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[Q] Good HTC Desire (GSM) 2.2/2.3 ROM with A2SD+ ?

Hi!
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone!
I bought my HTC Desire a couple of weeks ago. After playing with it for a while, I noticed that the internal storage gets full quickly, so I tried to find a custom ROM with better storage management and features. So far my ROM experience was as follows:
1. Stock HTC Sense 2.2. Stable but bloated and a bit slow, native 2.2 A2SD doesn't work very well: internal storage gets full very quickly.
2. CyanogenMod 6.1.1. Fast, stable, clean and very convenient ROM with lots of features, probably the best I tried. Unfortunately, A2SD requires to manually run some 3rd-party scripts, native 2.2 A2SD works the same way as in stock HTC ROM.
3. LeeDroid 2.3b/c/d A2SD. Stable and relatively fast, A2SD+ works flawlessly out of the box. Unfortunately, it is bloated with Sense-like apps, slower than non-Sense ROMs, drains the battery faster than CM 6.1.1 and doesn't have some useful features CM has.
4. Oxygen 2.0 RC3/4/5/6. Fast, stable and clean ROM, supports Google A2SD only.
I liked two ROMs: CM 6.1.1 for its features and LeeDroid 2.3x for its excellent A2SD+. Unfortunately, with all due respect to the ROM developers, neither of these two is perfect
Can you please share your experience and advise, if there is any stable 2.2/2.3-based Sense-free ROM that has lots of extra features like CyanogenMod and supports A2SD+ out of the box (without the need for 3rd-party scripts to be run manually) like LeeDroid?
I will appreciate your feedback and advices!
P.S. I know there is a way to increase the storage space with a custom partition table, but I'm not prepared to explore this yet and would rather try another ROM(s) 1st.

In the oxygen thread is a zip file floating around that re-enables full A2SD+, also you can manually replace the a2sd script with a version that also moves dalvik cache. How to do that can be found in the oxygen thread and, i think, also in the oxygen FAQ thread.

I'm looking at DeFroST 6.1a ROM, which offers CM 6.1 features and built-in A2SD+ support. Is this ROM any good?
I know the rule of XDA is to read 1st, ask later, but the DeFroST ROM thread is 1814 pages long and it will be a while until I finish reading even 6.1a-related posts, thus any feedback will be appreciated

Hi, I am actually using ShadowSense
It's a based sense rom lighter than LeeDroid with native A2SD+
Just install it (from rom manager, if you want, it supports OTA) and enjoy

GinbgerBread roms not quite there yet?

I have been testing a few gb roms including RCM and reflex. I have found them to be slower when compared to Leedrioid 2.4.1. Are the latest gb roms not quite there yet due to there currently been no official 2.3 ruu?

I have been using InsertCoin since the beginning and it has just gone from strength to strength. Very very fast and faster than Leedroid v2.4.1

Thats one I havent tried, will give it a go.

I'm using LeeDroid 3.0.5 GB and it's freakin' awesome! Built-in task management is such a welcome addition, works really well IMO...

I also used LeeDrOiD v3.0.5. It is really nice. But now i use Redux v1.2 (it is an aosp-gingerbread v2.3.3). It feels so much faster and smoother. Seems to be more stable, too. It does not have Sense, nevertheless i like it much more than leedroid after a short time for adjustment.
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insertcoin now is nice for me. v20 that is. tried v17 a week ago maybe and it was laggy at times. v20 is nice

Both Insertcoin and Reflex S roms are very fast and responsive roms. By the way, if you feel comfortable changing your partition tables (really easy with android flasher) You should give the CM7 partion table roms a go, they're even faster than the normal A2SD versions. (Insertcoin and RCMix have this for instance)

Hi, sorry for noob question.. hv never rooted/installed custom roms, but will do that very soon.
What are ext3 and ext4 partitions used for? in tutorials of the dev of InsertCoin seen that only ext4 created (so, why I am confused) & assume ext1 and 2 assigned already to the system, right?
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iLHaNroID said:
Hi, sorry for noob question.. hv never rooted/installed custom roms, but will do that very soon.
What are ext3 and ext4 partitions used for? in tutorials of the dev of InsertCoin seen that only ext4 created (so, why I am confused) & assume ext1 and 2 assigned already to the system, right?
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NB: Everything i say here i say under correction.
Ext 3 & 4 are extended file systems, these are needed by ROMS which use A2SD (Apps2SD). These file systems mimic "internal storage" space as when you use a custom ROM that uses A2SD all the apps you install will install to the Ext 3/4 partition. Normally if a ROM says its needs Ext 4 the you need to partition your SD card with a Ext 4 partition or the ROM wont work. Whereas if the sat Ext2/3/4 then you can use either.
Hope this helped

InsertCoin
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I have decided to go back to 2.4.1, so much faster than the current gb roms, will look at gb when the official software is out and the developers can tweak it.

I tried Redux and Oxygen. Fast gb roms imo.

i like Reflex S v1.9.9
But now Videocamera is still a problem

I had MMS issues on GB roms, despite they are quite fast, they feel too buggy to me, that's why I reflashed a stock Froyo rom (that is bug free)

Going from Froyo to Gingerbread
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I also used LeeDrOiD v3.0.5. It is really nice. But now i use Redux v1.2 (it is an aosp-gingerbread v2.3.3). It feels so much faster and smoother. Seems to be more stable, too. It does not have Sense, nevertheless i like it much more than leedroid after a short time for adjustment.
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Hi. Could you pass on a little information to me please? I have Leedroid 2.4.1(Froyo). I'm using A2SD with an ext3 partition. Not using Sense.
Would like to give a Gingerbread ROM a try.
Is there anything I need to do special/different when putting a GB based ROM onto my Desire as oppose to when I've upgraded a Froyo based one?
I'm thinking Radio updates or Nandroid backup or....?
Thanks

miui rocks and now its 2.3.4 check it out miuiandroid .com

Yes i can confirm that, im using cmiui. Its the best miui version. I think its the best because i cant find bugs ^^
In Addition: if u try it u will never have an other rom. Anymor, so many features its incredible and so easy to use
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3f1f37 said:
NB: Everything i say here i say under correction.
Ext 3 & 4 are extended file systems, these are needed by ROMS which use A2SD (Apps2SD). These file systems mimic "internal storage" space as when you use a custom ROM that uses A2SD all the apps you install will install to the Ext 3/4 partition. Normally if a ROM says its needs Ext 4 the you need to partition your SD card with a Ext 4 partition or the ROM wont work. Whereas if the sat Ext2/3/4 then you can use either.
Hope this helped
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Thx mate.. and what about S-OFF ? is security-off a 'must' for custom roms? or just for some certain purposes?
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DevNull, the fastest ROM I've had since rooting back in May last year.
20 Seconds to boot from completely off, and insanely fast to use.

Chilldesire said:
I have decided to go back to 2.4.1, so much faster than the current gb roms, will look at gb when the official software is out and the developers can tweak it.
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Did you try insertcoin?

[Q] Which ROM?

Hi all, I have HTC desire and I am constantly running out of internal memory I am going to root the phone to solve this. I am a complete noob to this so which custom ROM would be easy to install and stable out of the following Cyanogenmod7, LeeDroid 3.0.5 or MIUI ROM, Thanks

Id try the cyanogenmod or miui.

Cyanogenmod 7 or Gingervillain plus CMHBOOT(from alpharev.nl) can solve your problem I think

Thanks for replies jroc716 & plohoi. I will have closer lock at the ROMS ye have recommended

all these rom's r running fast and stable. internal-memory problems had gone by integrating ext-partition(s). so which rom u take is just a matter of ur personal favors.

I have had look at the ROMS suggested in this tread and I am going to flash MIUI Rom by xavierjohn22 but not sure which version is most stable. Should I flash the froyo version (2.2) or 2.3.4 gingerbread (latest version) or 2.3 gingerbread. . I be grateful for any help on this, thanks

1st of all you better obtain an SD Card at least Class4 then follow the guide with the link I will give below. This will help you move your applications to SD and have more space.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
And as a ROM Choice, better use InsertCoin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016940

Thanks alpivelopx for the reply. Ya I have class 4 SD card and I have carefully studied the noob proof guide just can’t make up my mind on which rom to flash.
I likr the look of MIUI have any experience using this rom? Which version is most stable?
I have had a look at InsertCoin and having the new Sense would be cool.
I use google maps a lot and assume this bug “compass doesn't always point north” will be a problem. Is there a stable Froyo version?

mikeegan77 said:
Thanks alpivelopx for the reply. Ya I have class 4 SD card and I have carefully studied the noob proof guide just can’t make up my mind on which rom to flash.
I likr the look of MIUI have any experience using this rom? Which version is most stable?
I have had a look at InsertCoin and having the new Sense would be cool.
I use google maps a lot and assume this bug “compass doesn't always point north” will be a problem. Is there a stable Froyo version?
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At first: One cannot say, which is the best rom. It's a personal feeling. You should read the posts where the authors describe there themes and then you should decide. If you cannot, just try one. If you like it, stay with it.
I think you should install the latest version of MIUI. It's usually the most stable version.
I cannot find a (stable) Froyo version of Insertcoin. Maybe ask the author (baadnewz) if he can upload it for you.

Thanks Matdroid, I think your right. I'll try a few roms and decide which is best for me.

I can recommend Leedroid 2.4.1.
A very good and stable Sense rom with A2SD+!
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Like others have said... it's more of a personal opinion with ROMs as to their speed and usefulness but if you can get by with the compass issue until it gets resolved (hopefully shouldn't be too long as devs are working like crazy at porting sense 2.1/3.0 to desire) I warmly recommend InsertCoin.
The chef is pushing updates like there's no tomorrow an also makes time to answer people's questions (how he manages it I don't know...) and also you have all the info you need in the first 2 post of the thread.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016940
PS: regarding speed, keep in mind that benchmark apps (Quadrant) don't tell the full tale. Try the ROMs for yourself.

I second leedroid 2.4.1..... fast and stable with a2sd+. I wouldn't bother with gingerbread yet still a bit buggy
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+1 on leedroid 2.4.1

My first not-htc-rom was leedroid v.3.0.5. It was nice. But since a while i use redux v1.2. I like it much more than leedroid, although you have to readjust a little to use a non-sense-rom.

The best froyo sense rom is the InsertCoinHD 2.0.1 Data2Ext.
The best gingerbread rom is InsertCoin v25 CM7.

Keep in mind that Cynogenmod and Miui don't include Htc Sense on it.
I've been using on Leedroid (froyo) for sometime and it was great and stable.
I'm running now Insertcoin v25 (gingerbread) and it's also great. I got 2 issues that I can live with - the compass issue (not pointing north) and the camera makes my phone boot itself sometimes. but other than that it's great.
Both roms have a2sd+, and if you want something stable than I recommend Leedroid 2.4.1. After some time you can get gingerbread roms based on the official release from htc (something like mid-june or a bit later)

Hi
Hmm running out of internal Space *gg*
I Recommend you use InsertCoin, or an ROM Which fits on CM Hboot, Here is the System Partition smaller, difference space is added to userdata, so "more internal" Memory for you.
Pls. Think if you change your SD Card, or crash of it, your OS Cant booting because 1/3 of our System is stored on it. (sdext)
S-Off required.
If you don´t want to manipulate hboot (afraid of crashing bootloader), use any App2SD Rom.
I have many Problems with DATA2SD and DATA2Whatever Scripts.
App2SD is very good.
*I User Insertcoin GS_V26* and i´m happy with it.
Baadnewz is providing these Rom with STock or CM Hboot.
Just Look at a few Roms, (Download 2-3 Roms and test it) an fix install it, which you mostly like. ))
Sorry for my bad english, i´m from austria *hmp*
Greetz
Joachim

I recommend Oxygen or MIUI! Both very good and stable!

MindVision1 said:
Hi
Hmm running out of internal Space *gg*
I Recommend you use InsertCoin, or an ROM Which fits on CM Hboot, Here is the System Partition smaller, difference space is added to userdata, so "more internal" Memory for you.
Pls. Think if you change your SD Card, or crash of it, your OS Cant booting because 1/3 of our System is stored on it. (sdext)
S-Off required.
If you don´t want to manipulate hboot (afraid of crashing bootloader), use any App2SD Rom.
I have many Problems with DATA2SD and DATA2Whatever Scripts.
App2SD is very good.
*I User Insertcoin GS_V26* and i´m happy with it.
Baadnewz is providing these Rom with STock or CM Hboot.
Just Look at a few Roms, (Download 2-3 Roms and test it) an fix install it, which you mostly like. ))
Sorry for my bad english, i´m from austria *hmp*
Greetz
Joachim
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@MindVision1Thanks for the reply. I am right in saying the Hboot resizes the internal memory to allocate different amount of space to the system. You can get different hboot's from http://alpharev.nl/ so I am right in saying the cm hboot you recommend is the Bravo CM7 on alpharev site.
So If I go with the CM Hboot I have to get a custom rom that fits the 130MB system memory and will also have 300MB free for apps on the internal memory.
If some of the rom is on the sd card and I remove it or it gets damaged I will have a major problem?
How do you know what size a ROM is?
My desire is stock with no branding

[Q] Which Sense 3.0/3.5 ROM is fastest & Most Stable with Stock HBoot & A2SD++

[Q] Which Sense 3.0/3.5 ROM is fastest & Most Stable with Stock HBoot & A2SD++
Which Sense 3.0 or 3.5 ROM is the fastest and Most Stable with Stock HBoot & A2SD+
Please also post the link to the thread and if possible a step by step guide of what zips need to be flashed for the rom to work properly with my setup which is Stock HBoot with A2SD+ and a 1gb Ext3 SD Card Partition.
Im currently Using RevolutioN v2.0 A2SD+ By TamirDa
Ive tried using RevolutioN 3D By TamirDa and while it was everything i wanted from a sense 3.5 rom as pretty much almost everything worked yet main problem was it was LAGGING! I want a 3D spinning Homescreen Sense ROM with Photogrid Widget thats fast and stable. Thanks

I love how people post here and expect everyone else to do the leg work for them. Talk about McDonalds society!!
Let me tell you now, you are about to get suggestions of about four or five different ROMs, with each person vowing their suggestion is the best and everyone else is wrong. Where that will leave you, is still stuck at square one and needing to get off your butt and go try a few different ROMs and do some RESEARCH for yourself.
Sorry to sound harsh, but there are two or three threads just like this one posted every day. It's really not so hard to go looking to work out what works best for your own needs and wants in a ROM. Everyone has a different opinion on what is best, it is much simpler (and more educational) to just work through it yourself...

I think in this moment it doesn't exist Sense 3.0/3.5 ROM which is bug free AND smooth as Sense 2.1 ROMs.

What about Runnymede 5.0?? does it have any bugs? I'm planning on flashing it
Please share ur experiences.

It has a few standard bugs, as any other 3.5 ROM in this moment.

I HAVE tried other roms the point was to see other people's experiences its Nt that I'm lazy just to test some roms u have to be using one for a couple of days and with like almost 8-10 sense 3.0 / 3.5 roms out there it can take weeks of testing and re-configuring your homescreen etc
It will become very frustrating so trying to get as much information as possible before going crazy with flashing seemed like a good choice

IMHO it is the best to wait a little bit longer that developers polish those 3.0/3.5 ROMs.

hb5 said:
IMHO it is the best to wait a little bit longer that developers polish those 3.0/3.5 ROMs.
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tried 2 and still too slow...
we will have 2 wait.

Yeah, they are usable but often sluggish and also there are some irritating bugs too. But I am sure in shorter time developers will fix that.

Recently I have tried Runny 5.0, Runnymode007 and Revolution 1.5 with sens 3.0.
The ROMs with sense 3.5 I found a bug with the usb connection, everytime I pull down the notification menu the connection restarts. : (. Otherwise Runny 5.0 and Runnymode007 v3 are very fast. Noticed that Runnymode007 v3 has highest read/write speed (about 10MB/s) on sd card, if you have high class card of course. Also both of them have camera lag on video recording.
Revolution 1.5 with sens 3.0 is most stable and fast but doesn't have RCTweaks and u can't turn off CRT animations or something else u don't like.
I'm currently running Runnymode007 v3 mostly because the high speed of sd card.

Currently using Runnymede 5.0 cm7r2 ad2sdx. So far really quick, smooth and stable.
There is a new stock version too. I would recommend taking a look.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

3.5 is very laggy.

Sebs Runny Mede 4.0.3 SE - use C7/R2 Boot and set EXT4 to 1024 MB + and use AD2SDX. Super fast and stable. Revolution 2.0 was good but battery life could be better.

Revolution 3.0. But make sure you use the kernel in my signature!

[Q] Best JB Rom for 1st custom rom installation

Hi,
Due to annoying low memory issue of the Stock ROM, I am planning to update my desire to custom ROM, and thinking to put a JB rom. So far I have searched and looked through CM10 JB and AOKP JB. can someone point out what is the difference between these two and also if there is any other suggestions for the best stable JB rom that I can install as my first custom ROM.
Also i hope these roms support using the SD-ext / SD card to profile large memory size for installing applications, so I don't run into low memory issues often which is the case now with STOCK ROM.
I've currently rooted the device with CWM recovery, S-ON and stock Hboot .
On sd-card partition, what is the recommended sd-ext size to go for, 1/1.5GB , and why it can't be set to 2G or above, any specific reason. In one of the thread I have read the sd-ext partition size is also linked with internal memory , can someone please explain that.
Thank you for your support.

srbutt said:
best stable JB
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Those three words don't mingle together.
As you don't seem too tech savvy, and this is your first time with custom rom, I suggest you look further.
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srbutt said:
Hi,
Due to annoying low memory issue of the Stock ROM, I am planning to update my desire to custom ROM, and thinking to put a JB rom. So far I have searched and looked through CM10 JB and AOKP JB. can someone point out what is the difference between these two and also if there is any other suggestions for the best stable JB rom that I can install as my first custom ROM.
Also i hope these roms support using the SD-ext / SD card to profile large memory size for installing applications, so I don't run into low memory issues often which is the case now with STOCK ROM.
I've currently rooted the device with CWM recovery, S-ON and stock Hboot .
On sd-card partition, what is the recommended sd-ext size to go for, 1/1.5GB , and why it can't be set to 2G or above, any specific reason. In one of the thread I have read the sd-ext partition size is also linked with internal memory , can someone please explain that.
Thank you for your support.
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Hi,
as far as i know there still not exist a bugfree JB rom for our device [Desire].
You can try a Gb rom. The best one is very relative term. For me the the best one is Cronmod with very good battery life (daily normal use up to 2 days.) huge internal memory (INTEXT+ 1Gb) fast and smoot and so on...
good luck.

Hello!
I use this custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945441
It's very smooth and looks stable + have built in a2sd script + very good support + up do date!
Try it if you want!

You'll be a little disappointed, because JB ROMs tend to be as large as stock HTC Sense, and you will run into space issues even when using some apps-to-sdext scheme.

the only stable JB rom is qiss me rom : http://tw.qiss.mobi/download_software.php?mod=en
others have stability issues mainly with camera and video and not very stable to be used as daily rom

MIUI JB
I can recommend MIUI JB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1850436
On storage: several apps installed (no games) and 150 MB free (out of 500). 2.91 GB free on USB storage. With A2SD storage should not be an issue.
Very stable and fast (certainly compared to ICS). I don't install Facebook as it seems to slow down all the other apps. Therefore I have installed Facebook Lite, loads very quickly!
I have an issue with mobile data (to be clear: not WiFi) but this can be due to my provider (Belgium).