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How to Cook your first ROM

Wouldn't there happen to have a nice tutorial on how to cook your own ROM?
I mean, the new cooks don't know what to do exactly...I'm thinking about making Vanilla 4.01 an even better ROM, with the new radio and etc...the problem is, I know NOTHING about cooking...
Anyone could gimme a Cooking for Dummies?
This could be a sticky thread if evryone contributes to create tutorials on cooking...
Thanks a lot everyone!

There is a sticky.... I don't know how usefull it is, but it has very much info and links to tutorials.
Here's the link

Gwystyl said:
There is a sticky.... I don't know how usefull it is, but it has very much info and links to tutorials.
Here's the link
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I've checked the HyperCore Kitchen....I got it and I installed it in my computer...but there no tutorial on how to use it...
I mean, it's kinda good to have a kitchen to cook like hypercore, but how are we supposed to use it? someone that knows nothing about ROM cooking...

New Phone and Roms

Hi,
I am due to get my new HTC Touch HD from Orange tomorrow and i was wondering if someone could explain what the roms on here are able to do that the original rom wont be able to do.
I am Completely new to this as this is my first WM Device.
Thanks
Jamie

here we go again! ! ! ! !

jamieewart said:
Hi,
I am due to get my new HTC Touch HD from Orange tomorrow and i was wondering if someone could explain what the roms on here are able to do that the original rom wont be able to do.
I am Completely new to this as this is my first WM Device.
Thanks
Jamie
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What you need to do is read the wiki (see signature), and rom related threads, as to answer your question would take to long and as the previous person mentioned, we have been here before.
Do a search in the rom development forum and read the first few posts on each rom which will tell you basically what that rom includes. Do the same for whaever roms you are interested in and then try them out if you want.
All I can say is read read read and follow guidelines regarding flashing in the wiki and cRaCKwHoRe's guide. Both can be found in my signature

thanks
Hi
Thanks for your reply I am goign to start reading tonight and hope I understand what it all means.
Thanks again
Jamie

jamieewart said:
Hi
Thanks for your reply I am goign to start reading tonight and hope I understand what it all means.
Thanks again
Jamie
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It may appear daunting at first, but everyone here was in your shoes at first. After reading the wiki and implementing advice/tips/tweaks etc listed within you should be on your way to understanding. As a close mate (cRaCKwHoRe) said, if you read the wiki you'll know what I know, and this is the truth
There is also guidelines and tutorials on how to flash to knew roms and improve radio (reception) etc.
All information on each rom is listed on first few posts of each thread on that particular rom.
If you have any problems on any topic people here will gladly assist you (well most). If no one helps you, which I doubt, PM me.

HTC HD english ROM how to?

Hello,
first sorry for my english.
So, I have HTC HD for couple of months and it is in danish language. I can't undertand a thing. So it would be really nice if somebody could explain step by step how to install default english rom or suggest me any cool custom english rom. I tried to search in this forum but i couldn't find any detailed tutorial. Thank you in advance.

HD2010 said:
Hello,
first sorry for my english.
So, I have HTC HD for couple of months and it is in danish language. I can't undertand a thing. So it would be really nice if somebody could explain step by step how to install default english rom or suggest me any cool custom english rom. I tried to search in this forum but i couldn't find any detailed tutorial. Thank you in advance.
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Hi HD2010,
please read the following information from this thread (on post #1, 2 and 3) as it explains what is required to perform the whole flashing process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
You can also see this blog as it explains the flashing process in a more step-to-step simplified manner.
If you want an english based custom ROM, then look for ROMs posted here that contain a [WWE - World Wide English] heading.
Regards.

Ok, thank you very mutch :] I'll try to use your links.

HD2010 said:
Ok, thank you very mutch :] I'll try to use your links.
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no problem mate. Just read everything carefully before you attempt any flashing of your device. As it is explained in those guides, you first need to unlock your phone first using either HSPL or USPL and then you can flash a custom ROM afterwards. So take your time, make sure you have a good understanding of everything, and you will be fine
Let us know how you get on.
Regards.

So, thank you again!!! :] I fallowed the tutorial on that blog and I succeeded, at last english interface. Awesome! So now i have Topix rom :] anyway which rom would you suggest and which is the fastest?

HD2010 said:
So, thank you again!!! :] I fallowed the tutorial on that blog and I succeeded, at last english interface. Awesome! So now i have Topix rom :] anyway which rom would you suggest and which is the fastest?
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hey there
i'm glad it worked out for you mate
It really depends on what you are looking for. The best thing is to try and test other ROMs to verify which one meets your needs. You can try out the one i'm currently using (XannyTech ROM Grid Evo 1.7, build 28014) as it is very stable and quite fast.
For more information on the latest builds, check out this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=569715
Best Regards.

all right, Topix seems to be ok for me so far, so next one may be the one you recomended. thanx, man :]

HD2010 said:
all right, Topix seems to be ok for me so far, so next one may be the one you recomended. thanx, man :]
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no problem, its a pleasure mate
I'm looking forward to Xanny's ROM, but we have to wait as he is planning to release it on a more stable system build.
Best Regards.

[Q] How to port/cook an Android ROM for HD2 (chefs please help)

Hello
I'm looking for some hints about the subject: how anyone can take a shipped, let me say, HTC Desire rom and let it work on HD2.
I'm not talking about doing heavy tweaks, modifications and so on... just to take a stock Android ROM and have it working on HD2.
I asked to some chefs and received some hints but It's not enough.
I don't want to think that this is a "secret" and I think would be great if some chef would share his experience/step-by-step instruction on how to do this.
As I said before, I think we could start just with simple porting of a stock htc desire ROM, just to understand all the steps. I think that further steps on how to customize and tweaks will be explored later and anyone could experiment itself.. but we need a basic starting point.
Some step by step instruction will be great like:
1) Download shipped rom from here .........
2) unrar it in linux folder
3) copy this folder, rename the other one, dowload this file, copy this...
4) execute shell command XXXXX
5) copy on your sd card
6) boot...
of course I know it's not so easy, but is just an exaple on what I ask here. I think there are a lot of other perople looking for this.
Thanks to any chef/dev that would to explain to our noobs how to get the "magic"
p.s.
I ask the moderators to keep, if possible, this thread in the Dev forum... this because we need help from devs here and in the Q&A forum it will be never noticed.

I came across this the other day that maybe of use:
http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/showthread.php?481-Howto-Make-your-own-Android-Build-for-the-HD2

Tallon said:
I came across this the other day that maybe of use:
http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/showthread.php?481-Howto-Make-your-own-Android-Build-for-the-HD2
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Yes, I was pointed to that thread too. If you look at the end there are some questions I did. The problem is that is based on MIUI... That is already a custom ROM.
I think the better way to understand the process (not just do it) is to have hints on how to port a standard/stock HTC DESIRE rom.

rafpigna said:
Yes, I was pointed to that thread too. If you look at the end there are some questions I did. The problem is that is based on MIUI... That is already a custom ROM.
I think the better way to understand the process (not just do it) is to have hints on how to port a standard/stock HTC DESIRE rom.
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Ideally the same way. In theory it should work...I never tried because sense builds (especially hd ones) are very laggy

domineus said:
Ideally the same way. In theory it should work...I never tried because sense builds (especially hd ones) are very laggy
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Hello, I was just replying on the other thread to thanks you for the answers
I will try to follow your guide to port a stock desire rom (strange that are laggy for you... for me they fly...)
Anyway it's still something not clear about the donor files... If it's ok to take them from an already HD2 working rom or not.. but I will ask on your thread, avoid to make confusion

no one tip from the devs?
I'm start thinking that instructions on rom cooking for hd2 is like a secret

I've asked this many times, but as you said, no one seems to want to share this "secret"...

the_scotsman said:
I've asked this many times, but as you said, no one seems to want to share this "secret"...
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go to the link...
it pretty much puts how to port and even where to get the files for a working miui/cm 6 build on hd2
literally it can't get that much easier...

domineus said:
go to the link...
it pretty much puts how to port and even where to get the files for a working miui/cm 6 build on hd2
literally it can't get that much easier...
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I think you are the only one that shared your findings.. Hope others will do.
Anyway I'm trying just know your guide.. I'll let you know.

good thread and wish everyone to share your cooking knowledge here.
its good for the XDA community.
i am a newbie to android system and trying to cook my own rom too.
pls ask/share your question here, lets make it easier to cook/modify android for everyone.
of course this cannot success without chefs support.

hi there, i m newbie too want so bad to change my hd2 winmo to androis cos winmo is really suck!!! thanks a million to chefs in advance!
most appreciated if there is step by step info

ahuh said:
hi there, i m newbie too want so bad to change my hd2 winmo to androis cos winmo is really suck!!! thanks a million to chefs in advance!
most appreciated if there is step by step info
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you can start with one of the hunderd rom that chefs already cooked. This thread is just to ask help with cooking a rom, you have not to wait.. you already can use android daily on your phone.

I have had success building with this guide but cannot get it to work with cedesmith's new initrd.gz. Does anyone have done tips on how to build with the new initrd.gz?
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tyween said:
I have had success building with this guide but cannot get it to work with cedesmith's new initrd.gz. Does anyone have done tips on how to build with the new initrd.gz?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
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Did you cook a MIUI rom or a Sense rom or a stock android rom?
For the cedesmith's initrd.gz I was thinking the same thing.. maybe we have to ask directly to him.

wow, both tyween, and rafpigna, started from this, to now:
Rafroid
Typhoon
best roms on xda. Really nice work guys!
But still, no one shares the "secret" I have tried several things myself, but it didnt work. Would really appreciate if someone could share how to port a rom to the hd2.

Yeah would be great if tyween and rafpigna let us know how they managed it, what guides/reference they started of on or if they have any tips for us etc

I totally agree, I would definitly cook my own rom if I knew how to...

[Q] Good and understandable Guide for ROM making?

hey guys,
sry for asking that,but i would love to make a ROM myself,but i didn´t find any good tutorial for making a ROM for our beloved HD2
Can anyone give me a link for a well done one ?
thank you sooo much

jonas2295 said:
hey guys,
sry for asking that,but i would love to make a ROM myself,but i didn´t find any good tutorial for making a ROM for our beloved HD2
Can anyone give me a link for a well done one ?
thank you sooo much
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Hi,
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913606
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898215
and here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996447

jonas2295 said:
hey guys,
sry for asking that,but i would love to make a ROM myself,but i didn´t find any good tutorial for making a ROM for our beloved HD2
Can anyone give me a link for a well done one ?
thank you sooo much
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Your best bet is to use a kitchen if one exists or hope somebody makes a up-to-date one.

Seems to be much to read
Thx for your links and help
Sent from my Desire using XDA Premium App

TheATHEiST said:
Your best bet is to use a kitchen if one exists or hope somebody makes a up-to-date one.
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it's funny to play like this, doesn't need to know much, just download some rom, extract and copy-paste
i'm mixing MIUI and CM7