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Hey guys. It's been awhile since I've rooted my phone, and the only thing keeping me from flashing a new ROM was the fact that I intended to return my current Hero for one that wouldn't get dust under the screen (I have some in the lower left hand corner). Well, I've decided I'm either too lazy to go return it or I just don't care that much anymore. So, I would like to get a new ROM now In your opinion, what would be the fastest ROM right now, that is the most stable? Keep in mind, I do NOT want to use Apps2SD (I only have a Class 2 card). I also would like to eventually add those optimized APK's that have been zipaligned in the future, and I want a lock screen that is clear (displays carrier/time text though... I've seen one around somewhere), and I want a clear notifications pull-down. The only thing I've been paying attention to right now has been getting 2.0/2.1 on our phones, so I've lost track of all the ROM's that were made (maybe someone can sticky the ones BESIDES MoDaCo's?), so that's why I'm asking for your help.
Also, I've made a nandroid backup, and of course, rooted. Is there anything else I would have to do to flash a new ROM?
Thanks so much guys!
Fresh's 1.0 is my favorite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584032
or his main site here: http://geekfor.me/
If you run the delock mod, it will remove the lock icon and make it clear:
http://bit.ly/delock
There is a known message app issue, make sure to run this update as well:
http://bit.ly/freshmsgpatch
Other than that, the apps are already zipaligned, just update via recovery.
Alright, that's pretty much what I needed to hear Thanks so much! Oh, and it doesn't have Apps 2SD right?
it does have apps2sd, but only uses it if your sd card has a EXT2/3 partition
i used fresh 1.0 as well. no complaints. however the new 2.1 rom looks tempting.
mrinehart93 said:
Alright, that's pretty much what I needed to hear Thanks so much! Oh, and it doesn't have Apps 2SD right?
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your welcome
you don't have to restore to stock or anything, just run the install after making a backup and your existing settings/data will stay intact.
I'm not using apps2sd and running it just fine.
I think you can set it up if you prefer it, but I didn't want to.
so the option is there I believe if you do ever want it
djxstream said:
it does have apps2sd, but only uses it if your sd card has a EXT2/3 partition
i used fresh 1.0 as well. no complaints. however the new 2.1 rom looks tempting.
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yeah it does, but I'm waiting until they get accelerometer and multi-touch working, I ran the install when it was first posted and like what I see, but I need a solid phone, lol
Oh, and this is REALLY noobish, and forgive me for not searching... but do I have to rename the ROM to update.zip?
Oh, and this is REALLY noobish, and forgive me for not searching... but do I have to rename the ROM to update.zip?
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Ok so I just watched a video on how to flash a new ROM for the HTC Hero (Euro)... do I have to Wipe Data if I'm installing Fresh ROM? Or can I just go ahead with Apply sdcard: update.zip?
no, just select choose zip
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Oh, and this is REALLY noobish, and forgive me for not searching... but do I have to rename the ROM to update.zip?
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Ok so I just watched a video on how to flash a new ROM for the HTC Hero (Euro)... do I have to Wipe Data if I'm installing Fresh ROM? Or can I just go ahead with Apply sdcard: update.zip?
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You shouldn't have to. Just load the zip onto your sd card and nandroid has an option to choose which zip file you want to install..
Oh, and this is REALLY noobish, and forgive me for not searching... but do I have to rename the ROM to update.zip?
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Ok wait, so it is a NO to having to rename the ROM to update.zip, but what about about Wiping Data first? Do I have to do that or can I just skip that and flash it?
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Ok wait, so it is a NO to having to rename the ROM to update.zip, but what about about Wiping Data first? Do I have to do that or can I just skip that and flash it?
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No you do not need to rename it. Just select chose zip.
I know that haha. But do I have to wipe the data first? Thanks for your replies guys
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Ok wait, so it is a NO to having to rename the ROM to update.zip, but what about about Wiping Data first? Do I have to do that or can I just skip that and flash it?
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No, just flash over what you have now. It *should* work just fine.
to be honest, I can't recall.
try it without first, if it never boots all the way and sticks,, then power off and wipe data through recovery.
Ok, thanks And then if anything bad happens, all I have to do is Reboot back into the recovery, and then press Wipe Data? Sounds good. Oh, and I should probably put my nandroid backup on my sdcard.
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Ok, thanks And then if anything bad happens, all I have to do is Reboot back into the recovery, and then press Wipe Data? Sounds good. Oh, and I should probably put my nandroid backup on my sdcard.
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your backup from recovery is on your sdcard, that's where mine are.
I make a backup of that to my laptop from time to time just to be safe.
have fun!
N0J said:
your backup from recovery is on your sdcard, that's where mine are.
I make a backup of that to my laptop from time to time just to be safe.
have fun!
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I know, the file is big (like 288mb), so I just cut it off my sdcard and put it on my desktop. But I'm going to put it back now
cool...
check this link out, I think the see-thru notification bar is something you were looking for, plus there are a couple of extra goodies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5120678&postcount=1
is this updater sort of similar to the android os update? i am on cyanogen 5.0.6. lets say when 6.0 is out, i can simply use this updater on my phone to update or will i need to do the whole process as when i first did when i unlocked my phone?
You can use it or rom manager. Or you can do it via recovery, I think.
All it does is download the zip file and run a script to reboot into recovery and flash the rom.
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All it does is download the zip file and run a script to reboot into recovery and flash the rom.
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Kinda streamlines everything and handles the dirt work eh?
well even if it sets everything to my sd card so its ready to go in recovery, i guess its useful since i dont check for updates daily. only problem is ill still have to go back to see instructions since i have done it once! haha good stuff though.
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Kinda streamlines everything and handles the dirt work eh?
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Yes, useful for some. My philosophy is learn to do it the long way and know what everything does, then use shortcuts to automate it.
This is for those of you who are looking for a quick, easy way to revert to stock, or prefer to update from an older rom without losing your data.
Thanks to Jcase we have a new Rom with some significant fixes for this already awesome phone. I used his RUU to update my phone, did a system dump, deodexed it, and zipped it up for easy install. I take no credit for these files, just the simple task of compiling it in this format.
I have tested this on my phone and it works fine for me, I was able to upgrade from the stock rooted rom straight after following the permaroot instructions, and I didn't lose any data. I make no promises this this will work, or that it won't brick your phone.
First, if you're upgrading from a previous rom, you need to flash the Radio using the RUU from Adrynalyn's post:
http://www.multiupload.com/2VDSQ6SBAZ
Just copy the file to the root of your sdcard, reboot into the bootloader and flash like any other RUU. This will not wipe /data, but may cause you to lose stored text messages.
Next download the Rom from here:
http://www.androiddoes.net/~sonofskywalker3/Thunderbolt/Rom/Stock_Deodexed_4-18_Leak.zip
This is a Clockwork update.zip, so just use Rom Manager or reboot to recovery to flash it. This will not wipe /data, but will remove any /system modifications (removed/frozen bloat, stock apps)
And if you'd prefer a faster download, hop over to Androiddoes.net and use the direct download links.
Please let me know if you have any issues with this.
Thank you so much for this. I was looking for a way to update my rooted-stock without doing my setup all over again.
Really appreciate it...
No problem, just be aware that this will reinstall your /system partition, so if you've removed or frozen any system apps (preinstalled bloat, demos, etc.) they will come back.
I am safe to assume this has root pre installed, correct?
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I am safe to assume this has root pre installed, correct?
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Yes, it is pre rooted, but I forgot to include busybox, so you can download it from the market or wait for v2 to upload...
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No problem, just be aware that this will reinstall your /system partition, so if you've removed or frozen any system apps (preinstalled bloat, demos, etc.) they will come back.
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No problem with that, I will just unistall them. It wont delete anything there already, correct?
And it will leave my root with s-off correct?
Jrocker23 said:
No problem with that, I will just unistall them. It wont delete anything there already, correct?
And it will leave my root with s-off correct?
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Anything you have added to the /system partition will be deleted, but anything on /data (market downloads and most update.zip) will be fine. Any themes will be overwritten. This will leave s-off.
thank you very much for the work and quick responses... Will be updating shortly...
WiFi no longer working after flashing this ROM, any ideas?
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WiFi no longer working after flashing this ROM, any ideas?
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Did you use a custom kernel before? I read someone with the same problem and they reflashed their kernel and it fixed it.
Yeah, some people are reporting wifi issues until reflashing a kernel, there is not one built into this rom so it won't overwrite whatever you already have.
sonofskywalker3
any news on a v2??
this one still says the version is 1.12.605.6... was this built off of one of the earliest RUU releases where the OP had removed the version info?
i believe that is the reason. i hope lol
yes this is the newest update but it will still show the original release version numbers as this was to protect the leakers. Its the newest leak as of 4-18
the links seem to lead to the radio? where can i find the rom .zip? i would love to try this! thank you!
nvrm i was thinking it was radio buts it a rom file just same name*!
***yeah tried it and didnt work..
The Rom link in the thread definitely isn't the Rom. It's only 25mb. If you use the androiddoes site it has the right link.
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Has anyone had any success with these instructions. I wanna take the plunge but there are no checksums and the ROM looks small.
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oneders65 said:
Has anyone had any success with these instructions. I wanna take the plunge but there are no checksums and the ROM looks small.
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The radio checksum is on adrynalyne's site. The link to the rom in this post is not the rom, but if you click on where I think it says high speed download or something like that it takes you to another site. The ROM on that one is right and works fine.
Edit: (And if you'd prefer a faster download, hop over to Androiddoes.net and use the direct download links.) Androiddoes.net has the right file.
sonofskywalker3 said:
This is for those of you who are looking for a quick, easy way to revert to stock, or prefer to update from an older rom without losing your data.
Thanks to Jcase we have a new Rom with some significant fixes for this already awesome phone. I used his RUU to update my phone, did a system dump, deodexed it, and zipped it up for easy install. I take no credit for these files, just the simple task of compiling it in this format.
I have tested this on my phone and it works fine for me, I was able to upgrade from the stock rooted rom straight after following the permaroot instructions, and I didn't lose any data. I make no promises this this will work, or that it won't brick your phone.
First, if you're upgrading from a previous rom, you need to flash the Radio using the RUU from Adrynalyn's post:
http://www.multiupload.com/CAE5282HOM
Just copy the file to the root of your sdcard, reboot into the bootloader and flash like any other RUU. This will not wipe /data, but may cause you to lose stored text messages.
Next download the Rom from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/2VDSQ6SBAZ
This is a Clockwork update.zip, so just use Rom Manager or reboot to recovery to flash it. This will not wipe /data, but will remove any /system modifications (removed/frozen bloat, stock apps)
And if you'd prefer a faster download, hop over to Androiddoes.net and use the direct download links.
Please let me know if you have any issues with this.
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OK I downloaded the first file, and installed though the bootloader. I downloaded the second file, but when I try installing it aborts. Am I the only one that this is happening to?
So, I'm new to the world of tablets - the only interaction with them being some light use on my mom's tablet (including rooting it via Iconia Root and installing Acer Recovery Installer v2.54) I was curious about updating via ARI (since she's rooted and being plagued by OTA popups). Back when she first got the tablet, she tried to update and it would stop mid-download, giving no error, and just sit there until she cancelled it (this was before the root). So, basically, my question is: Is it possible to run a stock update (Ie "Stock 3.1 4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3") without having to wipe during install? I have a backup via ARI and also Titanium backup installed but I'd really like to not have to re-install all the apps/set up the homescreen (she's on stock) and stuff. I know on my OG droid that when I installed CM7 I had to do a wipe for it to even get past the boot screen but I figure with this being a stock update maybe it's different...
If not is there some way that I can install an update while keeping the root/system data?
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So, I'm new to the world of tablets - the only interaction with them being some light use on my mom's tablet (including rooting it via Iconia Root and installing Acer Recovery Installer v2.54) I was curious about updating via ARI (since she's rooted and being plagued by OTA popups). Back when she first got the tablet, she tried to update and it would stop mid-download, giving no error, and just sit there until she cancelled it (this was before the root). So, basically, my question is: Is it possible to run a stock update (Ie "Stock 3.1 4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3") without having to wipe during install? I have a backup via ARI and also Titanium backup installed but I'd really like to not have to re-install all the apps/set up the homescreen (she's on stock) and stuff. I know on my OG droid that when I installed CM7 I had to do a wipe for it to even get past the boot screen but I figure with this being a stock update maybe it's different...
If not is there some way that I can install an update while keeping the root/system data?
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No. If you run the OTA, you WILL lose root. Not to mention I don't have a lot of faith in any device OTA updates. Prior experience, and hanging around various forums, well, you can read the horror stories.
I would advise, if you want to upgrade her OS and get rid of the "pesky" update notifications, is to flash one of the Stock rooted roms available. Or maybe a stripped down version of a Stock rom.
Search the developer section for a rooted version of the stock OTA, there are several in there. Install it via recovery, you only need to wipe dalvik and cache before the install. All of her data and programs will still be there. It will upgrade just fine. Remember wipe Dalvik and cache but do not wipe data and everything will be fine.
get and flash one of the honeylicious rom from the dev area .. good rom very basic apps.. but has a update to get the acer apps back.. and bunch of other cool mods.. the dev is also . kinda trustworthy..
Giggles.. ok he is kewl for a guy yukeeee guys smell..
good luck .. read read read read before you flash anything and of course back up and back up your backups .. then back them up again
cruise350 said:
Search the developer section for a rooted version of the stock OTA, there are several in there. Install it via recovery, you only need to wipe dalvik and cache before the install. All of her data and programs will still be there. It will upgrade just fine. Remember wipe Dalvik and cache but do not wipe data and everything will be fine.
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Well... if the person was going to do an update to the exact same rom (different version) I would say ok.
But... if you are going to go to a totally different Rom, you NEED to wipe User Data.
Or, does anybody want to tell me you never have to?
3 Wipes. Mandatory when switching between roms, unless you are a dev and know exactly what you are doing.
Or.... you can forget about the safe side of things, and just flash away, and hope luck is with you.
The Market, SHOULD, allow you to re-download apps based on the market version you previously used. If not, it's a good time to clean house of the useless apps.
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No. If you run the OTA, you WILL lose root. Not to mention I don't have a lot of faith in any device OTA updates. Prior experience, and hanging around various forums, well, you can read the horror stories.
I would advise, if you want to upgrade her OS and get rid of the "pesky" update notifications, is to flash one of the Stock rooted roms available. Or maybe a stripped down version of a Stock rom.
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I wasn't talking about an OTA, I was talking about the stock 'rom' updates via recovery. I've had experiences with phones that have been rooted and accidentally updated via OTA, it's not fun. My phone was actually put into something I like to refer to as the Root limbo lol, bricked it for a small period of time - that was fun fixing it. I didn't have a nandroid at the time so I had to start from scratch...
cruise350 said:
Search the developer section for a rooted version of the stock OTA, there are several in there. Install it via recovery, you only need to wipe dalvik and cache before the install. All of her data and programs will still be there. It will upgrade just fine. Remember wipe Dalvik and cache but do not wipe data and everything will be fine.
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So if I find a rooted version of stock OTA I can install it and only wipe Dalvik? I won't get stuck in a bootloop if I don't wipe data?
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So if I find a rooted version of stock OTA I can install it and only wipe Dalvik? I won't get stuck in a bootloop if I don't wipe data?
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If you stick with a stock pre-rooted ROM, you won't get stuck in a bootloop like you do some phones. You're just doing an upgrade.
But like doing an upgrade to any other OS without formatting first, you're writing good data over bad, so your mileage may vary.
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erica_renee said:
get and flash one of the honeylicious rom from the dev area .. good rom very basic apps.. but has a update to get the acer apps back.. and bunch of other cool mods.. the dev is also . kinda trustworthy..
Giggles.. ok he is kewl for a guy yukeeee guys smell..
good luck .. read read read read before you flash anything and of course back up and back up your backups .. then back them up again
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Hey I resemble....or is it resent that remark! lol
kjy2010 said:
If you stick with a stock pre-rooted ROM, you won't get stuck in a bootloop like you do some phones. You're just doing an upgrade.
But like doing an upgrade to any other OS without formatting first, you're writing good data over bad, so your mileage may vary.
I can't seem to find any pre-rooted stock Roms on the Developers forum. Links? I know I'm probably being a pain in the ass but I really don't want to get something by mistake and start with scratch on my mom's tablet - if it were mine I wouldn't care. lol
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The link in the post above yours in this thread. Is a link to the rom scroll up one post
Giggles
AliceInUnderland said:
kjy2010 said:
If you stick with a stock pre-rooted ROM, you won't get stuck in a bootloop like you do some phones. You're just doing an upgrade.
But like doing an upgrade to any other OS without formatting first, you're writing good data over bad, so your mileage may vary.
I can't seem to find any pre-rooted stock Roms on the Developers forum. Links? I know I'm probably being a pain in the ass but I really don't want to get something by mistake and start with scratch on my mom's tablet - if it were mine I wouldn't care. lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318
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kjy2010 said:
AliceInUnderland said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318
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Oh my god you rock, thanks so much!
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kjy2010 said:
Oh my god you rock, thanks so much!
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Yw
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kjy2010 said:
AliceInUnderland said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318
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Okay, this sent her into a bootloop so I had to nandroid. I wiped dalvik cache before installing this. Put it in the root of my SD card and installed via CWM in recovery. what am I doing wrong?
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kjy2010 said:
Okay, this sent her into a bootloop so I had to nandroid. I wiped dalvik cache before installing this. Put it in the root of my SD card and installed via CWM in recovery. what am I doing wrong?
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I've never heard of the A500 going into a bootloop simply from flashing one rooted stock ROM to another, but then again most people do all the necessary wipes when they do. Did you wipe dalvik and battery stats? That's about as minimal as you're going to get. If that doesn't work, you'll just have to flash the proper way. Instructions here complete with a video tutorial on how to flash by yours truly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390860
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kjy2010 said:
AliceInUnderland said:
I've never heard of the A500 going into a bootloop simply from flashing one rooted stock ROM to another, but then again most people do all the necessary wipes when they do. Did you wipe dalvik and battery stats? That's about as minimal as you're going to get. If that doesn't work, you'll just have to flash the proper way. Instructions here complete with a video tutorial on how to flash by yours truly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390860
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Nevermind, I fixed it XD I wiped dalvik and battery/partition and it worked fine lol.
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kjy2010 said:
Nevermind, I fixed it XD I wiped dalvik and battery/partition and it worked fine lol.
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Uh huh....you're welcome!
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i have an s7 but the fat one not slim.
i was wondering if there were any stable custom roms i could put on it
if some one could point me to a how to or somethign that would be great thank u
Hi, as far as i know, besides stock, only fusion is stable, cm9 and cm10 are not complete stable, lot of thing dont work.
I have a s7-105 and froyofusion is most stable.
Hope it help.
Hal_2000
hal_2000 said:
Hi, as far as i know, besides stock, only fusion is stable, cm9 and cm10 are not complete stable, lot of thing dont work.
I have a s7-105 and froyofusion is most stable.
Hope it help.
Hal_2000
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could u point me to the tut on how to install the rom?
does it still alow internet access?
are u able to get aps like googlemusic and netflix?
Hi, you must be root, and clockmod recovery must be install, i advice version 6.0.1.
Make a backup of corrent rom, just in case
Copy froyofusion zip file to sdcard, power off, click menu+call(green button)+power on, after reboot in recovery, choose install zip file, again a few minutes and then reboot.
froyo as internet acess, and you can acess the google market, never try to install the programs you said but i have install a lot others with no problem.
Hal_2000
hal_2000 said:
Hi, you must be root, and clockmod recovery must be install, i advice version 6.0.1.
Make a backup of corrent rom, just in case
Copy froyofusion zip file to sdcard, power off, click menu+call(green button)+power on, after reboot in recovery, choose install zip file, again a few minutes and then reboot.
froyo as internet acess, and you can acess the google market, never try to install the programs you said but i have install a lot others with no problem.
Hal_2000
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would this be the right one?
and when u say clockmod u mean rom manager from clockworkmod?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099298
imevilbob said:
would this be the right one?
and when u say clockmod u mean rom manager from clockworkmod?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099298
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Yep that it , you got it.
Hal_2000
hal_2000 said:
Yep that it , you got it.
Hal_2000
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where do i get the rom from that thing is really confusing all or most the links dont go anywhere
I also dont know where to get an old version of rom manager
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