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Just purchased my first Android phone (Aria). I noticed that there is a lot of bloatware on this phone and that there are several things missing that I would like to have. Namely, I would like swype and active wallpapers, but I'm sure there is much more.
I have spent the day looking through webpages around how to install these things and remove the bloatware. The furthest I have gotten is to get the phone to root. I am a developer by trade but have just a little Java experience.
Can someone point me in the right direction on a primer on how to install these things and remove the bloatware?
I notice that people refer to different ROMS a lot. I would be interested in learning how to install these as well.
Sorry for the newb question, but I need a little context to be able to get to work.
Thanks!
Check the stickies
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nm.
Thanks for all your gracious help.
photoghog said:
Just purchased my first Android phone (Aria). I noticed that there is a lot of bloatware on this phone and that there are several things missing that I would like to have. Namely, I would like swype and active wallpapers, but I'm sure there is much more.
I have spent the day looking through webpages around how to install these things and remove the bloatware. The furthest I have gotten is to get the phone to root. I am a developer by trade but have just a little Java experience.
Can someone point me in the right direction on a primer on how to install these things and remove the bloatware?
I notice that people refer to different ROMS a lot. I would be interested in learning how to install these as well.
Sorry for the newb question, but I need a little context to be able to get to work.
Thanks!
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for removing the bloatware you have a couple options now that you're rooted. You can install a custom ROM, search this forum for CM6.1.1 or Liberated for that. Installing these ROMs is detailed in their respective threads here in the Development section. Or to just remove the bloatware and keep your stock ROM search for a thread called "alternate method for removing bloatware". That details how to remove whatever system apps you dont want using adb.
As for Swype, thats a little more tricky. The only "legit" way to get it is to sign up for the beta at Swypes website, but the beta currently closed and who knows when it will open again. The other option is to just search google for someone that has a pirated version available for download. Swype beta is free so you shouldnt feel too bad for downloading it unofficially The newest version is 2.15.56. You will also need to search for a thread about sideloading apps to install swype if you dont want to install a custom ROM. As for live wallpapers on a stock aria, I have no idea on that one, sorry.
Good Luck
Check out the liberated ROM using the 2.1 eclair or even the latest liberated Rom running froyo
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photoghog said:
Just purchased my first Android phone (Aria). I noticed that there is a lot of bloatware on this phone and that there are several things missing that I would like to have. Namely, I would like swype and active wallpapers, but I'm sure there is much more.
I have spent the day looking through webpages around how to install these things and remove the bloatware. The furthest I have gotten is to get the phone to root. I am a developer by trade but have just a little Java experience.
Can someone point me in the right direction on a primer on how to install these things and remove the bloatware?
I notice that people refer to different ROMS a lot. I would be interested in learning how to install these as well.
Sorry for the newb question, but I need a little context to be able to get to work.
Thanks!
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you can check out my guide HERE. plenty of info all in one spot. most of the information is based on what i have learned here at XDA. Great people, great community. keep it up guys
Wow, thanks for all the great information guys. I got a liberated ROM loaded last night but it is certainly a "learn as you go" exercise! The ROM I got was a stock minus the AT&T bloatware. Still haven't gotten live wallpapers to work yet, but I'll tinker with it as I get time.
That being said, which ROM do you guys feel is the best?
Thanks again, the last 3 or 4 posts have been extremely helpful!
congrats bro, i personally recommend the Liberated FR008, or CM6 FroYo. they are both excellent stable ROM's, and they both include live wallpapers too
BTW, if someone's post helps you, dont forget to click the "Thanks" button
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That being said, which ROM do you guys feel is the best?
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My Rom of choice is definitely Cm6.1.1. But that's just my preference. The liberated roms are also great roms. Try them both. Regardless of which you choose both have excellent support from the community and the devs which its very important.
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I agree with the previous two posts, you really can't go wrong with either of the two Froyo (Android 2.2) ROMs -- Liberated FR008 or CyanogenMod 6.1.x. One very important thing to remember is before you install any new ROMs, boot into Clockwork Recovery (With the phone off, hold the volume down and power button simultaneously). Once there, click on NANDROID and then make a back-up. After you make the back-up, reboot the phone and then copy the back-up folder to your computer just to be safe. It's in the Clockwork folder on your SD card. Once you've done that, you can feel comfortable installing different ROMs knowing that you have that back-up you can always return to if you run into problems.
Oh and one more thing, although it probably isn't totally necessary, I also delete data/Factory reset, delete cache and delete dalvik cache prior to installing a new ROM. This isn't necessary if you're just installing an update to the same ROM you already have running, but it's a pretty good way to ensure a trouble-free installation on a new ROM. The downside is that you have to install all your apps from scratch afterwards, but that can also be a good thing, allowing you to edit out the apps you really aren't using anyway.
Make sure all of your contacts are GOOGLE contacts before you start flashing ROMs as well. This will ensure that you don't lose any with a new ROM install. One of the ROMs (Cyanogen, I think) doesn't allow you to view contacts from the SIM card, so if you haven't moved them all to Google, you'll essentially lose them until you go back to a different ROM.
zedbra said:
you can check out my guide HERE. plenty of info all in one spot. most of the information is based on what i have learned here at XDA. Great people, great community. keep it up guys
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I've tried to follow this link a couple of times, and I've never been able to do so successfully. It appears as though registration is necessary?
got live wallpapers working today. Again, thanks for all the help. If any other noobs need help, holler at me: I'd be happy to help - although I will say that I followed most of the stickies and was able to do what I needed. Thanks given out all around!
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I've tried to follow this link a couple of times, and I've never been able to do so successfully. It appears as though registration is necessary?
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hmmm, sorry for that. maybe i'll just copy the guides over here
OK I've had my mesmerize since it came out, 1st smartphone I finally got the balls to root it, using z4 root, I've read quit a bit around the web but I still quit can't figure out how to upgrade this cell com android 2.1 to 2.2 or even 2.3 but I'd b happy with 2.2 LOL yes I'm a smartphone newbie but gota start somewhere and this group of peeps really seems like the smartest bunch online about this so if any body can get me started with the easy steps (newb friendly as possible anyways) either pm.me post here or you can email me what I need to know and read up on at splitzs69 at Gmail dot com and thank you for the help
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splitzs69 said:
OK I've had my mesmerize since it came out, 1st smartphone I finally got the balls to root it, using z4 root, I've read quit a bit around the web but I still quit can't figure out how to upgrade this cell com android 2.1 to 2.2 or even 2.3 but I'd b happy with 2.2 LOL yes I'm a smartphone newbie but gota start somewhere and this group of peeps really seems like the smartest bunch online about this so if any body can get me started with the easy steps (newb friendly as possible anyways) either pm.me post here or you can email me what I need to know and read up on at splitzs69 at Gmail dot com and thank you for the help
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2.1 is all there is for our phones, currently.
Personally I choose to stick with whats available in the Developmental area of this section of the forums.
I personally have tried the Root, Flashed both the Super Clean ROM and the Pick and Choose ROM and run the Voodoo Kernel on both with GREAT success.
Like you I am new to the Android world and while I have had some past experience with ROMs and Flashing with WinMo, I have found this a totally different world. I have learned a world of info in the last couple weeks from the fine folks here.
I am sure that when a Froyo or Gingerbread ROM is available for out device this is the place it will pop up 1st.
OK I've downloaded some of the root Apps.from the market, the roms you are talking about downloading, are those from the rom manager program? When I went there to download them the mesmerize wasn't in the list, so do I choose the fasinate from the list of Roms? And if so what is the next step after I download the rom?
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splitzs69 said:
OK I've downloaded some of the root Apps.from the market, the roms you are talking about downloading, are those from the rom manager program? When I went there to download them the mesmerize wasn't in the list, so do I choose the fasinate from the list of Roms? And if so what is the next step after I download the rom?
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No, the ROMs that you can use are posted here in the Mesmerize forum under the Development section. The two main ROMs are jt's super clean which is a very good ROM. It has a lot of apps and dependencies removed to make it small and fast. A lot of people like it. The other one is my Pick-n-Pack ROM. It also has apps removed, but no dependencies. It has an add on pack that you can flash the missing apps back into it if there is something missing that you want. Both work very well with the voodoo5 kernel if you decide to flash that also.
Both ROMs have instructions on how to install them in their thread.
Step at a time.
1st step. READ EVERYTHING and READ again.. LOL
Rooting the Mesmerize start there
Then this ClockwordMod for Mesmeirze
Now is time to choose the ROM
Pick and Pack or Super Clean
Then the Voodoo Kernel
Of course you can skip a ROM and leave Stock and just apply Kernel for the Performance increase.
Oh and if all else Fails.. How to Get back to Factory Stock.
The phones are similar to Fascinate and the ClockworkMod we are useing will be Modified by you in Step 2 to work with our phone using the Fascinate choice in CWM.
BUT PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MODS that you can download through CWD..
Allright Bro I will take my time reading and give you an update when I'm done thank u tenfold for the info
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splitzs69 said:
Allright Bro I will take my time reading and give you an update when I'm done thank u tenfold for the info
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No Worries mate.
Who better than the Original Dummy to write the book eh?
hey everyone,
I have been on this forum many years but now I have to restart again: I switched to the Desire S, over from good ol' windows..
I am confused by all the posts and just need a quick answer so I can start contributing here. I bought a Hong Kong Desire S in Beijing, it is S-OFF (I checked) and has some ROM on it which contains a lot of preinstalled stuff. Now I would like to switch to a pure, clean stock ROM.
Question 1: is there a clean, official ROM I can flash on the phone which will be updated over the air by Google/HTC legally, or will I need to do the update (as soon as there is a new Android version) from now on myself?
Question 2: IF I flash, do I need to care which ROM I use or can I flash in there whatever I want? Like, try a Europe ROM first, then a US ROM and maybe an Asian one afterwards? Will they all work, despite my phone being from Hong Kong?
Question 3: will the phone keep being S-OFF even after flashing?
I am aware that there are all the answers out there somewhere if I search long enough, but I would really appreciate if you could be so nice once and give me short answer here
thanks a lot!!
henrik
If you take a look in the thread a little way down, there is a selection of shipped tons 'shipped desire s rom collection', currently they are mostly various carrier based European, there is a clean stock rom also, which I'm running until I get s-off. However there are a couple threads with customised roms one from MarylandCookie and one from LBC, that may be a little more interesting. The custom roms won't change s-off, but I am unsure whether the stock roms will....
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Once you are S-off flashing roms does not take you back to S-on, in fact I don't think its possible to go back.
Its also now possible for you to become root.
I'd be more tempted by the custom roms in this thread than by a stock rom.
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haha,
you guys are good, thanks a lot! "sent from my desire S", guess I need to install the xda dev app too asap
ok, then as a last question: I also would tend to install a custom ROM, however, isn't it true that after flashing such a ROM I cannot use the Marketplace app AND also will not receive official OTA updates?
On the other hand, if I install the Europe Stock ROM, I keep both these opportunities right? meaning, the stock rom will be updated regularly and I can buy apps on the app market?
You'd be best off to try both and see what you find to your liking
makes sense.
will download both and first try the newest MOD rom.. Hope I only have to connect it to the PC and run the exe.
Thanks both of you for your help!
cheers!
heidewitzgar said:
haha,
ok, then as a last question: I also would tend to install a custom ROM, however, isn't it true that after flashing such a ROM I cannot use the Marketplace app AND also will not receive official OTA updates?
On the other hand, if I install the Europe Stock ROM, I keep both these opportunities right? meaning, the stock rom will be updated regularly and I can buy apps on the app market?
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Custom: no problems with market - no ota updates (don't even try it - will mess your system if forced - but normaly will abort)
With EuropeStock you will be able to update without problems - but you will not have the nice sense3.0 lockscreen.
For both: root with "gingerbreak"
Than with clockworkmodrecovery (ROMmanager from market) you can do backups of the ROMs and could try both. BUT: BEFORE you install the OTA-update you have to switch to stock-recovery.
"good old win": I was on win-moblie for years - you will not miss it..
hth
I rooted my phone with gingerbreak successfully, but the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" process stops after 5-10min, saying it was unsuccessful.. Is there another way to flash the custom rom, or better: is there something I forgot? do I need to change a setting somewhere? format the sd card?
Got it!!
Thanks everyone for your support!
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Hey , I'm new here so ill say hi too. Anyways , a week ago I got a Desire S for my birthday and before i had an ipod touch. I know that jailbreaking an ios device is easy and if you mess up you simply restore. What about an android device? What are the risks of rootibg and can you restore itback to its original state for warranty purposes? Are the roms there any roms available for daily use? ( 3.2.5, sense 3.5 , ice cream sandwich? ) Thanks in advance
Oh and, if ill decide to root what should I do / save to uunroot?
Android's are usually quite easy to restore. Just download the RUU thingy, available on this forum.
this thread is really good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
just give a good read through all the threads in the guide section.
I've found that it's not easy to brick an android device or mess something up. All you need is a backup of your rom (which you'll understand after reading the guides) and you should be safe.
Well all I need to do is save my ROM? How do I do that?
Also what are kernels and radios and hboots? completely newbie to this..
Arcaneex said:
Well all I need to do is save my ROM? How do I do that?
Also what are kernels and radios and hboots? completely newbie to this..
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Follow the link and read the general guides. If you still have questions then please do ask
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Well I couldn't really find anything about kernels and radios, and to backup my ROM I need a rooted device? What if its too late? How can I know if I have a faulty chip?I don't want to wreck my device...
Well there's not much you can do if your chip is faulty, but you can do things to stop your phone breaking.
Never pull the battery out is a key one. If you have to, try pressing volume up + down and the power button at the same time. There are also other things you should do. Ben Pyett is great with helping about the eMMC problem
The radio and hboot is something you shouldn't worry about. I've never bothered messing around with them and you really don't need to.
Kernels are flashed in the same way as ROMs. Through clockworkmod recovery or 4ext recovery. Whichever you want. All you have to do is choose the right one for the ROM you're flashing ie a sense kernel for a sense rom. In the desire s section you'll find 3 sense kernels and 1 aosp kernel. AOSP are ROMs like cyanogenmod which don't have any GUIs like sense. With two of the kernels ( Hyperion and Endymion) you must choose the right version of sense. Hyperion is for sense 3.0 and Endymion is for sense 3.5 and the unity kernel can be used for any version of sense.
Making a backup is easy. All you have to do is go into recovery and select the backup and restore option and choose backup. You must do this before flashing a custom ROM because if the install fails you'll have something to fall back on.
I've tried my best but if you still have more questions then ask.
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Finally I did it , I S-Offed , I will root soon but before I do , is there a risk of bricking it when rooting? Should I do anything before/after rooting?
Arcaneex said:
Finally I did it , I S-Offed , I will root soon but before I do , is there a risk of bricking it when rooting? Should I do anything before/after rooting?
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Always make a nandroid backup, it just means if anything goes wrong you should be able to restore your phone to it's exact previous state.
Arcaneex said:
Finally I did it , I S-Offed , I will root soon but before I do , is there a risk of bricking it when rooting? Should I do anything before/after rooting?
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You know, it wouldn't hurt if you showed some manners.
Dan has very kindly typed out a definition of android to him, yet you ignore him or even acknowledge his posts.
olyloh6696 said:
You know, it wouldn't hurt if you showed some manners.
Dan has very kindly typed out a definition of android to him, yet you ignore him or even acknowledge his posts.
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How do I ignore his posts exactly? I've read every one of them more than one time and they helped me alot.
Arcaneex said:
How do I ignore his posts exactly? I've read every one of them more than one time and they helped me alot.
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Ok, fair enough, I thought you just ignored them, as you didn't reply to it
If you find any of his post helpful, use the thanks button
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Thanked all the helpful posts ^^
I got a bit of trouble installing 4ext or any other backup app , I have titanium backup ( aLready rooted ) but it let's me just backup one app per time.
Arcaneex said:
Thanked all the helpful posts ^^
I got a bit of trouble installing 4ext or any other backup app , I have titanium backup ( aLready rooted ) but it let's me just backup one app per time.
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Yep, the free version of titanium only allows one by one backup, but if you get the full version it can do multiple backups in one go
4ext recovery control is a paid app too, but I cannot stress how worth it it is!
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Already figured everything out , backuped using recovery and now downloading Endymion rom , thanks to everybody!
Dude, 6 months ago,i was in the EXACT same position as you are now. First phone for birthday,no prior experience except jailbreaking my iPod. I can see i'm late here, you're already done, i just wanted to tell you how awesome your experience is gonna be in the coming time, THIS IS AN AWESOME PHONE
swype and custom rom
shrome99 said:
Dude, 6 months ago,i was in the EXACT same position as you are now. First phone for birthday,no prior experience except jailbreaking my iPod. I can see i'm late here, you're already done, i just wanted to tell you how awesome your experience is gonna be in the coming time, THIS IS AN AWESOME PHONE
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Really hope so ^^
Er can anyone send me Swype.apk and libSwypeCore.so? Wanna install swype..
Also , my dad really liked the 3.5 update so I tried doing the same on his Desire and well when its reaches "zerging root" it says that it failed with a sad smiley..
Could it be because he has a update available but won't install it? ( As its impossible for him because at the end of the New firmware download it says damaged file or something.. )
Arcaneex said:
Really hope so ^^
Er can anyone send me Swype.apk and libSwypeCore.so? Wanna install swype..
Also , my dad really liked the 3.5 update so I tried doing the same on his Desire and well when its reaches "zerging root" it says that it failed with a sad smiley..
Could it be because he has a update available but won't install it? ( As its impossible for him because at the end of the New firmware download it says damaged file or something.. )
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Hi
I if you use sense 3.5, swype is already built in. Go to the keyboard settings and turn htc trace on.
Swype away!
However if you want full swype, its a beta, I recommend just signing up on their website to get the apk, its free
Not to sure about your dads desire, best bet is to ask the desire forum
Hope it helps...
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Sadly I can't find swype under keyboard and language.. using same Rom as you I think ( mine is 3.0 I think.. not sure.)
I'll ask in the desire forum about my dads desire , thanks.
http://www.mediafire.com/?l2ab14gkaqj9am7
there's the swype installer, that's what you need to install swype, but i think you still have to sign up. Might be wrong though.
Hi all,
I am new to this community and new to smartphone.Very recently i got Inspire 4g with android version 2.3.3.I am very much interested in updating it to ICS.But from internet sources i have heard that HTC will most probably not give updates to Inspire 4g.So,the only option left to me is rooting.So,can someone kindly suggest me actually how to root my android device to ICS from scratch.I know nothing regarding rooting except that rooting gives administrator privileges.
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks in advance!!
First, you don't root to ics. Second, try actually looking in the development section
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I am not allowed to post in developers section as i am a new member.Any other suggestions which possibly can help me in clearing the air
just now watched this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
By following that post,can i start off with rooting
Well before it gets out of hand look up the advance hack kit read it..then read it again and maybe once more..
2nd before asking a general ? Look up that ? Before you make a thread of it because there is 100+ threads already made with same ?s look up bootloops ,PD98IMG, GET TO know them just in case you slip and fall you know how to pick yourself up..
3rd which really should be #1 research but there is no best Rom trial and error my friend..
We are here to help if needed but please before you get chewed out research and more research
Pm if you need further info good luck
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Thanks for your reply,firstly i have one doubt.To upgrade my android version(2.3.3) to ICS,should i need to root my device?
Can't i found a ICS rom update like we found on htc inspire support page(unfortunately i can't post the link here as i am a newbie)
Any help is really appreciated,
Thanks in advance!!
sandy0594 said:
Thanks for your reply,firstly i have one doubt.To upgrade my android version(2.3.3) to ICS,should i need to root my device?
Can't i found a ICS rom update like we found on htc inspire support page(unfortunately i can't post the link here as i am a newbie)
Any help is really appreciated,
Thanks in advance!!
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Inspire will NOT get an ICS rom officially. You can only run roms after rooting. HTC is not releasing an ics update for our phones, the desirehd will get one but you can only take advantage of that if you are rooted. and as mentioned please do a bit more searching, as all of your questions have been asked many times.
Another thing to keep in mind before flashing/installing an ICS rom, there is not a single ICS rom that is fully functional at the moment. With most of the ICS roms besides small bugs here and there (that is if they still have any) either the camera or videocamara or both do not work and will not work until the dhd gets the update. Most of the roms in the dhd forum will work with the inspire.
As i ha already been mentioned, read and rea some more. You'll find a lot of nice "toys" to play with.
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sandy0594 said:
Thanks for your reply,firstly i have one doubt.To upgrade my android version(2.3.3) to ICS,should i need to root my device?
Can't i found a ICS rom update like we found on htc inspire support page(unfortunately i can't post the link here as i am a newbie)
Any help is really appreciated,
Thanks in advance!!
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Just like the 2 members said ics has some bugs I used it from some other devs and from having a good cam and video to work was important to me and yes you can use 3 rd party but was not all that good.
Also understand the importance of backups this is some info I posted else where but its nothing special may help or so...
No need to say sorry lol...your ok just hate so the new ones get cyber yelled at by some mod and close your thread and not getting your answer.
But even though it maybe not be for the rom that your running but also check out the Q&As of those Roms.
And also I know the htc inspire thread for ROMs is always on top of the game here but just letting you know as well Desire HD forums is I would say you should go for the most recent ROMs and updates etc.. And yes Desire HD can be used for the Htc Inspire so thats where Im at for the most part..
But if you ever get a boot loop form a rom you flash make sure you fully wipe (sorry just funny every time.you will see what I mean) from rom to rom unless other wise...If you still happen to have the PD98IMG file still on your sd card happens when you 1st root and for get that its there delete I use Es File Explorer to find whats on the sd card there are others astro file manager. Also This happen to me once when I flash scripts,gps fix, kernels then the rom that I was going to use and it just totally F'd my phone or re boots random or just gets stuck on the htc screen..
But I had made this post for another user (new) maybe this may help:
So this is an idea of what I do when I flash a rom and some other ideas/tips.
Getting Started or Flashing A Rom:
Once you root your phone (this is not in any order really) you should get ROM Manager aka Clock Work Mod. Once you get that, open the CWM and the first top half you will see flash clockworkmod recovery make sure your on wifi I would at least for the updates. You will see a dialog box click desire hd. This will allow you to make back ups of your settings that you made when you flash a rom its always a good idea to make your backups its a life save!! So, once you made your back up and this is what I do.. I plug in my phone to the pc switch to disk mode which will let you see whats on your sd card. Since you flash the CWM and recovery you will see on your sd card a folder called clockworkmod open then backups folder you will see you back that you made, drag and drop that backup file that you made to your fold that you made on pc to save it for later. And thats pretty much how I save my backups of roms etc.. Now if you need to load that back up just plug phone in disk mode cwm fold>backup drag and drop back up that you need. And boot into recovery mode and select back up and restore and select restore and the file boot and your good..
I would download which Rom I would like to use. Save it to pc to a folder that I have made that I store all my roms, backups,radios & rils, kernels..etc.. just to keep myself organized. Once you get your rom just drag and drop it to the ROOT of the sd card do NOT add it in any folder thats on the sd card. Once you have it on the card just boot into recovery flash your rom.. Other then that its easy to flash the rom.. And when you get all your settings set up make a back up and when done save it to the pc and delete it from the sd card if you dont want to keep on the card I do that..
When it comes to battery life it depends on what the rom.. But I like to use killers http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ht=killersolth scripts for the kernels.. For me I always flash a different kernel upon flashing a new rom. For me having the kernel and killers script is the best combo for me to have for performance and battery life.. now since I have inspire I use the uv lites scripts.
For the most part flashing radios & Rils you would never really need to do that so I wouldnt recommend it for now maybe later but read about it its good to know what it does..
Other sides which I for got to add.. When you flash a new rom its always good to wipe user data.,cache, delvik it makes it for a good clean install with other roms..
Also the desire HD thread which the inspire can use the roms from that thread to.
Well I hope this helps you in any way.. if you need help PM me best of luck
SORRY FOR SUCH A LONG POST HAHA
Sooooooooo if you had ?s about Roms or Scripts,GPS not locking on after rom flashing,KERNELS (are my fav) let me know PM me
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thanks all for your valuable replies.pls do suggest me to the maximum extent possible,when i think i got the required knowledge from u guys then i will start taking chances with my device.This post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352 looks a bit confusing for a newbie like me,may be a video tutorial right from the scratch would help me.
Thanks in advance!!
With some valuable suggestions i have downloaded ICS ROM from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450962
and a stock ROM from here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-inspire-4g-att/software-updates
So,i have a doubt now.In case if i screw up something while rooting can i go to stock(right now i have 2.3.3) and which is the better ICS ROM available for Inspire 4g for a starter like me without any bugs.
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks in advance!!
Well once you root your phone its rooted just can't add a stock Rom to it to make it stock. There is thread in the inspire forum called returning to stock or something like that like as in stock out of the box the members name is genepool I think I had to use that to unroot ny friends phone it was very easy ... So keep in mind that you need to unroot to go back to out of the box stock Rom.
As you may know as my other post always make a recovery of what you have on your phone just in case.
Sandy I also messaged you about your ?s to the ICS roms
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA
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Take a look at that link for factory settings
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208507
your best bet (imo) would be to check out the ace hack root kit...and read that thing repeatedly...that's what I used to root mine...as for roms go...every ics rom as stated before has some sort of bugs or errors...you will just have to try some that you like the best.....keep in mind to ALWAYS backup...backup...and backup again to be sure in case you jack something up...this site has TONS of info if you search for it..lol
Thanks all for your replies.
So,should i wait till desire hd gets a stable rom or what?
Another thing to keep in mind before flashing/installing an ICS rom, there is not a single ICS rom that is fully functional at the moment. With most of the ICS roms besides small bugs here and there (that is if they still have any) either the camera or videocamara or both do not work and will not work until the dhd gets the update
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Is there no stable ICS Rom for Inspire or Desire HD at the moment?
I am also looking at HTC Sense 4
Any suggestions are appreciated
Thanks in advance!!
sandy0594 said:
Thanks all for your replies.
So,should i wait till desire hd gets a stable rom or what?
Is there no stable ICS Rom for Inspire or Desire HD at the moment?
I am also looking at HTC Sense 4
Any suggestions are appreciated
Thanks in advance!!
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There are a few good ics roms, but none will be rock solid until its released officially to the DHD. Then we can have some goodness here on the inspire. The few that are out there are solid enough for now.
Welcome to xda, big rule is to learn to search. That question could have been answered very quickly by searching. I won't give you the names of the Ics roms out currently for that same reason. Search and ye shall find.
"I love my Springfield XD40"
It's not the problem with searching but confusion as i am very new to smartphone,infact it's my first smartphone.Most of the guys in this forum own like above more than 2-3 smartphones.so,there won't be a issue fixing things and knowing things.
That's why i constantly ask doubts and ask for senior suggestions like you people,hope you don't mind and keep giving me your valuable suggestions as always you do.
Thanks.
sandy0594 said:
It's not the problem with searching but confusion as i am very new to smartphone,infact it's my first smartphone.Most of the guys in this forum own like above more than 2-3 smartphones.so,there won't be a issue fixing things and knowing things.
That's why i constantly ask doubts and ask for senior suggestions like you people,hope you don't mind and keep giving me your valuable suggestions as always you do.
Thanks.
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My friend so will all the replies and input I would say find what rom you like or seems very popular so if you need anything you know that thread is "alive", root your phone, backup, and flash the rom that you pick out. Once you do that go through all the set up.. and take that backup and save it to your pc(thats what I do) not to throw you off track here but there is kernels that will help out battery life like I stated in one of post. I would also look into kernels, which kernels are very easy to flash and scripts to match with the kernel but I think your ready
I have been watching this video to unroot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0eMcpoTPMU in case if i screw up something.I have a doubt with what the guy is doing.In that he downloads the Froyo Stock rom from internet.But,my doubt is what if we alreay have the file with us,how can we flash it.I have downloaded the stock rom(Gb) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208507&highlight=inspire+s-on.
So,how to flash the above file?
Thanks in advance!!
sandy0594 said:
I have been watching this video to unroot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0eMcpoTPMU in case if i screw up something.I have a doubt with what the guy is doing.In that he downloads the Froyo Stock rom from internet.But,my doubt is what if we alreay have the file with us,how can we flash it.I have downloaded the stock rom(Gb) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208507&highlight=inspire+s-on.
So,how to flash the above file?
Thanks in advance!!
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Ok, if you want to revert to stock and S-ON use Gene´s Method. Put the file (named PD98IMG.zip) in the root of the sdcard and the boot in hboot.
Never flash a froyo RUU if your phone is running GB. You will mess the bootloader. DON´T USE YOUTUBE TUTORIALS, just do the homework and read.
Have in mind that if you mess your phone no one but you will care. You can also use the last version of the Hack Kit to revert to stock and S-ON....
Thanks for the reply,Yes,i downloaded the gb stock as i was shipped with it.
My phone is an unlocked one.Will i have any problem while rooting,please advice as I am thinking that the stage is set for me to root my device and flash an ICS rom.
Thanks in advance!!
sandy0594 said:
Thanks for the reply,Yes,i downloaded the gb stock as i was shipped with it.
My phone is an unlocked one.Will i have any problem while rooting,please advice as I am thinking that the stage is set for me to root my device and flash an ICS rom.
Thanks in advance!!
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Your phone is an unlocked one? Where did you buy it from?
This is quickly turning into a "please hold my hand while I root" thread....
"I love my Springfield XD40"