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ROM Situation?

Hi,
I was active in the BA forum about a year ago, and have some free time now so would like to get my BA working again
When I was here last helmi had just released his first 6.0 rom. Could anyone advise me about how the ROMs have improved since then, i.e. improvements between 6.0 - 6.1 - 6.5, and recommend which version to install?
I'm mainly looking for stability and a clean and well organised interface. I tried a ROM just now out of curiosity and found it was completely messed up with coverflow picture viewers, oversized task managers etc. which did not look good.
Thanks for any help, or just general ROM discussion
hardingt0110

maybe i will recook latest 6.1
if you really look for stability do not try WM 6.5, about the speed the 6.5 roms are quite fast
i personally use 6.5 because i can handle the crashes here and there, but it is possible you never encounter a crach on 6.5
WM6.5 is still in beta stage thats why you may encounter bugs ...
try for yourself, i recomend if you use your device on daily basis and not just for toy use 6.1 until 6.5 becomes RTM

wm6.1 build 21032 or 21038 are waiting for ya

Cheers for the help
So which ROM would you guys reccomend for my requirements of fewest bugs / cleanest interface? I guess imatrix you were talking about xtreme's ROMS there, or sun_dreams?
@xplode: once wm6.5 is stable, will it have any improvements over 6.1? Would I be better with a 6.0 over 6.1 for that matter? That would be great if you could make a new version of 6.1
Thanks

xplode said:
try for yourself, i recomend if you use your device on daily basis and not just for toy use 6.1 until 6.5 becomes RTM
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I for once don't agree with you! LOL Well I use R3 Your Creation... on a daily basis and beat the cheet out of it, and have had very few crashes... So... C'mon mate, trust your work Its going great. Getting ready to flash R5.1 . I just need to sync phone first. I had to re-format my pc and haven't installed Outlook yet, so, till I can find my Office CD and can Sync my contact I won't be flashing. Oh... I hate moving... Still have 1/2 my stuff in boxes and can't remember what is where.
@ hardingt0110: I can suggest Swampy's WM6.1 : BA_M2D_CE_OS_5220275__Build_20275.1.3.3_V3 I used it for quite a while, still have it on one of my other BA's and to me, it was pretty featured and stable. Use it with his ExtROM.
If you read a little on the top 10 threads, you will find most answers to your questions about 6.0 vrs .1 and .5
Happy Flashing!
@ Explode: Like I said, I haven't flashed 6.5 R5.1 yet, but just from what you've wrote, I can already say... Thank You! You've really put your time into this last ROM. My Respects to you and all the other great cookers.
@ Swampy: You've been a little quiet my friend. Waiting to see what's New @ Swamps Cooking
@ markanthonypr: Edit your signature lazy boy, you don't have a "working Tornado" anymore LOL
@ Rafyvitto: Thanks for suggesting BA its all your fault LOL

I will always try latest ROM, though I know it could be buggy, but I feel we are the persons to give true feedback to developers to resolve build related issues and finally make them solid. Developers are working for us and we should help them by pointing out bugs in decent ways ( not discouraging ways) I have installed xplode's 6.5.1

April 1 said:
I will always try latest ROM, though I know it could be buggy, but I feel we are the persons to give true feedback to developers to resolve build related issues and finally make them solid. Developers are working for us and we should help them by pointing out bugs in decent ways ( not discouraging ways) I have installed xplode's 6.5.1
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I'm totally agreed with that!
I tried Swampy's M2D CE_OS_5.2.20931, its fast but the folders are not really organized. I'm currently using xplode's Build 19209; slower but stable and looks pretty official.
Cheers to ROM developers!

xplode said:
maybe i will recook latest 6.1
if you really look for stability do not try WM 6.5, about the speed the 6.5 roms are quite fast
i personally use 6.5 because i can handle the crashes here and there, but it is possible you never encounter a crach on 6.5
WM6.5 is still in beta stage thats why you may encounter bugs ...
try for yourself, i recomend if you use your device on daily basis and not just for toy use 6.1 until 6.5 becomes RTM
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@xplode,
You know mark is right, right? You should have more trust in your work buddy!! Your roms are normally great with a few bugs here and there.
@ hardingt0110
If I were you, I would jump directly to WM6.5. markanthonypr is right on the money... I use 6.5 for daily use and I beat it like a rented mule without any issues. I have had to do a series or SR in the past week, but it is not because of the rom itself but rather because of the latest release of PointUI2, which for some reason is buggy as hell. I uninstalled it and everything is back to normal. Try it, you may like it...
@ mark
Moving is always a pain in the a$$. Don't feel bad though, I moved about 2 years ago and I still have half of my stuff packed in boxes.

Thanks for all the help guys, you've saved me hours of ROM trying and the associated risks in flashing
I think I will try xplode's R5.1, as the screenshots of the interface look pretty neat. How does the honeycomb interface work? It always looks slightly too big for the screen?
Has anyone got any reccomendations for interface enhancements for wm6.5? S2P http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417511 looks a lot nicer than WMP along with all the other apps by A_C.
Thanks
EDIT: What are the fixed themes next to the ROM download? do I need these if I download the fixed rom?

hardingt0110 said:
Thanks for all the help guys, you've saved me hours of ROM trying and the associated risks in flashing
I think I will try xplode's R5.1, as the screenshots of the interface look pretty neat. How does the honeycomb interface work? It always looks slightly too big for the screen?
Has anyone got any reccomendations for interface enhancements for wm6.5? S2P http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417511 looks a lot nicer than WMP along with all the other apps by A_C.
Thanks
EDIT: What are the fixed themes next to the ROM download? do I need these if I download the fixed rom?
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The apps enhancements are really up to personal taste... Here's what I normally have
Main UI: Varies but currently using PointUI 2 Free v 2.018b (later releases are too buggy)
Music Player: S2P
Lock Program: either S2U2 or ThrottleLock
Browser: NetFront Browser Concept 3.5 and Iris Browser (both are light, pretty fast, and Iris can use true Flv video (youtube and such))
Contact Manager: Pocket CM
Keyboard: PCM keyboard
Mail Management: I use the stock Pocket Outlook. However, Flexmail isn't bad either (not free though)
Video Player: Either CorePlayer or TCPMP
Picture Viewer: S2P
Games: A bunch!!
GPS Program: IGo 6 (will change it to Google Navigate eventually, but this one works rather well).
Calendar: Thumbcal (not free)

Thanks i will look into those
By the way I figured out that the honeycomb scrolls
I still don't know what those fixed themes are :S can I still use my own background in wm6.5?

yes of course you can use customized backgrounds. if you pick a qvga jpg picture, open it with "pictures and videos" you can set it as today background and select transparency, that also makes it the start menu background and those abstract pictures, general dark background with colorful lightplay looks wonderful. i already tried a lot of custom backgrounds and can't even decide with which to go permanently. i wouldn't recommend .tsk today themes though, they didn't just change the title bar and menu bar, which i expected, they took away all the finger friendlyness and put back the ugly old menus and scrollbars.

What TouchFlo 3d for wm6.5??

Hi Guys
I install a Rom WM6.5 Windows Mobile 6.5 for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 -[W4X.23+BAREBONE]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=509891
this Rom run very fast and all its OK. But I miss the TouchFlo 3d (Rom Touch it)
Im test Touchflo 3D manila (Touch-HD cabs here. full manila HD cab)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442154&highlight=manila+3d
I Install this Cab... but its not the same like the rom touch it... this run Slowly and Comunication button respond at the second try.
The question is what Touchflo run nice in Winmo 6.5?
Thanks a lot guys and sorry for the english. I only speak Spanish.

the banished said:
Hi Guys
I install a Rom WM6.5 Windows Mobile 6.5 for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 -[W4X.23+BAREBONE]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=509891
this Rom run very fast and all its OK. But I miss the TouchFlo 3d (Rom Touch it)
Im test Touchflo 3D manila (Touch-HD cabs here. full manila HD cab)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442154&highlight=manila+3d
I Install this Cab... but its not the same like the rom touch it... this run Slowly and Comunication button respond at the second try.
The question is what Touchflo run nice in Winmo 6.5?
Thanks a lot guys and sorry for the english. I only speak Spanish.
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try shadowmikes rom as wm6.5 with manila as well. best of both worlds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505321

another Flash?? I count Five this weekend jajaja poor Xperia
Ok Men Thanks Im Gonna test the Rom.

the banished said:
another Flash?? I count Five this weekend jajaja poor Xperia
Ok Men Thanks Im Gonna test the Rom.
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thats what this forum is all about. you try everything till you find one that suits you. think you will like this one. everything works. youtube app, manila. rom is huge and has got everything you can think off
stopped count on how many times flash mine testing for Wild Childs roms. W5x out today and we working a surprise for everyone

shingers5 I remember... I test The Rom shadowmikes the Sunday
and I remember the rom brings several Programs i don not use. and this rom is a bit heavy (ram Usage) . Correct me if I'm wrong please.
Thanks again shingers5

the banished said:
shingers5 I remember... I test The Rom shadowmikes the Sunday
and I remember the rom brings several Programs i don not use. and this rom is a bit heavy (ram Usage) . Correct me if I'm wrong please.
Thanks again shingers5
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new one was released monday 4.5.09. i have used it and yeah it is loaded. fully loaded but it works well. rom you are currently using does not have manila support for it. ya can try jerp's new rom but seems to be issues with it - bluetooth not working and sms issues. ithas got manila as well. also agent 47 has released one with manila too but not checked it out
jerps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=511893
agent47
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512050
not sure of them but agent47 has blue touch -it 7 highlights. you may like it

6.5 & tf3d one package
what i recommend, have tested and like the speed of it, my top 3 and only chefs that has the mix is drumm rolllll
shadowmikes: i like the RC 2.3 175mb as it worked better for me than the new one RC 3.1 200mb file, couldn't even install this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505321
timurs: the 1st chef to do this and his seems to be fastest, only thing is he has alot of programs you might use or not, up to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502641
agent 47: new release it's pretty fast i havn't messed with it much before i flashed again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512050
im in a mix between these as my choice. timurs and agent 47 file is around 130mb whereas shadowmikes 175mb. i don't know why it matters but i like to have the option of both. i just ended up with itjes v7 as it's lighting fast and im just as happy with it. hope that helps. have fun reading

himuraken said:
what i recommend, have tested and like the speed of it, my top 3 and only chefs that has the mix is drumm rolllll
shadowmikes: i like the RC 2.3 175mb as it worked better for me than the new one RC 3.1 200mb file, couldn't even install this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505321
timurs: the 1st chef to do this and his seems to be fastest, only thing is he has alot of programs you might use or not, up to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502641
agent 47: new release it's pretty fast i havn't messed with it much before i flashed again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512050
im in a mix between these as my choice. timurs and agent 47 file is around 130mb whereas shadowmikes 175mb. i don't know why it matters but i like to have the option of both. i just ended up with itjes v7 as it's lighting fast and im just as happy with it. hope that helps. have fun reading
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thanks for the answer Himuraken
i test the rom Valkyrie of agent 47 but it was very difficult to install. after the third try the rom run ok. but i remove i dont like for the problem of the begin. dont want to tink a hard reset and this rom.
the another rom Timurs looks great. im gonna try in the night at home.
thanks for the link.
so i understand... a rom is better to install with built in manila
thanks a lot again for the answers guys

Panoramic Desktop for Rhodium

I have found a version of the panoramic desktop mod for touchflo3d2 but i found it in the xperia forums and it has some issues with the rhodum touchflo.
here's a link to the xperia version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506654&highlight=panoramic
Does anyone know if there is a version that has been made for the Rhodium?

rotastrain mentioned in another thread that he was working on one

Panoramic background
I'm using this:
FOR SMARBERG ROMS(NEW ONES)
WITH WIDGETS
Panosidetoside v3.0 smarberg.cab
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=190753&d=1243861734
SIMPLE-
Panosidetoside v.3.0
http://www.nanoknife.org/Rotastrain panosidetoside 3.0 without widgets.cab
Taken from the link mentioned above.
All creds go to Rotastrain! Great mod!
Everything is working but I have a few questions...
The third picture is barely visible... I mean only a little bit of it becomes visible before the scrolling ends...
What is the optimal res. for pictures to Rhodium?
Using a Touch Pro 2 with shipped ROM. Manila 2,1

Got it working
I'm using Rotastrain's as well on my Vodafone Stock rom, it works perfectly. The guide how to apply your own background panoramic images works perfectly for the TP2 as well.

dave79 said:
I'm using Rotastrain's as well on my Vodafone Stock rom, it works perfectly. The guide how to apply your own background panoramic images works perfectly for the TP2 as well.
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Can you see all of the third pic?
Are you using 512x512x3?
I tried the vertical ver. as well but no luck :-(

Im having the vertical line and horizontal white line above the sofkeys. Is there a fix for TP2?

JustBored said:
Can you see all of the third pic?
Are you using 512x512x3?
I tried the vertical ver. as well but no luck :-(
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To fix third pic issue combine the three pics you wanna use into to one large 1536x512 photo. Scale down to 1200 x 512. Copy the image and open a new file with the scale 1536x512. Paste the 1200x512 copy into the 1536x512 new file. Then follow the directions by cutting it into three 512x512 pieces. The third 512x512 piece will be most while but this doesnt matter because the white portion will be cut off and you'll only see the part of the image that matches the other two pieces.

can anyone tell me if Rotastrain's version will work on the verizon TP2 stock rom...i love altering things on these windows phones but ive never been a big fan of flashing roms...i know, i know...all you guys are gonna say "you dont know what you're missing out on" but hey, thats just my preference...especially with how quick and responsive the tp2 is...oh geez, i got sidetracked...again, will Rotastrain's version of the panoramic background work on the stock rom verizon tp2??? thanks in advance and sorry for the mind wondering

Works on stock Tmo TP2

Anyone got this working on win 6,5 Sense 2.1 ?

can anyone tell me if Rotastrain's version will work on the verizon TP2 stock rom...i love altering things on these windows phones but ive never been a big fan of flashing roms...i know, i know...all you guys are gonna say "you dont know what you're missing out on" but hey, thats just my preference...especially with how quick and responsive the tp2 is...oh geez, i got sidetracked...again, will Rotastrain's version of the panoramic background work on the stock rom verizon tp2??? thanks in advance and sorry for the mind wondering

Finally! :-D
Got the panoramic bg back on my updated TP2.
Use this on Win 6.5 Manila 2,1 with weatherclock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=564848
Once again a big thank's to Rotastrain!!!

[BUILD][10/29/10] ProjectSilence++ 1.0 (CM-6.1.0 RC1) [kernel: hastarin]

Welcome to Android, the way I want it to be.
Features:
- CM-6.1-RC1 2.2.1 base
- Kernel built off of hastarin's repository
- Google Apps Suite updated to latest release
- Superuser updated to latest release
- Mult-touch virtual keyboard (from DroidX)
- (beta) Genius Button from MT3GS
Changelog:
1.0 - Starting from scratch
- Rebuild everything from source, no longer based off of shubCRAFT
- New name
- New bootanimation
- Polished all the edges
Known Issue(s):
- Some of Genius Buttons features are not working correctly.
- Edge/3G data does not work for me personally
F.A.Q.
- What rom/radio do you use?
I use ChuckyDroidROM and radio version 2.15.50.14.
- My screen keeps going black! help!
Make sure to disable automatic screen brightness
All credit for the proprietary Windows Mobile portions goes to dan1j3l.

Pics please.

I'll post pics soon
*edit* pics posted

Thanks a lot

Nice build!! but, you can do a lot more , and you know it
also your build works GREAT!!
Please don't stop now I'm waiting impatiently for the next version
PD: forgive my bad english

tomeu0000 said:
Nice build!! but, you can do a lot more , and you know it
also your build works GREAT!!
Please don't stop now I'm waiting impatiently for the next version
PD: forgive my bad english
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How long have you been testing it??

Seems good
I have tried 6 different androids tonight, and i just managet set my thing up on shubCRAFT 2.0. Is this Better than shubCRAFT? Major differences? I prefer stock themes, but what i most care for is perfomance. ty very much for your patience!

is FM radio working on this build?

I would realy love to test this, but I'm really not interested in having another site account
Can't we have a mirror link like multiupload?
Thanks anyway.

[Q] Has anyone got a link to a fully working 2.3 ROM?

I know this post will anoy alot of people but people jump to conclusions.
This is not a 'which is the best' question its a Which works Question
I want a rom that will work like a new phone out of a box - HTC sense UI and all working.. - No dodgy iphone style theme thing -
Ive been using android 2.2 for 6 months now and its been great but i want to update the OS to 2.3.
Every version of 2.3 i install has problems with the camera or backlight or somthing OR - Theres a 'allmost perfect version' - and theres either
a. no actual link - just a load of crap in the thread aout how good it is with loads of pictures and no actual link -
b. it has a stupid crappy iphone theme skin that it doesent function properly without
c. crashes and wont boot after clock work has done its witch craft!
So my question is -
In your opinion, whats the most stable BEST RUNNING 2.3 ROM that isnt skinned and has sense UI?
I dont care about people's thoughts 'whats cool for me might not be cool for you' - the question is as above!

I suggest not to jump to conclutions ur self and try Ultimate droid 3.3 ir has gingerbread 2,3 running, best speed amongst ANY roms out there, simple but very customisable ui, been using it for 5-6 months and it has never crashed.
tip - get a widget of the sence like clock u wond even feel like missing sence UI

there is no fully working sense rom with 2.3

da-alster258 said:
I know this post will anoy alot of people but people jump to conclusions.
This is not a 'which is the best' question its a Which works Question
I want a rom that will work like a new phone out of a box - HTC sense UI and all working.. - No dodgy iphone style theme thing -
Ive been using android 2.2 for 6 months now and its been great but i want to update the OS to 2.3.
Every version of 2.3 i install has problems with the camera or backlight or somthing OR - Theres a 'allmost perfect version' - and theres either
a. no actual link - just a load of crap in the thread aout how good it is with loads of pictures and no actual link -
b. it has a stupid crappy iphone theme skin that it doesent function properly without
c. crashes and wont boot after clock work has done its witch craft!
So my question is -
In your opinion, whats the most stable BEST RUNNING 2.3 ROM that isnt skinned and has sense UI?
I dont care about people's thoughts 'whats cool for me might not be cool for you' - the question is as above!
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This animal doesn't exist. There are no 2.3 ROMs running Sense that work "well", they ALL have major issues. This is simply not an option at this point.
Try again next month. Who knows?

all roms are in DEV state. even next month =P

Thankyou - Does the SD card work as an APP directory
mokiki said:
I suggest not to jump to conclutions ur self and try Ultimate droid 3.3 ir has gingerbread 2,3 running, best speed amongst ANY roms out there, simple but very customisable ui, been using it for 5-6 months and it has never crashed.
tip - get a widget of the sence like clock u wond even feel like missing sence UI
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Thanks for your feedback - My only question - i downloaded a version of 2.3 - and when i move an app say angry birds to the SD card - it comes up with some bogus application cannot start error - then a load of random numbers - ill log it next time... - But as soon as i move the app to the phone memory, it works - this happens on all card classes... - Google earth also does this aswell as loads of other apps...