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Desire Z ROM

Hi everyone, im new to htc desire z and i dont really like the current software on mine, so what is or are the best custom rom(s) for desire z? or is there any place where i can find other versions of the stock rom? -like samfirmware for samsung?-

naranova7 said:
Hi everyone, im new to htc desire z and i dont really like the current software on mine, so what is or are the best custom rom(s) for desire z? or is there any place where i can find other versions of the stock rom? -like samfirmware for samsung?-
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Check the sticky in the forum, there's a long list of available ROMs
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personally i like cm7 rc4or cm7 nightly roms.... acer liquid is cool too
make sure your rooted.. s-off and install clockworkmod using rom manager in market
virtuous rom is identical to stock but with fixes

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Rooting my Desire HD?

My desire hd is running 2.3.3 now and I want to root my phone without downgrading because I don't know how to downgrade.
So my question is. Can I root my desire hd without downgrading or is my firmware too high?
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without downgrade is impossible

Doesnt the advanced ace hack work?
If not do you think there will be a direct root for 2.3.3 soon?
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I'm pretty sure the only possible way is the downgrade.
There is not really any point in devs looking into rooting 2.3 as you can do a simple downgrade.
It's not hard read some info and go for it.
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Try :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
then :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11557769
Works perfectly.

After i had my phone replaced by insurance it was on the newest base. So i had to downgrade.
I ussed this very sucesfully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180639
its a all in one tool.

Wow Thank you! It worked. My Desire HD is now downgraded and rooted.
I have rom manager and all those other stuff.
Can you please tell me how to put a ROM on my desire HD. Could you tell me wich one yoou prefer because I want something that doesnt fu# my phone

Do you like sense? If so flash RCMix3d Runny v1.5
If you want stock android flash cyanogenmod
There are plenty of guides to flash roms, use the search function
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I have installed virtious unity now. Is it a good rom? I think it looks awesome with sense 3.0

bloodhunter112 said:
I have installed virtious unity now. Is it a good rom? I think it looks awesome with sense 3.0
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RCMix3D It has Sense 3.5

Got a download link?
And does it work smoother than virtious?

Latest HTC update?

Hi guy's
I'm running sense 3.0 and latest Android version from HTC. My phone is not rooted at all, but I would like to root my phone but still keep the update from HTC can I do that I don't want to put any other Rom's on at the moment but may do so in the future.
So can this be done?
If so what would need to do any help would be greatfull, so many things to look at on xda just don't know where to start.
Thanks again guys
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You can root your phone and istall a custom ROM with sense 3.0. You can find plenty of room that are basically stock, just rooted, meaning everything is the same like the one you are running now except superuser and busybox have been added.
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djolebih said:
You can root your phone and istall a custom ROM with sense 3.0. You can find plenty of room that are basically stock, just rooted, meaning everything is the same like the one you are running now except superuser and busybox have been added.
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Thank you for the fast reply bud
So which are the top 3 Rom's to look at the way I would like then?
There are so many and what app that helps install the Rom's and does a back up of the HTC Rom now so I can go back to if I need to.
Sorry to ask just like to make Shaw I'm doing things right.
Thanks bud
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Custom rom help

I am a new user of the HTC DHD, i wanna know if there is any rom that has the least bugs and good battery as i am on the official 2.3.5 android and the battery life is making me wana die, i need my wifi all the time so please suggest a rom which has no problem with wifi and app running
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Which rom do you currently use ? the stock one ?
If so, Sense consumes a bit more battery than AOSP roms.
I used to have Cyanogenmod 7.2 with LordModUE 8.9b7 kernel. And it is very very good.
That's for GB roms.
Both JellyTime and IceColdSandwhich roms are good too (but still in beta).
But Wifi is far from being cool with a battery ... Wifi is energy-greedy!!

ciberbeb said:
Which rom do you currently use ? the stock one ?
If so, Sense consumes a bit more battery than AOSP roms.
I used to have Cyanogenmod 7.2 with LordModUE 8.9b7 kernel. And it is very very good.
That's for GB roms.
Both JellyTime and IceColdSandwhich roms are good too (but still in beta).
But Wifi is far from being cool with a battery ... Wifi is energy-greedy!!
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currently i am using the stock one
does cyanogenmod 7.2 consists of bugs?

prospect565 said:
currently i am using the stock one
does cyanogenmod 7.2 consists of bugs?
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If you wand the stock HTC look a recommend android revolution
If you wand better performances and battery life use AOSP(android open source project) or Cyanogenmod of AOKP(android open kang project)
Ice cold sand witch have verry good battery life (only bug is camcorder for wat I know)

Which one do u recommend? Aosp or aokp?
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Cyanogenmod 7.2 is rock stable !
Most of the GB rom are very stable too, and almost bug free.
You have to try each rom, Sense feeling ? Aosp one ?
I used SmartDroid for a long time and really enjoyed it.
Newer roms, 4.0 or 4.1 based are still buggy and lack some features but are already very fast and gives you the most recent android experience.
It's up to you to find the one that fits your needs.
One more point, updating your Radio can be good for your battery too.
I personnaly use 26.14.04.28_M without any issue. (but I may update it now, as I've just flashed Jelly time )

I think i'll go for the cyanogen 7.0, does it give a better battery life?
And btw what is "kernal" and which one should i use and how?
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And one mre question, if i flash a custom rom will i be able to get back to the stock htc firmware?
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prospect565 said:
I think i'll go for the cyanogen 7.0, does it give a better battery life?
And btw what is "kernal" and which one should i use and how?
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Go for 7.2 instead of 7.0
7.2 is the stable one for Desire HD: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=ace
A kernel is the core of the operating system. To extremely sum up, it deals with your hardware and your programs.
Installing a new one can give you some optimizations, better response, better battery etc.
I personally used the LordModUE kernels. Here is a direct link for the lastest version: http://blackice.omca.co.uk/download...ger-kernels/lordmodUEv8.9-CFS-b7-2WCR-TUN.zip
But be aware that to flash a kernel, you need to first boot with the kernel of the rom (here the CM one), then flash the new one.
prospect565 said:
And one mre question, if i flash a custom rom will i be able to get back to the stock htc firmware?
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First of all, and prior to flashing any rom, you need to perform a nandroid backup.
This is a backup of your current ROM, making an image of each partition, to be able to restore it later, in case of a crash or anything else.
Once you've rooted your phone, a recovery should be installed.
To perform a nandroid backup, you reboot into recovery and choose "backup".
Or, you can install Rom Manager from the market, and choose the same option.
Once this is done, and only after this, you're good to flash any rom you want !
Another method exits to reflash the stock rom, using RUU.
I won't explain this as you can find your answer on this forum.
EDIT: don't forget to check MD5 or SHA1 sum to check the ROM/kernel integrity you download.

I use camera a lot is there any jelly bean custom mod with a working camera cause I am now bored to look at the dame gingerbread is since past 1 yr almost....want some change....
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As far as I know, Jelly Time has a working stock camera app.
Actually, video recording in 720p is the only issue. Then, yes, I can take pictures with the stock app on Jelly Time ROM (currently beta 11).
If you want to record a video, you'll have either to change the resolution to 480p or use another app from the market (Videocam Illusion I believe, didn't test it though).
More information here.
The others JB based ROMs are currently too immature for now, and are not as stable as JellyTime.
Also, please be warn that you need to read the opening post (OP) carefully, the moderators are getting annoyed with all the same questions, which answers can be found in the OP.

Can anyone guide me step by step on how to flash cyanogen 7.2?
Right now i have the stock firmware of HTC DHD installed
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prospect565 said:
Can anyone guide me step by step on how to flash cyanogen 7.2?
Right now i have the stock firmware of HTC DHD installed
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Are you rooted?
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Muikkuman said:
Are you rooted?
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Nope
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prospect565 said:
Nope
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Root using AAHK, download ROM Manager and use that to flash CM
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Thanks don't hurt ya know?!

GuyInTheCorner said:
Root using AAHK, download ROM Manager and use that to flash CM
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What is AAHK? can u please post the links as well and will my contacts, apps and messages get deleted if i flash a custom firmware?
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Advance Ace Hack Kit - a tool developed by former xda member attn1 used to root, SIM Unlock & ENG S-OFF (ENG S-OFF allows you to flash custom ROM's without security checks e.g. md5 checks, bypassing restrictions placed by HTC on our device). He removed the link to it from the forums as he left xda due to personal reasons. Search attn1 ace hack kit on google to find it, as he hosts it on his website now
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A mod already said it's ok to link the website as long as the link isn't for a direct download to the aahk
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Yes your contacts, data and all personal data will be wiped upon flashing a new ROM, as flashing a ROM almost always requires you to wipe the data partitions. I reccomend you backup all of your data to avoid it. If your android and Sense version is android 2.3.5 and Sense version 3.0 then then you will have to downgrade your software version then attempt root
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GuyInTheCorner said:
Yes your contacts, data and all personal data will be wiped upon flashing a new ROM, as flashing a ROM almost always requires you to wipe the data partitions. I reccomend you backup all of your data to avoid it. If your android and Sense version is android 2.3.5 and Sense version 3.0 then then you will have to downgrade your software version then attempt root
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This is the software and sense version now what do i start up with?
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[Q] How to update HTC DESIRE HD to ICS, Step by Step

I'm completely new to Android world. I want to update my HTC Desire HD to ICS, I don't want it bricked. That's why I need step by step information.
and does it need to be rooted for ICS update, if yes then how can I root it?
Please aslo tell me " will the ICS update make my Desire HD better or worse.

Yes your DHD will need to be rooted to put a custom Rom based on ics . Will it make it better , that's down to your opinion
Keep reading xda threads !
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If you want Sense, go with ICS, but if you don't prefer Sense, go with JellyBean
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NiCk.JaY said:
If you want Sense, go with ICS, but if you don't prefer Sense, go with JellyBean
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Thanx for ur opinion, but I also said i need step by step information how will I update it. I mean Where can I download fresh ICS firmware for Desire HD, how to root, how to flash the ICS to my Desire HD etc.....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379
View this thread..there are instructions for what you seek
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irfan_omi22 said:
I'm completely new to Android world. I want to update my HTC Desire HD to ICS, I don't want it bricked. That's why I need step by step information.
and does it need to be rooted for ICS update, if yes then how can I root it?
Please aslo tell me " will the ICS update make my Desire HD better or worse.
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go to "www . redips . net/android/root-htc-desire-hd/" here you will find step by step information regarding rooting Desire HD and installing a custom ROM.
By updating to ICS you will get a lot of new features, improved battery life, but some functionality of the phone will be missing like Bluetooth, Internet Pass-through, and/ or camera not working properly.

hammadbaloch said:
go to "www . redips . net/android/root-htc-desire-hd/" here you will find step by step information regarding rooting Desire HD and installing a custom ROM.
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That guide references AAHK, which is now retired. The server hosting the files it needs has been pulled, and trying to get those files another way to root with AAHK is unsupported. If someone tries to root that way and gets in trouble, they are unlikely to get help.
hammadbaloch said:
By updating to ICS you will get a lot of new features, improved battery life, but some functionality of the phone will be missing like Bluetooth, Internet Pass-through, and/ or camera not working properly.
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Most ICS ROMs, including aospX and IceColdSandwich, have Bluetooth, camera, and all other features working.