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Hi,
i bought a new Htc Hero with build 2.73.405.5 and i'd like to downgrade it to a version with "flip clock working" (flips). Where can i find last old original rom with "flipping clock"? (i'm in Italy and my Hero is from Swiss.
Thanks,
Andre
code72 said:
Hi,
i bought a new Htc Hero with build 2.73.405.5 and i'd like to downgrade it to a version with "flip clock working" (flips). Where can i find last old original rom with "flipping clock"? (i'm in Italy and my Hero is from Swiss.
Thanks,
Andre
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afaik this should be one of the 1.76 roms. you can find them in the development thread.
Here you can find old update.zip for your HTC HERO
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...oms-radios-in-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/
Yeah, omokas' link gives you the correct files.
You do realise that this is a step backwards, and that it probably isn't worth downgrading just for a flipping clock. The inherent lag that got worked out the old firmwares would probably get annoying.
(Though I realise you probably need the ROM for some other reason. Oh, and remember that those ROMs aren't rooted, although I think it's trivial to do using a little tool like one click root or equivalent.)
My Hero is not rooted, can i downgrade it?
anon2122 said:
Yeah, omokas' link gives you the correct files.
You do realise that this is a step backwards, and that it probably isn't worth downgrading just for a flipping clock. The inherent lag that got worked out the old firmwares would probably get annoying.
(Though I realise you probably need the ROM for some other reason. Oh, and remember that those ROMs aren't rooted, although I think it's trivial to do using a little tool like one click root or equivalent.)
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I really want to downgrade only for flip clock, because i love it and after a search i haven't found a modded flip clock with flip working to apply on new roms
code72 said:
My Hero is not rooted, can i downgrade it?
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you need to create a goldcard to downgrade.
don't say afterwards you hadn't been warned: during this process you *can* brick your phone, you will need to read and learn a lot, it is a PITA. once you're done you have a flipping clock, but the rest of the apps on your phone will be slow and lagging. you won't be satisfied, and you will most certainly say that all this is not worth having a flip clock.
i wish you good luck downgrading, luckily my phone came with a 1.76 rom so i never had to go through the process...
Kendong2, I agree. Its a path that couls lead to misery.
On the other hand,this should go down as love story where an eliment of Hero becomes like lethal attraction. Nowt wrong with that.
kendong2 said:
you need to create a goldcard to downgrade.
don't say afterwards you hadn't been warned: during this process you *can* brick your phone, you will need to read and learn a lot, it is a PITA. once you're done you have a flipping clock, but the rest of the apps on your phone will be slow and lagging. you won't be satisfied, and you will most certainly say that all this is not worth having a flip clock.
i wish you good luck downgrading, luckily my phone came with a 1.76 rom so i never had to go through the process...
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Thanks, after this... i can live without flip clock.
I hope however that some developer try to port old and working flip clock to newer builds equipped phones.
But... if i root my device and flash an older rom zip file? Is it dangerous too?
code72 said:
But... if i root my device and flash an older rom zip file? Is it dangerous too?
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it is basically the same process, but in this case it is worth the effort
you can also try the flashrec method, it was updated these days so it might work with newer roms now. you gotta check that, i have never used flashrec either, but from what i read it is WAY easier than the goldcard.
edit: once you have the custom recovery you can try an update.zip from an older rom, then you can see what you have to dismiss for a flipping clock... roms are in the stickies, to answer the thread title
kendong2 said:
it is basically the same process, but in this case it is worth the effort
you can also try the flashrec method, it was updated these days so it might work with newer roms now. you gotta check that, i have never used flashrec either, but from what i read it is WAY easier than the goldcard.
edit: once you have the custom recovery you can try an update.zip from an older rom, then you can see what you have to dismiss for a flipping clock... roms are in the stickies, to answer the thread title
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Thanks a lot, but once i have rooted i can take out HtcClockWidget apk from an older rom, replace it in a newer update rom .zip, sign it and flash it, am i wrong?
Has someone tried this before?
code72 said:
Has someone tried this before?
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this is the point where you need to search the forum.
omokas said:
Here you can find old update.zip for your HTC HERO
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...oms-radios-in-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/
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Thank you very much, i flashed update-hero-generic-1.79.482.3-signed.zip and for now i'm happy with my "a little bit slower but with flipping clock" Hero.
Only problem is that i'd like to have root permission but on that link there are only newer rom rooted. What can i do?
EDIT: i followed howto and rooted it myself
Where can i find x10 mini pro ROM and can anyone recommend a ROM.
thanks
We don't have a way of flashing the phone yet, so no ROMs for you.
Any reason why ? sorry for the nub question.
cheers,
It's just that no dev's been trying to do it I guess
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Any reason why ? sorry for the nub question.
cheers,
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The biggest hurdle is getting past the bootloader. The different handset manufacturers all use their own bootloader and flashing tools. These tools are secured to prevent "unauthorised" tampering with the firmware. Until our intrepid developer friends have found a way past these pesky little hurdles we're stuck with stock firmware.
Hope this helps.
J.
so i guess you can only root x10 mini pro
Thanks
ok, thanks a lot jamesg
Theres a way to flash a rom now.
I hope new roms will be coming soon, especially with android 2.2 or 2.3.
what do you want to flash?
i can flash this 1_1_A_0_12
U20a_WORLD_1_2_5_CDF1238_2298
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_0199
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_1760
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_1762
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2164
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2168
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2296
mariosraptor said:
what do you want to flash?
i can flash this 1_1_A_0_12
U20a_WORLD_1_2_5_CDF1238_2298
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_0199
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_1760
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_1762
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2164
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2168
U20i_WORLD_1_8_CDF1238_2296
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We want to flash custom roms made by chefs
And hopefully it will have newer android version
Alex2003 said:
Theres a way to flash a rom now.
I hope new roms will be coming soon, especially with android 2.2 or 2.3.
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Is that confirmed?
...would be nice to have the bootloader cracked an therefore to have custom roms finally
There's already a custom 2.1 ROM available for the bigdaddy x10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835308
They're still ironing out bugs but they are making good progress.
What we need now is someone who can port it to the minis
thompson0206 said:
Where can i find x10 mini pro ROM and can anyone recommend a ROM.
thanks
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go to xperiaminicyanogen wordpress com
It has all roms for Xperia x10 Mini pro!!
N according to me.. Minicm7 Pro by Paul-xxx iz d best rom ever!!
download link:
Is this the real 2.2 from android/tmobile. Were did u get it. I just went on the website of tmobile n there was no 2.2. ?
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I'm using the US T-Mobile Froyo ROM now and it appears quite polished to me. Check the Development forum for more info. If you are on T-Mobile USA and want Froyo then you want this ROM. It even comes with a couple of new apps:
3G Mobile Hotspot
T-Mobile TV
DriveSmart
Still full blur but is noticeably faster.
Hi,
is there german inside?
If i install this, i can went back to 2.1 ??
Ist it realy Froyo???
Works with GSM germany??
Download did not work.
Is it the same sbf like the leak T-Mobile Rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922430
I also use tmobile froyo and it's great. It doesn't have german but it haves englisch and Spain.
And flash is working very good
HomerGangster said:
I also use tmobile froyo and it's great. It doesn't have german but it haves englisch and Spain.
And flash is working very good
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Morelocal 2 from market could help you. Install and add german. After that you will have complet german rom.
rootable? anyone have a progress report before i do this?
Yes, it's rootable. Users report that it's stable and fast.
Downgrading is an issue though. At this time, there's no way to downgrade...
watt9493 said:
rootable? anyone have a progress report before i do this?
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Beach_Head said:
Downgrading is an issue though. At this time, there's no way to downgrade...
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It's possible to upgrade to other roms? Or to root it and then restore a nandroid backup?
wangke2128 said:
download link:
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Man! When I need it the most, the link is dead!
Hello, been having wars with my provider (signal) so now im back , there's a few questions i need answered.
1. my andriod is V2.1, Build :2.0.a.0.504, is this the best build for a generic x10i from SE?
2. Will this version support multi-touch, if it requires upgrading, will it remove my settings again?
3. Im looking at doing the beta Froyo upgrade, isnt it possible to run the SE "bloat" programs like Mediascape and timescape and creatouch on it?
4. Im trying to figure away to tunnle a connection so i dont need to use easyteether, i know Froyo has this ability with it, but how can i get 2.1 to get this? or do i still require an app on my driod to do that, as i find that the app bottlenecks it from time to time. (done tests where my Internet on pc slow, but the phone quicker)
5. i ran a rooting program, where u switched off an on ur phone, and it installed a super user program, isnt there another way to just make it super user with out having to have the super user application which i could of gotten from andriod market?
Please assist
p.s aren't you guys already working on throwing out 2.3 for the x10 already? or was it just a rummor?
sbdragon89 said:
3. Im looking at doing the beta Froyo upgrade, isnt it possible to run the SE "bloat" programs like Mediascape and timescape and creatouch on it?
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Short answer; no. Maybe creatouch, but not media/timescape
4. Im trying to figure away to tunnle a connection so i dont need to use easyteether, i know Froyo has this ability with it, but how can i get 2.1 to get this? or do i still require an app on my driod to do that, as i find that the app bottlenecks it from time to time. (done tests where my Internet on pc slow, but the phone quicker)
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Froyo has the ability built in, but SE's kernel does not support native teethering. You're stuck with 3d party teethering apps.
5. i ran a rooting program, where u switched off an on ur phone, and it installed a super user program, isnt there another way to just make it super user with out having to have the super user application which i could of gotten from andriod market?
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Rooting the phone can be done without installing SU and installin SU does not root your phone. SU is a program that tells you what other programs ask for "admin" on your phone and lets you decide if they should hav it.
Please assist
p.s aren't you guys already working on throwing out 2.3 for the x10 already? or was it just a rummor?
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2.3 is being worked on, allthough the dev working on it just had a hardware failure on his HDD, so he has to start over.
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You are a super person! any case i did the optimisation thing last night PaV190 speeding up tutorial, which helped me understand things allot better thanks for the support. i guess this thread can be closed now
sbdragon89 said:
Hello, been having wars with my provider (signal) so now im back , there's a few questions i need answered.
1. my andriod is V2.1, Build :2.0.a.0.504, is this the best build for a generic x10i from SE?
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2.1.A.0.435, find in dev section.
sbdragon89 said:
2. Will this version support multi-touch, if it requires upgrading, will it remove my settings again?
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Yes, it support MT, you'll get new, fresh firmware.
um if i upgrade the firmware will it destroy all my date like it did with the move from 1.6 to 2.1? also how about the addons i done like jit? will they be fine or will i have to re do them.
Also im no where near america so version for x10a i dont think will work to great
sbdragon89 said:
um if i upgrade the firmware will it destroy all my date like it did with the move from 1.6 to 2.1? also how about the addons i done like jit? will they be fine or will i have to re do them.
Also im no where near america so version for x10a i dont think will work to great
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Hi,
I also didn`t live near americas (hell there`s atlantic ocean between us ) and i have 435 installed.
It will wipe all your thing.
Just like format c: (**** i miss that)
The best way to do everything with just one tool is flashtool. There you can do almost everything.
If there`s any doubt go HERE
Bah! Ill just stay with standard rom with me trying iin prove it uf possible
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sbdragon89 said:
Bah! Ill just stay with standard rom with me trying iin prove it uf possible
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Suite yourself, but we prefer 2.2 & custom roms
Just got a Sony Ericsson X10 and it has Android 1.6. I want to upgrade to the latest version of android and want to enable features like multi touch.. How do i upgrade my phone? I dont know anything about android and most of the posts here have just confused me
Hi - and welcome..
Go to the Sony Ericsson website and download and install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to your PC..
Fire that up and follow the onscreen instructions (carefully)..
That will get you upto the latest version of the firmware for your phone..
It may NOT be the latest available firmware though depending on whether your phone is customised by a specific carrier/ network?
If it doesn't upgrade you then look settings and about phone then tell us the country and customisation info in there..
Good luck..
If you're feeling brave you can root it too.. and do a load of other stuff.. (took me a while to build up the courage to get into all that side of it.. but was worth it in the end, cos phone performance can be improved dramatically)!
alamode said:
Just got a Sony Ericsson X10 and it has Android 1.6. I want to upgrade to the latest version of android and want to enable features like multi touch.. How do i upgrade my phone? I dont know anything about android and most of the posts here have just confused me
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Greets alamode, congrats on your new X10, and welcome to xda.
First off, it's great to hear that you have at least tried to find a place to start with your Android, and I know it can be rather daunting, as well as time consuming.
- If you're only interested in official Sony Ericsson (SE) Firmwares then you can just simply connect your phone to your computer after having installed PC companion on it
and follow the instructions. This should give you the latest official rendition of Android for the X10 which is 2.1 and includes dual touch.
- If however you wish Custom Firmwares which go well beyond anything that Sony could ever offer than I would recommend after having updated through PC Companion
(above) the next step is to 'Root' your X10 which allows you greater access and control over your device and the ability to 'Flash' (install) the many custom Themes, Apps, and ofcourse Firmwares(ROM)s
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
This should get you started. Read, learn what you can, if you need help/have a question -------> Use the search feature built into this Forum OR even Google it!
Have fun
Thanks for the quick reply guys !..
Well yeah i heard that rooting/flashing your phone opens up a whole new world for you so im definately interested in that. i've heard Sony ericsson wont upgrade X10 to latest versions of android? Can we still update them after rooting/flashing our device?
Anyways ill update my device first from Sony ericsson then.. After that i'll have to root my device? Since i dont know much about rooting/flashing can someone just guide me as to what that is and what it does? Whats the difference between rooting and flashing?
And thanks guys you lot are helpful !
Return it and get a diffrent phone
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rtblittlebrown said:
Return it and get a diffrent phone
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Um No...
Trying to update but keep getting this : unable to install or start phone software update components
Try doing a repair first then try the upgrade..
For rooting.. go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248 download Superoneclick to your pc and run it from there..
Rooting will give you access to the system files so if you start rooting around in there deleting things then it can be dangerous - but you can always reflash/ repair using SEUS.
Rooting will also give you the opportunity to install custom ROMS which you'll find on the Dev sub-forum.
Would also recommend that you install JIT once rooted, as this gives a big performance boost. You'll find that on these x10 forums too.
Alright.. This is so frustrating. Been trying to root my phone all night but not really able to get anywhere.. Here's what i did..
First i finally upgraded to 2.1.. I used another PC and somehow it didnt give me the error i was getting earlier at the other PC. Not sure what was the problem there.
After upgrading to 2.1 i decided to root. First i used the SuperOneClick file to root my phone. After rooting, I installed BusyBox and then kept installing xRecovery but with no luck. xRecovery would just not install !!! I coped the apk file and ran the install from the phone, I got the icon but after getting the icon when it comes to the installing part it just freezes and after a while i get an error which gives me 2 options, Either to force close or to wait. I tried the other method too, the pushing method using X10ModTool and that didnt work either. After lots of tries and after getting extremely frustrated i uninstalled the apps and tried to start fresh.. I unrooted my phone using SuperOneClick and decided to root using z4root. I got the icon in the menu for z4root and i clicked on permanent root.. My phone restarts but i dont see the SuperUser icon anywhere.. If i try to install BusyBox it keeps on saying that its trying to get information..
So, So extremely frustrating !
Oh and i forgot to mention that after upgrading to 2.1, my Phone seems to have become slower while swishing between screens..
Which build number version do you have as the Superoneclick is for 2.1.A.0.435 and 2.0.2.A.0.24.
2.1.A.0.435
Im just not able to get root access ! Ive tried X10 Flash Tool, Ive tried SuperOneClick, Ive tried another software as well.. I just cant seem to get the root access..
I Installed Root checker and everytime after i root i check and it says that you do not have root access.. :S
help !
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
alamode said:
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
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now install xrecovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955703#post11379858
for optimizations: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11379941#post11379941
alamode said:
Update:
Finally made it.. Reset my phone and followed the instructions on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934486
Now i just want to know how can i make the performance of my phone a bit better and now that i have my device rooted, what should i do next with it?
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Install xRecovery and then you can even upgrade your phone to 2.2 there are some good ROMS available on this forum, you can check this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=617
Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
Okay.. ran a few of those optimizations and stuff and the phone is running a bit better. Can you guys tell me what is a good Benchmark score for Stock 2.1 on x10? im getting 33.4 MFLOPS right now.. is that alright?
I still am experiencing a little stutter in the menus, so i installed LauncherPro and that seems to have taken care of it.. I dont understand why cant i get the stutter to go away in the original home screen?
Lastly, Another problem ive been having.. My mobile is connected via USB but instead of it charging up, It is very very slowly losing charge. It went from 95% to 89% in around 45-60 minutes. Whats that all about?
alamode said:
Thanks. Yeah i have xrecovery installed as well.
What is basically a ROM? From my understanding its a customized firmware? If so, Which ones the best at the moment? I cannot compromise on functionality (as in i dont want that i cannot use bluetooth/camera/wifi or some other feature because of the rom). So basically i just want a stable rom in which i dont have any limitations. Also what is the advantage of using another rom anyway?
Thanks !
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v4.3. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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For me the best 2.1 ROM so far is bluesparks, it is very fast and stable. Everything works in this ROM.
As for a 2.2 ROM, i just love wolfbreak's CM6.1.3 v1.4. Everything works except for the camcorder. For getting the camcorder to work you can download video illusion from the market. The quality wont be as good though. However this ROM is just too good. Too fast and stable with good animations.
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Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
alamode said:
Is this the 2.2 Rom you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
Secondly, If i do install this ROM, Will all my applications and everything be deleted? Is there a way to just simply install the ROM and keep everything as it is?
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Yeah, that is the 2.2 ROM I was talking about. Make sure you install the correct one depending on your baseband.
In order to keep everything, make a backup of your apps using titanium backup. You can then restore your apps after installing this ROM. Thats what I did.
Wolfbreak has given another way here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11394960&postcount=716
Ah thanks, I might go for 2.1 cause of the camcoder.. Any chance of a fix for it coming in 2.2?
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