Eclair to Froyo: Before and After - Wildfire General

Hey guys,
I am still awaiting Froyo to be officially available for my phone (been checking it ever so frequently but the update isn't just available )
Anyways, until I do get the update, a few quick questions:
1. Before the update, how/where do I back up all the apps, contacts and the like?
2. Is the update reversible? I mean once I move on to Froyo, can I get back to Eclair (for whatever reason!)
3. Apart from the backup, is there anything that needs to be done?
4. And honestly, how much of an improvement is Froyo on Wildfire as compared to Eclair? {basically is it worth the pain?}
I'm sure these questions are around on the forum but I just wanted them to be under one thread. So please do take time off and reply to these Q's and bring in all your suggestions related to the update.

This genrally applies to unrooted stock ROM
1. You can use Backup apps like My Backup Pro to Backup your Apps, data & Settings.
2. I believe the update will not be reversible.
3. If you are ready to start afresh Hard reset your phone. *** (Will wipe everything on your phone and make it brand new on the software side)
4. On stock ROM there should be some improvement in speed and you get App2SD, Wifi Tethering etc.

Yes, the update is now irreversible. Maybe in the future months when unrevoked will be updated.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

Hi,
First up: sorry to bump this old thread of mine.
As evident by this thread I was very curious to upgarde to Froyo. I had been checking for updates on my phone and it was always displaying the "No updates available" message.
Then I looked up this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889734
and first upgraded to the 1.25.720.1 version and immediately an update was available. I updated, did a factory reset and now have FROYO.
But the one thing I notices is that the SENSE UI hasn't changed at all. I mean its the same boring thing that came with the stock ECLAIR. Now I was wondering if:
1. There is some other update that I'm yet to complete?
2. There is actually only one SENSE UI across all versions of Android?
I'm currently using launcher pro and I have currently removed SENSE from the defaults (settings->Applications->Manage applications->look for HTC Sense->Clear Defaults). With this setting, earlier I used to get 3 options when I pressed the HOME screen on the phone:
1. Android screen (or so I thought it was)
2. SENSE
3. Launcher Pro
but now I'm getting only 2 options: SENSE and LP. Is there any way by which I can get back the original Andorid (?) home screen?
Thanks a lot for all your help.

droidd3v said:
Hi,
First up: sorry to bump this old thread of mine.
As evident by this thread I was very curious to upgarde to Froyo. I had been checking for updates on my phone and it was always displaying the "No updates available" message.
Then I looked up this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889734
and first upgraded to the 1.25.720.1 version and immediately an update was available. I updated, did a factory reset and now have FROYO.
But the one thing I notices is that the SENSE UI hasn't changed at all. I mean its the same boring thing that came with the stock ECLAIR. Now I was wondering if:
1. There is some other update that I'm yet to complete?
2. There is actually only one SENSE UI across all versions of Android?
I'm currently using launcher pro and I have currently removed SENSE from the defaults (settings->Applications->Manage applications->look for HTC Sense->Clear Defaults). With this setting, earlier I used to get 3 options when I pressed the HOME screen on the phone:
1. Android screen (or so I thought it was)
2. SENSE
3. Launcher Pro
but now I'm getting only 2 options: SENSE and LP. Is there any way by which I can get back the original Andorid (?) home screen?
Thanks a lot for all your help.
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Default Android Home screen has been removed in Wildfire Froyo.

Related

[Q] Can we apply the Android system update (Gingerbread?)

The other day, my phone prompted me that an Android system update was available, to update to 2.29. That number is scarily close to 2.3 so I'm presuming this is Gingerbread?
Anyhow, the problem is, it can be downloaded but I can't seem to install it. The first step of the install process is that the phone restarts. The problem then is that it boots back into Windows, and once you've reloaded Android it's forgotten what the bell it was doing and tells you the update is ready to install.
I figured there may be problems like this, since the phone isn't running Android as it's primary OS. Does anyone have a solution to this, or is it just a case of waiting til someone releases a working version of Gingerbread and then replacing the Froyo I'm currently using?
First of all, 2.29 isn't Gingerbread. Secondly, it won't work because it's for the device that your Android build is emulating, not a HD2. Just forget about it. Your only updates will come from here.
So yeah, you pretty much said that yourself
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[Q] Do I need to update my x8?

I've downloaded the update tool thingy from SE, and it says I can update, but it will erase my data from my phone..
Is it really nessesery to update it? Important stuff in the update?
I've tried to find some kind of Changelog on the latest version, with no success
.
If so, what's the best free backup app?
Also, I rooted my phone, can it give me just a false alarm on the update because of it?
Model E15a
Firmware 2.1-update1
Build 2.1.1.A.0.6
You don't have to update but I suggest you do.
From the search I've made this is what updating to 2.1 gives you:
- ANT+ support
- Changes in the UI
- New unlock screen
- Additional homescreens (you can now have 5)
- Improved Bluetooth functionality
- New Backup and restore application with extended content backup
- Social phonebook, (syncs contact pictures from Facebook)
- Improved messaging app
- Improved weather app
- Upgrade of the Android platform to Android platform 2.1.
- Multiple Gmail account handling
- You can now use Live Wallpapers
- Voice controls
- Better battery life
- More options in Settings
- New widgets
- Access to more apps in the Market
Cheers!
BTW, no, SE will not know if you've rooted your phone.
i think you already have the latest software update, so you don't need to. if you want to you do the backup and recovery and restore it after you've finnished the update process. it will restore your data back to your phone. yes, SE will not detect your phone was rooted or not.
didn't think that SE is detecting my rooted phone, just maybe it's a false alarm that says I need to update while I don't really have to.
@rstdnm - I already got the 2.1
(
Firmware 2.1-update1
Build 2.1.1.A.0.6
)
So my Q is what does the *latest* version is giving me that I don't already have, and if it's worth the full backup-recovery, cause I don't want to take my chances on those kind of things, (mainly because I don't know what's the best way to backup-recover)
@xdelapan - So why did the update tool told me there's a upgrade for me?
thanks,
Golan.
Last time i did an update from SEUS was march 4th. And my phone was have the newest software each time i connect it with pc companion until now. I think it will be not any difference if you are update the phone for now. You alreeady have the latest version. The 2.1 update 1 is the latest version from SE.
Ps: latest update was 015 baseband too
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
As long as you stay with stock SE ROMs you can always backup and recover via the stock backup and recovery app - you can find it in the app drawer, it's working decently. You may use modded version of it if you switch to some 2.2 ROM, but it will most probably not work on 2.3 ROMs.
Now, what would you make an update for? It changes baseband from 06 to 15, and 15 is crucial for custom ROMs app2sd to work. Without it you're stuck with only your internal memory. If you plan to run any custom ROM - update. If not - you might as well skip it, since performance enhancement is slight, if any.
thanks a lot people, now I only need to make sure I'm not too much of a chickensh!t to try ROMming my phone..

What OS Should i upgrade to ?

I have updated my frnd's spica from 1.6 to 2.1 a long time ago and i'm thinking of upgrading the android version.Which do you suggest, the
[Rom] [Spica] OMG v1.22.12.10 [Android 2.1] [Stable] [Customization Updated/Adding]
what is the diff betwen this one and one of the official early released eclairs ?
or
FROYO for SPICA (CyanogenMod-6.1.1-Spica-alpha8.3)
Is this Foryo stable and usable ? (my frnd does not know anything about these things)
Better install SpicagenMod- also Froyo, it's still not a final release but it's beeing worked on all the time
I suggest SGM-froyo-BETA1-NextGeneration. It's stable, nice and Silky Smooth
jankomuz said:
I suggest SGM-froyo-BETA1-NextGeneration. It's stable, nice and Silky Smooth
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Can you post the link ? Have you been using it?
Are there any things that are not working with it?
boxy44 said:
Have you been using it?
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He made it
Go to samdroid.net, all downloads are there.
Expect similar bugs/problems as with SpicagenMod (it was used as base)
gen_scheisskopf said:
He made it
Go to samdroid.net, all downloads are there.
Expect similar bugs/problems as with SpicagenMod (it was used as base)
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I have downloaded - SGM-froyo-BETA1_NextGen2.2a from samdroid,but there were no instructions about installation.I tried searching,but none were for this version. Can you post the procedure to update from android 2.1 (i think it is a official samsung early release).
Present Firmware
This is what i have in the spica presently.
FIRMWARE VERSION - 2.1 UPDATE-1
BASEBAND VERSION - I570EXXJD1
kERNEL VERSION - 2.6.29
Root @ SE-S601#2
BUILD NUMBER - ECLAIR.XXJH6
I have downloaded SGM-froyo-BETA1-NextGeneration from samdroid. Can anyone tell me the correct procedure to update the firmware ?
1. Make sure battery is charged
2. Root your phone- tutorial is here (samdroid.net)
3. Put SGM NextGen package on the root of SD card
4. Boot to recovery (vol down+call+end call simultaniously)
5. Choose Install zip from SD option, select SGM Next Gen package, press Home button when asked
6. Sit back and wait
HI
Hi
at the moment I'm running froyo 2.2 rom on my spica and to be honest I am not that impressed. its the samdroid mod, this 1 I think (not sure a guy rooted, etc for me)
SamdroidMod 2.0.1.alpha.8.3 - Froyo [AOSP] for i5700
so my Q is this, can I just put the rom you have supplied on my sd card then boot into recovery apply then hit home when prompted?, Do I have to hit "Wipe cache etc"? as this will be my first time applying a rom myself. Will I lose all my settings & apps etc?
does everything work l;like sound, bluetooth etc, all the important things I mean.
any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated
blade30p said:
Hi
at the moment I'm running froyo 2.2 rom on my spica and to be honest I am not that impressed. its the samdroid mod, this 1 I think (not sure a guy rooted, etc for me)
SamdroidMod 2.0.1.alpha.8.3 - Froyo [AOSP] for i5700
so my Q is this, can I just put the rom you have supplied on my sd card then boot into recovery apply then hit home when prompted?, Do I have to hit "Wipe cache etc"? as this will be my first time applying a rom myself. Will I lose all my settings & apps etc?
does everything work l;like sound, bluetooth etc, all the important things I mean.
any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated
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well,i installed the custom eclair long back on the spica upgrading it from 1.6 using ODIN softwere flasher. I guess if your phone is rooted,i guess you can just put it on ur SD and you have to erase cache and data as these are not upgrades to your version , but completely different versions.
Here is a new one from samdroid as well - http://forum.samdroid.net/f53/cyanogenmod-6-1-1-spica-alpha8-4-a-4716/
You can back up all your stuff with some softwares on the market... - Titanium Backup ★ root - Android app on AppBrain
The best for me is "Ultimate Spicaclair 1.5"
http://forum.samdroid.net/f55/frozen-spicaclair-v1-4692/

[Q] Asus Transformer Pad tf300t Help!

I updated my Transformer pad tf300t to android 4.2 and it lags a lot right now. I want to go back to Android 4.1 or 4.0. I know how to do this but i cannot find a 4.1 or 4.0 firmware file for the 'US' sku version. I have searched everywhere but have found nothing. Please can anyone provide me with a link to the downloadable firmware file.
Everywhere, you say? Well, that doesn't sound correct. The firmware (full rom, really) for 4.1 is listed on http://support.asus.com.
To downgrade, it will wipe EVERYTHING except your external SD, if you have one. For good measure, take it out. But a word of caution, I wouldn't try downgrading to 4.0. To my knowledge, we are only able to downgrade to 4.1, but I would LOVE if someone tells me otherwise before you end up with yet another brick added to the long list.
And yes, 4.2 didn't fix much of the lag problems. It merely moved them, in my opinion. There is much less lag when installing apps (still very present), while there is a bit of lag when opening the quick settings and notification bars, which wasn't present in 4.1.
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HTC Evo 4G LTE
aarsyl said:
Everywhere, you say? Well, that doesn't sound correct. The firmware (full rom, really) for 4.1 is listed on http://support.asus.com.
To downgrade, it will wipe EVERYTHING except your external SD, if you have one. For good measure, take it out. But a word of caution, I wouldn't try downgrading to 4.0. To my knowledge, we are only able to downgrade to 4.1, but I would LOVE if someone tells me otherwise before you end up with yet another brick added to the long list.
And yes, 4.2 didn't fix much of the lag problems. It merely moved them, in my opinion. There is much less lag when installing apps (still very present), while there is a bit of lag when opening the quick settings and notification bars, which wasn't present in 4.1.
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HTC Evo 4G LTE
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Fully agreed with this, after installing 4.2 it was laggy as hell then I went on to remove even more bloatware and cleanup the start-process, things got better but nowhere near as smooth as 4.1
My recommendation:
Backup your whole system on an external storage and wipe the whole thing, don't downgrade to 4.0 unless you are very sure (!) it works. I would only go down 1 number if that doesn't work use a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod, AOSPA or Paranoid.

[Problem] Redmi 2 issues & pop up ads

Hi guys,
I have been a iPhone user for the past year, so sorry for not being updated.
I ordered a Redmi 2 for a friend. But she complained the phone was too slow, so I asked her to borrow it for some time.
First thing I did was a factory reset. Then installing the most comon apps, facebook, messenger, youtube. nothing more.
So far, appart from the low available RAM at any given time, what's really driving me crazy are pop up ads. They show everywhere, facebook, youtube, messenger. Even in the homescreen.
My first question is.
Are these normal nowadays in Android? I find that hard to believe.
Second question. How can I disable this. I understand in app adds and why they are there. But youtube/facebook/homescreen? The add is pretty much the same almost every time, "Lebara Talk" and shows every time I enter the apps after not using them for like 5 minutes.
Please let me know if there is a way to remove this.
Now on other topic, in case the phone shows itself laggy as she told me, are there better optimized ROMS. Keep in mind this is a non tech-savvy girl using it.
Many thanks
Best Regards
Is it the HM2014811 model with 1GB ram? It probably came with the chinese/global rom which has bloatware. Download the global rom from here: http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/5-10-15-16.28809/
Just make sure you download the correct version! for example for the HM2014811 it would be: xiaomi.eu_multi_HM2014811_5.10.15_v7-4.4.zip (dev rom).
You have guessed it right. Thanks for helping. Are these ROMS stable? Also, I am going to search for it, but until then, it would be much apreciated if someone could point me to a tutorial on how to install these.
There are 2 versions, Developer rom and Stable.
Developer roms get updated every week, stable every ~3 months. The stable one is based on MIUI V6 and the Dev on MIUI V7 so sometimes various fixes that are installed on latest dev roms take a while to get to the stable. I would recommend the Developer rom for Redmi 2 as it has less/ no issues (people have reported SIM lock issues on the stable version).
You can use this guide: http://en.miui.com/thread-142581-1-1.html to install the rom through recovery. With this method it will wipe all the data/apps of the system.
If you want to save your internal storage/apps you can do a backup with the MIUI app or with Titanium Backup and restore afterwards.
Many thanks for the help. It's a new phone now. how can I mark this as solved?
No need, enjoy!

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