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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

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Somebody please help me!!!

I need to uninstall froyo android 2.2 from my nexus one... Ive rooted my n1 n i decided to update to android 2.2 froyo. But i wanted to keep the sense UI features on the phone but froyo doesnt allow it so i want to uninstall froyo!!! Can somebody help me with this??
Get the sense ui rom you want to use. Get the old radio (not sure if this is required) wipe and flash the rom (and radio if required)
dkutt said:
I need to uninstall froyo android 2.2 from my nexus one... Ive rooted my n1 n i decided to update to android 2.2 froyo. But i wanted to keep the sense UI features on the phone but froyo doesnt allow it so i want to uninstall froyo!!! Can somebody help me with this??
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There's 293874298374289 threads about this.
Use the search function.
Thanx Dennis

Wiping back to a google ROM

Hello,
I'm running the latest stable version of cyanogen 5.0.7, which is the last, i think.
And i'm having trouble with my APN settings. I want to perform a clean wipe and revert to a google ROM to see if I can get the APN settings to work on my G1 with that. Is this possible without actually breaking the phone?
I don't think it'd be downgrading as the latest Google ROM is 2.2 and 5.0.7 comes up as 2.1 on my phone.
If it's safe, could someone tell me how?
from what i understand u basically wanna go back stock so if thats then heres a link
although its been a min since i did it this way but hope this helps
thanks for the reply.
according to this page, G1 only supports up to Android 1.6 in its official form?
Laserbeak43 said:
thanks for the reply.
according to this page, G1 only supports up to Android 1.6 in its official form?
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You know, there might have been an actual REASON why you installed a cyanogen rom.... and it was probably because of the fact that HTC DREAM only has official images to 1.6!
Unless you were just installing cyanogen rom to make life difficult....?
how could installing cyanogenmod make life difficult when it has so many cool features. I can't even remember if android was even past a 1.6 release when i started using cyanogen. what was the point of your reply?
either way, i can't remember the reason why i installed cyanogen. could have just been purely for the sake of modding.

Rom versions and their numbers

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

[Q] still have 1.5 stock can i go to 2.2 right away?

still have stock 1.5 on my sprint htc hero cdma phone, can i go directly to this 2.2 update ( stable version)?
davewinkwink said:
still have stock 1.5 on my sprint htc hero cdma phone, can i go directly to this 2.2 update ( stable version)?
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are you looking for an official update? or Dev update?
flash over any modded rom from froyo 2.2? i use CM6, root your hero (in the development forum), then flash a recovery image using ROM Manager(in the Market.) and then flash CM6. If you need further instruction, or need more details or have questions, dont hesitate to PM me.

[Q] StockROM?

Hello!
Im new to android story so please excuse my stupid questions.
I would like to install the barest version of gingerbread on my phone. Where to find it? Im not clear if stock mod is what i have on my phone now (original) or is it android without the preinstalled apps that i cant uninstall? I Would like the version without any preinstalled apps.
And since im meddling with my phone, what do you think is the best kernel to use with bare gingerbread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198341
Gingerbread is Android 2.3. The S Advance has Android 4.1.2 available for it (AKA Jellybean). Follow the above guide to upgrade to Jellybean, and if you want you can also install a custom kernel or ROM.
Stock ROM Gingerbread 2.3.6
Syvaan said:
Hello!
Im new to android story so please excuse my stupid questions.
I would like to install the barest version of gingerbread on my phone. Where to find it? Im not clear if stock mod is what i have on my phone now (original) or is it android without the preinstalled apps that i cant uninstall? I Would like the version without any preinstalled apps.
And since im meddling with my phone, what do you think is the best kernel to use with bare gingerbread?
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Stock Rom is a System Rom which comes preinstalled in your particular android device when you buy it. Stock Rom is preinstalled by the manufacturer of that particular device such as Samsung, Nokia, Sony etc.
If you have Gingerbread 2.3.6 just do a factory reset and from Settings > Application Manager > force stop unwanted apps.
What you want is unclear in your post. What I could realize from your writing that you want a fresh Gingerbread to flash your device.
You can download official Gingerbread 2.3.6 from here. Choose OS version 2.3.6
where do u live? what is the official release for your device there?
Nishad1982 said:
Stock Rom is a System Rom which comes preinstalled in your particular android device when you buy it. Stock Rom is preinstalled by the manufacturer of that particular device such as Samsung, Nokia, Sony etc.
If you have Gingerbread 2.3.6 just do a factory reset and from Settings > Application Manager > force stop unwanted apps.
What you want is unclear in your post. What I could realize from your writing that you want a fresh Gingerbread to flash your device.
You can download official Gingerbread 2.3.6 from ... Choose OS version 2.3.6
where do u live? what is the official release for your device there?
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Thank you for your replies people.
What I want is to install fresh gingerbread, but some kind of bare version, non samsungs version like i have now. Without preinstalled apps that i cant uninstall. Is that even possible?
What im asking is how is such bare version called and where to find it? and since im doing that i thought i could upgrade kernel but i m new to whole meddling with android thing so i thought i could ask which kernel is good to use with this version of gingerbread?
I live in croatia. There is no croatian version on the page above, besides, those are all samsung versions, like the original on my phone, right?
By bare version, I'm guessing you mean like stock android version like the nexus have. Unfortunately for this device, we don't have the stock android firmware. For GB, even the custom roms you found here is based on stock samsung firmware. So, there will be some samsung apps preinstalled in the custom rom.
If you upgrade to Jellybean 4.1.2, you can try the latest CM 10.1 nightlies (although it is not recommended for newbies, as it is still test builds but has gotten to a pretty stable version). Cyanogen (CM) roms are built from source and it is very similar to stock android interface.
arffrhn said:
By bare version, I'm guessing you mean like stock android version like the nexus have. Unfortunately for this device, we don't have the stock android firmware. For GB, even the custom roms you found here is based on stock samsung firmware. So, there will be some samsung apps preinstalled in the custom rom.
If you upgrade to Jellybean 4.1.2, you can try the latest CM 10.1 nightlies (although it is not recommended for newbies, as it is still test builds but has gotten to a pretty stable version). Cyanogen (CM) roms are built from source and it is very similar to stock android interface.
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Thanks. Thats what i wanted to know.
I ended up on this forum becouse i wanted to install new cyanogen, but after some reading here it seems that GB is still better option in terms of battery and performance. So i concluded that best bet would be gingerbread without the bloatware. Maybe ill try some GB based rom.
Anyway, i hope this information will be useful to someone else also. Or delete the thread if thats the practice on this forum.
One last question. Im pretty sure i know the answer but better be safe. If I root my phone, i will be able to unistall all the apps that were preinstalled that i cant uninstall now?
Syvaan said:
Thanks. Thats what i wanted to know.
I ended up on this forum becouse i wanted to install new cyanogen, but after some reading here it seems that GB is still better option in terms of battery and performance. So i concluded that best bet would be gingerbread without the bloatware. Maybe ill try some GB based rom.
Anyway, i hope this information will be useful to someone else also. Or delete the thread if thats the practice on this forum.
One last question. Im pretty sure i know the answer but better be safe. If I root my phone, i will be able to unistall all the apps that were preinstalled that i cant uninstall now?
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Yes, you can. You're granted with superuser access by rooting your phone. So you will be able to remove any app and play with your device anyway you want. :good:
Rooting Gingerbread is a bit tricky for newbies. Follow the guide in the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199
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