Hi there
I'm new here,and I own a HTC Hero (GSM) which I really like it! I was waiting for the official 2.1 update from HTC but I soon found out that HTC keep postponing the release date and I really can't wait anymore.
I really want to root my phone and install a custom rom,I've keep searching for guides and "how to" toipics from XDA and google but I really don't understand a lot of what they were saying.
Alright here is my question
1. What is Vanilla,Espresso and this Kitchen thingy?
2. What does this full wipe means? does it really wipe all my data on my phone?
3. What is a busybox,VPN,APN, and AOSP?
4. What is this Launcher 2 and HelixLauncher thing?
5. Does the Custom Rom (Android 2.1 custom rom) have bluetooth file sharing features?
6. How do I install this "Apps 2 SD"?
7. Which is better way to root the phone? The unlokr.com (one click rooting) way or the XDA ones?
8. What is JIT? I've seen a lot of rom have this JIT enabled thingy...
9. Which is the best custom rom on XDA? (doesn't matter if it wasn't a Sense UI one,I just want a stable,fast,less buggy custom rom)
Sorry for asking a lot of qustions,but I really want to make sure what am I doing before rooting and installing custom rom on my HTC Hero.
many thanks in advance!
Ng LC said:
1. What is Vanilla,Espresso and this Kitchen thingy?
2. What does this full wipe means? does it really wipe all my data on my phone?
3. What is a busybox,VPN,APN, and AOSP?
4. What is this Launcher 2 and HelixLauncher thing?
5. Does the Custom Rom (Android 2.1 custom rom) have bluetooth file sharing features?
6. How do I install this "Apps 2 SD"?
7. Which is better way to root the phone? The unlokr.com (one click rooting) way or the XDA ones?
8. What is JIT? I've seen a lot of rom have this JIT enabled thingy...
9. Which is the best custom rom on XDA? (doesn't matter if it wasn't a Sense UI one,I just want a stable,fast,less buggy custom rom)
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1.Vanilla=Type of ROM where is no HTC stuff like Sense included.
Espresso= Version of Android
Kitchen= Select which apps u want to use on certain custom ROM´s.
2: This mean u shoud wipe data/factory reset, wipe Dalvik(APP)Cache, Wipe SD:ExT Partition (If its there)
3.Busybox= Root Features for your Hero, VPN= ?, APN=Mobile Network Connection Points?, AOSP= Android Open Source Project
4.Launcher2= HomeApp with 5 Homescreens, HelixLauncher= Another Home App
5.Yes they have but u should not use them.
6. Different on every ROM. APPS2SD means that u can install apps on your SDcard.
7.One Click Rooting should not work anymore so u should use the XDA´s one.
8.JIT is a combile method that translate directly to maschine code i think please use google.
9.Best is Kimera 1.6 or Modaco 3.2 - u should not use 2.1 ROMS they are quiete to buggy!
I sell my Hero next Week when my Desire is Arrived =) But have fun with the Hero ;-)
PS: Sry for my bad English.
1. Vanilla means stock android, without any visual or functional enhancements. Espresso is a User Interface, just like Sense. The kitchen is used for adding or removing ROM components(and other stuff too).
2. Full wipe means erasing all data and cache. Yes, you lose all your installed apps, contacts, texts and such. Basically it's a factory reset.
3. Busybox extends the android shell functionality. VPN = virtual private network, APN = access point name, AOSP = android open source project -- you could google for all
As you can see, all the information i've provided you can be found by searching google. So, to help you enhance your 'googling' skills, I will let you answer the remaining questions by yourself.
Moreover, this is the development section. Next time post these kinds of questions in the Q&A section.
RaduG said:
2. Full wipe means erasing all data and cache. Yes, you lose all your installed apps, contacts, texts and such. Basically it's a factory reset.
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You dont loose your contacts if they are saved to sim
shotgunfool said:
You dont loose your contacts if they are saved to sim
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Or Google, that's often the preferable choice.
RaduG said:
1. Vanilla means stock android, without any visual or functional enhancements. Espresso is a User Interface, just like Sense. The kitchen is used for adding or removing ROM components(and other stuff too).
2. Full wipe means erasing all data and cache. Yes, you lose all your installed apps, contacts, texts and such. Basically it's a factory reset.
3. Busybox extends the android shell functionality. VPN = virtual private network, APN = access point name, AOSP = android open source project -- you could google for all
As you can see, all the information i've provided you can be found by searching google. So, to help you enhance your 'googling' skills, I will let you answer the remaining questions by yourself.
Moreover, this is the development section. Next time post these kinds of questions in the Q&A section.
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Thx for the help and I'm sorry that I post it to the wrong section...
Should I wait?
Alright,sorry for double posting but I really want to ask this qustions,well actually I should ask this question myself but I want some opinion from u guys
Should I wait for the official release from HTC for the Android 2.1 with Sense for the HTC Hero?
just stay on original/stock rom . 2.73.xxx.xx
This is better. and wait for 2.1 update
it's my opinion.
Ng LC said:
Alright,sorry for double posting but I really want to ask this qustions,well actually I should ask this question myself but I want some opinion from u guys
Should I wait for the official release from HTC for the Android 2.1 with Sense for the HTC Hero?
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You're asking mostly people who haven't waited... do you really think you'll get an objective answer?
How pissed off are you with 1.5? Have you seen/used 2.1? Did you like it? etc etc etc
fallos said:
just stay on original/stock rom . 2.73.xxx.xx
This is better. and wait for 2.1 update
it's my opinion.
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Then if you install 2.1 stock, it'll lock the phone down removing the possibility of ever rooting it, no?
Personally I'd root it and go with modaco latest if you want it roughly as stock but with some bugfixes then you've got the option of using custom roms in the future or whatever you want. you only need to root it once then you can do whatever you like.
xtcislove said:
1.Vanilla=Type of ROM where is no HTC stuff like Sense included.
Espresso= Version of Android
Kitchen= Select which apps u want to use on certain custom ROM´s.
2: This mean u shoud wipe data/factory reset, wipe Dalvik(APP)Cache, Wipe SD:ExT Partition (If its there)
3.Busybox= Root Features for your Hero, VPN= ?, APN=Mobile Network Connection Points?, AOSP= Android Open Source Project
4.Launcher2= HomeApp with 5 Homescreens, HelixLauncher= Another Home App
5.Yes they have but u should not use them.
6. Different on every ROM. APPS2SD means that u can install apps on your SDcard.
7.One Click Rooting should not work anymore so u should use the XDA´s one.
8.JIT is a combile method that translate directly to maschine code i think please use google.
9.Best is Kimera 1.6 or Modaco 3.2 - u should not use 2.1 ROMS they are quiete to buggy!
I sell my Hero next Week when my Desire is Arrived =) But have fun with the Hero ;-)
PS: Sry for my bad English.
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why shouldn't I use the Bluetooth file sharing features on the custom rom?
Alright,now I have another question,is jit enabled rom better than the non-jit custom rom?
Ng LC said:
why shouldn't I use the Bluetooth file sharing features on the custom rom?
Alright,now I have another question,is jit enabled rom better than the non-jit custom rom?
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JIT enabled ROMs will be almost definitely faster than non-JIT roms.
Ng LC said:
Alright,sorry for double posting but I really want to ask this qustions,well actually I should ask this question myself but I want some opinion from u guys
Should I wait for the official release from HTC for the Android 2.1 with Sense for the HTC Hero?
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Use the official 1.5 rom for a week to two weeks, then root and install a few different custom roms for a week to two weeks and then see what you prefer, you can either stay rooted on a custom rom or you can revert back to the original 1.5 official
there is a reason why Google was invented. e.g. you would be able to find stuff on ROMs like http://android.modaco.com/content/h.../304106/revote-for-best-2-1-rom-w-benchmarks/
shenshang said:
there is a reason why Google was invented. e.g. you would be able to find stuff on ROMs like
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I know google was invented to search for things,but I just can't really find the answer that I was looking for...
Edit: Alrite,there is another question,can I still use Chinese Keyboard when flashing the custom rom?
Ng LC said:
I know google was invented to search for things,but I just can't really find the answer that I was looking for...
Edit: Alrite,there is another question,can I still use Chinese Keyboard when flashing the custom rom?
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Is that an app or built in?
if built in, maybe - check with the rom creator first
if app - yes...
then,
does Kimera custom rom (android 1.5) have chinese input support?
and how about the Modaco custom rom (also android 1.5),does it also have chinese input support too?
and if u say that there is an app to enable chinese input,what is the name of the app?
Ng LC said:
then,
does Kimera custom rom (android 1.5) have chinese input support?
and how about the Modaco custom rom (also android 1.5),does it also have chinese input support too?
and if u say that there is an app to enable chinese input,what is the name of the app?
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alrite,I think the first question about custom rom chinese input support was a bit noob,I should have just ask
is there an app to enable chinese input,what is the name of the app?
Ng LC said:
alrite,I think the first question about custom rom chinese input support was a bit noob,I should have just ask
is there an app to enable chinese input,what is the name of the app?
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OIC - i've no idea. Sometimes the custom rom's have support for other languages and keyboards, some have better support than others. Check the market before or check with your preferred rom developer before flashing!
How can i install cmw on top of xrecovery? Is any .apk? because i tried other methods with no result
I have the mini pro
Wich ROM are you using ? Hope you have your device Rooted.
More info here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106146&highlight=clockwork+recovery
Still, the newest version can be installed only through the CWM itself, so i would suggest to look for an older version. BUT...if you want to install it through xRecovery you can try attachments from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106146&highlight=clockwork+recovery&page=9
I have not tested them...
Or easier just install it from the app made by D4rkn3ssys
Look for it on the apps and themes section or in the link on his signature
And if you want to download custom roms he also has an app to dowload the latest roms and hotfixes for them!
Shadow_Android said:
Or easier just install it from the app made by D4rkn3ssys
Look for it on the apps and themes section or in the link on his signature
And if you want to download custom roms he also has an app to dowload the latest roms and hotfixes for them!
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i'm sure he is on stock and the installer no longer supports stock 2.1
By the way I've done it manually by merging one file from xrec to cmw and then move cmw's files to system folder via root explorer.. thanx for your help although
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I apologize to anyone who downloaded the installer before 09/21/12, the installer was in trouble why not had any real action.
Please downloading the new version that is corrected.
Graphical installer (aroma) specific for Razr with ICS with options for any Rom and other specific for MIUI.
You can choose:
General
overclock/downclock and init.d
Install kernel governors read more at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754888
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/3444-governors-and-schedulers-explained/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24233103&postcount=3
Sets pegasusq and sio and also enables init.d
Reduce VSEL keeping speeds standards, feel free to change these parameters in /etc/init.d/90tweaks_razr_ics.
boot
Project Lense BootMenu, read more at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351
droid boot animation
other
Swype Keyboard extracted from the official rom ics razr, dsp and gapps.
MIUI
Install: go launcher, google galery, cyano mail and video editor.
MIUI Clean
Uninstall unnecessary applications such as supermarket, GameCenter and others.
Download
thx
whirleyes, Ahmad Amarullah and others.
interesting...tq
could you go deeper about the how to install?
I know that it needs cwm to be installed but I would be happy to know if somebody uses the rom tool bootstrap what are the results?
does it overwrite with its own bootmenu or what?
how do you configured the installer...I know how...but most people I think would like to know...and I'm just tired and would be happy on my own...just kidding right!
triplex76 said:
could you go deeper about the how to install?
I know that it needs cwm to be installed but I would be happy to know if somebody uses the rom tool bootstrap what are the results?
does it overwrite with its own bootmenu or what?
how do you configured the installer...I know how...but most people I think would like to know...and I'm just tired and would be happy on my own...just kidding right!
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Installs on any bootstraper normally not need to do any cleanup. One of the options the installer is just install plbootmenu that this case will uninstall razr touch black.
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right...but something is broken...
I tried to install only the kernel modules selecting just that and even if it says installation succesful I can't see any new modules been loaded ... they are not inside system/lib/modules ... so they aren't copied at all..
stock rooted ics 4.0.4 rom with latest ota update. international razr
Try to mount system under Mount & Format before you flash the modules. Just an Idea, i've not used this Zip. I always apply the Modules manually by put the needed one into the lib/modules Folder and start them through my init.d script.
BTW: That's not an OP which is clear stated. Maybe some more Informations about How To???
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right...but something is broken...
I tried to install only the kernel modules selecting just that and even if it says installation succesful I can't see any new modules been loaded ... they are not inside system/lib/modules ... so they aren't copied at all..
stock rooted ics 4.0.4 rom with latest ota update. international razr
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I apologize to anyone who downloaded the installer before 09/21/12, the installer was in trouble why not had any real action.
Please downloading the new version that is corrected.
Thanx, its real good utility pack with cool installer. Request for new features, e.g. Cyan addressbook, cyan dialer and other cyan features!
Please, add Apex Launcher and QuickPic as option, and more bootanimations, of course =)
sorry for the OT question...
does somebody know how to change moto gallery with another one even for the camera app?
cause camera app even if you freeze or delete the stock one does not find the alternative one you install.
is there some solution ?
I really can't stand the motolag gallery....I got a sgs2 and every time I use its gallery and after use the moto one...I want to cry
however I'm using 900-1050-1100-1150-1200 mv for the cpu and I really doubled the standby time which is great and the device stay way cooler even when stressed
I have MIUI installed as 2nd system. Can I use this as is or should I convert it with BootMenu?
theZest said:
I have MIUI installed as 2nd system. Can I use this as is or should I convert it with BootMenu?
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It will be apply to 1st system only. Hi) But, i think you can easily modify scripts for 2nd system
Works fine for the second system after the conversion with BootMenu.
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Hey guys. I am using the Padawan ROM and it does not come with S Memo and S Note. I want to learn how to install these apps on custom ROM's that do not include the S-Apps. I tried flashing someone's ZIP and changing the permissions using Root Explorer and it didn't work. I also tried adding the apk's to the system app folder manually and changing the permissions. This was also a no go. Has anyone been able to successfully do this on custom ROM's that do not have the S-apps? If so, can you guys shoot me a bit of help?
If you were unable to successfully install the apks manually, I would recommend that you could:
A) restore your backup of your stock ROM (I'm assuming that you would be clever enough to create a CWM or TWRP backup before flashing a custom ROM),
B) use Titanium Backup to backup the S-Apps (really you should backup all your apps just to be safe),
C) flash the custom ROM of your choice and restore your apps using Titanium Backup. However please note that you can only restore the S-Apps to Touchwiz based ROMs.
I hope this is helpful for you!
Malice9127 said:
Hey guys. I am using the Padawan ROM and it does not come with S Memo and S Note. I want to learn how to install these apps on custom ROM's that do not include the S-Apps. I tried flashing someone's ZIP and changing the permissions using Root Explorer and it didn't work. I also tried adding the apk's to the system app folder manually and changing the permissions. This was also a no go. Has anyone been able to successfully do this on custom ROM's that do not have the S-apps? If so, can you guys shoot me a bit of help?
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I've seen many developers write that the s-pen apps require TouchWiz framework ( i.e., s-pen will not work on any CM or other non-TW based ROMs).
Here's hoping someone find a work around.
Da g has successfully ported hovering point in a couple of his custom ROMs that are mixed of different bases loaded
I'm also very interested in seeing the touchwiz/pen based features (snote, smemo and related features) in JB. I'm running the paranoidandroid hybrid cm10 ROM (love it so far!) and these capabilities would really round it out for me.
S-apps are TW dependent, and require the Touchwiz framework to function....
We may see JB TW based roms in the future that contain these APK's, but until an official JB update is sent to the note 1...(if ever) we are forced to use a TW rom (UCLF6)....or a play store variant of the S-apps,....g
Papyrus
I installed Papyrus to get some of that capability back. I read about it somewhere here. It has just been ported to GNote in the last little while I believe. projectpapyrus dot com
Malice9127 said:
Hey guys. I am using the Padawan ROM and it does not come with S Memo and S Note. I want to learn how to install these apps on custom ROM's that do not include........ If so, can you guys shoot me a bit of help?
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Malice9127
The Padawan ROM is ICS based but the author pulled out those apps (along with many other apps). But he saved off all the extracted apps which can be found on a link he provided in the OP (the server has been down lately though).
So go to that link, download the 2 apps u want then reboot into recovery and install the zips. That's it.
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Im running the same rom and If u looking for the 2 S-pens apk I got them right before the site went down. Just injected the two apk into into the rom using your recovery(CWM/TWRP) using install zip
http://db.tt/KsxkrKZB
http://db.tt/l1oGSpEd
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1. How do i choose the right rom for my phone? where can i view the different roms and their features and download them?
Luckily I know how to install rom's.
2. How do i choose the right kernel for my phone? I need a kernel with init.d support so i can use script manager to enable moving apps to the external SD.
Where can i view the different kernels and their features and download them?
3. How do I install kernels?
Thank you for your help.
The Firestorm7 said:
1. How do i choose the right rom for my phone? where can i view the different roms and their features and download them?
Luckily I know how to install rom's.
2. How do i choose the right kernel for my phone? I need a kernel with init.d support so i can use script manager to enable moving apps to the external SD.
Where can i view the different kernels and their features and download them?
3. How do I install kernels?
Thank you for your help.
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To choose the right ROM you need to be in the correct forum first (for your phone!) and to check for the android development sub forums, most ROMS land there... the kind developers that call xda home make a huge effort to make their ROM posts as informative and accurate as possible, they include tons of screenshots, the spec and features list for their ROMS, a couple of variants and mods sometimes, a changelog and the download links
For the S3, i've found the Siyah kernel to be the most reliable and battery efficient
And kernels are installed pretty much like any other flashable zip in most cases, power users do this with adb and some other methods i'm not aware of (and rather not be, i know the basics and most importantly, know how to follow instructions to the letter, doing this yourself will save you hours of frustration and anger)
As a personal note, the FoxHound rom for the S3 is mighty awesome, it comes with AROMA (a touch installer that pops up after you've begun to flash it with your recovery, it allows you to customize the ROM to your needs before starting to use it) and has TONS of options to tailor it to your preference, it also doesn't eliminate the samsung features completely (although you CAN eliminate them should you want it so)
I hope this was helpful
P.S: thank me if you like it, there's a button for it
Start by reading the stickied faqs and guides.
jje
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