Hi, I'm quite new to this whole 'rooted phone' thing. I recently installed Leedroid v2.02, and am loving the increase in performance and battery life.
I now wish to update to the latest version, 2.2.2, and was wondering what to do.
Do I need to download and install the whole rom file, just the kernel or both?
thanks for your time
Just download the full rom, as usually the kernel is updated with LeeDroid with the rom, and flash. You shouldn't need to wipe, as you're currently using leedroid.
Make a backup if you're worried something may go wrong.
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Hi,
I have a HTC Desire, which I have rooted and am running the stock rom (froyo). I downloaded SetCPU in order to overclock it and realised that things are not as simple as I thought. I've read that in order to overclock a device I have to change the kernel to one that supports overclocking. Can any one help me with this? What kernel shall I install, how do I do it? Are there any good guides I can use?
Cheers
Kernels are easy to install, all you do is flash the .zip from recovery, look in the android development section there are a couple, also some custom roms like leedroid come with oc kernels
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download Vork kernel form the below link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=801915&highlight=vork
and flash it form the recovery mode....thatz it
Also, Make sure you use the correct kernel depending if you have a Sense/Senseless ROM. Only real Issue of note, rest should be painless really
KYI
1. I'm using Sense, is vork ok for that?
2. Am I correct in understanding that all I have to do is download it to the root folder of my SD card and just enter clockworkMod Recovery --> install zip from sd card?
3. Also does it make a difference which one I install? Are there any others that you'd recommend?
4. Are there any adverse effects from doing all this?
Sorry for having to spoon-feed me everything but im kind of new to this :-/
If you are rooted, recommend the LeeDroid custom rom. It's a very stable sense rom, that comes with the kernel for overclocking.
Careful when adjusting overclocking though. Do it in small steps. Your phone will become unstable when pushed too far. Mine is stable at 1190mhz. The kernel allows up to 1300mhz though!
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xp4nd3r said:
Sorry for having to spoon-feed me everything but im kind of new to this :-/
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Hey, Everyone was new at some point. At least you're Polite
You get one strike, too. Makesure you use the search function next time in case it has already been answered
KYI
I've tried to install the kernel, but no luck...
This is what i did...
I downloaded vorkKernelSense_r1-SVS-CFS-BFQ.zip to my sd card.
I switched off the phone and got in to the boot menu --> recovery --> install zip from sd card --> choose zip from sd card.... and click on the file...
this is what i get...
Installing: SDCARD:vorkKernelSense_r1-SVS-CFS-BFQ.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E: Can't open /sdcard/vorkKernelSense_r1-SVS-CFS-BFQ.zip (bad)
Installation aborted.
I suspect im doing something wrong, can anybody help?
EDIT: ok it turns out the file was corrupted (/me is an ubernoob), vork underclocked the cpu so im trying out an other kernel, thanks for all your help guys!
EDIT2: I've just installed HAVS 2.6.32 (1113Mhz). The difference in speed is amazing, I basically wanted to overclock because Asphalt 5 HD (game) was very choppy on certain levels and now it playing like a PSP! thanks again to all who helped me!
hey, just a quick question from a n00b overclocker too
how can you tell if or not the phone is stable?, i am using the latest LeeDroid Rom, which has an overclocking function, but i a little hesitant in using it, as i dont wanna push the phone too far and end up having it go out on me
so, how can you tell if or the phone is stable?, i think this rom lets you do upto 1113mhz
thanks guys
If it's unstable it'll start doing re-boots.
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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?
Alright so i am currently running incredibly re-engineered 2.3. Recently incredibly Re-engineered 2.3.1 was released. My question is how can i upgrade to the newest version? Do i have to do a full wipe, install the new rom, then restore? Or can i just flash the new rom over the existing? I tried searching for an answer to this but i couldn't find one, so if this is a repost, please don't hesitate to point me to a different thread.
Im not 100% sure about that rom in particular but usually roms can be flashed over the older version. You SHOULD be able to just flash it normally with no wipe.
You actually dont have to update, the only thing added is compatibility to cwm 3+. Everything else is the same as 2.3. So unless youre using that its not necessary. I wont til theres anothr significant update.
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sweet i'm going to give it a shot. Ya i read that in the change log, but i wasn't sure in general how you would upgrade a rom, when a new version is released. Thanks for the help though
unless it says flashover I always do a wipe. Saves alot of headache down the road. It doesnt take long to set everything back up.
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I recently rooted and installed the arhd Rom and I love it. The Rom has just been updated and I am looking for some answers with regards to flashing this update.
I know the procedure is straight forward, however is there a way I can do it without losing my downloaded apps, data and the way I have configured my screens ?
I used an app to backup my stuff before but it did not store the data. Any help is appreciated.
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I recently rooted and installed the arhd Rom and I love it. The Rom has just been updated and I am looking for some answers with regards to flashing this update.
I know the procedure is straight forward, however is there a way I can do it without losing my downloaded apps, data and the way I have configured my screens ?
I used an app to backup my stuff before but it did not store the data. Any help is appreciated.
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If you are already running ARHD 6.1.x, you can flash the newest update on top of your current setup without any changes or losing data. No need to superwipe or anything. It's all based on the same base, the changes have been minor bug fixes or app updates here and there.
And just so we are clear, boot into cwm/EXT4 recovery and flash the updated ROM zip. Always a good idea to manually wipe cache and dalvik cache but it's all really straight forward.
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Thanks bud.
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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.
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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?
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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... .
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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...!!