can someone explain why there is 2 zip versions of froyo to download?
signed-passion-FRF50-from-ERE27.1e519a24.zip - 44.1MB
update-nexusone-FRF50-signed.zip - 81.7MB
One of those (the first, smaller one) is a google-signed update designed for stock phones running the ERE27 Build.
The larger one is likely the one made by Paul that has no prerequisites - you can install that over whatever other Android 2.1 version you're running.
Check your build number from the About Phone section of your phone's settings menu.
ah thanks i have both but used the smaller one when i updated had no clue what this other one was.
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I am looking for the 2.1 sprint stock hero rom that has been rooted and can be flashed via recovery menu. I normally don't ask questions, i've looked but can't find. Link would help very much.
Thanks
I've been looking for the same, or roms based of the official release at least.
So far it looks like DamageControl 2.09 is the only one. The rest are based off of the signed leak.
Here is the version based off the last leak (it's in the first post, second download link) : http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/9522-sprint-2-1-leak.html
Damage might be the closest ROM based off the Final Sprint release (Fresh has the removed apks for download @geekfor.me if you need them).
this the one created by damage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=661057
I bought a slightly used Nexus One, the guy said it's rooted, well I am new to Android, just trashed my iPhone.
Anyways my OS seems slow at times, I have Froyo on it FRF91, but I think that it's a rather instable custom ROM how do I know if it's the original Google ROM?
I rather have the original Google ROM also because I like my phone to be able to get OTA updates.
If this is a Custom ROM, how do I get the OEM ROM back on my Nexus One?
Thank you all
If you go to About Phone in the settings menu it will normally have an abnormal name in the Kernel Version. What does yours say?
Blueman101 said:
If you go to About Phone in the settings menu it will normally have an abnormal name in the Kernel Version. What does yours say?
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Even better, download and install any one of many screenshot apps. Take a screenshot of your About screen, and post it here?!
DroCap2 is my fave.
Tried drocap2 it didn't safe the screenshots where it said it did my kernel is:
[email protected] #1
You have an old version of Enomther's TheOfficial ROM (which is an excellent ROM, I happen to use it).
Flash its latest version (thread in Development section), and if the launcher (desktop) speed is what's bothering you - install LauncherPro. This ROM is probably one of the most stable custom ROMs out there, if not the most stable of them.
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You have an old version of Enomther's TheOfficial ROM (which is an excellent ROM, I happen to use it).
Flash its latest version (thread in Development section), and if the launcher (desktop) speed is what's bothering you - install LauncherPro. This ROM is probably one of the most stable custom ROMs out there, if not the most stable of them.
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I love Enomther's roms and would highly recommend you to upgrade to the newest version.
Glad to hear it's a good ROM it's not often but sometimes when closing an app it takes about 30 seconds till i can do anything else.
How do I upgrade to the newest ROM? I went to the webiste of Enomther and it says something about Radio update also I like the stock theme will that stay on my phone?
1) It's definitely not a ROM problem. When installing his new ROM, wipe EVERYTHING - data and cache, and install apps one by one until you find the offender.
2) Flash his non-themed version and you'll get a stock look.
3) Check your baseband version in the same place you've checked kernel. If it says *U_4.06* or *U_5.08* then you don't need to flash the radio, if not - go to Nexus Wiki / Radios and look there.
Thanks a lot I will try it today.
Just did the update also installed the HTC 720p camera update.
Now it says:
Baseband version: 5.08.00.04
Kernel Version: [email protected] #1
Build number: FRF91
is that the right thing?
Thank you so much for all the hints.
Yes, you have the latest. See if the newer radio works well for you, and if it doesn't - try flashing the 4.06 version.
Hello everyone,
I'm new on this board, because I just got my Milestone today.
I had a HTC Kaiser with Android Froyo on it..
So, I don't have any idea about the upgrading process under a Milestone, and I have some questions :
1. Could I go back to the original Motorola's factory ROM ?
2. Is there an original Motorola's Froyo 2.2 upgrade? (my phone said it's already up to date)
3. I don't want to lose any feature.. Is there a good Froyo build without issues?
4. Is the upgrade a bigger risk than flashing a HTC ?
Thanks a lot for your answers, and I'm happy to join this Milestone community, what seems to be active!
1) It's a sticky on the top of this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696845
2) Yes and no. Whilst it hasn't officially been released, Team G.O.T managed to and release a BETA version of the 2.2.1 kernal.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811221
3) V1 had battery issues where a reset was in-order to stop battery drain. V2 is pretty new and some users have reported reboots.
4) No, if anything, less.
Also, wrong forum;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=668
zebra363 said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new on this board, because I just got my Milestone today.
I had a HTC Kaiser with Android Froyo on it..
So, I don't have any idea about the upgrading process under a Milestone, and I have some questions :
1. Could I go back to the original Motorola's factory ROM ?
2. Is there an original Motorola's Froyo 2.2 upgrade? (my phone said it's already up to date)
3. I don't want to lose any feature.. Is there a good Froyo build without issues?
4. Is the upgrade a bigger risk than flashing a HTC ?
Thanks a lot for your answers, and I'm happy to join this Milestone community, what seems to be active!
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Hi zebra363 you're welcome!
1. Yes, just make a Nandroid Backup using OpenRecovery 1.46 and save this on your PC. (It's safe)
2. For now, we haven't a Froyo Rom Shipped, yet. This will be relased on Q1 of 2011. Your phone is up to date to Android 2.1 (Eclair because it is a Motorola official rom).
In my case, i suggest you TheFroyoMod v2.2.0 or Cyanogen Port, but you have to test to know what rom you is better for you.
3. You will be very impressed with Froyo builds here. The dev's are very very good.
4. Every upgrade is a risk, but just follow the process and everything will be ok
I was a Kaiser user too (good times) but i was using Warbyte's rom ( Android 1.6, because it was more stable than froyo, maybe HW question)
Hope this help you guy!
Thanks for everything, guys!!
I just bought my Milestone on eBay from USA, my build is SHOLS_U2_02.31.0,
but there are 12 versions with the same name! How could I know which version is exactly mine?
Do I have to change the kernel (from 2.6.29 to 2.6.32) in order to upgrade to Froyo, or is it included in the .sbf package?
MarceloTorres, do you have some issues with TheFroyoMod or Cyanogen, in comparison with Motorola's Eclair build?
And thanks, again!
zebra363 said:
Thanks for everything, guys!!
I just bought my Milestone on eBay from USA, my build is SHOLS_U2_02.31.0,
but there are 12 versions with the same name! How could I know which version is exactly mine?
Do I have to change the kernel (from 2.6.29 to 2.6.32) in order to upgrade to Froyo, or is it included in the .sbf package?
MarceloTorres, do you have some issues with TheFroyoMod or Cyanogen, in comparison with Motorola's Eclair build?
And thanks, again!
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You are using the 2.31 SBF which is a stock Eclair ROM. Some regions have SLIGHLY newer SBFs and have a few more bug fixes than 2.31. But nothing major at all.
2- An SBF includes EVERYTHING unless it was messed with. This means kernel, programs, recovery, baseband software (controls radios, etc)
An example of a "modified" SBF would be somebody that merges a different recovery with different drivers, recoveries, etc. The GOT SBF does this. It is a Beta Motorola build that was merged with a vulnerable recovery.
3- You usually don't need to mess with kernel files when flashing a ROM. The room dev or "cooker" (loose definitions, depends on the skill and mods made) takes care of this. This is ESPECIALLY true on our phone because you CANNOT mix and match kernels and ROMs. Motorola locks the bootloader to the kernel. So it is NOT possible to write a customer kernel and/or use different versions than the ones provided by MOT. This is why the GOT leak was so important. We obtained a new kernel and other "Motorola" files. The devs then went to work porting existing projects (Cyanogen, etc) to the Milestones. This could only be done previously by various hacks and sidesteps that lead to many issues.
4- By now, the CYANOGEN version is still a beta, but VERY stable. I don't have more issues than when I had eclair.
Remaining major bugs (ONLY FOR SOME, I don't experience ANY of this and have been on Cyanogen for my work phone for 3 months).
a) Battery drain/charge -> I get a full day battery (8-10 hours) with major usage. But some people still complain of drain, discharges, etc.
b) Wifi using WPA2/TKIP on some routers (works fine for me, Juniper router)
c) Battery charge (not full). There is a "trick for this (see cyanogen thread) but it does nothing for me...battery charges to full each time.
Like I said, your mileage may vary. But between overclocking and undervolting and having froyo, I am happier with CM6 than stock.
Some people stick with stock (I would too if my phone drained in 4 hours).
The only thing you need to worry about are (high level instructions, please see details in CM6 thread initial post).
1) Installing OpenRecovery (I recommend the Androidiani)
2) installing correct baseband (the CM6 ROM defaults to Europe). This can be done from an Androidiani sub menu
3) Installing CM6
4) Install Google Apps (to re-obtain market, gmail, etc)
If you don't like it. Either restore a Nandroid backup or re-flash the correct SBF for your region/provider using RSD lite.
Caz666, thanks A LOT for your awesome answer! You really took a big time to write me a definitely perfect answer So, I will say a BIG THANKS!
For a first try, I used the G.O.T. Open-Recovery, because I found it in this tutorial that I followed : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698059
And I flashed the G.O.T Android 2.2.1, in its central-europe version..
It works well, but it seems to be slower, and there's only 65 Mb free RAM
I will try to flash CyanogenMod, and I hope to get more free RAM..
The App2SD feature is essential for me, because I like to install a lot of applications to test them all..
Pardon my noobiness... I am trying to find where to download the latest CWM version for a heroc and more importantly a matrix showing the latest stable releases by phone model. I have downloaded the latest CM6/CM7 and gapps builds and they have nice matrices showing which latest version is recommended for each phone, but nothing for CWM.
I have ROM Manager installed to the phone, and 2.5.0.7 is shown as my current recovery. When I look at the "older/experimental" list, I see 2.5.1.1, 2.5.1.3, 2.5.1.4 are available for flashing. Not sure if these are experimental or if ROM Mgr just doesn't upgrade to newer version of CWM automatically.
Also, I have found the instructions for getting v3.0.0.5 (or newer) installed by fooling ROM Mgr to think it's one of the above "other" versions. I have seen posts that CM7 requires version CWM v3.x and plenty of people running v3.0.0.5 or newer on their cdma Hero's but the xda "official" instructions for rooting/etc show 2.5.0.7 as the latest release (instructions were written some time ago, not sure if the ver# for CWM is up to date).
what am I missing? or am I just being too careful?
CM7 doesn't require CWM 3.0.x, actually.
good to know. Any clarification on CWM versions and compatibility with Hero or any benefit of using a particular one?
I'm using 3.0.2.4, found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989937
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good to know. Any clarification on CWM versions and compatibility with Hero or any benefit of using a particular one?
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the 2.xxx versions of cwm will flash both amend script (old) and edify script (new). The 3.xxx versions are the newest and therefore "best", but they only flash edify, so depending on what script your zips have, some may not flash. Try them all out, pick your favorite, like ROMs, also, here's some kindof related info in another recovery thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12467895&postcount=4
il Duce, thanks for the explanation - provided the clarification I was looking for. I'm just a casual modder because I hated HTC Sense (the slowness mostly) and needed a phone that was usable, so until I buy my big boy hacker pants, I'll stick with CWM 2.5.x.x since it will flash CM7 and still work with the older scripts.
From what I've been reading, the 2.x.x.x versions are "official" and all 3.x.x.x versions are unoffical custom-made versions. That's why the app doesn't come with the orange colored 3.x versions.
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From what I've been reading, the 2.x.x.x versions are "official" and all 3.x.x.x versions are unoffical custom-made versions. That's why the app doesn't come with the orange colored 3.x versions.
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This. The 3.x versions I've posted are unofficial and built from the latest CyanogenMod source. The latest official release from Koush is 2.5.0.7.
whats the latest swype ver i can use with cm7 on my cappy? when i restore from tibu it says used for a different device or something like that, i forgot. just give me a version number or something..theres too many files on mobilism.org and i dont wanna do that beta testing you always have to renew it everynow and then..i just need the latest ver apk file install and use it continually..thanks a lot!
i have also used an older ver but for those who can tell..the newer versions have nicer bigger keys like theyre all spread out..the older ones are smaller and kinda darker..new on is nicer looking and i have big fingers..thank you again.
No one in the CM7 Q&A thread knows?
The ROM-specific stickies are here for exactly this kind of thing. Post there instead of starting a new thread.