Hi, first of all would like to say this website is a great resource. I am slightly confused over the number of ROMS available. I have a MDA compact 3, its runs WM5. I want to upgrade it to a better ROM. Now which rom in your opinion is the most reliable and looks good? I want WM6, but what is the difference between touch pro and WM6? Is touch built on WM6? And how about the O2 WM6 Premium & PremiumPlus 1.0 WWE??
Can someone just recommend a nice ROM that will allow me to use my TOM TOM and run proficiently.
Many thanks
seeker777 said:
Can someone just recommend a nice ROM that will allow me to use my TOM TOM and run proficiently.
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Hi Seeker,
There is a thread comparing the different ROMS. But iMO you just can't say which one is the best one...depends on you.
Sometimes the developers making full and light editions, it's your choice if you want to use a app-free or app-loaded ROM.
Maybe a look into the threads can help you, in all the first threads there are some screenshots and a short description
about the released ROM.
I tried a lot of the ROMs since now (Fracoon, Tom, Meschle) and i was happy with every ROM.
TomTom is working on all of the ROMS....there is no reason to choose a special ROM just because of TT...
Cheers, Peter
thanks Peter, will have a look. One more question Are all the new roms based upon Windows Mobile 6?
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Are all the new roms based upon Windows Mobile 6?
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When you're searching in the Artemis WM6 Threads....yes of course
Cheers Pal
...and I think your own experience is better than the impressions of others.
There are always people reclaiming some things in a ROM you maybe
never had a problem with. And hey, a ROM is installed in 10 minutes...
And to say which one is the best isn't objective and unfair against the developer...
Well thanks to this forum and ppl, i have managed to install a new ROM, works like a charm
Im thinking of trying others out. will i have to run the Artemis_USPL again everytime i install a new rom? or is this just required once?
Thanks again
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Im thinking of trying others out. will i have to run the Artemis_USPL again everytime i install a new rom? or is this just required once?
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Yes, always run USPL before , otherwise you could brick your device, and that's no fun
Cheers
Cheers, will do!
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Hello, I apologise for a completely rookie question, but I am going to ask cos I am unsure...
I have an T-Mobile MDA COMPACT III UK version of the P3300. It runs windows mobile 5.
I want to give the B&B ROM a try and have read up on how you do it using USPL.
My Question: When I do a search for the ROM it comes up in the "Windows Mobile 6" thread, does this mean I need to upgrade to windows mobile 6 first? Or can i just flash with the ROM?
Again sorry for the daft question, all answers will be greatly appreciated!
It is in the 'Windows Mobile 6' section, because it is based on WM6. You don't need to upgrade first, this is what you are doing by flashing the ROM.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for your fast reply, helps alot!
Do you have a recommendation for which ROM is the best out there?
Everyone usuallly recomends the B+B ROMs, but personally i like the Vanilla 2 ROM, its all down to personal preference. Vanilla is quick, and stable, B+B has a lot of features. (Both are based on WM6)
The choice is yours
Ey people,
I really like this forum and i just joined
I have 2 questions and i hope you guys can answer it .
1: What is the best(newest) windows version for my qtek 9090?
2: I just installed helmi's windows mobile version 6.1 pro.
what can i do with: Helmi HomePlug_Comp.cab?
Thanks, and bye!!
Hi qtek9090f,
Welcome to the forum! If you haven't done so already, please take a look at the forum rules.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488533
Now, to your questions...
The best and latest rom so far... well, there are two roms that could be considered the greatest and latest...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=482997 (look in xplodes' signature for the rom)
and this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488925
You can go either way since both are fantastic roms... Now, as far as Helmi's cab, if I am not mistaken that is HTC's home plugin from WM5 that came out a while ago. You do not need to install it (unless you want to of course). There are far better UIs out there (at least in my opinion)...
Hope this helps and once again, welcome
egzthunder1 said:
Hi qtek9090f,
Welcome to the forum! If you haven't done so already, please take a look at the forum rules.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488533
Now, to your questions...
The best and latest rom so far... well, there are two roms that could be considered the greatest and latest...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=482997 (look in xplodes' signature for the rom)
and this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488925
You can go either way since both are fantastic roms... Now, as far as Helmi's cab, if I am not mistaken that is HTC's home plugin from WM5 that came out a while ago. You do not need to install it (unless you want to of course). There are far better UIs out there (at least in my opinion)...
Hope this helps and once again, welcome
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Thanks mate! i will test them and post the results
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Thanks mate! i will test them and post the results
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Just remember to post them in the correct thread and don't open new ones with subjects of already existing threads...
just a little reminder
Hehe yeah i know
For some reason it wont install.
It says something about a wrong device :S
I dont have the correct rom?
thanks!
Sorry, i wasnt in bootloader thingy
Kinda new to this thanks for the GREAT help!
Hi there!
Today I've bought an xda exec with the following specs:
Rom: 1.13.82 WWE
Radio: 1.04.02
RAM: 64MB
What is the recommended update to the ROM and Radio I can do?
Thanks in advance!
Best regards!
Benny-Danny said:
Rom: 1.13.82 WWE
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That's an old O2 ROM. The latest (last!) original XDA EXEC ROM from O2 can be found here.
Then there's an ocean of home-cooked ROMs, mostly WM6.x (you gain A2DP and other features but lose on video calling).
Benny-Danny said:
Hi there!
Today I've bought an xda exec with the following specs:
Rom: 1.13.82 WWE
Radio: 1.04.02
RAM: 64MB
What is the recommended update to the ROM and Radio I can do?
Thanks in advance!
Best regards!
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Welcome to Uni forum (gosh, I sound just like Orb2000 now ) Actually, make it ORB3000!!!! There, much better!
While we cannot recommend a particular ROM and Radio combination, your device comes with standard features, so pretty much anything that takes your fancy and is suitable for your device in this section would be perfect for the taking. The first thing you should do is read the Wiki, it contains loads of necessary information to help you identify your device and its features for the upgrade purposes and avoid any mistakes or pitfalls. Then you can familiarize yourself with available ROMs and read user opinions and feedback on their performance and features. Generally the best performers will be found on top of the WM6.1 upgrade section marked as a Sticky. Finally, once you get to know all you need and are ready to upgrade, you will be able to try some out and select the one that has the best combination of features FOR YOU. As far as Radio is concerned, there is no fast and steady rule for a perfect combo, some developers will recommend the Radio to be used with their ROM, some users will suggest what works for them, you can always try various versions (ftp server is your friend) and see which will work best for you.
Best of luck. Enjoy!
Thanks!
I've already read lot's of information on wiki for universal...
Already unlocked the "sim lock" and just updated the radio to the last one (1.18.00). Before the universal, I had an Magician (still have it, and working great with the WM 6.1 by cotulla).
I've read about the G3 and bootloader, but didn't understand how to update the bootloader (my universal have 1.00 version)... What is that for?
Also, I will try the WM6.5 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529951 because read 'bout that and like it... just one question.. it the 6.1 better than the 6.5? If I change the rom to 6.5 can I change back to any other, inclusive the 6.1 rom?
Thanks!
enigma1nz said:
Welcome to Uni forum (gosh, I sound just like Orb2000 now )
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LOL!
By the way I´m 3000!!
orb3000 said:
LOL!
By the way I´m 3000!!
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Yes, sweetie, I know, I made myself sound like some improved, but not perfect model of you, you know - 'better than orb1000, but still not quite the orb3000'!!! My apologies. The only explanation I can offer is tiredness and late hour of my posting. Will amend my post now.
Benny-Danny said:
Thanks!
I've already read lot's of information on wiki for universal...
Already unlocked the "sim lock" and just updated the radio to the last one (1.18.00). Before the universal, I had an Magician (still have it, and working great with the WM 6.1 by cotulla).
I've read about the G3 and bootloader, but didn't understand how to update the bootloader (my universal have 1.00 version)... What is that for?
Also, I will try the WM6.5 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529951 because read 'bout that and like it... just one question.. it the 6.1 better than the 6.5? If I change the rom to 6.5 can I change back to any other, inclusive the 6.1 rom?
Thanks!
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6.1 ROMs are more developed and used, therefore will be more stable and practical in everyday usage. Another thing is available resources, e.g. 6.5 ROMs tend to be on resource-hungry side, therefore those of us with standard 64Mb machines will not get as much free RAM or speed in some cases available to run our favorite programs as those with devices upgraded to 128Mb. You can try 6.5, of course, just note the above points. And of course you will be able to downgrade to other 6.1 or shipped ROMs.
enigma1nz said:
Yes, sweetie, I know, I made myself sound like some improved, but not perfect model of you, you know - 'better than orb1000, but still not quite the orb3000'!!! My apologies. The only explanation I can offer is tiredness and late hour of my posting. Will amend my post now.
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No problem dear enigma0nz
Oops, it was 1
New Questions here, old one at the bottom.
hi and thanks to everyone for your answers... you helped me a lot.
but:
I tried various 6.5 and 6.5.3 roms and found a lot of bugs in all of them... and that's not really my style. I want to go back to stock firmware 6.1 and there are not many options (or maybe i wasn't able to find them). Where can i find the Stock Firmware section or something like that, if they are unbranded even better, and if you can direct me to the latest one even better... i have installed the one from Orange in spanish meanwhile, i think it's Ver 1.57.75.3 found here. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=566929 but if there are better unbranded ones i'll be very happy to install them... (how about this one: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521354).
Thanks a lot again in advance...
old Question:
Hi, i bought yesterday my new Opal and i have no idea how to update the rom to windows 6.5... I´m a bit of a perfectionist so i wanna get things right from the beginning, and i used to mod motorola phones so i understand some of the technical stuff, but htc is completely new to me.
So far, this is what i have understood:
to update:
1.- install hard_spl
2.- install custom ruu
3.- install new rom.
But i have a lot of questions on what is each one of those things and the advantages they give.
What does Hard_SPL do?
What is the Custom RUU for? (what is the RUU?)
What is the most stable and least customized rom with winmo 6.5? which rom is the most used by this forum?
What is titanium?
and last: how is the Opal unlocked? (if posible)
Mi goal is to update to winmo 6.5 but keep my phone looking as stock as possible and as stable as possible...
all the help i can get will be very appreciated...
su8044 said:
to update:
1.- install hard_spl
2.- install custom ruu
3.- install new rom.
But i have a lot of questions on what is each one of those things and the advantages they give.
What does Hard_SPL do?
What is the Custom RUU for? (what is the RUU?)
What is the most stable and least customized rom with winmo 6.5? which rom is the most used by this forum?
What is titanium?
and last: how is the Opal unlocked? (if posible)
Mi goal is to update to winmo 6.5 but keep my phone looking as stock as possible and as stable as possible...
all the help i can get will be very appreciated...
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Congrats for your Htc touch viva!
Ok now initially Htc touch viva has its official spl which would not allow your device to upgrade to custom roms. You can only upgrade to official roms. So Spl is a kind of lock To unlock that only we use Hard SPL After installing HSPL you can upgrade to custom roms.
And you understood slightly wrong because Ruu = Rom update utility its just a app which is used to upgrade your rom in your device. So u dont install that. After HSPL directly rom
And about the roms i cant say coz every one has different flavours try them all At last titanium is a new interface made by microsoft and introduced in wm 6.5 and above.
A Word of Caution....
I want to add one thing...(IMPORTANT!!!)
#1
WM6.5.x has not yet been officially released for HTC Touch Viva T2223.
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#2:
If you are looking forward to experiment with it...go ahead on your own risk as your phone will be void of warranty after 'HardSPLing' it.
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#3:
Don't think that a particular WM 6.5.x ROM will work for your device just because it worked like a charm on somebody's device. Believe it or not, though it may be the same model ex: HTC Touch Viva T2223, there are variations depending on the country.
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#4:
I learned the hard way...I took a roundabout ticket....i HardSPLed my device, flashed custom roms, tweaked and played and fooled around with it and has come to a conclusion.
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The Verdict:
Stick with the Stock
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P.S: I didn't mean to frighten you!!!!I can assure you 100% that your mobile won't blow up in your face even if you fiddled with it's innards!!
I want to add one thing to what freelancer said:
Imo it is not ALWAYS the best to stick with the stock version. I had branded ROM shipped with my phone, hardSPLed it and installed custom translated unbranded ROM.
Does the same thing as branded ROM did but way faster. And some features like the HTC task manager didn't work with branded rom at all. Now everything works just fine.
I agree that stock ROMs are the best/fastest, but just not if you have a branded one. It slows down your device.
Just my opinion
greetz
boelze said:
I want to add one thing to what freelancer said:
Imo it is not ALWAYS the best to stick with the stock version. I had branded ROM shipped with my phone, hardSPLed it and installed custom translated unbranded ROM.
Does the same thing as branded ROM did but way faster. And some features like the HTC task manager didn't work with branded rom at all. Now everything works just fine.
I agree that stock ROMs are the best/fastest, but just not if you have a branded one. It slows down your device.
Just my opinion
greetz
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Lol, who said that stock is rom is best as far as about opal you should go ahead with custom roms i have seen that custom rom gives more free ram then stock. Plus task manager in stock rom that can be done in custom also the thing is the more the rom is lite the more efficiently your device will work do you know the stock rom .nbh file size is more than 100 mb whereas a normal custom rom is around 90 mb if there are many app and you can create less than 50 mb stock rom also. Wm 6.5 is perfect for opal inface wm 6.5.x also.
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I want to add one thing...(IMPORTANT!!!)
#1
#2:
#3:
#4:
The Verdict:
P.S: I didn't mean to frighten you!!!!I can assure you 100% that your mobile won't blow up in your face even if you fiddled with it's innards!!
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#1 >>>>> And it will never be announced!!! LOL
#2>>>>>> Well actually not because you can return to stock SPL!!!
#3>>>>>>> WELL I have to disagree!!!! The hardware is all the [email protected]@@@ LOL
#>>>>>>>>HMMM It all bottles down to personel Taste,, bro
THE VERDICT!!!!
Custom Roms RULE!!!!!
i don't mean to disagree with you guys (you know better) but i didn't mean to say that WM6.1 v1-vx is bad but as far as WM6.5 is concerned....they have disadvantages like they are buggy and also consumes battery quite fast.
Appearance wise...WM6.5 is way ahead...but performance wise....I'll stick with WM6.1 anytime.
currently i am using WM6.1 v14 by PDAVIET it is nearly perfect!!!!
regarding differences in hardware...i was meaning the CARRIER...like Verizon, DoPoD, T-Mobile (MDA Basic), iDea (India) and so on...sorry...
regarding stockspl...mine was SPL 1.35.0000...i couldn't find any download link for that..
hey brothers i think tht opal also should have a completely cleam winmo 6.5.3 rom plxxxxxx i love it on mi friends wizard which has less ram....i know ya guys can do it...and also brother winmo is all about customising and making changes to interface wen ya want... its not only themes..it has completely different uis tht can be swithched ezily... so ya gotta try these.....i guess after trying diferent lock screens games today screens thn aftr tht rty theroms
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hey brothers i think tht opal also should have a completely cleam winmo 6.5.3 rom plxxxxxx i love it on mi friends wizard which has less ram....i know ya guys can do it...and also brother winmo is all about customising and making changes to interface wen ya want... its not only themes..it has completely different uis tht can be swithched ezily... so ya gotta try these sites...forum.ppcwarez.org .....i guess after trying diferent lock screens games today screens thn aftr tht rty theroms
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Yeah bro sure i would also like a fully customized rom on my device but bro we have some problems while cooking for opal only with opal after fixing that i will try to make that type of rom but plz
Right now remove links to warez site do it now!!!!
Thanks but i want to go back to stock
hi and thanks to everyone for your answers... you helped me a lot.
but:
I tried various 6.5 and 6.5.3 roms and found a lot of bugs in all of them... and that's not really my style. I want to go back to stock firmware 6.1 and there are not many options (or maybe i wasn't able to find them). Where can i find the Stock Firmware section or something like that, if they are unbranded even better, and if you can direct me to the latest one even better... i have installed the one from Orange in spanish meanwhile, i think it's Ver 1.57.75.3 found here. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=566929 but if there are better unbranded ones i'll be very happy to install them... (how about this one: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521354).
Thanks a lot again in advance...
Hello to all, I have a simple question i hope, i would like to change the operating system on my HD2 from Win 6.5 to Android 4.xx. Ive been looking at all the great work the chefs have done on here but i cant decide which one to use. So in a nutshell which custom 4.xx ROM is the most stable for my device and im using tomtom on my phone but i been told it wont work on android,is there any sat nav out there as good as tomtom that will work on android.
Many thanks,
Chris.
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Hello to all, I have a simple question i hope, i would like to change the operating system on my HD2 from Win 6.5 to Android 4.xx. Ive been looking at all the great work the chefs have done on here but i cant decide which one to use. So in a nutshell which custom 4.xx ROM is the most stable for my device and im using tomtom on my phone but i been told it wont work on android,is there any sat nav out there as good as tomtom that will work on android.
Many thanks,
Chris.
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There are only 3 choices: AOSP, CM9 and MIUI. Go for either CM9 or MIUI. If you want stability then just use a CM7 or MIUI GB ROM.
I selected CM9 when I looked for new android version. I think you should try both and select yours.
But 1st: read cearfully ALL win-> android instructions!
net4878 said:
Hello to all, I have a simple question i hope, i would like to change the operating system on my HD2 from Win 6.5 to Android 4.xx. Ive been looking at all the great work the chefs have done on here but i cant decide which one to use. So in a nutshell which custom 4.xx ROM is the most stable for my device and im using tomtom on my phone but i been told it wont work on android,is there any sat nav out there as good as tomtom that will work on android.
Many thanks,
Chris.
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Yeah a CM9 rom will be a good choice but do not expect a perfect build as ICS is still a work in progress. As for navi, google navigation does the job quite well imho
I am using NexusHD2-ICS-4.0.3-CM9 V1.2 from Tytung.
I dare to say it is very stable until now - using it from 2 weeks.
Only 2 apps are not working - Gallery (working whit some bugs from time to time) and FM radio.
For the 2 native apps Tytung did post 2 different apps that you are able to use.
Also READ THE INSTRUCTIONS before doing anything to the phone.
For 2.3.x rom i recommend (i flash roms allot) HyperDroid-CM7-v5.8.0[a2sd][CyanogenMod7 LEO 2.3.7][seader_R9]
Have fun.