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So I decided to buy ROM Manager to support the project but have to admit I was a little disappointed. Sadly I prefer the candy coating of Sense to that of CM. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to like in CM too. I just tend to like the polish of Sense. Regardless, I had thought I might have direct access to many of the ROMs I've seen throughout the forums. Apparently that's not the case. Does ROM Manager only support CM ROMs?
No worries. I know I could get a refund for the App and return it but I'm cool with it. Maybe in the future more ROMs will become available for it for the Incredible.
Rom Manager supports virtually any rom, it's just a matter of the author setting up his server to work with Rom Manager AFAIK. More will be added eventually.
The chefs have to opt in to be included in ROM manager. Moto Droid had tons of stuff to choose from and I loved it. I have yet to see anything interesting in ROM Manager for the Incredible. Urge your favorite chefs to participate!
Ok, thanks guys. Hopefully things will get more active in the future then.
ROM Manager will gain more roms in due time, there isn't really alot of roms out for the inc as it is now. Also like mentioned its up to the rom devs to put them on there. They will come.
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I used to be a fan of Sense, but the fact of the matter is that it's bloated.
There are plenty of alternatives in a ROM like CM for all of the Sense features you'd miss.
Also u can download any ROM and use ROM Manager to install it. Just download rom go into rom manager and choose install from SD. Imho its easier than booting into recovery and installing. So, i. A sense it does support everything else. Its also ez to manage and restore ur backups through ROM manager. Once u use it for a while and figure it out it can b a very handy tool if u are addicted to flashing ROMS. Goodluck i hope this can b of assistance to u
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Yeah the developer of ROM Manager strongly encourages all devs to submit their ROMs... Other phones such as the Moto Droid have a much larger selection... As ROM development gets further along, there will be more on ROM Manager for Incredible as well.
I think the incredible has been hurt by the lack of phones available. I don't recall the original moto droid having inventory issues like the incredible. I think this has hindered rom development and availability of different roms. Imagine if we did not have months of no incredible phones available. The popularity of the incredible might be different, thus in my mind making the demand and supply of roms more available.
I am a big fan of Cyanogen's roms so not that big of a deal for me. I know that once the drivers are released the camera will be fixed. I am wondering if we will be able to have video out with cyan's roms?
Either way - rom manager is a great program and has a lot of different functionalities and uses. Some listed below:
flashing other roms (duh)
nandroid
partition sd card
fix permissions
Let's hope that HTC releases the drivers soon
m1k3- said:
I used to be a fan of Sense, but the fact of the matter is that it's bloated.
There are plenty of alternatives in a ROM like CM for all of the Sense features you'd miss.
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No there isnt ... there are a few similar apps that just dont quite do it and there are others that are such crapware you would be embarrassed to show your phone to anyone. Seriously when i went with a vanilla UI and tried to find alternatives to Sense widgets and apps, I found out just how crappy the apps were on this OS.
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No there isnt ... there are a few similar apps that just dont quite do it and there are others that are such crapware you would be embarrassed to show your phone to anyone. Seriously when i went with a vanilla UI and tried to find alternatives to Sense widgets and apps, I found out just how crappy the apps were on this OS.
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Well I'll have to half agree with you there, there are some Sense widgets that I could never find replacements for. It's really a trade off, although it would be nice if we could somehow extract some of those to be used with a 3rd party or even stock launcher
Looks like SkyRaider was added to ROM Manager
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Looks like SkyRaider was added to ROM Manager
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LOL! I'd like to think I may have had something to do with that. I PM'd him earlier and in short time he replied letting me know he was going to add it. Maybe he was going to do it anyway, I don't know.
Regardless, it GREAT that other cookers are starting to get in on the action. I think more people will end up trying their ROMs too. It's a win - win for everyone.
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Well I'll have to half agree with you there, there are some Sense widgets that I could never find replacements for. It's really a trade off, although it would be nice if we could somehow extract some of those to be used with a 3rd party or even stock launcher
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Launcher Pro is going to support that.
Sounds interesting, but it'd be nice if your battery lasts longer than 20 minutes on a full charge, unlike when you're running Sense.
Btw camera is working on cm6 for the inc supposedly. So maybe the dev of skyraider can implement the fix some how.
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Btw camera is working on cm6 for the inc supposedly. So maybe the dev of skyraider can implement the fix some how.
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Where did you hear that the camera is working for cm 6?
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Twitter
CM6 Inc test 8 is on ROM Manager now (under the Koush section). Camera works, camcorder still broken.
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Btw camera is working on cm6 for the inc supposedly. So maybe the dev of skyraider can implement the fix some how.
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I think I saw something posted in ROM Manager in the Sky Raider area to fix this. Don't know the specifics or if the video is working. I plan on installing the ROM when I get some free time later.
I was thinking of putting together some quick video previews of the major custom ROMs floating around. Any requests as to which ones you'd like to see or think would be good to demo? It will mostly be a quick look at what each system looks like after a fresh flash, UI, menus, features of each ROM, what have you. Any input greatly appreciated!
I like this idea. Personally, I'd like too see UI overviews, a breakdown of what's been added removed, and a benchmark of some sort. (Yeah, I know, basically everything you mentioned).
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the new DC rom plz
That's a great idea as I have no idea on which one to use.
Can't wait to see your video.
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I like this idea...
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Dash from SPJ does a lot of ROM reviews for the EVO as well as the HTC Touch I think.
http://www.youtube.com/user/iamdasht19
um... all the ROMs do basically the same and almost all of them are on the stock rosie. You can see what's different in each ROM just by reading the ROMs initial thread.
this would be a waste of time
SilverZero said:
I was thinking of putting together some quick video previews of the major custom ROMs floating around. Any requests as to which ones you'd like to see or think would be good to demo? It will mostly be a quick look at what each system looks like after a fresh flash, UI, menus, features of each ROM, what have you. Any input greatly appreciated!
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That would be awesome! I like the idea
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CyanogenMod to show everyone how much it destroys the others!
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um... all the ROMs do basically the same and almost all of them are on the stock rosie. You can see what's different in each ROM just by reading the ROMs initial thread.
this would be a waste of time
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I disagree. I'm new to the evo, and to android in general. The custom rom threads frequently seem to assume you are already familiar with the rom. I've seen a lot of changelogs, that explain what is new since the last version, but that doesn't help if I've never run the previous version.
I'm currently running fresh, mostly because I had no idea which one to pick. It's been working great, so I'm in no hurry to switch, but I am wondering what I might be missing with another rom.
I think this is a great idea. With the recent news about record android sales, there will be a lot of folks coming to the evo without previous android experience. This series of videos will help them a lot.
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Then I'll get started today! First on the block will be stock, Fresh 3, and CM6.
Infamousjax, you don't have to watch them.
Me neither....good newbie thread tho
Good idea, as a newbie ill definitely watch. Is bugless beast going to to be featured?
If you request it, I'll flash it.
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Good idea, as a newbie ill definitely watch. Is bugless beast going to to be featured?
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That ROM hasn't been updated in forever (There isn't even a 2.2 port or anything).
I think bugless gave up on the evo due to ungreatful users
Hungry Hungry Hippppppo!
For thoose of you running CM6 Froyo, what is the status?
What is working, what's not working, etc...
The good, the bad, etc...
They update the ROM but they don't have a Changelog.
And if there is any other developer working on a Froyo ROM?
Everything's working there's just tiny bugs here and there
Yup everything works nicely
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Everything's working there's just tiny bugs here and there
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I don't think everything works. Camera preview doesn't work without a third-party app. Video camera doesn't work at all (at least, I don't think it does). And it's a fairly glitchy overall at the moment (in my opinion of course)
edit: looks like I'm like 2 versions behind, and that camera does indeed work now. Looks like everything's been moved to the nightlies section of cyanogenmod's forum, which would explain why I'm so far behind (not to mention the fact that I haven't had time to keep up on it due to work lol)
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I don't think everything works. Camera preview doesn't work without a third-party app. Video camera doesn't work at all (at least, I don't think it does). And it's a fairly glitchy overall at the moment (in my opinion of course)
edit: looks like I'm like 2 versions behind, and that camera does indeed work now. Looks like everything's been moved to the nightlies section of cyanogenmod's forum, which would explain why I'm so far behind (not to mention the fact that I haven't had time to keep up on it due to work lol)
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Yeah, everything is pretty much working now, except for the leds. There's a hackish fix that makes it workable though.
The only problem I've had with the 12th's nightly is the power control widget not being able to kill my data connection. Everything else has been flawless so far.
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The only problem I've had with the 12th's nightly is the power control widget not being able to kill my data connection. Everything else has been flawless so far.
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same issue here, using the 11th's nightly (I think lol). I'm thinking of going back to 2.1 anyway, I miss sense
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same issue here, using the 11th's nightly (I think lol). I'm thinking of going back to 2.1 anyway, I miss sense
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I ran CM6 from day one of the test release and kept it on my phone for 3 weeks and started to miss sense so I went back to DC 2.0.9, and then flashed back to CM6 after 1 week. Went back to sense to do some mods for someone and was waiting until everything got worked out. Looks like it has. I use launcher pro plus and some other apps and widgets and actually like my setup a lot better than sense. I'm going to go back to CM6 and see how it is.
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same issue here, using the 11th's nightly (I think lol). I'm thinking of going back to 2.1 anyway, I miss sense
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Miss Sense? There's nothing to miss except for a couple widgets and most of those have replacements on the market.
I really don't understand why people think Sense is so much better. It really is not and lags more than anything else.
incubus26jc showed me how to make launcherpro look just like sense. and its really nice since launcherpro plus has the sense widgets now. if anybody wants to know how just pm me and honestly..... i love sense. it just looks sooo damn good! plus, our phones were meants to have sense, so we get much better battery life out of sense. thats why i cant wait till we get a sense froyo
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incubus26jc showed me how to make launcherpro look just like sense
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I'm really curious about how this looks. I'm guessing a dock with a sense-like bar was chosen as the dock background, and text icons were chosen, or something like that.. could you post a screenshot please??
c00ller said:
I'm really curious about how this looks. I'm guessing a dock with a sense-like bar was chosen as the dock background, and text icons were chosen, or something like that.. could you post a screenshot please??
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here is the link to the how to thread i just made. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753221 . its late so i'll post a pic tomorrow. but it looks just like the sense launcher so there is really no need to post a pic lol
CM6 Froyo release a new update today. Which one has it, and how is working?
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CM6 Froyo release a new update today. Which one has it, and how is working?
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There is not a new update yet today, since the nightlies don't come out until, well, the night
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There is not a new update yet today, since the nightlies don't come out until, well, the night
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There was an 8/14 Update
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rockypr said:
There was an 8/14 Update
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Im running the 8/15 nightly and it is smooth for me. But pretty much every nightly has been nice on my phone. I may actually end up missing my Hero next month when I get a new phone. Funny thing is that the GF doesnt want it. She would rather stick with her crap ass BB 8530.
8/15 running great so far. The new google voice search and command thing is great too.
i've got the 814 nightly and it is running great on my regional carrier. i don't use the camera so that function doesn't bother me. the big thing for me is that the calendar isn't searchable.
8/15 with the google apps update running sweeeeet here!!!
Running the 0815 update with the VM Heap Size set to 32 and have no problems now that the unlick is really snappy.
I'm looking for a rom that runs basically vanilla android? does anyone know of any that are completed? essentially, the slowness of blur it's what I'm trying to get rid of.
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Is this your sneaky way of asking if cyanogenmod is completed yet?
I voided my warranty.
Not at all. I know there are a bunch of roms out there now, and didn't know much about them. So I was just wondering if any run vanilla android.
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Nope. Cyanogen is closest we'll get. Atrix didn't come with stock and source was recently released.
I voided my warranty.
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Not at all. I know there are a bunch of roms out there now, and didn't know much about them. So I was just wondering if any run vanilla android.
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well your best bet to learn about them... is to read about them. every ROM has a huge list of features and screenshots. do the homework and make your choice that way.
This thread I believe has all but one of the ROMs available for the Atrix listed in it if you scroll down, it's near the bottom, then you can go through each thread, look at screen shots, requirements to flash, etc. When I was trying to decide which ROM to flash first I used this thread as a guide, kept it open in one tab and opened the threads for each individual ROM in another tab.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
I'd say flash Alien ROM along with the Alien theme. But, that's just my thinking. Good luck in your research.
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I'd say flash Alien ROM along with the Alien theme. But, that's just my thinking. Good luck in your research.
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only if you're braindead
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only if you're braindead
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Congratulations on an effective thread-crap.
OP: Alien seems pretty good to me. Snappier than stock, been stable for me... I am personally waiting for a touch more polish before putting CM7 on my daily driver.
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I agree that Alien is a great ROM (I'm using it), but it's not a Vanilla ROM as the OP has asked for, and it's not as de-blurred as, say, Ninja or something. I dunno how usable Ninja is now, as Sam had to temporarily leave it for CM work...
@OP, you could surely flash the CM7 pre-beta, as it's quite stable. The only major thing that doesn't work as of now is the Camera, I believe...
Just so everyone knows I've been running miui 9.2 for about an hour now and no wifi drops. I didn't see it posted yet and can't post in that thread yet. Found it on rom manager.
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Running flawlessly since early Friday, MIUI.us 9.2. It just keeps getting better. Kick-in wildstang83's DTR method, and it's a great Android experience. I've stuck with MIUI.us for a long time, and it's really grown to something beautiful.
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Just flashed it yesterday. My first time on a AOSP rom and I love it.
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Just flashed it yesterday. My first time on a AOSP rom and I love it.
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it's a lot more pretty than CM7 in a lot of ways but it can have it's laggy/buggy moments, particularly the launcher (little on the slow side)
I use a different launcher anyways. I dont like the MIUI iPhone style icons.
When i first try the MIUI roms, it was an amazing rom, but by the updates and all, it get bugged and bugged, i get back to sense <3.
I ran MIUI when it first got released, did not really like it. I installed it again figuring i have a long weekend i will give it a run. Damn i think i'm in love. the customization is crazy and quick. the rom is buttery smooth. I am having a few problems with handcent and plume but nothing deal breaking. Great rom my new daily driver.
I also installed this rom over the weekend and so far so good. I have all my apps sorted in folders which makes things much easier
Have been running MIUI since May, updating every week with new releases and I can't go to another ROM. I have tried but I end up running right back to MIUI. Really amazing work.
I've been debating whether or not to install it, haven't been able to take the plunge yet. Looks like a great ROM tho
I have run miui quite a few times, but cm7 has always been the most reliable for me... just my opinion.
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I have run miui quite a few times, but cm7 has always been the most reliable for me... just my opinion.
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The key I've found to MIUI is to find a version that runs bug free on your phone and stick with it until another comes out with an update that you really care about. I generally keep the version I'm on for ~1 month because I don't want to deal with the chance of that weeks minor updates screwing something up.
Is it just me or is half this ROM in chineese. Have I messed up or is that just the nature of this ROM
destructaball said:
Is it just me or is half this ROM in chineese. Have I messed up or is that just the nature of this ROM
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Did you download from miui.us? Or from somewhere else. Miui.us takes care of all of the translation into English and I haven't seen any Chinese in the builds I run from them.
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There's Chinese in the online section of the theme manager but that's really all I've ever seen.
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There's Chinese in the online section of the theme manager but that's really all I've ever seen.
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Thats all Ive seen as well and I got mine from MIUI.us.
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I've been debating whether or not to install it, haven't been able to take the plunge yet. Looks like a great ROM tho
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It is a good Rom, the dev team knows what they are doing. However with a stock interface that leaves a lot to be desired in the customization department..... I switched to adw launcher.... then figured why not go back to cm7 that has adw as it's native launcher.....
Um, did you notice the theme manager?