Hi all i hope someone can help me please, my son just got hold of a G1 now it comes with 1.6 android system as there being any release e.g. 2.0 or 2.1,
I dont want to root his phone unless theres a good working custom rom
Thanks
ownhd2 said:
Hi all i hope someone can help me please, my son just got hold of a G1 now it comes with 1.6 android system as there being any release e.g. 2.0 or 2.1,
I dont want to root his phone unless theres a good working custom rom
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd wait til CM6 becomes final. 2.1 IMO just doesn't run well enough on G1's hardware. The speed is there, but apps get killed too easily for memory.
cigar3tte said:
I'd wait til CM6 becomes final. 2.1 IMO just doesn't run well enough on G1's hardware. The speed is there, but apps get killed too easily for memory.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I disagree. I run 2.1 and it works just fine for me.
can teh man said:
I disagree. I run 2.1 and it works just fine for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I couldn't run Pandora and then check my email and do gchat. Pandora would shut off when I try to do other things. Didn't have SWAP set up. Didn't have this issue with 1.6.
can teh man said:
I disagree. I run 2.1 and it works just fine for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is there any links please
There is a lot of good custom ROMs. Go check The Rom Bible and look at the ratings of every ROM there. You will find something good.
And I agree that Eclair is usable, but not to fast. You have to set up a swap partition to run it good enough to be a daily driver. However, you will not find as fast 2.1 ROM as stock Donut. G1 has too little RAM memory (processor is good enough). But something for something - if you once see 2.1 ROM you won't want to go back, trust me .
If you're looking for speed - check Dwang, it's very good.
BUT! Very much depends how your son will use the phone. If his gonna do a lot of multitasking and play with the phone 24/7 then he should stay on 1.6 or start reading how to really set up an Eclair ROM to run smooth. If he is really casual user then almost every ROM will be OK for him.
@up - The Rom Bible
can teh man is using Cyanogen 5.08.
can teh man said:
I disagree. I run 2.1 and it works just fine for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
2.1 sucks for multitasking. My widgets update 5 minutes late on average and sometimes they never do and I have to open the app to get them to update. Horrible.
r3s-rt said:
2.1 sucks for multitasking. My widgets update 5 minutes late on average and sometimes they never do and I have to open the app to get them to update. Horrible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that problem went away for me as soon as I ditched all Widgets that required a background dedicated service.. rather than just using the widget API to update from application data.
ezterry said:
that problem went away for me as soon as I ditched all Widgets that required a background dedicated service.. rather than just using the widget API to update from application data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting.
If he's anything like my son, he'll be using the phone for messaging. I would definitely avoid Eclair and Froyo for now. No need to root it - stock 1.6 is fine for most everyday purposes. If he starts to want to install tons of apps, then you can root and start investigating your options.
lol that happened to me my first day having the phone >.<
Related
Lets say i put a hero rom on a g1, will the hardware keyboard work?
I wont mind software one but just wanted to know
x9f said:
Lets say i put a hero rom on a g1, will the hardware keyboard work?
I wont mind software one but just wanted to know
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes it will work fine
b0ricuaguerrero said:
yes it will work fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just don't open it on the homescreen or you'll regret it...
what will happen if opened at homescreen? crash brick?
x9f said:
what will happen if opened at homescreen? crash brick?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
force closes and long loadings lol
cool ill remember that
thanks
it takes a lot of patience on hero I bought my 1st of 2 g1's with that ROM on it and just could not handle it to many hicups. I am sure it was not set up right after learning all that I have learned in a short time. still have hicups but am learning everyday. Best to flash cyan 3.6.5 or JF to start stable and fast ROM's.
gtrplr71 said:
it takes a lot of patience on hero I bought my 1st of 2 g1's with that ROM on it and just could not handle it to many hicups. I am sure it was not set up right after learning all that I have learned in a short time. still have hicups but am learning everyday. Best to flash cyan 3.6.5 or JF to start stable and fast ROM's.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, if you try Drizzy's new ROM... its fast, really fast.
yea i was thinking about using Dizzy's looks great
I'm willing to Donate to get this done
here is the link to download the rom and also the kitchen. I know absolutely nothing about this stuff. I Hope im not giving links to stuff that is not helpful.
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...htc-sense-desire-rom-now-with-online-kitchen/
if someone is already working on this, Im very grateful.
Thanks Myn for pointing all this out
Ive had this downloaded for a while and expect if no one has it ported by the time I get my phone and my first build tested I'll give it a go. I'm expecting however because it's designed for a higher resolution that while I can get it to boot the resolution is going to cause framework issues.
I'll keep you guys posted.
mssmison said:
Ive had this downloaded for a while and expect if no one has it ported by the time I get my phone and my first build tested I'll give it a go. I'm expecting however because it's designed for a higher resolution that while I can get it to boot the resolution is going to cause framework issues.
I'll keep you guys posted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome. Thanks for your efforts! However, I am concerned about the speed/functionality. I doubt this will be usable on a daily basis even if it does boot.
drewden123 said:
Awesome. Thanks for your efforts! However, I am concerned about the speed/functionality. I doubt this will be usable on a daily basis even if it does boot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah. I go for speed too. All the nice extras you get with sense is cool but the speed and workability of donut is why I haven't switched to Eclair.
im interested in the flash support. I just remember when we couldnt pull the flash out of the hero properly without the framework, so i figure this wouldnt be possible either. I would be willing to try the rom if someone ported it though
incubus26jc said:
im interested in the flash support. I just remember when we couldnt pull the flash out of the hero properly without the framework, so i figure this wouldnt be possible either. I would be willing to try the rom if someone ported it though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I saw a youtube video with flash 10 working on a G1. Maybe theres a way?
incubus26jc said:
im interested in the flash support. I just remember when we couldnt pull the flash out of the hero properly without the framework, so i figure this wouldnt be possible either. I would be willing to try the rom if someone ported it though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll have this for tomorrow for sure I'm working my new eclair build and another dump at the moment but it's still on my radar and I told you I would
mssmison said:
I'll have this for tomorrow for sure I'm working my new eclair build and another dump at the moment but it's still on my radar and I told you I would
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How's the speed on this?
This would be awesome to take for a test spin even if its slow, rumor has it the HTC Desire is supposed to be one of the Android phones for ATT. Its about time. IF so this is the one I'm holding out for.
Reddog80p said:
Yeah. I go for speed too. All the nice extras you get with sense is cool but the speed and workability of donut is why I haven't switched to Eclair.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, my #1 priority beyond all others is for speed / stability... and sense never came close for me
berardi said:
Yeah, my #1 priority beyond all others is for speed / stability... and sense never came close for me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sense was fast enough on the later builds for me but i always had issues with phone calls coming through without the delay no matter what build i tried. I would like to try and flash one though. I have only done sd card with sense.
mssmison said:
I'll have this for tomorrow for sure I'm working my new eclair build and another dump at the moment but it's still on my radar and I told you I would
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man, be expecting a donation for doing this!! Much appreciated
incubus26jc said:
Thanks man, be expecting a donation for doing this!! Much appreciated
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Couple roadblocks in the way.. the build is designed for the snapdragon cpu. I've not been successfull in the past at getting them going 100% (sorry I didn't realize this when I said I'd be able to do it) and I've been working on my build all day..
I don't tend to give up on things though so I'll come back around to it in a bit.
Did someone say snapdragon? VZW + Nexus =
AFAIK the Android version of Flash 10.1 is ARMv7-only because Adobe wanted to limit its usage to high-end phones... And since it's closed-source, unless Adobe releases an ARMv5/6 version, it's pretty much.hopeless.
gTan64 said:
AFAIK the Android version of Flash 10.1 is ARMv7-only because Adobe wanted to limit its usage to high-end phones... And since it's closed-source, unless Adobe releases an ARMv5/6 version, it's pretty much.hopeless.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well there we go
I still play with it, but assuming gTan's info is correct than it's not going to work.
As far as size of OS is it possible to do a split install between NAND and SDCARD?
garringm said:
As far as size of OS is it possible to do a split install between NAND and SDCARD?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I suppose that could be set up. not optimal though, I'd rather just clean it out and free up space.
mssmison said:
I suppose that could be set up. not optimal though, I'd rather just clean it out and free up space.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've tried cleaning up vilords tattoo build, still uses a lot of space removed a lot of htcextras that I don't use need or want. but if I remove the wrong things I have problems still working on it though the most I can get is close to 52 mb free internal memory before I sync all of my contacts. This is why I was curious if you could I tried splitting the install I suppose I have to have a partitioned SD card to get it to work right I get a lot of I/O device errors
garringm said:
I've tried cleaning up vilords tattoo build, still uses a lot of space removed a lot of htcextras that I don't use need or want. but if I remove the wrong things I have problems still working on it though the most I can get is close to 52 mb free internal memory before I sync all of my contacts. This is why I was curious if you could I tried splitting the install I suppose I have to have a partitioned SD card to get it to work right I get a lot of I/O device errors
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you would need an ext2 parition on your sd, and a custom install script to set it all up.
So been reading through a few comments posted around the web and seeing that some users, like me, dont think autokiller is working correctly with Kaos froyo. My phone still gets sluggish until I kill some proc like before when I had autokiller installed on a 2.1 based ROM. I have already emailed the dev asking but waiting to hear back. Wanted to know if any of you guys can confirm this or not. Thanks
I'm not quick sure if it is working or not, but I do know that after a reboot that you have to configure the settings again, even though you have autokiller set to start up on boot.
TheSonicEmerald said:
I'm not quick sure if it is working or not, but I do know that after a reboot that you have to configure the settings again, even though you have autokiller set to start up on boot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After I changed the SU to 2.1, I didnt have this issue ne more. Have you done that?
Autokiller isn't especially helpfuly anyway, but I had problems with it and Froyo + JIT.
Hungry Man said:
Autokiller isn't especially helpfuly anyway, but I had problems with it and Froyo + JIT.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No issues for me. Have you tried teh latest version?
Dev responded saying it does work with Froyo.
droidkevlar said:
No issues for me. Have you tried teh latest version?
Dev responded saying it does work with Froyo.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you have autokiller set at and what kind of battery life are you seeing with your setup?
And one more thing, when's that next mash coming out?
s_wall98 said:
What do you have autokiller set at and what kind of battery life are you seeing with your setup?
And one more thing, when's that next mash coming out?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have it set as aggressive, I get decent battery life. If I have reception (at work, Im in a server room so battery dies very fast since no reception) I can go a full day with decent use.
As for my next release, I am planning to release it after Kaos updates his release. It wont be much as I am trying to keep it nice and clean but more blue through out it and a few new icons. Patience my child.
I'm not sure why it hasn't been mentioned on XDA yet, but TQ 3.0 has been released:
I'm only putting it out here, so if someone wants to make an official thread then go ahead. I'm amazed no one has said anything here... unless I'm missing something. Looks sweet!
READ ALL THE WARNINGS - especially Rubix users:
I'm leaving the below link in the post just in case, but the rom owner asked me to update the OP with a direct link. Don't worry, I tested the link, it's not malicious. Please visit this link first :
http://bit.ly/aloOp2
Another source of info:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-roms/92122-tranquility-3-0-blurless-taken-next-level.html
Thanks,
Installed and seems like this ROM is solid....no bug(s) yet....nice
Confused
This is supposed to be a blurless rom, correct? I loaded it last night, and def still has blur in it.... When I get home I'll have to see if it actually deodexed like it promised. Even Contacts are still blur...
I will say that it's FAST though..
dreamersipaq said:
This is supposed to be a blurless rom, correct? I loaded it last night, and def still has blur in it.... When I get home I'll have to see if it actually deodexed like it promised. Even Contacts are still blur...
I will say that it's FAST though..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All of the current ROMS have *some* level of Blur. Since we cannot bypass the Moto Kernel, there are some levels of base code that just have to be there.
Tranquility, Apex, zapX, and Rubix 0.5 were all built on the 2.3.15 release and then removed as much of the blur components as they could and still have it function.
Fission & Rubix 1.0 built from a base that came out of the Droid2 SDK which appears to be very stock Android and therefore, they are a little more 'blur-less' than others. Which is both good and bad. Time is showing that some of the blur components have some nice functionality that people are missing when they go completely blur-less.
Also,
Direct link to Tranquility 3.0 is here:
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-roms/5280-tranquility-3-0-blurless-taken-next-level.html
This new Tranq 3.0 is based on and I quote:
Base system files from 2.4.5 (R2D2 build)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
All of the current ROMS have *some* level of Blur. Since we cannot bypass the Moto Kernel, there are some levels of base code that just have to be there.
Tranquility, Apex, zapX, and Rubix 0.5 were all built on the 2.3.15 release and then removed as much of the blur components as they could and still have it function.
Fission & Rubix 1.0 built from a base that came out of the Droid2 SDK which appears to be very stock Android and therefore, they are a little more 'blur-less' than others. Which is both good and bad. Time is showing that some of the blur components have some nice functionality that people are missing when they go completely blur-less.
Also,
Direct link to Tranquility 3.0 is here:
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-roms/5280-tranquility-3-0-blurless-taken-next-level.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is absolutely true and was the same for the D1 except it wasn't Blur, but you can't build AOSP for D1 either without using the extract-files.sh to pull all of the proprietary components that make the phone work.
It's a basic truth about phone firmware.
can anyone tell me how the contacts list comes up aosp style or blur< i noticed blur has a thing to merge my phone contact with fb and twitter< without having to use the same name on fb and my contact info. please let me know thanks guys!!
kameleongt said:
can anyone tell me how the contacts list comes up aosp style or blur< i noticed blur has a thing to merge my phone contact with fb and twitter< without having to use the same name on fb and my contact info. please let me know thanks guys!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Contacts app is Blur....
Though the MMS is AOSP
Had rubix fallowed the instructions of installing the 2.3 detox then installing the tranq rom but the home buttion no longer works tried flashing the 2.3 rom still the home problem tried rubix after that. Same thing. Can I install the 2.2 stock rom in clockwork without wiping the phone? I just want to get my hone button to work again
mavermc said:
Had rubix fallowed the instructions of installing the 2.3 detox then installing the tranq rom but the home buttion no longer works tried flashing the 2.3 rom still the home problem tried rubix after that. Same thing. Can I install the 2.2 stock rom in clockwork without wiping the phone? I just want to get my hone button to work again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hate to say this, but maybe you should post this on either droidworld or another forum with an active thread. I doubt you'd get much support over here, not sure why. Tranquil. doesn't seem to be popular around here. I didn't see you mention trying a nandroid restore.... did you?
dreamersipaq said:
I hate to say this, but maybe you should post this on either droidworld or another forum with an active thread. I doubt you'd get much support over here, not sure why. Tranquil. doesn't seem to be popular around here. I didn't see you mention trying a nandroid restore.... did you?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your right I forgot I had made a backup today. But I really want this rom. I hear the battery is great. After I installed rubix my battery life went to crap. I use wifi all the time and found my phone was no longer sleeping when wifi was on any idea how to install this rom? Id really like to try it out. Should I just try again and hope.for differnt results?
mavermc said:
Your right I forgot I had made a backup today. But I really want this rom. I hear the battery is great. After I installed rubix my battery life went to crap. I use wifi all the time and found my phone was no longer sleeping when wifi was on any idea how to install this rom? Id really like to try it out. Should I just try again and hope.for differnt results?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From what I read you may want to do a sbf back to stock 2.2 then install this.
I am seriously considering installing this to test out but want a little more feedback from users as to any possible issues (mail/pop3 etc..)
D.
debaucher said:
From what I read you may want to do a sbf back to stock 2.2 then install this.
I am seriously considering installing this to test out but want a little more feedback from users as to any possible issues (mail/pop3 etc..)
D.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its running pretty damn good for me. And since I have Tasker set up to sync my data every 30 mins, my battery life is great also. I'd imagine it would be even better if I set it to sync every 45 or 60 mins.
Love TranQ3.0, and I never thought I'd be saying that.
debaucher said:
From what I read you may want to do a sbf back to stock 2.2 then install this.
I am seriously considering installing this to test out but want a little more feedback from users as to any possible issues (mail/pop3 etc..)
D.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So far, I've had like maybe one or two glitches.... sometimes after a reboot the boot screen gets left on the lock screen, so you can still unlock your phone, but you have to guess where the sliders are.
another is that the calendar widget doesn't work.
Other then those two, the rom is FAST, stable, and battery life has been great. Worth it to me in my opinion... It's not an ASOP "experience" though... it's more like a hybrid.
Like it so far though, it's my daily driver.
Edit: Also, this applies to STOCK people (running the 2.2 OTA).... I was odexed, completely stock..... installed this rom with ease: no wiping, no formatting, nada. AND it deodexed my phone for me.... LOVE THAT.
Youtube app and music does not work for me. Mp3 are not recognized by player. I went back to 2.3.8 and everything works fine.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
eRod v1.0 said:
Youtube app and music does not work for me. Mp3 are not recognized by player. I went back to 2.3.8 and everything works fine.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That really sucks. I've never heard anyone having those problems with this ROM.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
If anybody is interested, I just posted a circle battery mod for this rom in themes.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
eRod v1.0 said:
Youtube app and music does not work for me. Mp3 are not recognized by player. I went back to 2.3.8 and everything works fine.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
really? coz everything is working here ....
just a little glitch not effecting performance and functional, overall this ROM is great, fast and stable
LexusBrian400 said:
Its running pretty damn good for me. And since I have Tasker set up to sync my data every 30 mins, my battery life is great also. I'd imagine it would be even better if I set it to sync every 45 or 60 mins.
Love TranQ3.0, and I never thought I'd be saying that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have bought tasker aS well (the stock rom doesn't let the os sleep when gps is enabled so I bought it to turn it on and off for all my apps)
Now I like your idea of syncing every 30 but I use google voice exclusively. And the voice app. Does that mean if I turn off my sync I won't get my messages in a timely mater?
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
This rom also doesn't seem to sleep when wick is on. Am I missing something? Anyway I do see how this can save a lot a battery with the screen dining and everything. I had to wipe my phone to get it to work. Last time I tried when I booted every system app was force closing. I feel like this is a little slower than rubix but way faster then stock. Could be too the drawer just doesn't feel right. Too bouncy for me to use quickly. Ill probably go to pro launcher. But if I don't want to how do I customize the 4 apps at the bottom? Its driving me nuts
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
I know the phone is old but its really unusable. Its so slow even the time is about 8 mins slow. I restarted the phone but after an hour the time keeps going back 8 mins. Using apps are really slow.
I am using cyanogenmod 7.1.0
Its just to old bro, like an old dog. I sold mine for like $50 and 3 J's hahaha
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
jj71787 said:
I know the phone is old but its really unusable. Its so slow even the time is about 8 mins slow. I restarted the phone but after an hour the time keeps going back 8 mins. Using apps are really slow.
I am using cyanogenmod 7.1.0
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you expect? At least you should install the 0013d/2708 combo to get additional 15MB RAM, otherwise Gingerbread ROMs will be slow, especially when you enable swap. If you would like to try out a GB ROM on your G1 you should go with ezGingerbread or one of it's variants. Just my 2 cents.
i might get rid of the g1. I saw on youtube peoples were running fast but mine is unusable except to text and make calls and even those apps are slow.
jj71787 said:
i might get rid of the g1. I saw on youtube peoples were running fast but mine is unusable except to text and make calls and even those apps are slow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried updating your SPL/radio and ROM? Froyo ROM is pretty fast.
the phone is posted for 10 times .
and I find that the cyanogenmod 5 is very fast .
you can try.
the android system is 2.1 .
well if you have the time you could solve your problem quite easy.
root, change firmware and radio, and install a newer and tweaked rom like Laszlos' rom or froyo for trout. these are quite reliable.
This phone really isnt slow. It all depends on a persons needs as a cellphone user. For me its perfect. I dont play games, or run ram intensive apps. As long as i can make a call, send text/mms and browse the web every once in a while im a happy camper. Not to mention Laszlos Rom is so fast, i feel like im on a newer device anyway.
mindstate said:
This phone really isnt slow. It all depends on a persons needs as a cellphone user. For me its perfect. I dont play games, or run ram intensive apps. As long as i can make a call, send text/mms and browse the web every once in a while im a happy camper. Not to mention Laszlos Rom is so fast, i feel like im on a newer device anyway.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep. its fully enough for me as well. now that theres DreamTeams' Froyo 2.2.2. based ROM, it even more snappy and fast than was with Laszlos' ROM, except there's not yet notification powercontrol and reboot option at Longpress-Powerbutton, but they are working on it.
so should one do nandroid backup and try that mod as well!
mindstate said:
This phone really isnt slow. It all depends on a persons needs as a cellphone user. For me its perfect. I dont play games, or run ram intensive apps. As long as i can make a call, send text/mms and browse the web every once in a while im a happy camper. Not to mention Laszlos Rom is so fast, i feel like im on a newer device anyway.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
gyugyujol said:
yep. its fully enough for me as well. now that theres DreamTeams' Froyo 2.2.2. based ROM, it even more snappy and fast than was with Laszlos' ROM, except there's not yet notification powercontrol and reboot option at Longpress-Powerbutton, but they are working on it.
so should one do nandroid backup and try that mod as well!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Blazingly fast for me. I also use it to play games that are power hunger, but it does not even slow down as much as I thought.
I am using Froyo Melt latest version (AKA: DreamTeam 2.2.2 : Same build with mod)
BeenAndroidized said:
Blazingly fast for me. I also use it to play games that are power hunger, but it does not even slow down as much as I thought.
I am using Froyo Melt latest version (AKA: DreamTeam 2.2.2 : Same build with mod)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
for some reason both of those Roms we're acting up for me ... I think you were in that thread BeenAndroidized.. Froyo Melt had tons of FC issues for me. DreamTeams Froyo worked great, except when i imported contacts from SIM or Sdcard they would not show up on contact list, but they would show up in text message app..very weird. So Laszlos for me right now lol
I also enjoy the features Laszlos has like Magpie and overclocking built in. Makes my life easier lol
mindstate said:
for some reason both of those Roms we're acting up for me ... I think you were in that thread BeenAndroidized.. Froyo Melt had tons of FC issues for me. DreamTeams Froyo worked great, except when i imported contacts from SIM or Sdcard they would not show up on contact list, but they would show up in text message app..very weird.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am in both threads, both Dreamteam and Froyo Melt ROMs has the same build. I am not sure why you have a lot of FCs. I have not had that issue there.
With the import from SIM card, I do not know what to tell you.
mindstate said:
So Laszlos for me right now lol. I also enjoy the features Laszlos has like Magpie and overclocking built in. Makes my life easier lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I thought about Laszlos ROM, but end up not using it. Don't know why.