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Newbie question - choosing a ROM

Hi,
I'm a total newbie to flashing ROMs, and WinMo phones in general. Given this is the case, I have no idea what to look for in a cooked ROM. I know the features I'd like, but it is pretty tricky for a newbie to know what features / versions are included in each ROM. Is there a relatively simple list of available ROMs compared, or is it a case of trawling though every thread and picking out the details?
TIA
ZS

duttys v0.8 is the best one right now,

mox123 said:
duttys v0.8 is the best one right now,
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Thanks for the input, mox, but this is kind of the problem I'm facing (no offence). Everyone has their own opinions on what is good, but you might have different requirements to me. I just don't know how to get a workable measure of how it would be for me. (yes, I know - I can try them all but I don't have the time to go through each one in turn )
For what it's worth, though, Dutty's 0.8 is the one I favour most at the minute anyway.

i don't think there is an "easy way'. you have to try a few to decide which is the best for you. i have artemis 3.0 and don't see any reason to change it yet, it's that good! dutty, laurentius26, xannytech, nrgz28 are also amongst my favorites. hard choice mate...

I'm using Dutty's HG v08 as well and it's the best I've used...or try Leo Lite
the ones based on the 2.07 ROM have the gash looking buttons at the bottom - some like them but I don't, prefer it to look like stock...
get the HG v08 ROM, the one I use, from HERE

ZombieSheep said:
(...) Everyone has their own opinions on what is good, but you might have different requirements to me. (...)
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This is the most important line in your opening posting.
There are definitely some basics you can count on for selecting a ROM, but there is no list of all HD2 ROMs with full description etc.
As you correctly mention, it is best to read the threads of the various ROMs, if there are already a lot of entries, you can focus on the first and last couple of pages to get an overall picture.
Maybe the biggest difference between all the ROMs out there are the WinMo builds - the more official 21xxx builds which come with the start menu at the top of the screen, while the beta builds 23xxx/24xxx/28xxx come with the start menu at the bottom.
Everything else is nicely described by each chef.
Happy discovering!

Hi ZombieSheep,
I am afraid you will have to look through the initial posts for each rom, create a comparison chart of your own, identify which ROM has the features you most want, and install it.
"Best ROM" type threads cause a lot of anguish and grief on here so we tend to shut them down very quickly. The best ROM is the one that suits you best.
Hope you are successful in your quest.
Closing this now.
WB

What is the best ROM for HTC HD2?

I'm using "EnergyROM 23541/21892" and I'm looking for something better and faster !

I have to say it's pretty confusing and overwhelming when you arrive here. Couldn't answer this myself, there should be a poll thread like there are on Modaco to help newbies.

This again, why dont you start trying some to see what you like...they are all good

For cutting edge ROMs - look at Miri's or Dutty's HG ROMs
For super clean - look at CleanEx (new ROM but already looks like it could be a goodun)

This is all subjective to personal opinion and taste. Best advice is to read through some of the posts and try for yourself.

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Definitely the ARTEMIS !!

So indeed this is where a poll would be useful, look at all those different answers!

I think rather than a 'what is best' it would be much better to have a comparison page where all the chefs could update with the important information and a link to their forum page - so for example it would have a table with the chef name, driver version, manila version, rom version etc... and perhaps a few key points such as applications added/removed from stock ROM...
A first point of call so you can quickly see who has released a new ROM, and see its details
What this should NOT include is any star rating/number of downloads etc...

This is an easy question to answer, I think!
For any user unwilling to do a bit of research and learn about differences between ROM's, the best ROM is obviously the one they already have!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=631042

Another thing...
I'm using "EnergyROM 23541/21892" and I'm looking for something better and faster !

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the hd2 can't have any preferences, you on the other hand might have some.
thus, the question becomes 'which of the roms might be the best for me?'
so the solution my friend, lies entirely in your hands
happy flashing mate

this will be closed v soon. i have seen many threads on this topic they all closed. so u have to try ur self and find what is the best. tast r difarent. for me Dutty's HG

Thats like asking
"What is the best console" or even "What is the best programming language".
Simply put, it comes down to personal opinion, while one person might rate a rom good for its long battery life, another person rates the rom bad because it didnt come with his favorite video player installed (just examples, i know battery life is more related to radio, and you can install apps on all roms)
You could however ask people to write reviews, but theres already a site for that http://xdaroms.com/ and i gotta admit thats not very actively updated/reviewed.
Personally, im always very pleased with Artemis roms, if your looking for the ram or cpu trick, forget i mentioned it, but if your looking for speed and stability alongside the latest wm and manila, check out the thread (read peoples replys a bit/read changelog/look at screens to get an idea of the rom)
The first time it can be a little scary to flash your phone, but after a while you will get the hang of it, its really not that hard or dangerous, just read the thread about flashing.
As long as you read the (help & specific rom) threads, it'll be just fine

I agree... If like me, you need a ROM which allows for Chinese Input, you become more limited in your options... so it really depends on what you need....

I am a bit surprised to see a request like "searching a faster and better ROM".
You should ask different questions, eg. I need this and that in a ROM, which
ones come with it? Even better, do a search yourself!
Dozens of ROMs are available. All of them are fast, all of them are good.
Hundreds of different answers are possible.
If you feel that your device is slow with the ROM you are using, there could be other reasons:
- bad flash
- defective device
I just tell this because after having flashed something like 50 different ROMs over the past three months, not any single one of them made my HD2 slow.

What is the best ROM? What do you recommend?

So Im getting my HD2 soon and am looking at the ROM's here, which one do you guys recommend? I was thinking either the Energy ROM or the Artemis ROM.
Sorry if wrong section.

mate thats a difficult one to answer without a qualifing statement. i.e. if you were to go round asking people 'whats the best car?' without explaining that you live in the middle of a nowhere and the only way to get there is by dirt track your not going to get the answer thats right for your situation/needs as most people are going to say some sort of sportscar or saloon.
There is no 'best' rom they all achieve different things, you'll just have to put some effort in and find out for yourself when you get your hd2. I go for duttys hg cos i like them clean and close to original without the crap.
This whole site is about the journey and making descisions for yourself not having someone tell you whats best, you surely know whats best for you not anyone else.
you may end up with some negative comments to that kind of post
EDIT: Just seen how new you are so your probably asking this without seeing how this sort of question normally goes down Is this your first time with winmo ?

Prime_Directive said:
mate thats a difficult one to answer without a qualifing statement. i.e. if you were to go round asking people 'whats the best car?' without explaining that you live in the middle of a nowhere and the only way to get there is by dirt track your not going to get the answer thats right for your situation/needs as most people are going to say some sort of sportscar or saloon.
There is no 'best' rom they all achieve different things, you'll just have to put some effort in and find out for yourself when you get your hd2. I go for duttys hg cos i like them clean and close to original without the crap.
This whole site is about the journey and making descisions for yourself not having someone tell you whats best, you surely know whats best for you not anyone else.
you may end up with some negative comments to that kind of post
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. . . . . before mods closes this thread
experience is the best knowledge obtained here in XDA
try ROMs yourself and share us your experience, we wish you luck on this journey

i was struggling with that too..
i found Duttys Leo HG Ultimate V1.3_23547 (or later when you come to that)
and energy rom the best... energy rom seems a winner all the way when it comes to esthatics and the duttys seems simple fast and battery friendly
try both and u will end up with one matches to your tastes

Sorry I sound like a noob but I am....This is my first WM Device so Im just wondering if there is a general ROM that people consider the best. Most I want, Speed, Music, And the Web and Video. Those are the main things I use.

Also quick question, Installing a custom consits of Installing HSPL (if not installed), then Open WDC (I have windows 7), then install my custom ROM.
Is that correct? Pretty simple. Also, lets say I wanted a new ROM after that I just follow the same steps? Thanks in advance.

My oppinion is that the sone roms are the most professional ones. They are bug free. I suggest to you to try more and more roms, and chose the one you prefer.

Not sure how many times this has been asked,
but it has been a lot.
There is no best ROM.
I am sure you have noticed all the ROM's here and
the number of responses to them.
Everyone has a different opinion of what the best ROM is.
Try them and see for yourself.
That is what this forum is for.
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Haha, getting in before the lock!!!
Steps:
Yes, install HSPL to device.
Download the Task29.exe thing that is stickied and run it before each install.
Then use customRUU to flash your desired ROM.
ROM: the roms I'm watching include (based on performance, stability, included/removed app list and look):
Laurentius26's ultimate power 2.0 (21895)
Artemis 6.0 (23547)
Topix by kwbr (21891)
Tom Codon's Rom (htpcedia) (21895/23547)
Dutty HG (htcpedia) (21895/23547)
Energy Rom.
Xannytech's Evolution
All are good and all are worth a look.
Also Lost in Asia, waterbear, leopard, cleanex, lynex, leon, leo lite, Axlor, Maseus, Romeos, OzRom, netDRG, Itje's, stockroms, valkyrie, Hd20, Sone, RTT, Chucky, and Flashmore also look hot.
Basically they are all good in some way or another and all have had good work and effort put in.

Smaberg's Touch-X all the way.

Thanks for all the help guys! Much appreciated!

I would also recommend upgrading the radio first before you post saying your phone no longer boots!

mcspikesky said:
Smaberg's Touch-X all the way.
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[Q] Find me to get a custom Rom that is alike to the Stock ROM

hello guys.... i need some help i hope someone could help me...
im looking for a Custom ROM or any ROM that is compatible with ANDROID ROMS
what i want to me... I like the STock ROM 3.14 of HTC HD2...( the only thing i would change is the size of the Quick Links) i would put 4 Quick Links instead of 3)
I like the Desire Custom ROM but i tried to download it and the download link doesnt WOrk
i would like to get a custom ROM or any ROM that i can use my Mdeejay Evo matted on it without problems....
any HELP PLease Thanks!!

If there's one thing I've learned is that stuff is rarely handed to you around here. The rest of us have worked to get what we want; meaning read and figure it out on your own. The first few posts of each ROM thread will inform you of what the cook has done and you can figure out from there if it fits your needs.

...Wow. You do realize that the stock 3.14 ROM does work with the majority of Android distros, and that by installing CoOkies Home Tab you can increase the number of links to however many you want....right?

So i can use the stock ROM 3.14 with my Mdeejay Evo Matted Android?
if So, How can i Increase the number of quick links in my Stock ROM?
sorry if i am very noob but i just get my htc hd2 2 days ago xD

Rom 3.14 works like a charm with matc 1.8..... People who ask about the best rom for s\andriod, i''ll suggest them rom 3.14 with mattc1.8 android best combination

juggs said:
If there's one thing I've learned is that stuff is rarely handed to you around here. The rest of us have worked to get what we want; meaning read and figure it out on your own. The first few posts of each ROM thread will inform you of what the cook has done and you can figure out from there if it fits your needs.
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Wow...you were once a noob as well seeking help and every now and then it would be nice to get a helping hand on here. Sometimes it would be great to just meet someone to take them under their wing and help them...dont really feel as if that would be to much to ask.

See the thing is though, most of the time people troll the forums as un-registered people, find something they like/want, try to download and find that they have to be registered to do so, join...download what they wanted without reading instructions and whatnot, then come and complain or ask for a handout without so much as looking at the stickies. It's not that we don't like n00bs at XDA, quite the contrary, without new blood XDA would die off, it's that people that come and expect to be spoon fed information is something that I for one cannot stand. There is a wealth of information if you just look for it.

[Q] Best ROM so far?

I have rooted my HD2 acouple of times now I just want your opinnion on what is the best ROM that has worked for you. Also the first time I rooted it I got a 4g or H signal, so please let me know if that ROM will be 4g or H.
Thank you.

I've been using this rom for many awhile now...no problems!
[12.Apr.11][CWM ZIP]★★★★★HyperDroidGBX-v12[GRI54-2.3.3][a2sd+][TytR8.3][INSANE SPEED]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=918899

Hardnutz said:
I have rooted my HD2 acouple of times now I just want your opinnion on what is the best ROM that has worked for you. Also the first time I rooted it I got a 4g or H signal, so please let me know if that ROM will be 4g or H.
Thank you.
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What's the best car in the world?
Whats the best movie in the world?
And best of all, .. whats the "best" color in the world?
Answer: NONE because its subjective, What is "best" for you is not necessarily "best" for me. Please stop asking silly questions. If this is your kind of topic go read one of the other eleventy million topics by people who have asked this question.
Btw, you havent "rooted" your HD2, You have simply installed a different rom. The roms already come with root access.

Like the other poster said, the best ROM will be based on what you want. I have seen people on this forum rave about their ROM but unfortunately wouldn't work on my phone. I have my Froyo and Gingerbread favorites that work really well on my phone but may or may not work for you. By the way, our HD2 phones do not support 4G but H that you see on your phone which is equivalent to 3.5G.

as mentioned above, what works for one user may not necessarily work for you. i was previously using mdj's froyo rom. i just recently started using americandroid and it works fantastic for me. so what's the best rom around? i reckon you should try out the roms and from there you can decide which one suits you best. cheers

I am sticking with official Miui for now

Typhoon
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

Wow you people who ask for the best rom are getting really annoying...

beston94 said:
Wow you people who ask for the best rom are getting really annoying...
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I think this is a VERY valid question! The Android development for HD2 is really fascinating and all developers work is very very productive! So a BIG thanks to all the developers here!!!
Unfortunately this productivity has so many threads that it is almost impossible to follow all and the streams inside are definitely confusing! Nobody can follow them all or foresee the impact of a installation of a single ROM compared to an other ROM! Installing many ROMs and trying them takes ages and when you're through, almost each version has new major or minor version developments and could start from the beginning again!
So if you ask me: We in the forum should take such request serious because they show orientation is hard here! And we really should share experiences with ROMs exactly here since this is a sticky.
My opinion on the best ROM: You first have to decide whether you
a) need operational business strength Sync: If so you should go for a Sense ROM. You Sync with HTC Sync and it is great. I like LeoRCMix Rom is here best.
If you like speed : use 1.6 - if you like 3D effect but accept it to be a little bit slower - use 1.9
But: So far all Sense-like ROMs have issues with graphical errors (glitches) - they show horizontal black lines ...
b) you need/like full android reaction speed: CyanogenMod or CoreDroid are great. But you have to sync outlook with MyPhoneExplorer which causes sometimes problems!
c) you want speed and Sense-like GUI (but need no HTC Sync): Then use a MIUI ROM - i have no experience here ...
Cheers!

ramba69 said:
I think this is a VERY valid question! The Android development for HD2 is really fascinating and all developers work is very very productive! So a BIG thanks to all the developers here!!!
Unfortunately this productivity has so many threads that it is almost impossible to follow all and the streams inside are definitely confusing! Nobody can follow them all or foresee the impact of a installation of a single ROM! Installing many ROMs and trying them takes ages and when you're through almost each version has new major or minor version developments!
So if you ask me: We in the forum should take such request serious because they show orientation is hard here! And we really should share experiences here since this is a sticky.
My opinion on the best ROM: You have to decide whether you
a) need operational business strength Sync: You should go for a Sense ROM. You Sync with HTC Sync and it is great. I like LeoRCMix Rom is here best so far for me. If you like speed : use 1.6 - if you like 3D effect but accept it to be a little bit slower - use 1.9
But: So far all Sense-like ROMs have issues with graphical errors (glitches) - they show horizontal black lines ...
b) you need full speed: CyanogenMod or CoreDroid are great. But you have to sync outlook with MyPhoneExplorer which causes sometimes problems!
c) you want speed and Sense-Like (but need no HTC sync): Then use a MIUI ROM - i have no experience here ...
Cheers!
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Ask any of the experienced developers and people here and they will you the same thing.. TRY IT OUT YOUR SELF!
Simple as that. Roms that run smooth for me or someone else might not run smooth for you.

1.7.1 JW MIUI is the best

I vote for cmylxgo's Stock DHD 1.1.18

ramba69 said:
I think this is a VERY valid question! The Android development for HD2 is really fascinating and all developers work is very very productive! So a BIG thanks to all the developers here!!!
Unfortunately this productivity has so many threads that it is almost impossible to follow all
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You dont have to follow them all, Once you have spent some time trying some you tend to know what kind of builds you wish to follow or not.
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and the streams inside are definitely confusing!
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Streams?
ramba69 said:
Nobody can follow them all or foresee the impact of a installation of a single ROM compared to an other ROM! Installing many ROMs and trying them takes ages and when you're through, almost each version has new major or minor version developments and could start from the beginning again!
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Thats the fun part of LEARNING!
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So if you ask me: We in the forum should take such request serious because they show orientation is hard here! And we really should share experiences with ROMs exactly here since this is a sticky.
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This is not a sticky??
Also WE DO share, There is a billion of these topics already we dont need to have a new one every day, just go read teh others instead of making your own and getting same answers, All it does is piss people off as it clogs up the forum.
The only reason why these topics get created is because the posters are too lazy to spend some time researching, trying or simply reading. Also if they really wanted to discuss a topic like this they could just go and read one of the other ones that discuss this EXACT subject instead of creating a clone and making browsing such a annoyance for those who actually go and read.

As I have looked through this thread I have noticed that everyone has had there own preference on Roms. I personally am a fan of sense 3.0 Roms even though they are buggy. My current Rom is AD Kingdom Sense 3.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112810

HyperDroid CM7 2.1 everything works flawlessly

instead of wasting your time explaining on each thread that gets made "BEST ROM" ignore the thread as they will never stop asking the same questions, yes you lot are correct with the "WHAT WORKS FOR ME, MAY NOT FOR YOU" but don't use get tired of messaging them the same answers, just ignore the thread and let them enjoy telling each other what rom is best. NO HARM DONE

For me BOYPPC-SHIFTPDA GINGER 2.3.4 CM7 Sense.s is the ROM I've been using for sevral weeks. Runs really smooth and very very fast without any bugs!!!