Hello,
I'm under the MIUI XJ ROM for almost 6 months now, and am getting more and more pissed off with my Desire lagging, freezing and such. I do not know if I installed it wrong (though I do not think I did), I cleaned it several time, updated it, etc. I slowly realized I barely used any functionnality provided by the ROM, and would like to change for another ROM.
What I am looking for is, most of all, a FAST rom, reactive, and stable. I'm tired of freezes, slow interfaces and such, I just want it to react immediatly. Of course, any other interesting feature or functionnality would be highly welcome, but it's for fastness and responsiveness I'm looking after the most.
So, any advices concerning such ROMS ? I heard and read about Oxygen, would this one comply with what I'm looking for ?
Thanks.
Yup, Oxygen is a very fast and smooth rom, so is Cyanogenmod 7.x. They are both based on the stock version of Android (AOSP), so no extra's like the Sense UI. If you want speed and smoothness, you should try one of these two.
I personally think it lacks some sweet widgets and UI elements. Of course you can solve that with installing another Launcher, widget packs etc. I guess its me being lazy that is the problem here.
If you want a fast sense-based rom, I recommend trying the Revolution 3.0 rom by tamirda. Ive been using it for quite a while now and havent experienced a single lag. Its a great combination of both speed and the Sense UI.
EvertorN said:
Yup, Oxygen is a very fast and smooth rom, so is Cyanogenmod 7.x. They are both based on the stock version of Android (AOSP), so no extra's like the Sense UI. If you want speed and smoothness, you should try one of these two.
I personally think it lacks some sweet widgets and UI elements. Of course you can solve that with installing another Launcher, widget packs etc. I guess its me being lazy that is the problem here.
If you want a fast sense-based rom, I recommend trying the Revolution 3.0 rom by tamirda. Ive been using it for quite a while now and havent experienced a single lag. Its a great combination of both speed and the Sense UI.
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Thanks for the answer, those look indeed really interesting. I might start with the Revolution 3.0 ROM, I hope installation instruction are clear, since I'm really not familiar with flashing (that's why I still did not change ROM for 6 months...).
oxygen
I find oxygen 2.3.1 the best. Battery is lasting 2 days with it.
LaP0573 said:
Thanks for the answer, those look indeed really interesting. I might start with the Revolution 3.0 ROM, I hope installation instruction are clear, since I'm really not familiar with flashing (that's why I still did not change ROM for 6 months...).
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Youre welcome! Dont forget to hit the thanks button ;-)
And flashing is really easy, just:
1) Download the rom and put it on your SD card (A2SD version, not the Data++ as I assume you still have the stock hboot)
2) Reboot into recovery
3) Wipe data / factory reset
4) Install zip from sd > select rom to install it
5) Reboot and enjoy. First boot may take a while..
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Youre welcome! Dont forget to hit the thanks button ;-)
And flashing is really easy, just:
1) Download the rom and put it on your SD card (A2SD version, not the Data++ as I assume you still have the stock hboot)
2) Reboot into recovery
3) Wipe data / factory reset
4) Install zip from sd > select rom to install it
5) Reboot and enjoy. First boot may take a while..
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Concerning backups, what do you advise me to use/do ? I currently use the D2EXT version of the MIUI XJ rom.
LaP0573 said:
Concerning backups, what do you advise me to use/do ? I currently use the D2EXT version of the MIUI XJ rom.
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Well in my knowledge, these two are two different things. A backup is just a backup of your current rom and D2EXT is a method of creating more data for your apps, by storing them on your SD ext partition (correct me if im wrong).
In your case, you should backup your current rom, so you can switch back to your current setup when you dont like your new one. This is usually done by selecting backup (backup & restore > backup in clockworkmod) in the recovery menu. The backup images will be saved to your SD card. To restore your backup, simply select restoren in the same menu.
If you want to keep your apps + app data (which I guess you want), I recommend using Titanium Backup.
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Well in my knowledge, these two are two different things. A backup is just a backup of your current rom and D2EXT is a method of creating more data for your apps, by storing them on your SD ext partition (correct me if im wrong).
In your case, you should backup your current rom, so you can switch back to your current setup when you dont like your new one. This is usually done by selecting backup (backup & restore > backup in clockworkmod) in the recovery menu. The backup images will be saved to your SD card. To restore your backup, simply select restoren in the same menu.
If you want to keep your apps + app data (which I guess you want), I recommend using Titanium Backup.
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Indeed, these are different, I was just noting I am using the D2EXT version because maybe it could change the way to back things up.
Anyway, thank you, I was indeed thinking about using TitaniumBackup for my apps, did the error not backing things up properly one time, I won't do it a second time.
I was a long time user of Insertcoin sense roms but found it slowing on me. I went to a Sense 3.5 ROM and it was terrible, very laggy. I'm not a fan of the stock look like CM7 offers but found a ROM based on Oxygen that has an ICS look applied and it is BRILLIANT!! It is called Mildwild and is available here in XDA. Amazingly fast ROM, stable and looks very very nice.
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I was a long time user of Insertcoin sense roms but found it slowing on me. I went to a Sense 3.5 ROM and it was terrible, very laggy. I'm not a fan of the stock look like CM7 offers but found a ROM based on Oxygen that has an ICS look applied and it is BRILLIANT!! It is called Mildwild and is available here in XDA. Amazingly fast ROM, stable and looks very very nice.
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+1 on this, been using Mildwild since 1.5 and cannot fault it. Quick, nice to look at, space, battery - all excellent. Definately hook yourself with this rom and you'll be happy
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lazyeejay said:
+1 on this, been using Mildwild since 1.5 and cannot fault it. Quick, nice to look at, space, battery - all excellent. Definately hook yourself with this rom and you'll be happy
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+1 for CM7. I've been using it for a long time now and I can say that it's very fast/stable.
I have no experience with Oxygen with I do hear nothing but good things.
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1/ Please could someone do me a guide, of how to setup my 8gb sd card.
2/ Whats apps i need from the Market store to run them
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3/ A link if possible for the application for my HTC desire.
Just a little confused, i have a rooted phone, and stock / Market fixed rom
installed running froyo 2.2 (which is excellent. )
I would be very greatful.
Many Thanks
Sean
1: backup all data on the SDCards as it will be wiped
2: if it is not already in the ROM - install ROM Manager: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/rom-manager_fjxs.html
3: use Rom Manager to partition the SDCard. (I use 'no swap' and 512MB EXT3)
4: put the data that you backed up in step 1 back on the SDCard
5: install a ROM that supports app2sd. All ROM cooks publish if whether their ROM supports apps2sc or apps2sd+
5: reinstall all your apps. They will now be installed on the SDCard until that runs out of space.
6: done.
I have rooted my htc desire with Goldcard, installed Involkd image for recovery
do i need to run any scripts or anything to get the apps2sd to work, i currently have Market fixed rom installed, as like to keep it as close to the org rom as possible,
So if the apps2ds is not installed with the rom were can i download this from, please you give me a link,? so i can flash this to the phone. also how do i use that rom manager, what is no (Swap)
Many Thanks for the help.
tapperace2010 said:
do i need to run any scripts or anything to get the apps2sd to work
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No. On booting the phone will link the memory on the SDCard to your internal memory, so the phone thinks it is loading all apps in internal memory, while it is actually stored on the SDCard.
tapperace2010 said:
i currently have Market fixed rom installed, as like to keep it as close to the org rom as possible,
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This ROM does not support App2sd. If you want to stay close to the original AND use apps2sd, use a ROM like NextSense: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742371
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also how do i use that rom manager, what is no (Swap)
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On creating an extra partition on your SDCard, the Rom manager will ask what size the swap part needs to be (I used 0) and what size the EXT3 (I used 512).
tapperace2010 said:
Many Thanks for the help.
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No problem.
This Rom seems to be very unstable, i want a rom close to the org as possible, but also to include apps2sd, or a download for app2sd how to guide please.
I love the one i got, as its hardly been messed with, bloatware drives me crazy, if its
not broke do not fix it.
Thanks
Tapper
Has all the problems with Sense rom been fixed.
Is their anyway i can update the rom i have, with the Apps2ds added to it, or do it has to be embedded into the rom.?
Also when you say ext 2 3 4, do i need to format my sd card 1st. and if so how to format in the phone or by a program from the market, ie : what you suggested before.
Thanks
Tapp
tapperace2010 said:
This Rom seems to be very unstable, i want a rom close to the org as possible, but also to include apps2sd, or a download for app2sd how to guide please.
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Just try them all. I used NextSense for a while (5.1) and for me it was very stable.
New ROMs come out every day, so just try a couple of them and see which work well for you.
At this moment I use WhiteXperience 2.0 which does not use sense, so I do not use Sense at this very moment. Btw.: WhiteXperience 2.0 is extremely fast with low batery use. For me this is more important than Sense.
With Rom Manager you can quickly create a full backup of your ROM with all the apps and data. So, create a full backup, install a new ROM, play with it for a few hours and either keep the new ROM or restore the old ROM.
This way you can quickly test a new ROM and see if it does what you need.
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I love the one i got, as its hardly been messed with, bloatware drives me crazy, if its
not broke do not fix it.
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That is the reason I use WhiteXperience, since it is based on CyanogenMod 6.
But again it is not based on Sense, which is what you want.
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Is their anyway i can update the rom i have, with the Apps2ds added to it, or do it has to be embedded into the rom.?
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I have not tried that. I have only tried ROMs that support Apps2sd.
But then again, just try it out: http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-appstosd2-qBx.aspx and let us know if this works for you.
However, since Froyo uses another way of storing apps in SD, you might end up with an unstable system.
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Also when you say ext 2 3 4, do i need to format my sd card 1st. and if so how to format in the phone or by a program from the market, ie : what you suggested before.
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After the partition has been created you end up with a formatted, empty SDCard. So no prior formatting is necessary.
tapperace2010 said:
This Rom seems to be very unstable, i want a rom close to the org as possible, but also to include apps2sd, or a download for app2sd how to guide please.
I love the one i got, as its hardly been messed with, bloatware drives me crazy, if its
not broke do not fix it.
Thanks
Tapper
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I've tried most of them if not all and NexTSense 5.3 is by far the most stable and best Rom on here. It's almost as stock as they come with Apps2sd installed. I think the only app changed is google maps to the slightly better brut version.
Define unstable? Most roms require a clean wipe before installing.
I agree with sbdags. NextSense is absolutely stable and, if you want Sense, this Rom would be the best choice to try out.
Hi everyone,
I was wondering, is there such thing as a stock gingerbread rom for the g2, or as close to stock as it can be? I know CM7 is almost out and its based on 2.3 but I was hoping for something as stripped down as a nexus S if such thing exists?
Deodeoxed version of stock froyo. Themed over some gingerbread. That is as stock as you can get.
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Vandale said:
Deodeoxed version of stock froyo. Themed over some gingerbread. That is as stock as you can get.
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I'd disagree completely. CM7 with a stock launcher flashed over it is as close you can get to stock 2.3 simply right now. Skinned 2.2 is pretty far away from stock 2.3...
Just flash the latest CM7 nightly (at #5 almost #6 now). Or if you're worried just go with RC1, although all the nightlies after RC1 came out have been just fine for me so far. If you wanna get rid of ADW Launcher for the "stock" feeling, flash the stock Gingerbread launcher after you install CM7. Been doing this for about 10 nightlies now and it works like a charm and looks amazing as well. This is a really fast ROM, and it looks just like stock 2.3 on the NS does, but with all the CM7 goodies baked in if you want them.
I used the "CM7StockLauncherOnly.zip" from THIS thread. Its from the Nexus S community forum but it works just fine on G2. All this does is uninstall ADW and install the stock 2.3 launcher. I've gone ahead and attached the .zip that I've been using to this post for convenience . Just flash through recovery after doing a boot up with CM7.
Also, if you're going to be updating your nightlies of CM7. I can give you some advice. While in recovery, after flashing a newer version of CM7 (aka nightly #5 to #6, etc.), just go to advanced > Reboot Recovery, THEN flash the CM7LauncherMod.zip. Don't flash the new CM7, boot, then go back and flash the launcher mod. This way you will save all of your homescreen locations, widgets etc. If you let your phone boot with ADW installed it will wipe it clean when you install the stock 2.3 launcher and you'll have to start over. If you do this I can explain more in detail but thought I'd give you the headsup now.
martonikaj said:
I'd disagree completely. CM7 with a stock launcher flashed over it is as close you can get to stock 2.3 simply right now. Skinned 2.2 is pretty far away from stock 2.3...
Just flash the latest CM7 nightly (at #5 almost #6 now). Or if you're worried just go with RC1, although all the nightlies after RC1 came out have been just fine for me so far. If you wanna get rid of ADW Launcher for the "stock" feeling, flash the stock Gingerbread launcher after you install CM7. Been doing this for about 10 nightlies now and it works like a charm and looks amazing as well. This is a really fast ROM, and it looks just like stock 2.3 on the NS does, but with all the CM7 goodies baked in if you want them.
I used the "CM7StockLauncherOnly.zip" from THIS thread. Its from the Nexus S community forum but it works just fine on G2. All this does is uninstall ADW and install the stock 2.3 launcher. I've gone ahead and attached the .zip that I've been using to this post for convenience . Just flash through recovery after doing a boot up with CM7.
Also, if you're going to be updating your nightlies of CM7. I can give you some advice. While in recovery, after flashing a newer version of CM7 (aka nightly #5 to #6, etc.), just go to advanced > Reboot Recovery, THEN flash the CM7LauncherMod.zip. Don't flash the new CM7, boot, then go back and flash the launcher mod. This way you will save all of your homescreen locations, widgets etc. If you let your phone boot with ADW installed it will wipe it clean when you install the stock 2.3 launcher and you'll have to start over. If you do this I can explain more in detail but thought I'd give you the headsup now.
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Hmm... thanks lol I will try this when I flash cyan
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lainvalenajr said:
Hmm... thanks lol I will try this when I flash cyan
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I can't stress how much more I love CM7 with the stock launcher lol. I was kinda luke-warm on CM7 at first because its just got a little lag with ADW, but now its buttery smooth. Let me know if you need any help I'd be glad to run you through it.
thanks a lot for the insight, i'll prbbly work my way to cm7 once it becomes final
arts711 said:
thanks a lot for the insight, i'll prbbly work my way to cm7 once it becomes final
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Awesome. Hope you make the move its a great ROM.
FWIW, CM7 has been extremely stable for me. Never had a crash, reboot, force close, or anything since build #30 when I started. I think a lot of people are in the same boat. I really don't think theres many instable issues this has been a daily driver for a lot of people for many weeks now, even before the RC1 came out.
If you find instability you can always go back to the nandroid backup of your stock 2.2, but I don't think it would hurt to try it out and see how you like it! Just remember to update to the latest CWM Recovery 3.0.0.5 from ROM manager, it handles both 2.2 and 2.3 backups/restores.
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I'd disagree completely. CM7 with a stock launcher flashed over it is as close you can get to stock 2.3 simply right now. Skinned 2.2 is pretty far away from stock 2.3...
Just flash the latest CM7 nightly (at #5 almost #6 now). Or if you're worried just go with RC1, although all the nightlies after RC1 came out have been just fine for me so far. If you wanna get rid of ADW Launcher for the "stock" feeling, flash the stock Gingerbread launcher after you install CM7. Been doing this for about 10 nightlies now and it works like a charm and looks amazing as well. This is a really fast ROM, and it looks just like stock 2.3 on the NS does, but with all the CM7 goodies baked in if you want them.
I used the "CM7StockLauncherOnly.zip" from THIS thread. Its from the Nexus S community forum but it works just fine on G2. All this does is uninstall ADW and install the stock 2.3 launcher. I've gone ahead and attached the .zip that I've been using to this post for convenience . Just flash through recovery after doing a boot up with CM7.
Also, if you're going to be updating your nightlies of CM7. I can give you some advice. While in recovery, after flashing a newer version of CM7 (aka nightly #5 to #6, etc.), just go to advanced > Reboot Recovery, THEN flash the CM7LauncherMod.zip. Don't flash the new CM7, boot, then go back and flash the launcher mod. This way you will save all of your homescreen locations, widgets etc. If you let your phone boot with ADW installed it will wipe it clean when you install the stock 2.3 launcher and you'll have to start over. If you do this I can explain more in detail but thought I'd give you the headsup now.
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im still new to this...i just flashed rc1 this morning, been playing with it all day. can i flash this stock launcher now with no issues? should i have flashed both one after the other?
spudkinks said:
im still new to this...i just flashed rc1 this morning, been playing with it all day. can i flash this stock launcher now with no issues? should i have flashed both one after the other?
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Nope you can flash it any time you want. Just go into recovery (hold down power button, select "reboot" then select "recovery", and wipe cache to be safe. Then go to "install zip from SD card" > "Choose zip" then select it and hit YES, just like you would for any other zip.
Remember, this will completely uninstall ADW. You will probably lose all of your icon/widget locations, although the 1st initial time I flashed the stock launcher I didn't lose my locations completely (everything shifted over by 1 homescreen weirdly). I'd most definitely run a nandroid backup before you flash anything (this should be normal practice anyways).
The reason why I instructed to flash the ROM, then restart recovery then flash the Stock Launcher Mod without a boot up is that when you're using the stock launcher over and over, installing ADW will wipe your homescreen locales.
Thanks very much. Just installed with no issues/lost widgets or icons. This is WAY better.
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spudkinks said:
Thanks very much. Just installed with no issues/lost widgets or icons. This is WAY better.
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Glad it worked for you. Like I said I've been using this for about 10 nightlies now and its the best 2.3 experience I've ever had.
Feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions or troubles.
Quick question for the people in the know, I'm running RC1 with the stock launcher & loving it, but I would like to upgrade to the latest nightly.
So if I flash the latest nightly (With no wiping) then before booting into the OS I flash this zip it will be just upgrading the OS & won't touch any of my screen setups?
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KarlosTheJackal said:
Quick question for the people in the know, I'm running RC1 with the stock launcher & loving it, but I would like to upgrade to the latest nightly.
So if I flash the latest nightly (With no wiping) then before booting into the OS I flash this zip it will be just upgrading the OS & won't touch any of my screen setups?
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Yes. If you follow my instructions from the first page properly. Otherwise you'll either not flash the launcher properly, or you'll flash it and lose your home screen setups.
Before starting. Do a Nandroid backup. Always a good idea! That being said, follow these instructions:
1) Go into recovery (Power Button > Reboot > Recovery), wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (doesn't hurt, takes 10sec)
2) Flash the new nightly build you're upgrading to (Install Zip from SD card > Select Zip > select the latest nightly you're upgrading to.
2a) DO NOT REBOOT SYSTEM
3) Still in recovery, go to Advanced > Reboot Recovery
4) After recovery reboots, go ahead and flash zip from SD card > Select Zip > Flash the stock launcher mod.
Let me know if you have any questions. The crucial part is rebooting recovery after flashing the nightly and before flashing the launcher mod, this way ADW is installed and you can properly uninstall it and replace it with the stock launcher. Also, make sure you don't accidentally boot up the ROM before flashing the stock launcher, as it will wipe your homes because it installed ADW.
Just realised i never said thanks for this! *Slaps head*
So Thanks (Y)
KarlosTheJackal said:
Just realised i never said thanks for this! *Slaps head*
So Thanks (Y)
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Very welcome, everything work out upgrading and applying stock launcher?
martonikaj said:
Very welcome, everything work out upgrading and applying stock launcher?
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Yes thank you! Running the latest Nightly with the stock launcher & didn't lose a single widget! XD
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Hi guys i am a COMPLETE NEWBIE to android rooting (recently sold my iPhone 4 and got a desire at a SUPER-DUPER bargain price lol) I've rooted with unrevoked but haven't had time to burn the alpharev to do the S-OFF etc.
What can I do with a bog standard stock ROM'd Desire?
Every reply appreciated...as said I really have no idea from here what I can customise etc.
Thanks a lot guys
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Hi guys i am a COMPLETE NEWBIE to android rooting (recently sold my iPhone 4 and got a desire at a SUPER-DUPER bargain price lol) I've rooted with unrevoked but haven't had time to burn the alpharev to do the S-OFF etc.
What can I do with a bog standard stock ROM'd Desire?
Every reply appreciated...as said I really have no idea from here what I can customise etc.
Thanks a lot guys
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Flash new ROMs
If you want Android 2.2 and Sense then try LeeDroid - very fast and very stable !
If you want to try Gingerbread before its officially released on the Desire then im finding GingerVillain excellent for day to day use
Rooting will allow certain apps more access..... and allow things like a nandroid backup.
Suggest you try ROM Manager from the market - will allow nandroid backup (ie a FULL backup of your phone in case you screw anything up). It also makes ROM flashing very easy
Apart from that.... "what can you do ?" ... try all the launchers and apps available .... LauncherPro is great, as are all the "GO" apps. Im on Launcher7 at the mo but have also tried SPB shell.
The great thing about android over apple is that you can tweak pretty much anything. try a new dialer or a new keyboard and you can always revert back to the original ...
Basically perform a nandroid backup and then play to your hearts content
.... oh ... and try the UOT Kitchen if you really want to play at customising .... looks scary at first but really isnt
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Flash new ROMs
If you want Android 2.2 and Sense then try LeeDroid - very fast and very stable !
If you want to try Gingerbread before its officially released on the Desire then im finding GingerVillain excellent for day to day use
Rooting will allow certain apps more access..... and allow things like a nandroid backup.
Suggest you try ROM Manager from the market - will allow nandroid backup (ie a FULL backup of your phone in case you screw anything up). It also makes ROM flashing very easy
Apart from that.... "what can you do ?" ... try all the launchers and apps available .... LauncherPro is great, as are all the "GO" apps. Im on Launcher7 at the mo but have also tried SPB shell.
The great thing about android over apple is that you can tweak pretty much anything. try a new dialer or a new keyboard and you can always revert back to the original ...
Basically perform a nandroid backup and then play to your hearts content
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Thanks a million mate.
EDIT never mind it was telling me to install it!
Gonna have a browse on this ROM manager which looks to be a fantastic app!
***one more thing***
I want to download "InsertCoin" rom through the rom manager app and theres 4 versions on there:
InsertCoinS BETA 2 A2SD
InsertCoinHD 2.0.0
InsertCoinHD 2.0.0 DATA2SD
InsertCoinHD 2.0.1 DATA2EXT
Which one do i go for buddy?
ScRiVs said:
Thanks a million mate.
Just downloaded ROM manager and it's giving me the prompt make sure you have "ClockWorkMod Recovery" installed or something...how do i know if i have that mate?
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Its the top menu option in ROM Manager - Flash clockwork recovery
Once thats done you should be ok to install ROMs or perform backups straight from ROM manager
wilbur-force said:
Its the top menu option in ROM Manager - Flash clockwork recovery
Once thats done you should be ok to install ROMs or perform backups straight from ROM manager
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Take a look at my EDIT mate
*********HELP***********
I just tried to backup my stock rom and it seems to have crashed on a black screen with a little android guy and a triangle with an exclamation mark??????? :|
ScRiVs said:
Take a look at my EDIT mate
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hmmm. dont know with that particular ROM. I tend to download ROMs separately and the use ROM Manager to flash from SD
Try looking at the thread in the Android development subforum and it will tell you which does what. There are various flavours of app to SD solutions.
One more thing you might want to do is use ROM Manager to create an EXT partition on your SD card - this will allow apps to be stored there and save system memory. Backup anything vital on your SD card first (on your PC) though. And when it asks go for the largest partition you cam - you will fill it
(its the Partition SD Card option in ROM Manager)
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hmmm. dont know with that particular ROM. I tend to download ROMs separately and the use ROM Manager to flash from SD
Try looking at the thread in the Android development subforum and it will tell you which does what. There are various flavours of app to SD solutions.
One more thing you might want to do is use ROM Manager to create an EXT partition on your SD card - this will allow apps to be stored there and save system memory. Backup anything vital on your SD card first (on your PC) though. And when it asks go for the largest partition you cam - you will fill it
(its the Partition SD Card option in ROM Manager)
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Just tried to partion the SD and it's crashed on the Triangle android screen AGAIN ...What am i doing wrong is there something missing? cause its not working
ScRiVs said:
Just tried to partion the SD and it's crashed on the Triangle android screen AGAIN ...What am i doing wrong is there something missing? cause its not working
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hmmm. not seen that happen before. ive had the exclamation mark occasionally elsewhere (press power to get rid).
You could parition using GPARTED (if you are a linux user) or Parition Wizard (for Windows). a few people have problems with partition wizard but ive used it OK.
You an flash without partitioning but you lose some of the the benefits of App to SD apps.
Google 'android partition SD' - there seem to be lots of other ways to do this (which i havent tried)
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hmmm. not seen that happen before. ive had the exclamation mark occasionally elsewhere (press power to get rid).
You could parition using GPARTED (if you are a linux user) or Parition Wizard (for Windows). a few people have problems with partition wizard but ive used it OK.
You an flash without partitioning but you lose some of the the benefits of App to SD apps.
Google 'android partition SD' - there seem to be lots of other ways to do this (which i havent tried)
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Found a fix in a thread on here all i had to do was clear download cache and everything is working now...im currently downloading a rom...do I need to partion the sd card before using a custom rom or?
Just wipe/factory reset and clear cache in recovery.
Then flash the rom (install .zip from sd card)
If we talk about partitioning it depends on which ROM you wanna use.
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k3lcior said:
Just wipe/factory reset and clear cache in recovery.
Then flash the rom (install .zip from sd card)
If we talk about partitioning it depends on which ROM you wanna use.
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Right i've got insertcoidhd 2.0.0 running fine on my desire now and i have just partioned my sd card how do i get apps2sd now?
ScRiVs said:
What can I do with a bog standard stock ROM'd Desire?
Thanks a lot guys
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Have you tried setcpu yet?
Also you can take screenshots of your phone screens if you're into that kinda thing.
Look for shoot me in the Market.
App2SD
If the InsertCoin ROM has Apps2SD+ (Not totally sure if it does) and you have the ext partition then as far as I am aware it should pretty much take care of itself.
I personally have found the Redux 1.1.1 ROM to be the best one that I have used so far. It is a GingerBread ROM and with the EXT partition done all you need to do is apply the apps_dalvik2ext-UNSIGNED
.zip to use the extra memory.
Search for Redux throug this site.
You will not regret the move.
ScRiVs said:
Right i've got insertcoidhd 2.0.0 running fine on my desire now and i have just partioned my sd card how do i get apps2sd now?
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download quick system info from the market. that should show you whether apps2sd is working.
you dont have to 'do anything' to get apps2sd working. if you have the right partition, and the ROM supports it, then apps will install there rather than on internal memory (although most apps still require a small amount of internal memory).
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download quick system info from the market. that should show you whether apps2sd is working.
you dont have to 'do anything' to get apps2sd working. if you have the right partition, and the ROM supports it, then apps will install there rather than on internal memory (although most apps still require a small amount of internal memory).
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app2sd seems to be working
Oh and setcpu is awesome
Any other recommended root apps i get guys?
I tried Runnymede AIO from sebastian15, but always I flash this ROM it freezes after few minutes from boot then I have to take out battery. After that phone boots normally and after few minutes freezes again. I've tried to flash different versions (5.0.4; 6.0.5; 6.5) of this rom on different hboots (CM7/r2 and then stock)
and via various recoveries (cwm and 4ext classic and touch), tried many combination of options in Aroma Installer but without any result.
I would like to change my rom for a while (juts got bored with cm7) and few weeks ago this rom was working right.
Thanks a lot for any help.
I suppose it freezes before you restored any apps and/or settings, right?
In this case, my first thought is there might be something with your SD card.
Maybe try to repartion it or try a different one?
Are you using the A2SDX version or the generic?
Because if you use the first one, let the rom settle (only set up basics screen) the reboot before doing anything.
This way it worked for me.
StylishPirat said:
I tried Runnymede AIO from sebastian15, but always I flash this ROM it freezes after few minutes from boot then I have to take out battery. After that phone boots normally and after few minutes freezes again. I've tried to flash different versions (5.0.4; 6.0.5; 6.5) of this rom on different hboots (CM7/r2 and then stock)
and via various recoveries (cwm and 4ext classic and touch), tried many combination of options in Aroma Installer but without any result.
I would like to change my rom for a while (juts got bored with cm7) and few weeks ago this rom was working right.
Thanks a lot for any help.
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i used the rom also for some time and was very happy with it, if u fallow the instructions from first page must work. make sure your partitions are formatted as suppose to be, and be careful when restore applications, especially with Titanium Backup, restore only user applications, do not overwrite system applications.
version 6.0.4 and 6.0.5 i found them very stable releases and great rom.
sebastian have some very good tutorials with all steps of instalation, if you fallow it suppose to be ok. do not forget to format all partitions excepts fat32 one before you install.
good luck and give us some feedback
Thanks for answers I'll try repertition my SD card.
P. S. I've tried generic a2sd and ad2sdx as well. And i hadn't done any changes (restoring apps, adding new accounts etc.).
Sounds like the ROM file you've downloaded is corrupt. Do you check MD5sum?
i've checked md5 sum ofc and repartitioning sd card didn't help so I'm waiting for stable cm9 or maybe some rom based on ics with sense. Anyway thanks for trying to help me. I won't download AIO.
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i've checked md5 sum ofc and repartitioning sd card didn't help so I'm waiting for stable cm9 or maybe some rom based on ics with sense. Anyway thanks for trying to help me. I won't download AIO.
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You can try [ROM][20.02.12][★★ SMS ★★ ] by ★ RSK TEAM ★ with AMAZE CAM [v.5.0][CM7R2][STOCK]
It is a sense 3.5 same as sebastian one, very fast and stable, i use it since 3 days and i love it.
I use a hboot with a generic a2sd, rom is not that big and remain with 100+ mb internal memory.
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i've checked md5 sum ofc and repartitioning sd card didn't help so I'm waiting for stable cm9 or maybe some rom based on ics with sense. Anyway thanks for trying to help me. I won't download AIO.
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Bad question, maybe, but did you do a full wipe?
I tried the rom, worked for me but i wasn't satisfied with speed. Try RSK team rom mentioned in previous post, I'm using it having no problems (but use generic a2sd and don't try fix wallpaper view in panel mode you will get more trouble than you can compensate with the view).
You can also try Cool 3D Runnymede, but you will have to flash RC tweaks separately.
Yup full wipe is necessary and I know it. Thanks [ROM][20.02.12][★★ SMS ★★ ] by ★ RSK TEAM ★ with AMAZE CAM [v.5.0][CM7R2][STOCK] works good.
I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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Some Deva just won't put it in their Roms. Most the apps just need to be redowbliaded from the market.
Sent from a phone HTC forgot. Right now its running Chilly powered PAC n a lil NOS jus for fun.
Thanks but that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I can load the same ROM from the same file and there be different apps or features each time I flash it.
Rumblur said:
Thanks but that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I can load the same ROM from the same file and there be different apps or features each time I flash it.
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Then you probably aren't doing a full wipe, assuming the rom isn't an aroma installed rom and you choose different features.
yes, they are Aroma installed, using EXT4 as my recovery. I'm talking about (specifically) Magnolia and ViperINC. I've noticed different apps being loaded with each flash. I use Chilly's AntiVenom wiper, then let the ROM do another wipe of it's own choosing. It's just weird, I thought I'd ask if anyone else ever had the same experience.
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*facepalm
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I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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Hi Friend,
Best way to overcome this is to install Titanium Backup from play store and take a full backup of your apps+data and you can restore the same after flashing new rom.
Regarding youtube you can flash GAPPS from this link goo.im/gapps (install according to your android version)
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Hi Friend,
Best way to overcome this is to install Titanium Backup from play store and take a full backup of your apps+data and you can restore the same after flashing new rom.
Regarding youtube you can flash GAPPS from this link goo.im/gapps (install according to your android version)
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Um, if you're flashing sense roms, don't flash gapps... Those are specifically for aosp, cm base and aokp roms.
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