Os-version number doesnt say nothing to me, is bigger number newest?
Example: Is 5.2.19949 newer than 5.2.19588?
Please, tell me?
Nobody knows? :O
You are starting on the wrong foot
Even as you are asking new ones are coming out, so how can anyone tell you the "latest"? Trowl through all the roms and test the ones you like. Sorry that is all I can say
victoradjei said:
You are starting on the wrong foot
Even as you are asking new ones are coming out, so how can anyone tell you the "latest"? Trowl through all the roms and test the ones you like. Sorry that is all I can say
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Well. I asked about version numbering rules, is bigger version number newer?
Not necessarily. I use release dates as guide. Eg UDK released one today which has a lower number than most ones floating around
Irkkonen said:
Os-version number doesnt say nothing to me, is bigger number newest?
Example: Is 5.2.19949 newer than 5.2.19588?
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The last 5-digit number is the build or revision number. Largers number (if the two before are the same) means a newer build/revision.
But newer does not equal better. I'm not sure where the cooks get these revisions from, but they are probably not thoroughly tested and official Microsoft releases.
Some cooks always try to use the newest build, and that might give them some "street cred", but I prefer the ones using the tried and tested builds compared to the new, unknown and untested ones.
Also the OS revision does not really say much about the ROM as a whole. It's what the cook has done to it, how it's tweaked and that apps are included that differentiate them more than the OS revision.
Irkkonen said:
Os-version number doesnt say nothing to me, is bigger number newest?
Example: Is 5.2.19949 newer than 5.2.19588?
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19588 = HTC Diamond ROM (port)
19214 = latest ATT Kaiser ROM
As you can see you can't just take the highest build number to be sure you have the latest ROM.
If you really want the latest ROM you have to:
1. Be willing to flash your device multiple times per week as new builds are released from various ports.
2. a good tip, like mentioned above, is to take a look at the release date for the ROM given by the cook himself
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I bought my O2-XDA in the netherlands about 18 months ago. It's quite an early version and was looking into upgrading the ROM's.
However, I hear that one has to be extra careful in selecting the correct ROM pak for the phone and identifying "my phone" seems to be a problem.
Indeed, when registering for this forum, I was asked for my ROM versions, but neither of mine are in the list :shock:
My Versions are as follows:
ROM 3.02.00 ENG
date 05/27/02
Radio 4.01
Prot 324e2
I've experienced the usual crashes and leaking resources, but I suppose it's not been a bad phone, but I'm tempted to have a go at upgrading.
What are your thoughts on my ROM types ??
Thanks
Marcus
For the Radio part, as long as it's working do NOT touch it!!
For the ROM, you can upgrade to any WM2003 ROM, but read through this forum to get some learned lessons before trying.
Good luck
Sounds good. I remain nervous about upgrading though and will initially endeavour to backup my current ROM to SD.
As mine is a fairly early incarnation i guess the number of improvements is going to be vast, but what are the more significant points that have been successfully developed over the evolution ?
check this http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpcphone/about/2003/default.mspx
Nothing wierd!
There's nothing wrong with that ROM - it's the original version from Xda launch!
There's nothing wrong with that ROM - it's the original version from XDA launch!
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Thanks for your help. :shock:
As I said, I know it's an early one but it wasn't in the list and I didn't want to risk an update until I was sure it was ok to do so.
I whacked on the XDA Developers ROM and it took it alright. I guess that a move forward but I've yet to really see anything which is different.
get it here
http://www.4shared.com/file/37006216/cc45a4de/ROM_61_OS_5219716_hoangdat_VT.html
this is what it looks like http://www.pdaviet.net/showthread.php?t=20798
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ROM_61_OS_5219716_hoangdat_VT with 16mb pagepool
go get it here http://rapidshare.com/files/91061707/UPGRADE_ROM.zip
Has anyone installed this yet?
Is it still suffering from the startup freeze like all the prior versions?
Yes, I know I can flash and see for myself, but to be honest I am feeling pretty lazy today.
Thanks for the announcement and link.
Kasush said:
Has anyone installed this yet?
Is it still suffering from the startup freeze like all the prior versions?
Yes, I know I can flash and see for myself, but to be honest I am feeling pretty lazy today.
Thanks for the announcement and link.
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i will try and get back to you
well this is not new build ... it is just a new custom rom, the real build number is 19176.1.0.0 and the latest real one is 19199.1.0.0 i am working on it's port right now (from vodafone kaiser rom)
WOW!
That had to be the fastest response ever.
xplode said:
well this is not new build ... it is just a new custom rom, the real build number is 19176.1.0.0 and the latest real one is 19199.1.0.0 i am working on it's port right now (from vodafone kaiser rom)
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how long will it take you
Kasush said:
Has anyone installed this yet?
Is it still suffering from the startup freeze like all the prior versions?
Yes, I know I can flash and see for myself, but to be honest I am feeling pretty lazy today.
Thanks for the announcement and link.
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no 10s bug and has netfc
rickwyatt said:
no 10s bug and has netfc
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Which version of NetCF ? 2.x or 3.x
Thanks for the fast replies and testing.
@Xplode: Anxiously awaiting your release of 6.1.
it is a lil hard without touchscreen but after a few days maybe
it took me a 2 weeks or so to make usable 19716 rom and now i undarstand that it is faked beta build, and i gave up, so now i am working on a real build port we will see whan it will be ready
Wait Wait Wait
Kasush said:
Which version of NetCF ? 2.x or 3.x
Thanks for the fast replies and testing.
@Xplode: Anxiously awaiting your release of 6.1.
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its got netcf 2.0 install
Downloading now, and will try soon, I am waiting for it since last night.
This version has ramdisk rite? any version without it?
EDIT: just checked on google "khong co" in vietnamese = without. . i shouldve research before asking hehe
Croatian regional settings
Will this now ROM, have a croatian reg. settings.... Manny thanks...Hello from Croatia!!
its a good rom. way better than first one. no freeze, no ram disk, fast.
Edit: IR is now working
I'm going to test it right now.
to xplode: if you need a betatester for your WM6.1, here is a volunteer.
I'll write my impresions later of this one.
I agree with Khanem, it si better than previous, but i think it could be better regarding the speed and the included programs, will use it temporarly till Xplode ROM is released.
very fast.
now rom ROM 6.1 OS 5.2.19716_hoangdat_VT
good rom very fast and beautiful thanks
No way I'm installing something from a source I don't know anything about.
I'll wait for xplodes release, he always produces great work!
Hey All,
I just switched from my HTC Touch PRO to the HTC Hero. I use Sprint as a carrier and I am looking forward to getting used to the Android platform. My phone is running the following rom.
Firmware: 1.5
Baseband: 1.04.01.09.21
Kernel: 2.6.27-533ce29d
Build: 1.29.651.1
Software: 1.29.651.1
Anyhow, I was wondering if I could upgrade to 2.73.405.5 ROM. I know that this is available for Europe but I don't see it for US yet. Is there a big enough difference between ROMs that I would not be able to upgrade?
Thanks for the help in advance and I hope to be able to contribute to the community with so apps.
The problem with having the US version is that it is (correct me if I am wrong) the only CDMA android device so far. Although 1.6 Donut should have CDMA support, it was not included, so they opted to modify 1.5 to make it work. Anyway, the point is this:
1) we will see some official update in the next month or so from Sprint, HTC, or maybe android 1.6 (?)
2) We are all in need of root access to the phone to start getting some cool ROMs, the new radio, wifi-tether, etc
Tubes6al4v said:
The problem with having the US version is that it is (correct me if I am wrong) the only CDMA android device so far. Although 1.6 Donut should have CDMA support, it was not included, so they opted to modify 1.5 to make it work. Anyway, the point is this:
1) we will see some official update in the next month or so from Sprint, HTC, or maybe android 1.6 (?)
2) We are all in need of root access to the phone to start getting some cool ROMs, the new radio, wifi-tether, etc
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I second both of these I have been reading about problems with this phone and it seems to me that they are all related to the modification of the 1.5 rom to make CDMA work and to get it out to the consumer as soon as possible
Can someone provide me with a Nandroid backup of the Sprint Hero ROM? If so, i'm happy to do a MoDaCo Custom ROM for it?
P
Have we confirmed whether the kernel vulnerability is fixed on the Sprint Hero?
P
blake.arnold said:
Is there a big enough difference between ROMs that I would not be able to upgrade?
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As has been already stated, chances are if you "upgraded" to an EU ROM your phone wouldn't work any more due to lack of CDMA support in the EU builds.
However, thus far we've no evidence that the Sprint build is a "lower" build than the EU versions, as the build number sequence seems to be totally different. Apparently the Sprint Hero shipped with the Sense UI performance enhancements that we now have in EU 2.73 builds, so it seems to me you're unlikely to gain anything anyway. In fact, you'll just lose stuff like the Sprint specific apps.
Regards,
Dave
hey thers is a new system dump from sprint hero available here....can anyone tell me dat is dat possible for me to flash it on my phone...
http://www.androidspin.com/component/content/article/3-latest-news/169-new-sprint-hero-system-dump
It's almost certainly just a dump of your existing ROM. As the thread you posted suggests, it's for devs only and you shouldn't attempt to flash it.
Regards,
Dave
modaco said:
Have we confirmed whether the kernel vulnerability is fixed on the Sprint Hero?
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I will try to do that ASAP. bear with me as I am new to this.
Thanks for all of the replies thus far.
would any of you kind people like to post the libraries for the sprint hero. i have gotten a hold of the dump at android spin, but it is missing a few libraries for example
/system/lib/hw/lights.sapphire.so and lights.htc.so
HTC Hero Kernel Source Code
http://member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/kernel_hero_0078c992.tar.bz2
Via
http://phandroid.com/2009/10/22/htc-hero-kernel-source-code-released/
jman069 said:
HTC Hero Kernel Source Code
http://member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/kernel_hero_0078c992.tar.bz2
Via
http://phandroid.com/2009/10/22/htc-hero-kernel-source-code-released/
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Old news I'm afraid! You might like to search before posting!
Regards,
Dave
didn't it just get released today? And yeah search is my friend.... Just didn't see a point to do another search from the one I did yesterday if this thread wasn't updated as I was assuming with the title it would be easier for us sprint users to see this thread is for the cdma version but alas my mistake
hi,
I am running 1.48.479.1 (71294) WWE. Now I found that on the HTC site is 1.66.479.2 available.
But there's no changelog. Where can I find out if it is necessary to flash ROM for me? Where are the changelogs?
Thank you.
orhor said:
hi,
I am running 1.48.479.1 (71294) WWE. Now I found that on the HTC site is 1.66.479.2 available.
But there's no changelog. Where can I find out if it is necessary to flash ROM for me? Where are the changelogs?
Thank you.
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My advice would be to not worry about small increases in versions of pre installed software.
If your phone is working for you, stick with it. If you have issues, try the new rom.
You can always go back to your current rom if you dont like the new one, but to be honest you won't see any big changes.
yes, thats the old good rule valid even with motherboard BIOSes etc...
But dont you know where can I get the changelogs?
Thank you for replying
1.72 was ment to be a bigish update cus there was apparently a speed increase. I personally couldnt tell the diffrence as its always been fast for me.
They are noted on the website.
Release note>
Where they will tell you this ONLY fix a problem with sms...
That is not true at all.
I noticed a few things including the change of location of one feature (task manager??). it's not anymore under start/settings/other.
I also noticed i have new bugs like this...sms focus lost confused, some slowness, etc...
I also noticed other changes but I forgot
Does anyone know if there a difference between the two. I want to change my version from 2.33 to 2.34.
Since you didn't provide a whole lot of information, I'll just guess:
You are referring to the virtuous unity rom. (If you're not, disregard the rest and provide more info)
The correct place to look for changes between to versions is this, unfortunately the site is currently down, so you're out of luck.
Out of curiosity: If you wish to upgrade your rom, why not upgrade to the most up-to-date version which is 2.39?
Lawrenceco said:
Does anyone know if there a difference between the two. I want to change my version from 2.33 to 2.34.
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If you refer to Android versions 2.3.3 vs 2.3.4, the only difference seems to be the addition of voice and video chat using Google Talk.