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hey!
Anyone have any good suggestions for a rom for HTC - Mytouch 4g? I am pretty much a n00b even though I manage to pull a complete ultimate true root and s=off lol.
i have the original tmobile stock rom though, is there a just Android 2.2 or Android 2.3 Vanilla rom for HTC mytouch 4g?!
I've seen EvilZ and Ice galicier , but I am not sure which one to go about .
Any (good) suggestions would really help!
thanks a bunch.
LimitsX said:
hey!
Anyone have any good suggestions for a rom for HTC - Mytouch 4g? I am pretty much a n00b even though I manage to pull a complete ultimate true root and s=off lol.
i have the original tmobile stock rom though, is there a just Android 2.2 or Android 2.3 Vanilla rom for HTC mytouch 4g?!
I've seen EvilZ and Ice galicier , but I am not sure which one to go about .
Any (good) suggestions would really help!
thanks a bunch.
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Search the dev section for nightly CM7, Its very vanilla-ish gingerbread and very stable btw, some pros?...improved battery life, open to customization, overall a better looking ui, runs silky smooth, and the kernel supports oc up to 1.5
Sent from my rooted glacier running CM7 and grankin's oc kernel
Thanks man!
but are those CM-7 nightly ones stable though?! I won't likely experience any SD-memory card errors, wifi not working , and etc *the usual problems* lol.
I would like to remain at 1 Ghz for now LOL. Just need a vanilla android version with tons of customizations though!
Also, since my phone is currently "ultimate perm true rooted + s=off " , I installd Rom Manager and did a Flash clockworkMod Recovery, only once though. Should I do it again? (twice)?
So, can you please tell me what is the true purpose of CWM? I know you can use it to recover, but recover what exactly and how is that possible?
Let's say I decide to get the CM-7 nightly version, what do I do need to do? (any specific guide) ive read general guides and I believe I did the right things lol.
Now with regarding flashing, it flashes the NAND chip right? :S So the apps i have installed and other tmobile junk will be lost? like it would be a complete full format process (similar to PC?)?
Thanks again! I appreciate it and I am looking through the thread and googling to learn .
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Thanks man!
but are those CM-7 nightly ones stable though?! I won't likely experience any SD-memory card errors, wifi not working , and etc *the usual problems* lol.
I would like to remain at 1 Ghz for now LOL. Just need a vanilla android version with tons of customizations though!
Also, since my phone is currently "ultimate perm true rooted + s=off " , I installd Rom Manager and did a Flash clockworkMod Recovery, only once though. Should I do it again? (twice)?
So, can you please tell me what is the true purpose of CWM? I know you can use it to recover, but recover what exactly and how is that possible?
Let's say I decide to get the CM-7 nightly version, what do I do need to do? (any specific guide) ive read general guides and I believe I did the right things lol.
Now with regarding flashing, it flashes the NAND chip right? :S So the apps i have installed and other tmobile junk will be lost? like it would be a complete full format process (similar to PC?)?
Thanks again! I appreciate it and I am looking through the thread and googling to learn .
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1. Regarding how stable it is..its super stablr considering its still an alpha and i trust it enough to use it as my daily driver (i need 100% reliability and the phone has never let me down). Only known bugs are qik not working (and its a 2.3 compatibility issue rather than a rom issue) and you can use tango instead, ffc has a reverted x-axis effect xD..., mms might be blurry (which is fixed by changin the ua undr mms settings) and some may have other bugs i have not yet noticed
2. Your current 2.5 cwm will not work with gb, you will need to flash any 3.xxx version to install cm7. Cwm is designed to do backups of ur current working system and can be restored in the events of ur phone acting up (i.e bootloops or major issues...) although its also used to easily install .zip files (cm7 is a rom contained in .zip file and will need to be installes via recovery), its used also to wipe the system cache, dalvik cache and/or full wipes in the events of issues.
3. Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930#
Thats the nightly thread, you will have a "nightly" update you can flash thru recovery
4. If u go to cm7 you will have to (must) do a full wipe. Download titanium backup and back up ur existing apps and data (dont wanna lose ur angry birds progress), once cm7 is up just download tit bcup again and you'll have ur data back.
Hope this helped
Sent from my rooted glacier running CM7 and grankin's oc kernel
LimitsX said:
Thanks man!
but are those CM-7 nightly ones stable though?! I won't likely experience any SD-memory card errors, wifi not working , and etc *the usual problems* lol.
I would like to remain at 1 Ghz for now LOL. Just need a vanilla android version with tons of customizations though!
Also, since my phone is currently "ultimate perm true rooted + s=off " , I installd Rom Manager and did a Flash clockworkMod Recovery, only once though. Should I do it again? (twice)?
So, can you please tell me what is the true purpose of CWM? I know you can use it to recover, but recover what exactly and how is that possible?
Let's say I decide to get the CM-7 nightly version, what do I do need to do? (any specific guide) ive read general guides and I believe I did the right things lol.
Now with regarding flashing, it flashes the NAND chip right? :S So the apps i have installed and other tmobile junk will be lost? like it would be a complete full format process (similar to PC?)?
Thanks again! I appreciate it and I am looking through the thread and googling to learn .
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one question at a time, bro.
1)the CM7 Nightlies are "Fairly" stable, though they do have bugs, as they are not fully complete (then again, no rom really is devoid of bugs and things to improve).
2)as for flashing CWM a second time, sometimes the recovery doesnt stick and when you boot into recovery, you will still go to the stock recovery. The second flash of CWM should fix this, and you should go to the CWM screen.
3) The purpose of CWM is to flash the various ROMs you'll find in the Development Section of this area. It also allows you to create nandroid backups, which will allow you to restore your phone to a specific state in time if something goes wrong or something (also helps to flash back to a rom without having to reinstall everything, which takes forever)
4)to flash a gingerbread (either CM7 or otherwise) you'll need to flash the CWM 3 to your phone manually, using the methods laid out in several threads in the Dev section. then you'll need to flash the rom, plus the Gapps for that rom (google apps like gmail, market, etc)
5)and yes, flashing a new rom will wipe all the data f(apps, accounts, call and text logs, etc) from the previous rom the previous (or youll need to do so before flashing). Now you see why you make nandroid backups also, using a backup application like titanium or MyBackup can make that process much simpler.
Arighty. I've been reading that CM-7 nightly thread for now!
I am excited now to flash it! Plus your suggestion and said it is the most vanillaish rom avaliable .
Okay, so I have Rom Manager Preimum that is 3.0.0.7 and since I flashed it currently, so CWM is 2.5.1.2 .
and I need CWM 3.x?
Regarding CWM 3.x? theres ClockworkMod 3.0.0.5 and clockwork-3-20110116-MT4G.img .
Which one of the above CWM 3.x, is better to use? Also, they are in .img format, so how would I go about flashing it?
this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10670110&postcount=531
its using CWM 3.0.0.5 , is that a good method ?
And what happens to my current CWM 2.5.1.2? I already flashed it with that, do i need to "unflash" it ?
After that CWM, I use Titanium backup (i have pro version) to backup my apps + phone contacts right? I don't want to backup tmobile bloatware . I only the apps i paid for through android market.
And then, I download CM-7 and transfer it to my phone via usb cable to the sd card. Then use ROM Manager to flash it?!
thanks again!
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one question at a time, bro.
1)the CM7 Nightlies are "Fairly" stable, though they do have bugs, as they are not fully complete (then again, no rom really is devoid of bugs and things to improve).
2)as for flashing CWM a second time, sometimes the recovery doesnt stick and when you boot into recovery, you will still go to the stock recovery. The second flash of CWM should fix this, and you should go to the CWM screen.
3) The purpose of CWM is to flash the various ROMs you'll find in the Development Section of this area. It also allows you to create nandroid backups, which will allow you to restore your phone to a specific state in time if something goes wrong or something (also helps to flash back to a rom without having to reinstall everything, which takes forever)
4)to flash a gingerbread (either CM7 or otherwise) you'll need to flash the CWM 3 to your phone manually, using the methods laid out in several threads in the Dev section. then you'll need to flash the rom, plus the Gapps for that rom (google apps like gmail, market, etc)
5)and yes, flashing a new rom will wipe all the data f(apps, accounts, call and text logs, etc) from the previous rom the previous (or youll need to do so before flashing). Now you see why you make nandroid backups also, using a backup application like titanium or MyBackup can make that process much simpler.
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Thank you bro!
I appreciate all that information and effort you put into it.
And yes, you are right. All roms have flaws, they all need to be worked out . But, this tmobile rom is just a bit annoying .
I posted a reply already, so I believe i know how to go about doing this CM-7 stuff...but just need to make sure I go the steps and necessary backup done.
thanks!
p.s. can you transfer phone contacts to simcard in this CM-7 rom? tombile has this option shut off for android 2.2 for G2 and MYT4G~! i know HTC Desire Z Bell's rom has the option to save contacts on the simcard, :S. Unless theres some other issue that i am not aware of it.
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Thank you bro!
I appreciate all that information and effort you put into it.
And yes, you are right. All roms have flaws, they all need to be worked out . But, this tmobile rom is just a bit annoying .
I posted a reply already, so I believe i know how to go about doing this CM-7 stuff...but just need to make sure I go the steps and necessary backup done.
thanks!
p.s. can you transfer phone contacts to simcard in this CM-7 rom? tombile has this option shut off for android 2.2 for G2 and MYT4G~! i know HTC Desire Z Bell's rom has the option to save contacts on the simcard, :S. Unless theres some other issue that i am not aware of it.
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well, Im running a Desire HD port (gorillaSense), so my rom has that feature, but I havent used CM7 in a little while. However, if you sync your contacts to google instead of t-mobile, youll have all of them no matter what rom you use, no matter if it has t-mobile contacts or sim card contacts or anything.
and yeah, the t-mobile rom is annoying, thats why I got off it as soon as I could and never looked back. Personally I prefer the Sense ROMs, but I can see the merits of the CM and AOSP ROMs too, its personal preference.
LimitsX said:
Thank you bro!
I appreciate all that information and effort you put into it.
And yes, you are right. All roms have flaws, they all need to be worked out . But, this tmobile rom is just a bit annoying .
I posted a reply already, so I believe i know how to go about doing this CM-7 stuff...but just need to make sure I go the steps and necessary backup done.
thanks!
p.s. can you transfer phone contacts to simcard in this CM-7 rom? tombile has this option shut off for android 2.2 for G2 and MYT4G~! i know HTC Desire Z Bell's rom has the option to save contacts on the simcard, :S. Unless theres some other issue that i am not aware of it.
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K, so i checked the settings on the contact application and you can only export your stored contacts to the SD card, you are able to import from SIM but not to export to SIM. Like the post above stated though, as long as you are on an android phone you will have your contacts synced
When the Team Win Recovery Project (twrp) was first working for the Thunderbolt, it didn't fully support the ext3 filesystem, which is what most ROMs used. I initially added that, and over time added extra features. With the 1.1.0 release of TWRP, there is an official build from Team Win that supports both the ext3 and ext4 filesystem. There are some features in my builds that people like that aren't in the official build, so for now I will continue to release my version. As usual, this should work, but I make no guarantees. And of course the source is on github: https://github.com/androidrbox/Team-Win-Recovery-Project
Version 1.1.1-rbox.1: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ye85b3n1f72nen3/twrp111rbox1_PG05IMG.zip (MD5SUM: 31ae566360d4729ff1be2a5a67952777)
The same warning from the TWRP website applies here. Backups from 1.0.3 and below are not compatible with 1.1.1.
Flash this like any other PG05 image in the bootloader.
If you like what I'm doing, feel free to donate. Thanks!
Known Problems:
Under certain circumstances, recovery may fail to start. Running 'recovery' from within adb shell, running adb reboot recovery, or pulling the battery should fix it. This is still being investigated.
10/9: Updated to version 1.1.1-rbox.1
Sync'd to the official TWRP 1.1.1.
The follow is the list of features ontop of the base 1.1.1 that are from all my previous builds.
Added a ClockworkMod Theme
Added a haptic feedback toggle
Show the charging status in the header
Added a capacitive button backlight toggle
Show minutes and seconds during backup/restore
Allow continuous scrolling
Fixed a bug where the capacitive buttons stopped working
Added touchscreen support
Great recovery. SO much faster! I love it
Thanks for posting, will update sticky tonight to include link and info.
Been using this recovery for about a week now and I am loving it!! Great support from the OP as well!! Keep it up!
Whats the advantage of this over the other recovery
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Whats the advantage of this over the other recovery
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For one it's faster IMO, you can charge while in recovery, search key selects items (instead of abusing you poor power button lol), you can change the color of the text, etc, etc, etc
I've been real pleased with it, and the support thus far has been outstanding!! Not only acknowledging request, but actually implementing them
qubanaso said:
Whats the advantage of this over the other recovery
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I, too have been using this since it was posted on umm...another site. The changes to requests have been swift and accurate.
I think the menus are more intuitive. You have the option to backup/restore: system/data/recovery/boot. It charges while in recovery and shows you the percent. No issues with md5 as each partition has it's own. You can simply rename the folder that they all reside in.
Gonna give this a try.... Sounds promising
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YankInDaSouth said:
For one it's faster IMO, you can charge while in recovery, search key selects items (instead of abusing you poor power button lol), you can change the color of the text, etc, etc, etc
I've been real pleased with it, and the support thus far has been outstanding!! Not only acknowledging request, but actually implementing them
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I probably try a different rom every week our so. The current clockwork does charge your phone while wiping and installing. faster is better but from what I see its just uI differences
The light does not display while charging in clockwork but you will notice the phone power dos not go down much if at all on clockwork.
I decided to upload a sort of preview of something I've been working on for a few weeks. It allows you to use the touchscreen to scroll. It's not perfect but it works. There's also no checkbox to enable/disable it, so I have decided to leave the previous versions link up as well. But as long as you don't touch the screen, using this version is not different than the previous. Using the volume keys for scrolling is unaffected.
I'm liking the touch screen support.
I'm trying to flash Shift 1.4 onto my Phone and it says E: Can't Open /tmp/sideload/package.zip (bad)
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I'm trying to flash Shift 1.4 onto my Phone and it says E: Can't Open /tmp/sideload/package.zip (bad)
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Sounds like a bad download....redownload and check md5 make sure in matches
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What is the proper way to wipe clean and install a rom using this recovery?
Also what is the proper way to backup the current rom before wiping clean and installing a new rom using this recovery?
Thanks in advance!!
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Wow. See you have touchscreen enabled in recovery. Thats something I've been wanting for a long time. Have you pushed the commits for it to github? I didn't see it on there nor a tag for '1.0.3-rbox.3
drellisdee said:
Wow. See you have touchscreen enabled in recovery. Thats something I've been wanting for a long time. Have you pushed the commits for it to github? I didn't see it on there nor a tag for '1.0.3-rbox.3
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I haven't pushed it yet. I'll see if I can get that done this weekend.
If i'm having problems can i return to clockwork recovery by just flashing Clockwork in Rom Manager ?. Does BootManager work with this recovery ?. Thanks .
jawonder said:
If i'm having problems can i return to clockwork recovery by just flashing Clockwork in Rom Manager ?. Does BootManager work with this recovery ?. Thanks .
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What is not working?
There is always the PG 05 clockwork recovery that can be flashed in bootloader, if you using rom manager doesn't work. I don't know about Bootmanager never used that app
jerrycycle said:
What is not working?
There is always the PG 05 clockwork recovery that can be flashed in bootloader, if you using rom manager doesn't work. I don't know about Bootmanager never used that app
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I'm not having any problems now just asking ahead of time. I figure it out that i can flash the clockwork recovery zip like a radio in hboot. One other thing i did a backup and rename it "BamfForeverDH" without the Quotes, when i boot into recovery and try to do a backup the backup is not there. Do i have to name the it a special name or i just have to leave it with the name it was backed up with . I love this recovery it's fast, looks great and is very user friendly and BootManager works fine with it.
Ok got it, flash rom, backup restore, everything's working fine.
First things first, this is a beta people. I know it has issues, and I'm hard at work trying to fix them
FEATURES/SPECS
9-Lockscreens
*Almost* No Bloatware
Crysis Battery
Overscroll Glow
AOSP Launcher
Touchwiz 3 Launcher
Theming
No Ascending Ringtone!
Perfect Keyboard
Home Haptic Feedback Fix
Extended Power Menu
JV5 Modem (feel free to change)
[*]CWM 3.whatever
Swype
Ad-Blocking Stuff
[*]Talon Kernel v. 0.4.1
[*]Voodoo Sound v10
[*]Voodoo Color v10
[*]Voodoo Lagfix
[*]Overclocked to 1.2ghz
[*]340MB RAM
Some build.prop tweaks
Rooted, Zipalign, Deodoxed
BLN
2.3.4 (JVQ) Gingerbread
Anything in blue is the result of Talon's hard work on his kernel. Check it out here. I would also recommend flashing his latest kernel version.
Added Apps
MIUI Music
Titanium Backup
Quickoffice
Voodoo Control
BLN Control
EDT Tweaks (recommended for lockscreen use only)
Kies Air
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you don't know how to install a gingerbread rom on the cappy, then definitely read these instructions at least TWICE before flashing.
However, there are some specific things you want to do when flashing Buoyancy Beta.
1. The instructions say to use I-9000 bootloaders, but you can also use the Cappy Gingerbread Bootloaders if you so please. I personally see no difference.
2. When flashing this beta, I would definitely flash it over either stock 2.3.4, or another 2.3.4 Rom, such as Continuum.
3. Make sure that you wipe your data and cache at least THREE times before flashing, just to be sure.
Known Issues (It's a Beta)
I'll rate these issues on a scale of 1-10 (one being: I can fix this quickly, 10 being: This could take awhile)
[*]There is no charging animation. (2)
[*]Sometimes, on rare occasions, the ROM will randomly reboot if you mess around with a lot of apps, the power button, and sometimes during media scanner on first boot. (8)
[*]The browser app is laggy. It's a problem with JVQ in general, but I think I can fix it. Until then I'll probably include a browser in the next build. (8)
[*]There's still some bloatware I forgot to remove. (1)
[*]The loading bar when you're downloading an app flashes before the download begins. (This is a tricky one, it's definitely a framework issue, but I'm not sure exactly where it is.) (5)
[*]Rare Bootloops... Ugh. (10)
[*]And many, many others.
Things To Be Added
Hacked Camera
New Market (No, it's not there, I'll link the apk)
New Talon Kernel
Landscape Dialer
More Theming
New Modem
JVR
Custom Boot Animation
Sounds from t3hcakeman
And again, many, many more.
Spelling Fix for updater script
Screenshots Coming Soon, I Promise.
Remember, It's not my fault if you brick your phone, flashing this ROM is your own choice, not mine. Make sure you follow the instructions. THIS IS A BETA. BE CAREFUL.
Download Here!
First!!!
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If u have used latest smali/baksmali browser shouldnt be a problem, else there is an easy fix in fw.jar for it
Sent you a PM I'd love to help out if you need it
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Follow Steps at own Risk
MIUI or CM7 Installation:
1.) Depending on what you want to install, download either the I9000 Miui 1.11.11 Rom or the CM 7.1 Stable Rom.
2.) Download the Glitch-V13-DEV-TelusFascinate+ kernel. I chose the Medium Leakage Kernel.
3.) Move both ZIP (ROM and Kernel) files over to the Root of your Internal SD Card (USB, Bluetooth, etc)
4.) Make sure you DISABLE all Lagfixs if you have it enabled.
IMPORTANT:
Froyo 2.2.x (Not Tested):
We need to be able to boot into CWM. Easiest way to do this if you are on Froyo is to Flash the SpeedMod kernel or the Voodoo Kernel. I suggest following all steps which includes installing Darky 9.2 just to be sure. I haven't tried flashing Miui or CM7 from right from the SpeedMod CWM.
Gingerbread 2.3.x (Tested):
If you running a custom ROM that is based off Gingerbread you will be required to flash the Darky Resurrection Edition 9.2 (Froyo) via Odin. This is to insure that the proper boot loaders updated before installing MIUI or CM7. Download the Darky 9.2 package from the above URL, the ONLY files that we need from here are: Odin3 v1.3.exe, darky_odin.tar.md5 & s1_odin_20100512.pit
Follow Ficeto's Instructions below to flash Darky 9.2 and remember to backup all your stuff before starting.
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5.) Next step is to get your phone into Download Mode. If you are unsure please search the forums here.
6.) Now, open ODIN and connect the phone to the computer. ODIN will say 'Added'.
7.) Tick the 'Repartition' option, and then select the following files in ODIN (from the folder you extracted the base package in):
[*]PDA: darky_odin.tar.md5
[*]PIT: s1_odin_20100512.pit
8.) Press the Start button and wait for it to finish. Once it finishes, disconnect the phone from the computer after the phone reboots.
9.) After ODIN completes procedure and the phone reboots, a screen will come on the phone with 'Android system recovery <2e>' written at the top, and the following text will be written at the bottom:
"E:Invalid command argument
--Install from package--
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
#MANUAL MODE#
-- Appling Muti CSC...
Installing Muti CSC"
Don't worry about this.
10.) From here the next step is to reboot your phone, your POWER / SELECT button will not work so you will have to pull the battery out. Once you put the battery back in and start up the phone, it should automatically boot into CWM Recovery.
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11.) Next we want to do a COMPLETE WIPE (Factory), also deleting Partition Cache and the Delvik Cache.
12.) Once the phone has been cleansed, you want to make your way to the option "Select ZIP from SD Card" and select the ROM zip file located on the SD Card. Start the Installation.
NOTE: Once you start the installation, your phone will reboot part way through, then will continue the rest of the installation. The total time for this installation could take up to 10 minutes, so please be patient and do not touch the phone!
13.) DONE!! You have now successfully Flashed either Miui or CM7 on your Fascinate!.
14.) Actually, one more Step which I have ONLY tested with Miui 1.11.11:
Once you have checked a few things out, we are going to want to Flash the Glitch-V13-DEV-TelusFascinate+ kernel. So boot back into CWM Recovery and Flash it the same way you flashed the ROM.
Optional:
BASEBAND UPDATE:
I would also suggest Flashing the I9000UGJK3 Baseband or another of your liking because I had crappy cell signal with the Stock Miui Baseband. Just download it as you normally would, move the ZIP to the internal SD Card, boot into CMW recovery and flash it. Click on the Link Here and find the modem that you would like to flash.
4WAYREBOOT MOD:
I think this Mod is a MUST for anyone running Miui, it completes it!! It basically adds the additional reboot options like Recovery, Hotboot, etc. to the 'reboot' list when going to reboot the phone. Install the ZIP the same way as usual, through CWM recovery. Download the 4-Way Reboot Mod Here.
ENJOY!!!!
I will add to this post with some additional and helpful information.
Other helpful information:
- With Miui or CM7, you will want to install the ROM Manager Application. It contains a bunch of additional downloads and is a must when using Miui or CM7.
- Please do NOT USE 'ROM manager' Backup option to create a nandroid. To create a backup, boot into CWM recovery normally via ROM manager or if you have the 4-Way Reboot mod installed. Just don't use the 'Backup option' in ROM Manager
- I haven't tried Launcher Pro yet, I've actually stuck with the Stock Launcher that Miui comes with, Launcher2.apk
thanks so much! save me tinkering time
Thanks! On my to do!
EDIT - thinking about this on the way into work. Should we include a step (if the complete wipe doesn't do it) to wipe the battery stats? Could be done in CWM after flashing the ROM, or through an app like battery calibration on boot up. Also, we should note on the coming from froyo that you only need speed kernel if you do not have an option to get CWM. When I ran froyo I had a voodoo kernel so could get to CWM that way.
Also, is miui EXT4 out of the box (no need for a lagfix)? Given its next to latest GB I'm assuming it is
Just some thoughts - hoping to do this tonight, but one quick question for the group - flashing - so do you all make sure you have a full battery before you flash? I've not always done that in the past, but believe its a best practice.
NEW EDIT - almost forgot, great work as always Adam!
jpmccarthy said:
Thanks! On my to do!
EDIT - thinking about this on the way into work. Should we include a step (if the complete wipe doesn't do it) to wipe the battery stats? Could be done in CWM after flashing the ROM, or through an app like battery calibration on boot up. Also, we should note on the coming from froyo that you only need speed kernel if you do not have an option to get CWM. When I ran froyo I had a voodoo kernel so could get to CWM that way.
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Thanks Jeff, the Voodoo kernel should also work as well. In regards to wiping the battery, I never did but it might be a good idea just in case. I haven't run into any issues as of yet. (knock on wood)
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Also, is miui EXT4 out of the box (no need for a lagfix)? Given its next to latest GB I'm assuming it is
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Not 100% sure on this at the moment, but I do know that there is no need for Lagfix with Miui or CM7.
jpmccarthy said:
Just some thoughts - hoping to do this tonight, but one quick question for the group - flashing - so do you all make sure you have a full battery before you flash? I've not always done that in the past, but believe its a best practice.
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It definitely is good practice to Flash a new ROM when the battery is almost 100% full. Now saying that, I have flashed ROMS when my battery has been as low as 40% - 45% and never had any issues.
I think that's the best comment Adam - why apply a lagfix if one is not needed!
Cannot wait to give this a run - hoping tonight assuming my little ones all go to bed, and my wife does not get too annoyed with me
[MIUI Themes and Lock Screens]
The Miui Rom is very customizable when it comes to themes and lock screens.
The Miui 'Themes' application allows you to download, install, customize and apply all different types of themes. Which I would have to say that there are at least a good 100 + or more themes out there at the moment.
I think the best feature that the 'Themes' app has to offer is that you have the option to apply different theme components to the current base theme that you have it set to!
As an example, I currently have one of the 'Honeycomb' themes applied as my base theme, my Lockscreen is based off the 'Slide Slip' theme, my Icon Set is based off the 'Seemless Dark Blue' theme and my Dialer is also based off the 'Seemless Dark Blue' theme. It feels like the possibilities are endless now when it comes to customization.
To see the different components the way the themes are broken down, choose 'Edit Theme' from within the 'Themes' app. Within here you can then assign other theme components as long as you with have the full theme installed or just that one component.
Installation of .mtz files, (Full Themes / Theme components)
Once you have downloaded a compatible Miui theme (.mtz format), copy that file to the following directory on your phone:
/sdcard/MIUI/theme
(You can also import themes from the themes application itself, all that does it move it to that directory for you)
Then open up the 'Themes' app and your new theme will be in the list.
NOTE:
If its a theme component only (Still .mtz format) , eg. Lock Screen component, it WILL NOT show up in your main Theme list. Just click on 'Edit Theme' and it should show up under the drop down for 'Lockscreen Style'. Get what i mean?
For Miui Lockscreens, check out the link below!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288096
For full Miui themes, check out the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249352
Also, the Theme app has an Online library that you can search through as well
Cheers!
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EDIT flashing in process - factory reset at the moment
Awesome! Thanks for creating this. Just gotta wait until the weekend to take the plunge. It's not the flashing taking too long that I worry about, but the time I spend restoring apps and settings and just playing around in general. Not to mention having time to start over if I feel something went wrong. Two more days to go!
guessing it shouldn't boot loop - I'm stuck in a boot loop
looks like it cannot find the SD card - so keep restarting looking for the miui zip - the CWM error is quick before it restarts (can't see it)
EDIT : re-downloaded the zip but same effect. Anyone hit this before with cm7 or miui? trying a few things before I attempt a restore.
I get to 'checking bml' before it reboots, and then it boot loops continuously - I tried flashing and not flashing the glitch kernel first, but nothing sticks.
EDIT : giving up, attempting a restore of my nandroid I made before I started. Any tips let me know - disappointed.
EDIT : still up, backup didn't go so well - likely cause I have odd kernels - one last ditch - went right back to froyo stock, tried speedmod (bootloop), now put on 9.2, rebooting - may give it one more shot before giving up for the night.
EDIT - SON OF A ***** - that did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have to provide some troubleshooting tips on that one!!!!!!!!
EDIT AGAIN - knock on wood here - I'm farther than the bootloop and I'm at a MIUI splash screen - that might be as far as I go tonight ... LOL
FINAL EDIT - so not much playing tonight. Ate into that with all this trouble shooting.
SO IF YOU ARE COMING FROM A GB ROM AND GET STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP - I would go to STOCK FROYO and then flash 9.2 and then follow the instructions. Bang on job Adam! I think I just had something odd on my phone.
I'm now up - gltich on + miui.
Wow, sorry you had such a hard time man. Only time I hit a hard bootloop was when trying to install CM7 using gingerbread bootloaders. Did you eventually get it going??
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Wow, sorry you had such a hard time man. Only time I hit a hard bootloop was when trying to install CM7 using gingerbread bootloaders. Did you eventually get it going??
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yeah, see my last edits - putting on 9.2 I'm guessing didn't completely adjust the bootloaders - when I put on stock telus 2.1, THEN 9.2 - I was golden.
Didn't play much (that was after 12) but restored a few apps - but man, it is really fast. Will report some thoughts over the weekend likely.
Questions on MIUI
OK a few questions.
- downloaded google maps (navigation, etc). Start it up, but it fails miserably - bombs out and goes into a constant vibration. ANyone having similar issues with that? Suggestions?
- There's a 6 digit number in the left corner of my screen - no meaning to me - anyone know what that is or seeing something similar?
- also, pinch and zoom with the camera. Those don't seem to work - any issues you folks having with that?
- Adam you suggest a different base band - where are you getting zip - I'm only finding large tars on that link (but I"m over tired)
- The OTA updater looks great BUT is in chinese - any one have a work around for that?
Again, sorry about all the issues you had with installing and such. My very first time
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OK a few questions.
- downloaded google maps (navigation, etc). Start it up, but it fails miserably - bombs out and goes into a constant vibration. ANyone having similar issues with that? Suggestions?
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Weird man, I actually installed google maps a few days ago. First time I used it (Navigation) was yesterday to test out the GPS. Had no problems at all with the apps yet.
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- There's a 6 digit number in the left corner of my screen - no meaning to me - anyone know what that is or seeing something similar?
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That is your Service Provider. With CM7 and Miui, I noticed it doesn't resolve the provider. Its no harm unless you don't like looking at numbers there. I did find a work around though, just install the Miui Extended Menu Mod and you can change it to what ever you want:
http://forums.miuiandroid.com/showthread.php?7738-MOD-Extended-Settings-Menu-Options
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- also, pinch and zoom with the camera. Those don't seem to work - any issues you folks having with that?
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Pinch and Zoom? Unsure what you mean, is that just the touch-point focus? If not I haven't tested that yet.
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- Adam you suggest a different base band - where are you getting zip - I'm only finding large tars on that link (but I"m over tired)
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Guess I better check my links more better. Stupid site.
For now use this one. I know your in the same geo area as me, I haven't had any issues with this one, use the one attached.
Oh, don't use the OTA updater, just use ROM Manager. Or download the Miui updater app from the market.
I'm guessing MIUI originally was developed in China, lol
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Oh, don't use the OTA updater, just use ROM Manager. Or download the Miui updater app from the market.
I'm guessing MIUI originally was developed in China, lol
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OK - maybe I should reflash. I actually have ROM Mgr premium - but its telling me I need CWM installed to work (which I obviously have).
And no apologies needed - we're all guinea pigs here
EDIT - Also, on the camera - used to be able to pinch like a website on Darky's to zoom in and out. Maybe that was a custom camera but I think it was generally samsung stock.
EDIT - Reflashed (1.11.18 actually - am I the first ) and GPS issue solved - might have been tied to the modem as I flashed yours Adam (THANK YOU!!!!!!) Keeping moving forward
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OK - maybe I should reflash. I actually have ROM Mgr premium - but its telling me I need CWM installed to work (which I obviously have).
And no apologies needed - we're all guinea pigs here
EDIT - Also, on the camera - used to be able to pinch like a website on Darky's to zoom in and out. Maybe that was a custom camera but I think it was generally samsung stock.
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Might be the best thing to do. I've read that some people prefer to >> Flash the ROM first >> Flash Kernel >> Boot into Kernel CWM >> Re-Flash ROM again.
Yeah, if you do there is no need for the Darky steps anymore.
Just boot into CWM, do factory wipe, partition and dalvik cache, fix permissions, then flash miui again.
Oh, in regards to ROM Manager and CWM, just select 'Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery' >> Select I9000 (MTA) and choose version 3.
Then reboot into recovery to test.
It actually still uses the Glitch CWM from the Kernel. This is just so that ROM Manager will recognize that you have a selected CWM
Looks like Miui 1.11.18 is now out. I'm going to Flash and test it out shortly.
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Looks like Miui 1.11.18 is now out. I'm going to Flash and test it out shortly.
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Already on it - best you for the FIRST time!
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Already on it - best you for the FIRST time!
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I'm loving Miui and the glitch kernel man. There are a few other Kernels out there that we can try as well. I maybe testing the platypus kernel out soon, it is also built for our phone too
From what I've read so far though, Glitch is one of the best so far.
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I'm loving Miui and the glitch kernel man. There are a few other Kernels out there that we can try as well. I maybe testing the platypus kernel out soon, it is also built for our phone too
From what I've read so far though, Glitch is one of the best so far.
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when you get 1.11.18, go to ROM manager and select update ROM - does nothing happen? I have it registered now with a CWM which is fine, it shows my current version (which is latest) so when I click check for udpates nothing happens (no - 'no update available' or anything like that). Just wanted to see if it was working correctly.
hi frns...
kindly guide me...
can i mod my green light defy [SOC device] ??
if so...which is the best rom available....
plz help anyone....
how to root green lens,which is the best stable rom
i wana overclock to 1.2ghz
plz help anyone....
how to root green lens,which is the best stable rom
i wana overclock to 1.2ghz
There are many stable ROMs for green lense Defy, but which ROM is the "best" depends on your personal preferences. If you back up your system using 2ndInit Recovery, it's easy to try out new ROMs and revert back to your old configuration whenever you want. (You can also use 2ndInit to overclock, but I wouldn't recommend messing with those settings until you're sure you know what you're doing. If you're not careful, you could fry your CPU.)
Before doing anything to your phone, I'd recommend reading the "All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide" by Zephyrot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
That explains how to root your phone, and also provides some important information that you should know before you begin messing with custom ROMs. After you've rooted your phone, I'd recommend that you backup all your apps and settings with Titanium Backup (available on the Android Market) before you do anything else.
Next, install the “2ndInit Recovery Installer” app, available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
Run the app and install the custom recovery, then reboot the phone. The first time you reboot, the custom BootMenu will display. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and the power button to select an option. Select Boot > Set Default > Normal > Go Back > Reboot System. After the phone has fully booted up, power it off and reboot again. If the custom recovery installed properly, a blue LED on the phone should briefly light up each time the phone reboots (while the Motorola logo is being displayed).
After you've installed the custom recovery, I'd strongly recommend backing up your entire system before installing any custom ROMs, so you can easily revert back to your stock configuration if needed. To do that, follow these steps: Turn off USB debugging on the phone (Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging), then power off the phone. Press the power button to turn the phone on again, and as soon as the blue LED lights up, press the volume down button. The custom BootMenu will display. Select Recovery > Custom Recovery > Backup and restore > Backup (all), and wait for the backup process to complete.
This will create a backup image of your entire system on the SD card. (It’s a lot like creating a “restore point” in a Windows computer.) If you ever want to return the phone to its present state, just go into custom recovery again and select Recovery > Custom Recovery > Backup and restore > Restore (system & data), then select the system image that you’ve created. It’s a good idea to back up your entire system like this from time to time.
Now you can start trying out custom ROMs. I really like CyanogenMod 7, but MIUI and GreenBreadMod are also very popular. Try them out and see which you like best.
If you want to try out CM7, see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
For GreenBreadMod, see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130656
There are also numerous versions of MIUI and many other ROMs that you might want to try. Search the forums.
Good luck!
Thnx buddy...one more quesn..will cm9 run stable on defy green lens?
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cm9 is not ready for use day by day.
it have many bugs not solved!
you can try cm7, ms2gynger, etc.
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Yeah, I'd guess CM9 won't be really functional and stable for a few more months. (The devs are working hard on it, though, and have made a lot of great progress.) The latest nightly builds of CM7 are very stable, and have a lot of cool features that aren't in the 7.1.0-11 build. At present there are (at least) three different nightly versions, with slightly different features:
Epsylon3's builds: http://defy.wdscript.fr/jordan-nightly/
Quarx's builds: http://ge.tt/#!/8rDd1nC
Maniac103's builds: https://github.com/maniac103/android_device_motorola_jordan/downloads#download_168103
Note: Many of the nightly builds do not include the kernel, so you have to flash the stable version first, before installing the nightly.
Thnx buddy...so i guess cm7 or cm7.1 will b best for me..as m into cool features.3d and speed...
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I am on MS2Ginger 3.0 (green lens).I do not a single problem with it.
Ms2ginger....is it betr dan cm7??
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WIUI 2.2.3 Stable (Gingerbread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161110
It really depends on your needs, but I've tried MS2ginger and multiple cm7 versions, but WIUI Gingerbread is the most polished of them all. I have the green lens and it works great.
All Ice Cream Sandwich roms are a little buggy right now, though CM9 and the WIUI ICS are progressing nicely.
Thnx dude...can u tell me wat is the camera clearity in ur current rom.stock sucks..my camera takes pics from 400 kb to 800 kb in size..
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Very poor pictures.. its very dark and sometimes your may get FC too......