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
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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
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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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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
I am having a heck of a time trying to find any Sense based (IR-Blaster, PRL, Profile updates) ROMs based on the most recent update from Sprint: 1.31.651.2
I think this ROM is working on using the latest update as a base, but is not there yet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309928
But other than that, I found nothing. Is there such a ROM, or are there stable, recent AOSP-based ROMs with at least IR working?
generosity21 said:
I am having a heck of a time trying to find any Sense based (IR-Blaster, PRL, Profile updates) ROMs based on the most recent update from Sprint: 1.31.651.2
I think this ROM is working on using the latest update as a base, but is not there yet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309928
But other than that, I found nothing. Is there such a ROM, or are there stable, recent AOSP-based ROMs with at least IR working?
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Stock rooted 1.31 works really well. Personally, the rest of these sw33t d3v3loperz modtweAkz are sort of useless for me. Unless you're talking about undervolting -500μV. That's ****s AWESOME FOR MY BATTERY.
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Stock rooted 1.31 works really well. Personally, the rest of these sw33t d3v3loperz modtweAkz are sort of useless for me. Unless you're talking about undervolting -500μV. That's ****s AWESOME FOR MY BATTERY.
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Is it possible to under volt on stock? I can't even find any stable kernels for the most recent stock update.
Hi all,
This is my first post here... So a loud NEWBIE alert...
Can someone pls help me with all my doubts?
1. Can I install STOCK Kitkat on IncS? Or any other Android version, but stock? I need that for debugging and got this used IncS for free... Just not sure if I can install stock ROM on HTC IncS.
2. If Yes, can someone direct me there?
3. If Not, what alternatives do I have? I need a daily use, stable ROM. (Thats also why looking for Stock Android)..
Thanks already..
IncredibleSAbhay said:
Hi all,
This is my first post here... So a loud NEWBIE alert...
Can someone pls help me with all my doubts?
1. Can I install STOCK Kitkat on IncS? Or any other Android version, but stock? I need that for debugging and got this used IncS for free... Just not sure if I can install stock ROM on HTC IncS.
2. If Yes, can someone direct me there?
3. If Not, what alternatives do I have? I need a daily use, stable ROM. (Thats also why looking for Stock Android)..
Thanks already..
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Because this phone is so old/unsupported hardware, there is no real stable 4.4 rom, just szeszo's built, which has a LOT of bugs.
For a stable rom, you can try CM10, 10.1, 10.2. iirc there are no major bugs.
Sent from my Nexus 5
szeszo's CyanVivo is definitely pretty stable (the version based on android 4.1.x). If you wait a bit though, I'm sure all the Vivokat bugs (minus video recording) will eventually be sorted out...I'm actually using that as my daily go-to phone, it works well enough.
Thanks for reply
Thanks guys for replies.
Sorry, got too busy in work.
I could wait on VivoKat. Just checked, szezso is optimistic about fixing the (only) 2 bugs in that build..
I have installed HTC official ICS OTA for the time being. Enlighten me if anyone knows more about any other stock 4.2+ ROM.
Also let me know views on this: NikRoms (Can't post links being a new)
Had considered this when installing the above...
IncredibleSAbhay said:
Thanks guys for replies.
Sorry, got too busy in work.
I could wait on VivoKat. Just checked, szezso is optimistic about fixing the (only) 2 bugs in that build..
I have installed HTC official ICS OTA for the time being. Enlighten me if anyone knows more about any other stock 4.2+ ROM.
Also let me know views on this: NikRoms (Can't post links being a new)
Had considered this when installing the above...
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I used Project X Rebirth for several months and it works great for me. Change the boot animation to one of the ones in the Theme folder here as the stock one hangs up a bit.
I reverted to Rebirth yesterday from VivoKat because I grew tired of charging my phone everyday.
Clear the Air please...
Going to install it since VivoKat seems pretty stable now.. :fingers-crossed:
I unlocked the bootloader on my Inc S from HTCDev.com. The process was easier than I had thought.
Now the doubts are --
Do I still need S-OFF to install VivoKat? I was reading this FAQ, which is quite nicely put, but still a little confused whether to S-OFF or not. I would prefer not to unless it is absolutely needed.
Second is, what if I want to revert to the official ICS RUU? Can I do that with unlocked bootloader and how? If S-OFF has to be done for above, how to and is it possible to revert to ICS RUU in that case?
Appreciate your time guys. Thanks already.
IncredibleSAbhay said:
Going to install it since VivoKat seems pretty stable now.. :fingers-crossed:
I unlocked the bootloader on my Inc S from HTCDev.com. The process was easier than I had thought.
Now the doubts are --
Do I still need S-OFF to install VivoKat? I was reading this FAQ, which is quite nicely put, but still a little confused whether to S-OFF or not. I would prefer not to unless it is absolutely needed.
Second is, what if I want to revert to the official ICS RUU? Can I do that with unlocked bootloader and how? If S-OFF has to be done for above, how to and is it possible to revert to ICS RUU in that case?
Appreciate your time guys. Thanks already.
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For many ROM's S-Off is not necessary, but it definitely make life easier.
This is a straight forward guide
DuffyBank said:
For many ROM's S-Off is not necessary, but it definitely make life easier.
This is a straight forward guide
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Well I did do vivokat, it was smooth transition. Although I happened to do a mistake (I suppose. Posted in vivokat QA thread.)
flashed boot before recovery.
Does anyone have any links to downloading official ICS ROM with Sense 3.6?
@DuffyBank : you reverted to Rebirth because of battery drains in vivokat. Apart from that, can u pls compare the two? which one u find better?
IncredibleSAbhay said:
Well I did do vivokat, it was smooth transition. Although I happened to do a mistake (I suppose. Posted in vivokat QA thread.)
flashed boot before recovery.
Does anyone have any links to downloading official ICS ROM with Sense 3.6?
@DuffyBank : you reverted to Rebirth because of battery drains in vivokat. Apart from that, can u pls compare the two? which one u find better?
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Both are smooth, VivoKat is much faster and frees more memory (Sense I imagine?). I like the Sense interface and the camera is better in Rebirth than VivoKat.
Hey i knew to this device and was wondering how could i downgrade back to sense 5.5 from 6 ? I am S-unlocked and rooted with custom rom... Thanks... Oh and i have the HTC ONE MAX
Stevesteve64 said:
Hey i knew to this device and was wondering how could i downgrade back to sense 5.5 from 6 ? I am S-unlocked and rooted with custom rom... Thanks... Oh and i have the HTC ONE MAX
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-max
You better check yourself before you wreck yourself... Or your device!
Buuuuuuuuuutttttt....
The easiest way I know is to unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery, then make a backup of your stock setup, then flash a stock ROM.
Everything else is an unnecessary pain in the butt... unless you value OTAs.
Is there a bare bones ROM available for 4.4.4? I recall some being available for previous devices and those seem to have to have the best performance and most popular. Basically just the stock ROM debloated and flashable via TWRP. And if so, would this have working touchless control/active display?
thanks!
The reason it probably isn't there is that most people just root and delete the 10-20 apks manually. Takes pretty much the same amount of time for the same end result.
Sent from my Moto X
Here you go. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-krypton-v1-2-v1-3b1-6-9-2014-t2716657 You can always remove more.
I'm using Epsilon Project ROM on my XT1060 Verizon Dev edition running AT&T Sim card. It's very minimalist, has working active display and touchless control, and reduces battery consumption considerably compared to stock (DU Battery Saver estimated battery time jumped from 18 hours to 28 hours from full).
Here's the link to the ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-epsilon-project-v1-0-09-03-clean-t2866450
thanks for the feedback y'all, looks like I've got some reading/research to do.
IMNUTS - agreed, but from my experience, I think it's best to start with a clean slate rather than trying to debloat various apps - as those could have left other files on the system that could hinder performance.
Make sure to look into Krypton(blur/stock based), Eclipse(same):good:. Honestly I've only ran Krypton but I went back to stock rooted... + xposed etc... had some lag here and there in Krypton, stock is noticiably snappier for me:/ *shrugs
bothgoodandbad said:
Make sure to look into Krypton(blur/stock based), Eclipse(same):good:. Honestly I've only ran Krypton but I went back to stock rooted... + xposed etc... had some lag here and there in Krypton, stock is noticiably snappier for me:/ *shrugs
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Went with krypton. Will report later this week.
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Do you guys (or anyone) know if I would be able to downgrade to a stock 4.4.2 after upgrading to 4.4.4 on Krypton (or any custom ROM, for that matter)? I know there's been a lot of talk about how you shouldn't downgrade... I've always been a little unclear as to whether that applies to stock ROMs only or both stock and custom.
Also, what happens if the install doesn't work? Can I flash a downgraded ROM? I tried installing the latest CM11 for my phone, but it failed, and I reinstalled a stock 4.2.2, and just reading through the forums... I feel like that was a big freakin' no-no.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Here you go. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-krypton-v1-2-v1-3b1-6-9-2014-t2716657 You can always remove more.
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TheBoiledDogs said:
I'm using Epsilon Project ROM on my XT1060 Verizon Dev edition running AT&T Sim card. It's very minimalist, has working active display and touchless control, and reduces battery consumption considerably compared to stock (DU Battery Saver estimated battery time jumped from 18 hours to 28 hours from full).
Here's the link to the ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-epsilon-project-v1-0-09-03-clean-t2866450
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cxwong1 said:
Do you guys (or anyone) know if I would be able to downgrade to a stock 4.4.2 after upgrading to 4.4.4 on Krypton (or any custom ROM, for that matter)? I know there's been a lot of talk about how you shouldn't downgrade... I've always been a little unclear as to whether that applies to stock ROMs only or both stock and custom.
Also, what happens if the install doesn't work? Can I flash a downgraded ROM? I tried installing the latest CM11 for my phone, but it failed, and I reinstalled a stock 4.2.2, and just reading through the forums... I feel like that was a big freakin' no-no.
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Roms don't flash bootloader and other certain things, so... The rule is really, don't downgrade official firmware, ever. Once you flash 4.4.2 or higher, you cannot downgrade. Roms are not included, as they don't touch the bootloader. So yes, if you were on official 4.4.2 firmware, flashed a 4.4.4 custom rom, and want to flash 4.4.2 official firmware again.... That's fine.
But if you flash 4.4.4 firmware with fastboot or RSDLite, that's it.... No going back to 4.4.2.
Now, my disclaimer.... You SHOULD be OK. There's no guarantees in life, especially on phone flashing.... Anything can go horribly wrong anytime and doing anything. So do all this at your own peril. ?
Thanks!
Darth said:
Roms don't flash bootloader and other certain things, so... The rule is really, don't downgrade official firmware, ever. Once you flash 4.4.2 or higher, you cannot downgrade. Roms are not included, as they don't touch the bootloader. So yes, if you were on official 4.4.2 firmware, flashed a 4.4.4 custom rom, and want to flash 4.4.2 official firmware again.... That's fine. But if you flash 4.4.4 firmware with fastboot or RSDLite, that's it.... No going back to 4.4.2. Now, my disclaimer.... You SHOULD be OK. There's no guarantees in life, especially on phone flashing.... Anything can go horribly wrong anytime and doing anything. So do all this at your own peril. ?
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