I know most of the devs here list this info, but some others still do not, and it really makes the place look messy, and means the first few pages will simply be people asking the questions.
I think people should post as a minimum, the following things.
Subject, should state if this is a ROM, RADIO, EXT ROM, then the OS, then the device, and the date of release, and the developer, such as "ROM WM6 Universal June 21st 2007 AlanJC"
ROM name
ROM developer
ROM version
Device the ROM is for (since people seatch the whole forum, and regularly think it is for their device when it's not) perhaps formatted as wm6universal, wm6wizard, wm2003sealpine and so on to help with searches
OS Build & version info
ROM source (such as OEM build from another device, or another dev's work that's been modified, rom kitchen releases etc)
Radio ROM included yes/no, and version
Ext ROM included yes/no, and what apps are included
What apps are included in the ROM itself, and where appropriate, versions
Known issues (such as no videocall)
Free storage space after hard reset
Free RAM after reset
Feel free to add more things you think should be included on the first post of a release, but I really think letting people know this stuff up front would save people a lot of time, and help others when they are searching for a particular ROM, or platform.
Great Idea.
At least it is less confusing. But the version depends on the honesty of the poster as it can be changed.
Regarding "What apps are included in the ROM itself, and where appropriate, versions", i think we have to determine what exactly the definition of vanilla Version, and choose vanilla as general official base for the kitchens or new releases.
Sometimes what is wrote "extra application included" are also not mentioned "what was removed", and regarding "what was removed" sometimes never been included in vanilla ROM stated in that moment or other vanilla versions.
So what are exactly must have apps in vanilla??
SteedMo said:
Regarding "What apps are included in the ROM itself, and where appropriate, versions", i think we have to determine what exactly the definition of vanilla Version, and choose vanilla as general official base for the kitchens or new releases.
Sometimes what is wrote "extra application included" are also not mentioned "what was removed", and regarding "what was removed" sometimes never been included in vanilla ROM stated in that moment or other vanilla versions.
So what are exactly must have apps in vanilla??
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vanilla&page=1
You misunderstood me.
Put it this way[special for you], what applications shall be included in the ROM called Vanilla??
Vanilla to me with regards to ROM images is purely the MS applications that you would get from a reference build, plus MMS, Java, and SIM toolkit.
Anything else is additional, even if it's useful.
One mans vanilla is another mans chocolate
Hey Guys,
Might i suggest that under the Universal heading, we keep the Mobile 6 for questions about stuff not related to specific ROMS and then maybe we can have another forum under universal for Mobile 6 ROMS, and maybe you could even split this into two, ie. one for the basic roms and the other for the roms with all the applications.
That way when people come to the Universal forum they can then choose to either visit the ROM threads or the general mobile 6 threads if they want to ask q's or read about other peoples threads.
Hope that i havent confused, i dont really know the "lingo" quite yet!!!
cheers
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One mans vanilla is another mans chocolate
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... another mans fudge
Vanilla is like a fresh reinstall of M$ Windows on your PC.
Yeah, it has Media Player, IE, Calculator, Notepad, Windows Movie Maker, etc., but it's all part of the package.
Once you install a 3rd party app not bundled with the OS. It's no longer vanilla.
Vanilla - no 3rd party apps, period.
DaVince said:
Vanilla is like a fresh reinstall of M$ Windows on your PC.
Yeah, it has Media Player, IE, Calculator, Notepad, Windows Movie Maker, etc., but it's all part of the package.
Once you install a 3rd party app not bundled with the OS. It's no longer vanilla.
Vanilla - no 3rd party apps, period.
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Does adding ArcSoft MMS Composer count as a 3rd party app?
And what about MSN Messenger and Windows Live - these _appear_ to be M$ apps, but Leo has taken them out of his V5
Personally, I prefer my ROMs with a little chocolate sprinkles and the real chocolate left in the extended ROM... That way I can just uninstall what I don't use
Can we save the discussion about what is vanilla for another day please?
The suggestion is for devs to list the info I mentioned, and what other people felt about this, or if there are other things they should be listing also.
This is not supposed to be a thread about what to include in the ROM itself, that's up to the developers, not us.
kanass69 said:
Hey Guys,
Might i suggest that under the Universal heading, we keep the Mobile 6 for questions about stuff not related to specific ROMS and then maybe we can have another forum under universal for Mobile 6 ROMS, and maybe you could even split this into two, ie. one for the basic roms and the other for the roms with all the applications.
That way when people come to the Universal forum they can then choose to either visit the ROM threads or the general mobile 6 threads if they want to ask q's or read about other peoples threads.
Hope that i havent confused, i dont really know the "lingo" quite yet!!!
cheers
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TehPenguin said:
Does adding ArcSoft MMS Composer count as a 3rd party app?
And what about MSN Messenger and Windows Live - these _appear_ to be M$ apps, but Leo has taken them out of his V5
Personally, I prefer my ROMs with a little chocolate sprinkles and the real chocolate left in the extended ROM... That way I can just uninstall what I don't use
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Exactly. I think, it is better for releaser/poster to release their ROM as Vanilla, and other applications needed can be provided as OEMs or cab.files or ExtdROM.
The reason pretty simple for me, because different people has different characteristics and needs. I.e Leo's V4 and V5, Ones with Windows live and ones with Acrsoft MMS, [and i need both]. And i thought more higher the rank of the version, more stable/less bugs it should be. Seems to me every version have strengths and weaknesses.
And i think it is not fair also if someone determine which the best based on applications installed on it or whats not installed.
Just a suggestion.
I think thats a great idea AlanJC ..... would save a lot of fuss
Good idea!
it Wiil help everyone.
Hello folks,
I have purchased HTC Universal. Its running with WM5 need to upgrade it so please GUIDE me for the following:
1- HOW TO UPGRADE UNIVERSAL FROM WM5 TO WM6.
2- WHICH IS THE BEST ROM SUITABLE FOR PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES.
As my need is actually to use this HTC UNIVERSAL as a proper mini-laptop as i am owner of a company and i need to use messengers/browsing/emails/docs/calls/etc therefore need your kind help and support.
Thanks
Yawar
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If you want performence go for Mo3ulla's latest rom, if wants a feauters go for Toma's rom
You must load the Tomal´s ROM, it´s the best.
As a developers forum we encourage you to investigate the threads for several Roms and find the ones that appear to have what you're looking for then try each of them as only you can know which best suits your needs.
I have successfully flashed my first rom onto my new Fuze. My question is how to get the gps going for driving? I have these apps in the gps folder-
chartcross gps
htc gps tool
visual gpsce
quick gps
google maps
Don't know what I need to do here, seems all of these just run tests. Does anyone know of a free, easy to use app for driving? I am in the US. Please let me know via reply or pm.
Thanks again to everyone on the forum for all of the help!
i think you are looking for a navigation software, there is a number of them that you can install, from the professional, TomTom, Garmin, iGO, these are for money, and others are available that are (still) free, e.g. Navit and nav4all. google maps can help in the begining as it can give directions (no audio). and i still continue to use now to search for addresses of places to go to.
Thanks, I'll give Navit a try...
Do you have a favorite?
TomTom is currently the one
Why did you post this in general? although it does classify as a general GPS question, you probably would get more replies if you posted it in the Raphael Software forum.
My current favorite Navigation software is iGO8.
ALSO if you have a data plan, enable aGPS, it helps you get a GPS lock faster and keep your quickGPS up to date.
Hi guys,
I have a little Problem. I am seaching for a fast ROM in my Language (DE) without too much useless batterykillers.
So what the ROM should include is:
Internet (Opera, IE) and Modem for my Notebook, Phone, Navigation (Google Maps), AdobeReader, Office, Youtube, MediaPlayer, and the one or other Game . I think the normal but small Package.
I would prefer to intall all the other Software I need by myself, cause, just for example, I have big problems with TomTom HOME 2 in combination with the preinstalled TomTomNavigator V.7.915. Home 2 says the Navigators Version is not suppotet. And I don't like to have 2 TomTom versions on my PPC.
The Problem is that I am an absolute newbie having now idea what ROMs are available and/or good for my application and I don't like to spend month searching for a good ROM and destroying my hardware out of anger with the not working TomTom. So I ask you hoping for good answers and help.
(Sorry for beeing so impatient but I spend about 30 hours with this f*** TOMTOM and it always does not detect my Maps Version 8.30)
Thanks to all
PS: My aktual ROM is 3LIT3_v_Full
I bought the Phone with this ROM last week.
It looks to me that you're looking for ROM with "Lite" or "Naked" in a name/description.
So you should do a lot of reading in xda-developers > Polaris > Polaris upgrading etc.
It looks to me that you're looking for ROM with "Lite" or "Naked" in a name/description.
So you should do a lot of reading in xda-developers > Polaris > Polaris upgrading etc.
Hello again,
so now I tried to understand a little bit inside xda-developers > Polaris > Polaris upgrading etc.. Result: Many Questions. To many to ask.
I think, after all i read, 3LIT3 isn't a bad choice, but which one?
In every thread about a Version, I found some answers telling about big Problems?!
I realy don't know what to do now.
I just want a small, fast working ROM for my Polaris?
Is nobody out there, who can say me the name of such a ROM. PLEASE!!!
At the moment im using 3LIT3 Lite GER without problems.
A good german Rom is also Olioaglio's german Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499760
Waseb
after I won the fight against my GPS-Navigation-Software*, I had much more peace to test some ROMs.
Something I did never want to do. Testing one after another ROM...
Well, I tryed the original ROM.... hmm... boring
afterwards I tryed M-Amine 2.0 Full. Nice, very nice, but too big. so many things I dont need. NEXT!
Next will be Olioaglio's Rom. Thanks for that hink.
and afterwards i will check 3LIT3 in the different versions...
But some questions are left:
1. what means WWE?
2. I found a Video about M-Amine 2.0 on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt79X4TLwXA
(dont even try to watch the first 5 seconds. the file is corrupt an you have to jump to second 5 or so.)
the question: where do I find the calendar!! I like it! Looks exactly like what I'm (OK, not realy) searching for
*the TT Navigator 7.910 does not detect Maps of version 8.xx. Google says it does, I say "no, it doesn't!!!". Reason unknown!
WWE - World Wide English (or International English, if you like)
Ok now I think I have a problem. I decided to use Olio_v477_M2D_only but now NoData doesn't work anymore?!
What do you do to avoid expensive GPRS/etc. Connections?
hello,
I do not have much knowledge in this area, I know just flash the roms that post here, and therefore sought the help of understanding.
I need a rom super lightweight, without any extra just to use the navigation software. In the background I want is to literally change my wizard into a navigation device, because it does not use for anything else.
Thanks for your help
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