I see alot of Tocuhpad Dev threads and I just pulled my TP out of storage.
Its running Cyanogen Mod 4.0.4 (System settings says Cyanogen Mod Version 9-20120930 Nightly tenderloin)
Build date Sun Sept 30th 2012
I have CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.6
moboot 0.3.5
As you can see its very outdated.
What should I be running now if I am looking for daily reliability with most features working? Thanks for your input (If there is a newer guide I can follow to update from my current version to a new one please post it, thank you)
I would suggest that you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284.
It is an excellent guide with video tutorials if necessary. Roland has also posted an additional guide of the newer more experimental Roms also in Touchpad Development forum.
Hopefully they will help you make a decision based on what you need to use your tablet for ie Bluetooth/gaming etc.
Have fun there have been lots of improvements since you last used it.
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I would suggest that you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284.
It is an excellent guide with video tutorials if necessary. Roland has also posted an additional guide of the newer more experimental Roms also in Touchpad Development forum.
Hopefully they will help you make a decision based on what you need to use your tablet for ie Bluetooth/gaming etc.
Have fun there have been lots of improvements since you last used it.
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Where do you even start on that thread, there is about 100 links and 15 videos posted?
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Where do you even start on that thread, there is about 100 links and 15 videos posted?
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Just read the first page, then try a couple of different ROMs at the very least you can see all the different variations available and the requirements needed to install them(Partition size.
If you then have a specific question having tried the above it will probably be a lot easier to help you.
Personally, I would go with milaq's last Jelly Bean 4.2.2 rom cm10.1
The next step is 4.3 - read need for resizing of /system, and/or /data partitions - or 4.4 (Kitkat), which is still very much experimental/developmental.
Milaq's 10.1 Jelly Bean roms are very stable and good for daily use.
Just my opinion!
Peace
Thanks, I actually went the opposite way and did the test version of 4.4 to see how it is
It appears you are already partitioned to run the newest ROMs, but if you or others want to try at least a 10.1 ROM (Android 4.2.2) without having to increase partition size, OaT's Light n Tasty (LnT) is very stable and except for the lack of bluetooth plaguing a number of the post-CM9 ROMs the ROM is very solid. He somehow lightens the ROM and the GAPPs so it runs in the pre-CM10 partitions. I am leery of going all the way back to webOS, removing Android, doctoring and changing partitions, and then starting over. At some point I am sure I will, especially if a really solid KitKat ROM is released with bluetooth.
Many people have stayed on CM9 btw, as they find CM9 the most dependable.
Here's a link to the XDA discussion on OaT LnT. Note his OP has an older version of his ROM... if you scroll towards the end he includes a link to an October 8 version he has been using recently. Make sure to also use the GAPPs he includes in the OP, since it is lightened as well. He leaves off a few things... like calendar and browser, since so many people can and do use ones downloaded from Play Store (is. I use aCalendar and Next browser).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332510
CM 10.1 (JB 4.2.2) doesn't require repatitioning, its the newer 10.2/4.3 and Kitkat 4.4 that require/advise a larger /system partition.
I actually went back to ICS from 10.1 thinking it had been better, but tbh the experience wasn't what I remembered and I very quickly went back to 10.1 (via Kitkat, briefly, but too buggy for me atm). Battery life, responsiveness and stability were all better, for me, with 10.1 (spceifically milaq's roms).
Having said that, its worth giving yourself a bigger /system partition - 5 or 600mb - and trying out the latest kitkat builds, there's lots of promise there!
I will definitely be going back once certain bugs and issues are ironed out...
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I have a touch pad with current version of WebOS and would like to install Android for the first time on it. I know I am late to the game.
I was looking here and found a tutorial, but it has bad links for the required files. With all the ROMs, tutorials around here and the dying links, can someone share link to a tutorial that is current and the required files still present for installing a stable version of Android. ICS or Jellybean preferred, if that can run stable, otherwise, I would consider going older. I am already familiar with Android, having a rooting Android phone, but somewhat overwhelmed about which information here I should pay attention to, versus what is obsolete.
Thanks
I found this tutorial with what appears to be complete set of required files
http://michaelkizer.com/Blog/tabid/...86/Installing-Android-on-the-HP-Touchpad.aspx
This is from September. Should I still be using this version of CM9, or is there a more recent one that would be better.
The tutorial says CM9 seems to be the most mature and well supported version. Should I expect all hardware on my touchpad including the camera to be working with this?
Should I use the google apps bundle from April he supplies, or another one?
Thanks
CM9 is now pretty solid and very usable everyday. I think all the main hardware works with the latest (camera has had a lot of ongoing work and may not be perfect, plus I am not sure about accelerometer / compass type inputs). CM9 should use the 29 April Gapps.
I just used this one yesterday; it updates often: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31548-ho...-with-sound-camera-microphone-updated-121712/.
Is the file cm-9-20120916-NIGHTLY-tenderloin.zip mentioned in the tutorial still the latest stable CM9, or which version of CM9 should I use?
Can anyone else comment on the extent the hardware support issues were resolved on CM9? I would like all hardware to be working, including camera, accelerometer, compass, etc for access by Android apps, if possible.
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I just used this one yesterday; it updates often: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31548-ho...-with-sound-camera-microphone-updated-121712/.
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Looks like this CM10 is still too experimental, saying not to let the battery run out and that it would brick the device. My understanding is CM9 would be safer to use, and it is still at least Ice Cream Sandwich.
It has instructions for CM9 too. In short, just replace one file.
jssullins cm 10 (look at the p0articipation #'s)
I would go with jsSullins cm10. procedure is on first page including links to relevant files.
Hi every one I am new in this forum I need some help to upgrade my HP Touch pad
MY friend he give me his HP Touch Pad 32 G, It has 2 boot ( 1 for WebOS ver 3.05 Hardware ver, A) second OS is Cyanogen 7.1.0 Android ver 2.3.7)
Please help me how do I upgrade to android 4.2 or 4.3.
if you have some tutorial step by step please help
Thanks
Unless your desperate to have bluetooth working id suggest sticking with the not quite so latest from cm rootziki, which isnt all bad.
Still a vast improvement and better battery life over the old
Also have a browse first of the various threads here in the tp development section. I know there are a few roms and options to update without needing resizing partitions. Will also help you get your head around it more.
Example - forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161364
Because If you want to go to the very latest and have Bluetooth working, from js experimental, understand there is a fair bit of jiggery Pokery to resize partitions just to allow them to work etc needed to get them working. A messy risky job.
And to be quite honest mate, there really isnt much difference in it. They will look and work the same.
I'll see if I can scrounge up the links when I get home.
There is a MASSIVE improvement in battery life coming your way.
Sent from my Nexus 4
Running gingerbread you will have to uninstall Android first, then use AcmeInstaller3 to get Jelly Bean loaded up.
I'm pretty sure the latest AcmeInstaller3 gives the correct partitions for cm10.1 (JB 4.2), including jcscullins build with working bluetooth, the resizing of partitions using tailor in webos only applies to 4.3
Peace
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Running gingerbread you will have to uninstall Android first, then use AcmeInstaller3 to get Jelly Bean loaded up.
I'm pretty sure the latest AcmeInstaller3 gives the correct partitions for cm10.1 (JB 4.2), including jcscullins build with working bluetooth, the resizing of partitions using tailor in webos only applies to 4.3
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What do you guys mean by uninstall android? Return to the stock software then redo the tablet?
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What do you guys mean by uninstall android? Return to the stock software then redo the tablet?
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Yes, take it back to stock, then use acme3 to load up JB. Although I think there's acme4 out now...
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Had my parents send me their hd+ so I could try and improve performance. I'm new to the nook and it's roms.Right now it's stock and it's weak.. laggy .. just plain poor in general. I'm confident in installing roms but there are quite a few ranging from 4.1 and up. I'd of course like a stock Android 4.x base. Are any of them rock solid stable? Of course I'd like to have 4.4 on it if it's at least pretty stable.. they will be using it mainly for internet cruising on wifi and that's about it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.. I plan on starting in a couple hours on the upgrade and it would be nice to have some direction on which rom to start with. thanks!
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Had my parents send me their hd+ so I could try and improve performance. I'm new to the nook and it's roms.Right now it's stock and it's weak.. laggy .. just plain poor in general. I'm confident in installing roms but there are quite a few ranging from 4.1 and up. I'd of course like a stock Android 4.x base. Are any of them rock solid stable? Of course I'd like to have 4.4 on it if it's at least pretty stable.. they will be using it mainly for internet cruising on wifi and that's about it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.. I plan on starting in a couple hours on the upgrade and it would be nice to have some direction on which rom to start with. thanks!
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First check which emmc chip you got (download emmc brick check).
There is a possibility to brick your device with the MAG2GA chip and firmware 05 combination.
I'd recommend u the latest 10.2 nightly, it runs flawless and bugfree.
Some instructions:
Download these two for ur bootable SDcard cwm:
Win32DiskImager (tool for writing boot image to SD card)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6028-for-stock-4GB-rev4-(05.15.13).zip (boot image for SD card)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
Step to Step -> unzip the "NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6028-for-stock-4GB-rev4.zip" -> write the image to your sd card with win32DisImager (try to take a 4 gig SDCard (worked best for me) and after that copy your wished rom and gapps onto the SD.
Now ur device should start in Recovery and u should be able to flash your new rom+gapps!
recommended 10.2 nightly rom: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ovation
gapps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
greetz
edit: 4.4.2 is imo not stable for daily use and lacks features.
I don't understand why people are saying 4.4.2 isn't stable. I'm running succulent's build and it's rock solid. No random reboots, no bugs at all. But that's just my experience.
Sent from my rooted GS3 running CM11
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I don't understand why people are saying 4.4.2 isn't stable. I'm running succulent's build and it's rock solid. No random reboots, no bugs at all. But that's just my experience.
Sent from my rooted GS3 running CM11
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it's lacking many features and believe me you cant compare a fresh new build with one with much more time spend in.
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it's lacking many features and believe me you cant compare a fresh new build with one with much more time spend in.
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I can certainly compare succulent's new build to other older builds. Just because it's newer and not as "established" doesn't matter. What matters is how well it works and it works perfectly for me. It may not have all the features CM10.2 has, but what I want in a rom is one that is smooth, stable, and bug free and it fits my needs perfectly. Back to the OP's question though, I think CM10.2 would probably be the best option for them since other people seem to be having some amount of difficulty with the 4.4 builds.
thanks for the reply's .. ended up throwing verygreen/cm11 on it.. didn't check emmc, got lucky I guess. Rom is fantastic.. haven't run into anything.. tested most things and it's running almost as silky smooth as my lg g2 with 4.4.
Hi
Just received a Nook HD+ but after quickly browsing and playing for a while, I was not pleased with the stock rom, scrolls were not as smooth as I had seen on my nexus 4 for nexus 7 (maybe I am spoilt), I could notice some jitters and hope a custom ROM could fix this.
When I see in the Android development forum for this device, as usual the very many listing of the ROMs makes it difficult to identify which is the latest and the stable one (I suggest in future we should group the threads as - stable and non-stable which will help Noobs like me to jump into the act immediately).
Can somebody please advise me this bit of information as to which is the most latest custom rom that is stable, I am guessing it could the 10.1 build here [NookHD+] CM10.1 native emmc install Now part of CM Nightlies . Also to a step by step resource starting from rooting to the final flashing of the custom rom.
Also, is it possible to use 'Cyonogenmod installer' instead directly from their website!?
thanks
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Believe me I tried everything on nook.my initial thoughts were to run on SD card.but you have no official stable ROM for SD card .and the one available from bookbane was quite laggy .I tried both cm 11 and cm 10.2.then I installed on emmc again cm 11,cm 10.1 ,xperia ROM.but trust me the best experience I had so far was from cm10.2 on emmc .works beutiffully without any lag.
Just received a Nook HD+ but after quickly browsing and playing for a while, I was not pleased with the stock rom, scrolls were not as smooth as I had seen on my nexus 4 for nexus 7 (maybe I am spoilt), I could notice some jitters and hope a custom ROM could fix this.
When I see in the Android development forum for this device, as usual the very many listing of the ROMs makes it difficult to identify which is the latest and the stable one (I suggest in future we should group the threads as - stable and non-stable which will help Noobs like me to jump into the act immediately).
Can somebody please advise me this bit of information as to which is the most latest custom rom that is stable, I am guessing it could the 10.1 build here [NookHD+] CM10.1 native emmc install Now part of CM Nightlies . Also to a step by step resource starting from rooting to the final flashing of the custom rom.
Also, is it possible to use 'Cyonogenmod installer' instead directly from their website!?
thanks
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Believe me I tried everything on nook.my initial thoughts were to run on SD card.but you have no official stable ROM for SD card .and the one available from bookbane was quite laggy .I tried both cm 11 and cm 10.2.then I installed on emmc again cm 11,cm 10.1 ,xperia ROM.but trust me the best experience I had so far was from cm10.2 on emmc .works beutiffully without any lag.
Just received a Nook HD+ but after quickly browsing and playing for a while, I was not pleased with the stock rom, scrolls were not as smooth as I had seen on my nexus 4 for nexus 7 (maybe I am spoilt), I could notice some jitters and hope a custom ROM could fix this.
When I see in the Android development forum for this device, as usual the very many listing of the ROMs makes it difficult to identify which is the latest and the stable one (I suggest in future we should group the threads as - stable and non-stable which will help Noobs like me to jump into the act immediately).
Can somebody please advise me this bit of information as to which is the most latest custom rom that is stable, I am guessing it could the 10.1 build here [NookHD+] CM10.1 native emmc install Now part of CM Nightlies . Also to a step by step resource starting from rooting to the final flashing of the custom rom.
Also, is it possible to use 'Cyonogenmod installer' instead directly from their website!?
thanks
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Could you please point me to the source please with instructions to the best experience ROM 10.2!? will this autoupdate to any other new updates from Cyanogenmod?
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Could you please point me to the source please with instructions to the best experience ROM 10.2!? will this autoupdate to any other new updates from Cyanogenmod?
thanks
S[/QUOTE]Go to the dummies guide for installing CM10.1/CM10.2 linked in my signature.
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CM11
Best choice for HD+ is CM11 EMMC from verygreen.
It's officially supported by Cyanogemod and gets nightly updates.
The ROM is smooth and efficient.
There may be tiny little bugs for the ROM, but they won't stop you from using your device as a daily driver.
3/27 is very stable btw.
CM 10.2.1. vs. CM 11
After reading some of the posts here, I decided to "downgrade" from CM 11 0327 to the last stable CM 10, 10.2.1. (Per dajmaa's suggestion.)
I'd never tried CM 10 before. When I got my HD+ a few weeks ago, I went from the Nook stock ROM direct to a CM11 SD install (0308) and then ended up at CD 11 0327 on emmc the other day.
While CM 11 was usable for me (except for one annoying problem, where I couldn't download mp3's), I see that CM 10 is much more finished. For example, it has zRam implemented. (But maybe KitKat doesn't need that, with it's ostensibly better memory management?) Trebuchet launcher works like it's supposed to in CM 10.2.1, although I liked the ability to enlarge the icons in CM 11. And the font in the status bar seemed bigger to my old eyes in CM 11 than CM 10.
Lagwise, they both seem the same. No lag, although I noticed that CM 10 gets "stuck" every now and then when I switch back and forth quickly between apps. And it keeps wanting to put "Extended Desktop" in the Power menu.
I haven't had it running long enough with my aviation moving maps to see if I get any random reboots like I did with CM 11.
As JimJ2Mz said, 0327 runs well. (Except that I couldn't download podcasts.)
But I'll plan to stay put now until there's some major announcement about CM 11, like a RC or something.
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Best choice for HD+ is CM11 EMMC from verygreen.
It's officially supported by Cyanogemod and gets nightly updates.
The ROM is smooth and efficient.
There may be tiny little bugs for the ROM, but they won't stop you from using your device as a daily driver.
3/27 is very stable btw.
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Thanks Jim, I installed 10.2.x after trying out 10.1.3 for some time. I notice, GAPPS crashing randomly once in a while although not that too bad. Sometimes hangs for a while before it gets normal. So I guess there are still some bugs around. So was wondering 10.1.3 must be the one for me unless something stable comes up.
Now I see your post, and wondering why not I try it if there is going to be future updates. Do you feel it is smoother than the 10.1.x and 10.2.x as we all know KitKat is designed to run better on older hardware? If so I will proceed with CM11 and live minor bugs if that is not going to stand in the way of my daily usage like you mentioned.
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Thanks Jim, I installed 10.2.x after trying out 10.1.3 for some time. I notice, GAPPS crashing randomly once in a while although not that too bad. Sometimes hangs for a while before it gets normal. So I guess there are still some bugs around. So was wondering 10.1.3 must be the one for me unless something stable comes up.
Now I see your post, and wondering why not I try it if there is going to be future updates. Do you feel it is smoother than the 10.1.x and 10.2.x as we all know KitKat is designed to run better on older hardware? If so I will proceed with CM11 and live minor bugs if that is not going to stand in the way of my daily usage like you mentioned.
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When you updated to CM10.2, did you also update to 20120813 gapps? That could be the reason for your gapps problems if you didn't.
And an HD+ is not 'older hardware'.
I recommend CM10.1.3 as the most stable.
Sent from my BN NookHD+ using XDA Premium HD app
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Thanks Jim, I installed 10.2.x after trying out 10.1.3 for some time. I notice, GAPPS crashing randomly once in a while although not that too bad. Sometimes hangs for a while before it gets normal. So I guess there are still some bugs around. So was wondering 10.1.3 must be the one for me unless something stable comes up.
Now I see your post, and wondering why not I try it if there is going to be future updates. Do you feel it is smoother than the 10.1.x and 10.2.x as we all know KitKat is designed to run better on older hardware? If so I will proceed with CM11 and live minor bugs if that is not going to stand in the way of my daily usage like you mentioned.
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In my own experience, yes, CM11 feels much more fluid than the older versions.
4.4 RAM usage is optimized for older hardware, which actually benefits ALL devices, but that doesn't mean that the Nook HD/HD+ is old. It's modern and is still very powerful, just as leapinlar said. Well, not powerful, but not weak. Haha.
And as leapinlar also recommended, CM10.1.3 is indeed stable. Anyway. It's up to you. I've had my experiences with the ROMs and they can differ from others, so it's all up to you whether you want to try CM11 or stick to any other ROM.
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In my own experience, yes, CM11 feels much more fluid than the older versions.
4.4 RAM usage is optimized for older hardware, which actually benefits ALL devices, but that doesn't mean that the Nook HD/HD+ is old. It's modern and is still very powerful, just as leapinlar said. Well, not powerful, but not weak. Haha.
And as leapinlar also recommended, CM10.1.3 is indeed stable. Anyway. It's up to you. I've had my experiences with the ROMs and they can differ from others, so it's all up to you whether you want to try CM11 or stick to any other ROM.
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I tried CM11 but it was throwing lots of google app erros on load, I was actually using the same GAPPS file that was on the 10.2.1, is there a used diferent GAPP file for CM11? maybe that caused the error. And also I struggled to go back to the CWM recovery for CM10.1 and 10.2 as it was just stuck at the recovery used for CM11 even after flashing the ver.3 recovery zip several times.
I have literally tried every single ROM out there and here are my recommendations:
1. Succulent's CM 11 (http://goo.im/devs/succulent/ovation/cyanogenmod/internal)
2. Official CM 10.2 Stable (I have been using it with drmarble's Kernel, which you can get here: https://app.box.com/s/ry03xsmhlxq2jomnwlaj)
Both ROMs are bug-free and run flawlessly. I get around 6 hours of screen-on time on both (which is an amazing battery life).
OH GEEZ
sany said:
I tried CM11 but it was throwing lots of google app erros on load, I was actually using the same GAPPS file that was on the 10.2.1, is there a used diferent GAPP file for CM11? maybe that caused the error. And also I struggled to go back to the CWM recovery for CM10.1 and 10.2 as it was just stuck at the recovery used for CM11 even after flashing the ver.3 recovery zip several times.
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DUDE YOU HAVE TO USE GAPPS DEDICATED FOR CM11 (4.4)!
That's a given. You're having errors due to the fact that you're using 4.2 gapps on 4.4!
Follow this guide and FIX EVERYTHING. I followed it myself it everything works perfectly.
Please do ask if you need help on anything. I may be a noob, but I do know some stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602796
Thanks Jim
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DUDE YOU HAVE TO USE GAPPS DEDICATED FOR CM11 (4.4)!
That's a given. You're having errors due to the fact that you're using 4.2 gapps on 4.4!
Follow this guide and FIX EVERYTHING. I followed it myself it everything works perfectly.
Please do ask if you need help on anything. I may be a noob, but I do know some stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602796
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Thanks Jim, I will do this. Why do you think I was unable to go back to CWN recovery for 10.1/10.2 - everytime after flashing the old recovery and go into the recovery mode, I still see the ver.6 (of CM11) in action.
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I kind of messed up a bit with my Galaxy Ace S5830, so I'm about to wipe it again. But after thinking about it, I was wondering if there's a bit more that can be done for this legacy device aside of installing CM.
I first had CM 7.2.0 stable installed and overall it went fairly well for daily use, except for just a couple of issues: default camera not having zooming function, and this other issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596926
On IRC (cyanogenmod channel) I was told this probably could be due to Ace's awfully limited amount of RAM, which caused the updating app to not be able to temporarily store in RAM and use some of internal sotrage (limited as well), resulting in more and more internal storage consumed each time an update was performed. Or so I understood...
Also I noticed there are a few nightlies after stable CM version 7.2.0
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=cooper
So, questions would be:
1. If I'm to install CM7, which one should I pick, stable 7.2.0 again, or latest nightly? I think I once read comments that latest build fixed some minor bugs and was actualyl good, but I do care a lot about stability and the Wikia site says nightlies are unstable.
2. Is there something I could do for the updates/storage issue?
3. Is there default zoom for camera on CM7, or would I have to download another camera app?
4. I've seen there are now some CM 9, 10, 11, etc builds for S5830, but they are unofficial and in the IRC I was told unofficial was generally not that good (and potential malware). Should I better stick with CM7, or is there by chance an "official" CM 9, 10, 11 mod?
Thanks beforehand.
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I kind of messed up a bit with my Galaxy Ace S5830, so I'm about to wipe it again. But after thinking about it, I was wondering if there's a bit more that can be done for this legacy device aside of installing CM.
I first had CM 7.2.0 stable installed and overall it went fairly well for daily use, except for just a couple of issues: default camera not having zooming function, and this other issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596926
On IRC (cyanogenmod channel) I was told this probably could be due to Ace's awfully limited amount of RAM, which caused the updating app to not be able to temporarily store in RAM and use some of internal sotrage (limited as well), resulting in more and more internal storage consumed each time an update was performed. Or so I understood...
Also I noticed there are a few nightlies after stable CM version 7.2.0
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=cooper
So, questions would be:
1. If I'm to install CM7, which one should I pick, stable 7.2.0 again, or latest nightly? I think I once read comments that latest build fixed some minor bugs and was actualyl good, but I do care a lot about stability and the Wikia site says nightlies are unstable.
2. Is there something I could do for the updates/storage issue?
3. Is there default zoom for camera on CM7, or would I have to download another camera app?
4. I've seen there are now some CM 9, 10, 11, etc builds for S5830, but they are unofficial and in the IRC I was told unofficial was generally not that good (and potential malware). Should I better stick with CM7, or is there by chance an "official" CM 9, 10, 11 mod?
Thanks beforehand.
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1. Flash your desired version... there'is a lot of rom in Android Development section... Nightly doesn't mean unstable :silly:
2. Storage issue?... AFAiK CM7.x/9.x/10.x/11 haven't got any storage issue...
3. Our camera hasn't optical ZOOM... digital zoom is as if you enlarge a picture when you're seeing it in the gallery... anyway you can't do digital zoom using any CM camera.
4. Unofficial doesn't mean that the file contains potential malware...
Thanks mr Viper.
There's quite a lot of stuff in the Android Development section, maybe too much for me to process...
Although, from what I managed to see, @Mardon's roms -specially his CM11 rom- would rise my hopes high, if his roms weren't in alpha/beta stages and he could work on them more often.
However there's another rom that looks promising to flash right now, @Rhievaldo's CM9. From what I read in its thread, it looks functional enough for daily use. It's a shame that seemingly he's put its development on hiatus; would be great if those remaining issues could be fixed (compass, weather in lockscreen, etc).
@Viper The Ripper, in your experience, would you advise for 1 or 2 CM roms for S5830 in particular?
Also, do I need stock rom before flashing a CM rom, or can I just wipe data, cache, system? Do all CM roms come pre-rooted, or do I need to root beforehand?
Thanks again.
P.S.: regarding the "storage issue", I did leave a link to a previous thread started by me to explain what I meant, if you see it...
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ctcx said:
I kind of messed up a bit with my Galaxy Ace S5830, so I'm about to wipe it again. But after thinking about it, I was wondering if there's a bit more that can be done for this legacy device aside of installing CM.
I first had CM 7.2.0 stable installed and overall it went fairly well for daily use, except for just a couple of issues: default camera not having zooming function, and this other issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596926
On IRC (cyanogenmod channel) I was told this probably could be due to Ace's awfully limited amount of RAM, which caused the updating app to not be able to temporarily store in RAM and use some of internal sotrage (limited as well), resulting in more and more internal storage consumed each time an update was performed. Or so I understood...
Also I noticed there are a few nightlies after stable CM version 7.2.0
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=cooper
So, questions would be:
1. If I'm to install CM7, which one should I pick, stable 7.2.0 again, or latest nightly? I think I once read comments that latest build fixed some minor bugs and was actualyl good, but I do care a lot about stability and the Wikia site says nightlies are unstable.
2. Is there something I could do for the updates/storage issue?
3. Is there default zoom for camera on CM7, or would I have to download another camera app?
4. I've seen there are now some CM 9, 10, 11, etc builds for S5830, but they are unofficial and in the IRC I was told unofficial was generally not that good (and potential malware). Should I better stick with CM7, or is there by chance an "official" CM 9, 10, 11 mod?
Thanks beforehand.
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Hi There,
Well Stable would be my preference for daily use.
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