As you can see I'm new here and having a ball I have rooted my G1 and loaded JF but am considering going to cyanogen for no other reason than I have found a theme I really like and it will only work on cyanogen. can I get some pros and cons? If I make the switch is it a matter of a wipe and alt s to load cyanogen now that i'm rooted?
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Cyanogens is hands down the fastest in my opinion.
Are you using apps 2 sd?
No, but I was just reading up on it, sounds like a good idea to partition and send apps to sd card... Will buy a new card tomarrow.
cyanogen rom is great very stable n fast. im currently using his lastest rom n i luv it. yes u would have to wipe n flash for his rom
i also switched from JF to Cyan a while back ....never switched since then...JF is also fast no doubt but Cyans rom just makes it easier for some things...and he constantly updates his rom
maybeoneday said:
No, but I was just reading up on it, sounds like a good idea to partition and send apps to sd card... Will buy a new card tomarrow.
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if I may suggest one, go for a class 6
I got mine from amazon for 20 bucks
brooklyndiva24 said:
cyanogen rom is great very stable n fast. im currently using his lastest rom n i luv it. yes u would have to wipe n flash for his rom
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You shouldn't have to wipe going JF to Cynogen. They are based off the same build. But as always if you run into issues with programs force closing and what not then you should wipe.
I just loaded JF yesterday and have very few apps so no big deal on the wipe. Best buys is right down the street, but they only have a class 4 sd card. will this work okay or should I wait and order class 6.
I'm thinking of doing the same thing but I have a different question. Do I need to change the SPL? What I have is :
JF1.51
DREA100 PVT 32B
HSPL 10.95.3000
CPLD-4
RADIO-2.22.29.26I
And I have Cyanogen's 1.31 recovery. Do I need to change the SPL to Haykuro's?
Thanks
(@ billquinn1 )thats all you need justy update. you have hard spl and a updated radio so your good to go.
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Definitely make the jump.. it comes with a2sd already installed (if you have the partition), it has 5 screens so if you need more space, its stable, it has a good standby screen, you dont have to wipe(even though i did and it doesnt require the DangerSPL although i flashed to it yesterday(i want to try the Hero Roms). this rom has great themes as well as features
maybeoneday said:
I just loaded JF yesterday and have very few apps so no big deal on the wipe. Best buys is right down the street, but they only have a class 4 sd card. will this work okay or should I wait and order class 6.
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I've heard stories of it working OK for people, but honestly.. You can buy a Class 6 from Newegg for less or the same as that Class 4 at Bestbuy, and get it within days. And it will absolutely work better than the class 4.
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I'm thinking of doing the same thing but I have a different question. Do I need to change the SPL? What I have is :
JF1.51
DREA100 PVT 32B
HSPL 10.95.3000
CPLD-4
RADIO-2.22.29.26I
And I have Cyanogen's 1.31 recovery. Do I need to change the SPL to Haykuro's?
Thanks
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No, cyanogen's roms work just fine with HardSPL.
I highly recommend cyanogen's roms. I would also recommend formatting a linux-swap partition as well. It makes it run that much better.
Diceman4 said:
No, cyanogen's roms work just fine with HardSPL.
I highly recommend cyanogen's roms. I would also recommend formatting a linux-swap partition as well. It makes it run that much better.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try tonight. I just did a nandroid BU and moved it to my PC so I'm good to go.
Cyanogen's ROM (3.6.5) rocks!!!!
I had only used JF ROMs and always had to figure out the Apps2SD thing on my own. I flashed Cyan's 3.6.5 ROM several days ago and I absolutely love it! It does Apps2SD automatically with ease and it's super fast. I also recommend Cyanogen's recovery as well.
No wipe will be needed. Apparently, a lot of problems have been reported on Class 4 SD cards, and while it doesn't make any sense why, it's probably best to go to a class 6 (faster, higher quality). Personally, I use a Class 2 and it works fine, but can be laggy at times. Never made a difference for me.
Thanks guys for all your help, I'll go with a class 6
Hi, also considering to flash Cyanogen Rom v3.6.7, but i have question to ask, Do i need to do a wipe first? before flashing the rom coz i don't want to lose all my current settings and info. And can i use my current JF 1.43 recovery instead of Cyan v1.31 recovery?
Appreciate any advice.
Scholesville said:
Hi, also considering to flash Cyanogen Rom v3.6.7, but i have question to ask, Do i need to do a wipe first? before flashing the rom coz i don't want to lose all my current settings and info. And can i use my current JF 1.43 recovery instead of Cyan v1.31 recovery?
Appreciate any advice.
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You don't have to wipe. If you run into problems you might as well wipe. Yes you can use Jf 1.43 recovery but i highly recommend cyanogen's recovery. So so many advantages.
Saiboogu said:
I've heard stories of it working OK for people, but honestly.. You can buy a Class 6 from Newegg for less or the same as that Class 4 at Bestbuy, and get it within days. And it will absolutely work better than the class 4.
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I can vouch for Saiboogu's comment. I went from an 8GB Class 4 to an 8GB Class 6 and the difference was noticeable.
Also, I went from JF to Dude to Cyanogen's ROM. Cyan's is much smoother and faster.
alritewhadeva said:
You don't have to wipe. If you run into problems you might as well wipe. Yes you can use Jf 1.43 recovery but i highly recommend cyanogen's recovery. So so many advantages.
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Thanks for the reply, will tryout Cyan's Recovery and flash his latest ROM...
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I just tried to install the newest Haykuro SPL on my rooted G1, and now it stays at the T-Mobile screen. I can access the recovery utility, but when I press Home and Back to restart it just goes back the recovery menu..Any help?? Can I apply the offcial cupcake update?
First, please use the search feature of the forums and do plenty of research before attempting to mod your phone next time.
In recovery try wiping (alt+w) then reboot, If that doesn't work I'm out of ideas, search will probably return useful results as I've seen quite a few threads pertaining to issues with this SPL.
No my phone was already modded, it worked fine when I wrote over JF's 1.51. But when I tried to use this SPL it didn't work. I need to reflash over JF firmware for it to work. But I don't have a MicroSD Card Adapter, damn..
Can the G1 access via USB by putting it in BootLoader mode, or something??
I think(am no way certian tho) that you can access the sd via adb shell while in recovery mode, you'll need to do some looking into it tho. If I were you first thing tomarrow I'd pick up one of these even if you do manage to fix it by then. I use mine alot due to funking things up with modded themes and what not.
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Got it working, I reflashed it with JF's newest build. I wonder what I did wrong though when I tried flashing the latest Haykuro's SPL. I want to go to the newest Hero build but I am scared I might mess up my phone again.
Good to hear. I'd do alot more research before going any further. SPL's are where bricking turns from nearly impossible to easy as pie. Check out all the brick posts to see what NOT to do. Can be very helpful info.
ps. next time for pete's sake put something more useful than "help.." in the title of your thread.
First things first, check if you did get the spl to load. Turn off your phone and hold camera button and power. The screen that comes up should tell you what SPL you are using.
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Got it working, I reflashed it with JF's newest build. I wonder what I did wrong though when I tried flashing the latest Haykuro's SPL. I want to go to the newest Hero build but I am scared I might mess up my phone again.
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You didn't do anything 'wrong'. Flashing a new SPL repartitions your phones internal memory, destroying your ROM, thus requiring a ROM reflash after the SPL.
Honestly, what are you doing flashing a SPL when you do not understand what it does or how it works?
Excuse me Mr. Perfect. I didn't know that I had to reflash a ROM right on top of flashing the new SPL. Thus if what you are saying is true, I should have the new SPL than since I reinstalled the JF Rom?
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Excuse me Mr. Perfect. I didn't know that I had to reflash a ROM right on top of flashing the new SPL. Thus if what you are saying is true, I should have the new SPL than since I reinstalled the JF Rom?
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Not trying to be a ****, but this is how people end up with bricks. Believe it or not, I'm actually trying to save you from doing that.
And yes, if you flashed the new SPL then JF's (or any ROM, really) than you still have the new SPL.
I know what you mean, I thought I had bricked it last night because of the SPL install. Alright I checked and indeed do have the new SPL. What ROM do you recommend using, that doesn't require Apps2SD as I cannot even use without a Class 6 MicroSD Card? JF's ROM is pretty bland, if you know what I mean.
wipe and re-flash the rom you want and please click the link in my sig
Thanks but what ROM do you recommend that doesn't require Apps2SD to run good and looks cool and customized? Does Cyanogen's require Apps2SD to run properly?
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Thanks but what ROM do you recommend that doesn't require Apps2SD to run good and looks cool and customized? Does Cyanogen's require Apps2SD to run properly?
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yes a2sd works on 3.4.
but if you would like to know more about Cyanogen's rom... click the link to it!
also click the other link i have
Aight, one more question. Does it require Apps2SD to run properly though? Or can I install it and expect it to run good without Apps2SD ?
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Aight, one more question. Does it require Apps2SD to run properly though? Or can I install it and expect it to run good without Apps2SD ?
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that was two questions btw...
1. NO!
2. YES!
LoL, sorry I meant two . Thanks for the help, I'll try The Dude's Cupcake 1.3RC1 first, and if I don't favor it I'll try Cyanogen's.
Is it possible to put APPS on the SD card without rooting???
I have had a rooted phone since day one. However I recenty had several problems with it and pretty much all the ROMs were giving it fits. I took it back 100% stock and it works fine. I just need more space.
I guess I could root it, and load the stock ROM on to get what I want right?
Yes you have to root...Just use JF 1.5 clean clean ROM
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Yes you have to root...Just use JF 1.5 clean clean ROM
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Or Cyanogen 3.6.5 - for me at least, it is more stable than OTA or JF. And faster, without question. Just re-root, partition your card, wipe and install CM3.6.5 - couldn't be easier or simpler (or faster, or more stable..)
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Or Cyanogen 3.6.5 - for me at least, it is more stable than OTA or JF. And faster, without question. Just re-root, partition your card, wipe and install CM3.6.5 - couldn't be easier or simpler (or faster, or more stable..)
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That's true. But cyanogen's really pushes your phone. JF is closest to the stock ROM as you can get
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That's true. But cyanogen's really pushes your phone. JF is closest to the stock ROM as you can get
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Fair enough - JF is pretty much stock + root.
Hello All.
I have spent a lot of time reading and am quite confused by all the different ROMs out there.
I live in the US, have T-mobile and need Exchange support and Tehtering. What is the best ROM for me in your opinion.
I am especially interested in ROMs where an easy-to-follow tutorial is available as this is my first G1 mod (but I did mod my Dash quite a few times).
Thanks,
Richard
Cyanogen's builds are the bees knees. Exchange support built into latest releases.
I think you have to download wifitether on the experimental build at the moment.
Can you name a specific build? also, can I get the tethering working in non-experimental roms?
Thanks
yeah. he recently released 3.9.5 which is very nice, you should be able to get the tethering working
My research shows that that is still experimental and has a possibility of bricking a phone. Any news on that? I am more interested in an already-stable release
Richard
Then just go get his stable release. It's in the dev forum also. It's 3.6.8.1 and btw I'm a total noob who has flashed every single experimental release of the cyan builds and flashed haykuro's spl so if I haven't bricked my phone yet I'm sure you will be perfectly fine just flashing that rom.
Google ION.
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My research shows that that is still experimental and has a possibility of bricking a phone. Any news on that? I am more interested in an already-stable release
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You don't have to worry about bricking your phone. His rom's don't require the brick SPL.
anyone have a good link to a walkthru on how to go thru the whole process?
Thanks
Everything you will need to root you can find here: XDA ***Informative Threads***
I can follow the root tutorials.
What is the prescribed step-by-step after that? I am hoping to go to the stable version mentioned here or another ROM that supports exchange. There is so much conflicting information on the threads that says to do this or that for this or that and its hard to follow with all the acronyms and such. Any help is appreciated,
Richard
well yo should just get the latest cyanogen image.
i have been flashing all his roms since day 1 and i have never had 1 issue.
for right now ignore any other roms (such as the hero mods from jachero or drizzy) because they are very unstable and slow. since its your first cooked rom your best bet is to flash to cyanogens 3.9.5 and your set. you dont need anything set up except root and your ext2/ext3 partition. no scripts necessary or additional apps to keep your apps to the sd card.
hope this helps.
boot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533731
^^ That is a great tutorial. ^^
1.4 pimped out recovery image, is truly pimped out. Backing up an image of your phones software to your sdcard only takes a few button presses, same with restoring it. Has other very useful features as well.
Danger SPL is really only needed for certain Hero builds, a partitioned card is good if you need Apps2SD.
In your case: Root it, install 1.4 recovery, then go with Cyanogen 3.6.8.1, install wifiTether.
Btw. If you plan on using wifiTether often, carry a charger or usb cable. It eats your battery quickly.
Enjoy!
Quite a bit of mis-information here.
The poster wants EXCHANGE support. Cyan's rom's do not have true exchange support.
What you need is either a Hero or Rogers ROM. The most stable, fastest, best ROM I've used so far is Soulife Rogers. There is a version that does not require the new SPL if you wish to not upgrade that. You can install WiFi Tether on any rooted phone with any ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523608 - Soulife Rogers
You'll want to root your phone first, then run the latest cyan recovery (1.4) - partition your SD card for fat32, ext2, linux-swap. Then run "upgrade_fs" to upgrade to ext3... install the soulife rom. Then install swapper from the market and select "linux partition" from the menu.
This is a pretty vague how-to, if you need more help feel free to ask.
This is the setup that I currently run. I get no force-closes, no lags, no freeze ups, everything is lightning fast plus FULL exchange (contacts/calendar/email) and even the HTC Dialer. Soulife's ROM is probably the best ROM available at this point.
Google ION.
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I second this. With HK's SPL it gives you about 80 mb of free internal memory. Plus its super fast.
I havent tried Cyan's roms yet, mainly bc I dont feel like having to partition SD Card, then run a swapper on the thing. I want my phone just to work by itself, not with the addition of all these extra processes.
This is in no way a dig at Cyan, he's a great developer with (obviously) great stuff. But if you just want an Update.zip that you throw on your SD Card and update with amazing results I recommend Ion.
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The poster wants EXCHANGE support. Cyan's rom's do not have true exchange support.
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Egad, I forgot about the calendar and contacts. I was just thinking of the mail application.
Good catch.
Does ION have FULL exchange support? If it's the Rogers ION port than it should.
Also, swapper isn't required. It's silly not to use it though as it speeds up the phone.
I havent tried Cyan's roms yet, mainly bc I dont feel like having to partition SD Card, then run a swapper on the thing. I want my phone just to work by itself, not with the addition of all these extra processes.
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quick note, in Cyan's ROMs you do not need to partition your SD card. if your card is not partitioned, it will not use the features and still runs smooth and fast. OK so maybe it won't be quite as fast as when using a swap, but it's definately fine without it.
Back on topic, i too would generally recomend Cyan's ROMs, but sadly no exchange, try a Roger's ROM, either by Soul-life or TheDude.
to install, if you have already rooted your phone and installed a custom ROM, simply download the ROM, rename it to update.zip, place it on the root of your SD card. Reboot phone holding HOME and POWER. i recomend a wipe if you're switching ROMs, so press ALT+W to wipe, then press ALT+S to apply the update. when it's done, press HOME+BACK to reboot your phone. It will take a little longer to boot after a flash, that's normal so don't panic.
hope that helps
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quick note, in Cyan's ROMs you do not need to partition your SD card. if your card is not partitioned, it will not use the features and still runs smooth and fast. OK so maybe it won't be quite as fast as when using a swap, but it's definately fine without it.
Back on topic, i too would generally recomend Cyan's ROMs, but sadly no exchange, try a Roger's ROM, either by Soul-life or TheDude.
to install, if you have already rooted your phone and installed a custom ROM, simply download the ROM, rename it to update.zip, place it on the root of your SD card. Reboot phone holding HOME and POWER. i recomend a wipe if you're switching ROMs, so press ALT+W to wipe, then press ALT+S to apply the update. when it's done, press HOME+BACK to reboot your phone. It will take a little longer to boot after a flash, that's normal so don't panic.
hope that helps
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If you are running Cyan's 1.4 recovery, there is no need to rename to update.zip anymore.
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If you are running Cyan's 1.4 recovery, there is no need to rename to update.zip anymore.
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Haha, thanks for the reminder, i forgot about that part, but if it's any other recovery, then update.zip will do just fine
Hi,
since yesterday my phone is rooted and the newest RA Recovery+CyanogenMod is installed.
Now i want to partition my SD Card expedient to use APPS2SD...
But i don't understand what the meaning of Ext2 Ext3 etc....
And how should i expedient partition them???
When I partition my SD Card use CyanogenMod APPS2SD automatically or do i have to activate it anywhere???
Thanks for help
ScorqYoN
Noone???
And when i want to flash to other rom like mlign for testing.
I go to recovery update zip and then come a failure...
ScorqYoN said:
Noone???
And when i want to flash to other rom like mlign for testing.
I go to recovery update zip and then come a failure...
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Okay junior... most of your answers can be found by reading first.
But to answer your questions if you want to add an ext partition you would do so from the Amon_Ra recovery and by doing so you will lose some storage capacity but you will enable the a2sd capability. Ext 3 is better than 2, Ext 4 is theoretically better than 3. If you want to use a rom that requires the "Danger SPL" or otherwise known as "Haykuro's SPL" or "Death SPL", I would use caution because if you don't follow d-i-r-e-c-t-i-o-n-s p-e-r t-h-e l-e-t-t-e-r then you will end up with a B-R-I-C-K and then you will be S.O.L.
OK, so i should update to EXT4, or???
Do i need the Danger SPL for mlign or eclair rom???
New big problem, i wanted to flash Cyanogen Rom back...
Flashing work, but on the T-Mobile G1 screen the phone stuck...
But I can restart go to my Hard SPL and Recovery...
Wheres the problem???
I also tried with this guide http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Upgrading_From_Older_CyanogenMod_or_other_rooted_ROMs
Please Help
ScorqYoN said:
OK, so i should update to EXT4, or???
Do i need the Danger SPL for mlign or eclair rom???
New big problem, i wanted to flash Cyanogen Rom back...
Flashing work, but on the T-Mobile G1 screen the phone stuck...
But I can restart go to my Hard SPL and Recovery...
Wheres the problem???
I also tried with this guide http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Upgrading_From_Older_CyanogenMod_or_other_rooted_ROMs
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I'll break it down for you.
You need the danger spl to use the mlign hero roms and eclair roms.
Ext3 or ext4... doesn't matter. Stay at ext3 because it's one less step for you and it's more compatible with other roms than ext4.
Danger spl - reading = brick
Danger spl + reading = ~10mb of free space in /system useful for flashing hero/eclair roms.
Nandroid Backup before a flash = good
-Backup before a flash = future wipe
And to get back to cyanogen's rom try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4665165&postcount=3 (except don't use the 4.1.99, use the latest)
If that doesn't work then wipe the ext partition and wipe your system from the recovery menu. Flash the recovery.zip and then flash the CMUpdate.zip (4.2.10.1 in this case.)
A ext clear have helped... CyanogenM is running.
Ahhh ok, can i check my partitions of my sd card through recovery console adb or something else???
So, the failure is caused by the missing "danger" spl, which give me extra 10mb to internal phone space?
So what i have to mind to flash them??? Only flash manual radio first???
Recommends most of the custom roms the danger spl???
But after having the danger spl flashed it isn't danger for the phone anymore or??
The question if it is worth it, because i want to test how stable and fast other roms like mlign or eclair are.... Moreover, i want a cool hero design, but he-aero is very old.. I can try Community Hero Mix...
But if other roms like mlign or eclair aren't faster or more stable than cm i let it, because cm has the most advantages...
ScorqYoN said:
A ext clear have helped... CyanogenM is running.
Ahhh ok, can i check my partitions of my sd card through recovery console adb or something else???
So, the failure is caused by the missing "danger" spl, which give me extra 10mb to internal phone space?
So what i have to mind to flash them??? Only flash manual radio first???
Recommends most of the custom roms the danger spl???
But after having the danger spl flashed it isn't danger for the phone anymore or??
The question if it is worth it, because i want to test how stable and fast other roms like mlign or eclair are.... Moreover, i want a cool hero design, but he-aero is very old.. I can try Community Hero Mix...
But if other roms like mlign or eclair aren't faster or more stable than cm i let it, because cm has the most advantages...
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dude... everything you want is in my signature.
any rom should run on the danger spl but once you get the Danger SPL installed do NOT flash another radio because it will likely brick your phone.
most hero and eclair roms won't run as smooth as say Cyanogen's. This is because it is also requiring constant access to the sdcard's ext2,3 or 4 partition AND a swap partition. the higher speed of card that you have (class 2 is usually unmarked, others will be marked with a 4 or a 6 in the corner) the better results you will have in your rom.
In regards to the community hero mix... I am a co-contributor to the theme. It is maintained mostly by Nabzilla1990 but he usually takes a couple of days to release his updates. I release mine within a couple of hours (normally).
My advice is if you want the look and feel of Hero with a fast and stable rom and without the risk of bricking... go for a Hero theme instead. But nothing can pair up with a Hero rom when it comes to the SenseUI. Just beware of the facts that there is no bluetooth for it yet and it gets sluggish after a few hours and will need a reboot.
Ok thanks, so I stay Cyanogen with Theme, which i can easiliy update through CM Updater.
But the Danger SPL don't make the phone faster or more stable, or???
Which haven't bluetooth and need restart after while?? The Hero Sense UI Rom?
ScorqYoN
PS: Your CHM Theme run first time and good, whereas after Nabzillas Regular CHM Theme I had to reflash with Cyanogen Rom...
Has CM Updater a option to apply Default Theme??? Or do I even have to reflash???
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Ok thanks, so I stay Cyanogen with Theme, which i can easiliy update through CM Updater.
But the Danger SPL don't make the phone faster or more stable, or???
Which haven't bluetooth and need restart after while?? The Hero Sense UI Rom?
ScorqYoN
PS: Your CHM Theme run first time and good, whereas after Nabzillas Regular CHM Theme I had to reflash with Cyanogen Rom...
Has CM Updater a option to apply Default Theme??? Or do I even have to reflash???
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the spl doesn't make a difference in your phones stability or speed.
hero's bluetooth does not, has not, and will not work. hero senseui IS hero's gui.
ScorqYoN said:
PS: Your CHM Theme run first time and good, whereas after Nabzillas Regular CHM Theme I had to reflash with Cyanogen Rom...
Has CM Updater a option to apply Default Theme??? Or do I even have to reflash???
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???Any idea???
The CM Updater has no option for Default Theme except reflashing???
What are you even asking?
Cyan uses no themes
Sure with CM Update you can install/apply themes...
But how do i apply back to default theme without reflashing???
Or isn't there any possibility???
ScorqYoN said:
Sure with CM Update you can install/apply themes...
But how do i apply back to default theme without reflashing???
Or isn't there any possibility???
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Cyanogen doesn't use a theme. So to back to default (grey bar and launcher etc) you would need to reflash. If you want to try another theme then you would have to download the theme to the root of your sdcard and flash that one. But beware! If you flash Cyanogens rom (to be rid of the theme that you don't want or can't use) you may have remnants of the previous theme on top of the one that you just flashed. There is also no promise that your phone will even start up. Best bet is to:
ALWAYS perform a nandroid backup before flashing ANYTHING. No exceptions! This way if something doesn't work, you can just flash back like nothing ever happened.
Flash Cyanogens latest rom again and try a different theme.
Hope that helps.
Hey i have partitioned my sd card using various methods.
But i cant find where's the ext partition.
In my phone and pc sd card is showing lesser storage space but not showing the space that is been used for ext and swap.
Please help.
I'm running CyanogenMod, with Apps2SD and 512 Swap space.
What setup are you running? Any Rom that sticks out more than others?
Try Super D and Kings ASOP Eclair. That there is a whole lot of swap space buddy.
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Try Super D and Kings ASOP Eclair. Thats there is a whole lot of swap space buddy.
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i really hope he means 512 for his ext partition...
Yeah, that's pure swap space. Is there a downfall for using so much?
I don't think a large swap space will hinder performance, just a waste of memory card. Your phone will most likely never use that much swap but if you're not hurting for fat32 or ext2/3/4 space then you're probably fine.
I was a long-time Cyanogen user and although I like his roms, ever since I switched to SuperD a couple months ago I've had maybe 2 force closes and speed is crazy fast with no swap at all. Try SuperD w/ WG Kernel. Stable and fast. Link in my sig.
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I don't think a large swap space will hinder performance, just a waste of memory card. Your phone will most likely never use that much swap but if you're not hurting for fat32 or ext2/3/4 space then you're probably fine.
I was a long-time Cyanogen user and although I like his roms, ever since I switched to SuperD a couple months ago I've had maybe 2 force closes and speed is crazy fast with no swap at all. Try SuperD w/ WG Kernel. Stable and fast. Link in my sig.
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Thanks, sounds good. What's DeathSPL do? Also, if I have a ROM already installed, how do I go about changing to a different one?
I just changed from cyanogen last night. most likely you'll need Danger/Death SPL, unless you've already done it. HERE
might as well upgrade to the newest radio, as most people notice a gain in signal, and battery. I noticed a significant gain in signal, and the battery gain, im believing is from both SuperD and the new radio. New Radio is HERE
Follow the links and read up on them a little bit.
Coming from cyanogen, what I did was flash new radio, then flash dangerSPL, then flash the ROM.
JamesBlack said:
Thanks, sounds good. What's DeathSPL do? Also, if I have a ROM already installed, how do I go about changing to a different one?
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DeathSPL changes the partitions around so that ROMs have more space to occupy. Any radio version 26I and later are compatible, any radio version before 26I is incompatible and will brick your phone.
Once you have your radio and SPL installed, switching between ROMs is as easy as wiping and installing the ROM only. There is even a script to backup and restore multiple ROMs if that's your thing.
MotoMudder77 said:
I just changed from cyanogen last night. most likely you'll need Danger/Death SPL, unless you've already done it. HERE
might as well upgrade to the newest radio, as most people notice a gain in signal, and battery. I noticed a significant gain in signal, and the battery gain, im believing is from both SuperD and the new radio. New Radio is HERE
Follow the links and read up on them a little bit.
Coming from cyanogen, what I did was flash new radio, then flash dangerSPL, then flash the ROM.
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Will I have to repartition my SD card, reinstall app2sd and swap space if I do all that?
I didn't have to do any of that. I did back up all my apps and messages, because I did a full wipe. But I didn't have to restore my apps, just my messages.
Again as stated in my sig, I am a noob, so might be better off for a pros comment.
MotoMudder77 said:
I didn't have to do any of that. I did back up all my apps and messages, because I did a full wipe. But I didn't have to restore my apps, just my messages.
Again as stated in my sig, I am a noob, so might be better off for a pros comment.
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I already installed the new radio and SPL with what you told me, and it worked! You're a big help to me, thanks man.
EDIT: Fully running Super SD, Danger SPL and the new radio update!
JamesBlack said:
I already installed the new radio and SPL with what you told me, and it worked! You're a big help to me, thanks man.
EDIT: Fully running Super SD, Danger SPL and the new radio update!
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congrats, now try some of those fancy heros and eclairs
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congrats, now try some of those fancy heros and eclairs
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Recommend any?
If I install Eclairs, they remove Super D right?
Yes. You can only have one rom installed at a time. Every Eclair and Hero rom I have flashed have been unstable, sluggish, and/or incomplete. Donut is the way to go unless you want to experiment with your G1. SuperD w/ WG's kernel is my favorite so far of the Donut roms. It seems to be the fastest while still having close to zero force closes. Links in my sig.
Do a search for "switchrom.sh" if you want to have several hot-swappable roms at your disposal. Make sure you have room on your SD card if you want to use this.
r4d14n7 said:
Do a search for "switchrom.sh" if you want to have several hot-swappable roms at your disposal. Make sure you have room on your SD card if you want to use this.
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What's that mod you have in your sig for the G1 do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637419
Easy to install?
JamesBlack said:
What's that mod you have in your sig for the G1 do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637419
Easy to install?
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Not 100% on the details, this is just what I understand.
JIT is a new Dalvik compiler. It's somewhat experimental, but I've had zero problems in the couple weeks I've had it installed. It improves raw performance by about 25% or so, I noticed about a 10% gain when launching/switching apps and stuff.
It's reversible, so no harm in trying it, I'd say.
Is it normal for my memory space to go down if I have my phone on for days?
When I go to a task killer, it says I only have 47mbs free after I kill all my tasks. When I first started up my phone, it said I had like 60 or whatever.
Does Super D support apps2sd?
JamesBlack said:
Is it normal for my memory space to go down if I have my phone on for days?
When I go to a task killer, it says I only have 47mbs free after I kill all my tasks. When I first started up my phone, it said I had like 60 or whatever.
Does Super D support apps2sd?
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Very normal. To free up the rest you'd probably have to delete the cache that's still on the phone which is typically browser, market, maybe some others.
Yes, SuperD supports apps2sd. a2sd script automatically runs so you don't need to enable it manually.