I have been running CM7 on my HP Touchpad for quite some time. I would like to try other ROMS (CM9, AOKP ICS, MIUI) and I have read completing methods for doing this (return to stock, format, clear cache, flash, etc). Since I am relatively new at this, I wanted to ask a few questions so I know what I am getting into and whether or not I can get out of it should I need to.
1. For AOKP, it specifies "Make sure you have the latest CWM". How do you know what the latest is? I have version 5.0.25.2 (I think -- installed with CM7). Is that late enough?
2. Do I put the .zip files in the cminstall folder on the "sdcard" and flash with CWM (after clearing the caches)?
3. Is it necessary to use ACMEInstaller2 or is that an alternate approach to flashing with CWM?
4. If I install CM9, AOKP, or MIUI over CM7, which ACME Uninstaller do I use if I want to take Android off my TP (the one that came out with CM7 or a later version)?
5. Can I go directly to AOKP or MIUI from CM7 or should I install CM9 first?
6. Should I totally remove CM7 before trying any of these other ROMS?
Thank you for any help you can give me. I know there are discussions on much of this all over these boards but for someone new like myself, there is actually too much info and it gets confusing.
The reason I want to make sure I can get Android off again is because I did have an issue that required return of the TP to HP. I was able to use ACME Uninstaller in that case to remove CM7 and it worked great.
Thanks again.
1. For AOKP, it specifies "Make sure you have the latest CWM". How do you know what the latest is? I have version 5.0.25.2 (I think -- installed with CM7). Is that late enough?
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Hmm, not sure about that one.
2. Do I put the .zip files in the cminstall folder on the "sdcard" and flash with CWM (after clearing the caches)?
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You can put them anywhere, just remember where you put the zip file so you can navigate to it in Clockworkmod. Also, remember to clear cache, data, and dalvik cache before flashing a new rom, not just cache.
3. Is it necessary to use ACMEInstaller2 or is that an alternate approach to flashing with CWM?
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No, that's only for installing an android rom from the start, if you only have webos. Once you have clockworkmod, you flash new roms from there.
4. If I install CM9, AOKP, or MIUI over CM7, which ACME Uninstaller do I use if I want to take Android off my TP (the one that came out with CM7 or a later version)?
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I don't think it matters what rom you are on if you want to uninstall android completely. But I would use the latest, which I think is acme uninstaller 2
5. Can I go directly to AOKP or MIUI from CM7 or should I install CM9 first?
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You can flash any rom you want, as long as you wipe everything first. I would highly recommend trying out cm9, it works almost 100% perfectly on my TP.
6. Should I totally remove CM7 before trying any of these other ROMS?
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As I said above, just wipe cache, data, and dalvik cache before flashing a new rom.
brucefan42 said:
I have been running CM7 on my HP Touchpad for quite some time. I would like to try other ROMS (CM9, AOKP ICS, MIUI) and I have read completing methods for doing this (return to stock, format, clear cache, flash, etc). Since I am relatively new at this, I wanted to ask a few questions so I know what I am getting into and whether or not I can get out of it should I need to.
1. For AOKP, it specifies "Make sure you have the latest CWM". How do you know what the latest is? I have version 5.0.25.2 (I think -- installed with CM7). Is that late enough? - If you're installing via ACMEInstaller2, you dont need to worry about this. Otherwise, 5.0.2.6 is the latest version.
2. Do I put the .zip files in the cminstall folder on the "sdcard" and flash with CWM (after clearing the caches)? - The zips only need to be in cminstall if you're installing by ACMEInstaller2. Otherwise they can be anywhere on the SD card.
3. Is it necessary to use ACMEInstaller2 or is that an alternate approach to flashing with CWM? - Its an alternate approach to CWM. ACMEInstaller2 should be used in place of the original ACMEInstaller because the original does not work properly with CM9. If you're not doing a 100% clean install (that is, if you've never ran any version of ACMEInstaller before OR if you've ran ACMEUninstaller) you dont need it.
4. If I install CM9, AOKP, or MIUI over CM7, which ACME Uninstaller do I use if I want to take Android off my TP (the one that came out with CM7 or a later version)? - There is only one version, the original ACMEUninstaller works fine.
5. Can I go directly to AOKP or MIUI from CM7 or should I install CM9 first? I doubt it, but you could always try. Keep in mind that the only way to do an upgrade install is by ACMEInstaller2, if you're using CWM you must wipe data first. Also know that many people who have done an upgrade install over CM7 have had issues.
6. Should I totally remove CM7 before trying any of these other ROMS? - Not needed, but you should wipe data as with any other rom.
Thank you for any help you can give me. I know there are discussions on much of this all over these boards but for someone new like myself, there is actually too much info and it gets confusing.
The reason I want to make sure I can get Android off again is because I did have an issue that required return of the TP to HP. I was able to use ACME Uninstaller in that case to remove CM7 and it worked great.
Thanks again.
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Answers in bold. Hope that helps.
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Hy. I have a motorola milestone with androin 2.1.
I would like to reflas it to android 2.3. If is that possible can someone provide me with a link about a tutorial.
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Hy. I have a motorola milestone with androin 2.1.
I would like to reflas it to android 2.3. If is that possible can someone provide me with a link about a tutorial.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932196
The above link is a guide to rooting, installing vulnerable recovery and instgalling ROMs. 2.3 ROMs are not any different. Do the first steps and then choose a ROM (I like CM7 ) that uses 2.3.
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darko1515 said:
Hy. I have a motorola milestone with androin 2.1.
I would like to reflas it to android 2.3. If is that possible can someone provide me with a link about a tutorial.
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Firstly, you must flash G.O.T 2.2.1 then you can follow some 2.3 ROM in this thread. I have try CM7, HO!NO!, ShadowMod, ... you can try theme
after flashing with G.O.T 2.2.1, that means that I have now the android 2.2 ? because if so...that would be enough for me now, I just want to install applications on SD card, ....as in android 2.1 is not possible.
Yes, you have 2.2 and rooted phone.
Worth a look at the 2.2 or 2.3 roms and themes though as once you are rooted it is just a case up putting the zip in the right directory of your sd card and installing it in openrecovery
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ok. After reading the forum about rooting i have some questions.
I have downloaded from GOT homepage the RETAIL EUROPE (RTEU) fireware. According to the guide...first I have to flash with rds light the GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL and then with 'G.O.T OpenRecovery V2.0' root the phone and then apply custom roms.
My question is that I do not have to wipe data + cache + dlavik cache before applying ANY roms, lik 'GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL' - and this meaning that i have to instal first 'G.O.T OpenRecovery V2.0'.
By flashing with rds light 'GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL' means that I didn't apply a rom?
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ok. After reading the forum about rooting i have some questions.
I have downloaded from GOT homepage the RETAIL EUROPE (RTEU) fireware. According to the guide...first I have to flash with rds light the GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL and then with 'G.O.T OpenRecovery V2.0' root the phone and then apply custom roms.
My question is that I do not have to wipe data + cache + dlavik cache before applying ANY roms, lik 'GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL' - and this meaning that i have to instal first 'G.O.T OpenRecovery V2.0'.
By flashing with rds light 'GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL' means that I didn't apply a rom?
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SBFs are usually a bit different then normal ROMs. They usually wipe the entire phone and radio firmware and other stuff.
If you use and SBF file using rsd, you are now on a different motorola version/platform.
I would recommend NOT stopping there. The GOT sbf is a useful starting point because it does 2 things at once: the vulnerable recovery and the new radio files. But as an operating system...it is FULL of bugs. It is a motorla leak from something like october.
There have been MANY since then. I would apply CM6 or at the very least a more recent moto leak (the 1-25 nandroid wors very well).
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where do I find CM6?
'HO!NO! CM6 mod by HO!NO! (As of now, this must be applied over CM6 as nandroid. Please ensure that the version of HO!NO! complies with whichever version of CM6 you are using. '
or 1-25 nandroid
i just need android 2.2 on my milestone 2.1 for now.
A stable version.
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where do I find CM6?
'HO!NO! CM6 mod by HO!NO! (As of now, this must be applied over CM6 as nandroid. Please ensure that the version of HO!NO! complies with whichever version of CM6 you are using. '
or 1-25 nandroid
i just need android 2.2 on my milestone 2.1 for now.
A stable version.
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CM6 is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784750
so first I flash with rds light 4.9 'GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL'
then install OpenRecovery-3_3
then use OpenRecovery-3_3 to upgrade 'update-cm-6.1.2-0.07-11.01.28-Milestone-signed' 0.07-11.01.2 and that should be it?
I'll start flashing...hope no errors
sounds about right
list of roms here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11593755#post11593755
Just pick the 2.2 ROM that takes your fancy. 2.3 is still a bit bleeding edge so will have some bugs.
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so first I flash with rds light 4.9 'GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL'
then install OpenRecovery-3_3
then use OpenRecovery-3_3 to upgrade 'update-cm-6.1.2-0.07-11.01.28-Milestone-signed' 0.07-11.01.2 and that should be it?
I'll start flashing...hope no errors
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You are forgetting 2 important steps (read the CM6 install instructions)
1) Do a "WIPE DALVIK CACHE" and "WIPE CACHE PARTITION before installing CM
(you can do this from Open Recovery or Androidiani recovery).
2) You need to install the latest GAPPS for CM6 (check the CM6 guide for link) or you won't have Gmail, Market and all other Gstuff.
Hope this helps!
I do not find latest GAPPS for CM6. i found something on http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version#Google_Apps , but i do not know witch should i download for milestone (medium-tiny (Tiny), medium (MDPI), or high (HDPI), and how to install it after download.
And market icon is not present into my meniu
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I do not find latest GAPPS for CM6. i found something on http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version#Google_Apps , but i do not know witch should i download for milestone (medium-tiny (Tiny), medium (MDPI), or high (HDPI), and how to install it after download.
And market icon is not present into my meniu
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You need the HDPI version. To install, simply put the zip file in the same folder as CM6 and and follow the same process. (Place in openrecovery/updates and use the install update.zip feature of open recovery.
You will have all google stuff after this.
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Hi guys,
I'd also got the same question as OP. If I've got a Milestone phone from New Zealand, which vulnerable recovery file should i download from this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932196
vulnerable recovery from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698059 , post #3
Caz666 said:
You need the HDPI version. To install, simply put the zip file in the same folder as CM6 and and follow the same process. (Place in openrecovery/updates and use the install update.zip feature of open recovery.
You will have all google stuff after this.
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ok . thanks. I've succeed.
just one question. how to set by default the installation of apps from market to sdcard. in syanogenemod settings/apps settings/install location ,I selected external, but not all apps are installed on the external memory.
and i made another update of the CM6, (whipe everithing), but why my apps that i istalled on the sdcard are gone/?
darko1515 said:
ok . thanks. I've succeed.
just one question. how to set by default the installation of apps from market to sdcard. in syanogenemod settings/apps settings/install location ,I selected external, but not all apps are installed on the external memory.
and i made another update of the CM6, (whipe everithing), but why my apps that i istalled on the sdcard are gone/?
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1) i have never tried to change this setting. Best to ask in the question in the CM6 thread in the dev section.
2) if you want a consisent SDcard experience between wipes, look up the apps2ext module and feature (search the forum). It works better for this sort of thing. It is a non native way to store apps and data on the sd card (special ext2 partition) by tricking android into thinking it is writing to the internal storage.
By the way, no need to do a full wipe when upgrading a ROM. This is only recommend when switching ROMs.
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Not all applications are recomended to install on SD. That cause problem and the phone restart eventually.
What the best 2.3 now on stone?
First off, much thanks to everyone involved with CM7. The Nook Color is a fantastic Android tablet thanks to your work, I sincerely appreciate it.
I have successfully installed a CM7 nightly build, but I am interested in trying out the recent one which fixes video playback issues. Can I just download the updated ZIP file and install it using Clockwork Recovery on my recovery SD card? Is there another, perhaps better way? Will I lose anything (apps, settings, etc?)
Thanks in advance
Nick
I just did this myself.
What I did:
Open Rom Manager and manually do a backup of your current rom. Its easier to name it something YOU understand that way.
The NC will reboot and do the back then go back to the current rom.
Then download the video test and flash it using Rom Manager- Flash ROM from SD card. I wiped data and cache but did NOT backup current rom, since I had already done so manually. (I am not sure if that is required but I thought it better to test the video clean.)
Once I tested the video (which was perfect) I restored my backup and had my fully configured CM7 with Tablet Tweaks and OC kernel running.
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I just did this myself.
What I did:
Open Rom Manager and manually do a backup of your current rom. Its easier to name it something YOU understand that way.
The NC will reboot and do the back then go back to the current rom.
Then download the video test and flash it using Rom Manager- Flash ROM from SD card. I wiped data and cache but did NOT backup current rom, since I had already done so manually. (I am not sure if that is required but I thought it better to test the video clean.)
Once I tested the video (which was perfect) I restored my backup and had my fully configured CM7 with Tablet Tweaks and OC kernel running.
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Did you just flash the CM7 tablet tweaks through Rom Manager? You flash the tweaks over an already installed version of Cyan7 correct?
You know, I hadn't been thinking about it until I saw your question but I have been doing extra work- the Tablet Tweaks is the full rom not just an update to a rom....
So the way to get them installed is to find the latest version and flash it through Rom Manager (a "yes" to your question) and then flash the OC kernel through Rom Manager. That one IS an update instead of a full rom so can be flashed over the existing rom.
If I screwed up this post its because I just woke up from a nap.
You know, I hadn't been thinking about it until I saw your question but I have been doing extra work- the Tablet Tweaks is the full rom not just an update to a rom....
So the way to get them installed is to find the latest version and flash it through Rom Manager (a "yes" to your question) and then flash the OC kernel through Rom Manager. That one IS an update instead of a full rom so can be flashed over the existing rom.
Let me try to make this stuff clear for any who follow:
*Best to get the regular CM7 nightly installed and working correctly first, I think- less chance of bugs.
*video test and Tablet Tweaks versions are both FULL ROMS and will replace the current rom you are running. Data wipe should not be required for either, but if you have problems try wiping data and do it again.
*the Overclock kernel can be flashed OVER the current rom and will not replace it, just add to it.
If I screwed up this post its because I just woke up from a nap.
will i lose all settings, files, apps?
is there a way to keep everything and change rom?
I would say it is good practice to do full wipe when switching to different ROM generation.
Once you are on CM7 upgrading to never version is OK with just caches cleanup.
In your case I would use TitaniumBackup or any similar app to backup all the apps. In theory you could try to restore the app data but may not work properly. Use as much as possible backup/recovery build in the apps.
BTW consider app2ext - I do not known if such a feature is available in FM - search the forum how to create separated partition on your SD card
well i gave it a try.
updated OR, did all 3 wipes, installed the latest CM7 and rebooted.
i just got the M sign no matter what i did.
had to nandroid back to my latest backup.
never had that in any froyo mod.
is it hopeless?
should i try again?
When you wipe, go into the partitions menu and format boot and system too.
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how exactly?
didn't find it in the OR menus.
Don't do that!
There's no data of /boot in CM7 packages!
Switching from Stock 2.2.1 to CM7 worked flawlessly for me back then.
Try downloading the CM7 .zip again, apply it and do all 3 wipes afterwards.
tried again, like you said.
didnt work. back to froyo.
bummer.
ok, tried the HO NO mod of this rom and its working!
looking great. thanks for your help.
this HO NO is a version of the original CM7. meaning if there are future updates to the original CM7 i will be able to update, correct?
i wont have to necessarily wait for a "HO NO" version?
It's not that easy.
HO!NO! is a CM7 mod - that's right.
But if you mix updates from both HO!NO! and CM7 you will very likely end up with the M-screen or bootloops again.
Usually it's like this:
Update the ROM you're on: flash zip, wipe caches
Change to a different ROM: flash zip, wipe everything
My questions:
1. What is a safestrap?
2. What is a bootstrap?
3. What are the differences between the two?
4. What is the general instruction regarding ROM flashing?
5. Do different ROMs have different flashing methods?
6. Are MIUI and CM7 ROMs available?
Also, please recommend a few ROMs.
Thanks!
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My questions:
1. What is a safestrap?
2. What is a bootstrap?
3. What are the differences between the two?
4. What is the general instruction regarding ROM flashing?
5. Do different ROMs have different flashing methods?
6. Are MIUI and CM7 ROMs available?
Also, please recommend a few ROMs.
Thanks!
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1) You can boot into safestrap and like clockworkmod you can wipe or install ZIP etc. Difference is with safestrap you can enable "safesystem" which will backup your current ROM (by saving /data I think?). This way you can always return to your stock ROM by turning off safesystem.
2) Bootstrap is like safestrap but without the safesystem.
3) ^
4) 1) root, 2) install either bootstrap or safestrap, 3) wipe data, 4) install ZIP
5) Some require safestrap but it'll probably be noted if it does. Otherwise it's pretty much the same
6) CM7 is, but because android 4.0 came along, it was never 100% finished. It works fine though. I think someone started MIUI port but never heard from it again
I'm currently using MAVROM and i think it's one of the best GB roms, so thats what I'd recommend:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/maverick-rom-d3/206295-maverick-rom-d3-v4-0-a.html
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1) You can boot into safestrap and like clockworkmod you can wipe or install ZIP etc. Difference is with safestrap you can enable "safesystem" which will backup your current ROM (by saving /data I think?). This way you can always return to your stock ROM by turning off safesystem.
2) Bootstrap is like safestrap but without the safesystem.
3) ^
4) 1) root, 2) install either bootstrap or safestrap, 3) wipe data, 4) install ZIP
5) Some require safestrap but it'll probably be noted if it does. Otherwise it's pretty much the same
6) CM7 is, but because android 4.0 came along, it was never 100% finished. It works fine though. I think someone started MIUI port but never heard from it again
I'm currently using MAVROM and i think it's one of the best GB roms, so thats what I'd recommend:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/maverick-rom-d3/206295-maverick-rom-d3-v4-0-a.html
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Thank you very much!
You have helped me a great deal!
=)
Could you please give me the link for the CM7 ROM and the safestrap if it's not too much to ask?
nightshade246 said:
Thank you very much!
You have helped me a great deal!
=)
Could you please give me the link for the CM7 ROM and the safestrap if it's not too much to ask?
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CM7 can be found here, and there's a link on that page to Safestrap downloads as well. Just make sure to grab the one for the Droid 3.
Do check up on whats not working with CM7.. You might wanna use maverick rom instead
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Do check up on whats not working with CM7.. You might wanna use maverick rom instead
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What does the Maverick ROM have over CM7?
Hello, I have had a touchpad for some time and but CM9 and CWM on it some time ago, but it started having some issues recently. So I figured I should try and reinstall a newer version of CM and start from scratch.
I went to this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026692 and downloaded both the skz+tenderloin-1.10.zip and the gapps zip.
I then placed those into the Download folder on the touchpad.
This is where things took a turn. I rebooted to get into CWM, upon selecting it from the boot menu it kept restarting back to the boot menu. After a few tries it got into CWM. I then wiped the data and did a factory reset, wiped the cache, and then wiped the dalvik like the post said to do. I then went to install zip from sdcard. Found the skz+tenderloin zip and chose to install that. CWM says it starts to install but then before the progress bar fills up at all...it resets back to the bootloader.
At this point I am at a loss with what to do and I would really appreciate any help I can get with this.
UPDATE: I figured starting from scratch would be the best bet, so I have uninstalled CM9 and CWM using ACMEUninstall. Now I am wondering if it is worth using CM10 as my default Android or should I stick with the best CM9.
Either way, if I should use CM9 or 10 can someone either help me or point me in the right direction for the best tutorial on doing this properly?
Restore a backup then DL an updated version of CM9 to flash or upgrade to ACMEInstaller3 to give you a larger system partition along with the latest version of CWM in order to install a CM10 rom apart from oats which does not require the extra space .
There are numerous guides and you should probably read up on a little bit before just flashing a rom to avoid the problems you are having .
sstar said:
Restore a backup then DL an updated version of CM9 to flash or upgrade to ACMEInstaller3 to give you a larger system partition along with the latest version of CWM in order to install a CM10 rom apart from oats which does not require the extra space .
There are numerous guides and you should probably read up on a little bit before just flashing a rom to avoid the problems you are having .
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The issue I am encountering is there is a ton of info out there, some outdated some not. I restored back to stock webOS with nothing else. I have ACMEInstaller 3 in the Palm directory, so I am ready to install the most stable/best CM9 currently out there, I just don't know which tutorial is the best one to follow. Could you perhaps just link me to one you recommend?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31548-ho...-with-sound-camera-microphone-updated-232013/
Should I use CM10 or stick with 9? People say there are still issues with it and it's more of a preview build and not really meant to be used as your standard OS.
Saix_XIII said:
Should I use CM10 or stick with 9? People say there are still issues with it and it's more of a preview build and not really meant to be used as your standard OS.
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I installed CM9 based on the link above with the AIO package. It worked flawlessly, hopefully my freezing/restarting issues happen less often now. Thanks to all who offered help.
Saix_XIII said:
Should I use CM10 or stick with 9? People say there are still issues with it and it's more of a preview build and not really meant to be used as your standard OS.
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I can tell you that I use my Schizoid as my daily driver, and it's not a preview.