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HTC Hero Telus - BASICS

Ok, got my HTC Hero Telus, but am kind of overwhelmed by the root and terms used.
Can somenoe just briefly fill me in, what does ROM actually mean and do?
I've been searcing the forums, and found a bunch of updates for RADIO on the Hero, what is this for? What are these updates for?
What's best way to start rooting, and how to learn all these ROMs, Radio, and other terms?
THANKS!

Welcome to XDA!
A ROM is the operating system on the phone. It's called ROM because it gets installed to the phone's "Read Only Memory." There are custom ROMs to replace the stock one, you'll find those in the Hero Android Development forum. This forum also has plenty of posts about how to root/flash your phone.
The radio is the firmware that goes into the phone's radio device. Generally it's best to have the latest radio version installed, currently it's the JU version found in the Official Radio ROMs link in the Hero Android Development forum.
As far as the Telus Hero itself is concerned, there are a couple threads about it in the "Hero General" and "Hero Q&A" forums. Any common problem should be tackled in one of those threads. I think I was the first one to root a Telus Hero (unless someone kept quiet about it) so I've been through just about every Telus-specific issue that has arisen. If you go through those threads and still have questions, I'll be happy to help... but please look through the forums first.
EDIT: Start on page 2 of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=576826

Thanks for the response Craig, you definitely cleared it up for me.
I'm using the TELUS hero on AT&T, so is there anything different regards the root and radio update process because I'm on AT&T?

gadgeter_1977 said:
Thanks for the response Craig, you definitely cleared it up for me.
I'm using the TELUS hero on AT&T, so is there anything different regards the root and radio update process because I'm on AT&T?
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That shouldn't make a difference to the radio/root flashing process... However, I have no idea what it'll take to put an AT&T SIM card in a Telus Hero. I know it can be done, I just don't know the steps since I'm using mine on Telus.
Also, a lot of the issues that show up in that thread I linked you to are Telus-specific, so that might not help you as much as I originally hoped.
Good luck!

craig0r said:
However, I have no idea what it'll take to put an AT&T SIM card in a Telus Hero. I know it can be done, I just don't know the steps since I'm using mine on Telus.
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Using the phone on AT&T is really simple. Nothing like the complicated steps you have to do to goldcard/downgrade/root the phone. I'm using a white Telus Hero on AT&T, and didn't have any problems.
One question, though. How'd you buy it? If you bought it "unlocked" from a website like ImportGSM, then all you have to do is open the back of your old phone, take out the SIM card, and put it in the Hero. If you bought it on eBay, had somebody in Canada ship it to you, or bought it yourself from a Telus store/Best Buy/etc., then you need to unlock it first. You can get the unlock code from a number of websites, thought you'll have to pay for it. Then put your SIM card in as above and the phone will prompt you for it. After you put in the code, you're good to go!
If you want to use the internet or MMS, then there's actually one more step. You have to put in the APN settings, which tell the phone how to access the network. They can be found in the forum somewhere or by Googling for "AT&T APN".

Ya I'm using it on AT&T works fine, but I'm trying to root it but not having any luck!

gadgeter_1977 said:
Ya I'm using it on AT&T works fine, but I'm trying to root it but not having any luck!
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Oh, ok! Sorry, I can't help you there. I'm waiting till I've got some sort of backup of the firmware that came on the phone (Or some other official upgrade meant for the North American model) before going through the process to root the phone & load a custom ROM. Just a personal preference

[Q] Android for Unlocked HD2 (AT&T)

Is there an Android/Rom Version that is Ideal for AT&T Network?

6xceo said:
Is there an Android/Rom Version that is Ideal for AT&T Network?
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Not I'm aware of. HD2 is specifically for T-Mobile and ATT is on the different band. I'm sure the phone will work fine, but I don't think you will have the full features.
But flashing any ROM and changing the APN would work I guess.
Good luck

I have an unlocked HD2 and I'm using the ROM in my sig (it's a link) I'd recommend that one, it's just superb and the chap who updates it (Tyween) is really on the ball and releases a new version every so often so that the latest updates are always available.
It's not so much the ROM that'll dictate how well your carrier will work, but the radio. Have a look around, there may be one that works especially well with AT&T

Thank you I will copy the values you have in your signature

No worries I hope you have as much enjoyment out of it as I do
Sent from my HTC HD2 running TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 via XDA Premium App

Can you tell me what your internet settings are?

Hi all,
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There are so many ROMs available, and there are two options for an HD2, SD build and NAND Build; SD implies just copy paste on a the ROM on the SD card and you are done to boot. And NAND ones are a little hard to install but good on the long run

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Is there an Android/Rom Version that is Ideal for AT&T Network?
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they should all work for att
i have an unlocked hd2 and use it with att
when you install a rom and it gets to the setup up
screen it will let you pick which carrier you want
just chose att and it will or should set everything up
for you
i know it does for me and ive never had any problems
with mms and internet

6xceo said:
Can you tell me what your internet settings are?
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I have to say I've not experienced any internet issues. I don't use data because that costs monies but I do use wifi, no special settings though, just as it comes.
Sent from my HTC HD2 running TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 via XDA Premium App

MMS and Mobile Data configuration settings were automatically downloaded to the phone when I plugged in my AT&T SIM.
It basically configured itself.

Kameirus said:
they should all work for att
i have an unlocked hd2 and use it with att
when you install a rom and it gets to the setup up
screen it will let you pick which carrier you want
just chose att and it will or should set everything up
for you
i know it does for me and ive never had any problems
with mms and internet
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Can you tell me or provide me with a link to download the rom and droid that you have. I have tried searching for it but it leads me back to your posts because it is in your signature.

6xceo said:
Can you tell me or provide me with a link to download the rom and droid that you have. I have tried searching for it but it leads me back to your posts because it is in your signature.
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If you click on the part of my signature that says Cyanogen it will take you right to the ROM download OP by Tyween.
Sent from my HTC HD2 running TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 via XDA Premium App

6xceo said:
Can you tell me or provide me with a link to download the rom and droid that you have. I have tried searching for it but it leads me back to your posts because it is in your signature.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075703
the version of it im using is in post 2 and its in the highlighted area
V1.5 rebuild by langthang with new change
be sure you know what your doing as many people seem to have trouble installing it

Kameirus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075703
the version of it im using is in post 2 and its in the highlighted area
V1.5 rebuild by langthang with new change
be sure you know what your doing as many people seem to have trouble installing it
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I prefer to stick with TyphooN Cyanogen - it's never failed me yet!
Sent from my HTC HD2 running TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 via XDA Premium App

This may be a noob question but in order for me to use the HD2 on my ATT acct. Does the rom have to be an unlocked rom? Or do i have to mod a file(s) on the phone/sd card.
-greg

greg787 said:
This may be a noob question but in order for me to use the HD2 on my ATT acct. Does the rom have to be an unlocked rom? Or do i have to mod a file(s) on the phone/sd card.
-greg
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Nope, just install it and go. The phone does have to be sim unlocked in order to work on AT&T though. I have Rafdroid Froyo on my HD2 and it works great on AT&T.

OK i finally understood how to add nand android to the hd2 and i have tried 2 version niether of them recognize at&t as a network. I went to available settings under networks and and it gave me at&t as an option but when i selected it. the prompt Registering on at&t then it said unable to connect to this network at this time try again later
is there another setting i should be changing do i need to re enter my sim unlock code if so where do i do that

Egrier said:
Nope, just install it and go. The phone does have to be sim unlocked in order to work on AT&T though. I have Rafdroid Froyo on my HD2 and it works great on AT&T.
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Thanks for the reply,
How do i then get the phone sim unlocked then?

greg787 said:
Thanks for the reply,
How do i then get the phone sim unlocked then?
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I unlocked mine using www.gsmliberty.net It costs money though. Not unless you know someobe on TMobile.

[Q] Note 4 Chinese Variant Custom RoMs

I am looking for custom roms for the SM-N9108v which is similar to the N9109,N9100, N9106 models. All of which are Chinese variants.
Has anyone here enough Chinese language skill to have had much success finding RoMs that might be suitable?
Thanks in advance.

SM-N9108V
Hi there. Where did you buy the SM-N9108V from? What are they going for? I am looking for one but want to install a rom with play store on it. Will it work?

s327374 said:
I am looking for custom roms for the SM-N9108v which is similar to the N9109,N9100, N9106 models. All of which are Chinese variants.
Has anyone here enough Chinese language skill to have had much success finding RoMs that might be suitable?
Thanks in advance.
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I skim over 52Samsung.com quite often as there's lots of work going on over there. However, you donate to become a member (which gives access to download links) so even if there was something available I'd only be able to link to something you can't get, unless you're in China and have also donated.
hcpeer said:
Hi there. Where did you buy the SM-N9108V from? What are they going for? I am looking for one but want to install a rom with play store on it. Will it work?
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I take it you're in China since you're asking about the specific China Mobile carrier locked, single SIM model number.
Most obvious place to go is your local China Mobile store. Or jd.com and Amazon.cn also have them. Should be ¥5,199 more or less.
You don't need a custom ROM with Play Store pre-installed. Just use the root guides on here and flash Gapps yourself - it's pretty simple. And I hope you have a VPN!
Sent from my SM-N9100

Great will give it a try

kinghu said:
I skim over 52Samsung.com quite often as there's lots of work going on over there. However, you donate to become a member (which gives access to download links) so even if there was something available I'd only be able to link to something you can't get, unless you're in China and have also donated.
I take it you're in China since you're asking about the specific China Mobile carrier locked, single SIM model number.
Most obvious place to go is your local China Mobile store. Or jd.com and Amazon.cn also have them. Should be ¥5,199 more or less.
You don't need a custom ROM with Play Store pre-installed. Just use the root guides on here and flash Gapps yourself - it's pretty simple. And I hope you have a VPN.
Sent from my SM-N9100
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1. Kinghu, thank you for the link. I will look into it and donations for it when work slows down a bit. Right now, I'm semi/happily making do with the Apex launcher for the next week, but I am itching to trial a custom RoM. I envy multi lingual users a bit. Must be great feeling to have access to the Chinese sites and to know which you can trust.
2. I know that I'll be staying China Mobile for at least a year - hence I selected N9108v - it is good advice that people make certain to get the right one. I am now using 4G for the first time after not having it on my HK purchased N9005.
3. Any more sites I can investigate - particularly like the MUIU RoM for Note3.
Cheers.

I think it'll be a while before full custom ROMs like MIUI appear just because the phone is so new.
My last Note was the dual SIM Note 2 (7102) and there were only really modded TouchWiz (stock) ROMs. Some were quite left-field!
Might be different though if you've a single SIM phone. I guess we all just wait and see.
Sent from my SM-N9100

s327374 said:
I am looking for custom roms for the SM-N9108v which is similar to the N9109,N9100, N9106 models. All of which are Chinese variants.
Has anyone here enough Chinese language skill to have had much success finding RoMs that might be suitable?
Thanks in advance.
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hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.

davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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Thanks, but I think I'm fine. Actually pretty happy using apex over touch quiz. In missing two things I killer though: Samsung calendar widget that has fill text and Samsung translate. I'll figure that out when I have spare time though. Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N9108V using XDA Free mobile app

s327374 said:
Thanks, but I think I'm fine. Actually pretty happy using apex over touch quiz. In missing two things I killer though: Samsung calendar widget that has fill text and Samsung translate. I'll figure that out when I have spare time though. Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N9108V using XDA Free mobile app
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
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davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?

Hi david ,
Can you help me install TMO rom on my SM-N9100 Dual Sim phone .
regards
Bobby

Ok - No luck for me with David's method. Boot loop after replacing the boot img into Dearthstalker RoM - was able to revert back with Nandroid back up though.
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
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Bobby.Bilwani said:
Hi david ,
Can you help me install TMO rom on my SM-N9100 Dual Sim phone .
regards
Bobby
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s327374 said:
Ok - No luck for me with David's method. Boot loop after replacing the boot img into Dearthstalker RoM - was able to revert back with Nandroid back up though.
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hi guys..
anyone has installed custom rom to note4 chinese phone..? i have the n9100z and i need to install custom rom..

davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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I have the n9106 and live in the us do you by chance know if there are any fixes for the play store I can't get mine working and without a custom ROM I don't know how to fix it. I would like to go with a custom ROM on it.

daryell said:
I have the n9106 and live in the us do you by chance know if there are any fixes for the play store I can't get mine working and without a custom ROM I don't know how to fix it. I would like to go with a custom ROM on it.
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Waouh ! The 32go variant
Same specs as N9100 except rom space
No need custom rom.
Option 1
You could try flashing N9100 HK variant via Odin. It has Google play
Please backup before (in case of problem you can roll back to your original rom)
Be aware : it could break your device
Option 2
install custom recovery (cwmr or twpr) then flash latest gapps package (search in xda)
Root is not needed for having play store
Envoyé de mon SM-N9100 en utilisant Tapatalk

kokabunga said:
Waouh ! The 32go variant
Same specs as N9100 except rom space
No need custom rom.
Option 1
You could try flashing N9100 HK variant via Odin. It has Google play
Please backup before (in case of problem you can roll back to your original rom)
Be aware : it could break your device
Option 2
install custom recovery (cwmr or twpr) then flash latest gapps package (search in xda)
Root is not needed for having play store
Envoyé de mon SM-N9100 en utilisant Tapatalk
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Yeah I have tried the gapps several times. I have twpr on it now. I am building a android test bed for working on roms. Good to know about it being the same as the n9100. I will see what I come up with. Another thing that is wierd is it will not update so when they finally release the andriod 5 for it I will have to do something. From what I saw the other day it has already bean leaked.

I am never going to buy another Samsung while I live in China. N9108v - thank you for the lesson in how to make an awesome phone but-truck useless...

s327374 said:
I am never going to buy another Samsung while I live in China. N9108v - thank you for the lesson in how to make an awesome phone but-truck useless...
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Hey, just wanted to say, I have the SM-N9108v. I rooted using Chainfire's CF-Auto root, worked great. Installed CWM recovery, worked great. I use X-note rom and it's great but for a few minor glitches. About to redo the entire thing using TWRP recovery and try another rom. The only thing you have to watch out for is the radio. China Mobile 4G LTE is a propietary frequency and if your radio changes you won't be able to use the 4G signal. China Unicomm uses the same regular frequencies as some north american carriers.
Just passing on what I've found out through trial and error.

Andruid1968 said:
Hey, just wanted to say, I have the SM-N9108v. I rooted using Chainfire's CF-Auto root, worked great. Installed CWM recovery, worked great. I use X-note rom and it's great but for a few minor glitches. About to redo the entire thing using TWRP recovery and try another rom. The only thing you have to watch out for is the radio. China Mobile 4G LTE is a propietary frequency and if your radio changes you won't be able to use the 4G signal. China Unicomm uses the same regular frequencies as some north american carriers.
Just passing on what I've found out through trial and error.
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No worries, I am glad you found a way to get some action on it. I couldn't get it to work without headaches. I am using the Huawei Nexus 6P now and could not be happier. Still have a warm and fuzzy feeling after over three months. Cheers!

Andruid1968 said:
Hey, just wanted to say, I have the SM-N9108v. I rooted using Chainfire's CF-Auto root, worked great. Installed CWM recovery, worked great. I use X-note rom and it's great but for a few minor glitches. About to redo the entire thing using TWRP recovery and try another rom. The only thing you have to watch out for is the radio. China Mobile 4G LTE is a propietary frequency and if your radio changes you won't be able to use the 4G signal. China Unicomm uses the same regular frequencies as some north american carriers.
Just passing on what I've found out through trial and error.
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Hello,
Seems that you are the right person to get me out of my troubles with this phone. I cannot have proper 3G functionality (i am not mentioning 4G since for sure it will not work outside china). How can i load other modem-radio file on this phone and see if i can fix it?
Thanks!

davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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Hello David please can you tell me how you loaded the TMO rom to n9108V?
I Downloaded the stock rom for N910T but it fails loading with ODIN.
Thanks!

Desperately need to unlock my phone

I have the canadian - bell version and would like to use it overseas when I travel later this month. Anyone who can give me a good guide please do. I already rooted the phone but i'm struggling to unlock it. I read I need the 4.22 ROM but I can't find any etc..

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I have the canadian - bell version and would like to use it overseas when I travel later this month. Anyone who can give me a good guide please do. I already rooted the phone but i'm struggling to unlock it. I read I need the 4.22 ROM but I can't find any etc..
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

When i check that website i don't get the old firmware i want. Only the newer ones show up.
Sent from my SGH-I317M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

nevermind found something better

Work on Tmobile?

Hey Folk,
Will the Sprint variant of the HTC 10 work on tmobile? Thanks in advance!

I am also curious about this!

It will need to be modified, unlocked bootloader, TWRP and S-off. Most likely you won't see a thread for this as the US Unlocked version can work on T-mobile

schmeggy929 said:
It will need to be modified, unlocked bootloader, TWRP and S-off. Most likely you won't see a thread for this as the US Unlocked version can work on T-mobile
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Hey Schmeggy, can you point me to the modification part? I think all the other parts are straightforward, but don't know what you mean by modified.
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA-Developers mobile app

AliLaPointe said:
Hey Schmeggy, can you point me to the modification part? I think all the other parts are straightforward, but don't know what you mean by modified.
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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You can check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-one-m9/general/sim-unlock-thanks-to-gcprokey-t3166761 it is' for the M9 and 6.0 A9. No idea if this works for the 10. I have always had Sprint and really don't know much about SIM Unlocking

AliLaPointe said:
Hey Folk,
Will the Sprint variant of the HTC 10 work on tmobile? Thanks in advance!
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Hi bro, i have unlocked my 626s in the past with this seller and so i asked him about my HTC 10 half week ago. He told me that he can but that the data would not work and i accepted for 35.00 (phone will be used overseas and they don't care too much about data) checked my SIM with T-Mobile and yes, voice and messages working great but no data. He said he was working to fix it or something (i don't really care now because phone will be in another country on a few days lol)
Didn't find the listing that i bought but find a similar one, but ask him to see if he can help you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/252482705719?

need to unlock in order to use on other networks.