Has anybody gotten this to work? They have an alpha version out. I've been waiting for jivetalk to come out. It seems to have all the features that I want. i'm currently using Agile.
I installed it, but I keep getting a system type load exception. I tried it on DCD's 3.01 rom and PPCkitchen.
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I've read all about these custom roms and upgrading the radio etc, which is the safest most stable rom for verizon xv6800 right now that's easiest to upgrade to?
A vote for DCD's latest...
I am with Sprint but have tried each of DCD's revisions and I have found 2.3x to be incredibly stable and perfect in every way... my 2cents...
2.3.1
Loaded it up friday morning and never a lock up, memory free started at 23mb and leaked down to 18, but still great.
Build your own 2.3.1 and you'll have a nice stable rom. I have tried others, but I always go back to DCD, but I am using some of No2Chem's tools, but I love the DCD base.
DCD's 2.1.0 is absolutely perfect for all practical purposes. Sure you could go with 2.5.6 then 2.9.8 etc etc, but I've found that 2.1.0 will do everything you can in terms of data (GPS & Rev A) and in terms of stability, from what I understand, some of the newer ROMs aren't entirely compatible/stable. Do whatever you want, but before you flash back to stock and wait for an official release, give 2.1.0 a shot.
I've read w/ great interest the thread about benchmarking all the latest ROMs. Does anybody evaluated the stability of these ROMs?
I'm trying to sort out the pros/cons of the ROMs in terms of stability and rank them.
Please add the ROM version you've tried and assign a number from 1 to 5 to rank them (1 most stable, 5 least stable):
[] WM 6.5 v.___
[] DCD v.___
[] Reloaded v.___
[] Skip's Lite v.___
[] NueRom v.___
any comments about the issues you have w/ a ROM are welcome!
thanks.
I think its going to be hard to get a real idea of what is stable and what’s not,
because even tho we all have the same Phone it seems not everyone have the same
experience with the same ROM ..
One of the main reason is the Radio ROM and in some case the SPL the individual
is running .. so I think you’ll also need to know the what Radio and SPL the person
is running as well .. including what Apps that may be loaded .. cause some Apps can
cause a very stable ROM to become unstable .. hell even some carrier cabs causes
issues on some ROMs ..
The performance test was and is a ton easier to do as there was no Apps, or nothing
added to the phone after load, so far just about every ROM I have started are stable
with nothing else is added or install .. the moment you add the carrier cab and other
apps some ROM starts to have issues .. but I think if you get a lot of ppl to give a
full feedback and include everything they are running and did you’ll get a better idea..
But yeah for 6.1 .. I like R4 Reloaded 1.3.3 (will install 1.3.4 soon), DCD 3.2.6
seems more stable via 4.1.2 in my testing, Skip's Lite has loads of changes I in the
start/programs and icons, I think not everyone will like however his Rom is also stable
and Skip's Lite has a very nice splash screen, Nuerom well the only one I tested,
was ok, I like Skip's Lite Rom over Nuerom .. and I like R4 Reloaded 1.3.3 over all other 6.1,
as for 6.5 there is only two version and both are beta .. can’t really say much about
beta other than its beta .. but beta 4 is better than beta 1,2 and 3 lol
Hope that helps..
I was sticking w/ 3.1.2 because it was a good compromise b/w usability, performace, features and stability. However, I don't know why lately the dialer went nuts and I definitely have to upload another ROM.
I'll prob try DCD 4.1.2, and see if it works good for me.
as a second option I might try R4 reloaded "loaded" to check out the fully loaded system, but since it's based on dcd 3.2.6 (my current one) I'm not sure if it's worthy
MR1 and MR2 are both stable. I havnt rebooted my phone since the day I flashed MR2...and that was sometime in late 2008.
Hey all!
So I've decided that I don't like the instability of my HD2 anymore, it's gotten to be quite buggy at times so I was thinking that a ROM flash would do the trick, so that I can start over again. I need to learn how to do it again, though, it's been a while for me.
The problem is, there's TONS of ROMs out there that I don't know what to do or which one to choose! There's just so many that I can't decide.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I value speed, functionality, productivity, messaging features and most of all, stability. Would anyone have any suggestions?
Thank you for your time, XDA!
to flash a custom ROM, yoiu will first need to download HSPL (the latest is version 3). if you search the forums, you will find the main thread. as i have a t8585, i can use any version of HSPL, but you should check on the main thread which one is compatible with your handset (tmous only works with 1 version). after installing HSPL, you can then choose your custom ROM. i think the latest version is HSPL 2.08
as you said, there are hundreds of custom ROMS. on the forums somewhere there was a comparison table of all the available ROMS, but it was out of date and incomplete the last time i looked a few months ago. personally, i would reccommend CleanEX ROMs as they are very fast and stable. there were 3 to choose from, but i believe one of the ROM developers has now retired from it, so that leaves 2 that will be kept up to date. personally, ive been using the DsE version (i have version 3.5). these are updated frequently to a point where i only update to major releases (version 2 to version 3 for example) and only update to a .x version if i am experiencing a problem that the new version fixes (hence being on 3.5 currently). the ROM has some things left out, so you may need to download some CABs to get some of the apps (i think there are about 3 apps left out, one of which is Microsoft MyPhone). you can still apply registry tweaks, but be careful if using cabbed versions (ive had a few that stop sense from loading) programs like bsb tweaks work as well.
depending on what stock ROM you have, you may also need to update the radio rom before installing the custom ROM. the WWE version of generic ROMS uses very outdated radio ROMs. CleanEX ROMs require radio 2.08 or higher. there are several versions to choose from, but 2.12 is the latest, 2.11 seems to be the most stable, and 2.10 gives the better battery life. ive personally been using 2.11, as 2.12 caused touch screen issues, but that may be because the radio was from a non WWE ROM
the only other thing you will come accross is weather to use WM 6.5 or 6.5.5. WM 6.5 is what the WWE ROMs use, which has the start menu at the top. WM 6.5.5 has the start menu at the bottom, but is more finger friendly with slightly larger buttons. performance wise, they seem to be the same. i have tried out both and WM 6.5.5 takes some getting used to, but is easier to use
I use ChuckyROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618787. It works pretty well and have had no problems with it.
THANKS for the advice, Matt. I've been looking for this!!
artemis, looks like stock, without the problems, only ROM ive used so far that I haven't had problems with, loved energy, but wont work with my phone, same with miri, only issue is the text system, same as stock rom, loads quicker, but still bit funny
there is no perfect rom, but let's say this:
eye candy: dinik & miri (WWE)
practical and smooth: chuckyrom gtx (WWE)
stable and with some nice features: Duttys crème de la crème (MULTILANG)
edit: maybe it's best to upgrade your radio BEFORE flashing a rom
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edit: maybe it's best to upgrade your radio BEFORE flashing a rom
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i was about to add that to my post! some roms require newer radio versions, its best to check on the rom thread for requirements and install instructions. at the end of the day, rom choice is personal, ive tried duttys holy grail, but found it to be too unstable, ive tried energy, but had issues with sense lagging. cleanex worked best for me, but im sure others will say the same about cleanex as what i have said about other roms. generally, if its your first custom rom and you are a bit unsure about it, look for a close to stock rom, which keeps it simple. also look for names of experienced developers. all roms will have their own thread, with the features, whats been added, whats been removed, requirements, install instructions and faq, plus users will often rate/review the rom and post up problems and solutions. if you PM me, i can try and hunt down the comparison guide i downloaded (i havent been able to find the thread on xda ) and i can send it to you, this may help you see what some roms offer
Currently I have a VS G-Tablet running VegANtab 7.0.0. It's a miracle that I was somehow able to install that rom without significant problems. I like VegANtab, but I find myself longing for the old stock interface (dashboard launcher) and the old apps which I cannot duplicate through the app store or at least I cannot find any self-contained calendar or contacts apps that do not sync to a google account. (I hate that syncing.)
So I'm looking for a way to run the old interface on a more current rom. I understand that this is TnT which is not VegANtab. I've searched the internet for ways to do this, and the results I received have left my head spinning.
Apparently, it is possible to do so with something called a Caulkin rom. What is a Caulkin rom? Something like TnT or CyanogenMod? I've never come across it before. Is the Caulkin rom just a kernel, and I have to install another rom together with it?
Can anyone point me to some info about this rom and to where I can download it?
Thanks.
There is a thread for Caulkulin's rom in the development section. It's just a seperate Rom, like the Vegan that you're using, or the original TNT was. Basically, you just flash it like you did the Vegan 7 Rom that you've already flashed.
It's called Caulkulin/Clemysn because it also comes with a custom kernel developed by Clemsyn. For instance, with you're vegantab 7 rom, you could always also flash a kernel, Clemysn, Pershoot, etc...but with the Caulkulin one, it comes packaged with the Rom.
There are many, many roms out there, now..it's basically up to you ot find one that makes you happy. some are ports of other systems roms, while others are more built from scratch using information that is available.
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Currently I have a VS G-Tablet running VegANtab 7.0.0. It's a miracle that I was somehow able to install that rom without significant problems. I like VegANtab, but I find myself longing for the old stock interface (dashboard launcher) and the old apps which I cannot duplicate through the app store or at least I cannot find any self-contained calendar or contacts apps that do not sync to a google account. (I hate that syncing.)
So I'm looking for a way to run the old interface on a more current rom. I understand that this is TnT which is not VegANtab. I've searched the internet for ways to do this, and the results I received have left my head spinning.
Apparently, it is possible to do so with something called a Caulkin rom. What is a Caulkin rom? Something like TnT or CyanogenMod? I've never come across it before. Is the Caulkin rom just a kernel, and I have to install another rom together with it?
Can anyone point me to some info about this rom and to where I can download it?
Thanks.
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Start here if you want to go back to a stock-based ROM
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/17150-recovery-nvflash-full-restore-using-either-11-or-12-based-images-g-tablet/
I am running Vegan 5.1 with almost no issues. I want to upgrade to a newer OS but not sure which one I should try. Any suggestions??
My question to you is "Why?". If you're current install on your gTab is stable and it lets you run what you want to run why do you want to "upgrade" to another ROM. If a different ROM will give you something more than what you currently have like maybe let you run a cool video game (Shadowgun) which can't run VEGAn 5.1 then that would be understandable. I was a happy user of VEGAn 5.1.1 for a good part of a year and decided to move to Mountain Laurel 3.1.0 only for the fact that games like Shadowgun will run on it.
So, if that is the case and you feel you will get more out of your gTab by moving to a different ROM then I would suggest you do a full backup via ClockworkMod of your current install so if you choose to revert back to it after you've tried some other ROMs you will be able to do so easily.
Also, it is VERY important for you to figure out what version of the bootloader your gTab is currently running. You can save yourself a lot of wasted time if you figure that out first and then plan your path to a different ROM.
I have some apps that will not run on it. I am not sure if its the OS but I cant even download them from the market. I was hoping another OS would fix that. I also thought the newer versions of OS run faster? I am not sure but I am a newbie to all of this.
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I am running Vegan 5.1 with almost no issues. I want to upgrade to a newer OS but not sure which one I should try. Any suggestions??
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Since you like Vegan 5.1 then why not try VeganTAB 7.1, it is very stable.
I ran it using clemsyn's 1.6 kernal and it is fast.
http://vegantab.gojimi.com/
Also the new CM7 7.2 which is also based on Gingerbread is another one I recommend.
I am currently using it. It comes with a 1.4ghz OC kernel already.
BTW to make thing runs better, change the VM stack size to 64M.
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I have some apps that will not run on it. I am not sure if its the OS but I cant even download them from the market. I was hoping another OS would fix that. I also thought the newer versions of OS run faster? I am not sure but I am a newbie to all of this.
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There could be a few reasons why an app will not run on your gTab or will not show up in the Market for you. It may be that you are trying to run apps that are for Gingerbread or Honeycomb. It may also be that your LCD density is keeping some of the apps from appearing in the Market.
As for newer OS versions running faster, I've tried about five different ROMs and VEGAn 5.1.1 is by far the fastest (you can overclock it if you want to run at 1.4 ghz or higher with custom kernels). So when I switched ROMs away from VEGAn 5.1.1 it wasn't about speed but rather better video driver support.
On more note, VEGAn Ginger and most other ROMs will take what seems like forever to boot up compared to VEGAn 5.1.1. Keep that in mind if do make the switch so you won't think your gTab is stuck during bootup when trying other ROMs.