I'm looking for a good 2.2 Sense based ROM. I currently have Kaosfroyo, but I want something with Sense. I kinda like Sense, and although I'll likely at least have LauncherPro on there, I'd likely use Sense a bit. I don't care about Flash usage, but I would like JIT, Apps2SD, kernel OC(Although I might be tempted to OC using an app), and, many the speed updates that 2.2 provides.
2.1 sense doesn't really feel slower.
I'd stick with xtrSense for now.
Once all the bugs are out of froyo sense ROMS, then they may be worth considering.
For now, 2.1 sense is fast, has all the great features, and is my personal favorite, even over Cyanogenmod ROMS with froyo
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Hi! These days i'm thinking to upgrade my hero to a sense 2.2 rom, but i'm not sure what is the best rom. I want to know too if it's better to install a sense rom than a non-sense rom. What do you recommend me?
Thanks.
there is no sense 2.2 ROM for the moment. only AOSP (non-sense).
and this must go in questions not development.
you can choose from Villan/Cronos/Fusion Froyo. which one you think suits you best.
AT the moment, there is no Sense 2.2 ROM. It will come sometime in this Q3 or maybe Q4 for the Legend, so we can port it.
I'm using VillianRom12, which is Sense. It's really good, not the fastest ROM and it's a tinybit ugly (1.5 Sense looks so good IMO). I'd recommend it.
And which rom do you recommend me? With sense or no-sense, and 2.1 or 2.2...
Depends,2.2 is still a little unstable but very usable where 2.1 is really stable just try each one see how it feels.Test drive them
im using cronos froyo atm which is a 2.2 rom, its very fast and very stable so i recommend that
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im using cronos froyo atm which is a 2.2 rom, its very fast and very stable so i recommend that
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The OP was looking for a sense ROM though. Probably should point out Cronos froyo isn't sense, like all other Froyo ROMs. It's 2.1 for sense I'm afraid...
I recommend this:
http://hero-roms.blogspot.com/2010/08/edge-hero-112.html
it is 2.1 Sense.
smooth and battery life is just great ; )
my favorite 2.1 sense rom is cronos droid 2.1
it's so similar to the 1.5 stock sense but with all of the 2.1 features and nice extras we all love such as automatic apps2sd etc.
the same can be said of most 2.1 sense roms these days, VR12, chocolate eclair 2.0
I just fine that cronos roms work perfectly out of the box without issues, his froyo rom too if you like bleeding edge.
There are lots though - and there's one called RC something which is also really really nice. (by robo somethingorother LoL)
What is the most used ROM for HTC hero 2.1?
TBH couldn't tell you which is the most used or which I use since I use Android 2.1 however if you are looking for a regular Sense ROM I suggest this one. It has tons of options and is smooth and nice (at least it was the last time I tried it). And if you want an Espresso Sense ROM you would want this one. I have never really tried an Espresso ROM but this one looks like it should be good. For differences just visit both links and compare the screen shots, they should be generally the same thing just with different GUI layouts and minor changes but I could be wrong since I never looked into Espresso ROMs.
Cyanogen 6.1 froyo is the most stable and doesn't have any force closures.
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You should try a Froyo rom like cm 6.1 or.Villain 1.6. Its faster, better battery life and memory management. There is no downside on these roms.
Floyo 1.1.9 is my favourite so far... have yet to try FV1.6.1 though. Will probably give it a go once the initial teething problems are sorted.
But coming from FV1.5, Floyo is very quick! And much better on battery life. Best thing to do is try them out for yourself
Hi,
I've been considering installing a custom froyo rom on my Hero, currently running the standard 2.1 sense rom from HTC.
I'm mostly concerned with speed and stability. So will the overall speed of my phone be better with a custom rom (as 2.2 generally is faster than 2.1), will it run smoother, scroll smoother? And how the stability on the current roms?
Can you maybe recommend one?
I'm not so much interested in the new features, but mostly on the speed of the device. So what would you recommend?
I rooted my phone the day I got it back in August 09 and have no regrets at all.
The devs who create the ROMs and custom kernals are usually very good at optimising them better than HTC themselves, so yes... chances are high you will see a big improvement in speed and stability. It doesn't even have to be Froyo.
You do have to be prepared to do a lot of reading and try a few different ROMs and set-ups to get the best out of your device though, but the end result will be worth it.
As for what ROM to go for. I've stuck with VillainROM 12 (Android 2.1) since it was released as it does exactly what I need it to and seems to be very stable. With Flykernal 12-pre2 it's is also very fast, although it was fast enough anyway.
I've never really been tempted by any 2.2 ROMs to be honest. I've tried most of them out but not enough to give any recommendations. Give me a 2.2 Sense ROM with Tristan's SenseVillain theme and I'll happily say good bye to VR12 though.
So, my suggestion to you would be (all at your own risk obviously):
Root it, do a Nandroid back-up, find a decent ROM, flash flykernal, download SetCPU from the Market and then just have a play about until you have a nice mix of speed and stability.
For detailed instructions of each step check the FAQs and guides in the Hero Development section
Yeah I do understand that it will take some time etc for finding roms and all. I've earlier installed custom roms on older windows mobile devices
Anyone can recommend a froyo rom then? It should be faster than a 2.1 rom I would guess. I can live without sense
Floyo 1.2.0 and Flykernal 12-pre2 would be a good place to start your testing then.
Also look into FroydVillain 1.7.2 or even CyanogenMod-6.1, which most non-Sense ROMs will be based on.
Have fun
I currently have FroydVillain 1.7.2 rom on my phone.
I want to try something else because I had some problems with it.
Sometimes the phone is laggy, the messages load time is really slow, sometimes I don't get call and can't make them( ex: someone call me and it does the same thing as if my phone was closed), youtube problems and many other things.
Still there is some things I like about it, the quality of the camera(not really the interface), the easy user interface ( don't really like that half circle in other version), and other things.
So for a guy like me, who dosen't use his phone to play with it or you know, mess with the cpu (and other things like that) what other rom would you advise me.
(I would still like to have something with Android version 2.2.1 or newer, don't know the difference between each but I don't want to have less options or I don't know what)
Thanks.
+ The battery die fast.
In my opinion floyo 1.2 is the best 2.2 rom. no matter what i flash i always end up coming back to it.
I'm using Elelinux's latest Hero ROM, which is very smooth and stable so far. Also, since it's based on CM7 (Android 2.3), you can theme the hell out of it if you like.
Compared to the FroydVillains I've used in the past it maybe isn't quite as fast, but the difference is minimal. Although if you really need some speed, this 2.2-based rom is probably the way to go.
Try some of the latest Gingerbread ROMs. Very smooth and good battery life. If you absolutely must have Froyo, you're not going to find much that improves on what you've already got.
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Cronos is another good Gingerbread ROM as well.
my choice:
2.1 : Sense rom for sure, elelinux's repack is good
2.2 : floyo 1.2, really great!
2.3 : elelinux's one, but with andriod 2.3.2 or before
going to try out the new android 2.3 with sense! hope i will stick on it after
you could try out the wildfire port of gingerbread with sense 2.1. its really cool and quite smooth!
Nothing better than nightly CyanogenMod 7.1! No more invisible menus and it is fast loading ^^
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A work colleague has come to me and asked about the "low memory" warning she keeps getting on her Hero. She is annoyed at having to delete apps all the time.
I'm thinking I want to root it for her, so she can have A2SD, but she is not at all technically inclined.
I need an ultra stable rom that I can flash and forget, I don't want her coming back to me about it.
Also the phone is a laggy POS on the standard 2.1 rom - any speed and battery life improvements would be welcomed!
Personally I would want an AOSP rom, but she used to Sense :-/
Recommendations, please?
Sent from my 'Zed, overclocked to 1.2ghz
VR 13 - overclock to maybe 600MHz for extra speed without sacrificing much battery life.
For the sense roms, it's best to stick with the android 2.1 roms like VR or Elelinux 2.1.
The AOSP 2.2 roms are also stable and both speedmachine, Floyo (1.2) or Froydvillain are really stable.
Sense rom-2.1update1 reloaded by elelinux
AOSP-elelinux 2.3.4 v2.XX
As long as she's a Sense lover you would like to take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090186
Gingerbread-Sense ported from Salsa to hero, being updated under serious work and becoming more stable everytime.
In case she gets convinced about the AOSP:
Erasmux Floyo: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784689
Elelinux Gingerbread 2.3.4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932377
Elelinux Froyo 2.2.1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767886
- All are really stable and ready for daily use, non sluggish nor laggy, read along to make your best choice, changelogs makes it all clear .
And if sticking to 2.1 with Sense is no problem, here's your deal with App2SD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003381
A lot of people suggest Cronos ROMs, but i really never gave that a shot, but i say you also look into that!
most of Elelinux's rom is the best. try it.