Alright, so I just got a Rogers G1 and I would like to get THE smoothest, most fluid, feature-packed ROM. I have Android 1.5 right now. So.. where do I start? Thanks!
iMod_954 said:
Alright, so I just got a Rogers G1 and I would like to get THE smoothest, most fluid, feature-packed ROM. I have Android 1.5 right now. So.. where do I start? Thanks!
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Might wanna wait did you see this yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=616344
Magics will be given to dream owners.
You should have gotten the magic since it has more ram and will be supported longer with updates.
You can always use search button or even simple google search:
"Rogers Dream+Root" heres one
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Dream_Rooting
Ace42 said:
Might wanna wait did you see this yet?
Magics will be given to dream owners.
You should have gotten the magic since it has more ram and will be supported longer with updates.
You can always use search button or even simple google search:
"Rogers Dream+Root" heres one
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Well.. I use AT&T's 3G, as I live in the US. So, I had to "import" it from Canada. I already have a jailbroken iPhone 3G S. So, I really don't want another touch screen phone with the same form factor. The G1 has the physical keyboard and seems like it could make a pretty good back-up phone. Do you think it's pointless for me to keep this G1, even if I get the latest and smoothest ROM available???
iMod_954 said:
Well.. I use AT&T's 3G, as I live in the US. So, I had to "import" it from Canada. I already have a jailbroken iPhone 3G S. So, I really don't want another touch screen phone with the same form factor. The G1 has the physical keyboard and seems like it could make a pretty good back-up phone. Do you think it's pointless for me to keep this G1, even if I get the latest and smoothest ROM available???
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Seems like you got the phone just for the KB and not the OS. You just need to read carefully so you dont end up bricking your phone.
Ace42 said:
Seems like you got the phone just for the KB and not the OS. You just need to read carefully so you dont end up bricking your phone.
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The HTC Dream is the only phone with Android that I can think of that has support for AT&T's 3G network AND a physical keyboard. The BACKFLIP is coming out, but ... yeah, I'll pass on the whole MOTOBLUR OS. Also, what are my chances of bricking the phone? Seeing as I've never done this before and have no clue where to start.
iMod_954 said:
The HTC Dream is the only phone with Android that I can think of that has support for AT&T's 3G network AND a physical keyboard. The BACKFLIP is coming out, but ... yeah, I'll pass on the whole MOTOBLUR OS. Also, what are my chances of bricking the phone? Seeing as I've never done this before and have no clue where to start.
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If you read everything you should have no problems with rooting it.
Ace42 said:
If you read everything you should have no problems with rooting it.
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Alright, so what's the fastest, smoothest and most feature-packed ROM available?
iMod_954 said:
Alright, so what's the fastest, smoothest and most feature-packed ROM available?
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You can worry about that later your jumping the gun already and your phone is still stock.
First you need to root and if your successful then you can worry about using roms.
Ace42 said:
You can worry about that later your jumping the gun already and your phone is still stock.
First you need to root and if your successful then you can worry about using roms.
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Haha.. Alright, sounds good.
So.. How hard is rooting? Is there a tutorial somewhere?
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Is the g1 ever going to get it or it isn't possible because the g1 doesn't have the capablity?
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mohsinkhan47 said:
Is the g1 ever going to get it or it isn't possible because the g1 doesn't have the capablity?
Those someone now the answer
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all Android will get flash 10 by the end of the year.
its currently in development by adobe. they have said that theyre hoping to release it this winter.
mohsinkhan47 said:
Is the g1 ever going to get it or it isn't possible because the g1 doesn't have the capablity?
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We already have it, update to Hero. Works for me.
imbonez9 said:
We already have it, update to Hero. Works for me.
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yeah i believe it's flash 9 right now. doesnt work on all pages yet but better than nothing.
hero flash
its not the best but it good enough for now...... it can load most pages that have flash, but its flash heavy site u will have hard time interacting with that page.
Its been asked quite a few times so hopefully searches will point to this thread in the future. As kusotare has mentioned, Adobe are working on it and even made parts of Flash open source for others to work on it.
Hero has it but its only Flash 9 but soon enough (most likely on better hardware) there will be much better flash support in terms of speed and usability.
Is it just me but i rilly don't care about flash on my phone.
i so know im about to get flamed for saying this ^ haha
hey there. I am about to buy an htc dream which is already unlocked. I want to root my phone so I was wondering if downgrading then rooting it would affect my unlocked status in any way?
Don't worry, your phone will still remain unlocked.
alright sweet, i was just a little worried because on another site (android forums) a user was saying that it may lose its unlocked status.
asb123 said:
hey there. I am about to buy an htc dream which is already unlocked. I want to root my phone so I was wondering if downgrading then rooting it would affect my unlocked status in any way?
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You might wanna wait though for upcoming phone in 2010 like Nexus that was rumored to be 199 unlocked but who knows might be less than 400 bux
My point is wait for something better since dream has very limited HW.
well i live in canada and we usually dont get access to nice phone right away, right now i am running an lg neon which is less than desirable. This would be my first smart phone so i will probably get it and keep it till 2011 or so. I appreciate your opinion though for sure.
Could I also get an answer for a thread link to the easiest method of rooting? I have heard about the instantroot.apk, would this work with an htc dream?
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well i live in canada and we usually dont get access to nice phone right away, right now i am running an lg neon which is less than desirable. This would be my first smart phone so i will probably get it and keep it till 2011 or so. I appreciate your opinion though for sure.
Could I also get an answer for a thread link to the easiest method of rooting? I have heard about the instantroot.apk, would this work with an htc dream?
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If you mean the GSM version then use this guide, it has a nice vid that should help out.
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-root-the-mytouch-3g-or-g1-in-one-click/
Follow each step and dont skip any.The GSM Dream cant be used on rogers or telus i think, not sure if they use CDMA(no sim)
There is no CDMA Dream Never heard of telus but Rogers is GSM fo sho.
i want to use it with fido (fido's parent company is rogers (they use sim)) would this still work? also does this work with all firmwares?
Will what work? If your phone accepts the SIM for the carrier you want to use now then it always will.. If not then you'll need an unlock code. Try the one click root method using flashrec.apk and report back if that doesn't work....
alright cool, im buying the phone on friday so ill report back later. (using the method in the video to root my htc dream)
Could someone please explain what the difference between recovery and rom is.
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alright cool, im buying the phone on friday so ill report back later. (using the method in the video to root my htc dream)
Could someone please explain what the difference between recovery and rom is.
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A rom is like Win7 or linux and recovery mode is like DOS/CMD or maybe safe mode on a PC.The rom is flashed and the recovery mode is needed to flash custom roms from here and to flash themes.
ok sweet, you guys are actually a HUGE help in helping me understand this. So after i follow that video my phone will be "rooted" After that I go to install the latest rom from CG. Do i use the files in the video (the recovery file) or something better out now? also should i use the linda file manager he talks about or astro?
also what is DOUNT and cupcake.
oh right also do i need to install "CyangenMod Recovery IMG" what is it?
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also what is DOUNT and cupcake.
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Its the things google are giving out to the little android guy so he can get big and strong
Cupcake(1.5) Donut(1.6)
Dont worry just follow the directions then it will make sense along the way.
ic, cool. thanks a lot.
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also what is DOUNT and cupcake.
oh right also do i need to install "CyangenMod Recovery IMG" what is it?
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google names the updates after pastries. 1.5 is cupcake (1st version to have a soft keyboard) next is 1.6 donut (supports different screen sizes, new market, a bit snappier) and the latest is 2.0 eclair (what the droid has. not out for any other phones yet. refined browser, car home, and other cool features like navidation, you can get navigation on donut too though trough the market.)
gonintendo said:
google names the updates after pastries. 1.5 is cupcake (1st version to have a soft keyboard) next is 1.6 donut (supports different screen sizes, new market, a bit snappier) and the latest is 2.0 eclair (what the droid has. not out for any other phones yet. refined browser, car home, and other cool features like navidation, you can get navigation on donut too though trough the market.)
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about the navi, i heard that it only works in canada after a workaround but I would assume that it needs 3g for it to work which i do not have in my plan.
asb123 said:
about the navi, i heard that it only works in canada after a workaround but I would assume that it needs 3g for it to work which i do not have in my plan.
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Nav was fixed and works in all countries, but it eats alot of data.Edge works with google maps.
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Nav was fixed and works in all countries, but it eats alot of data.Edge works with google maps.
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Since I do not have data I probably should not download this because the only internet i will be using is wifi. Does this phone have an option to turn off all data, to prevent accidental usage. (like the iphone)
Since I do not have data in my plan is their any reason for me to get this? i would think that google maps will suffice.
could somone also please exlplain SPL, from what i have read it is somesort of compatibility with roms, how can i check mine and does the latest CGM require a high SPL
So...
1) Does anybody know if the G1 will get an update... ever again?
2) Why is everyone reffering to the NEXUS ONE as the Google Phone... forget that the G1 is the Google Phone straight up/real talk?
3) I know I shouldn't say this but most phones on XDA have faded, will the G1 get like that anytime soon... it's already a year old DX!?
4) WHen is Mozilla FireFox Mobile Web browser posted get here?
5) Thanks??
G1BRICKED said:
So...
1) Does anybody know if the G1 will get an update... ever again?
2) Why is everyone reffering to the NEXUS ONE as the Google Phone... forget that the G1 is the Google Phone straight up/real talk?
3) I know I shouldn't say this but most phones on XDA have faded, will the G1 get like that anytime soon... it's already a year old DX!?
4) WHen is Mozilla FireFox Mobile Web browser posted get here?
5) Thanks??
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1. yes, the g1 and mt3g are getting updates up to 2.6 firmware
2. Nexus One is designed by google itself, hardware and software. htc is just manufacturing it
3. I don't think android phones will fade that easily. Android being such a revolutionary mobile OS, most of these phones will stick
4. Don't know sorry lol
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So...
1) Does anybody know if the G1 will get an update... ever again?
2) Why is everyone reffering to the NEXUS ONE as the Google Phone... forget that the G1 is the Google Phone straight up/real talk?
3) I know I shouldn't say this but most phones on XDA have faded, will the G1 get like that anytime soon... it's already a year old DX!?
4) WHen is Mozilla FireFox Mobile Web browser posted get here?
5) Thanks??
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1) yes 2.5 in jan
2) Nexus is new and better Google phone
3)Of course its a soon to be relic is all devs make the switch to nexus i hope
4) who knows
5) Nexus or legend looks nice
Ur an idiot. Pay attention to some news so you can form an intelligent opinion.
robkoehler said:
Ur an idiot. Pay attention to some news so you can form an intelligent opinion.
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LMAOROTF!!
robkoehler said:
Ur an idiot. Pay attention to some news so you can form an intelligent opinion.
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I love the way you call someone an idiot, yet you can't even write a sentence that makes sense. He/she is asking for facts, not asking for an opinion...
Anyway, I follow a couple of Android sites and I've never heard of Android 2.5 or 2.6.. Any clarification on that? Sounds like typos to me...
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I love the way you call someone an idiot, yet you can't even write a sentence that makes sense. He/she is asking for facts, not asking for an opinion...
Anyway, I follow a couple of Android sites and I've never heard of Android 2.5 or 2.6.. Any clarification on that? Sounds like typos to me...
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It was Droid Heaven, they said T-Mobile will push out an update to the g1/mt3g next year. It will be 2.x with a few extra features, the most notable of which being flash. Personally, I don't believe but weirder things have happened
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It was Droid Heaven, they said T-Mobile will push out an update to the g1/mt3g next year. It will be 2.x with a few extra features, the most notable of which being flash. Personally, I don't believe but weirder things have happened
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But how, I thought donut consumed almost all of /system :-S
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But how, I thought donut consumed almost all of /system :-S
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That's why I'm skeptical. Donut left like 2mb on /system, didn't it? But hey, thet's what they're reporting and they say they have it from T-Mobile, so maybe maybe not
I just thought I'd mention this even though its a little off topic, but I love my Touch now with 2.2 on it. It does absolutely everything I ever wanted a phone to do, the app market is full of awesome and useful apps, super stable, and my god, the battery life is out of this world. I only wish it had a glass capacitive screen to be a little more scratch resistant and finger friendly. I'd never get rid of it when my contract is up next March if it had that.
I wanted to give a shout out to all the devs and dedicated testers to put the Vogue back on the cutting edge.
Which Release are you running? is DZO or Incubus?
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Which Release are you running? is DZO or Incubus?
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Incubus RLS9. But not for any good reason really. It was just the last 2.2 I installed and called it perfect at that point. I've probably flashed my phone 30 times so I needed to find something that worked and stick with it before I wore out the NAND.
I'm considering buying a cheap used Touch to try this out instead of the phone I am using now on Sprint. How well does Android work on the Touch? Are there any downsides or things that don't work? What's the battery life like?
Thanks!
Combiner said:
I'm considering buying a cheap used Touch to try this out instead of the phone I am using now on Sprint. How well does Android work on the Touch? Are there any downsides or things that don't work? What's the battery life like?
Thanks!
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You should try it.
Everything works except for camcorder. Battery lasts a full day easily.
What's your current phone?
believe it or not I am running 2.1 because it allows me to send mms on sprint. RLS3 allowed me to but something changed in the other builds and I cant mms anymore.
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You should try it.
Everything works except for camcorder. Battery lasts a full day easily.
What's your current phone?
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Just keep in mind the screen is small and text input without the stylus can be annoying in portrait mode sometimes. But other than that, ace has it right. Everything works cept camcorder though I never used that myself so I don't care.
smojica said:
believe it or not I am running 2.1 because it allows me to send mms on sprint. RLS3 allowed me to but something changed in the other builds and I cant mms anymore.
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yea Incubus posted an RIL that had the old APNs settings so it didnt disappear i was able to send mms with it like that. if i get a chance i will upload it if not i know there was a thread about it a little while back
I'm running the themed release10 with the new NBH file and I LOVE it. Other than the GPS (verizon issue...) it's perfect. I am very grateful that people are spending the time to make this phone so much better!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude don't give up. The gps on vzw is fixable. Have you tried the fix listed in the faq thread. Worked for me. Sry for the punctuation my touch pro kbd isn't working all the way in xdandroid.
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benutne said:
Incubus RLS9. But not for any good reason really. It was just the last 2.2 I installed and called it perfect at that point. I've probably flashed my phone 30 times so I needed to find something that worked and stick with it before I wore out the NAND.
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i would like to encourage you to try all that are out there before you make a decision on what you use-
good luck and welcome to the club
Combiner said:
I'm considering buying a cheap used Touch to try this out instead of the phone I am using now on Sprint. How well does Android work on the Touch? Are there any downsides or things that don't work? What's the battery life like?
Thanks!
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there is one for sale here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724434
good luck
acegolfer said:
You should try it.
Everything works except for camcorder. Battery lasts a full day easily.
What's your current phone?
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I am currently using a Palm Treo 755p so I am completely new to this. In terms of functionality, what is the difference between running it from the SD card and doing the NAND method. The SD install seemed pretty straightforward and the NAND version seemed more complicated. I am pretty tech savvy but have never installed a new OS on a mobile phone before. Can anyone provide a link to a simple straightforward instructions for installing via NAND? Also, which release should I be installing? I see people talking about more than one.
Thanks so much for your help!
Awesome. I'm getting a used touch [$50 ftw] for Froyo on it. Thanks a lot to everyone who posted.
Just a small thing, does SMS work as it should? I'm pretty much intending to make the Touch my No.1 phone, and SMS is a major factor. So, all apps work, including Wi-Fi? Impossible.
The touch does not have wifi capabilities , but SMS works great!
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Dassin4 said:
The touch does not have wifi capabilities , but SMS works great!
Sent from my European Vogue using XDA App
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Touch? The Touch [Vogue] does have Wi-Fi capabilities, the Touch Dual doesn't if you're thinking about that.
TheRealCod3r said:
Touch? The Touch [Vogue] does have Wi-Fi capabilities, the Touch Dual doesn't if you're thinking about that.
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wrong... vogue does not. kaiser does
piperthedj said:
i would like to encourage you to try all that are out there before you make a decision on what you use-
good luck and welcome to the club
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Yeah, I've been testing Vogue roms for quite some time now. 2.2 is easily the best on the vogue. The improvements made to the OS made the whole thing faster and more efficient. Battery life is through the roof comparatively as is speed.
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Awesome. I'm getting a used touch [$50 ftw] for Froyo on it. Thanks a lot to everyone who posted.
Just a small thing, does SMS work as it should? I'm pretty much intending to make the Touch my No.1 phone, and SMS is a major factor. So, all apps work, including Wi-Fi? Impossible.
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works fine here.
incubus26jc said:
wrong... vogue does not. kaiser does
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HTC Touch/Vogue > gsmarena.com/htc_touch-1999.php
I know there isn't an outstanding support for the Cellular South Hero, but I'm having trouble finding ROMs, themes, and such for my phone. Maybe its because I'm new to rooting, so often times I don't know what I'm looking at and I'm scared to try anything without seeing smething like This works with Cellular South Heros, I can't find a lot for my phone. So I was wondering: is there any way we could get a subtopic in this forum for Cellular South users?
On another note, what roms and themes DO work with my Hero? Currently I'm using Danger 2.1.
Almost all of them. You might get somw sprint logos but it still works on cellsouth. Southpaw is also made for cs
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BlackLabel2021 said:
I know there isn't an outstanding support for the Cellular South Hero, but I'm having trouble finding ROMs, themes, and such for my phone. Maybe its because I'm new to rooting, so often times I don't know what I'm looking at and I'm scared to try anything without seeing smething like This works with Cellular South Heros, I can't find a lot for my phone. So I was wondering: is there any way we could get a subtopic in this forum for Cellular South users?
On another note, what roms and themes DO work with my Hero? Currently I'm using Danger 2.1.
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I havent run across a rom that wouldnt work on Cell South so far. I'm running AOSP mod atm and I had CM6 before that, and Fresh before that.
Yea i've pretty much run every one thrown out there since like april and haven seen a bill increase or any flaws based off me being with Csouth so i'd give it a go if i were you lol Cuz with the stuff these amazing devs and themers are pushing out, you'd be missing out if you chose not to bro
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I havent run across a rom that wouldnt work on Cell South so far. I'm running AOSP mod atm and I had CM6 before that, and Fresh before that.
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are you serious?? i have run almost all of them and they all worked fine for me.
Zen rom would be my choice if you like 2.1.
How would I root my hero also from cellular south?
ngholson said:
are you serious?? i have run almost all of them and they all worked fine for me.
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Yeah thats what I was saying
spudj321 said:
How would I root my hero also from cellular south?
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see my signature.
PMDColeslaw said:
Yeah thats what I was saying
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LOL my bad, i misread your post.
spudj321 have you found the way to root your phone