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Ok everyone so I thought I'd share this with you. I have been messing with this version of Android for quite some time. I find myself comparing all the versions of android to this version. Well heres my story I had the latest version of ShubCraft (1.4d) and didnt like the battery suckage...even with the new zImage from netripper.. So bored at work I decided to try the desire rom v5 with the new zImage and the startup.text from shubcraft's 1.4d. And WOW Let me tell you all, its so awesome I decided to share my info for all who decides to enjoy. Heres the kicker, it says its a Sence Rom but I dont run it with Sence. I use Launcher Pro. So if you want an awesome rom comparable to all the other with BETTER battery usage, then try this out and give props to DarkStone and all the other devs too...
Here is the link for Darkstone's Desire V5:
http://gamesquare.co.uk/desire.html
If you dont have the lastest zImage then go here:
http://oe.netripper.com/files/htcleo_autobuild/?C=M;O=D\
Also I will attach the startup.txt for those not currently running shubcraft 1.4d but it will have to be later tonight as my work comp is being dumb and not letting me transfer the text.. stupid thinclients!!!
Now in order to not have sence, when you get this version up and running then use Linda File Manager and nav to system\app and delete rosie.apk and reboot.
Muy Importante!!!! Make sure you have some sort of launcher in either your androidapps folder or in the data\app folder. When I changed roms I didnt delete my androidapps folder that had com.fede.launcher.apk (launcher pro) this is important to make sure its there....and all should be good. Please feel free to try this and post back your results. I will try to post some screen shots but you will have to wait till I get to my home PC. Also this current set up is the brightest/clearest, fastest data, fastest responding. It's just dam beautiful. Please feel free to post any issues and we can get this sorted out for you. PS I havent tried BT or GPS yet but there have been many updates with the lastest modules on netrippers server so if they dont work then you can just replace them by using ADB or SUFB with the system & data mounted as R/W...
Please tell us what you think. I know I have found a winning combination, for me and my daily, monthly, yearly driver, of all the different versions of Android.... but what do you think??
Update:
I have attached the startup.txt for easier access...
move on to mattc's 1.6b and its beats the crap out of DS's desire v5. Trust me.
o thx thx
will have to check this out
move on to mattc's 1.6b and its beats the crap out of DS's desire v5. Trust me.
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I doubt it this set up has no data issues such as I have read for mattc's 1.6b
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Tmous HD2
Android: DarkStone Desire V5
WM: Energy's latest
HSPL 2 Class 6 8gb
Radio: 2.10.50
Sent via Android HD2
I'm trying this build out but How do you replace the system files with the latest git updates to get the gps, bt working? I'm using windows 7 btw so would you tell me how to do so?
thanks for the idea..
Anyone heard from DarkStone in a while? I've just been using his rls, but havent seen him around lately so I might try this or mattc 1.6
worth a try
I will try, since I had the same impression the Desire built is the one handling better the 3g/wifi.
shubcraft has the best look and feel, but so far the best ROM is the mattc 1.6b
regards
I'm trying this build out but How do you replace the system files with the latest git updates to get the gps, bt working? I'm using windows 7 btw so would you tell me how to do so?
thanks for the idea..
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Yea no worries.. I liked the shubcraft build cuz of cyanogen but then I started messing with this set up and I love it... best response to everything... so I have been just having fun with this build..Download Droid explorer and it will let you transfer the files.. just make sure you mount the system as r/w using adb.... I have used super user file browse (sufb) and that let's you mount the system and data as r/w... but from either just copy/push them into the same place as shubcraft has listed System/lib/modules... and them of course reboot..
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Android: DarkStone Desire V5
WM: Energy's latest
HSPL 2 Class 6 8gb
Radio: 2.10.50
Sent via Android HD2
That's sounds like an awesome combo. I've tried pm'ing darkstone to tell him to update ver5 for a while. I always thought in my opinion ver5 was always the Godfather of these builds. Being one of the first ones out, it was more responsive than most of the builds today, and look how long ago that was compared to all the new builds and upgrades of now. Will definitely try this. Like they say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" So tuning up something that was already great should make for one hell of a build.
Isn't v5 android 2.1? That would account for the improved battery life, 2.2 requires more processor power, but it's also 450% faster ( from some test reports) basically it won't work well with sense that's why its better with launcher pro. Also you don't get the advances in 2.2 ( maybe you don't need them anyhow).Its worth doing a quadrant benchmark to test properly if its really faster. Also maybe worth comparing with something like Shu8i v 1.2, pretty similar to what your using but I would bet It would be much faster also.
Isn't v5 android 2.1? That would account for the improved battery life, 2.2 requires more processor power, but it's also 450% faster ( from some test reports) basically it won't work well with sense that's why its better with launcher pro. Also you don't get the advances in 2.2 ( maybe you don't need them anyhow).Its worth doing a quadrant benchmark to test properly if its really faster. Also maybe worth comparing with something like Shu8i v 1.2, pretty similar to what your using but I would bet It would be much faster also.
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Yes sir 2.1 but its still kicks a$$... I left my phone on over night not charging for about 8 hours, and my battery went from 63 to 58! Im stoked! And I did benchmark it and my score was just under the nexus 2.2 around 1200.. ill see if I can up a pic... ill see what I can do from my work comp... as my home pc's hard drive kicked the bucket yesterday... so right now I have no way to upload to xda... but ill figure it out. This really an awesome setup! Darkstone if you read this take this setup and run with it señor... you won't regret it.. market is blazing fast.. this feels the like a native Rom for me.... also I have auto rotate on and that is working wonderfully for me too... mind u I have that class 6 card... try it and run the benchmark.. u will see for yourself...
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Android: DarkStone Desire V5
WM: Energy's latest
HSPL 2 Class 6 8gb
Radio: 2.10.50
Sent via Android HD2
That's sounds like an awesome combo. I've tried pm'ing darkstone to tell him to update ver5 for a while. I always thought in my opinion ver5 was always the Godfather of these builds. Being one of the first ones out, it was more responsive than most of the builds today, and look how long ago that was compared to all the new builds and upgrades of now. Will definitely try this. Like they say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" So tuning up something that was already great should make for one hell of a build.
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I agree totally! That's why I have always compared this build to other builds in terms of kickassness... Please post back your results to share with the skeptics and nay sayers..
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Tmous HD2
Android: DarkStone Desire V5
WM: Energy's latest
HSPL 2 Class 6 8gb
Radio: 2.10.50
Sent via Android HD2
da-pharoah said:
I agree totally! That's why I have always compared this build to other builds in terms of kickassness... Please post back your results to share with the skeptics and nay sayers..
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Tmous HD2
Android: DarkStone Desire V5
WM: Energy's latest
HSPL 2 Class 6 8gb
Radio: 2.10.50
Sent via Android HD2
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Well Im pretty open minded so I tested your theory with michyprimas, latest zimage and stock zimage from 23rd August sense disabled. Theres no root access to enable setcpu so the processor was running at 768, still running at 998 wont make that huge a difference.
Result your device: 525, exactly what I expected for a 2.1 based ROM.
It is buried by newer Roms in benchmarks, but it runs fast and smooth and I see why you like it.
Wouldn't that original root.fs file work? The file is on linux and android read post 3 thread.
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Well Im pretty open minded so I tested your theory with michyprimas, latest zimage and stock zimage from 23rd August sense disabled. Theres no root access to enable setcpu so the processor was running at 768, still running at 998 wont make that huge a difference.
Result your device: 525, exactly what I expected for a 2.1 based ROM.
It is buried by newer Roms in benchmarks, but it runs fast and smooth and I see why you like it.
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I dont know how you got 525 but for proof I have attached the quadrant score I just got five minutes ago.. And its not 525 my friend.. its beyond the nexus 2.2 results... and this is a rooted rom.... all my super user access request programs work just fine no issues at all...
Hey Pharoah, how did you get over 1300? Im getting 702 tops. I got set cpu to the max. Are there any special tweaks your using to get that high. I love this combination, and if there is any way i can tweak mine to get up that high, I would appreciate if you shared how you got that high.
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Hey Pharoah, how did you get over 1300? Im getting 702 tops. I got set cpu to the max. Are there any special tweaks your using to get that high. I love this combination, and if there is any way i can tweak mine to get up that high, I would appreciate if you shared how you got that high.
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I havent done anything different that I have learned from the threads of darkstone and shubcraft..I use autokiller with an optimum preset, advance task killer with the auto kill frequency set to kill apps when the screen is turned off and the 4 profiles setting in setcpu to manage the speed of my processor for battery consumption. Nothing else special added to help the speed. Just really the startup.txt and netripper zimage are the only 'major' changes I have made... I restarted my phone and ran quadrant again and got a score just under the nexus 2.2 of 1307 with like 20+ apps running in the backround. Maybe becuase I have a class 6 card??? who knows.. are you running the setup like mine (senseless) or are you running it with sense??
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It cant be the class of card. My friend who has the exact same setup just a class 2 card just scored a 1296... so maybe the setcpu, autokiller, and advance task killer tweeks help.... try and report back..
Yea Im running a class4. But I know that is not the problem. I could get a 1780 on Shubcraft 1.4 My set up is pretty much the same is yours. Im running it with launcher. I did replace the rootfs.img with the one that was on the beginning of the Linux and Android Read Post3 thread. Because as I remember that build isnt rooted. Did you replace your rootfs.img? Or did you use the original one? That might be why mine is running so slow.
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Yea Im running a class4. But I know that is not the problem. I could get a 1780 on Shubcraft 1.4 My set up is pretty much the same is yours. Im running it with launcher. I did replace the rootfs.img with the one that was on the beginning of the Linux and Android Read Post3 thread. Because as I remember that build isnt rooted. Did you replace your rootfs.img? Or did you use the original one? That might be why mine is running so slow.
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That I can remember I didnt switch the rootfs, its the original. But really not rooted huh?? I guess I missed that posting... I have not had any issues running root-required apps. Try it maybe that is the difference.. Im going to see if I can up my rootfs but idk if I can manage via my phone since I cant connect usb to this work computer... usb ports on work comp disabled... but ill try..
Is there a build with no dropped 3G, no SOD and no touchscreen pauses?
I absolutely love Mattc's build and all the effort everyone has put into them, especially the kernel devs. I think it's incredible these work as well as they do and I'm using the mattc Evo Leo version as my every day OS....
I ask this question because mattc Leo + Froyo with Sense seems to have the screen pause and occasional SOD. I switched to the new mattc's EvoLeo which fixed the pause and SOD completely, but now my 3G dropps randomely. Usually when I'm using it heavily, it drops once every 15 minutes or so, but I've gone hourse without a drop as well..... Anyhow, I was just hoping there was a build, that fixes these or a tweak or kernal replacement that fixes these...
Also, The Evo Leo build is so stable that I don't see any reason why you would bother booting from NAND. Boot once from Windows Mobile and stay in Android as long as you want.... Its nice to, at least, have the option to boot WM... Maybe there are other reasons to put Android on the NAND?
Thanks,
Kevlar The Great
KevlarTheGreat said:
Is there a build with no dropped 3G, no SOD and no touchscreen pauses?
I absolutely love Mattc's build and all the effort everyone has put into them, especially the kernel devs. I think it's incredible these work as well as they do and I'm using the mattc Evo Leo version as my every day OS....
I ask this question because mattc Leo + Froyo with Sense seems to have the screen pause and occasional SOD. I switched to the new mattc's EvoLeo which fixed the pause and SOD completely, but now my 3G dropps randomely. Usually when I'm using it heavily, it drops once every 15 minutes or so, but I've gone hourse without a drop as well..... Anyhow, I was just hoping there was a build, that fixes these or a tweak or kernal replacement that fixes these...
Also, The Evo Leo build is so stable that I don't see any reason why you would bother booting from NAND. Boot once from Windows Mobile and stay in Android as long as you want.... Its nice to, at least, have the option to boot WM... Maybe there are other reasons to put Android on the NAND?
Thanks,
Kevlar The Great
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lol not yet so far
yes there is more infor here
I've been using the following setup and it works very well for daily use (no SOD etc)
mdeejay Froyo Sense v. 2.2 with kernel from hastarin, v4.1
radio 2.14.50.04
winrom artemis 34.5 (not that i think it matters)
hspl3
Just be careful how you use SetCPU/ATK Froyo and other applications that interfere with the OS since this isn't a device with Android at it's core.
Oh, as for SetCPU, I set 384MHz min/max, userspace, while screen is off and I get ~5-6 mAh consumption while screen is in standby with WiFi off and about 60mAh with it on. I know it's not the lowest freq but it should be a good trade-off since my phone wakes up very fast.
OMG there totally is! I can't believe you haven't found that post! I also can't believe all of these other devs haven't found that post and copied the solution too! Lucky me that I found this next to the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow sitting next too Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.
I have one!
Mdeejay 3.1 Desire HD
Nothing to say....smooth and fast....no drops on 3G or everything else.
the only issue is the camera.
With everyone using a different WinMo ROM, radio, hspl (maybe), and even some hardware differences, it's impossible to say.
I just played with different builds until I found one that works for me. Currently running HyperDroid 1.6
Phiredrop Skinny EVO has been perfect!
I used the beta version for days with no problems and now have the 1.1 version and it is perfecto!
pack21 said:
I have one!
Mdeejay 3.1 Desire HD
Nothing to say....smooth and fast....no drops on 3G or everything else.
the only issue is the camera.
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u got a link to this build?
i use hyperdroid 1.5 stockified is almost perfect, i have minimal issues. the only major for me is that it uses rmnet instead of ppp. ppplease?
RmNet builds work for practically everybody with no dropped connections. Touchscreen pauses have not been completely eliminated yet, but they can be almost completely eliminated in regular use by either disabling the G-Sensor, or disabling home-screen orientation through ADWLauncher or LauncherPro.
PPP builds still drop connections for many people. A common workaround is to enable/disable airplane mode to soft-reset the connection.
EVO-based kernels use PPP. Nexus-One kernels use RmNet. Therefore, to avoid dropped mobile connections, use any Nexus-One based build.
Since you like MattC's builds, the last build of his that was RmNet based was 1.7. If you don't have a copy of it saved, you can download it here: (RapidShare link) http://rapidshare.com/files/416256755/mattcfroyosense1.7rmnet.zip
Personally, I am using HyperDroid 1.6 This build uses RmNet and is quite reliable. I've used it with Radios 2.12 and 2.14, with the VBN WM Rom, and have not experienced any SoDs, dropped 3g, or touchscreen freezes. Links are still on the front page of this forum.
Bangster v1.4 (self-modified)
#hastarin r6 kernel
#vbndroid winmo rom
#2.14 radio with hspl3
#stock 16g sdcard formatted with 32k cluster size
RESULT
#only 3mA batery usage during standby with wifi off!!
#great data speed and no dropped connection using PPP.
#no SOD, robot voice touchscreen freezes whatsoever.
#no issues with bluetooth
#802.11n Wifi with hastarin r6 kernel
#great graphic performance with darkstones graphic tweaks(included in hastarin kernel)
Hope this helps.
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This is my setup.
WM Rom: Elegancia GTX
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654218
Android Build:mccm v1.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773790
Using Radio 2.12
Been using for more than a week and no SOD, 3G works fine.
I did a lot of trial & error with different WM Roms and Android builds and this has been the most stable choice for me.
You may wanna play with this one too:
# [BUILD][29.09.2010][FroyoStone Sense - V3.1][Kernel: darkstone]
darkstone's in the same league as mattc so this may turn out to be one of the perfect ones hopefully!.
Installed it over mattc leoevo 1.1 (due to data issues) and been running it with no issues so far..btw i have only tested data both wifi and cellular n some other stuff therefore the rest will still have to be checked out.
I second the phiremod build, definitely is a daily rom for me. I used to get SODs from every rom until I started using his.
I have very good usage with MIUI beta4 and mdeejay 1.5evo . These 2 roms are close to perfect , no screen freeze, no drop 3G, no touch screen issues, no sod
I am on stock rom 1.66 asian rom and radio 2.12
Of these 2 miui is best and fantastic fast very stable . Only issue is the ipone like ui. It's additional features is way ahead of htc desire hd new sense which I tested too.
Change Radio and HSPL
atifhassan said:
You may wanna play with this one too:
# [BUILD][29.09.2010][FroyoStone Sense - V3.1][Kernel: darkstone]
darkstone's in the same league as mattc so this may turn out to be one of the perfect ones hopefully!.
Installed it over mattc leoevo 1.1 (due to data issues) and been running it with no issues so far..btw i have only tested data both wifi and cellular n some other stuff therefore the rest will still have to be checked out.
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I've been using this build too. It's BEAUTIFULLY smooth and works just fine.
Also, I believe (someone please correct me if I'm wrong) the SOD's have more to do with radio and hspl than anything. I was using a 2.08 radio and hspl 2 and I was getting SOD all of the time. As soon as I upgraded to 2.12 radio (and now 2.14) as well as hspl3 I have not had SOD once. During this process I was using the same Android and WM builds, so it seems it was the radio and hspl.
Im new to all this and still experimenting.
So far Hyperdroid 1.6 is doing the best job for me. I have had a few issues with 3G here and there, And getting this Touchscreen freeze problem a couple of times a day..
I am running
Latest Chuckyrom
Radio 2.14
8gb Sandisk Class 6 SDcard formatted 32kb cluster size
I am wondering how much influence windows mobile rom has on these android builds? I am happy with hyperdroid 1.6, without going rom flash crazy if someone could recommend a base windows mobile that plays well with this I will give it a whirl.
pack21 said:
I have one!
Mdeejay 3.1 Desire HD
Nothing to say....smooth and fast....no drops on 3G or everything else.
the only issue is the camera.
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Nismo300zx said:
u got a link to this build?
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Yeah, I'm with pack21 on this build - it's been great on my combo (see sig'), but I do however suffer from occasional data drops. It's great for daily use otherwise!
As for a link, that's a bit tricky seeing as the thread containing it was 'lost' when xda suffered it's server issues the other day. It was only up for about 24 hours, and I've not seen a link for it reproduced since. It would be worth your while searching for it though - I think you'll find it would be worth the hassle!
Thanks everyone (except maybe robkoehler) for your very helpful feedback. I was wondering if maybe some people had gotten a version of mattc to work without screen pauses or data drops, but it sounds that hasn't really happened.
I hope I can find Mdeejay 3.1 Desire HD because it sounds like thats a good one to try....
I've been using HSPL2, do you guys really think I'd have better luck with HSPL3? I just hate to mess with HSPL because ... it seems like the most risky thing we have to do to our phones...
I really appreciate the advice and I'll continue to monitor this thread for any more feedback.
Hey all,
i wanted to know which build you prefer and which build the most stable one is. im searching for a version with less bugs. i want a non laggy version. can somebody help?
the ram versions are far away from being stable right?
what about the hd versions? have they much bugs?
I love to know this too. I want stable and not care much of nice animation. i think you will get different answer because i don't think anyone know what the best out there. You will have to try different one to see which one work for you best. Every single one out there will the different issue you might run into? The good thing are alot of developer actively working on these rom for FREE. That really nice of them. I really appreciate all the hard work.
The common response to this question is that it's really about personal preference at this point. There may be some small features not working in each build but I can't say that any of them have any particular major flaws unless it's a "work in progress" build like Gingerbread MyTouch4G or whatever. I recommend bookmarking this http://android.hd2roms.com/ and get a better idea of the different Roms and see which are staying updated or w/e. I like to have 2 types of Roms, a Stock-like or Cyanogen-based and a Sense-themed. Of these types, I have found the following to be particularly good for me:
- Cyanogen-based: HD2ONE (all though he is not developing any longer, this one should be solid for a long time.. my personal favorite) - JDMS (could easily replace HD2ONE for me if JDMS stays in the game and keeps new Cyanogen builds rotating in and doing the testing\tweaking for us)
- Sense-themed: MDJ Froyo HD (I'm most impressed with MDJ's commitment to keeping his roms up to date. Sense based are often bulky so I have to overclock them a tad but MDJ compensates by undervolting nicely)
- Stock-like: Darkstone SuperRam (I may be biased for Darkstone's builds but this one loads super quick) - NexusHD2 (Solid and Slick... nothing wrong with this one)
- Experimental: MDJ Gingerbread (Really looking forward to the last couple things to get ironed out on this build)
So yeah, there are 6 right there that I use. Which one I use the most is kinda hard to say. I currently bounce between HD2ONE and MDJ FroyoHD. I use Excellar boot loader and just customize my Rom names and just reboot in each and play/test them all for speed/stability/functionality at my leisure. I just load up my card like this and figure out what works for me the most:
/HD2ONE
/MDJFroyoHD
/SuperRAM
/JDMS
/NexusHD2
Bottom-Line... all of them are excellent, have fun and try each on. And don't be afraid to try something new. A lot of new guys are trying to get their stuff out there for us and need testers and feedback to help them perfect it. Sorry for being long winded, there really is no simple answer. They are all good!
For me its MDJ Revolution HD v.1.2 with hastarin 8.6 kernel
Its apsolutly fast, stable and good looking. I have tried almoust all versions and this one is definitly winner for me.
I vote for option A - Try them all and see which one you like best.
Mdeejay Sense Clean 2.3 build as posted in Mdeejay thread by Hastarin. It has Hastarin kernel 8.53b included but you can update to 8.6. It's totally stable and I haven't found anything to replace it.
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SupeRam by darkstone, top notch
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
HD2ONE is the best for me. Smooth Quick & Stable for everyday use. Also installing Luncher Pro from market place makes it unbelievably smooth.
which rom do you use with hd2one? chucky or ozdroid or energy? i want to have a wm rom that is very lite and starts android automatically
mdjee jay evo sense revolution
pone- htc hd2 leo
android version- 2.2
kernel version- 2.6.32.15r7
build no- mdjee jay evo sense revolution
dis si the best
fast
superrom by darkstone is byfar the best i have used and i have tryed a lot of roms
Evil_enc said:
Hey all,
i wanted to know which build you prefer and which build the most stable one is. im searching for a version with less bugs. i want a non laggy version. can somebody help?
the ram versions are far away from being stable right?
what about the hd versions? have they much bugs?
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The Nexus build from TyTung is the most stable and there is nothing "not" working...check it out.
MCCM's builds are perfect. Everything works and they are fast without overclooking. I get 1662 on quadrant with stock CPU settings. with his builds. I'm using his Desire HD build.
Sent from my HTC HD2 Desire HD using XDA App
Also, they are rock solid stable and battery draws 5 - 7 mA in standby.
Sent from my HTC HD2 Desire HD using XDA App
ttibbetts83 said:
superrom by darkstone is byfar the best i have used and i have tryed a lot of roms
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but it doesnt work for me for calling.no sound when i call soneone.but music plsys fine.
Nexus build by TyTung, it is very smooth & stable, with very low battery consumption
i agree with the nexus one notion. my only problem is that battery when standby averages at 11 mA
Any build can be as good as you want if you know what to do. For me, I simply like sense builds. I have mdj 1.7 as main but I am currently testing moto my touch 4g and dandiest desire z.
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dan138zig said:
i agree with the nexus one notion. my only problem is that battery when standby averages at 11 mA
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There are two causes for this, one Tytung address in his post; GPS off.
The other is addressed in my post; it's a light that stays on that's supposed to be used only during call.
Check it out.
deadmansink said:
There are two causes for this, one Tytung address in his post; GPS off.
The other is addressed in my post; it's a light that stays on that's supposed to be used only during call.
Check it out.
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my gps was already off.
sorry but i can't find your post in your signature. do you mind showing it?
Since alot of people have asked what is the major benefit/different of a 2.2.1 based ROM especially if you are coming from a 2.2 based rom. I decided to share my observation. Most of the changes are with the browser.
Browser:
-Hardware accelerated Scrolling (smooth scrolling even with Flash content).
-Better hardware accelerated Flash content (it is now possible to play certain mobile optimized high definition (HD) content)
Ex. Try it at Gametrailers.com, and goto Desktop Site then select an HD video.
-Slightly faster javascript performance.
Ex. Test at Sunspider Javascript Bench
Wallpaper:
-Differentiable wallpaper for lock screen vs. home screen
Gmail:
-2.2.1 has support for better authentication and prioritized inbox (I am not sure if they released a new update to allow the latter to run on 2.2 Froyo).
Email:
-Exchange ActiveSync Support.
Alarm:
-Slide the stop/snooze vs pressing the onscreen button - Credit: aangita!
GALLERY:
-now displays from oldest -> newest - Credit: aangita!
Other:
-Bug Fix and Security patches to 2.2
-DriveSmart [Only in certain I9000 based ROM] - Thanks Rakeshchn!
-Enhanced RFS performance - Thanks Rakehschn!
-Google Backup Support will now reinstall previously installed application after prompting for password (in JSJ/JSG) - explodingboy70! (personally unconfirmed at the moment).
Let me know if I missed something, I will add it to the list and credit you for it.
New .1 designation for 2.2.1.
Lol jk don't add that to your list
Drive smart? Also did Samsung enhance RFS in 2.2.1?
these are not major, but they are changes! :/
ALARM : you have to slide the stop/snooze option vs pressing the onscreen button.
GALLERY: displays from oldest -> newest
Some apps are not present in the app drawer but are still installed.. (I dont know if that is for everyone, but I noticed it on my phone after the update!)
Latest 2.2.1 has Google backup support...flash latest build sign in to market and watch your previously downloaded apps download automatically. JSJ/JSG
explodingboy70 said:
Latest 2.2.1 has Google backup support...flash latest build sign in to market and watch your previously downloaded apps download automatically. JSJ/JSG
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This was also on 2.2. you can uncheck that option when you first sign onto market
VICosPhi said:
This was also on 2.2. you can uncheck that option when you first sign onto market
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The option has always been there and I've never unchecked it when setting up a new rom. This is the first time that I've had 39 apps download all by themselves and not had to use titanium backup to restore for me. Mind you I had to re-enter passwords but didn't have to do anything this time. If I'm wrong and your apps have re-installed without you doing anything the I will gladly edit my prior post. Oh and on Vibrant also.
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Dont know why but I always get faster 3G speeds with a 2.2.1 ROM. With same modem (KB1).
explodingboy70 said:
Latest 2.2.1 has Google backup support...flash latest build sign in to market and watch your previously downloaded apps download automatically. JSJ/JSG
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I am not too sure about this one yet, need to test it when I get a chance. Proper thanks given.
Isn't 2.2.1 faster on average?
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Battery Life
Is the battery life decreased on all 2.2.1 roms?
Actually its been better from my experience that is ofcourse.
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PaiPiePia said:
especially if you are coming on a 2.2 based rom.
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Well I am on Bionix, but I don't like it so much that I jizz on it.
beren28 said:
Well I am on Bionix, but I don't like it so much that I jizz on it.
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LOL! Hahahaa, good catch.
Fixed now.
killerace said:
Isn't 2.2.1 faster on average?
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Yes, the overall animation and transition between Apps are smoother. However, it really depends on the ROM you are using. Stock 2.2.1 is gonna be laggier than a 2.2.1 ROM that has been tweaked by developers like EDT.
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Is the battery life decreased on all 2.2.1 roms?
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This depends on what you do with your phone, the modem and the kernel you use. Generally, I didn't notice a battery drop moving from 2.2 to 2.2.1
But things that will decrease battery life that are usually present in 2.2.1
-OC kernels (Tiger Blood, Overstock). Of course if you decide to not enable the OC, battery life should be comparable to 2.2
-KB1 Modem, I heard that KA5 modem is more battery efficient but it has a higher latency and lower output.
Browser is not hardware accelerated because when I scroll CPU spikes to 100%.
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Is 2.2.1 an official stock release? I'm on the stock KA6 right now, how can I get 2.2.1?
No it's not an official release. To get it you've to flash one of the custom 2.2.1 roms in the development forum.
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Browser is not hardware accelerated because when I scroll CPU spikes to 100%.
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which ROM are you using? Also, have you tried to scroll a webpage with flash content on 2.2 vs. 2.2.1? On 2.2, it is really choppy and laggy while on 2.2.1, it is silky smooth. (to the point it almost feels like how the browser scrolled like in 2.1).
Video calling through network data should be up and ready on 2.2.1 i havent tried it though.
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Ok people, like the tittle says, state your reasons.This is for current ROMs we have available at the moment and also lets put in perspective that we will never get a official GB source for our Vibrants. I feel this will help any newb in deciding what he/she would like to flash on his/her Vibrant and also those of us who will not succumb to ads telling you your phone is old as **** and you NEED to buy a new one or else you will never be cool again and will live the rest of your life as a looser with hairy palms.
Tell us what ROM you're on. Try to be professional when stating your reasons. Give us your opinion on other ROMs you were on or tried but DO NOT flame the ROM cuz we all know Devs work really hard to give us (for FREE) these masterpieces for us to enjoy or else we could be stuck on stock and there ain't nothing worse than that. NO FLAMING other people's opinion also, that's why they are called opinions (and just like assholes) we all have one. Fire away..
Staying with Froyo 2.2.1. Reason
- GPS
- Battery life
- Overall smoothness and ZERO bugs
- Netflix now on Froyo
- Great FFC support in most apps
- Dont use skype video chat much (thats actually the only one app I miss a little bit being on froyo)
The absolute ONLY reason to use froyo is for gps support. That said, the gps on this phone is crap anyway so there is really no reason for froyo. Gingerbread has been faster, smoother, and more stable for me.
I'm one of those that will keep using my Vibrant as long as possible. I'm currently on Bionix 1.3.1. Battery and GPS (the two biggest issues regarding the Vibrant) work great for me. I tried CM7 on my other Vibrant and I got to tell you its pretty smooth, responsive and stable but it did not beat my other Vibrant with Bionix on a overnight battery standby test. I made sure for both of them to have running just the necessary system apps for the test. CM7 GPS does work it seems but it took forever to lock inside my house compared to my Bionix with the s.gps.2 installed (5 sec.). I did not do a Navigation test on both so I can't call this a complete test. I will stay on Bionix because I need a ROM that is as close to 100% in stability and functionality and I feels it (Bionix) gives it to me.
On 2.3:
CRT Animation
Speed
Battery life is improving (almost on par with Froyo)
Overglow effect
Look
Customization (on MIUI or CM7)
duboi97 said:
On 2.3:
Overglow effect
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The one thing that I'm jealous about 2.3.
My reasons for moving to CM7:
- Much smoother than even some of the nicer FY roms I used
- Little Details (battery graph, customization options, etc)
My reasons for moving back to Froyo from CM7:
- Battery life
- GPS
- Battery life
- Seriously: battery life (even with Bali's kernel, I'd have to charge at least 2x a day)
CM7 is ready for primetime. However, the Vibrant is not ready for CM7. The devs don't have source and don't (and IMHO, won't ever) have GPS drivers.
Speed and overall smoothness of whole phone an battery is ok an sometime excellent 12hrs is good enough really customization of themes
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@Mindaika try Neo redux 9 much better battery an GPS idk cuz I never used it since got phone
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I moved to cm7 cause of the mindblowing performance difference... just no lag or instability and i have desktop class browsing when i overclock thats even faster than the pentium 1.6ghz laptop i used to use o.o
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cm7, reasons (in no order):
i like having the newest version of android (fragmentation? i was running 2.3.5 like the day it came out), gps works (i ran it before gps worked, though because it is worth it) and gets to ~3m accuracy when the best i got on froyo was ~6m, crt effect, overall better performance, i've ran cm7 on other devices and it's always been good to me and provides a consistent experience.
basically, with the gps being fixed, the oc/uv built into the stock kernel (providing pretty good battery life even at 1.3Ghz), and it being extremely easy to flash i don't see why anyone would still be running froyo.
2.2 (Bionix NextGen V2)
Stability
Better GPS
Better Battery
No Random reboots
Swype (it does not work in Simply Honey but does work in CWM)
Faster with OC than 2.3.4
Better 3D rendering
Even with all this, It is very likely that I will move back to 2.3.x again if the GPS reboot issues are fixed. For those unknowing, The GPS works in 2.3.x but if you turn the radio off, it will not work again until you reboot the phone. This is the biggest issue for me.
Just flashed Biffmod 1.3 (GB 2.3.5) last Thursday and was actually very surprised at how well it runs.
-Battery life is actually better on this ROM than what it was on Bionix 1.3.1
-GPS is on par with what I had on froyo
-Runs smoother than a baby's bottom
-Web browsing is more responsive
All-in-all, I'm happy using this as my DD. Everything works as well, if not better than on bionix. But we all know, YMMV.
I tried MIUI and Simply Honey 5.0
Both were awesome and looked awesome.
However since then I have switched back to Trigger 3.2
The biggest reason for me is battery life.
Even though some of the stuff (battery graph, new market, animations) aren't as good as the GB roms it has great battery life.
I'll probably give it a couple months and try the GB roms again..
T-mobile screwed us over so we'll probably never get the source code for GB.
If the GB leak came out the GB Roms would take leaps over the FROYO roms.
i havent used froyo as my main rom for a few months the reason i changed to cm7: much more smoother for me
i prefer the newest
gps is not a must for me
great themes
good battery life
Miui 2.3.5 GB
Gingerbread performance
Stable & Smooth
Battery "Decent"
UI and Theme Customization
Weekly updates that improve overall user experience
and Honestly it's just a gorgeous UI.
rakeshchn said:
Staying with Froyo 2.2.1. Reason
- GPS
- Battery life
- Overall smoothness and ZERO bugs
- Netflix now on Froyo
- Great FFC support in most apps
- Dont use skype video chat much (thats actually the only one app I miss a little bit being on froyo)
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very true...
So it seems alot of you prefered moving up to a GB ROM. I tried CM7 and MIUI looks to iPhonish to me which is not bad but I dont want launcher icons on my screens (beside what is on my dock) which also brings the issue of it not having an app drawer and thats what I liked from Android when I moved from the Iphone. So besides those two which is the most stable GB ROM out there so I could install it on my second Vibrant?
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2 words.
TV out.
Other than that, gb is fantastic.
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Even with all this, It is very likely that I will move back to 2.3.x again if the GPS reboot issues are fixed. For those unknowing, The GPS works in 2.3.x but if you turn the radio off, it will not work again until you reboot the phone. This is the biggest issue for me.
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i'm using cm7 with the newer gpsd file (i don't know if it's now included in cm7 or not, but it's pretty easy to find) and i just turned gps off then back on, then turned airplane mode on then back off and then opened gps status without rebooting and locked 10/11 sats with a 6m error and i'm inside.