So I have had a Star Trek for awhile, and have been very lax in updating the ROM. I'm still on the original Cingular ROM that came with the phone -- 2.4.502.0.
So looking around here I'm very interested in updating the ROM of the phone. Have been actively reading up on different ROMs available -- first I was thinking of just flashing up to the current Cingular ROM available from HTC, but then thought, why not go for somethng REALLY good and try to upgrade to WM6.1.
So I've been reading up on both Pampooh's ROM (20282.1.3.6) and Erofich's (5.2.19949) and am not sure which way to go.
Things that appeal -- new OS, overclocking the CPU for speed, xT9 updates, etc. Current ROM is running fine, albeit a little sluggish.
So in prep I'm ready to do the application unlock, then need to decide which ROM will do the trick. Any suggestions between the two ROMs?
Any other tips before I take the plunge? Thanks in advance!
try both and see which one u like most, but definitely update your rom......the general rule.......any custom rom > stock rom
welcome to xda-dev
Well had some worries that I had bricked the phone but all is well -- the new NeORose build just took an inordinately long time to boot up.
Thanks -- the new ROM is much better than the old WM5.0 ROM.
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Hello, I am new and not sure if this is the best place to post, but I just ordered an AT&T 8525, and once it arrives the first thing I plan to do is upgrade to WM6.0. But, I want to get rid of everything that AT&T put on there (logos, apps etc) and start with (what I imagine would be) the HTC version of the software.
I looked through the Wiki and can find dozens of versions, can someone point me to the right (and best/most stable) one that I need to clear off all the AT&T crap? Thanks.
the first and easiest way to clear off the at&t crap is to do a soft reset the moment the device tries to to the cusomization.
if you want to clear the at&t crap by installing a cooked rom, then please look in the Hermes WM6 forums. FYI there's is no "the best" choice when it comes to choosing a rom as there are so many choices and a lot of it comes down to personal preferences. good luck, welcome to the forums, and enjoy your new device
As XtreMe_G said, but if you want a stable rom as a starting block ( I flashed a Heap of roms before choosing which one I liked best) I would suggest TNT SE. It is pretty stable and has a heap of extras if you like that sort of thing. Ran pretty quick and was decent for me. If you want speed then you require a Lite rom. Pandora, and Shamanix are good for these but then so are Schapps & pays. As was stated above, it all comes down to personal preference. Whats good for me might be of no use to you. Experiment, But please read the wiki on the how to flash first. thats the single most important thing you can do. Suggest installing Olipro V7. BEFORE upgrading os as this helps if anything does go wrong. But as I said READ, READ, and then READ some more. Happy Upgrading And welcome to the community...
Thanks both, I have been reading and reading the Wiki plus various other posts. I have flashed a couple previous phones (Motorola V500, Samsung Blackjack) so have a little experience. Looking forward to upgrading the hermes when it arrives. I have already downloaded Schapps 4.31 but will also look into the TNT SE and installing Olipro V7 (I am guessing this is to do with Hard-SPL?).
thanks again.
I've tried searching the forum and sometimes people do a better job than Google. I am trying to find a ROM for my Mogul that is basically stock 6.1 without any branding or"tweaks". I found one on here that looked interesting at first but then realised someone made "improvements" that really ended up looking like a mess.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Stock means it's made specifically for the Mogul and an official release. And there currently is no "stock" 6.1 "stock" rom.
The DCD rom's are about as clean as you can get; very little crap, not many tweaks, and certainly nothing that makes it a mess. In fact, it's probably the cleanest rom I've ever used.
You could always get a kitchen and make your own clean rom.
Hi guys,
I was wondering if anybody could recommend me a simple, clean stock-like custom ROM without unnecessary programs and things installed. The primary reason for me wanting to flash to a custom ROM is for the considerable performance gain I keep reading about.
I have an Australian-bought unbranded HTC Touch Pro (raph100).
Thanks in advance,
Tim
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if anybody could recommend me a simple, clean stock-like custom ROM without unnecessary programs and things installed. The primary reason for me wanting to flash to a custom ROM is for the considerable performance gain I keep reading about.
I have an Australian-bought unbranded HTC Touch Pro (raph100).
Thanks in advance,
Tim
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Tim,
Since this will be closed very quickly by mods....read in this section for a lite roms...the cooks put in the heading if they make lite Roms. Click on the rom and read the first few pages and it will tell you what is included in it...some examples are Da G and NATF's. No one knows what "unnecessary programs and things installed" is because it is different for each person.
I would go with this one. Actually, I am. It has ZERO bloatware in it and is very fast.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441109
I use the Optus stock ROM w/ 1.08.25.20M1 Radio. It's fantastic...
ROM link: http://210.64.124.194/download/RUU_...d_Raphael_CRC_52.33.25.17_1.02.25.19_Ship.exe
-Mc
Thanks for the suggestions guys. The Optus stock ROM is actually the one that came with my device originally since this is an Australian TP. If you don't think that any considerable performance gain can be had by installing a cooked ROM then I may as well stick with this. Thanks anyway
Tim
(PS. I'm new here, so I don't quite understand why this thread will be quickly closed by mods... sorry
You can flash any rom you want since most don't include a radio.
I use Da_G's Roms because they don't include ANYTHING. The ROM is a very basic WM6.1 rom with all of the latest drivers for the best performance. All programs outside of the standard windows apps are separate downloads which can be installed as you see fit.
This is nice because you get to see what a BASIC Windows Mobile environment is and what the phone runs like without all the extra HTC extras. It also gives a very good starting point to customize the phone the way YOU want.
The good thing is that because YOU install all the extras manually... you can also uninstall them in the event a newer version comes out.
There are other good ROMs too... but most come with a "standard" set of programs, most of which I don't ever use or want. I like Da_G's because I can be in control of what is on my phone.
My 2 cents.
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(PS. I'm new here, so I don't quite understand why this thread will be quickly closed by mods... sorry
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so? new or not, it would make sense to read the wiki first. i think they even put sometihng in to tell u to read the wiki after signing up (though i'm not 100% about that), but either way, you should try doign some reading before posting. it can seem liek a lot to read, but if u want to make improvements to ur phoen, then take some time to invest in it.
Hi All,
Is there a way to back up the ROM/firmware on the phone before upgrading?
Thanks.
but why?
you do know that your rom is not uniqe it's 100% the same thing as any other rom with the same brand and same version nr
if you don't like the rom you try out you can just flash it with the same brand / version rom you got and you're back to square one
otherwise check out the wiki for more backup info
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Himalaya
The reason why I want to back up my original ROM/XDA installation is because after reading a lot of information regarding ROMs, they all seem to be customised and bloated with stuff I don't want/need.
Ideally, I just want to be able to upgrade the OS, and not have to worry about any tweaks or other programs someone has put into their ROM.
Thanks for the link, I've had a look. I was hoping that someone would already have a ROM but as you have said, a lot of customisation by the operators.
all roms here and in the wiki I linked to are not cooked the official ones like the one you already use are available too
since 2006 I´m using Custom ROMs from this Site
meanwhile i´m not flasing only my own Mobiles ,
I was never dissapointed!
....and I think you will not Missing ANYTHING from your Original ROM
well,except you have the Time to Drink a Cup of Coffee ....while waiting
for Response of the Original Branded ROM
The only thing worthy for backup..are your own Files !!
Hi Guys,
I would like to ask you a question.
I just got the lastest updated from viewsonic for my gtbab. This upgrade includes some improvements such as : support for mouse and keyboard usb,french and spanish language , full flash support...
So at this point.. I am wondering...is still a good idea to install a custom rom?
If so, could you please point out what real advantages I can get once installed a custom rom?
It's important for me if it is worth to do it. So I need your real expertise in the subject.
Thanks
ralex76,
It really just depends on what meets your needs.
The current stock ROM -- 1.2.4349 -- is way improved from the old software we got
back last November. But it still does not have Market and some of the little fixes
the devs have come up with here.
I would note that roebeet already has posted that he will not be too long in posting
a new version of his TwoTapsX alternate ROM based on the new update. I am sure
he will build Market and fixes into it just like he has all his ROMs in the past (though
I can't speak for him). So that will make it a pretty close alternative to stock with
everything in it.
Then, there's Vegan, Gingerbread, Calkulin and a whole host of other ROMs with a
wide variety of looks and features.
The choice is yours based on (1) what you like and want, and (2) how much risk
to you want to take in learning to flash ROMs (and if needed troubleshoot, etc.)
I tell all new folks to go slow, read hugely here, notice what mistakes everyone
else is making so you don't make them yourself -- and have fun!!!
Rev
I think you just need to search around and look at the benefits of each ROM and compare it to your tablet. We don't know how and for what you are using your tab, so it is up to you if a ROM is more suitable for your situaion.
I think if you are fine with the stock ROM and don't see anything that you would want differently, don't bother flashing something else.
Also, make sure to look at Roebeets post regarding the newest OTA update!