hi everyone, sorry if i open this thread with a n00b question..but i would like to know which is the best available ROM i can put on my nike...and what's most important...HOW do i install a rom?
There are 2 fases to install a rom, all explained before you download. First you need to "hack" the hardspl and then you can install the rom.
Wich one to install is up to you, but the best is problably the less buggy so far, since its still a touch-and-go proceadure, there is no "better than all" yet...
I havent tested them all yet.
Tom Niki v1 and v2 (beta) are the ones with more apps installed and with some bugs still.
Mary v1 also had some small bugs and mary v3 had a lot of bugs, most corrected with v3.3, personally I still use v2 (with the s600 driver) and cant complaint.
The other 2 roms out there I havent tried mostly because I am pleased so far with this one, also because the diferences between them arent noticable (to the naked eye, no disrespect here).
I'd try a fully clean rom just to have the most available free memory and then Tom Niki 2 final, when it comes out, everything else would be purely because of new features available.
Thanks for the quick reply!
Is there a tutorial on how to "hack" the hardspl?
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355730
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Hey there, i'm actually using one of first distributions of wm6 and haven't had much problems, but if i should upgrade again which one should i choose?
Any suggestions?
THNX
Read all Threads about the Roms and try self!
Mobiz Roms are good and stabil
PDAVIET Rom is good and stabil too
Try some ... and use the Rom, that is easyer to handl for you!
I'm with Netrunner some people might say that one ROM does not contain any error, while others will say it does.. ..so you are the only one that can say to you wich ROM suits your needs best... ..and keep in mind, always flash your device with caution!
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I'm with Netrunner some people might say that one ROM does not contain any error, while others will say it does.. ..so you are the only one that can say to you wich ROM suits your needs best... ..and keep in mind, always flash your device with caution!
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Do you have a link to that Netrunner ROM ? Would like to both try it, and throw it in the WM6 Collection thread..
The key is to READ, and READ and READ. I read a LOT OF the threads regarding the several Pdaviet, Smart1, Trueneytral, PDAMobiz ROMS. After that I get a general feel of which ROM is better and less buggy.
In the end, I chose pdaviet 4.0.0.0.2, and I'm satisfied so far... but that's me. It could be diff for u.
Only *complaint* is that I can't use the ExtROM (which I understand is still unlockable in ALL WM6 ROMs)
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In the end, I chose pdaviet 4.0.0.0.2, and I'm satisfied so far... but that's me. It could be diff for u.
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How about 4.0.0.0.3? I like the green keyboard of 4.0.0.0.2 but the Wifi turning on function is not reliable and upgraded to 4.0.0.0.3. .3 verion has less memory!. It claimed it has pagepool of 8mb but I don't feel the performance difference. I am not sure that is the improvement of the .3 over the .2.
I would like to hear someone can say the improvement of the .3 version too.
Ext Rom is unlockable! If the unlock reg keys doesnt work -> the driver isnt right TFFS Driver isnt right configurate. Fantastic Mobiz 2.0ac is the best example.
Hi all
I'm a total noob here and i'd like to flash my Qtek s200 G4 WM5 to a nicer rom. I read a lot of posts here and the wiki but i need your advice before i do anything.
Here is what i'd like to have :
- a rom without bugs or problems if possible
- a rom thats quite fast (i need ram and proc to use video and stuff with my bt headphones) and doesnt use too much battery
- a new interface (black vista like if possible) with scrolling and cube (like the pdaviet video on youtube)
- a tutorial or a step by step do do it without killing my phone
I know thats a lot to ask for a noob lol.
By the screenshots i like the PDAViet 4.0.0.0.6 Touch. If its stable and doesnt use much battery i'd like this one but maybe i should try a newer one???
My questions :
- Do i have to upgrade to WM6 first?
- can i come back to my old wm5 rom (which works good) if i dont like the new and how?
Please feel free to give me links to posts i missed.
thanks for your answers and keep the good work.
I think you can find alot of useful links and information in this thread. I also wanted to have the pdaviet 4.0.0.06 rom, but I went for Gullums multilingual Coffie rom instead, I haven't regret it, works perfectly, faster and more stable than my old WM5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=392298
My questions :
- Do i have to upgrade to WM6 first?
- can i come back to my old wm5 rom (which works good) if i dont like the new and how?
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1) no, you must HardSPL/SoftSPL your device first.
2) yes! Depening on the brand of the device, you can either download the official RUU (check out the wiki) or perform a ROM Dump to a spare SD card. (also check out the wiki)
Thanks An3Azz.
l3v5y, i'll check this one
any other member wanna tell me which is the best rom?
the more stable and the best looking?
I think the opinion of most users here is that the best ROM is in the eye of the beholder! I like my own ROMs as I cooked them to be the way I want them, others like other ROMs because of the way they are...
Hi, I'm trying to find the best ROM for my P5500 (Nike, Dual Touch) I found the LILLY 1.7.1 WWE, and it's great, but English, so I'm shearching a the best existing ROM in french, and, what ROM you are using, I installed the Hard-SPL 1.22, so, I would like to have your help for this, 'cause I can't find a really good ROM, I tried the ROM with D3D integrated, but it was slow and didn't work...
So, thank you in advance for your help...
There is no best Rom. Everyone have to figure out the best rom for own.
Take a look at Netdrg's Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=498322
it's in french and new...
I agree with vcdwelt - roms are such a personal preference based on what you need and what they contain (do you want a clean,fast rom or one that's got all the apps included that you need).
It's just best to try some and see how you get on.
Thank for your answers, I'm actually using the netDrg ROM, but there are some bugs, and it's not Hardware accelerated, Do you know a good Hardware Accelerated ROM, and, if it is possible, in french?
Try D-trains Insmonia rom.
hummmmm
This kind off question is not welcome on this forum
always ends in a fight.
For this reason
thread closed.
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
So.,.. im in doubt again.. Should i use Official rom and modify it with programs and themes as i want, or should i use some cooked rom ( elegancia rom is the most suitable rom for me within the cooked roms..)
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So.,.. im in doubt again.. Should i use Official rom and modify it with programs and themes as i want, or should i use some cooked rom ( elegancia rom is the most suitable rom for me within the cooked roms..)
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Difficult question; all depends on your expectations/needs.
Personally I'm more fore a Cooked Rom reason way; it is mostly build by a personal creator, with his opinion/experience on the way how it will be better, and if you look into each Rom Builders thread you will see a lot of updates, and a lot of people recommendation and gives feedback about there opinion.
Let say that mostly a Cooked Rom is build on customers needs, and not on the thinking way of a factory.
If you ask me, tray it out, you can always changed your Rom version.
One important rule, reed always attentive the instructions, and follow them.
yes ... u are right... i found elegance rom best suiting me .. but 2 things i hate about it :
i cant get original volume control back ( instaled all possible cabs, but no )
lockscreen is damn ugly even when i restor original one, its ugly...
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yes ... u are right... i found elegance rom best suiting me .. but 2 things i hate about it :
i cant get original volume control back ( instaled all possible cabs, but no )
lockscreen is damn ugly even when i restor original one, its ugly...
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All depends on taste sir; unfortunately this isn't a thing I can help you out.
But if you go take a look on the theme thread's you will certainty find one you like. (There are different versions of it, but it's a little bit searching)
I don't know if you have take already a look to the Artemis Rom?
I don't have the intention to favoring/make publicity fore one Rom builder; but I have had a lot of different Rom version's and I always came back on Artemis. (But again this is personal need/opinion.)
Oh yes; it have the opportunity to switch between two different lock-screen versions (they are build in the Rom) and it have the original volume control.
In case of; you can find the link in my signature.
and whats the speed of device with artemis rom? and are there bugs ? have u tried elegancia rom ?
the only think i dont like with estetics on artemis rom are those bubble buttons for phone and menu... can that be fixed?
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and whats the speed of device with artemis rom? and are there bugs ? have u tried elegancia rom ?
the only think i dont like with estetics on artemis rom are those bubble buttons for phone and menu... can that be fixed?
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Okay, this are multiple questions
- Speed is Okay (quietly fast comparing some other that I have used), and smoothly.
- Bugs; I must be honest thil here I think I'm a lucky guy and didn't have found bugs on it, but I must also be honest in the past there were some version's where the battery drains fast; but on the version I'm now it's okay. (2,5 sometimes 3 days of battery life (I'm always in 3G used synchronization of whether/Mail/Twitter(if it works) every 10 minutes used 4H/day WiFi/(surfing on the net) and do about 3H of communication/day (I Know I'm phone addicted) I don't set my device on sleep; always turns on 24/24 and if I have time about 1h/day I listen the radio on it.
So I must say I'm satisfy on battery life/comparing on the needs I have.
Of course that don't mean there aren't now bugs, Sternas (the creator of Artemis Rom) do mostly each week a Rom update, I don't have always the time to follow it so I can not say if it's always smoothly. But I see if people communicate bugs/problem's he do directly a new update. Much respect fore that fore someone who build multi language Rom!
- No, I didn't tried Elegancia Rom; so I can not compare with this version.
- About the bottom buttons; he have 5 different versions of it already build in his Rom; so you can shoos between them. But it's not something fix from the Rom; in the Theme Thread you will find hundreds different versions. fore WM 6.5.X there are a lot of stuff. So you are free to install whatever you like.
I hope I gives you a fully and useful information.
In case off; just ask.
Kurt
The most impotent is to follow your needs/taste.
Ons you have discover that part its just flashing
(Impotent no matter witch Rom you decide to take is to read/follow the instructions thy mention on there thread.)
And if after all it wasn't what you expected; you just take a other one.
err, i just got artemis rom ,and whats the diffrence between official rom and artemis rom ? i dont find any diffrence..
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err, i just got artemis rom ,and whats the diffrence between official rom and artemis rom ? i dont find any diffrence..
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Eh? A lot sir;
Fore the beginning it's WM 6.5.X instead of WM 6.5.
secondly you have all the latest manila/OS/packaging versions.
There are also included some useful applications.
And ...
But if you mean; "on the first look it look like Stock Rom"
Yes; it's normal; because Sternas cooked Rom on Stock Rom Philosophy.
Reason way; everyone have a different taste about Look/skin.
so you are free in that part. (but if you used it some wile; you will see the difference by experience)