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need some advice on what ROMs to choose from

Hey everyone,
I have a HTC Hero CDMA phone from alltel...ya i have yet to go to another carrier since they are not the best at getting the best technologies first but anywho....
I am new to the whole rooting process and figuring out what roms to choose from.
I understand the basic concepts and all but need pointed in the right direction.
I have already rooted my phone gaining the super permissions required when changing settings in the phone. In addition i have made a back-up of my current rom via Rom Manager (Clockwork) or nandroid back up as everyone says in case something should go wrong. I have backed up all contacts and apps so that i may re-install them later. The version of android i have is 2.1 or eclaire.
The main question is what roms are available to me and a list of the detailed procedure..any help would be great. Thanks
Matt

skyliner342007 said:
Hey everyone,
I have a HTC Hero CDMA phone from alltel...ya i have yet to go to another carrier since they are not the best at getting the best technologies first but anywho....
I am new to the whole rooting process and figuring out what roms to choose from.
I understand the basic concepts and all but need pointed in the right direction.
I have already rooted my phone gaining the super permissions required when changing settings in the phone. In addition i have made a back-up of my current rom via Rom Manager (Clockwork) or nandroid back up as everyone says in case something should go wrong. I have backed up all contacts and apps so that i may re-install them later. The version of android i have is 2.1 or eclaire.
The main question is what roms are available to me and a list of the detailed procedure..any help would be great. Thanks
Matt
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hi mate!
well if you want to select some roms the best thing that you can do its try some of themm...
what criterion should follow?
judge by yourself.. for example:
if you are a HTC sense lover you can try some roms that have sense 2.1 or 2.2(talking about sense, not of android version )
but if you can to disregard of the sense environment you can try cyanogenmod ROMS... (available 2.3.3 gingerbread in CM7)
THERE are several roms to try.. thake this link for to read about...
If you concentrate on the number of visits of the thread of the ROM you will know if it is more popular or not, if not ... I advise you to open a new thread in the section of A*Q AND to ask...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=643
sorry for my poor english LOL... i´m only a humble spanish developer

Will the cryogen 7 work for my phone even though I'm running Android eclaire 2.1???
Where can I find the HTC sense 2.1 or 2.2....
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Best advise anyone can give you is test out different rom/kernal/radio combos till you find something you love. Im a rom addict constantly looking for that new high. I seriously am changing roms twice a week and radios about every two weeks. Just have fun with it bro.

Do I need anything else before I flash...I've backed up Rom, apps, data,...etc...do I need a radio too it should I worry about that....
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skyliner342007 said:
Do I need anything else before I flash...I've backed up Rom, apps, data,...etc...do I need a radio too it should I worry about that....
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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yep
for to flash a new rom you need somethings...
1-- root your device (obtain superuser toot access)
2-install the recovery menu
3-for to flash another radio or another kernel deppends...
there are radios for to flash from recovery... or from fastboot...
browse it in hero cdma android dev. section...post here if you don´t found it
in dev. section there are availables several sense roms

[Q] Root vs. No Root for a Sensation Noob

I've had an original Motorola Droid the last 2 years, finally finished my contract and just bought a used Sensation 4G off contract with T-Mobile... allowing me to change phones more often than every 2 years... it felt like prison!
I rooted my Droid, and liked the ways I could customize it and clean off bloatware that I never used. I wanted to free up as much memory as I could because the Droid didn't have a lot to start with.
The Sensation has even more bloatware, and for now, I'm not so much interested in being able to flash a new ROM as I am to just be able to delete the stuff I don't want. So I have some questions...
I used HTC's Bootloader Unlock tool and now the phone is unlocked. It thought that may allow me to delete apps... but no such luck.
Is there another way for me to do this... or is it still necessary to root the phone?
If I do need to root it... what is the easiest way for me to do it?
Should I re-lock my bootloader, or is it OK to leave it unlocked?
With ICS being pushed out to the Sensation in June, how will my unlocked bootloader or rooted status affect that? Or should I just flash an ICS ROM and not deal with the OTA update?
If I were to flash an ICS ROM... which one is the most stable and most highly recommended?
If I were to keep my current stock ROM for now... is it possible to put a 3rd party launcher, like ADW Launcher Pro to replace Sense?
I realize it's a lot of questions... but I've been digging around online to find answers and can't seem to find what I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I can answer some of your questions. As far as I know, you will have to root your phone to delete (or freeze) bloatware. What app were you using on your Droid to do this? I think you should leave your bootloader unlocked. I don't even bother with official updates because the custom roms run so well. I am currently running CoinDroid 1.1.0 and it is amazing! It is Android 4.0 and also Sense 4.0. You can always install ADW but it will not replace everything Sense. It will replace the launcher but other parts of Sense will remain (such as lock screen and certain apps like calculator, calendar, etc.). The following threads might be helpful to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613295
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609844

Thanks...
Thanks for some great info...
I'll root and install an ICS ROM that's available out there. I appreciate the answers and am interested in any advice I can get.

Yea just follow the s-off guide, the revolutionary method makes things very easy. You dont even have to worry about rooting, just s-off, install custom recovery and then installing a rooted rom will root the phone.
Also bear in mind to install an ics rom you will need the latest 3.32 firmware flashed - also very easy just follow the guides.
Good luck !
Sent from my Sensation using XDA

Only disadvantage to rooting is that there are a few apps that won't run from a rooted phone, and ie the sky go app (if you're a UK resident!)
Thanks..

Thanks... I'm in the U.S. so that app isn't a problem, but are there any other notable apps I should be aware of?

andybites said:
Only disadvantage to rooting is that there are a few apps that won't run from a rooted phone, and ie the sky go app (if you're a UK resident!)
Thanks..
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Ah the pain! I was really excited about Sky Go but well. Having root is more important for me than some crappy tele :-D

Hi there.
I've been using the following ROM for a couple of months now and would highly recommend it. Great ROM and the thread is full of helpful folk and info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
I've never regretted rooting my Sensation and hope you get on OK.

riz1234 said:
Ah the pain! I was really excited about Sky Go but well. Having root is more important for me than some crappy tele :-D
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Use supersu it will allow you to temporarily turn off root to use those apps that won't work when rooted.
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[Q] Help on rooting Inspire4g

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
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

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.
Sent from a dream.

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
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

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
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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"

difference about two Android developments

Hi everybody:
I need to ask this: what its the difference about the forum "One X android development and One X Original Android Development" until this day I only used roms from "One X android Develepment" but I see in the other post are roms too....
I installed cocinated roms on my HTC ONE X LTE AT&T, Im from version 2.20... but If I decided to install again the original factory rom ( version 2.20 ) nothing happen with my phone ? and If I decided to get it again, where can I get the original version version 2.20 and how to reinstall it ?
just ask because I try several cocinated roms ( the last used its viper rom ) but in this last rom my phone battery its drain very very fast, and with the original version 2.20 ( without a root ) the battery have a good life....
please, any help with this questions ? please ?

Android development is mods, tweaks, kernels and ROMs that have to do with sense based software.
Original android development has to do with raw Google software, I.e. aosp ROMs and kernels. Contains aosp, aokp, PA, miui.... in short its Google software without any manufactured overlays. Hope this helps
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InflatedTitan said:
Android development is mods, tweaks, kernels and ROMs that have to do with sense based software.
Original android development has to do with raw Google software, I.e. aosp ROMs and kernels. Contains aosp, aokp, PA, miui.... in short its Google software without any manufactured overlays. Hope this helps
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Or original is unique ground up builds. And then android is usually sense and slightly modded aosp, like brick beatz
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InflatedTitan said:
Android development is mods, tweaks, kernels and ROMs that have to do with sense based software.
Original android development has to do with raw Google software, I.e. aosp ROMs and kernels. Contains aosp, aokp, PA, miui.... in short its Google software without any manufactured overlays. Hope this helps
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Iam spanish people so, I understand a little but I think overall undertand what you say...
ok for you, wich ones you get to your HTC ONE X or what rom you are installed the ones with came in Android Developments or Original Android Development ?
and the second question about, to install the original stock version 2.20 ? :fingers-crossed:

boni7010 said:
Iam spanish people so, I understand a little but I think overall undertand what you say...
ok for you, wich ones you get to your HTC ONE X or what rom you are installed the ones with came in Android Developments or Original Android Development ?
and the second question about, to install the original stock version 2.20 ? :fingers-crossed:
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Umm I'm not sure because of language barrier but, maybe he's referring to like a RUU? do you want the phone to go back to the way it was when you bought it?
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InflatedTitan said:
Umm I'm not sure because of language barrier but, maybe he's referring to like a RUU? do you want the phone to go back to the way it was when you bought it?
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yes that its my question, how if I dont feels good with install any cocinated rom, so No go back at all, just only stay root my phone but install the original factory room ( you say RUU ) , I just say this because I remember when I update my phone to the version 2.20 ( without root ) my battery its very fine because its longer life....
If I want to do this, where can I get that RUU and how to install it, and if I can do this, nothing happen with my phone ?

Nothing will happen, although you will lose root and you will be relocked :thumbdown: but very easy to root and unlock again :thumbup:
One more question before I provide the correct ruu, you are 100% sure it was version 2.20 before you rooted?
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InflatedTitan said:
Nothing will happen, although you will lose root and you will be relocked :thumbdown: but very easy to root and unlock again :thumbup:
One more question before I provide the correct ruu, you are 100% sure it was version 2.20 before you rooted?
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yes, this its the version that I was downloaded and installed to my phone, then I pass several months with this room, until the new exploit to have root show in XDA Developers... so I rooted..
My phone its those what we need first flash via Fastboot the "boot.img" and then flash the room...If I dont do this the phone dont start, just show the "initiating swager" and never start up.....
I came from this version :
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/software-updates
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Keep in mind several things:
1) Battery meter when you flash a ROM is not accurate. You need to use the phone for a couple days until the meter re-calibrates itself. Charge to full, then drain to 10-20%, and repeat a couple times to get the most accurate calibration. You need to do this every time you flash a new ROM, otherwise the battery meter readings can't be trusted.
2) Rooting in itself does not affect battery. Its not a matter of root versus non-root that is causing battery drain (my feeling is that the meter is just not calibrated, per item 1 above). Other causes for battery drain may be mis-matched radio and RIL. You can try a different radio.
3) If you just want to revert to the stock 2.20 firmware, you can try flashing the stock pre-rooted version here.
I wouldn't recommend running the RUU just to get back to stock ROM. You would have to relock the bootlaoder, run the RUU. Then unlock bootloader and re-install TWRP if you ever want to install custom ROMs again. Flashing the pre-rooted ROM I linked is just much easier.
4) Make a nandroid backup in TWRP next time, before flashing ROMs. That way, you can just revert to the old ROM, if the new ones you've tried are giving you any issues.
5) What the heck does "cocinated" mean? I Googled it, and aside from an obscure Twitter feed with no posts, this thread is the top result!

redpoint73 said:
Keep in mind several things:
5) What the heck does "cocinated" mean? I Googled it, and aside from an obscure Twitter feed with no posts, this thread is the top result!
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hahaha....."cocinated" is a poor translation of the spanish word "cocinado" , which means "cooked"!!!:laugh:

Stormglider said:
hahaha....."cocinated" is a poor translation of the spanish word "cocinado" , which means "cooked"!!!:laugh:
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Well now, that actually makes sense.
I kinda like it, I'm going to try to use the term "cocinated ROMs" from now on!

what I say ? just 3 words...
Thanks...Thanks .. Thanks !!
your repplies its usefull to me, thanks for your time and to explain to me,, today I install the clean rom 5.0 make it from Scott, and Its better for me....
so in the next roms what I try to install I try to make that you say "nandroid backup" ( never do it ) but I do in the next rom to install..
THANKS !!!!! ( and yes "cocinated" was a poor translation of "cooked" ) je je je ....

boni7010 said:
so in the next roms what I try to install I try to make that you say "nandroid backup" ( never do it ) but I do in the next rom to install..
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I always have a nandroid (TWRP backup) around, in case anything goes wrong flashing or doing other mods. At least on your computer, that you can load onto the phone. But on the phone's SD itself is the safest place to keep one (if you can afford the space).
Don't have to make a nandroid of every ROM you flash. But at least one known good one, that you can revert to in case of trouble. I always do a nandroid of the stock ROM (after bootloader unlock, root, etc) in case I want to revert to it. But its not completely necessary. Just a known good, working ROM.

[Q] Basic Knowledge and Guidance on ViperXL ROMs

I'm looking for answers pertaining to the basis of how ROMs operate. Question: Do ROMs replace android operating systems or do they enhance and work along side them? Again, Do ROMs REPLACE an operating system or do they allow the user simply to use them better.
In the case of custom ROMs using Sense I get that. Clearly that ROM is enhancing the "Sense experience." But what of JB and ICS. If a user has ICS can it upgrade to JB?
MORE SPECIFICALLY: I am asking these questions in regards to myself. I am currently running android 4.0.4 and sense 4.0 on my HTC One XL (2.20). It's been rooted and ready to be flashed a ROM. I am seeking to install viperxl but am unsure how to proceed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868236
Can I upgrade my phone not only to a Viperxl ROM but to the JB and Sense 4.1 version?? Or must I stick with the ICS versions? Finally WHY? Is this because the Viper ROMs do not actually replace the android OS, but others might?
Thanks for taking the time to read and help me out!
- Sincerely Learninnoob

They replace. They are custom softwares. You can flash the latest viperxl just fine. It will even flash the boot.img for you.
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What is the point then for offering ICS ROMs?

Think of a Rom like you would windows software... (Well not exactly, but it's comparable)
It mimics you switching your computer from windows xp to windows 7, etc. Your switching out operating systems on your phone, all unique and customized in their own way.
The firmware you're on will allow you to switch roms as you please. Only thing to remember is to fastboot flash the boot.img to get it to boot :/
Feel free to pm me or ask away on here, I'll even give you my gtalk to help you better understand everything android
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InflatedTitan said:
Feel free to pm me or ask away on here, I'll even give you my gtalk to help you better understand everything android
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I'm gonna take you up on that titan as I have questions on kernels..
So I'm not sure if this is correct but if the firmware allows me to switch ROMs then that firmware is the 'limiting agent,' so to speak.. meaning the firmware will eventually stop me from upgrading?
I think I'm just a little confused there, but that seems like a topic for another time.
I have an idea then and I'm not sure I've found the answer yet. I currently am running on an at&t phone but since I've got su over my phone is it possible to flash a t-mobile radio onto the phone in order for it to transmit at t-mobiles appropriate frequency?

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dmcin23 said:
I'm gonna take you up on that titan as I have questions on kernels..
So I'm not sure if this is correct but if the firmware allows me to switch ROMs then that firmware is the 'limiting agent,' so to speak.. meaning the firmware will eventually stop me from upgrading?
I think I'm just a little confused there, but that seems like a topic for another time.
I have an idea then and I'm not sure I've found the answer yet. I currently am running on an at&t phone but since I've got su over my phone is it possible to flash a t-mobile radio onto the phone in order for it to transmit at t-mobiles appropriate frequency?
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Rom = firmware. When you flash a Rom you are installing the entire firmware. If you want to use a different Rom be it ics, jb, you just flash a Rom, there is no limitation. You can flash any Rom for your phone but because of your hboot version you need to remember to flash the boot.img extracted from the rom you are flashing.
I do not believe there is a tmobile radio. And unfortunately with that hboot you cannot flash radios. You would need to downgrade your hboot which, to be perfectly honest, seems a bit beyond your level right now. If you did manage to downgrade your hboot without bricking, you could flash some radios to see if any work better than what you are using now.
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