Rom versions and their numbers - Legend Android Development

Hi everyone,
Thanks to you I managed to get my HTC rooted and now can flash roms too.
I was 1.32 and then downgraded to official 1.31 and then flashed 1.31 and then 2.1 update1 ...
I just want to know what the rules are for android firmwares. Can I flash a custom rom of 1.31 again over 2.1 ?
What do these numbers mean ?
In symbian firmware they warned you not to flash from v 50 to 40 or else it would brick the phone even though it might be from one hacked custom fw to another.
How is it with android ?
Thanks

As long as the phone is rooted - just go back to your recovery screen and wipe/flash new rom. version numbers have no meaning in that way. 1.31.xxx.x is only the htc software version, in modded roms it's just what build the custom rom is based on. But you can flash any legend rom, as long as you keep the phone rooted - no problem.

thanks efex , thanks a million......hope you can hear my sigh of relief

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Help with system update.

Okay so I just bought this N1 off of someone off on Craigslis. It is rooted with a custom Rom. Now my problem is that I just got OTA notification to update to 2.2, but the phone already has 2.2 . I am afraid to do the update because I don't know what will happen if I do. And yes I am pretty much a noob on the whole rooting process and installing roms, so any help will be appreciated.
Kernal: 2.6.34-BFS-intersectR
Build number : MoDaCo custom Rom r17 Mod by Rodriguezstyle

[Q] ROM that let me keep updating OTA to stock?

Is there a ROM I can flash - don't really mind AOSP or Sense - that will allow me to get OTA update as and when released by Google or HTC (dependant on whether it's AOSP or Sense)?
I'm not so bothered about other benefits of flashing custom ROMs etc. I just want the latest version when it's released, without waiting around for my network to put a load of [email protected] on it, and preferably without waiting for HTC either.
Cheers,

Hello, and I've an HTC Hero 2.1, update 1...

Build number is 2.32.651.2. I've been eligible for an upgrade since 12/1, but want to know if I can root beforehand. And what would be the best ROM for it? Or, are there any new Sprint phones that will have Android 2.3 later on in the year?
Thanks.
you can root beforehand and if u do a different rom then u dont even need to use that update. if u are looking for a rom that is more stock based then try aosp or fresh but if u are looking for a more customizable rom use cynanogenmod. there is a gingerbread port out for the hero here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864403

[Q] I'm behind on firmware updates!

The last thing I did was root and install CWM months ago. I've had several firmware update alerts on my phone and of course I cant apply them because I have CWM installed. So my question is, how do I get updated to the latest firmware (or should I, I would hate to break root) or how do I, from the position I am in now, install a custom rom with a more current firmware? Here are my numbers: Android Version 2.3.6, Baseband Version: N7000XXKK5,Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKK9-CL725676, Build Number: Gingerbread.XXKK9.
You can install any latest ROM from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Just use CWM to keep your root intact.
See post #2 of same thread, how to update ROM with CWM.
Awesome, thanks for the link dr.ketan . So with the current vanilla update and some custom roms out there am I better off with the newest vanilla firmware update, or do some custom roms include the latest firmware along with better bells and whistles? Oh and my phone came from germany. If I install the newest samsung firmware, should I choose the "Open Germany" Not Directly Rootable update from the link you provided? I understand I can root it later since I'm already rooted on the rom I'm on.
You can use open germany lc1(as such i m that only)
Here correcting some words, you can't root it later, but you hav to keep intact while you flash lc1, n that can be done with cwm.
Read detail guide on thread i said u on previous msg.
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Flash CF-Repack.
Flash ICS Stunner 4.1 beta.
Enjoy a Note that doesn't look like crap.
smalmagal said:
Flash CF-Repack.
Flash ICS Stunner 4.1 beta.
Enjoy a Note that doesn't look like crap.
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LOL. Don't confuse him. Here is someone who did not even flash a custom ROM of existing (crappy I agree) GB and you are asking him to flash a ICS ROM which is based on a leak that was never meant for GNOTE.
P.S: With all due respects to Stunner (I am on it and enjoying too)
So Flash open germany LC1 and use the guide to keep root on LC1. Got it. Thanks so much! Yeah Im not ready to install any beta ICS roms yet.

Firmware downgrading

Hi
I'm currently running ARHD 20.1 and my battery life is kinda lower than it was on 13.3 so I wanna flash back the old version. The thing is, I updated to the latest firmware and I need to know if there will be any problem if I just flash back the previous 2.24 firmware and then flash ARHD 13.3.
Im currently s-off and supercid.
Any thoughts? Thanks
eliterox said:
Hi
I'm currently running ARHD 20.1 and my battery life is kinda lower than it was on 13.3 so I wanna flash back the old version. The thing is, I updated to the latest firmware and I need to know if there will be any problem if I just flash back the previous 2.24 firmware and then flash ARHD 13.3.
Im currently s-off and supercid.
Any thoughts? Thanks
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Since you're S-off, you won't have any problems downgrading your firmware, it should work fine. You don't have to downgrade your firmware to run a 4.22 rom tho it's not a bad idea. It's up to you
Thanks a lot for your fast reply.
Okay so im safe on that topic. Same applies to any google edition firmware right?
I'm thinking about downgrading to official 2.24 since I don't know for sure if the battery is affected by the new base or the rom. What would you recommend?
I might even try the ARHD 3.2 GE but I'm not sure if I must flash the GE firmware for that to work as it's intended.
eliterox said:
Thanks a lot for your fast reply.
Okay so im safe on that topic. Same applies to any google edition firmware right?
I'm thinking about downgrading to official 2.24 since I don't know for sure if the battery is affected by the new base or the rom. What would you recommend?
I might even try the ARHD 3.2 GE but I'm not sure if I must flash the GE firmware for that to work as it's intended.
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I'm not as sure with the GE stuff, but since you are just looking to last a GE based rom rather than doing a full GE conversion, you should be fine. I am using the 3.06 GE firmware with a 4.22 Sense rom with no issues
dgtiii said:
I'm not as sure with the GE stuff, but since you are just looking to last a GE based rom rather than doing a full GE conversion, you should be fine. I am using the 3.06 GE firmware with a 4.22 Sense rom with no issues
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Ahh didn't know that I could use a GE firmware on any sense rom. Maybe ill try the 3.06 firmware to see if battery life improves somehow.
Thanks again x2
eliterox said:
Ahh didn't know that I could use a GE firmware on any sense rom. Maybe ill try the 3.06 firmware to see if battery life improves somehow.
Thanks again x2
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You can flash GE ROMs and Sense ROMs on the base you are on with no need to upgrade or downgrade. GE is on 4.3 which is officially released and it works just fine on lower bases, same goes with the Sense ROMs based on the leeked 4.3 ... You don't need to do a full conversion to run GE and you don't need to change your firmware to run anything I mentioned (you can if you want of course lol).
The full conversion is of benefit if you want to receive OTA's from Google but not required to experience GE in its fullest, plus Devs always update their ROMs quickly after a new version is released so you can always stay up to date.
Updating firmware can be beneficial with new features and improvements etc but if you just want to flash different ROMs, it's not a must, just an option.

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