amazing, the only problem i now have is that im itching to try something new, i really like the coolexe coolsense 3.0, it looks amazing but im too lazy to convert my ext3 to 4 and if i hav to change hboot, and over all im in love with miui lol
will8578 said:
i firstly installed oxygen rom by adamg, just to get started, but i was dying to try the miui roms, i also tried leedroid hd, but my problem is, when i am on a sense rom i hate it but when im not on a sense rom, i love the look of it and want to try it, im currently using miui a2sd 1.7.21, it is amazing, the only problem i now have is that im itching to try something new, i really like the coolexe coolsense 3.0, it looks amazing but im too lazy to convert my ext3 to 4 and if i hav to change hboot, and over all im in love with miui lol
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coolexe has an alignment script that will convert ext3 -> ext4 just before flashing
res5it said:
Hi all... I'm kinda of newbie on this things, so I'll need some help from you guys!
I have HTC Desire with android version 2.2 (latest official).
I really need more space and I want to install android 2.3 (the latest and gratest available . But I really need a help from you to choose what ROM to install and of course , the complete install procedure.
Thank you in advance, this forum ROCKS!!!
Regards
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Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
This thread contains list of all the updated ROMs (AOSP/Sense/MIUI) and their home threads. Each of these home thread has details of requirements, installation procedure, and download links etc.
Enjoy
or Get Confused with so many ROMs
smhtc said:
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
This thread contains list of all the updated ROMs (AOSP/Sense/MIUI) and their home threads. Each of these home thread has details of requirements, installation procedure, and download links etc.
Enjoy
or Get Confused with so many ROMs
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that is a good place to start - although some of the links are incorrect and I think some are in the wrong categories which is a shame
lothaen, thanks i gave it a go, i have come to the conclusion that i hate sense, i love the way it looks and the customization, but when you get down to the nitty gritty things, i hate it lol
I like sense - but thats just my opnion
fair enough, i want to like it tho
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lothaen, thanks i gave it a go, i have come to the conclusion that i hate sense, i love the way it looks and the customization, but when you get down to the nitty gritty things, i hate it lol
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Same with me.
Tried leedroid, oxygen, cm6, cm7, various HD ports and settled down to miui.us 1.7.22.
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I love sense and I will go back to it at some point, waiting on Droidzone to update his gingerburst RoM. But at the moment am using MIUI data2ext and its bloody great, love everything about it, at first it looks abit iphoney but you can download alot of themes and change the look.
So try MIUI
No Sense no HTC. If you want no sense buy SG2
And BTW LeeDroid rox
Cool AceS Mix v2,very fast
but no chinese touch input
Beso your hardcore mate, if i can get a sgs2 for £150 of ebay i would mate, but to be honest i hate samsung stuff so it'd be an opx2 for me mate
actually i have tried the 2 hd senses, they feel very laggy to me, is the normal senses a bit faster, i might give them a go, just to spice things up, but even tho i hate apple stuff, i love the miui rom, so classy, i might find a sense rom for backup for when i have an urge for it
The only thing why I would consider miui is auto brightness which works fcuking awesome with it. Otherwise, I'm sticking to my Sense integration wrapped in my LauncherPro theme
im downloading leedroid 3.0.8.2, not the hd one, i'll give it a try, what would you say is the best sense rom? non hd? iv come from having a wildfire,blade and pulse, one thing i will say is that the dev community for the desire is amazing, so many devs, roms, kernels, the works, we are very lucky to be spoilt and have so much to choose from.
res5it said:
Hi all... I'm kinda of newbie on this things, so I'll need some help from you guys!
I have HTC Desire with android version 2.2 (latest official).
I really need more space and I want to install android 2.3 (the latest and gratest available . But I really need a help from you to choose what ROM to install and of course , the complete install procedure.
Thank you in advance, this forum ROCKS!!!
Regards
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Can you Please Post Questions in the Q&A forum Thanks
Moving to Q&A
the first rom i installed was gingervillain 2.0
ive tried several roms, coming and going between them, they all had advantages/disadvantages. but i always keep ending up installing gingervillain. its does everything i need, its quick, it's sense-less (personally dont like it) and as yet, i dont think ive encountered a bug with it.
now running gingervillain 2.7
Redux 1.2, awesomely fast! original android 2.3 without sense or any other big additions. Clean and stable! no bugs so far!
Beso said:
No Sense no HTC. If you want no sense buy SG2
And BTW LeeDroid rox
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Huh? Sense may be an HTC ui but its not like a Desire wont work without it! In fact it works better without it, have you seen the aosp ROMs out there?
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will8578 said:
actually i have tried the 2 hd senses, they feel very laggy to me, is the normal senses a bit faster
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All sense ROMs are a little bit laggy as they kinda bog down the OS.. if you want a very fast and stable ROM, try an aosp ROM like CyanogenMod7.. its awesome! I've heard Oxygen is also very good, its what I'll be trying next
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Ok, so I've tried to search for this but I always seem to fail. I'm looking for a stock Gingerbread ROM for my phone, and I dont want CM7. Is there any roms out there that are Google only, like a Nexus port or something?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD
Hi. I've found this thread and thought it might be useful for you. Check out this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071790
It seems to be AOSP with minor tweaks and NOT CM7
Thanks for that, I'll give it a try and see how it runs, although it seems that it's no longer being maintained.
Any other AOSP ROMs for DHD?
Currently i'm using BlackICE ROM, and it's 'kinda' AOSP, cause it's based on CyanogenMod v7.1.0.1 (NB 235). But it's worthy giving it a try. And, there's an issue with sound skipping randomly sometimes. Although it's very close to masterpiece IMO
How about Revolution and applying No-Sense script? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040 - second post
and check this one out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140749
have fun!
I've tried ARHD with no-sense, don't like it, I rather the normal one (I'm on 6.1.3 right not). I'm trying to avoid CM based ROMs, as I can pretty much get a CM build and tweak it myself.
I might try to get one running myself, cook up an AOSP ROM to share
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798895
try this one