Guys i just got my new htc hd2 1 mnth bak from dubai...! i really lyked this phone but i wanted to know sumthing like how to update this phone , my phone software info shows
OS version
5.5.21869
manila version
2.5.19211619.0
ROM version
1.66.415.4
radio version
2.07.51.22.2
what shud i do now ..everytime i try to think to install a custom rom i get confuse after seeing the requirement like radio version and stuff
how can i update radio version ?
wat happens if i update it ?
which is the best custom rom outhere ..?
are others reigions custom rom compatible ? i mean can u install ?
whats hspl ?
will b able to revrt to orginal settings after custom rom update ?
what happens if installation goes wrong ?
Is manila or radio versions important for the instalation of custom rom ?
guys i really need ur help .. m just so noob at it ....! i hope sum1 will me ..!
(srry for bad english)
Brolly007 said:
Guys i just got my new htc hd2 1 mnth bak from dubai...! i really lyked this phone but i wanted to know sumthing like how to update this phone , my phone software info shows
OS version
5.5.21869
manila version
2.5.19211619.0
ROM version
1.66.415.4
radio version
2.07.51.22.2
what shud i do now ..everytime i try to think to install a custom rom i get confuse after seeing the requirement like radio version and stuff
how can i update radio version ?
wat happens if i update it ?
which is the best custom rom outhere ..?
are others reigions custom rom compatible ? i mean can u install ?
whats hspl ?
will b able to revrt to orginal settings after custom rom update ?
what happens if installation goes wrong ?
Is manila or radio versions important for the instalation of custom rom ?
guys i really need ur help .. m just so noob at it ....! i hope sum1 will me ..!
(srry for bad english)
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Whoa! Slow down Brolly007. You've come to the right place to get all of that information, but you're going to have to do a lot of searching/reading and work out exactly what you want? I've had my HD2 since Aug and I'm still using a stock ROM. My advice would be to start slowly?
I expected some help from u ..! my htc showing up some bugs and glitchs...!
you can flash the latest rom from official htc website.........3.14 rom with radio 2.15......then download android onto your sd card and enjoy both latest windows stock rom and latest android too
Brolly007 said:
I expected some help from u ..! my htc showing up some bugs and glitchs...!
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Help me out here? When you say bugs and glitches, what is it doing exactly? Have you tried a factory reset?
SO first i hav to flash 2.15 radio and only then ill b able to install new rom (3.14) ?
btw wats the meaning of term FLASH ..!
Brolly007 said:
SO first i hav to flash 2.15 radio and only then ill b able to install new rom (3.14) ?
btw wats the meaning of term FLASH ..!
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pakure trying to tell you to put a htc stock ROM on your phone. All the information you need is here: http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=297&act=sd&cat=all
Look at the how to tab for detailed instructions?
there is no 3.14.415.x stock rom available fore the moment, so this will not help the OP!
you can do two thing sir,
Firstly (the easiest way) is to do a Hard reset. (but this means you will stay at the older builds, but you start with a cleaner device.
Secondly you can try to install Custom Rom,
maybe this video clip can help you.
But first let me say to go on the Rom thread and read the sticky threads. And when you have made your decision witch on you will install read carefully and follow the builders instruction on the way of install. (Ps, there is no Good/bad custom rom, all depend of your needs/taste)
ty bro i admire your effort ..but i hav seen this video ...all i now want to know dat y am i geting a connection error...! installin custom rom or radio..!
did you install HSPL before trying to flash the custom rom?
And deactivated your AntiVirus software temporary.
This gifs me trouble sometimes.
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Hello all!
I'm new to this and I have a few questions.
I have been reading around a little bit but it doesn't help much when you have so many codenames like Eclair, donut, vanilla and now CyanogenMod-5 that I got interested.
I have a HTC Hero, I would wait for HTC update to have Android 2.1 but the update got delayed to June. I don't want to wait 2 months for it and that's how I decided to try flashing it.
1) What are my ROM options to flash it? Is it all of them compatible or just a few ? Like, only Hero-compatible ROMs or ROMs compatible to devices that support Android ?
2) Basically I want Android 2.1 (Eclair, right?) but don't want to lose the HTC UI. Is that possible ? (the look, the widgets, etc..)
3) On the other hand, not only I don't want to lose HTC's UI as I'd like more of it. HTC Desire for example has more and new widgets that Hero doesn't have. Is there a community ROM that contains those ? Do I need a special ROM for that ?
4) Does all the ROMs contains the latest dev kernel versions ? the latest android dev version that is.
5) Does it have an auto update to update the ROM ?
6) What's the difference between Vanilla and Donut ? I see many talking about Vanilla, but shoulnd't I want the Donut instead ? ( sounded funny, I know )
Thank you in advance !
Looking forward to socialize in this forum.
m4co said:
Hello all!
I'm new to this and I have a few questions.
I have been reading around a little bit but it doesn't help much when you have so many codenames like Eclair, donut, vanilla and now CyanogenMod-5 that I got interested.
I have a HTC Hero, I would wait for HTC update to have Android 2.1 but the update got delayed to June. I don't want to wait 2 months for it and that's how I decided to try flashing it.
1) What are my ROM options to flash it? Is it all of them compatible or just a few ? Like, only Hero-compatible ROMs or ROMs compatible to devices that support Android ?
2) Basically I want Android 2.1 (Eclair, right?) but don't want to lose the HTC UI. Is that possible ? (the look, the widgets, etc..)
3) On the other hand, not only I don't want to lose HTC's UI as I'd like more of it. HTC Desire for example has more and new widgets that Hero doesn't have. Is there a community ROM that contains those ? Do I need a special ROM for that ?
4) Does all the ROMs contains the latest dev kernel versions ? the latest android dev version that is.
5) Does it have an auto update to update the ROM ?
6) What's the difference between Vanilla and Donut ? I see many talking about Vanilla, but shoulnd't I want the Donut instead ? ( sounded funny, I know )
Thank you in advance !
Looking forward to socialize in this forum.
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1. Only HTC Hero rom's should be flashed (if you're not on Sprint Hero then you're GSM so look for GSM rom's = most) - the wiki has a page dedicated to which rom's are available.
2. HTC theme is called rosie, so look for a rosie enabled rom
3. Some extra widgets come with them - check with each release (you can find them all in the development section)
4. No, most are based upon leaked kernals which have been hacked together to work, they work well enough but as soon as the official 2.1 kernal is available for the hero it will be added in to the rom's
5. Some have OTA updates (e.g. VillainROM)
6. Vanilla just means without the HTC Sense UI (Rosie) so you don't want a vanilla rom. Donut is v1.5 (or maybe 1.6?) of android i believe.
And welcome to the community
Check out my guides for all your needs XD
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(if you're not on Sprint Hero then you're GSM so look for GSM rom's = most) - the wiki has a page dedicated to which rom's are available.
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Thank you! that helped tons!
One more question, mine is not Sprint Hero, just Hero
So it's certain that this is a GSM device ?
How can I tell if it's GSM or CDMA ?
gsm means u can use any sim card
cdma means u cant
Awesome. So mine must be GSM.
Now, what is Radio ROM ?
What is Radio ? Do I have to flash that as well ?
EDIT: I think I get it. It can improve the signal, yes ?
But is it safe to flash this? what are my restrictions?
Looks much more dangerous than flashing a custom ROM
Ok, much more complicated than I thought!
I need to downgrade my kernel first,
didn't find any up to date tutorials on that
only then I need to root and finally flash it
I installed this " ROM Manager " where you have some easy options:
Install ROM from SD card, Download Rom, Check for ROM Updates
just with a click (tap)
That one is easier, but does it work ? How come noone mentions this ROM Manager ?
That are many ROMs to choose..
I take it VillainROM 5.4 is the most popular/older ?
As long as it has Android 2.1 plus the latest Sense UI (not vanilla) then the number of options get trimmed a bit (or so I hope)
m4co said:
Ok, much more complicated than I thought!
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Its not too difficult, follow BTDAG's guide in my signature, its bang on. Install custom recovery, flash ROM.
No you do not need to downgrade your kernal. When you flash the ROM it will sort that out for you.
As for using 2.1 ROMs, I haven't taken the plunge yet, I'm using MCR3.2 which is a tweaked fast and stable 1.5 ROM.
You're right, btdag's guide did it for me. Very very useful.
Since I didn't have to worry about kernel, it wasn't thaaat hard.
I already installed VillainRom 5.4 and it's great !
Thanks for answering my questions !
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..)
Laynee1 said:
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...
Laynee1 said:
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?
Laynee1 said:
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..
Laynee1 said:
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)
hello,im kinda new to HD2 stuff,first of all i heard that i must have the proper radio to have the ROM working properly,right?so there are two things ,i need a good light ROM ,6.5 would be better,and a suitable radio for it,
would be great in short steps or a link explained how to install the radio
Thanks Guys
PersianGuy said:
hello,im kinda new to HD2 stuff,first of all i heard that i must have the proper radio to have the ROM working properly,right?so there are two things ,i need a good light ROM ,6.5 would be better,and a suitable radio for it,
would be great in short steps or a link explained how to install the radio
Thanks Guys
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try energy roms...
they are updated time to time..
and he has a series or different builds , try any of the builds from 21916 series
actually 21916 is the one with start button on the top left corner of the screen
try any of his builds , he has a good range to choose from.. best luck
ohh.. i forgot to mention... use any radio with .50 in it..
Radio_Leo_2.15.50.14 this is the latest radio currently
hi,succesfully done my first rom & radio update now im hungry for more,anyone recommend a good rom out there ?
i put this one on Energy.Leo.21916.Sense2.5.MaxSense.Nov.16
and radio was Leo_RADIO_2.07.50.27_2
its ok but theres probably better yeah ?
and does it just overite the rom and radio versions ive installed,i take it i just do it the same way as my first ?and its roms under 3.14
there is no best; big ROM builders have very nice/good working ROM's.
Every ROM have his good point.
One good tip, test them and if you find a good one keep it ore change it (if you like)
i used to use "Energy.Leo.21916.Sense2.5.Cookie.Classic.GTX.Sep.29" but as I am on Android now i use ozdroid + MDJ 4.3 for android
look my english is bad so ill tell whats my problem by steps and please help me please ...a.i had original rom 2.1 frome the selolar compeny.
b.i root my phone install recovery.
c.i install TW 007 2.2.1 Froyo Rom , all was fine everything work just fine but not led or zoom but its not importent..
d.i installed "Iris" TripMiui 2.3.4 rom , i didnt get signal so i tryd put BaseBand 52 , but in the end all i need was to click Crash System.
e.i whanted to go back froyo rom but i didnt get signal so itryid restore my original rom and even ther i didnt got any signal .
please guys\girls help me , is it the new base band ? i dont know what to do please im hopless ::(((
check the baseband requirement for each ROM u wanted to flash...