Hi guys I am a little confused with all the different ROMS going around - which is the 'best' bear in mind this will be used for my HTC Hero (or G2 Touch as it is called on T-Mobile) and i'd like to use GPS & WiFi quite frequently.
Thanks
Moved to Q&A as not development.
This question has been asked countless times, and the answer is that it's up to you to decide. Threads such as this left open unfortunately gather flames and arguments.
Have a look at the releases of Froyo (2.2) ROMs in the dev forum (all are for hero), read the features, and try a couple. Keep an eye out for updates and what features you are after.
Thread shut to prevent flames and due to being asked before several times.
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Hi All!
Do we need a sub forum for Linux / Android development for the HT2 now? The old thread in the HD2 ROM development sub forum is starting to become very cluttered. The amount of topics discussed in that single thread could definitely benefit from being split in many separate threads. I guess the information will be easier to find and the amount of "stupid" questions reduced.
I understand the need for cleaning up some of the sub forums here on XDA (that is actually the reason for this post), but I don't think moving thread out of their context is a good idea. The question asked in my post relates heavily to the ongoing development for the HD2, and will not get the right attention in the Q&A sub forum. People interested in (or having an opinion about) splitting Linux and WinMo ROM development does not frequently browse the Q&A forum.
This post is not of that type where I'm interested in getting a single clear and cut answer. The reason for posting the question is to hear peoples opinion, and maybe getting a discussion going regarding the subject. If I'm not totally wrong, discussion is what the other sub forums are for, right? If we are not allowed to ask questions in other forums than the Q&A, how are we suppose to be able to discuss and debate then?
Could any MOD pleas consider moving the thread back to a forum where the question would have a fair chance of getting some qualified feedback?
YES
paalkr said:
Hi All!
Do we need a sub forum for Linux / Android development for the HT2 now? The old thread in the HD2 ROM development sub forum is starting to become very cluttered. The amount of topics discussed in that single thread could definitely benefit from being split in many separate threads. I guess the information will be easier to find and the amount of "stupid" questions reduced.
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100% with you , it will lessen the clutter and make the project look even more serious !!!
I don't think they're far enough along to really need a whole subforum for it. Maybe once we get a halfway usable version of android in a couple months, but for now I think the one thread is enough. I mean, how many different threads could be made for it right now? All we have is a bootable android with no drivers so far, so there's not many different things or subjects that could be made into threads right now.
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I don't think they're far enough along to really need a whole subforum for it. Maybe once we get a halfway usable version of android in a couple months, but for now I think the one thread is enough. I mean, how many different threads could be made for it right now? All we have is a bootable android with no drivers so far, so there's not many different things or subjects that could be made into threads right now.
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I agree. Once the wheels are in place and we have workable drivers, then creating a subforum would be ideal.
zarathustrax said:
I don't think they're far enough along to really need a whole subforum for it. Maybe once we get a halfway usable version of android in a couple months, but for now I think the one thread is enough. I mean, how many different threads could be made for it right now? All we have is a bootable android with no drivers so far, so there's not many different things or subjects that could be made into threads right now.
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Well, then we disagree
I think it should be locked so only the guys working on it can post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712586
Right now one thread is fine, but when things begin to get underway we will need another subforum for alternate OSes for the HD2.
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Right now one thread is fine, but when things begin to get underway we will need another subforum for alternate OSes for the HD2.
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NO WAY is it fine take a look in there now and look how many pages been posted asking the same crap in like 40 mins n00b retards
maybe something like this could work in the future:
---HTC HD2 Android
--------------------Information (locked forum)
--------------------Questions
--------------------APPS & tweaks
No use the wiki for the android project not more forums
answer:No, I'm fine with the single thread in HD2 ROM dev sub forum.
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i would be fine if it were a single thread, but it isn't, people are starting threads every few minutes 'why cant android run' 'how to install android' 'help, bluescreen' and on and on and on.
samsamuel said:
i would be fine if it were a single thread, but it isn't, people are starting threads every few minutes 'why cant android run' 'how to install android' 'help, bluescreen' and on and on and on.
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i agree 100% , of the 2898 posts there are probably 800 posts " i get a black screen "
Its all about whats hot now
6 months ago alot of posts were when is android going to be working on Hd2?
a month ago nearly all the posts were new cookie clocks
now there all blue screen, once its fixed and more stable releases are brought out the posts about this will drop down and the next new thing will be flooding the boards. its all about whats hot at the moment and in the future android wont be the hot'st thing
Hi to all.
What do you think about separate Android roms from WM ???
Is it possible to make a new thread in HD2 section sticked for always ?
Everyone could have this what he need .
Anyone think it's a goog idea ?
For example :
HD2 ANDROID ROM Development ?
Well the real problem right now is that there is no true Android ROM. Yes you can run Android but till it's flashed to the actual phone like you would with a WinMo ROM it's not a ROM.
then name it just "HD2 ANDROID Development"
it would be great if there is an own android section
i agree! all Android Dev together
Yeah set it up like they have in the rhodium forum.
enough threads already exist full of spammers...one more?
why not call it "spam here if u want for hd2 android development"
I think it would work out great having another spot for Android. Soon most people will be running Android on the HD2 anyway. Makes sense
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this ended up being a huge help for the development on the TouchPro2 (Rhodium). Someone got mods to create a new forum and then they took the liberty of re-organizing all the builds and kept up with the development and its still running nice and neat.
I think this would be a great idea for the HD2, it is about as far along as it can get now and is already attracting more attention. No need to clutter up the WinMo ROM development forums
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This made the HD1 forum better with a separate sub-forum for Android.
What I also think would be a good idea in ALL the forums really is a dedicated ROM release forum where ONLY roms can be posted and no general questons etc. That way you could cycle through the rom list without it been swamped with lots of other posts.
i agree, a subforum dedicated to this imortant issue (android on HD2) would be very useful for the general order of the forum according to me.
the android builds are beeing created and updated everyday (thanks to all the developers) but only two 3ds (in different subforums!) exist...
I found finding info about Andorid confusing so please separate in another forum.
+1 I love this idea.
i sign this good idea +1
+1 For a new subforum for HD2 Android development.
+1 its really necessary
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This made the HD1 forum better with a separate sub-forum for Android.
What I also think would be a good idea in ALL the forums really is a dedicated ROM release forum where ONLY roms can be posted and no general questons etc. That way you could cycle through the rom list without it been swamped with lots of other posts.
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+1 on both ideas !
+1 from me too never got into android for the tp2 but now i have got bored of win mo on hd2 i am enjoying playind with android
+1 here too. It would make life so much easier (and would get rid of people asking for it )
I dunno. There are only really a couple of threads that are relevant, and you can keep up to date with progress on the irc channel.
I seem to be keeping up ok by READING and SEARCHING.
+1 from me, it would make keeping track of things easier, assuming people read what's there instead of posting crap!
Hey guys. I know I may be a noob but I've been doing android development for the past 3 years and following your forum for quite some time.
Now that ICS is out and there are quite a few developers building roms for it, why not separate the the forum into ICS roms and gingerbread roms? It seams a lot more sensible and organized to me than organizing by android development and original android development.
Any thoughts?
Been asked probably half a dozen times over the past few months & the answer has been no every time. As to the why of that, search for those other threads & you'll see a moderator or two explain.
In a nutshell if you have not read the stickie .
Android development
One Original development
Two Not Original development takes bits from others and stick them in a rom and usually heavily themed .
Eventually GB development will die off so that's going to be a dead forum .
What the point really just like the OP posted in the wrong section .
jje
I understand the difference between original development and non-original development but at the end of the day they're both ROMs for the same phone and the same software version of Android.
The big differences come between android versions. I think in terms of organisation it makes a lot more sense to organise forums by what users will be interested in finding and I believe people are more interested in which version of android a rom is running rather than if its an original development or not (not that this isn't interesting by itself but versions are more interesting imho).
As for it becoming a dead forum later, I think everything eventually dies as technology advances, not just roms but the phone models themselves so sooner or later all forums will be replaced by newer ones.
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In a nutshell if you have not read the stickie .
Android development
One Original development
Two Not Original development takes bits from others and stick them in a rom and usually heavily themed .
Eventually GB development will die off so that's going to be a dead forum .
What the point really just like the OP posted in the wrong section .
jje
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Your suggestions would be fair enough if this was a users forum. But as it's a developers forum, the way it's setup now works just fine.
Hi I'm coming from a Droid X running CM9 unofficial. When I got my 3D I immediately unlocked it but did not install a custom ROM. It is running Android 2.3.4 Sense 3.0 Software Number 2.08651.2 with HBoot 1.500.
I'm looking for a ROM that is basically stock ICS (or JB) without Sense (I really don't like Sense). Does anybody know of such ROMS?
From doing quite a bit of searching on the forum it looks like my best options are either:
SOS M
Or
d3rpics
If I did pick one of these two ROMs, would I have to get s-off using the wire trick? Is there anything I would have to do before flashing one of those ROMs?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time!
OK I think I'm gonna go with D3rpICS Bareback. Knowing my specs, how should I go about flashing? Can I simply flash it right now or do I have to get S-off, update HBoot, or anything?
Thanks!
You should be able to flash either as is, but being s-off allows you to flash the Rom without flashing the kernel separately.
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Dastin's CM10/Kangnam Style is what I'm running. Even without the camera it runs great. My signature has my current setup.
Guys just to let you know, threads that have the best Rom opinion line or similarbl are getting closed. According to papasmurf, these threads creates a conflict among users about what is the best Rom and could potentially start a flaming war. Just want give you guys a heads up.
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Guys just to let you know, threads that have the best Rom opinion line or similarbl are getting closed. According to papasmurf, these threads creates a conflict among users about what is the best Rom and could potentially start a flaming war. Just want give you guys a heads up.
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why exactly is this happening?
users like to know opinions of which rom they like using. so there should atleast be official discussion threads for sense and aosp. it's a forum to discuss things.
Well that's what the general section is for. If they closed threads over here based on a question asked, what's to become of the actual discussion threads in general? If you ever go over there, check out some of the threads. People have gotten mad and would call another memeber a name I can't really say but it started with an f and ended with the word prick. It could be just one opinion of a moderator but if you seen what I seen then its supported with that reasoning.
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Hi I'm coming from a Droid X running CM9 unofficial. When I got my 3D I immediately unlocked it but did not install a custom ROM. It is running Android 2.3.4 Sense 3.0 Software Number 2.08651.2 with HBoot 1.500.
I'm looking for a ROM that is basically stock ICS (or JB) without Sense (I really don't like Sense). Does anybody know of such ROMS?
From doing quite a bit of searching on the forum it looks like my best options are either:
SOS M
Or
d3rpics
If I did pick one of these two ROMs, would I have to get s-off using the wire trick? Is there anything I would have to do before flashing one of those ROMs?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time!
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as those roms don't sound too familiar to me I'm going to assume that they're CDMA, in which case you might want to take a look at agragren's rom conveniently located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826747
bear in mind that agrabren publishes both GSM and CDMA versions of his rom, however it is a GSM thread so people generally tend to complain when someone starts talking CDMA. That said, 0.2.0 is about to drop which has a fully functioning 2D cam making it one of the rare JB roms with a cam.
please bear in mind that shooteru is the GSM version whereas shooter is CDMA
hope this helps
P.S. in order to properly flash this rom and a lot of other roms or rather their kernels you might need to get S-off
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Well that's what the general section is for. If they closed threads over here based on a question asked, what's to become of the actual discussion threads in general? If you ever go over there, check out some of the threads. People have gotten mad and would call another memeber a name I can't really say but it started with an f and ended with the word prick. It could be just one opinion of a moderator but if you seen what I seen then its supported with that reasoning.
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I'm not sure what thread you are referencing but IMO that should be an infraction for the user(s) involved rather than a reason to close down the thread. I haven't read the exchange you are quoting but it sounds like it would be in violation of either or both of the following rules taken directly from the Forum & Marketplace Rules posted at the top on each forum:
2.3 Flaming: XDA was founded as a group of people sharing information about certain mobile phones. Sharing does not involve virtual yelling (flaming) it does involve working together to solve problems in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Losing your temper and flaming another member, or group of members, is not acceptable behavior.
2.4 Personal attacks, racial, political and/or religious discussions: XDA is a discussion forum about certain mobile phones. Mobile phones are not racial, political, religious or personally offensive, therefore none of these types of discussions are permitted on XDA.
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If a thread gets out of hand and a number of users are violating the forum rules, by all means it should be closed. But if it's just one or two users that are flaming at each other the mods should be able to handle it without having to punish everyone by closing down the thread, let alone all related threads.
ramjet73
These kind of threads r not allowed on xda. Search download and try the different roms and make ur own opinion
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Would anyone be opposed to me going through all of the m9 forums and tracking down every kernel, rom, and mod that's compatible with the Sprint m9 and making a repository/rollup thread in the Android Development forum?
I'm asking because most people only look in the development forums for roms and kernels and not the general forum, so I'm afraid a lot of people are missing out on some great stuff.
Normally, I'd just go ahead and do it and not ask, but this isn't the old days where the forums are slow and dead and mostly just developers, so I've noticed people tend to complain about threads in the dev forums that aren't about software or mods I made/discovered myself.
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Would anyone be opposed to me going through all of the m9 forums and tracking down every kernel, rom, and mod that's compatible with the Sprint m9 and making a repository/rollup thread in the Android Development forum?
I'm asking because most people only look in the development forums for roms and kernels and not the general forum, so I'm afraid a lot of people are missing out on some great stuff.
Normally, I'd just go ahead and do it and not ask, but this isn't the old days where the forums are slow and dead and mostly just developers, so I've noticed people tend to complain about threads in the dev forums that aren't about software or mods I made/discovered myself.
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There's one HERE but it's not stickied or very active