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Best WinMo ROM for Android

Hi guys - what is the best WinMo ROM to use if you are using Android exclusively? Does it matter if it's WinMo 6.1 or 6.5? Do some offer better perfomance than others? Does more free memory in WinMo make a difference to Android performance?
Thanks

I really shouldn't make a difference. When you boot up Android, it shuts down WinMo and exclusively runs Android. No memory at that point is being used by anything other than Android.
Only difference the ROM would make is if you have one that has allowed you to unlock your GPS, in which case GPS will then work in Android.

Hmmm... I didn't realize Android unloads or "shuts down" Windows before starting up. I had assumed that it just used whatever memory remained after Windows had loaded.

what you should care about is your radio version, not your rom version. most people use the bell 3.42.50 radio. you get this by flashing the bell standard rom with that radio (check out PPCGeeks vogue thread, or other how-tos for a link or google), don't let customizations run (soft reset before they do), and then flash a custom rom of your choice.

tatnai said:
what you should care about is your radio version, not your rom version. most people use the bell 3.42.50 radio. you get this by flashing the bell standard rom with that radio (check out PPCGeeks vogue thread, or other how-tos for a link or google), don't let customizations run (soft reset before they do), and then flash a custom rom of your choice.
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Yup - I have all of that - Android is running really well (xrom2 from Zenulator). I was just trying to maximize resources for Android but I guess the boot OS version etc is irrelevant.
Thanks.

What ROM are you using ? Why?

What official ROM are you using?
Please choose and also say on the thread.
Mention if you're using custom ROM as well.

You be the judge.
I'm using Dutty's HG 1.7
Why? I always revert back to Dutty's ROM after using anyone else's ROM because I find his ROM's to be very stable and its stock-like, which allows me to install mods however I want to.
Quiet honestly, you just have to try out the ROMs for yourself, there are plenty of chefs out there that have different tastes, and one of them is bound to be your choice. Just as an example, NRG's Energy ROMs is completely customized when you flash it, CleanEX ROMs are "clean" (only has necessary programs for the phone to run)....those are just a couple that come out of the top of my head.
Just experiment, and you be the judge, don't let others make the decision for you! It only takes a few minutes to flash a ROM!
Happy flashing!

I'm cooking and using my own rom simply because i can't get
the same enhanced experience with any stock rom out of the box.
Best of all roms and mods/enhancements combined.

artemis v8 - why? because it is simply the best rom on our planet!
the only neg point - it doesn´t have the 576mb ram support.

spoogedemon said:
artemis v8 - why? because it is simply the best rom on our planet!
the only neg point - it doesn´t have the 576mb ram support.
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to some that is a good thing!!!
with stock I had 70MB storage lefter after I did all my installs.
On Duttys HG 1.6 I had 170MB free after the same installs.
AS for free memory i had 172MB free on 1.48 stock.
On HG1.6 I have 300MB free.
I never crunched through 172, let alone 300!!!. But given the 576MB I now have a shorter battery life (but not by much), but also some call quality and stability issues, and internet reliability.
2.09 radio is the best IMO.
p.s. I chose Duttys HG because at the time it was 35554 build with the most stripped out and i was looking to test the build. Now there is tons of choice though.

This thread will be locked soon, especially as it's in the wrong forum for a start!!
But I use my own ROM for the record

EddyOS said:
This thread will be locked soon, especially as it's in the wrong forum for a start!!
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Maybe not. digitalhater does not ask the best
I'm using a cooked rom. L26V3.0 ultimatepower. because i like the skinning, functionality, stability and speed

Should still be moved to general though!

Using Artemis 8.0 SVE, since its the only swedish custom/cooked ROM i can find. Simple as that.

artemis
artemis rom because:
- the rom is very stable and fast, also very close to stock so i can use the customization i want
- i like the philosophy behind the project: high tech rom based on the latest hd2 packages, no tricks and gimmicks, only the real thing
- i like the sternas' work ethic and his attitude toward his "customers"

I'm using my own custom ROM. I've tried several different ones by chefs, but I always return to my own because it has everything I like and my own custom icons.

I'm using AxLor Leo V.9 WWE Lite Edition. I chose this ROM because it's fast, has cool looking icons already cooked into it and it got everything I need.

Clean EX
Because Stable and very good Job for memory !
1.72 so

duttys HG roms - becouse i follow his work on my diamond, and only dutty roms i had installed on diamond longer than 2weeks, now on HD2 use becouse i know how much experience he must have witch rom building...

I also use Dutty's HG 1.7. it is generally very stable ( should i say less bugs) and very close to bare stock rom

ROM = ROMeOS
Why = it an enhanced OS rom with simple, clean & stable specs.
Not the best one but it only takes less than 15 mins to test it & u can flash other rom back

antaed said:
artemis rom because:
- the rom is very stable and fast, also very close to stock so i can use the customization i want
- i like the philosophy behind the project: high tech rom based on the latest hd2 packages, no tricks and gimmicks, only the real thing
- i like the sternas' work ethic and his attitude toward his "customers"
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exactly the same idea as this, cant argue with that.

MIRI,s 23544 V11.
The most up to date ron, exceptionally smooth, stable, fast anx also close to stock but with much better looks.

the best roms for leo?..
simple.. see in my signature

I'm using RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.0 7U_2.06.51.07_Ship and I've just noticed that I have the GPS Photo options in the camera by default. I have no program such as HD 2 Tweaks or BSB Tweaks installed.
It's a clean install of the original ROM and a Task29 has been performed before installing it.
However, it doesn't work...the "Initializing GPS" keeps on loading (didn't tried this outside).
Anyone else has this option by default? Is it a faulty ROM?
I don't think the option should be there however. It's a stock ROM and no tweaks applied so...this is why it's strange. Can anyone confirm?

What would be best to upgrade to?

Hey guys,
New to the forum
I've had my HTC HD2 for about 2-3 months now, and recently its been running really slow and crashing all the time.
Now I was wondering, would it be wise for me to upgrade to the latest ROM, or Android?
Thank's in advance.

smerf1 said:
Hey guys,
New to the forum
I've had my HTC HD2 for about 2-3 months now, and recently its been running really slow and crashing all the time.
Now I was wondering, would it be wise for me to upgrade to the latest ROM, or Android?
Thank's in advance.
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welcome. you can have both - new rom and android. i would do that!

The HD2 is an awesome phone, you honestly won't find much better stuff out there.
Don't run the stock winmo rom, it's crap. Flash a custom rom and install android, which imo is much better. Soon we will have a nand version of android on our phones making it just as quick in android as native android phones.

Thank you for the replies guys.
Now off to find tutorials lol
Any recommendations?

lots of reading!!!!
Start with updating your info so we know where you are located and what carrier you have.
There are 3 versions of the hd2.
Euro version
Aussie version
T-mobile usa version
I would read here for a tutorial on flashing custom ROMs for the t-mobile hd2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
For all others:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
To flash a custom ROM you need to hspl unlock your phone.
go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6891358&postcount=1893
This will unlock all versions of the hd2.
For Android, the best 2 radios are usually 2.10 and 2.12 found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611787
These radios will work on all phones and are usually good radios for all ROMs. You need a .50 radio to flash most of the custom ROMs not to mention to run Android so might as well install one of these.
Next go here and pick out a ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=534
Most ROMs are compatible with all phones. Make sure if you have a tmous phone, not to flash any radio that has .51 in it. To run android you need .50 radios anyways.
I would suggest these ROMs as good ROMs to run android from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618787
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=657807
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721438
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784
and then finally, the Android builds that run from your SD card are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=735
I have personally only used this Android ROM as I have found Android to be too much like IOS and only really find the web browser to be better than WinMo:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=735532
I really think that you should start with a custom ROM, get to know it, get to know about flashing before jumping into Android, but hey, it's your phone. How many other phones can dual boot?

Alternatively, you can flash the latest Stock ROM from HTCs website.
The stock ROM isn't necessarily crap, its usually down to opinion.
I use an O2 stock ROM, and have no performance issues.

rp-x1 said:
Alternatively, you can flash the latest Stock ROM from HTCs website.
The stock ROM isn't necessarily crap, its usually down to opinion.
I use an O2 stock ROM, and have no performance issues.
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I agree on the fact that the Stock Hd2 ROM isn't crap at all: if anything its the perfect one for me (so far)
I've tried the energy rom, the mirri rom, basic wm rom and all of them didn't do it for me looks wise.
All I really want is the basic 9 apps (iPhone style that I am used to) as my homescreen so I really don't need a ROM outside of wanting to find one with even better battery life. The Hd2's battery life has been great so far for me but is there a rom out there that is even better?

nrfitchett4,thanks thats really helpful

Non-rooted, att branded Aria issues..

Ok, I have a Branded ATT Aria, non rooted.
I want know the pro's cons' of rooting, or even flashing a new rom, the risks, and if it's possible to take me ADW launcher settings/wallpaper/widgets/apps and back them up to a file, to restore once rooted/re-rommed\?
I love my setup now, just want more memory, faster snappier response, and no more att apps.
I flashed my HTC Pure (att branded) unlocked it to any carrier, and rommed with
HTC-Topaz Upgraded CR192 Mozart
Windows 6.5 Proffesional
CE OS 5.2.21685 (Build 21685.5.3.10) Beta
Processor: MSM7201A-528MHZ
Ram: 288 MB
Flash Mem: 512
DatBus:32 bits
Storage:247.71MB
res: 480X800
I turn off sense 2.5, I run SPB Mobile Shell 3.5.5, which is laggy.
I run XD Android on it, FROX4 (after turning mobile shell off)
and Android seems to run faster/smoother, but with some serious bugs.
(I.e no camera, call in/out issues, not recognizing SD card, etc etc etc)
How come my Winmo Phone runs android on top of al that smoother than the base program? And why can I get Froyo on a WINMO device and not my dedicated android phone?
Why why why why why why does ATT stick their hands into EVERYTHING?!?!?!
Also resource for a free carrier unlock code for my aria? Had to lie about over sea's traveling to get the one for my Pure, I'm sure ATT only buys that one once in a while...
How Can I get my Aria to Run, Either a newer version of android (preferably Froyo/gingerbread)

88crows said:
Ok, I have a Branded ATT Aria, non rooted.
I want know the pro's cons' of rooting, or even flashing a new rom, the risks, and if it's possible to take me ADW launcher settings/wallpaper/widgets/apps and back them up to a file, to restore once rooted/re-rommed\?
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It all starts with rooting your phone. BTW, the act of rooting your phone will not wipe out any settings or programs you have installed on the stock ROM. It just provides the ability for some programs to run at an elevated privilege to access the phone. Once you are rooted, you can download and use my My Backup Root to save your ADW settings and installed apps so that you can restore them when you flash a new ROM.
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How come my Winmo Phone runs android on top of al that smoother than the base program? And why can I get Froyo on a WINMO device and not my dedicated android phone?
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Once you are rooted you have 2 flavors of Froyo that you can install on your Aria. The Liberated Aria ROM is the HTC Sense version of Froyo 2.2 but does not contain any of the AT&T bloatware. This ROM was created from the European version of the Aria (Gratia). Your second choice is CyanogenMod (CM) 6.1 which is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and is pretty much pure Android 2.2 and what you will find on the Nexus One with some enhancements. The CM series is also developing CM 7 which is AOSP Gingerbread, so you will also have that to look forward to.

the devs of this forum have made rooting your phone as safe and easy as possible.
you can get an app that can back up your programs, such as titanium backup.
as far as rooting your aria goes, start here. after that, simply choose your favorite rom (from your post, i take it you enjoy the htc sense flavor of android, so i would suggest this rom.
good luck.

Okay,
Heres where I'm at, I want to root my aria (I know I haven't gotten the balls up yet) But I also don't want to do anything I can't reverse. And while it might seem easy to some, they probably don't bake like a pastry chef.
I do enjoy the sense UI, however I also really like ADW, which is very clean. I like clean and easy to change. I wanna try ADWex however I cannot justify buying it if I don't like it as much, and my aria cant run it smoothly. I feel like I never know if my aria is running to full potential with all that ATT bs, bloatware, and Sense(and htc devout programs) seem to have, a persistance inside the system.
So rooting my Aria will ne needed to get it up to speed, freeing up a load of memory, and CPU usage. Right?
Two: Can I really root, XD android? Thats loaded onto my winmo pure? I'm not really sure if I understand fully how that works. If I'm mistaken and it is already, then nvm.
Also Is there a real way to turn off windows before booting on android and how do I make it boot xdandroid from being off?
Are live wallpapers able to be used on either my aria or pure with xd android?
Can't make it happen on my own tried a few things but nothing seems to make them show up to use, in the wallpaper option of adw(both) or sense(aria)
Thanks for all your help so far!
Edit: Would Z4 work on xdandroid?

Any help on the live wallpaper? With just the cooked rom, running sense 2.5 (can't remember the name of the rom right off.. something from here at xda, think its an energy rom.) I can run live wallpapers, however I cannot seem to get one to run in spb mobile shell or in xdandroid, why?

[Q] Best HD2 firmware with 2.3.X and HTC Sense

In your opinion, what's the best firmware with HTC Sense for HD2 that will work smothly on my device? It may be any version of HTC Sense, I just want no lags and freezes.
I have magdlr already installed, so it would be best that it will be a SD/Magdlr firmware,
Thanks.

Avantal said:
In your opinion, what's the best firmware with HTC Sense for HD2 that will work smothly on my device? It may be any version of HTC Sense, I just want no lags and freezes.
I have magdlr already installed, so it would be best that it will be a SD/Magdlr firmware,
Thanks.
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The simple answer is just don't install a Sense ROM if you really want performance. It just slows everything down, even on devices which ship with Sense. The only smooth Sense ROM is a Froyo/Sense ROM but seeing as you want a 2.3 ROM, this quite obviously doesn't meet requirements. The next smoothest would be a GB/Sense 2.1 ROM, if you can find one.

i used to use Energy Sense rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733649
It's very fast. Iwas surprised cause i didn't expect,it's realy faster than a lot of htc android phones with native Sense..