What is the different about a cooked rom and a simple rom?!?!
my rom is 1.48,if i update it via htc updater i have something to lose!?!
what is the best for my rom?!?! :S
Some advice because im new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to everyone!
And what is WWE and PTG ROM?!
There are 3 main types of ROM:
HTC ROM - as though you have bought an unbranded phone (no T-Mobile, Vodofone, etc stuff on it).
Operator ROM - this is the above ROM with additional software added on by the mobile phone operators (ie T-mobile Web'n'walk). These versions tend to come out a few months later than the HTC ROM with a slightly higher version number.
Custom ROM - this is when the real experts get the ROM and rebuild it, adding in updates and removing stuff that is not really required. The golden rule is not to ask which one is best. They build the ROM to get from it what they think is best, and since everybody has different tastes you just have to try them out.
There is also another ROM called the RADIO ROM, this controls all communication (phone, wifi, bluetooth, FM radio). The Custom ROMs don't have RADIO ROMs built in to them, but they do recommend which one works best with them.
WWE - World Wide English.
Go to the ROM info for beginners - please read it completely before doing anything.
:O thanks for the info bro
bro,my rom is 1.48........ what spl i should use?!!?!! and i need Storage card?!?!?
flashing new ROM erases all data from your device,
if there's anything you'd rather not lose (apps, contacts, SMSes etc.), look for a backup solution first, sth like PIM backup, SPB backup, sprite backup etc.
there's lots of info on those here on xda
PS. unsolicited advice: before exploring custom ROM territories, stick to custom ROM for a while and get to know your device first
list of HTC ROM upgrades (WWE) is here: http://www.htc.com/europe/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=297&act=sd&cat=2
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Hi,
I have just gone through the beginners guide and I have couple of queries.
1. I am having WM 6.5 original ROM from HTC for my HTC Touch Diamond2 and I am planning to go for cooked ROM. If anything goes wrong with Cooked ROM, Can I able to install again the WM 6.5 original ROM from HTC?
2. Whether cooked ROM have all the applications as which came from original ROM or some of application might not available in cooked ROM?
3. Mainly are we going for Cooked ROM only for look and feel and performance or anyother benefits are there like some extra built-in applications like that..?
4. How can we make sure whether particulat Cooked ROM will fit to our device. For example all the ccoked ROM in "Topaz ROM development" will fit for HTC Touch Diamond2?
Sorry for making so much questions, because it's better to prevent than cure.
and I am very much interested with the cooked ROM. thanks.
Hi, let me try to answer based on my exprerience:
1. Once you have installed Olinex HardSPL1.83 (which is simply NECESSARY), you'll be able to flash ANY ROM of ANY country, cooked or official. Just remember to re-lock the phone (see HardSPL thread) and put an official ROM back if you ever need to send the device back for assistance covered by warranty.
2. Generally, some really useless apps are removed in order to get more free memory but they still are available around , if someone really misses them.
3. Cooked ROMs main advantage is that they have updated apps,less bugs and, as you said, more speed and stability. Cooks generally tend to leave a maximum space available so that single users decide how to use it, but I guess it's also for copyright reasons that no extra apps are added. There are exceptions..for example my ROM contains a very cool app (ported from another HTC device) that allows my phone to act like a WiFi Acces Point, which wasn't there in the official build..Anyway when a ROM is published, cooks always make a list of what was removed,added or updated.
4. Only ROMs listed in their relative phone threads will work. If you own a Touch Diamond 2 (aka Topaz), Topaz forum is the place where you will find working ROMs for it.
Ciao!
thanks for kind reply, sualc.
Hi there,
With all the roms available, I can tell you that i'm way too confused as to what I should be installing on my Hd2. I've read in these forums that some people are having issues using modified roms with their Virgin media hd2 handset. I'm trying to find out what other Virgin media users are installing on their hd2's without suffering from such incompatibilities. Please recommend a rom that would be suitable to use with my installed Radio. Or recommend a rom and radio combination that would work flawlessly, going on the info below..
Ideally, the Rom will be feature packed, and have the latest software installed for social networking, browsing flash websites, playing games and listening to music.
I'm using 1.48.405.2 (71294) WWE, rom date - 11/08/09.
Radio - 2.05.51.05_2
I am new to this site, and ppc's, so please be gentle.. lol..
Thanks for any advice.
I dunno exactly WHAT is the most important thing to you...
as you can see in my sig I love XannyTech's ROMs...
eye candy, speed, stability, latest packages, a lot of tweaks pre-installed...for me thats the best rom out of the box right now.
But maybe you are not looking for a "finished" product but rather a stock rom where you can select, pick and choose your stuff, tweaks and mods...IMO these roms are more for advanced users that know what to do with it. Miri and Dutty for example have roms that are close to stock but with updates packages and speed enhancements...
if you have no idea, I would roll with XannyTech because you can use the rom without any changes and its awesome.
BUT you need to update your radio ROM first. There is a link in the thread of which radio you need and then check the stickies to see how to flash...
its VERY easy when you have done it already but if not...you should be careful.
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I dunno exactly WHAT is the most important thing to you...
as you can see in my sig I love XannyTech's ROMs...
eye candy, speed, stability, latest packages, a lot of tweaks pre-installed...for me thats the best rom out of the box right now.
But maybe you are not looking for a "finished" product but rather a stock rom where you can select, pick and choose your stuff, tweaks and mods...IMO these roms are more for advanced users that know what to do with it. Miri and Dutty for example have roms that are close to stock but with updates packages and speed enhancements...
if you have no idea, I would roll with XannyTech because you can use the rom without any changes and its awesome.
BUT you need to update your radio ROM first. There is a link in the thread of which radio you need and then check the stickies to see how to flash...
its VERY easy when you have done it already but if not...you should be careful.
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Cheers for the advice. I'll take a look into XanntTech's Roms.
^there are 2 available...
if you choose the pandora series...thats windows mobile 6.5
fast, stable but not very flashy...
evolution looks much nicer and has windows mobile 6.5.5 which looks much nicer...but sense is not completely optimized for this...so there are some graphical glitches and misalignments.
Overall tho most people take Evolution
Hi, I am with VM Mobile too, I have so far had various roms but the most stable I found was in Phamquang's rom "AWSOME" 5.2.21891. Trust me you will not regret it.
Regards
Cicas
cicas, am a noobto all this rom stuff. read on htc website that would loose all info stored on phone. does that include general virgin media settings?
Bobcat2010 said:
cicas, am a noobto all this rom stuff. read on htc website that would loose all info stored on phone. does that include general virgin media settings?
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If you install a custom or stock rom then yes you will loose all contacts, messages and general settings but once the new rom finishes flashing and resets, it will go through a connection setup to set up your internet and messaging settings.
There are soo many roms out there to try out its really a matter of what you need to get out of it. Laurentius26 rom has custom slider icons and custom system icons that you may or may not like, Duttys WWE rom is extremely stable and fast with a stock look but everything inside updated (also includes a good radio so no need to update first), and as mentioned xannytech has a very stable rom which is well liked by alot of people.
My advise would be to try a few and see which one sticks on you.
Mark.
Hi sorry to start a new thread but i had to be direct with my question to get a direct answer.....
I have the HTC HD2 from Virgin right from when it was first launched.
There have been, and apprarently will not be, any Virgin Rom upgrades.
02 Vodafone and Tmobile are all getting updated.
I read somewhere about "flashing" my mobile (please if someone can tell me what that is and how to do it i'd be greatful)
and then installing the latest Rom Upgrade from a different network...
Will i get any problems with network coverage, or abiltiy to use my phone as a phone If i upgrade to the (say) 02 Rom but am still using my Virgin Network?
Any help or clarity would be most welcome!
Darren
if your going to upgrade the ROm i would suggest a wwe english ROM so no branding or anything like that or a custom ROM really loads better, im on Virgin also i been custom ROM since the day i got it
also my current rom is WWE 1.66.405.2
and my 'radio' (what is this in simple terms?) is 2.06.51.07
my manilla version is 2.5.19211619.0
my os version is 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
my protocol version is 15.30.50.07U
Radio is for gps, wifi cell signals etc,
Demon_man said:
Radio is for gps, wifi cell signals etc,
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aha... i seee ... Thanks for the info abour the radio!
darren,
don't bother installing an O2 ROM on your phone - there are better offerings here.
have a browse through the ROMs on offer, I'd suggest picking one which has been developed over a long time (you can tell by the number of replies shown on the right hand side), so for example Artemis or Energy ROMs.
often they'll have different "flavours" of ROM available ... these may not include the standard HTC Sense interface, so take care to pick one that matches your requirements.
you may need to upgrade your radio, but this is almost always explained in the first few posts of the ROM thread, and there are normally links to get the radio upgrade if needed.
one thing - in order to flash a new rom, the only skill you really need is the ability to read instructions and follow them carefully. generally things go wrong when people don't do that.
one final thing - on my previous phones, I noticed a clearer benefit to flashing a slimmed-down custom ROM, as the phone was less powerful and was slowed down by all the crap that the network puts on there. the HD2 is a pretty fast phone, and hence the benefits (imo) are less pronounced. for me, the more significant improvements have been through using things like Cookie's Home Tab (see here and here), which can be installed on any ROM.
hope that helps.
PS - you asked what "flashing" is - that is the procedure for putting a new ROM on the phone. In my fairly non-tech head, it equates to putting a new version of Windows on your PC. in doing so, you will almost certainly invalidate your warranty, (however, there are procedures for putting your phone back to it's stock state, which are explained here on xda).
Hi all, yes sorry newbie nob here.
I have been reading this site for days & days to make sure I get it right but still not sure
If I load a HSPL and then a ROM (which one I have nooo idea) will I still have the Outlook and Office software or will that be wiped out to.
The main reason for getting the HD2 was the original functionality but I need to loose the Telstra hardcoded stuff.
thanx
There are so many Roms to choose from
Dutty, NRG, Chucky etc they are all great as they all offer different things for different users
Most will have the same stuff you are after usually called a stock Rom
others will have lots of stuff taken out LITE Roms
Choose a Rom chef and look at the Rom they are providing stick to one in the beginning to get used to flashing and read there threads they will usually have what is included at the beginning of that ROM thread if ur not sure ask in that thread most users here are very happy to help you out as we all started where you are now
To get started go to the ROM section and have a real good read at the thread on flashing your first ROM for noobs. And before you decide to do anything, re-read the first post.
Just so you get the hang of it, it is best to HSPL then flash the latest HTC ROM (this includes the main ROM and the Radio ROM). Once you feel a bit more confident, then you can go ahead any try the custom ROMs - remember that the custom ROMs will specify which Radio ROM has to be flashed prior to flashing the main ROM.
The main ROM includes the operating system, Office mobile, Manila & all the programs you already have except the operator specific ones. The Radio ROM controls all connectivity - WiFi, FM Radio, Bluetooth, GPS, telephone connections (including data) - it also has a major impact upon battery.
Thank you, thank you, thank you this answers everything (well for now)
I'll go read the Flashing your 1st ROM for Nobs AGAIN - think I've read it 10 times now lol
Oh I think I'm going to enjoy this new phone adventure
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Hi all, yes sorry newbie nob here.
I have been reading this site for days & days to make sure I get it right but still not sure
If I load a HSPL and then a ROM (which one I have nooo idea) will I still have the Outlook and Office software or will that be wiped out to.
The main reason for getting the HD2 was the original functionality but I need to loose the Telstra hardcoded stuff.
thanx
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To answer this question: Most, if not all, custom ROMs contain Outlook and Office Mobile -- they are essential software in WM.
On a sidenote: It's best to try out multiple ROMs. That way, you can find one that suits you best.
I don't believe it, after weeks of being a total NOB and reading and re reading I have finally flashed a rom to my HD2 -
It was easy thank you all sooo much - now I'm hooked. lol
Hello,
Which is a good rom for Speed/Stability if anybody could reccomend me one, I find most of the custom ones are pretty much focused on Eye Candy and Attractive graphics.
I'm after something that is fast and stable, I guess I can just disable any themes if they come with them etc, as my current ROM (Factory ROM), is a bit buggy the transcriber when typing messages hangs sometimes (whole device freezes intermittently) and when writing on notes the device sometimes freezes, so i thought a custom ROM may somehow fix this and generally improve the speed of the device if anybody has made a custom rom focusing on speed and stability.
If anybody could recommend me a starting point i'd appreciate it as I don't want to go out flashing all of the ROMS out there but rather get an opinion on a good ROM to start off with.
Thanks.
that kind of behaviour is not normal for a stock rom. which exact one do you use (exact version and carrier)?
i personally use the official htc wwe rom 1.56 with the latest radio 1.17.25.09 and have none of the problems you described. but stock roms vary just as much as cooked roms. before this one, i used the very latest shipped rom, i believe it was the orange uk rom wwe 1.59 and it was far less stable, slower and had other integrated apps (and streaming media was missing).
since apparently you have used cooked roms before, have you performed a task 29 before flashing your current rom and are you certain to have performed at least one successful hard reset after flashing it?
MOD EDIT - Move to General forum. Please post all Q&A in General section
Ta
Rick
My details on the startup are :
R 1.09.25.14
G 52.49a.25.26u
D 1.18. 23358
I take it it's version 1.18?
Not sure which carrier it is but my Interface does have a "Starhub" Icon on it.
I don't konw what region my phone is originally from so will see what HTC websites i can download the official firmware from.
It actually freezes not just when using transcriber, it would do it anytime but more so when using transcriber or notes.
I want to install new rom in my phone. New rom would need to be wm6.5 and some older touchflo interface. Manila 2.5 is slow for my touchHD (I bought phone with cooked rom, but then I didnt know nothing about cooked roms).
What is most important to me is to have similar calendar as manila 2.5 calendar (or similar because windows calendar is painful to use with fingers).
So I want as speedy as it can be with wm6.5 touchflo combination.
Any propositions?