[Q] Sensation XE, backup and another Android version

[Q] Sensation XE, backup and another Android version - HTC Sensation

Hi!
I've got the HTC Sensation XE with the stock software (Android 4.0.3 and HTC Sense 3.6) but he's very slow!
So I've tried some taskmanagers and app killers but these doesn't help.
To make my phone faster I've got some questions:
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
3.2) Why?
3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
If you answer please explain why or just give me a link where I can find a good answer.
I've searched a lot but there's so much information about this! But not specific for the Sensation XE. Again, I'm happy with some good links to!
Kind regards,
Roy
P.S. I'm from the Netherlands, so I prefer a Dutch version!

royduin said:
Hi!
I've got the HTC Sensation XE with the stock software (Android 4.0.3 and HTC Sense 3.6) but he's very slow!
So I've tried some taskmanagers and app killers but these doesn't help.
To make my phone faster I've got some questions:
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
3.2) Why?
3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
If you answer please explain why or just give me a link where I can find a good answer.
I've searched a lot but there's so much information about this! But not specific for the Sensation XE. Again, I'm happy with some good links to!
Kind regards,
Roy
P.S. I'm from the Netherlands, so I prefer a Dutch version!
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Wow. Lots of questions! i shall try to help you out
1. Yes and no, it depends what you install. A custom kernel can make it go faster.
2. This depends on your preference of style. If you love htc sense (stock htc look) then stick with a custom sense rom. It will stay on ics. If you like the look of Cyanogenmod then jump up to jellybean 4.1.2
3.again matter of preference.
3.2 Cyanogenmod is a "vanilla" version of android. Its almost pure stock but with there own custom code added to it for tweaks and settings and speed and many other things. Cyanogenmod is the largest custom rom and also one of the longest running. It covers a very wide range of devices and many many custom roms and based on its source code
3.3 check the q&a or any cyanogenmod thread.
4.1 Cyanogenmod is faster, comes prerooted and has a massive amount of custom stuff available. It is what many custom roms are based on and you can get it on most devices these days
Official or not htc sense is arguably prettier than Cyanogenmod but it has a lot of bloatware. Also sense its self is quite resource hungry. But with custom sense roms you will still get a nice fast experience.
4.2 rooting allows you access over the read write functions of the phone. It means you can write to the system partition and as such change almost anything on the phone. Once you have rooted it means any app wanting to have root (superuser permission) will have to ask superuser first. Cons are some carriers don't like it when you root. When changing android version you get the benefits and downfalls of that new update. Like if you upgrade to jellybean you get the advantage of project butter (Google is your friend) but with 4.2.1 we got ****ty Bluetooth drivers. But generally updates are good
4.3 Google and xda are your friend
4.4 of course if you want to with Cyanogenmod roms then flash gapps.
5.1 yes
5.2 apps can be reinstalled and settings redone. But you will have to do it manually pal. They will be wiped when you change rom.
6. You could attempt to use adb to pull the data/data/appname folder. But I would ask around before you do anything as I am not sure.
7. Lots of custom roms do push ota updates now. Just check the roms thread.
Hope this clears things up a bit
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE

Many, many thanks for helping!! I appreciate it a lot!
Let's get it some cleaner by replying inline (please do so to!)
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
heavy_metal_man said:
Yes and no, it depends what you install. A custom kernel can make it go faster.
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royduin said:
Ok, so I've to install a custom kernel like Cyanogenmod?
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2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
heavy_metal_man said:
This depends on your preference of style. If you love htc sense (stock htc look) then stick with a custom sense rom. It will stay on ics. If you like the look of Cyanogenmod then jump up to jellybean 4.1.2
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royduin said:
Sense looks good, but I prefer performance and stability above styling. I've found this* list, what can you recommend? Jellybean is newer than ics so I think i prefer jellybean.
*the list, can't post because I haven't posted 10 posts yet: alchemistar.blogspot.nl/2011/07/new-htc-sensation-custom-rom-list.html
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3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
heavy_metal_man said:
again matter of preference
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royduin said:
Ok, see my previous questions.
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3.2) Why?
heavy_metal_man said:
Cyanogenmod is a "vanilla" version of android. Its almost pure stock but with there own custom code added to it for tweaks and settings and speed and many other things. Cyanogenmod is the largest custom rom and also one of the longest running. It covers a very wide range of devices and many many custom roms and based on its source code
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royduin said:
It sounds like the best choice? But.. This* is where I can download it? But there's only a stable version of 9.1. Is nightly/experimental build of 10 good enough for daily use? I don't wan't any limitations.
*this refers to download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=pyramid
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3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
heavy_metal_man said:
check the q&a or any cyanogenmod thread.
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royduin said:
Got it*! I hope it's clear enough to understand. As you can read it will be my first time.
*the url: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_pyramid
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4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
heavy_metal_man said:
Cyanogenmod is faster, comes prerooted and has a massive amount of custom stuff available. It is what many custom roms are based on and you can get it on most devices these days. Official or not htc sense is arguably prettier than Cyanogenmod but it has a lot of bloatware. Also sense its self is quite resource hungry. But with custom sense roms you will still get a nice fast experience.
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royduin said:
I prefer performance and stability above styling, is Cyanogenmod in that case the best choice?
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4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
heavy_metal_man said:
rooting allows you access over the read write functions of the phone. It means you can write to the system partition and as such change almost anything on the phone. Once you have rooted it means any app wanting to have root (superuser permission) will have to ask superuser first. Cons are some carriers don't like it when you root. When changing android version you get the benefits and downfalls of that new update. Like if you upgrade to jellybean you get the advantage of project butter (Google is your friend) but with 4.2.1 we got ****ty Bluetooth drivers. But generally updates are good
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royduin said:
I just want a faster phone with no limitations. Searched for project butter and that sounds nice! But I still want to use bluetooth..? With which version is this possible?
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4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
heavy_metal_man said:
Google and xda are your friend
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royduin said:
That's right! I search alot! You're are my friend too! I really appreciate you're helping me!
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4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
heavy_metal_man said:
of course. if you want to with Cyanogenmod roms then flash gapps.
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royduin said:
Okay, not really clear for me. Google Play isn't integrated by default? I just have to install a Google Play apk after installing Cyanagenmod or something?
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5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
heavy_metal_man said:
yes
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royduin said:
Stupid questions don't exist right?
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5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
heavy_metal_man said:
apps can be reinstalled and settings redone. But you will have to do it manually pal. They will be wiped when you change rom.
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royduin said:
Clear!
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6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
heavy_metal_man said:
You could attempt to use adb to pull the data/data/appname folder. But I would ask around before you do anything as I am not sure.
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royduin said:
To do this my phone has to be rooted already, right? I haven't find something for this app especially. Do you know some tutorial where they cover this?
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7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
heavy_metal_man said:
Lots of custom roms do push ota updates now. Just check the roms thread.
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royduin said:
Cyanagenmod to?
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8) I can set the language to Dutch in all custom roms?

Answers In a neat format now im at the pc
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
royduin said:
Ok, so I've to install a custom kernel like Cyanogenmod?
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Cyanogenmod is not a kernel, cyanogenmod is an open source aosp built version of the android system they have there own kernels though It will be installed when you install the rom. as a rule of thumb never install a sense kernel to a aosp rom and vise versa.
2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
royduin said:
Sense looks good, but I prefer performance and stability above styling. I've found this* list, what can you recommend? Jellybean is newer than ics so I think i prefer jellybean.
*EDIT link added
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If you want to jump to performance and jellybean then -->this<-- is the rom for you!
3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
royduin said:
Ok, see my previous questions
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Cyanogenmod, but from the devs at xda
3.2) Why?
royduin said:
It sounds like the best choice? But.. This* is where I can download it? But there's only a stable version of 9.1. Is nightly/experimental build of 10 good enough for daily use? I don't wan't any limitations.
*this refers to this
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I would recommend the rom above as it has all the features of cyanogenmod but with the developers added support as well!
3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
royduin said:
Got it*! I hope it's clear enough to understand. As you can read it will be my first time.
*the url:
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This guide is no longer relivant to your device as you undoubtedly have the updated hboot. This is what you need to remove the security from your new hboot once that is done i recommend using this guide to upgrade your firmware.This is to ensure rom compatibility once this is done install this recovery via fastboot. After that Simply follow the install instructions from the first posts of the rom thread i have linked above
4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
royduin said:
I prefer performance and stability above styling, is Cyanogenmod in that case the best choice?
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Yes, for your needs
4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
royduin said:
I just want a faster phone with no limitations. Searched for project butter and that sounds nice! But I still want to use bluetooth..? With which version is this possible?
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Any android rom running jellbean will have Project butter inside Including the rom linked above.
4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
royduin said:
That's right! I search alot! You're are my friend too! I really appreciate you're helping me!
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yes, check here This should be all you will ever need
4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
royduin said:
Okay, not really clear for me. Google Play isn't integrated by default? I just have to install a Google Play apk after installing Cyanagenmod or something?
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Yes you can still use google play Gapps stands for Google Apps. What happend was a few years ago cyanogenmod issued there roms with gapps pre-installed and google issued them with a cease and desist order stating that only they, and agreed upon companies could distribute google apps. cyanogenmod stopped for a little bit as they considered their position. Eventually it came about that having gooogle apps as a flashable zip was the answer, as it was not directly distributed with cyanogenmod. from then on all aosp/aokp roms that i am aware of followed suit and started using gapps!
5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
royduin said:
Stupid questions don't exist right?
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nope
5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
royduin said:
Clear!
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6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
royduin said:
To do this my phone has to be rooted already, right? I haven't find something for this app especially. Do you know some tutorial where they cover this?
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You may be in luck pal since you are on ics this solution should be applicable to you ^^ i would use the droid explorer application first from your windows pc and see how you get on, before you start the s-off process
7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
royduin said:
Cyanagenmod to?
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yes cyanogenmod does, as does bruces rom i believe. (linked above)
8) I can set the language to Dutch in all custom roms?
allowing the rom has support for the language yes (as far as i know most aosp roms will have support for most languages )

Many, many thanks again! Really!
The most is clear now, but before I start, another question:
Is it possible to make a full backup of everything, so when I don't like Cyanogenmod I can restore that and have everything back again? (including apps, settings, etc. Even my save game in the Smurf Village app?). Just created a full backup trough Droid Explorer, but I don't know if this is possible with that kind of backup.
Read a lot about this in the topics you provided*, but I want to make sure it will go smoothly, I use the right tool and it's possible as I subscribed above.
*in the upgrade firmware guide you provided, in the recovery guide and I found this in the "beginners guide".

royduin said:
Many, many thanks again! Really!
The most is clear now, but before I start, another question:
Is it possible to make a full backup of everything, so when I don't like Cyanogenmod I can restore that and have everything back again? (including apps, settings, etc. Even my save game in the Smurf Village app?). Just created a full backup trough Droid Explorer, but I don't know if this is possible with that kind of backup.
Read a lot about this in the topics you provided*, but I want to make sure it will go smoothly, I use the right tool and it's possible as I subscribed above.
*in the upgrade firmware guide you provided, in the recovery guide and I found this in the "beginners guide".
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doing a nandroid backup from recovery it backups the whole rom including everything to it(settings,mods etc)
about save game in the Smurf Village app i think it saves the data in sdcard but to be sure backup that too(for example to pc)

rzr86 said:
doing a nandroid backup from recovery it backups the whole rom including everything to it(settings,mods etc)
about save game in the Smurf Village app i think it saves the data in sdcard but to be sure backup that too(for example to pc)
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Thank you too for your very fast answer!
You say, backup from recovery, you mean trough this program: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759 ?

royduin said:
Thank you too for your very fast answer!
You say, backup from recovery, you mean trough this program: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759 ?
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exactly

rzr86 said:
exactly
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Thanks! Tomorrow is "the day"!
I let you know how it was going! I've got all the information to start now!
Again! Sorry I keep saying it, but I really appreciate the help here! Thanks!

royduin said:
Thanks! Tomorrow is "the day"!
I let you know how it was going! I've got all the information to start now!
Again! Sorry I keep saying it, but I really appreciate the help here! Thanks!
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Good luck my friend just remember to make a full backup from your recovery after you have removed the security so that if needs be you can go back to stock htc sense
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7

It isn't going well..
Tried these steps a couple of times: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
But I get this error: "ADB out of date" with the temp_root tool but it looks like it's working, then I've used the ControlBear tool, here I get the same error and after waiting a while: "secondary backup failed", now my device doesn't work proper!
First a message that locations is crashed, and then sense is starting over and over again... and now system ui is crashed.. Can't work with my phone now! Tried to restart but everything keeps crashing...
Please help me!!
Should I restore a backup created trough Droid Explorer (I think it's the same as "adb backup")?
UPDATE
Replaced the adb files with newest ones from sdk and the "out of date" messages are gone! Just have run the "temp_root_remove" tool and now my device works as it has to be.
I'll give it another try now!

royduin said:
UPDATE
Replaced the adb files with newest ones from sdk and the "out of date" messages are gone! Just have run the "temp_root_remove" tool and now my device works as it has to be.
I'll give it another try now!
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that i was going to say you right now.haha
but you figured it out by yourself:good:

Just runned the temp_root, that was going fine now, but now I'm running the ControlBear tool and it looks like it isn't going further. I see the follow now for a half an hour:
Old beer detected...... Please wait......
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....Detected pyramid board
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Any ideas?
UPDATE
Closed the command and runned the ControlBear tool again:
Old beer detected...... Please wait......
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....Detected pyramid board
Backing up......
adb server is out of date. killing...
could not read ok from ADB Server, error = 109
* failed to start daemon *
error: protocol fault (no status)
Transferring backups....
Secondary backup FAILED!!
Press ENTER to exit.....
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Note:
I haven't installed HTC Sync!
I copied the newest adb files from the sdk to the ControlBear folder too..
UPDATE
Directly after starting the ControlBear tool I replaced the adb tool in de tmp folder with the newest ones from the sdk! Now it looks like it's going good!

royduin said:
Just runned the temp_root, that was going fine now, but now I'm running the ControlBear tool and it looks like it isn't going further. I see the follow now for a half an hour:
Any ideas?
UPDATE
Closed the command and runned the ControlBear tool again:
Note:
I haven't installed HTC Sync!
I copied the newest adb files from the sdk to the ControlBear folder too..
UPDATE
Directly after starting the ControlBear tool I replaced the adb tool in de tmp folder with the newest ones from the sdk! Now it looks like it's going good!
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hmm,
have you checked all the prerequisites that needed from juopnutmear thread?

rzr86 said:
hmm,
have you checked all the prerequisites that needed from juopnutmear thread?
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As I specified in my next update it's going good now, but I have to do the wire trick now but I can't open my phone with the usb cable plugged in.. I'll give it a try all over again
UPDATE
All done now I'm going to the next step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298

royduin said:
As I specified in my next update it's going good now, but I have to do the wire trick now but I can't open my phone with the usb cable plugged in.. I'll give it a try all over again
UPDATE
All done now I'm going to the next step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
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Congrats my friend the hard part is over!
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE

Thanks! Meanwhile I've upgraded the firmware to! So if I read further what your wrote:
once this is done install this recovery via fastboot. After that Simply follow the install instructions from the first posts of the rom thread i have linked above
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But I've got the 4EXT Recovery already (v1.0.0.5 RC5), installed it as specified in the firmware upgrade guide. But if I read further I've to install the rom now, but how? I don't read something about installing this..
I hope you can help me again!
And.. I've made a backup of the "smurf village" app only trough the "adb backup" method, if everything is installed later, can I restore that one so maybe I've got the app and the save game back?

royduin said:
Thanks! Meanwhile I've upgraded the firmware to! So if I read further what your wrote:
But I've got the 4EXT Recovery already (v1.0.0.5 RC5), installed it as specified in the firmware upgrade guide. But if I read further I've to install the rom now, but how? I don't read something about installing this..
I hope you can help me again!
And.. I've made a backup of the "smurf village" app only trough the "adb backup" method, if everything is installed later, can I restore that one so maybe I've got the app and the save game back?
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it has steps on how to install the rom.see again
you missed it
about the game i assume you won't have any problem

royduin said:
Thanks! Meanwhile I've upgraded the firmware to! So if I read further what your wrote:
But I've got the 4EXT Recovery already (v1.0.0.5 RC5), installed it as specified in the firmware upgrade guide. But if I read further I've to install the rom now, but how? I don't read something about installing this..
I hope you can help me again!
And.. I've made a backup of the "smurf village" app only trough the "adb backup" method, if everything is installed later, can I restore that one so maybe I've got the app and the save game back?
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Jump to the cm10 rom thread and download the latest rom + gapps.
Boot to recovery
Backup your current rom!
Wipe/ format all partitions (except SD card)
Install from sdcard: select cm10
: select gapps
Reboot, and enjoy first boot will take a little while so make yourself a cuppa
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7

heavy_metal_man said:
Jump to the cm10 rom thread and download the latest rom + gapps.
Boot to recovery
Backup your current rom!
Wipe/ format all partitions (except SD card)
Install from sdcard: select cm10
: select gapps
Reboot, and enjoy first boot will take a little while so make yourself a cuppa
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7
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Thanks! Up and running! But... my contacts are gone, they where on my sim card.. When I choose import from simcard no contacts are found and I haven't backup-ed up my contacts specific. Can I go back and get them someway? (I've got a full backup made trough "adb backup" and a backup made trough the recovery)
UPDATE
I had lookout installed, after installing CM it asked to download all previous apps back, so I agreed. Lookout was installing too and has made some backups in the past so I've restored my contacts only and have them all backup again!
I'm curious about the save game for the "smurfs village" app. It's installed automatically, but haven't started it yet. What do you advise, start it before restoring or restore and then start?
UPDATE 2
Sadly lookout haven't backed-up my contacts the right way, so I've got names without phone numbers.. Any ideas how to get them back?
UPDATE 3
Still got no contacts
Meanwhile I've restored the backup for the "smurf village" app and got my save game back!

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!!THIS NAVIGATION IS !!ONLY!! FOR THE USA!!
!!Paid apps work!!
Facebook has now been removed!!
Release Name:update_navigation.zip
Release Version:FINAL
MD5 Sum:N/A (verified working)
Credits:See below
Base Firmware:1.6
Radio Required:N/A
SPL Required:N/A
Partition Layout:N/A
Wipe Required:N
Special instructions:See below
Download:See attachment or, 4shared link
Hey guys,
After a longs day of work, I got it.
Put together a recovery flash-able zip file to add the new Google navigation.
REQS:
1. Dream or Sapphire/Magic/Mt3G
2. 1.6 Rom as a minimum
3. Custom recovery either Amon's or Cyanogen's
4. A brain
5. The download at the end of the post
STEPS:
1. Download this for most Donut builds (Cyanogen based). (also attached now )
2. Place in the root of your sdcard
3. Reboot in recovery
3. Select chose update.zip (or rename the downloaded file to update.zip)
4. Select update_navigation.zip
5. Reboot
Extended steps:
If "Navigate" doesn't show up the first time:
1. Go to settings
2. Click on applications
3. Click on Manage applications
4. scroll to apps
5. click on Maps
6. Clear data
OR
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2. Uninstall Google Voice
3. Reinstall Google Voice
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Thanks:
Cyanogen and Amon for their recovery images.
followinginsanity for his updates to build props
community for helping test and get it goooinnggggg!!
clyde8 for the better build string
Brut.al for the (possible) navigation out of USA!
Donation shout-outs:
Suma Software Inc
If you actually feel like donating to my trip fund go ahead and click here!!
!THANKS!
AND ENJOY
Q&A
Q: Navigation is not showing up!
A: you must first "get directions" for the option to show up, it is in that pane
A: MAKE SURE YOU ENABLE GPS!!!
Q: Why was facebook removed??
A: it caused to many issues, and the market one works fine.
Q: What is the latest changes??
A: I removed the build.prop file completely in hopes that it will work without it, did for me... you tell me
Q: What took so long?!?!
A: I had H1N1, b|0W me.
Q: Does this work with AOSP?
A: doesn't look like it, at least not so far, I did adjust some build props right from them but never got any feedback to let it out to the masses.
Q: Does this break CM-Updater?
A: No, it shouldn't.
Q: Do i need to reflash this every time?
A: if you want navigation, yes. Every update reverts the build props back to the old ones.
Q: Does this work outside of the USA?
A: Yes. BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY!
1. First navigate between 2 USA addresses (just enter them in to get the navigate option to show up)
2. Make a shortcut on your home screen with the address you want to navigate to.
3. Make sure turn by turn is checked.
4 click it nub.
5. drive to the location
6. brag "o mai android is wai b3tt3r thian UR ip0ne."
7. hope to god it brings you back home, otherwise buy a map.
If your paid apps are not working, either wait until midnight, for caches to clear, or flash from scratch...
IE: recovery - rooted cyano - Cyano update - navi update
(p.s not responsible if you drive over a bridge following the GPS, that's stupidity)
(p.p.s don't brick your shaz and blame me or anyone else for that matter, you blew it)

Im trying it now will get back to you

nick8197 said:
Im trying it now will get back to you
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just for s&g are you a dream, and what Cyanogen are you running...
just want to get as much info as possible

Im on a dream/g1
Im using dwang with theme
do you think it will work I havent done it yet

will test as soon as my slow internet loads
how exactly does this one work? meaning what exactly does it change? does it still affect the build.prop and build.trout.prop, or will it work on its on?

nick8197 said:
Im on a dream/g1
Im using dwang with theme
do you think it will work I havent done it yet
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i do believe so...
the only way it won't is if i mis-edited the build.trout.prop
but we'll know in a bit!!

alexjzim said:
will test as soon as my slow internet loads
how exactly does this one work? meaning what exactly does it change? does it still affect the build.prop and build.trout.prop, or will it work on its on?
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unfortunatley yes, it still edits the buildprops and what not....
it should work on anything 1.6+ by anyone.....
i think

theomajigga said:
unfortunatley yes, it still edits the buildprops and what not....
it should work on anything 1.6+ by anyone.....
i think
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i tried one...not this one.. but what happen is that handcent dosent locate contacts.. due to those builds being moved..and handcent is a popular sms app so im waiting for someone to flash this then run handcent!

mrnv45 said:
i tried one...not this one.. but what happen is that handcent dosent locate contacts.. due to those builds being moved..and handcent is a popular sms app so im waiting for someone to flash this then run handcent!
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I'm going to look into that becuase i use handcent also...
this is just for the community, and me once i get that build stuf figured out...

just downloaded and am about to try it now. Nav was running great till i updated to 4.2.4. figure it reinstalled the build.prop. give me a sec and will let you know

theomajigga said:
unfortunatley yes, it still edits the buildprops and what not....
it should work on anything 1.6+ by anyone.....
i think
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alright. i just wanted to see if we could have gotten that nice looking facebook app working alongside this. got a couple ideas.., give it a try when im done with my honors stuff. pretty behind. staying on XDA all night

mrnv45 said:
i tried one...not this one.. but what happen is that handcent dosent locate contacts.. due to those builds being moved..and handcent is a popular sms app so im waiting for someone to flash this then run handcent!
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I had the exact same problem, I just pushed the old build.prop and build.trout.prop back to my phone and reboot and now handcent shows the right info and navigate is still there. Here's to hoping it stays!

waygeekierthanu said:
I had the exact same problem, I just pushed the old build.prop and build.trout.prop back to my phone and reboot and now handcent shows the right info and navigate is still there. Here's to hoping it stays!
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rumor has it that nav will disappear though with the old buildprops back on...
P.S @ 50 download i'm cutting it off, want to make sure its working properly,
after some feedback i'll put it back up!

theomajigga
any lucc on the handcent?

Soo by putting this on my phone, will it mess up my handcent?

mrnv45 said:
theomajigga
any lucc on the handcent?
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working on it now

alright i see the prob i think. as far as build props anyway. the only thing that needs to be changed is this line
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
the rest can stay the same.
this should play nice with other apps, and allow the new facebook as well.
edit: in this line would need to be modded in build.trout.prop for the dream and build.sapphire.prop for the sapphire
also note that you can mod the line in both and leave them in the update. cyan's roms use all 3 build props. but reads from the trout or sapphire depending on which phone it is installed on, since his roms can work on both.

working great on my wifes G1

followinginsanity said:
alright i see the prob i think. as far as build props anyway. the only thing that needs to be changed is this line
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
the rest can stay the same.
this should play nice with other apps, and allow the new facebook as well.
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Made the change to the file. waiting for my test...

theomajigga said:
Made the change to the file. waiting for my test...
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as soon as i get a confirmation that running this keeps handcent up lol you will become god lol..

[ROM-DEV] Android 2.0.1-r5v0.6 (Dead)

Android 2.0.1-r5v0.6
Dead:
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After spending some time and looking over this rom and ways to make it work with out any legal issues. The most viable option was to build something like what cynanogen has built. His process takes the proprietary bits (all google apps including sync) and copies them off onto the SD card before doing a update. After the update it copies them back to the newly installed rom. This method basically does a automated backup/restore of your licensed applications. I can't do this for several reasons including that we are supposed to be coming from a 1.5 OS to a 2.0.1, which isn't compatible with the older application set.
Temporarily Offline:
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I am sorry to have to do this but we are now having more then just a small handful goofing with this ROM and I need to take this offline while I inspect each of the parts and make sure all licensing is in order since its a bit more then the google Opensource framework. I know that several other ROM creators have not paid much attention to it as I am going to now but I really don't want to upset any IP holders like what happened to Cynanogen a couple months back.
I will put it back up but I want to make sure that I am totally covered and don't have any issues.
version 0.6: download (offline)
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-fixed wifi thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593620
-Now starts up with Android stock keyboard. (No longer needs HTC_IME.apk for second keyboard)
A few have asked for this ROM so I thought I would put it up here for anyone that wants to contribute to or take from it.
This ROM is only compatible with the Sprint CDMA HTC Hero. It is not finished and still requires some work but its good enough for my day to day use and I am sure others may find the same potential.
This ROM is vanilla android and what it takes to actually get it running on a CDMA phone. It is built off of this GSM variant. I am going to try and work to remove the google bits so that you can use Cynanogens method of extracting your own and then doing a follow up update to install them. My efforts for this is not to build a better rom but to build a cleaner base that has limited to no proprietary IP.
Credits to all on this forum how have helped or contributed in any way to building the roms that are here. I would point out names but there are to many to name. I am positive that anyone that pays attention to this forum will know who you are. I used many parts of these ROM's and many others on XDA to build this one.
This is my first ROM and was primarily made for myself to help me learn how to create a custom ROM.
Here is the link to my blog where I originally posted about this and a video of it booting.
Here is the Youtube video of it booting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRTh-rXKe-E
*Warning*: Don't attempt to flash this ROM onto anything else unless you know what you are doing! I am not responsible for any device malfunctions or "Bricks".
Notes on Installing:
- Run a Nandroid backup before you do anything.
- Make sure you do a full wipe first. (Sorry )
- Run the update zip found * Version 0.6 *(offline) from the recovery console.
To get the HTC keyboard installed: (Now Optional as of Version 0.6)
- Follow the instructions here.
Things that don't work:
- Gallery some times has issues.
- Camera
- Wired or Wireless Tethering (Now Testing)
- Orientation
- Trackball light
- Trackball click (Rolling and moving are fine)
- (Let me know if something else needs to go here.)
Possible issues that are not repeatable:
- speaker not working on out bound calls? I made 30 test calls to my home phone and was not able to replicate this issue. Needs to be verified (see here)

Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.

VoXHTC said:
Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
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LOL I was just getting to replying to you!

im trying it now nice work

Let me know if any of you have issues flashing. I still have it all right here in front of me if I need to make a change.
FYI: The first boot takes for ever as it registers all the APKS.

i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this

thorracing1 said:
i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
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So you installed both the HTC_IME.apk and the Clicker.apk? Did you do a adb push or a adb install?
Try and go into settings --> Language & Keyboard --> Touch Input --> Text Input?
I think its a force of habit with out really thinking to go there and calibrate but just going there may help.
Try that and let me know.

i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!

2.0t03speed said:
i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
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Awesome, keep the feed back coming as you have it!

please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!

should i do adb install or adb push?

blankd3ckskat3r said:
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
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Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
BTW thanks for the feed back!

thorracing1 said:
should i do adb install or adb push?
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I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.

dchadwick said:
Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
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lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build

dchadwick said:
I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
removed SDcard.. boots now trying to push.. but where do I push the apk files to?

blankd3ckskat3r said:
lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
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Thanks, but I really can't take to much credit. Its a "Pick and Pull" from several ROMs. This one actually came from our GSM Brothers and then I used the CDMA tricks in this form to make it work.
I keep watching and playing with the Google Nexus Dumps. I would really like to get one of them up and running.

Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?

VoXHTC said:
Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
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Wow thats allot in a little space.
What I gather is that it originally booted, then after trying to install via droid explorer and then astro it now just dies after the lockscreen.
I am not sure where to start. I would just say to do a full wipe, then a clean install. Then if you have the sdk try the ADB install method as Cynanogen's post talks about.
I am working on trying to get the stock Android keyboard to work. If we can figure out that then we don't have to mess with the HTC one.

ok i got it i just adb pushed them to system/app works great

obelisk79 said:
Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Yeah, actually some of your work if I remember correctly, thats why its got the same issues. My first goal when I built this for my self was to get past the blasted google bits sync loop. The more I worked into it the more I moved on to the 2.0.1 build with some of your stuff in it.
Your welcome to anything I have learned, its really not my work.

[ROM] Pancake 0.1

Here it is! Pancake! Based off Gumbo, it's one of the fastest Cupcake ROM's for the Sprint Hero! It includes some must-have applications, like wifi-tether and a file manager, and has apps2sd enabled. In order for APPS2SD to work, you must of formatted your SDcard to fat32 + ext2 + swap. To do this, simply boot into recovery, copy all the files you want to keep to your PC, because this WILL FORMAT YOUR SD CARD! and then press 'Part SD: fat32+ext2+swap', copy your files back onto the SD card, and reboot. This boot might take longer than usual, while it copies all your applications to your SD card. Enjoy the ROM!
Thanks to:
gbphil (for Gumbo)
prodigy2m (Rosie-espresso theme)
nelson8403 (Showed me the basics of rooting about 3 months ago, when I got my Hero)
If your name should be in the credits, tell me and I'll correct it!
This ROM is for the CDMA Hero users, so if you want something, let me know, and I'll try my best to put it in.
So that I can provide faster support with this ROM, I set up a IRC channel for this ROM.
IRC server: irc.bikcmp.com port 6667 (6670 for SSL)
Channel #hero-cdma
Or use the web link:
http://webchat.bikcmp.com:9090/
Channel #hero-cdma
Download links
Stock HTC rom look/feel with a optimized version of SenseUI:
Pancake0.1.senseui-signed.zip
Rosie-espresso themed SenseUI:
Pancake0.1-espresso-green-signed.zip
No senseUI
Pancake0.1-nosense-signed.zip
Like my work? Donate!

waiting for the non-sense version lol.thanks dude..
ps:what kernel is this running?or will i have to flash one?..not a problem to me.im just wondering.

Curious, what did you optimize in Sense?

johndoehizzle said:
waiting for the non-sense version lol.thanks dude..
ps:what kernel is this running?or will i have to flash one?..not a problem to me.im just wondering.
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It's running gumbo kernel, and don't worry, the non-sense version is coming very soon, as in 20 minutes, if that.

dope.thanks..will i still need SetCPU for this?...sorry for the dumbass questions lol.

johndoehizzle said:
dope.thanks..will i still need SetCPU for this?...sorry for the dumbass questions lol.
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I don't think so, it's REALLY fast, trust me. By the way, uploading the non-sense version .

obannvi said:
Curious, what did you optimize in Sense?
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It's zipaligned and I compressed some stuff.

bikcmp said:
I don't think so, it's REALLY fast, trust me. By the way, uploading the non-sense version .
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Added non-sense version
Added green espresso version

downloading.will update in a few.should i do a wipe or flash over current rom (fresh 1.1)?

johndoehizzle said:
downloading.will update in a few.should i do a wipe or flash over current rom (fresh 1.1)?
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Well, I would test it out without a wipe, but if it gives you errors, wipe. Let me know how it goes. As always, let me know if you want anything, I'll be very happy to change stuff or add things for you.

didnt do a wipe.so far so good.uninstalled setcpu as well.uninstalled the stock sprint app's too...not im looking for a transparent lock screen and transparent notification slide down menu thing,just like the ones in fresh..will keep updating.
EDIT:i tried like 3 times to delete the stock app's through fresh's kitchen,phone reboots but app's still installed.

nice. im gonna give this a try.

johndoehizzle said:
didnt do a wipe.so far so good.uninstalled setcpu as well.uninstalled the stock sprint app's too...not im looking for a transparent lock screen and transparent notification slide down menu thing,just like the ones in fresh..will keep updating.
EDIT:i tried like 3 times to delete the stock app's through fresh's kitchen,phone reboots but app's still installed.
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I hqve found that the fresh kitchen really only works for fresh app uninstall, it doesnt work on modaco either.

So, fully understanding I should know this, but what is the difference between having SenseUI and not?

johndoehizzle said:
didnt do a wipe.so far so good.uninstalled setcpu as well.uninstalled the stock sprint app's too...not im looking for a transparent lock screen and transparent notification slide down menu thing,just like the ones in fresh..will keep updating.
EDIT:i tried like 3 times to delete the stock app's through fresh's kitchen,phone reboots but app's still installed.
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If you can't delete stuff, tell me what you want removed. I'll be happy to make you a custom version .

showbo said:
So, fully understanding I should know this, but what is the difference between having SenseUI and not?
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Basically, if you want the pretty stock home look, you want SenseUI. If you want android's stock home screen, get the nosense package. You could pretty much try both and see how you like each one.

Could we drop all the sprint apps except sprint navigation? Believe it or not I use that on occasion because so far I haven't found a google maps app for 1.5 with TTS. Also if you wanted to integrate 'swype lite' as the keyboard, that'd be cool too, otherwise I'll just install that later.
I'll be flashing this for the first time later tonight, MoDaCo + Gumbo's kernel has been working for me, but I'm feeling the urge to switch it up again, and anything faster is good!

Fird said:
Could we drop all the sprint apps except sprint navigation? Believe it or not I use that on occasion because so far I haven't found a google maps app for 1.5 with TTS. Also if you wanted to integrate 'swype lite' as the keyboard, that'd be cool too, otherwise I'll just install that later.
I'll be flashing this for the first time later tonight, MoDaCo + Gumbo's kernel has been working for me, but I'm feeling the urge to switch it up again, and anything faster is good!
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I'll make you a custom version. So, you want swype lite and all sprint apps removed but navigation. Want senseui?

So, you said to uninstall SetCPU, or keep it?

Screen shots?

[ROM] Androot-N7p-rom for Nextbook 7 Premium

Welcome to Androot-N7p-ROM for the NextBook 7 Premium *ONLY.
I decided to change up some of the apps and generalize the rom in terms of its boot-animation screen. It runs on LauncherPro (just choose it as the "always"/default upon first instance of it. The Launcher that comes with the device isn't so great, but I left it there just in case.
It's based on the first known rooted ROM for this device: 'DocHoppy's ROM'. Credit for most of this ROM goes to him and to 'Wendal' for his toolset for packing the ROM (into cramfs) for the Nextbook 7 Premium device.
As such, it is a beta/ work-in-progress.
Androot-N7p-ROM v0.2
[ 146 MB ]
download here
Instructions:
*WARNING: FLASHING THIS DEVICE WILL ERASE YOUR DATA AND APPS!!!!*
Download image.
Rename file to update.img
copy file to root of SD card.
Follow on screen prompt asking if you want to run update image.
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for bricked devices.
Here's my changes..
removed:
-youtube player <- the real youtube app is better
-explorer <- redundant
-slide me app market <- redundant now that Google's Market is installed
-quick search box <- Google Search widget is better IMO
kept/added:
-Market <- the real Google one
-root explorer - an alternative & capable file explorer
-astro file manager <- we all know it well
-quickpic 1.5.2 - a much lighter & more efficient photo organizer/viewer
-3D gallery <- some love it, some hate it
-brightness level 1.0.0 - quicker brightness changes
-ConnectBot 1.6.2 <- for those that need a SSH tool
-Officesuite full <- may as well keep it
-Titanium Backup 4.6.7 <- has some very handy tools aside from backups
-LauncherPro 0.8.6 <- may be old, but it's smooth and capable
-superuser <- because this rom is rooted
-has some of the Google Apps (go ahead and add as you see fit)
-has a custom boot animation.
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Known Issue:
Apps2sd reports SU Binary out of date. Attemps to update this via superuser fails due to cramfs file system.
It's not perfect, but it does work well and I run it as my daily driver on my N7P.
Please give feedback or suggestions! I trust the pro devs could easily help me out with the little things!
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here are other threads related to the Nextbook 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410862 (dochoppy's rom)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190990 (rooting talk? )

Since I'm new to modifying/cooking ROMs, here's my
Questions I have for the devs that cook ROMs all the time...
(lol)
Where do I edit the items that show in 'settings > about' in the device?
How do I change the default shortcuts that LauncherPro puts on the dock?
How do I change what icons are default on the home screen?
Where do I put custom wallpapers as part of the rom?
How do I modify Android UI colours?
Can the dialer be removes without losing "contacts"?
How do I create a shortcut to "contacts" without the phone/dialer?
(more to come I'm sure)

Hello, first of all, thanks for your work!
I am having trouble loading this rom. it says there's an invalid image file in my sd card and if I want to delete.
Now, I don't know if my tablet is a never or older version of what you guys have...
Next7p
2.3.1
kernel: 2.6.32.27
build: v2.0.7.....
my serial is also different from alot..it starts with YF0511
any help or tips?

In Dochoppy's original rom/post he mentions that the device will need to have a serial number starting with YF1011. That stands the same for this rom, as it's derived from his.
Having an invalid update.img firmware file could be due to a number of things, but the one I have here works on my device.
I wish I had more of an answer, but by all means try out the tools for repacking the rom.

So after messing around compiling a ROM, I forgot to add a launcher, and now I am stuck in a bootloop. After the girl in the dress is there for awhile, I get a black screen, then reboot. Anyone now how to fix this? I have been searching Google, but can not find anything yet.
Any help would be great!

xxProphecyxx said:
So after messing around compiling a ROM, I forgot to add a launcher, and now I am stuck in a bootloop. After the girl in the dress is there for awhile, I get a black screen, then reboot. Anyone now how to fix this? I have been searching Google, but can not find anything yet.
Any help would be great!
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I had mine half dead for a short bit until i found i could go into a low level bootloader mode and recover it. I am working on getting a the tool/images i used to recover mine uploaded and such.
Download and extract n7p_rescue_kit.zip
Reboot device using paper clip then quickly press and hold reset until you get black screen with usb plugged in
When windows wants driver give it the respective folder for your os (32bit or 64bit) from Drivers folder from the download
Run RK29update.exe if it says "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb" on bottom you are good but if it shows "No Found RKAndroid rock usb" repeat last step.
Either flash all of the default selected items or do just system (since bootloop is in system)
Hope this helps
P.S. If you pack then unpack your custom one you can flash JUST system using the tool but be sure to use the offsets that are pre-loaded.

use a pin to push the reset button on the back to break out of the boot loop.
If after this your rom still bootloops, try putting a different update.img rom to flash, on to the sd card. Then boot into safe mode by holding all 4 front buttons after boot. the update should be found and installed after that.

Thanks!
I registered just to thank DocHoppy for all his efforts. I have a Nextbook Premium 7 I got for Christmas from Hastings, which fell into the YF09111XXXX batch. I used Wendal Chen's RK29xxImageTools_v2.1 to unpack the firmware upgrade from the nextbookusa site. I then put the Google apks, SuperUser, Rootexplorer, and re-packed it with a custom bootanimation. Because of my serial # I couldn't use DocHoppy rom without getting that "Invalid Update" error, but using their firmware seems to work.
My next goal is to find a way to get the "Accounts & Sync" into the settings! One of my apps is getting an "Error 42" which is an Android Market authentication error... however, other apps have worked without any problems so it's difficult to tell if that's the issue I'm having.

aberrantjots said:
I registered just to thank DocHoppy for all his efforts. I have a Nextbook Premium 7 I got for Christmas from Hastings, which fell into the YF09111XXXX batch. I used Wendal Chen's RK29xxImageTools_v2.1 to unpack the firmware upgrade from the nextbookusa site. I then put the Google apks, SuperUser, Rootexplorer, and re-packed it with a custom bootanimation. Because of my serial # I couldn't use DocHoppy rom without getting that "Invalid Update" error, but using their firmware seems to work.
My next goal is to find a way to get the "Accounts & Sync" into the settings! One of my apps is getting an "Error 42" which is an Android Market authentication error... however, other apps have worked without any problems so it's difficult to tell if that's the issue I'm having.
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Install "Quick Sync Settings" to get to the hidden settings view.
Also did you use this guide for market? That one worked great for me.

Thanks
Working great for me so far. Thanks sharing your work.

Nice!!!
I have the image as well... Can you tell me how to open it or point me in the direction of a tutorial? I've been looking for weeks and couldnt find any info until this thread I have a yf091... as well. Thanks in advance for any help.

lost enigma 208 said:
I have the image as well... Can you tell me how to open it or point me in the direction of a tutorial? I've been looking for weeks and couldnt find any info until this thread I have a yf091... as well. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Not sure if this rom will work for you, just guessing by your serial number. If it is to work changing between roms on these tablets is very easy. Just download the image onto the root of your sdcard, rename it update.zip (not update.zip.zip) your tablet will recognize it as an update and ask if you want to proceed. If you say yes then follow the prompts and your in business!
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Just go this to day and was plesantly suprised to find this rooted rom. Just wanted toy let you know that my S/N is YF12112xxxx and this rom work prefect for me (so far) Thanks for all the work you guys have done here. Also is there anyway to over clock the processor in out tabs?

Thanks for the comments thus far!
I would like to overclock this thing too, but that might be further down the road, as priority is on getting a different file-system for the /system volume.
Version 0.4 is coming next.
FYI:
There will be a larger span of time between updates on this particular rom for the N7p, because I will be using more stable conjumbles of things from other roms for this device. This rom is more of a remix or derivative than an entirely different rom.

Again thanks for all the hard work. I have a few requests. first since we cant change the Adhoc ( using wifi from another android device) on the fly with out RW access can you please add the ability to connect to adhoc wifi in the next build? Also i love google currents app but we cant use is on our device because we don't have map's installed. can that be added as well?

fireproof34 said:
Again thanks for all the hard work. I have a few requests. first since we cant change the Adhoc ( using wifi from another android device) on the fly with out RW access can you please add the ability to connect to adhoc wifi in the next build? Also i love google currents app but we cant use is on our device because we don't have map's installed. can that be added as well?
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Most of the N7P roms out there now have Market installed and working. Why not just install these apps yourself?
I only suggest so because for the time being, the device is limited to its minimal capacity for apps without full-on apps2SD. Besides, for a tablet like this, you want to keep the system apps to a minimum and de-bloated for performance whenever possible.

sgtfoo said:
Most of the N7P roms out there now have Market installed and working. Why not just install these apps yourself?
I only suggest so because for the time being, the device is limited to its minimal capacity for apps without full-on apps2SD. Besides, for a tablet like this, you want to keep the system apps to a minimum and de-bloated for performance whenever possible.
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As far air know they can not be installed with out write access. I f they can please let me know how and I will be more then ecstatic to get them both installed.thanks.
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fireproof34 said:
As far air know they can not be installed with out write access. I f they can please let me know how and I will be more then ecstatic to get them both installed.thanks.
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Oh I was talking about currents and maps. Both of those can be installed via market. I have them both on my tablet.
The ad-hoc networking is something worth putting in a later release though.
good mention.

Runs great
Works great on my
NextBook Premium 7
Serial: YF121121263
Manufactured: Dec 2011
I just joined and know very little about tablets
but this image is better than the rest. I'm 63 retired and would like to learn how to do what you do.
Again, thanks for your hard work.
lrmahon

Welcome. Lots of searching and trial and error ,but this is a great place to start!
lrmahon said:
Works great on my
NextBook Premium 7
Serial: YF121121263
Manufactured: Dec 2011
I just joined and know very little about tablets
but this image is better than the rest. I'm 63 retired and would like to learn how to do what you do.
Again, thanks for your hard work.
lrmahon
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[Q] CyanogenMod 9 v4.0.3 v3.4 bugs and Issues.

Hi guys, I am new here so try to be gentle.
This was the first time I've ever tried to do something with my phone (Nexus S) from the day I've bought it. (Ver 2.3.4)
I did my homework, and tried to install a new Mod.
I have tried many Roms from the last couple of days, but for some strange reason non of them worked fast enough (at least as my old version).
(well and the fact that it erased my SD card with all the info I've had there...)
The one version that looked ok from first sight was:
CyanogenMod 9 v4.0.3 v3.4 + CM Night builds
Now I'm having lots of different issues, and have no idea if someone already solved them, or should I just return to the working old version I had.
The first thing is -> I cannot move Apps to the SD storage, Under the Storage cattegory i have no option to choose to install apps on the SD (like I had with the old version), and under Apps - the "move to SD card" is Grey.
another thing is the languages, why do I see Chinese and other langauged by default and Im unable to uncheck them?
there are many more issues, but these are the most annoying ones for now.
I cannot reply to the version thread, so who can advice?
Thanks!

There are MANY roms for the Nexus. You just have to try a few and find one to your liking. The Chinese text you were talking about might of been an MIUI rom. They are based from China. When you go through the setup screen on each rom after you flash, make sure you choose the appropriate language to your liking.
On another hand. If you tried an ICS rom, then I think apps to sd don't work on Ice Cream Sandwich. I am not 100% sure, though. Please don't take my word for it.
Some roms might have bugs, some might work 100%. Just do the reading and flashing and learn from experience. Its the best way.
BTW. Welcome to XDA!

Well not quite.
mabry said:
There are MANY roms for the Nexus. You just have to try a few and find one to your liking. The Chinese text you were talking about might of been an MIUI rom. They are based from China. When you go through the setup screen on each rom after you flash, make sure you choose the appropriate language to your liking.
On another hand. If you tried an ICS rom, then I think apps to sd don't work on Ice Cream Sandwich. I am not 100% sure, though. Please don't take my word for it.
Some roms might have bugs, some might work 100%. Just do the reading and flashing and learn from experience. Its the best way.
BTW. Welcome to XDA!
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The MOD is the most recent CM9 mod, (named in the topic).
I dont see why is it related with the fact I cannot uncheck the unneeded language like Chinese.
but the language part is not much of an issue like the SD card.
I am not trying to run old Apps, since my SD was formatted during the upgrade,
I am trying to move - or choose where to install current apps, ability I had before this Version.
I have an image to attache, but I cannot since I am a new member.
any reason why other mods for the same phone were working very slow? (Clean installation)
thanks for the quick reply.

The ability to move/force all apps to to SD or pick a default install location is not included in the rom yet. Do it manually with a app if you want to move something to SD that doesn't support being moved there.

albundy2010 said:
The ability to move/force all apps to to SD or pick a default install location is not included in the rom yet. Do it manually with a app if you want to move something to SD that doesn't support being moved there.
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Just tried it, same thing, Apps cannot move to the SDcard.

I find the "Airplane" icon can't be shown on the top when you choose "text" in Signal status style.
ROM: CM9 v3.4
KERNEL: Matr1x v17.5

Onlyktm said:
Just tried it, same thing, Apps cannot move to the SDcard.
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How did you try it?
I have not used that particular rom myself but have used kangs and am running a official nightly build of cm9.

albundy2010 said:
How did you try it?
I have not used that particular rom myself but have used kangs and am running a official nightly build of cm9.
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I have d/l couple of apps that move to usb, they all say apps cannot be moved to the SD, those apps (like facebook) were already on my SD with the old version.

Just because the old version allowed to move them to SD that does not mean the apps support it. Again since the feature to do it within the rom itself is not there yet you have to do it manually with a third party app. Titanium backup or one of the who knows how many root apps2sd apps will move it

albundy2010 said:
Just because the old version allowed to move them to SD that does not mean the apps support it. Again since the feature to do it within the rom itself is not there yet you have to do it manually with a third party app. Titanium backup or one of the who knows how many root apps2sd apps will move it
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Got it, thanks.
another thing, when unlocking the device I have two options.
one is to unlock, and the other one is the camera.
Q: 1. can i switch the camera with something else?
2. I have seen roms with 4 -5 -6 different options to unlock, how can I have this feature?
thanks again.

That is a feature built into that rom. Cyan doesn't have it yet. Not sure what options they are planning to add to lock screen . Just a place holder for now in settings. There are lock screen replacements on the market you could install if you like.

Try CNA or the more stable CM7.2
CM9 made by Kalim doesn't have these features right now. You could try a different ROM called "Codename Android" (CNA) which is based on ICS.
However, all these ROMs are not in their final stage. A better choice to try would be the CyanogenMod 7.2 for NS. I was using it while I was on GB, works wonders, although expect BSOD some times...
Enjoy the testing!
Onlyktm said:
Got it, thanks.
another thing, when unlocking the device I have two options.
one is to unlock, and the other one is the camera.
Q: 1. can i switch the camera with something else?
2. I have seen roms with 4 -5 -6 different options to unlock, how can I have this feature?
thanks again.
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