Ok so I got my blackstone last week and its great, but really want to have the functionality which is in Dutty's latest ROM. I'm thinking of flashing to it, but have a couple of questions first (I'll admit I'm a complete noob with this). I've searched the forums but can't really find any useful answers...
1. Is there any way that I can add a package or two to Dutty's ROM? I've read quite a few threads giving instructions, so I'll have to try and follow them to do it (if poss). I want to add things like RemoteTracker in so that if my phone's stolen I can still track it.
2. I found a thread saying how to backup the ROM, so I'd do that first so I've got the shipped Orange one handy. But if I happen to mess up adding software to the ROM (which is likely for me), will I be able to restore the Orange ROM or will I be absolutely stuffed?
Thanks!
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I am waiting until the end of the summer to do some phone shopping but in the mean time I want to "spice" up my Tilt.
I am pretty inexperienced to doing anything to my phone but I want to do a full overhaul. Clean everything out and make it as smooth as possible before re downloading some programs(Skyfire, Palringo, Opera Mini, etc)
Any suggestions on what to do? Also is there any way to make Windows Mobile more finger friendly(still running whatever came with the phone, with the exception of running HTC Home)
Thanks in advance.
Jebus Chrit said:
I am waiting until the end of the summer to do some phone shopping but in the mean time I want to "spice" up my Tilt.
I am pretty inexperienced to doing anything to my phone but I want to do a full overhaul. Clean everything out and make it as smooth as possible before re downloading some programs(Skyfire, Palringo, Opera Mini, etc)
Any suggestions on what to do? Also is there any way to make Windows Mobile more finger friendly(still running whatever came with the phone, with the exception of running HTC Home)
Thanks in advance.
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Check out the rom forum. I think you will be impressed. Read through all the posts first. ( I know alot of reading but it is worth it)
I've looks and it's pretty confusing. There seem to be so many choices and a lot keep running into things that work but sometimes everything isn't 100%
Would you recommend a specific ROM and that leaves all the phones capabilities/hardware intact?
They all pretty much do.
Jebus Chrit said:
I've looks and it's pretty confusing. There seem to be so many choices and a lot keep running into things that work but sometimes everything isn't 100%
Would you recommend a specific ROM and that leaves all the phones capabilities/hardware intact?
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It can be pretty confusing! And it can be very intimidating! If you're still running a stock ROM (never flashed anything before) go ahead and read the thread about flashing your first ROM. It contains just about everything you need to know! Read it a couple of times, really.
As for what ROM is best, personally, I like TPC's ROM. Try it out, if you want something different, go with something different.
Just remember a few things:
Follow the first link I gave you. Follow the instructions, step by step! Even if you think taking out the batter doesn't make a difference, do it anyway! Follow the instructions to the letter and you'll be fine.
Once you get it unlocked, flash a stock HTC ROM. Go to HTC.com, support, select AT&T Tilt, download the ROM upgrade, and run it.
From there, if you're going to flash TPC's Elite 3.1Full (second link I gave you), update your SPL. Follow the instructions in the first thread on updating the SPL, and go with 3.29 (if you choose a different ROM, read the thread to find the recommended SPL). One you have the right SPL, flash the ROM. If you have problems with your sound or camera, flash a new radio.
I know it can seem a bit much. But just read everything a few times, and follow all the instructions carefully. These phones are damn near indestructible, so even if some **** goes wrong, the guys here can help you fix it.
SoberGuy posted some very good advice. The instructions he posted are easy to follow and very detailed. As far as the TPC rom, I use on of his roms also. I've only flashed one rom and I'm very happy with the rom that I'm running. Once you get a new rom its like having a new phone all over again.
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SoberGuy posted some very good advice. The instructions he posted are easy to follow and very detailed. As far as the TPC rom, I use on of his roms also. I've only flashed one rom and I'm very happy with the rom that I'm running. Once you get a new rom its like having a new phone all over again.
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You can say that again! I've been dying to upgrade, but trying to hold out for the TP2. I ran Leo's ROM for the longest time. After flashing to TPC's ROM, it's like a brand new phone again! Now I don't worry about having to wait for the TP2, my Kaiser is like a new toy!
Now I'll begin by stating that I know very little about flashing and as much as the great people have tried to explain things. Its all a bit cryptic! especically when you see/read updates here and there. I did try to use the tutorial at the start of this thread (seemed easy enough) but hit a wall when I couldn't work out what I was supported to run RUU? Anyway I did find what I'd have to say is the perfect (read easiest) way to do these flashes. Its all based on the stuff the very smart people here have put together but is presented in a more 'user friendly' manner.
Visit: http://thewingster.com/roms.aspx
Choose your ROM (Wing or Touch Pro), I have a Wing and went with the following which allows you to choose what you want. I found choosing everything wasn't a good choice! So I went with the base, then I can install what extras I need afterwards.
http://thewingster.com/choic3s_1.aspx
Then follow the very easy instructions here:
http://thewingster.com/howtoflashnbhuspl.aspx
Note you dont have to worry about doing HardSPL and the like (it must do that as part of the manger software - and you can run it multiple times!! I did as I write I'm on my 3rd ROM!!)
Then you're good to go! I wish I'd found this and 'understood' how easy this was. Kudos to the wingster for doing this, just wish he'd make it even more obvious how easy it is to do! (remember we're all paranoid about bricking our phones!)
Well I hope this helps those who like me was clueless - I might still be clueless but I'm now running WinMob 6.5!
Oh I should also point out that the requirement for SPL 4.XXX still applies (see first post for how to work this out) and I have no affliliation with wingster - just greatful!!
Flashing custom ROMs without first being HardSPL is not advisable or safe for your device. Certain ROMs do not require it, but it is highly recommended as it virtually brick-proofs your phone, and it is fully reversible if you ever need to go back to shipped condition.
Also, this is not posted in the correct forum. This is the Herald Mobile 6 forum, not 6.5, and should be posted in the Herald forum.
They're right!
They're right; the Wingster website is fantastic and I've downloaded just about everything that is on the site and backed it up on a partition. Just do exactly what these instructions tell you to do and once your phone is HardSPL; it literally takes an act of God to brick your phone.
I have had my Touch Diamond for a while but have always been afraid to switch Roms. My battery life is awful and my phone seems really slow. So I have thought about switching Roms. I figure it will make my phone seem new to me again and maybe help with some of my issues.
A couple of questions:
How do I go about doing this the first time? What steps do I need to make sure I do so I don't brick my phone and will still have my contacts and all?
Which Rom would you recommend? I'm on Alltel, I don't know if that matters. I would like something that helps with battery life and performance and also will look cool.
Thanks for any help. I'm sure these are really generic questions, but I don't really know what I am doing with this the first time.
your concats will erase so make sure you get a buckup software to make sure you still have them
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check out the wiki section http://wiki.xda-developers.com/ for starting info on how to flash a ROM.
There are certain things you need to know before flashing like if our phone is locked to a carrier.. you will also probably want to backup your contacts and other info, maybe even emails and txts, so you will need a backup application.
You will probably want to make not of your current phones ROM and radio settings as well.
Keep in mind that there is a risk, however small it may be, to flashing a ROM. Please read up on the steps thoroughly before jumping in for the best chance of success.
note, i am currently in the same boat as you, wanting to flash my first ROM, but am still in the process of educating myself on how it works.
I plan on putting together my own How-To written in complete noob-speak once i have successfully flashed my first....
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dkehler said:
note, i am currently in the same boat as you, wanting to flash my first ROM, but am still in the process of educating myself on how it works.
I plan on putting together my own How-To written in complete noob-speak once i have successfully flashed my first....
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I'm also new to this whole flashing thing.
Recently got bored of the look of my TD from Bell.... and stumbled across this site with so many cool looking ROMS but I have no idea how/where to start even after reading the guides.
Hopefully you have success with yours and teach me and the OP
I apologies if this has (see probably was) posted before, but after some searching I was unable to find anything.
I just rooted my HTC Hero for sprint and was interested in installing the Darchdroid 2.7 ROM. Problem is, I'm not entirely certain of how to do this since I am new to the process. Near as I can figure, you change the name of the zip file he provided to update and tell the phone to flash to that.
Rather than do that and brick my phone however, I'd prefer to get some kind of confirmation or at least some easy directions.
Again, sorry if this is bothering someone. I'm just quite new and don't want to kill my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674833
u dont have to rename it. read the post on his roms thread. it says how to do it
I have a Sprint HTC hero with original everything.
I've been wanting to do a mod but that brings up a few questions.
1) A lot of places say the CM7 mod from here is great for this phone but I clicked around and can't find a list of things it changes/improves. Why would I install a mod and will most things continue to work (market places, email, phone utilities, purchased apps).
2) All roms have those warnings that they void warranty. How often do they brick the device? Is this something I should worry about?
Sorry for the noobish questions but I am looking towards modding the hero but I want to make sure I don't make it worse.
1.) well basically MOD's are roms that people cook themselves from the scratch android or from a base like for example the DesireHD android base. They can do things varying from the look and feel of android to adding elements like being able to browse Privately on your browsers. i know that CM7 allows you to do that. Being able to flash different roms opens up a even bigger Android World.
2.) I have been flashing back and forth for a long time and not once have i bricked the device. Besides not like a little system restore wont fix anything. Also if you happen to send you device into maintenance or repair just restore you phone back to factory settings. All of it is reversible. When i first started out it helped me to really read NOOB forums so i didn't do something i would regret, but you should have nothing to really worry about.
reply from a still nearly noob, although i read alot about roms already and flashed my sgs2. ill just attemt to help you a little here.
1) i now flashed lite'ning rom on my phone as there is no cm7 for it yet. once realeased i will also flash it as i also read that it is the most widely used rom with best support. within a thread of the specific rom there should be a list of improvements/major changes or what will be added if you flash the rom. these and mostly more battery life and/or more speed are the reasons people flash roms. after flashing the phone you will have all the things still working, sometimes even better. for apps it depends on the rom. mine for example didnt require a wipe that delets all you data on the phone. others (as i think cm7 also) require a wipe of all you on-phone personal data apps and so on (not sd card if im not mistaken, please correct me!)
2)yes, you void warranty if you flash a custom rom, root or do sth else on the firmware not published by the manufacturer. when i flashed and overflashed my phones rom for several time already i haven't had any problems. and as i read all over the net/xda there is just a very little chance to brick your phone and even there you might have possibilities to revive it, i think. but im not sure on this, cosider others informations first!
hope i could help you a little from noob to noob and enjoy flashing roms. oh and of course have a look in the htc hero android development section for roms!
cheers!
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Go to this thread and start reading some of the linked threads. All your answers can be found there.