I am using dcd 3.6.2. I use it for internet sharing and gps, as well as medical programs. lately it has become unstable. I am looking to upgrade the rom. any suggestions?
Go to ppc-ktchen.org and make your own. WM6.5 has already been released.
I don't think DCD ever made a 3.6.x series ROM...
There are quite a few new ROMs here on the Titan upgrading page to choose from. Some are based on Windows Mobile 6.1 and some are 6.5. Take your pic and flash the ones that look interesting. There isn't really a "best" for everyone, so I'd recommend spending a day or two with a few variations and choosing the one you like the most.
dcd 4.1.2 very stable
from here
uoowhoo said:
dcd 4.1.2 very stable
from here
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Been using this one for a while now. Very nice.
i just flashed dcd 3.2.6 to my phone not long ago since most people seemed to advise using that version over 3.3.4. i can't say i'm unhappy... seems quite a bit better than the old dcd 2.1.6(beta) rom that i stuck with for almost a year.
are there any release or change notes accompanying the dcd 4.1.2 release? i can't find anything here on xda-dev regarding this version.
short of that, can someone summarize what major updates were made between 3.2.6 and 4.1.2?
thanks!
Turtl3sh3ll said:
Go to ppc-ktchen.org and make your own. WM6.5 has already been released.
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I agree Turtl3sh3ll. Nothing is better then cooking up your own rom to suite your needs. This is probably your best route for updating your device.
Here is a link
http://www.ppckitchen.org/forums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=4&id=11
This is a direct link to the BuildOS program to cook up your own rom.
Hope this helps.
PRBajista 9:
installed my first rom yesterday
dcd 4.1.2
very pleased with performance and battery life
I am using the DCD 4.1.2 and it seems to be working pretty good.
I'm using 6.5 (build 21501 from Tplane37's post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=497303) and I like it much more than any 6.1 ROM I ever used. For me it was almost the perfect ROM right out of the box. So far everything works and I havnt had any problems.
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I'm using 6.5 (build 21501 from Tplane37's post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=497303) and I like it much more than any 6.1 ROM I ever used. For me it was almost the perfect ROM right out of the box. So far everything works and I havnt had any problems.
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i didnt see any install instructions in that thread. if i follow the procedures outlined here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanRecentHome will i be able to get this running on my sprint mogul? TIA.
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I mean like, does the newest DCD rom already have the same changes that the verizon rom has? like:
1) longer battery life
2) MMS Threading messaging
I know it doesnt have GPS, but so thats why I will probably flash DCD's rom, but I was just wondering about the other aspects of the rom.
Thanks,
Matthew
there IS GPS, its faster, DCD makes your phone a billion times better then what the stock rom offers.
I am not going to flash the latest verizon ROM update, but I can tell you that from the original verizon ROM and dcd's 1.7 or so roms it was night and day.
I am sure that battery life with dcd's roms will be better than stock, as I find it gets better with every new version.
Threaded messaging is great, run GC's verizon arcsoft cab and it all just works great.
Basically every thing about a custom rom is better than stock verizon.
DCD Rom
Been trying to follow all the threads - do the DCD roms come with the Microsoft Office stuff? I saw that Adobe reader is not there but I can add that myself. What else is missing from the stock rom?
Regards..... Steve
stevenfstein said:
Been trying to follow all the threads - do the DCD roms come with the Microsoft Office stuff? I saw that Adobe reader is not there but I can add that myself. What else is missing from the stock rom?
Regards..... Steve
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If you use the Kitchen to build your own.. (it's easy.. a bunch of checkboxes) you can select to install or not install Acrobat, Games, VPN, etc... They Do Come with Office.
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I mean like, does the newest DCD rom already have the same changes that the verizon rom has? like:
1) longer battery life
2) MMS Threading messaging
I know it doesnt have GPS, but so thats why I will probably flash DCD's rom, but I was just wondering about the other aspects of the rom.
Thanks,
Matthew
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If you want to try the new VZW rom... DO NOT LET the customizations run or you will have a hard time going back to a dcd rom and have GPS.
I think DCD roms are faster and have more features. I wouldnt go stock again.. But it's really a user preference. You can try both.. but like I said above if you try the new VZW rom, and you let customizations run... you'll be locked out of GPS.. even if you flash a DCD rom. (It's fixable, but not fun)
I'm new to the Advantage-modding community, so I'm kind of lost when it comes to the vast selection of roms out there.
I just ordered an HTC Advantage x7501, and am [excitedly] waiting on it's arrival. The seller states it has Michy's WM6.1 WWE 1.56Diamond Edition flashed on it already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=408300
So I'm wondering, what's the latest and greatest rom available for the Advantage as of April 2009? The Athena Project 4.0 [Link] looks nice, but I'm not sure.
I appreciate your help very much!
*Edit: I already know which is the newest rom. I'm simply wondering in what ways do the top roms [Namely Athena Project roms and Michy roms] outweight each other.
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I'm new to the Advantage-modding community, so I'm kind of lost when it comes to the vast selection of roms out there.
I just ordered an HTC Advantage x7501, and am [excitedly] waiting on it's arrival. The seller states it has Michy's WM6.1 WWE 1.56Diamond Edition flashed on it already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=408300
So I'm wondering, what's the latest and greatest rom available for the Advantage as of April 2009? The Athena Project 4.0 [Link] looks nice, but I'm not sure.
I appreciate your help very much!
*Edit: I already know which is the newest rom. I'm simply wondering in what ways do the top roms [Namely Athena Project roms and Michy roms] outweight each other.
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Welcome to the forum
The athena AP 4.0 rom is getting a bit old now and AP 5.0 never got past beta stage, BUT to swap to SPL 3.5 you have to flash with AP 4.0 first, HAVE TO!!! most of Michy's roms are on SPL 3.5 so when you get your x7501 hard press the camera key and press the reset hole to see what SPL it is. He does do some SPL 1.2 stuff so tread carefull. Please dont try to flash a rom with the wrong SPL, it causes all sorts of troubles. You cant go wrong with one of Michy's roms. 1.88 is an XP style, 4.1 is a vista style, 6.1 is a manilla touch style rom, and now he is moving on to WM 6.5, his beta 4 is quite usable. It is mainly down to taste these days. most of the bugs are beta tested out, so they are better than stock roms these days. WM 6.5 is still beta so expect bugs and hangs. While you are waiting why not read the WiKi to get to know it better.
Regards
Jay
Thanks for your reply. I recieved the Athena not long ago. I found out that it has the 1.2 SPL.
"ATHE100
IP-v2.02
ATHE100
SPL-v1.20.Olipro"
Can you perhaps link me to a thread that describes in detail how to flash different roms/SPL's? I'm interested in that 6.1 Manilla rom, but I'm at a loss of how to do it. I've been browsing around that Wiki and can't really find a guide to flashing roms. First of all I have to figure out how to get rid of the rom that's currently on it.
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Thanks for your reply. I recieved the Athena not long ago. I found out that it has the 1.2 SPL.
"ATHE100
IP-v2.02
ATHE100
SPL-v1.20.Olipro"
Can you perhaps link me to a thread that describes in detail how to flash different roms/SPL's? I'm interested in that 6.1 Manilla rom, but I'm at a loss of how to do it. I've been browsing around that Wiki and can't really find a guide to flashing roms. First of all I have to figure out how to get rid of the rom that's currently on it.
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Read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=429013
But I would suggest experimenting with loading SPL1.2 roms first to get some confidence if you haven't flashed before.
Michy's roms from here are the most recent and fully featured http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397518
Good luck
That was just what I needed, thanks a million. It was much easier than I thought it'd be.
I know I could have used the search engine for the question I`m going to ask you, people, but I haven`t got the slightest idea about what to search for.
I would like to use a new ROM for my HD2, but I want something which is close to stock, because I want to use the SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 as well. One of the key features should be a WORKING SMS application, which would NOT contain the "stuck in outbox" bug.
Please help me decide upon a specific ROM and, if I posted in the wrong section, I kindly ask a moderator to move my topic where it belongs to.
Many thanks in advance!
Just read each thread - but AFAIK there isn't one ROM using SPB
I have seen some ROMs coming pre-cooked with SPb inside, but that`s not my point. All I want is a simple ROM, better than the official 1.48, which has the SMS issue solved...
NRGZ28 (EnergyRoms) has made a build with:
Energy.Leo.23557.Titanium.Apr.13.7z
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Energy.Leo.21898.Titanium.Apr.13.7z
Titanium means that HTC Sense is not cooked in so you can use SPB Mobile Shell (this is also the reason he made those 2 titanium builds)
As far as i see from his twitter page he intends to cook a version including spb mobile shell as well
@Iosif_Octavian A new SPB themed energyrom will be made pretty soon here.. about 13 hours ago via Digsby in reply to Iosif_Octavian
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Sounds pretty good, actually... Could you provide a link, please? I've found something but it`s for the HD, not for the HD2.
Also, I`d like to mention the fact that I`ve found a ROM named Topix which seems to be pretty much similar to the stock one, except for some new apps...
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so, that's all the cooked roms and official roms from 1.66 then, I bet you'd struggle to find a rom that doesn't fit the above criteria.
Well there's no official 1.66 for my device as HTC won't take my S/N for whatever reason. So right now all I can do is go for a cooked ROM. The particular thing I want my ROM to do is only to fix the SMS bug and nothing more. That's why I have such a hard time finding one, because all of them include other changes, which I don't want to have. I mean, it's ok if it includes several useful apps, but I don't want a whole pile of new stuff...
if you hspl you don't have to go for a cooked rom. all the official roms are available in the official roms thread. hit that bigg fatty first link in the first post.
just flash them over usb, they'll work fine.
But will it be available in WWE? I really like my HD2 speaking English...
And while we're at it, is the SMS issue fixed in the 1.66 ROM?
And another thing... is 1.66 the latest official ROM? I checked the post, but it only mentions the 1.46 (or sthing) and the 1.48...
in the time it took to ask you could have looked at the link and seen most roms are available, especially wwe and uk provider stock roms.
There are enough cooked ROMs out, everyone should find their own, just flash one and try it out every cook spends a lot of time on the development. So go ahead and try a couple of them. Personally I tried out about 4 different ROMs and stuck by Artemis. Good luck
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
i got an hd2 and am new to modding. i need a custom ROM based on WM 6.5 that prolongs battery life and looks exactly like the stock 6.5.. this is very miportant for me.
koolxx said:
i got an hd2 and am new to modding. i need a custom ROM based on WM 6.5 that prolongs battery life and looks exactly like the stock 6.5.. this is very miportant for me.
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Hey Koolxx, as far as I know: Dutty's ROMs are by far the closest to stock!
Its a very stable and sleek ROM with 100% Stock Philosophy. I use it since I own my HD2, it's just great. And if ecessary a very good base for further modification, skins & themes.
The last COM2 Version (Stock was COM2) is V18 and looks absolutely like stock when the RSS Reader is removed. All newer Versions are COM3 with a different Button Layout.
If you wanna check it out, here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=610634
I hope this helps,
best regards,
Myrixamophit
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Hey Koolxx, as far as I know: Dutty's ROMs are by far the closest to stock!
Its a very stable and sleek ROM with 100% Stock Philosophy. I use it since I own my HD2, it's just great. And if ecessary a very good base for further modification, skins & themes.
The last COM2 Version (Stock was COM2) is V18 and looks absolutely like stock when the RSS Reader is removed. All newer Versions are COM3 with a different Button Layout.
If you wanna check it out, here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=610634
I hope this helps,
best regards,
Myrixamophit
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hi, Myrixamophit.. thanks for replying. i got a problem that maybe you can help me with. the reason i need a custom ROM is cuz my locked TMOUS HD2 produces static on every call. a moderator and cool guy named, T-Macgnolia, suggests i get a custom ROM and Radio with it. the problem with ROMS from Dutty is that theyre based on 3.14. and T-Macgnolia said that stock ROMs based on 3.14 ROMs are very dependant of what radio version I use. They need a 2.15.50.14 or 2.14.50.02 radio.
if I want to use a lower radio version, I'll need a custom ROM. but they may still give problems since most recent custom ROMs are based on 3.14 stock ROMs. i still need a lower version radio to eliminate static from calls.
please let me know what you suggest.. thanks, man.
Oh in that case I suggest you flash HSPL and then flash a stock ROM prior to 3.14. You'll find it on XDA or HTC website. Then you can flash the radio of your choice. But then be warned you wont be able to get access to the 1024 mb of RAM that the T-MO HD2 has.
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Oh in that case I suggest you flash HSPL and then flash a stock ROM prior to 3.14. You'll find it on XDA or HTC website. Then you can flash the radio of your choice. But then be warned you wont be able to get access to the 1024 mb of RAM that the T-MO HD2 has.
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hi, anand12.. thanks for replying. i want a custom rom 6.5. i want one that looks exactly like wm 6.5. and of course, one thats older than 3.14. if you got any links for roms of that type, i'd greatly apperciate that.. thanks!
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hi, anand12.. thanks for replying. i want a custom rom 6.5. i want one that looks exactly like wm 6.5. and of course, one thats older than 3.14. if you got any links for roms of that type, i'd greatly apperciate that.. thanks!
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NRG makes a "Reference" ROM that has the latest OS, but no NRG add-ons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8581816&postcount=3
But still is themed a lot (which I don't like ). Much, much closer to stock are:
Artemis ROM (v57 by now):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612580&page=3769
and Dutty's ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=610634
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But still is themed a lot (which I don't like ). Much, much closer to stock are:
Artemis ROM (v57 by now):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612580&page=3769
and Dutty's ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=610634
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I would have to disagree, I think the "reference" ROM looks almost exactly like the Stock ROM. Are you referring to the "Energy" ROM, which is right above the "Reference" one?
You're partially right, I thought of Energy ROM. But still, Reference has changed icons, wallpapers and things like that. Artemis ROM except of having additional soft added and being tweaked is 100% stock.
I agree completely with Raven. those two roms he has listed are built with stock philosophy. I personally use Dutty v18 on my HD2. its the best he's built. Energy Reference is also a good rom, but heavily customized apart from icons in Sense. Folder icons in Start Menu are also changed. You don't even get as much free ram and internal phone memory with Energy, as much as you get with Dutty. NRG cooks in quite a few applications even in Reference roms which you might not end up using ever. That said, NRG is a great chef, make no mistake.
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I agree completely with Raven. those two roms he has listed are built with stock philosophy. I personally use Dutty v18 on my HD2. its the best he's built. Energy Reference is also a good rom, but heavily customized apart from icons in Sense. Folder icons in Start Menu are also changed. You don't even get as much free ram and internal phone memory with Energy, as much as you get with Dutty. NRG cooks in quite a few applications even in Reference roms which you might not end up using ever. That said, NRG is a great chef, make no mistake.
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Thanks for the update, I have never used the Reference ROM, but I always think of it when people as for a "more stock but not stock" experience.
Hey koolxx just wanted to say thanks for the mention, but like Icsaid before I am not a moderated. Although it might would be cool to be a moderator, but moderator I am not.
Also at koolxx and anand12 you can not flash a official or custom ROM that is older than a 2.07 ROM to a TMOUS HD2, maybe a 2.05 ROM. But I would only flash a 2.07 ROM tovbe safe. Yes if you found a custom ROM of a later version that did not haveca radio included you could flash it to a TMOUS but it would run like crap as like anand12 said you would not be able to use all of the 527MB of RAM the TMOUS has (notice I said RAM not ROM anand12 ). But if the ROM has a radio with it, a ROM of a version older than what I mentioned is guaranteed to brick a TMOUS..
edit: nevermind
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Hey koolxx just wanted to say thanks for the mention, but like Icsaid before I am not a moderated. Although it might would be cool to be a moderator, but moderator I am not.
Also at koolxx and anand12 you can not flash a official or custom ROM that is older than a 2.07 ROM to a TMOUS HD2, maybe a 2.05 ROM. But I would only flash a 2.07 ROM tovbe safe. Yes if you found a custom ROM of a later version that did not haveca radio included you could flash it to a TMOUS but it would run like crap as like anand12 said you would not be able to use all of the 527MB of RAM the TMOUS has (notice I said RAM not ROM anand12 ). But if the ROM has a radio with it, a ROM of a version older than what I mentioned is guaranteed to brick a TMOUS..
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thanks for that info, t-macgnoli. i think i'll just run the most updated stock rom.. i think installing an older rom will give problems like you said. thanks man.
one question... how will i know when the next version stock rom will be made avilable? do i have to visit htc's website for that?
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thanks for that info, t-macgnoli. i think i'll just run the most updated stock rom.. i think installing an older rom will give problems like you said. thanks man.
one question... how will i know when the next version stock rom will be made avilable? do i have to visit htc's website for that?
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Yes, but I would not expect any more ROM upgrades, since MS has turned to WP7 instead.
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Yes, but I would not expect any more ROM upgrades, since MS has turned to WP7 instead.
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thanks for the info, stevedebi. i'll stick to my wm 6.5 since wm 7 sucks.