hey guys , i am new to android platform , i bought a htc wildfire second hand from my friend , i really liked it , but the thing is that after using it for a month , i realized some problems Iam facing now , the phone gets stuck while switching between apps and sometimes it blacks out , so then i have to pull out the battery and reboot it again ,
the thing is that now i want to upgrade my phone to a new version .....
questions are
1. can i upgrade it to android 4.0 ?? or some other version lets say 2.3 ??
2. i was going through these forms and i saw a page with Cyanogen Mod 7.0.2 .what exactly is that ?? is it a new version of android??
3. what is the difference between upgrading a ROM and upgrading android version ??
4. does upgrading the version actually speeds up and gives better performance??
5. and finally can anybody please help me out with step by step process of upgrading to android 2.3 or if theres a better version for it ??
the specs of my phone are :
Android Version
2.2.1
Baseband Version
13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10
Kernel Version
2.6.32.21-g0f9e9b5
[email protected]#1
tue Nov 30 13:53:39 CST 2010
Build Number
2.22.405.1 CL295397 release keys
Software Version
2.22.405.1
Browser Version
webkit 3.1
and the specs which i get on booting are
BUZZ PVT SHIP-ON
HBOOT-1.01.0001
MICROP-0622
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-3.35.20.10
I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
1. can i upgrade it to android 4.0 ?? or some other version lets say 2.3 ??
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You can update to 4.0, but trust me, it's just not stable enough. On the other hand, 2.3 is very stable and is suitable for daily use.
But both of these are a no if you're looking for "official" updates.
2. i was going through these forms and i saw a page with Cyanogen Mod 7.0.2 .what exactly is that ?? is it a new version of android??
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CyanogenMod7 is a custom ROM (Details explained below)
It offers you a lot of customization and general developer support.
3. what is the difference between upgrading a ROM and upgrading android version ??
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A ROM is essentially a modified unofficial. version of Android. So if your ROM is 2.3, you will upgrade to 2.3. Most of the time they will be better than stock, because they might offer more customization or tweaks not present in the stock ROM.
4. does upgrading the version actually speeds up and gives better performance??
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I personally find 2.2 Sense based ROM to be smoother and a bit faster than 2.3.
5. and finally can anybody please help me out with step by step process of upgrading to android 2.3 or if theres a better version for it ??
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Because you upgraded to the official 2.2, you have locked down your bootloader (refereed from here on now as "HBOOT")
You will first need to use a tool called Revolutionary to install a custom hboot, that will allow custom ROMs to be installed.
Go to this link: http://revolutionary.io/ and select "Download for Windows"
A .zip file will start downloading and a new form has popped up on the site. Fill it out first.
Plug in your phone and extract the .zip file you downloaded earlier.
Now just run "revolutionary.exe" and follow onscreen instructions.
After that was done succesfully your HBOOT should be version 6.XX...
Now download the HTC Wildfire ClockworkMod recovery from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
And finally in the same topic linked back there scroll down a bit and follow the "To root:" part.
And that's it, you're rooted
Now, boot back into the recovery and select "Backup&restore" and make a backup (needed if you want to go back to your old ROM)
Now after you backed up do a full wipe (inside the recovery)
Afterward put this file on your SD card (assumin you want CyanogenMod): http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/update-cm-7.1.0.1-buzz-signed.zip
Also flash this to get the Market, gmail, ... :http://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
osamaakadjob said:
hey guys , i am new to android platform , i bought a htc wildfire second hand from my friend , i really liked it , but the thing is that after using it for a month , i realized some problems Iam facing now , the phone gets stuck while switching between apps and sometimes it blacks out , so then i have to pull out the battery and reboot it again ,
the thing is that now i want to upgrade my phone to a new version .....
questions are
1. can i upgrade it to android 4.0 ?? or some other version lets say 2.3 ??
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For both yes if you root and use custom roms. 4.0 isn't really stable atm but maybe it will get stable like 2.3
osamaakadjob said:
2. i was going through these forms and i saw a page with Cyanogen Mod 7.0.2 .what exactly is that ?? is it a new version of android??
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Cyanogenmod or cm is an AOSP ( android open source project ) This is a team of devs that make roms for our htc wildfire. cm 7 is android 2.3
osamaakadjob said:
3. what is the difference between upgrading a ROM and upgrading android version ??
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This looks the same because if you upgrade a rom from 2.2 to 2.3 you have also upgraded android. But i guess you mean the difference between just an upgrade an rooting and flash custom software. The difference is that when you just update yo do a little upgrade and nothing more. When flash a NEW rom it just installs a complete new version.
osamaakadjob said:
4. does upgrading the version actually speeds up and gives better performance??
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It could. Ofcourse you need to adjust a little with overclocking if you use stock roms. But if you use aosp roms you have a speed up because they are much smaller than the standard roms.
osamaakadjob said:
5. and finally can anybody please help me out with step by step process of upgrading to android 2.3 or if theres a better version for it ??
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The best is to go to 3xeno his index with all roms and add-ons, because there you find a complete tutorial too.
I hope this was helpfull
This is actually stable (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473344) but is missing lots of features as most haven't been ported from cm7 yet.
On my device it occasionally crashed after making phone calls.
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Can be my Desire HD be directly rooted without downgrade of firmware ?
ROM : Stock Gingerbread ROM 2.3.3 Radio : 12.54.60.25U_29.09.04.11_M2 Kernel : 2.6.35.10-g0956377 Firmware : 2.36.405.8
I heard that 1.32 firmware can be rooted using Visionary r14 but also i know that with this firmware all my 720p records have too low fps
esite said:
Can be my Desire HD be directly rooted without downgrade of firmware ?
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you can´t
esite said:
heard that 1.32 firmware can be rooted using Visionary r14 but also i know that with this firmware all my 720p records have too low fps
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true, but this rom (1.32) its temporary Until flash a more new rom......
for that visionary r14 can do his work and give to you root acces... its needed the 1.32 version (old)
later you can flash a new rom based on froyo 2.2.1 (1.75, 1.82...) or a gingerbread rom....
If your firmware isn't 1.32, then you HAVE to downgrade, there's no other option...to get a full root.
Ok, I see a lot understandable how-tos. But my question is - can by my HTC fully restored to original state ? (maybe for a warranty) ?
And if i downgrade a phone and after applying root a custom ROM, it will also update a firmware version ?
I am new in android coming from iPhone 3gs so sorry if my questions is stupid
esite said:
Ok, I see a lot understandable how-tos. But my question is - can by my HTC fully restored to original state ? (maybe for a warranty) ?
And if i downgrade a phone and after applying root a custom ROM, it will also update a firmware version ?
I am new in android coming from iPhone 3gs so sorry if my questions is stupid
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Stuppid its the person that do everything without asking and read first...
The process its fully reversible and later you can return totally at the factory features...when you desire.... Including your lastest unrooted firmware or custom rom of the all android versions...
sent from my amstrad CPC powered by LOL..(premium xda)
Thats was i want to hear Ok many thanks i will do it at the weekend and give you a report
One more thing, what do you think about LeeDroid 3.0.3 ? And what abou the CoreDroid ? Did everyone try this ROMS ? advantages,bugs etc ?
And please, use search function before posting, there are a lot of threads about this already. These are only from the first page of Desire HD Q&A:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065074
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077110
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079452
You might find some helpful information there.
esite said:
Thats was i want to hear Ok many thanks i will do it at the weekend and give you a report
One more thing, what do you think about LeeDroid 3.0.3 ? And what abou the CoreDroid ? Did everyone try this ROMS ? advantages,bugs etc ?
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yea.. i think all dev. roms are great... someone in development process, someone final release... but you can try several custom roms and judge it by yourself....You can choose better the one that adapts for what you look...its an advantage of open source code
in the all custom roms threads you have a "buglist" for to see them....
Hello every one
I have a HTC Desire, I have goggled about the new update to android 2.3 and I found a lot of people getting very angry about the delaying of this update
I am just wondering ....about the benefits of this update and the differences that it will bring to the phone?
And also for the rooted phone can I update using the normal way?
(i.e setting>about phone>System software update) I heard that this way will make me lose my root or may break my phone.
Or is it better to wait for the custom room? does it deference from the original update? and which is better?
Sorry for the many Question as I am new in this stuff
ahmadsaid84 said:
And also for the rooted phone can I update using the normal way?
(i.e setting>about phone>System software update) I heard that this way will make me lose my root or may break my phone.
Or is it better to wait for the custom room? does it deference from the original update? and which is better?
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You can't update rooted phone OTA (System software update),
but I think custom ROMs will be still ahead (e.g. with Sense 2.1/3.0 stuff), even if HTC releases 2.3
some bugfixes for a start.
they say that GB is faster than FroYo too.
but they finally fixed the mail app for a start so it will set up with hotmail EAS which is nice.
And they fix bug in google calendar,contacts and picasa they found out on froyo and other versions of android except GB, that some informations are send through wi-fi un-encripted and that brings user in danger.
Thermaltake868 said:
And they fix bug in google calendar,contacts and picasa they found out on froyo and other version of android except GB, that some informations are send through wi-fi un-encripted and that brings user in danger.
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open wifi only or something wasnt it?
http://www.dcellphoneshop.com/android/google-confirms-android-2-2-and-earlier-fault.html
But the main downside is crappy battery. Well thats for my phone
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Battery life is much improved with 2.3 for me anyway.
When the phone is idle it doesn't use as much power as Froyo did.
To be honest, if you're happy enough to root I would just go ahead and try a 2.3 rom. LeeDroid is super stable.
Not only that but midmost of the popular roms will get updates regularly and have great support.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
4rm45 said:
You can't update rooted phone OTA (System software update),
but I think custom ROMs will be still ahead (e.g. with Sense 2.1/3.0 stuff), even if HTC releases 2.3
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But if I install the new custom ROMs 2.3. Does this mean that I am running Android 2.3 ?
i.e if some application required android vesrion 2.3, can I run this application on this custom ROMs or not ?
"But if I install the new custom ROMs 2.3. Does this mean that I am running Android 2.3 ?"
Yes!
"i.e if some application required android vesrion 2.3, can I run this application on this custom ROMs or not ? "
Yes... U can.
Jakedude2011 said:
"But if I install the new custom ROMs 2.3. Does this mean that I am running Android 2.3 ?"
Yes!
"i.e if some application required android vesrion 2.3, can I run this application on this custom ROMs or not ? "
Yes... U can.
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Yeeeeeeeha thanks that is good
I guess I shall wait for the custom rom 2.3 then
There's already a load of custom 2.3 ROMs, I'm using one right now!
EddyOS said:
There's already a load of custom 2.3 ROMs, I'm using one right now!
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Is it good and stable ? Where can I find a good one ?
ahmadsaid84 said:
Is it good and stable ? Where can I find a good one ?
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In the dev section. The majority are very stable
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
4rm45 said:
You can't update rooted phone OTA (System software update), (...)
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One can update a rooted phone with an ota (over the air) update, but one will loose root excess.
I hope I'd get mobile data working again. It freezes all the time when dropping from H to 3G. upload arrow just freezes on and radio doesn't respond for a while.
This appeared after previous smaller update during winter.
Hi Guys
I rooted my HD last night with latest cyanogen with everything working fine.
So I then tried to overclock and flashed a kernal to do it
2.6.32.21-ck2-hrkfdn-cyanogenmod-gf01fa7d-dirty
since then the phone has been running like a dog. if i run a benchmark i get device does not support stencil buffers and I cant play games at all.
Is there a better kernal to use or can anyone explain how to get back to the stock kernal ?
Cheers
Flash your cyanogenmod rom again, then you have your old kernel back.
MicBoef said:
Flash your cyanogenmod rom again, then you have your old kernel back.
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thanks mate ive flashed a new kernal onto it
2.6.35.14 leo droid
now i cant get bluetooth working and i need it for the car
any ideas ?
Try this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085725, i think it's the best aosp kernel here on xda!
Back to stock
Hi guys,
I've unrooted my DHD the other day from LeeDroid 3.3.3, now back to stock (I believe?) 1.32.405.6, Android version 2.2.
When I check online for OTA updates the phone says there are no updates, but I know there is a 2.3 GB version with a 3.0 Sense available.
Any ideea how to get the latest OTA, please?
The only thing I can guess at is that something is not quite 'stock'. Did you restore your old radio and original hboot backup that was made when you originally rooted it? You might've already used this but Yoshi_523 wrote an awesome guide that I used when I needed phone fixed under warranty:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920876
remuspider said:
Hi guys,
I've unrooted my DHD the other day from LeeDroid 3.3.3, now back to stock (I believe?) 1.32.405.6, Android version 2.2.
When I check online for OTA updates the phone says there are no updates, but I know there is a 2.3 GB version with a 3.0 Sense available.
Any ideea how to get the latest OTA, please?
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U need S-on to receive the official update
hey guyz.. i am bored of android 2.2.1.. i want 2 root my phone and want to know the step by step guide how to root my phone and installing a .zip rom from sd card..
also i want 2 know which is the best 2.3 gingerbread rom for htc wildfire?
n if i root my phone will my warranty be cancelled??
You can refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
Here you can get solutions for all your queries
and yes if you root your wildfire the warranty will be voided.
Press Thanks if i helped u...
i have tried the unrevoked method to root my phone..it was all going good but in the end it says
"error- is your firmware too new"
plz help
Follow the AlphaRev X / Revolutionary part of that post. Unrevoked does not work on 2.2.1
I have made a complete guide to downgrading the HBOOT, rooting and flashing the HTC Wildfire for noobs (It isn't for devs, it is explained in high detail). All the files are also packaged, so you don't have to visit many links. The only downside to that is that the file size is pretty big, and you will need 7zip or WinRAR to extract the folder.
For your second question, I recommend Cyanogenmod 7.0.1.0 Stable as it doesn't have many bugs and is based on Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
Yes, your warranty will probably be cancelled, but there is a high chance it will only affect your software warranty, not hardware. (e.g If your power button stops working, they can fix it)
im using Leaf r3, it is worth upgrading to CM7? thanks.
I have froyo2.2.1 is this Cyanogenmod 7.0.1.0 Stable better?I just buy wildfire and my first android phone,i pre use only symbian phones.So what is better froyo or Cyanogenmod 7.0.1.0 Stable
btc2003 said:
im using Leaf r3, it is worth upgrading to CM7? thanks.
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Megasp said:
I have froyo2.2.1 is this Cyanogenmod 7.0.1.0 Stable better?I just buy wildfire and my first android phone,i pre use only symbian phones.So what is better froyo or Cyanogenmod 7.0.1.0 Stable
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Stuff like this cannot be answered by a definitive Yes or No. You have to give it a go once and decide for yourself whether it is better or not. Example - I find Cyanogenmod much better than the stock 2.2.1 ROM, but there are many others who do not like the look / some features (Like no smart dialer / flash lite / looks etc) of Cyanogenmod, and hence stick with HTC Sense based ROMs.
Hey Guys.
I am new to this community site. I own a LG Optimus P350 phone.. its Android version is the default 2.2 Froyo as provided by the manufacturer. Few days back i rooted the phone using Gingerbrek.. Now i want to upgrade my Android version. Firstly i want to ask which ROM would be suitable for my cell phone.. and what are the steps to do upgrade the ROM? Also i want to ask is how do i move the factory installed apps in my cellphone (like facebook, etc) to SD card since my phone is already rooted... please go easy with the language i am a noob with such stuff so far... I did try looking out for the solution in other threads but could not find the answer (or maybe couldn't understand it )...
thanx...
madmanzrocks said:
Hey Guys.
I am new to this community site. I own a LG Optimus P350 phone.. its Android version is the default 2.2 Froyo as provided by the manufacturer. Few days back i rooted the phone using Gingerbrek.. Now i want to upgrade my Android version. Firstly i want to ask which ROM would be suitable for my cell phone.. and what are the steps to do upgrade the ROM? Also i want to ask is how do i move the factory installed apps in my cellphone (like facebook, etc) to SD card since my phone is already rooted... please go easy with the language i am a noob with such stuff so far... I did try looking out for the solution in other threads but could not find the answer (or maybe couldn't understand it )...
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Ok guy i'm new on this community site too, but i research much to try increasing the performance of my phone. So let's Go.
U want to upgrade from versions : v10a -> v10c or just update it? Answer and i will be happy to help u.
DarkRising said:
Ok guy i'm new on this community site too, but i research much to try increasing the performance of my phone. So let's Go.
U want to upgrade from versions : v10a -> v10c or just update it? Answer and i will be happy to help u.
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hey.. thanx for the reply... I am not asking how to upgrade the firmware version (the one you mentioned v10a -> v10c).. I am asking how do i upgrade my Android version... currently i have 2.2 Froyo.. I want to upgrade to 3.0 or 4.0 or any suitable ROM better than my current Android version
Cyanogen
madmanzrocks said:
Hey Guys.
I am new to this community site. I own a LG Optimus P350 phone.. its Android version is the default 2.2 Froyo as provided by the manufacturer. Few days back i rooted the phone using Gingerbrek.. Now i want to upgrade my Android version. Firstly i want to ask which ROM would be suitable for my cell phone.. and what are the steps to do upgrade the ROM? Also i want to ask is how do i move the factory installed apps in my cellphone (like facebook, etc) to SD card since my phone is already rooted... please go easy with the language i am a noob with such stuff so far... I did try looking out for the solution in other threads but could not find the answer (or maybe couldn't understand it )...
thanx...
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Look this posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610605
(I am Brazillian, sorry by my English)
There you have the oficial CyanogenMod 7 rom support, instalation and development issues support.
In my opinion it is the best 2.3 alternative rom for p350.
The steps i know only in portuguese, but i believe i will find it in this link too.
The factory installed apps, the most one you will install with a Google package inside this link too.
The others you can download again on play store.
following a different guide i was trying to install CM Invasion V2 ROM.. i never got to the flashing ROM part... i was backing up the current ROM unsing ROM manager and my cell fone bricked... after banging my head... looking for solutions on the net and again banging my head... i finally was able to revive my cell fone (using kdz updater)... all this is a risky business
can anyone give me a near perfect guide for flashing ROM without using ROM manager.. please..
You'll have to flash a custom recovery first. Amonra is very stable. Then you can make a nandroid backup of your current rom from the recovery for you to go back to. Flash the rom you like and enjoy. If you need to do back to your original rom, just restore back from your nandroid backup
madmanzrocks said:
following a different guide i was trying to install CM Invasion V2 ROM.. i never got to the flashing ROM part... i was backing up the current ROM unsing ROM manager and my cell fone bricked... after banging my head... looking for solutions on the net and again banging my head... i finally was able to revive my cell fone (using kdz updater)... all this is a risky business
can anyone give me a near perfect guide for flashing ROM without using ROM manager.. please..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816199&highlight=recovery
now flash recovery by going on thread then do steps
for flashing roms do following steps on recovery
1.creat nandroid backup only once not for everytime you flash
2.then go in wipe section and wipe all data
3.then go to flash zip manu and find rom then flash
4.sometimes some rom needs advanced steps for flashing like cm 7 official needs to format/system(steps for it it mentioned by the developer on his thread)
done reboot then enjoy flashing.
hope this will help you...........................
in future do not install recovery from rom manager it will brick your phone untill it gets perfect for our device
Remember we have a wiki page for this phone with an all-in-one guide for modifying it (rooting, recovery, custom rom installation, troubleshooting). I try to keep it updated, nice and clean (kinda hard some times).
About Android versions: The Optimus ME comes with Froyo (2.2) there is no other official firmware for it. CyanogenMod 7 is based on Gingerbread (2.3) which now has official support and is working pretty good now (yes, previous versions were slow, buggy but now they're pretty stable)... Honeycomb (3.0) is only for tablets, so it's not coming to P350. CyanogenMod 9 is based on Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), which for this device is still a work in progress, so don't expect a timeline nor a soon release. CyanogenMod 10 based on Jelly Bean (4.1) is still a myth for the P350...
I hope to have answered your questions...
dbarrera said:
Remember we have a wiki page for this phone with an all-in-one guide for modifying it (rooting, recovery, custom rom installation, troubleshooting). I try to keep it updated, nice and clean (kinda hard some times).
About Android versions: The Optimus ME comes with Froyo (2.2) there is no other official firmware for it. CyanogenMod 7 is based on Gingerbread (2.3) which now has official support and is working pretty good now (yes, previous versions were slow, buggy but now they're pretty stable)... Honeycomb (3.0) is only for tablets, so it's not coming to P350. CyanogenMod 9 is based on Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), which for this device is still a work in progress, so don't expect a timeline nor a soon release. CyanogenMod 10 based on Jelly Bean (4.1) is still a myth for the P350...
I hope to have answered your questions...
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thank you bro... can you provide me the link for it?
For the wiki? It is at the top of the page, where it says Wiki...