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Ok, so I'm not new to rooting or flashing... but I'm used to Samsung devices. I have a rooted Epic.
I just picked up an EVO for my kiddo, and was hoping you guys could give me a quick list of the newest/most efficient recovery, root method, ROM, etc. Please post up what ya got. The phone comes out of the box with Froyo 2.2. I know everyone has their own opinions, but I don't want to risk bricking a phone by using an old root method that's been found out or something.
Thanks everyone!
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KOKJ said:
Ok, so I'm not new to rooting or flashing... but I'm used to Samsung devices. I have a rooted Epic.
I just picked up an EVO for my kiddo, and was hoping you guys could give me a quick list of the newest/most efficient recovery, root method, ROM, etc. Please post up what ya got. The phone comes out of the box with Froyo 2.2. I know everyone has their own opinions, but I don't want to risk bricking a phone by using an old root method that's been found out or something.
Thanks everyone!
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Not new to rooting and flashing yet you dont know this is the developement forum not Q&A? As for a quick list of the newest/most efficient recovery, root method, ROM, etc.... Thats pretty much what the dev forum is... or is supposed to be anyway, except people keep insisting on starting threads here featuring lame questions....
Everything you are asking for on on the Evo Wiki page. The link to it is one of the stickies on this particular forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Supersonic&useskin=vector
This thread will be helpful, too. It is also a sticky on this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245
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GadgetMonger said:
Not new to rooting and flashing yet you dont know this is the developement forum not Q&A? As for a quick list of the newest/most efficient recovery, root method, ROM, etc.... Thats pretty much what the dev forum is... or is supposed to be anyway, except people keep insisting on starting threads here featuring lame questions....
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Wow, you sure were helpful. Thanks a ton. All the effort you put into that response could've been saved for something more productive.
rugedraw said:
Everything you are asking for on on the Evo Wiki page. The link to it is one of the stickies on this particular forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Supersonic&useskin=vector
This thread will be helpful, too. It is also a sticky on this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245
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Thank you, rugedraw. I really appreciate it. I know my request came off a bit lazy but I was typing it up right before I left for work. Thanks a bunch.
I rooted my Samsung Epic in just a few mins, but this Evo is a PITA. I've run through the unrevoked 3.21 a few times and it just doesn't complete. I've followed all of the instructions and it runs, but doesn't finish.
I'm not sure where to go from here because it seems everyone else is having no trouble at all. I am currently on a brand new EVO with 3.30.651.2
No one is willing to point me in the right direction?
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I am currently on a brand new EVO with 3.30.651.2
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I don't know where it is, but there are posts on how you can root the 3.30 build, it just can't be rooted the same way you root a 3.29 build.
Sorry bout all the dicks on here but I actually just rooted my evo running 2.2 froyo with unrevoked3 it took 2 attempts but works perfect just go with that and you'll be smooth sailing.
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sickbeats187 said:
Sorry bout all the dicks on here but I actually just rooted my evo running 2.2 froyo with unrevoked3 it took 2 attempts but works perfect just go with that and you'll be smooth sailing.
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I appreciate the response. I've tried all of that. It's not working because I'm 3.30.651.2.
You probably have a new version of the phone with hboot 2.02.
Go here and read up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828437
Hello everyone!!
I have the following question, I hope someone can help? I am using an HTC DHD amd would like to have the new sense 3 fully working on it. So I found this article that describes a rom for tbe inspire 4g and figured that the inspire and dhd are actually the same, the rom can work, right??! But, then I found this interesting fact, that rooting is impossible for desire hd that runs on an official 2.3.3. Is this true? Please help, I am ver new to all of this, but very want to learn!!
Thanks in advance
Danny
You don't want Sense 3. It's even more bloated and laggy than its predecessor.
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Dann-e said:
Hello everyone!!
I have the following question, I hope someone can help? I am using an HTC DHD amd would like to have the new sense 3 fully working on it. So I found this article that describes a rom for tbe inspire 4g and figured that the inspire and dhd are actually the same, the rom can work, right??! But, then I found this interesting fact, that rooting is impossible for desire hd that runs on an official 2.3.3. Is this true? Please help, I am ver new to all of this, but very want to learn!!
Thanks in advance
Danny
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Are you crazy? it's already ported to dhd.it's fully working.and it's rootable.from where the hell you collect this info.check dhd thread.
flash a sense 3.0 rom like this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115312
His question was also if he could root 2.3.3.
It depends in your baseband. 1.72 etc. Go to setting and about (info) to find it. I think I saw a thread in dev section to now root 2.36. But I could be wrong. Check through the development forum.
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Ah, great! Thank you for the responses. I found indeed the Virtuous Unity roms, which looks great! But because I have no ****ing idea how to apply it, Im actually also searching for someone who can the time and send me a full tutorial of how to apply the sense 3 rom into my desire hd with an official gingerbread. Because if i try it myself, im pretty sure ill have get myself a mew phone. So im a total newb! Pleaaaasse help!?!?
Many thanks in advance!
Danny
Dann-e said:
Ah, great! Thank you for the responses. I found indeed the Virtuous Unity roms, which looks great! But because I have no ****ing idea how to apply it, Im actually also searching for someone who can the time and send me a full tutorial of how to apply the sense 3 rom into my desire hd with an official gingerbread. Because if i try it myself, im pretty sure ill have get myself a mew phone. So im a total newb! Pleaaaasse help!?!?
Many thanks in advance!
Danny
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Welcome to xda world what's your software number ? if ya don't know Go to your phone settings > about phone > software information.... and pop that number here. so we can help you which guide suits you
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But, then I found this interesting fact, that rooting is impossible for desire hd that runs on an official 2.3.3. Is this true?
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No, with this Guide we can downgrade any Stock ROM up to 2.50.xxx.x
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
Thank you! Just checked the software number which is: 2.50.405.2. My phone also officially up to date.thank you again for helping me.
Danny
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Welcome to xda world what's your software number ? if ya don't know Go to your phone settings > about phone > software information.... and pop that number here. so we can help you which guide suits you
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Thank you! Just checked the software number which is: 2.50.405.2. My phone also officially up to date.thank you again for helping me.
Danny
Dann-e said:
Thank you! Just checked the software number which is: 2.50.405.2. My phone also officially up to date.thank you again for helping me.
Danny
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Cool! so just an extra info for ya. Almost 2 weeks back there was no such thread to root any DHD above than 2.37 software number. the OP of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
He figured it out not only 2.37 can be rooted but also with any other different software numbers. If you ever feel like rooting your phone and enjoy some custom ROMs. Follow the link.
Cheers
hero000 said:
Cool! so just an extra info for ya. Almost 2 weeks back there was no such thread to root any DHD above than 2.37 software number. the OP of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
He figured it out not only 2.37 can be rooted but also with any other different software numbers. If you ever feel like rooting your phone and enjoy some custom ROMs. Follow the link.
Cheers
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Wow, I am a bigger newb thatn I thought. I tried the link you advised, but it just wont work. I don't know why. I am following the steps, but the CMD part wouldnt work every time. So strange, maybe its my computer, it's not one of the newer hardware types.. I'm gonna nose around see If i can make it work with another computer, causse I was really scared I was gonna turn my DHD into a brick or something..
Dann-e said:
Wow, I am a bigger newb thatn I thought. I tried the link you advised, but it just wont work. I don't know why. I am following the steps, but the CMD part wouldnt work every time. So strange, maybe its my computer, it's not one of the newer hardware types.. I'm gonna nose around see If i can make it work with another computer, causse I was really scared I was gonna turn my DHD into a brick or something..
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This guide is the easiest, http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
I've always rooted my HTC, recently my Ev3D. I found from past experience that certain rooting methods is not too friendly with ease of flashing roms...
Question: I'm not in a rush to root so, should I wait until sprint/samsung release the no signal bug update or is there a safe and stable root method available now?
How many root methods are available now and which is best route?
[rant]Ok, I'll be the asshole here. First of all, did you even bother to look around and read the PLETHORA of posts and information already available about this topic? Seems that you didn't. So I'M not going to answer you, and I hope no one does. Because YOU need to take it upon YOURSELF to research, read, read some more, then read a little bit more, then make an EDUCATED decision.
Second, this is posted in the wrong section. This section is for DEVELOPMENT topics ONLY, not Q&A or General.[/rant]
Here is a good place to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265399
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[rant]Ok, I'll be the asshole here. First of all, did you even bother to look around and read the PLETHORA of posts and information already available about this topic? Seems that you didn't. So I'M not going to answer you, and I hope no one does. Because YOU need to take it upon YOURSELF to research, read, read some more, then read a little bit more, then make an EDUCATED decision.
Second, this is posted in the wrong section. This section is for DEVELOPMENT topics ONLY, not Q&A or General.[/rant]
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Piece of cake for you, huh? lol
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[rant]Ok, I'll be the asshole here. First of all, did you even bother to look around and read the PLETHORA of posts and information already available about this topic? Seems that you didn't. So I'M not going to answer you, and I hope no one does. Because YOU need to take it upon YOURSELF to research, read, read some more, then read a little bit more, then make an EDUCATED decision.
Second, this is posted in the wrong section. This section is for DEVELOPMENT topics ONLY, not Q&A or General.[/rant]
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First, I apologize for posting in the wrong dev section (lesson learned - from Jarred)
Second, I read and read and googled and read androidfurums and xda forums and found too many solutions. Info is too scattered and every root method thread have their own following with praises.
I simply wanted few members to maybe give me names of root method and I was going to read and read and read some more and then make an EDUCATED decision. Since you rather "proudly" rant and make new members feel welcome by claiming an asshole title... I THANK YOU.
So remember, 1 of the thanks on your thank meter will always be there from me ... thanks for being an asshole, have a wonderful day lol
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First, I apologize for posting in the wrong dev section (lesson learned - from Jarred)
Second, I read and read and googled and read androidfurums and xda forums and found too many solutions. Info is too scattered and every root method thread have their own following with praises.
I simply wanted few members to maybe give me names of root method and I was going to read and read and read some more and then make an EDUCATED decision. Since you rather "proudly" rant and make new members feel welcome by claiming an asshole title... I THANK YOU.
So remember, 1 of the thanks on your thank meter will always be there from me ... thanks for being an asshole, have a wonderful day lol
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There currently is no "superior root method." At the end of the day if you are rooted it doesn't really matter how you went about it.
There is a small amount of controversy currently about the rooted-kernels breaking something and causing a LOS (loss of service), but we have no proof that the rooted kernels are or aren't causing the problem. (I, personally, think it has nothing to do with the kernel as I got a few LOS bone stock. YMMV)
Now, you can wait for someone to find an exploit in the stock kernel if that makes you more comfortable be my guest...you might be waiting a while, maybe forever as there is no need.
So, no matter what "method" you use they all have the same goal in mind, get SU into /system/apps...the current "stock rooted" method involves flashing a rooted kernel, flashing a root.zip (to install SU) and then flashing the stock kernel back. Now you have Super User installed *and* the stock kernel. Poof, you are rooted, you are stock, everyone wins...right?
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So, no matter what "method" you use they all have the same goal in mind, get SU into /system/apps...the current "stock rooted" method involves flashing a rooted kernel, flashing a root.zip (to install SU) and then flashing the stock kernel back. Now you have Super User installed *and* the stock kernel. Poof, you are rooted, you are stock, everyone wins...right?
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Don't you lose CWM with this method?
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satur9ine said:
Don't you lose CWM with this method?
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Yes sir...unless bubby updated his CWM with a stock kernel.
I just wanted to say hi to everyone, I have been jailbreaking iPhones and iPods for years but I decided to switch to an android so I went with a Galaxy S3
I am new to the ROM/rooting experience and I am looking forward to learning!
I did root the phone but I have not flashed any ROMS yet. I want to find the best one out there for the T-mobile S3 before I flash my first one. Could anyone tell me which, if any, improve signal strength? I have very bad signal in my area and was hoping that I could improve that this way, Gotta appreciate all of the developers who put so much time and work into this stuff for our benefit!
Well I would recommend Wicked rom if you want stock experience, if you want aosp, most are based on CyanogenMod 10 builds. If you want better reception, there is a flashable modem that SHOULD improve reception, but its dangerous I've read, I have not done that, but its what I've read. Some heads up tips, backup in recovery before flashing anything, read the original post of anything you'll flash and search before posting, you'll probably find what you need
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Where did you hear that flashing modems is dangerous? As long as you follow directions and don't use one for another device its really no more dangerous than flashing a kernel or recovery.
If you guys want to learn more about modems this thread is as good as any place to start!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880987
Just please make sure you read and understand what you are doing before trying this or any other mod!
@op
The thread I linked to is stickied in the development section. Next to it is the firmware thread. I suggest keeping a copy of the stock fw on hand in case you run into problems. Sometimes odin flashing back to stock is the only solution.
There is no best rom. What is the best for you will most likely not be the best for me. You should get an idea of what you are looking for base-wise. Try a cm or aokp and see if you prefer it over stock. Say you prefer stock, then focus on the roms that are based on stock builds.
Read the op thoroughly! Find one that has features you want. Then while downloading read the first few pages and the last 5 or so pages to get an idea about any bugs or other info.
The rom you choose will rarely have any bearing on signal stregnth. There are lots of modems you can choose from.
Finally, do NOT flash anything that was made for another device!
Good luck and welcome!
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Well as actually you can flash most att ROMs to the t-999 as long as they are not updating the modem then you should be fine
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I'd flash the cm10 latest nightly
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Welcome all member of Xda-developers forum
Nice to meet you
As far as modems go it is going to be a testing process. While most modem updates are aimed at better signal it is not always the cases do to area. So what gives me the best signal my not get you the best signal so try one and run a speed test use it for a day then do another speed test before changing the modem again until you find what works for you.
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Please HELP
First I like to say hello as I'M A NOOB!! I just rooted my phone and would like to try a ROM now but not sure not to install or how to go about it I've been doing a lot of reading still to no avail!! I would like to try any rom to start and go from there but how do I go about installing the rom if that's what's it's called I believe it's called flashing anyway how do I go about flashing a ROM and hwere are they located so I can pick one out and try it? Can somoene please point me in the right direction so I can get a ROM installed I am so excited now that my phone is finally Rooted I need a ROM A.S.A.P. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME SO I CAN GET THIS DOWN TODAY PLEASE i need to try this now and want to try it now PLEASE HELP ME HERE GUYS YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED ALREADY AND i'M SORRY FOR THE CAPS. I'll be anxiously waiting for anyone's reply as a matter of fact I will not leave this computer until I get a reply on how to flas my first ROM!!! Thank you so very much guys I do really appreciate the help as I need it!!!!!:good: I have a Samsun Galaxy S 3 Running JB. 4.1.1 AND IT'S Rooted!!1
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First I like to say hello as I'M A NOOB!! I just rooted my phone and would like to try a ROM now but not sure not to install or how to go about it I've been doing a lot of reading still to no avail!! I would like to try any rom to start and go from there but how do I go about installing the rom if that's what's it's called I believe it's called flashing anyway how do I go about flashing a ROM and hwere are they located so I can pick one out and try it? Can somoene please point me in the right direction so I can get a ROM installed I am so excited now that my phone is finally Rooted I need a ROM A.S.A.P. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME SO I CAN GET THIS DOWN TODAY PLEASE i need to try this now and want to try it now PLEASE HELP ME HERE GUYS YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED ALREADY AND i'M SORRY FOR THE CAPS. I'll be anxiously waiting for anyone's reply as a matter of fact I will not leave this computer until I get a reply on how to flas my first ROM!!! Thank you so very much guys I do really appreciate the help as I need it!!!!!:good: I have a Samsun Galaxy S 3 Running JB. 4.1.1 AND IT'S Rooted!!1
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I'll take a leap of faith. Which recovery are you using. What method did you use to flash recovery. If I were you I would start simple and flash a touch wiz 4.1.1 ROM. Also, 2 things to remember before someone else tells you. 1 - CAPS aren't necessary for someone to read your post. 2 - asking for a ROM recommendation is generally discouraged due to what I like may not be what you want, per xda rules. For rom info just goto the development section and read. Find one you are interested in. Make a backup using your recovery method, follow guidelines set by developer and flash. Google and you tube are your friends when learning to flash. You might want to find a app backup utility like titanium backup to restore your apps after you flash your new ROM. Then read, read, and read some more and when you think your ready read again. Flashing wrong ROM can cause a bricked (locked and unusable phone). Also, if you were sorry for the caps you could have change prior to submitting post. Good luck.
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I am using ignorance rom currently and i want to change to aokp...what should i do now?? Jst having the zip in sd card and on the bootlander wiping the data and installing the new zip will do or is there anything else to do?? Pls help
ranjithm said:
I am using ignorance rom currently and i want to change to aokp...what should i do now?? Jst having the zip in sd card and on the bootlander wiping the data and installing the new zip will do or is there anything else to do?? Pls help
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flash proper kernel (no, I won't provide any links, you have to find it by yourself by using "search" tool... aokp is CM9 [ICS] or CM10 [JB]) and then flash aokp ROM
ranjithm said:
I am using ignorance rom currently and i want to change to aokp...what should i do now?? Jst having the zip in sd card and on the bootlander wiping the data and installing the new zip will do or is there anything else to do?? Pls help
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Oh and its bootloader .. click the kernel tab on one v home page for kernels
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parkourz said:
flash proper kernel (no, I won't provide any links, you have to find it by yourself by using "search" tool... aokp is CM9 [ICS] or CM10 [JB]) and then flash aokp ROM
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I dont get you...wat does proper kernel mean, isn't stock kernel enough???
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I dont get you...wat does proper kernel mean, isn't stock kernel enough???
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The best way to learn something is to read ROM's first posts
First posts of many roms don't give much information actually... You'll probably have to read many ''first posts'' to get a proper understanding. People on here are annoying about telling new people how to get started because they in all likelihood learned by themselves though searching and reading. Flashing a new rom is easy but there is a learning curve and you will need troubleshooting skills, so the more you read and know the better!
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First posts of many roms don't give much information actually... You'll probably have to read many ''first posts'' to get a proper understanding. People on here are annoying about telling new people how to get started because they in all likelihood learned by themselves though searching and reading. Flashing a new rom is easy but there is a learning curve and you will need troubleshooting skills, so the more you read and know the better!
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We are all learning by making mistakes You think why I know more than e.g. OP of this thread? Because I'm too impatient to wait until somebody will answer my questions! I was doing things by myself, bricking phones, restoring them back and gaining knowlegde! So not more experienced users are "bad" because they won't tell everything, NEW USERS ARE TO LAZY TO SEARCH, MAKING MISTAKES AND LEARN!!!
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I dont get you...wat does proper kernel mean, isn't stock kernel enough???
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Don't worry!
Anyone coming to XDA forums for the first time, is "noob" and all the other names...
What IS important - you have "sticky" threads that will explain quite a lot. BUT, you'll have to read and read and read until you'll know what and where to ask... Well, we all learn until we die... :angel:
So, yes, read. Search and search and read again! Or, if you're in real trouble, send PM (you know what that is, right?)...
Regarding your question, well, you'll just have to look around and decide what you'll do with your hov :fingers-crossed:
But, to be on "friendly side",
read that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964 and that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713257 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869667 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806152 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996665. I KNOW - a lot to read, but...
Oh, don't just pick a rom like pants or shirt, go through all of them, read and read all OPs until you're sure which one to put on your hov. And before you do that for the first time, learn how to do that again and again...
bratusm said:
Don't worry!
Anyone coming to XDA forums for the first time, is "noob" and all the other names...
What IS important - you have "sticky" threads that will explain quite a lot. BUT, you'll have to read and read and read until you'll know what and where to ask... Well, we all learn until we die... :angel:
So, yes, read. Search and search and read again! Or, if you're in real trouble, send PM (you know what that is, right?)...
Regarding your question, well, you'll just have to look around and decide what you'll do with your hov :fingers-crossed:
But, to be on "friendly side",
read that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964 and that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713257 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869667 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806152 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996665. I KNOW - a lot to read, but...
Oh, don't just pick a rom like pants or shirt, go through all of them, read and read all OPs until you're sure which one to put on your hov. And before you do that for the first time, learn how to do that again and again...
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I know how to root or how to make nandroid backup...my question is just that do I need to flash the kernel, I have stock kernel and I read a post that stock kernel is sufficient for all roms but not sure if its true...need an expert suggestion for that like from u people!!!
ranjithm said:
I know how to root or how to make nandroid backup...my question is just that do I need to flash the kernel, I have stock kernel and I read a post that stock kernel is sufficient for all roms but not sure if its true...need an expert suggestion for that like from u people!!!
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To make it short: every rom needs a kernel that it's likely not stock kernel. In every OP of rom it's written which kernel you have to use...