are suitable for the HTC Desire PVT4 devices. I had a lot of issues recently trying to downgrade to a stock rom, but with help from the forum I am running LeeDroid.
Seems I have very little space for app`s etc on the handset itself.
Thanks
It depends what you prefer... you can pick a lot from development section:
AOSP
Sense
MIUI
Your call
kotag82 said:
It depends what you prefer... you can pick a lot from development section:
AOSP
Sense
MIUI
Your call
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I have had a look at a few m8, but I thought there was a problem with the hboot on pvt4 devices or will most rom`s work?
I got pvt4, I'm flashing nearly every week as updates come out, I'm rooted and s-off, got a brick recently as recovery crashed during flashing, easily sorted under 1.5 hours
I also have a PVT4 and have flashed ROMs with no issue. I only recently went S-OFF and changed the HBOOT. Best thing I did, the extra storage is brilliant.
I had issues with LeeDrOiD 3.0.8.2 A2SD but after more research that was probably a result of restoring some system data with Titanium. Live and learn.
I'm currently using the OZ version of InsertCoin Data++ with no issues at all. But I am interested in looking at the MIUI and ASOP ROMs soon.
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The problem with *some pvt 4 devices is they have erase size of 40,000
From terminal emulator:
Code:
cat /procmtd
to check.
Cwm 2.5.0.7 is designed for erase size 20,000 so if you have 40,000 use amonra 2.0.1.
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Why using archaic recoveries when we have new and not dead ones?
rootSU said:
The problem with *some pvt 4 devices is they have erase size of 40,000
From terminal emulator:
Code:
cat /procmtd
to check.
Cwm 2.5.0.7 is designed for erase size 20,000 so if you have 40,000 use amonra 2.0.1.
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Thats what causes PVT4 Desire handsets too have problems with ROM/Manager ..Clockwork etc.
Must admit guys I am a bit of a noob to this, but the more I read the better I will get.
I learned a bit a couple of years ago about flashing Dbox`s for Cable box`s and thought we were dealing with a similair type of system I have had my eyes opened.
Thanks for the advice anyway Much Appriciated
Terepin said:
Why using archaic recoveries when we have new and not dead ones?
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Any chance of explaining this m8 ,,,, Noob needs it spelled out
Basically you have Amon ra and cwm recovery based recoveries... Amon ra and RMD recovery are not developing anymore... I did not see update for long time... CWM and 4Ext recovery still developing, I was using both as I got brick twice with 4EXT I tried RMD, happy with it no problems so far in 3 months/about 100 times used for flashing, hope this will help
Ned_Stevens said:
Any chance of explaining this m8 ,,,, Noob needs it spelled out
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RMD Recovery, 4ext Recovery, ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0.
Related
Hello, I have a HTC Desire with ClockworkMod 2.5.0.7.
I haven't flashed a rom for over a year now, and iv'e seen that there are newer versions of CWM.
Is it any good to flash a newer version of CWM or am i good with this 2.5.0.7?
Thank you
If it works, don't touch it
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Nidzo80 said:
If it works, don't touch it
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+1 I prefer "If it works, don't fix it"
2.5.0.7 is preferred amongst many anyway due to it's proclaimed stability compared to newer CWM recoveries
Never change a running system!
Thank you guys, I'll stay at 2.5.0.7 then, never had problems with it so why update.
Much appreciate
I have the same question, but I read somewhere that some ROMs might need a newer version of CWM, can this be true? If so, will Clockwork backups work from one version to another? I mean, will I be able to make a backup with 2.5.0.7 and restore it in the newer version?
What other things do we have to pay attention when switching custom recovery versions?
Thanks!
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I've never seen that a rom needs a newer recovery...
They are only recommended by the developer.
eddie_gordo said:
I have the same question, but I read somewhere that some ROMs might need a newer version of CWM, can this be true? If so, will Clockwork backups work from one version to another? I mean, will I be able to make a backup with 2.5.0.7 and restore it in the newer version?
What other things do we have to pay attention when switching custom recovery versions?
Thanks!
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You read wrong, or whoever wrote it is an idiot, or perhaps you read about a different device.
Ok, thanks everyone..! I'll just stick with 2.5.0.7 that always worked great for me..! Yeah I read somewhere (not in this forum) that some recent ROMs need a custom recovery that supports "edify" (?), therefore Clockworkmod should be version 3.0 minimum...
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You read wrong, or whoever wrote it is an idiot, or perhaps you read about a different device.
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Yeah, he wrote it. Someone was clearly talking about scripting used, but as 2.5.0.7 supports both amend and edify, it's bulletproof.
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+1 for 2.5.0.7 ! Never had any issues flashing ROMs with that version
how come rom manager can sometimes be so useless?
I used AlphaRev 1.8 to get S-OFF how do i flash HBOOT CM7 r2 ? is there a up datable .zip or is it best to use fastboot option ?
Fastboot is my fave. You can also PB99IMG.zip from hboot
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rootSU said:
Fastboot is my fave. You can also PB99IMG.zip from hboot
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okay to use Android Flasher 2.2.0.5 ? " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638 "
to flash HBOOT image ?
You can. I prefer not to but its your call
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I've only ever used Android flasher and must have changed hboot about 20 times. Works well for me.
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Whichever method you use, wipe all partitions (except FAT32 on SD) after changing.
(If you use 4ext recovery this will be done for you),
wildcardspv said:
I've only ever used Android flasher and must have changed hboot about 20 times. Works well for me.
+1 Used only Android flasher and every time it worked fine
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I have only used fastboot and never had any problems with it. at start it might seem the harder way but when you do it a couple of times it probably is the fastest and easiest way to do it.
also just a reminder, if you wanna change back from cm7r2, flash the downgrader first, then flash the other hboot you wanna go for. (i have learned this a lot later than i should have therefore i feel the need to share it)
hassand said:
I have only used fastboot and never had any problems with it. at start it might seem the harder way but when you do it a couple of times it probably is the fastest and easiest way to do it.
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Plus you're not adding an additional layer of software like these gui apps are.
hassand said:
also just a reminder, if you wanna change back from cm7r2, flash the downgrader first, then flash the other hboot you wanna go for. (i have learned this a lot later than i should have therefore i feel the need to share it)
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Do you mean, everytime one is changing to any different hboot?
I thought this is only needed if one is changing back to stock hboot.
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Personnally I'm a fan of Fastboot Commander. It can be found at the bottom of the Desire Index in the development thread.
You got a few hboots for alpharev then you can make your own layout as you need, so rom will fit perfectly. As I'm trying different Rom flashing hboot as it is required for that specific Rom.
Now I find fastboot much quicker way as fastboot commander with mouse
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malso said:
Do you mean, everytime one is changing to any different hboot?
I thought this is only needed if one is changing back to stock hboot.
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if i remember correctly, you need to use the downgrader first to switch from 387mb system hboot to cm7r2 for example
hassand said:
if i remember correctly, you need to use the downgrader first to switch from 387mb system hboot to cm7r2 for example
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You are remember not correctly. One only needs to use downgrader when one wants to flash RUU or OTA, because the new hboot versions have only overwrite protection against RUU or OTA (Source: http://alpharev.nl).
I've changed from CM7r2 to stock and back again a few times now (when trying out the ICS ROMs that are floating around on here), and have never flashed the downgrader. As MatDrOiD points out, that's only needed if you're going back onto a RUU.
Cheers.
malso said:
Do you mean, everytime one is changing to any different hboot?
I thought this is only needed if one is changing back to stock hboot.
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there are ROM's that doesn't accept a certain boot's, so if you really want that ROM, you must change your boot too
After trying several different ROMs (mainly Sense 1.9 up to 3.5) and 3 different memory cards I am still having reliability problems with my Desire. The main problem is now and again I press the wake button and nothing. The power button doesnt even work I have to take the battery out and reset.
I also get a fair bit of lag, especially with incoming calls, even after having a play with Daemon Controller settings.
I can just about live with it but as I am likely to want to sell the phone soon i was wondering if anyone could recommend the most solid ROM. Preferably one that doesn't use an EXT3/4 partition as it could possibly be running apps from this that's causing the problem. I'm not bothered about Sense either.
I am currently running AceSMod007 v42, Recovery 4EXT v2.2.7 RC6, Stock HBoot.
The easier it is to install the better and even if its vanilla android I'm not bothered. I just don't want any comebacks when I sell it as the phone has caused me enough headaches.
ps Is a new battery likely to help or is that clutching at straws?
Put it back to stock like it used to be. That will eliminate or at least lessen the possibility of buyer comebacks caused by buggy custom roms. If the buyer wants it rooted, he/she should do it themselves.
How do you do that exactly?
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Reflash the Froyo RUU which you can pick up at www.shippedroms.com, or the Gingerbread RUU which you can find at www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads.
Good luck!
plinders said:
Reflash the Froyo RUU which you can pick up at www.shippedroms.com, or the Gingerbread RUU which you can find at www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads.
Good luck!
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Thanks! Can I flash that straight over any ROM? and does that mean it won't be rooted anymore either?
Steveh8204 said:
Thanks! Can I flash that straight over any ROM? and does that mean it won't be rooted anymore either?
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I haven't done it personally but I believe you can flash it over as long as the phone is on stock hboot which I think it is. If you are s-off, you may need to flash a downgrader from alpharev. (Can anyone confirm this is required for stock hboot? I had the impression it's only for cm7r2 and oxygen hboots.)
You'll lose root and s-off (if you s-offed your device before). Make sure you chose the right RUU for your phone.
stankyou said:
Can anyone confirm this is required for stock hboot? I had the impression it's only for cm7r2 and oxygen hboots.
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Only r2 hboots.
I think I might have to give it a try as my phone is very unreliable now as it keeps just switching off and won't reset unless I pull the battery. Happens about once a day.
Do I flash it through recovery as usual?
Also, if you want a solid rom, you can't get much more solid than Cyanogenmod. It's actually more stable than the stock rom for my part. Another option is MIUI, but the iPhone-like interface might be a bother.
Thanks, do you mean CyanogenMod-7 for Desire GSM V7.0.3 rom as the download link was broken when I checked?
Steveh8204 said:
Thanks, do you mean CyanogenMod-7 for Desire GSM V7.0.3 rom as the download link was broken when I checked?
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You're selling the phone. Stick to your original plan.
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Possibly not for another 6-8 weeks so I don't fancy returning to Stock and still having problems and having to mess about getting it S-Off and rooted again.
And to be fair if it wasn't randomly switching itself off I might consider hanging on to it longer as when it works properly its a pretty decent phone, I just cant live with the unreliablility.
So has anyone got a link for the CM Rom?
Steveh8204 said:
I don't fancy returning to Stock and still having problems and having to mess about getting it S-Off and rooted again.
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If this is the way it turns out, I think you should start considering RMA.
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Look in desire android development it should be there
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Ok thanks, just a couple of things though, what is RMA and how do I flash the stock? can I do it through 4Ext recovery and do I need to wipe anything first?
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&sourc...jLn2Aw&usg=AFQjCNH-nCOyaY1Gor2f_Iah8MF8Wxwjbg
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jmcclue said:
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&sourc...jLn2Aw&usg=AFQjCNH-nCOyaY1Gor2f_Iah8MF8Wxwjbg
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Thats CM official page
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Steveh8204 said:
Ok thanks, just a couple of things though, what is RMA and how do I flash the stock? can I do it through 4Ext recovery and do I need to wipe anything first?
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Consult Bortak's guide on that, I'm not writing it over again here.
RMA is a warranty claim.
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Steveh8204 said:
Ok thanks, just a couple of things though, what is RMA and how do I flash the stock? can I do it through 4Ext recovery and do I need to wipe anything first?
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Go to desire android development then go into stickies everything u need to know will be there and thank OP if they helped
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My HTC Desire "breaks" most times I'm trying to install a Custom ROM.
The only ROM that has worked so far was Sandvold Beta 0.11.
I've also tried: D-Sense 4.0 Alpha 0.4, Cool 3D Runny v7.
Every time I flash those ROMs via Clockwork Mod Touch 5.8.0.2, the installation process finishes without any problems, but when I reboot the phone it hangs at the ROMs boot screen forever (not the HTC screen).
I have a GSM Desire (Bravo) S-OFF, Stock Hboot 6.93.1002, PVT1, Radio 5.11.05.27
I hope someone can help me as I'd love to have the Desire running ICS and some kind of HTC Sense...
Thanks in advance for any help.
land.apfel
land.apfel said:
The only ROM that has worked so far was Sandvold Beta 0.11.
I've also tried: D-Sense 4.0 Alpha 0.4, Cool 3D Runny v7.
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Sd-ext configuration?
I'm a bit ashamed to say, but how do I find out what my SD-Ext configuration is?
I haven't changed it, so I assume it's standard...
PS: I have now tried MIUI Android 2.4.13 which (wait for it) worked!!
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Most Sense roms require ext partition as they store their data there because of the limited internal memory Desire has. No roms that have ext in their requirements will work this way.
Find some guides on how to partition you SD-card.
OK, I have created a 1GiB sd-ext with ClockworkMod and both ROMs install but they still don't want to boot.
I've checked the SD card in a PC and there is a 1GiB ext3 partition at the end of the card.
What am I doing wrong?
land.apfel
land.apfel said:
both ROMs install but they still don't want to boot.
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What both roms? I see one rom and one unusable pile of binary data at this point
Have you downloaded the versions for stock hboot?
erklat said:
What both roms? I see one rom and one unusable pile of binary data at this point
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Well that's true ;-)
But I'd still love to try Sense 4.0.
erklat said:
Have you downloaded the versions for stock hboot?
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I think so. Both say they're installing the Stock HBOOT version.
land.apfel
EDIT: Cool3D always installs CDMA while I have a GSM phone.
land.apfel said:
Well that's true ;-)
But I'd still love to try Sense 4.0.
I think so. Both say they're installing the Stock HBOOT version.
land.apfel
EDIT: Cool3D always installs CDMA while I have a GSM phone.
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It asks to install CDMA or not you must press the x button and it won't install CDMA files
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What do I have to press? It doesn't ask me at all, it just does!
land.apfel said:
What do I have to press? It doesn't ask me at all, it just does!
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So I think your recovery is not 4ext touch, if it isn't install one and then try flashing the ROM again.
If I could help you, you can just go for the thanks button and hit it!!
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No, my recovery is not 4ext touch, I've been using CWM Touch 5.8.
So I'll see that I can bring 4ext onto my Desire
Is there anything else I have to pay attention to?
Sorry for all those n00b questions but it looks like I'm a bit inexperienced with the Desire as I only got Nexus phones (excluding the N1) until Wednesday...
land.apfel
land.apfel said:
No, my recovery is not 4ext touch, I've been using CWM Touch 5.8.
So I'll see that I can bring 4ext onto my Desire
Is there anything else I have to pay attention to?
Sorry for all those n00b questions but it looks like I'm a bit inexperienced with the Desire as I only got Nexus phones (excluding the N1) until Wednesday...
land.apfel
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For that you must download the 4ext recovery updater and follow the instructions there, (it needs internet connection to download the recovery)
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Thank you very much for your help, it's now working with 4Ext Touch Recovery
land.apfel
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Hello,
my first phone is the HTC Desire Z... and i've never worked on any cellphone other than this one.
today, i was given an HTC Desire, that was giving su permissions, and it is S-ON (kinda weird)
now i don't know what is the process of perm rooting it and S-OFF it, but what i did to get to this situation was a backup restore of a sense 2 with android 2.2 froyo...
what i want to do is S-OFF it and have it run CM7... flashing roms is my thing, but what should i do to make it S-OFF?
thanks
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i didn't mean to mock you or to offend you in any kind of way
S-Off and rooted are two different things. You can flash CM7 while rooted and S-On.
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rete said:
S-Off and rooted are two different things. You can flash CM7 while rooted and S-On.
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thank you!!!
but in addition i would like it to be S-OFF, how can i do that?
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i didn't mean to mock you or to offend you in any kind of way
http://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/503471-desire-all-things-root-guide.html
Have a look at the stickies in the Desire Android Development forum here at XDA, everything you need is there. Like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805811
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well, revolutionary failed
so now i'm just gonna flash CM7... is MildWild V4.3 good?
and what's the point of S-OFF if you can still flash stuff? the phone has cwm recovery, and can flash fine... so i'm fine
S-on just stops us from messing with the system partition whilst Android is running.
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Did you try Alpharev (flash a rooted stock Sense ROM first)?
alpharev.nl/
The main benefit of going S-Off is that you can flash a new Hboot with more space for apps on (fast) nand memory. Standard Desire has less than 150 mb available on nand for apps, if you flash CM7 r2 for example you will have almost 290mb for apps. Of course, you have to pick your ROMs carefully so they fit on the phone once you flash a custom Hboot.
If you stick with stock S-On you will need a high quality fast micro sd card (for moving apps on to).
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i'm using the CD methode (my bandwidth doesn't support the VM methodes)
how much time should i wait for this to finish? (pic below)
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i didn't mean to mock you or to offend you in any kind of way
It's been a long time since I s-offed my Desire. The CD procedure is the same as this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cw9xkS20i0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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@rete, that's exactly what i'm trying to do, and it just hangs at the 3rd step, in the video step3 took a minute, i waited about half an hour
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Riro Zizo said:
well, revolutionary failed
so now i'm just gonna flash CM7... is MildWild V4.3 good?
and what's the point of S-OFF if you can still flash stuff? the phone has cwm recovery, and can flash fine... so i'm fine
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Flash 2.3 gb ruu from HTCdev, then run revolutionary, cuz it works perfectly after that.......the ruu will upgrade your hboot required by revolutionary......
Regards
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