I have been looking at the cdma hero like the fresh face rom. i like their nexus one laucher as the dot near the box can e used to toggle and choose which screen to go to...
However, from what i have seen, most eclair 2.1 hero rom does not have full nexus launcher theme. hence it really leave me with a few questions unawnsered.
You can port it over.....
yes it is true but why there are no develepor are doing it ?
There are dev's using the nexus launcher otherwise called "launcher 2".
But most of the work here is done in Sense based roms.
Launcher 2 is rather buggy on the hero which is why only a few dev's use it.
Isee. this is weird because the htc sprint and gsm hero is the same right ? Correct me if i am wrong.
however, the sprint version of it seems to be working fine ??
on the sprint version it works exactly the same as the gsm, its a bit buggy, some good dev's have got it working almost perfect though but not many.
i think androbin is one of it right ? Can you give me some examples please? I much more desperate for eclair with nexus launcher then senseUi lol
i always pray that the gsm hero will get rom lik: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665789
overclocked 2.1 rom
You won't get an overclocked 2.1 rom on the hero at the moment as the Kernal will not allow it.
Check out Vanillain I don't use it but its a very good Vanilla Rom if your looking for something without sense
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The one thing I'm waiting for is a stable froyo sense rom with working camera etc. I was verry happy to see "UPDATED 2/1/2011 [ROM] [Sense 2.2.1 Froyo] ChocolateFroyo v1.0-rel2 - Go Sense" but it seems to be on a hold for now...
So I looked at some other development forums and found this thread for the wildfire "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878115" is it possible to flash this on my hero (since hero and wildfire aren't that far apart afterall) or maybe this could speed up the froyo sense development for the hero.
They are apart
different screen size is a pain...
Also different kernel, not to mention other hardware stuff.
I believe that devs looked into it after wildfire got oficial 2.2 sense froyo, and came up with nothing.
It's sad, but true.
I wished I could help more
brat.haneq
It would seem that everyone is favouring 2.3 as opposed to 2.2, i'd like to see a 2.2 w/sense rom fully working but i am no dev :'( there was talk a while ago from villainROM that they were workign on a build but i reckon they'll skip to 2.3 as everything is allready working....Camera is the hard part of 2.2 :'(
I think camera is hard on sense, not 2.2
Hey,
sorry for the question, many people may hate me now, but reading about roms confuses me much more than it clears up my problems.
I'm using my Hero with Stock 2.1. Now I want to Upgrade to 2.2 or 2.3. Can you please recommend me a ROM which is stable like my stock 2.1 and has FULL functionallity (with Market, Cam and GPS) and Sense.
PS: Should I use 2.2 instead of 2.3, because it's more settled?
Thanks a lot!
There is no rom with 2.2 or 2.3 that has the things you want.
What is the problem stability or functionality?
2 years ago I tried Windows Mobile 6.5 custom and Android 1.5 on my HTC Tytn II - both are stupid. Android was slow as hell and Win Mobile 6.5 crashed once a day. I don't want that back!
Both. No 2.2 or 2.3 Rom with Sense is stable (or at least what I would call stable), and the Camera never works.
My experience is that only Roms based on actual stock HTC Hero Roms are stable, and that will never come for 2.2 or 2.3. They are based on Rom's for similar phones, and they always have something that is unstable or quirky.
I may be surprised, VillainRom is working on something. But I doubt it will be of the same quality as VR12 or VR13.
Pulser is working on a revamp of FroydVillain, with some new features not seen in froyo yet, although it will be a few weeks before it is released as he is busy with exams.
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You can try 2.2 without sense. This roms are working very well and everything is working.
Why are 2.2 non-'Sense' Roms more stable and have full functionallity?
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Why are 2.2 non-'Sense' Roms more stable and have full functionallity?
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HTC does not release any further updates for the Hero or any device with similar hardware (last one officially supported is 2.1). Therefore, its quite tough, possibly impossible, to get all the hardware working when porting from devices with newer hardware.
CM-based ROMs (non-sense) are fully open source, so it is possible to get them fully functional even though HTC does not support the hero any more. Note, that I am not sure if the GB CM7 has reached 100% stability yet for the hero. I know that elelinux has done tremendous work in this area and I am sure that we are pretty close now.
I am sure that you'll succeed where all others have failed, and am eagerly waiting to try your Sense 2.2+ ROM with all the hardware working.
Until then, please post under Q&A or under the thread relevant for the ROM you are using/interested in....
Mods, please move this to Q&A.
Okay, thank you for your Info. So other way around. Which is the best, most stable full working non-'Sense' Rom for my Hero?
Should I concentrate my searching on 2.2, or are 2.3 Roms settled enough?
If you really want everything working and you don't want to flash a new rom every few days you should try some 2.2 roms. You'll find all roms on my homepage. Read through the description and decide what is the best for you
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Okay, thank you for your Info. So other way around. Which is the best, most stable full working non-'Sense' Rom for my Hero?
Should I concentrate my searching on 2.2, or are 2.3 Roms settled enough?
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I've been very happy with Froyd 1.7.2, until I switched back to Sense again. Very fast, very stable.
As far as I know the 2.3 Roms still need some work.
Looks like that last update of [ROM]Elelinux-7.1.0-Hero-v2.3 Android 2.3.4 (2011-05-11) is now offering full (non-sense) functionality, speed and stability.
Ok, here is the deal.
Currently in limbo between carriers and phones....
In the past week, I have used/own a TMobile HTC Glacier (myTouch 4G), an HTC Shooter (EvO 3D), and now a Thunderbolt (wtf is the real name of this?).
On my Glacier, I used evil D's Desire HD port (0.33). Was pure Sense (1.84 I think) and I loved it. No real bloat, no real customizations that wasn't done by me, nothing to irk me. Worked well and didn't break anything.
On my EvO (OG) I used a stock rooted ROM. Once again, worked well and I just uninstalled bloat I didn't want.
On my Shooter I used stock... (cries)
Anyways, I am looking for a pure sense (i liked 1.84 - I dislike 3.0) ROM that has everything working for my nice shiny Thunderbolt. I did read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081930 and I still don't know which one to go with... I also do not want to flash ROMs left right and center.
P.S. - I don't mind Froyo or GB... but I do want working netflix and skype.
So, does anyone have any ideas for me?
I would try one of the Bamf 2.1 ROMs, there are three different kinds. There's a customizeable one (remix I believe), a non-themed sense one (NTE), and a stripped one which is senseless. The Bamf 2.1 ROMS run on sense 2.1, although a Sense 3.0 ROM is available. They are gingerbread, which is the only way to get netflix working on Thunderbolt, you'd have to flash one of the GB Radios if you wanted service though.
I would suggest one of the theory roms. He offers a suger free version which has much of the sense elements removed. If that's not to your liking there is always cm 7.
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I would try one of the Bamf 2.1 ROMs, there are three different kinds. There's a customizeable one (remix I believe), a non-themed sense one (NTE), and a stripped one which is senseless. The Bamf 2.1 ROMS run on sense 2.1, although a Sense 3.0 ROM is available. They are gingerbread, which is the only way to get netflix working on Thunderbolt, you'd have to flash one of the GB Radios if you wanted service though.
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So I guess GB is it then, since that is needed for netflix to work. Oh well... Weird it worked on the OG EvO with Froyo...
On to check out the Bamf series...
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I would suggest one of the theory roms. He offers a suger free version which has much of the sense elements removed. If that's not to your liking there is always cm 7.
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No, I want to keep sense.. (i am one of those weird ones that likes it...)
i like using the BAMF sense 3.0 roms
its currently on rc4
i get about 10-12 hrs of battery life on this rom with imo's leankernel on extreme
and screen state settings on setcpu
The thunderbolt is the Htc mecha, and I suggest cm7 with the mr2 radios if you have reboots on mr1. Great battery life, buttery smooth, and the next release should come with 4g without toggling.
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i really like the SYNERGY rom 3.0. it's senseless but you can add the sense with a simple file flash. it has a really nice black/blue theme. really stable for a nightly.
download website
http://infectedrom.com/showthread.php/393-★-☆-★-ROM-JUN-25-SynergyROM-NIGHTLYS-2.3.4-SENSE-3.0-★-☆-★
and the xda forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003891
just go to last page and not download the virusrom airborne, you want the synergy 3.0 and the 3d effects.
Bamf 1.8.6 froyo is great http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150064,
as well as gb bamf 2.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131735
for sense 3 I've found chingy's build best on themikmik.com gingeritis 3d beta build
Welcome to the Tbolt. I don't think you can really go wrong with any of the BAMF 2.1 ROMS. They are all stable, smooth and fairly bug free.
All of the devs around here are damn talented though. So you might find yourself flashing more than you thought you would just to get a taste of what they are all doing.
Hi
Did anyone know when htc going to release an official version to evo 3d gsm?
they won't be....all current devices from the one series onwards are sense 4.0 while all older models will b 3.6.
it's because of something called imagesense in the new line up that is critical to sense 4.0
But i like my evo & dont want to upgrade him... they r such a b....
If (i choose if instead of when on purpose) they release all the sources and stuff for the evo3d ics release (which should be arriving sometime in june iirc) at some point, then there should be fully working sense 4.0 ports possible - or thats what i think i read on here in one of the many ics threads.
The guy newt has a 4.0 rom over in the dev section. I'm excited about it, probably going to jump to that on next release. 3.6 just seems like a retread or a retrofit to me. I've always hated sense, hoping 4.0 can change my mind.
I use ics 4 with sense 4 (with a lot of bugs), i belive its will change ur mind...
apparently its also because they dont want people who have an existing version of sense 3.0/3.5 to have "too many changes" from their current Sense experience
Sense 4 has many graphical differences that might freak people out perhaps...
Shame - they could have released it as an option perhaps like an RUU for devs only
or since there are a lot of changes for GB -> ICS anyway they should have just taken the plunge and moved all to sense 4
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The guy newt has a 4.0 rom over in the dev section. I'm excited about it, probably going to jump to that on next release. 3.6 just seems like a retread or a retrofit to me. I've always hated sense, hoping 4.0 can change my mind.
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I highly recommend switching to it sooner than later. I have always liked Sense, but Sense 4 is on another level, in my opinion. There are a few small issues on Newt's ROM, but it's still a very stable daily ROM to use. I'm sure once the Sprint ICS update comes out, those issues will disappear and there will be no reason to use anything else(unless you're a AOSP kind of person, I guess).
Hi All,
just wondering - when (if) we will get ICS with sense 3.6, is it really hard to develope stock ROM (ICS one) to have sense 4.0? Is it requires a lot of development and effort to make it (errors, bugs)?
Thanks.
well when i used to be using the Desire HD, they began bringing in bits and mods for sense 3.0 into the 2.1 ROMS, so given time there will be a full port of sense 4.0 or mods integrated into 3.6 to make it look like sense 4.0
sense 3.6 RUU (the virgin media one) is out already so HTC will release other RUUs aswell based on country carrier etc etc. just a matter of time always is
afaik the... lets call them "drivers" of the 3d screen are dependant on the specific version of sense framework so if HTC dont release sources or a specific build it will be difficult to port to sense 4.
for the camera it should be easier.
Newt's Rom with sense 4.0 is great. The only reason I had to switch back to 3.6 is the Bluetooth issues 4.0 has right now. BT is critical for me.
When the BT issues are cleared up, I will be all over that ROM.
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Newt's Rom with sense 4.0 is great. The only reason I had to switch back to 3.6 is the Bluetooth issues 4.0 has right now. BT is critical for me.
When the BT issues are cleared up, I will be all over that ROM.
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Feel the exact same way. Sense 4.0 looks very pleasing over 3.6
Ran newts Rom for a week and couldn't hang without the Bluetooth. I drive company truck and with cell phone laws here in school zones its a 200$ fine if u go through a school zone and get caught with the phone up to your ear.
As soon as it is cleared up I'm going back. Hoping the release of the evo lte will help tie all the loose ends on that Rom.
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I was given a Verizon HTC 4G Thunderbolt today. My wifes old Fascinate was on the verge of dying, so it was perfect timing. I got her all setup with her apps/contacts and she started learning how to use her new phone..... but now that she's sleeping I figured I would "enhance" her new phone and maybe learn a little something in the meantime. If I don't manage to turn it into a paperweight
I've never flashed a ROM before, but I've rooted many phones. I managed to get this one rooted and have downloaded a few roms (haven't flashed them yet), but after going through the different options it seems like you are always sacrificing something with a rom, is this normal?
I found that one rom where the wifi didn't work (this is a must for my wifes limited data plan), I found another rom where the camera didn't work (We have 3 kids and her phone is basically her camera), I found another one where 4G wasn't supported (she's going from a 3G to a 4G phone, I want her to use that feature).
Anyway, it just seems like each one has something that doesn't work...Is this normal or did I just happen to click on the ones that have issues?
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Anyway, it just seems like each one has something that doesn't work...Is this normal or did I just happen to click on the ones that have issues?
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Which ROMs have you downloaded? I'd recommend ThunderShed for a Gingerbread base. I used that for several months without issue. I'm on Liquid's ICS now and only have the reported camcorder issue although the camera still works.
I haven't flashed anything yet, I just started downloading roms and happened to notice that Liquid didn't have a working video camera. I can't remember the names of each one, but as mentioned before, one didn't have a working wifi, one didn't support 4G.... so it just seemed like each one was missing something.
I'll look into the one you mentioned, thanks!
If youre looking for a ics sense 3.6 based rom with everything working I suggest trying out nusense 3.6. its pretty good and everything seems to work. what I am running now.
If you want a GB then for aosp thundershed is the way to go. If you want a good sense gb rom skyraider is perfect when it comes to sense roms and everything works on those 2.
Oh and might want to ask your wife if she wants you messing with her phone. Messing with a womans phone is like messing with her kid not a great idea lol. I know my wife has told me if I root her phone she will kill me.
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If youre looking for a ics sense 3.6 based rom with everything working I suggest trying out nusense 3.6. its pretty good and everything seems to work. what I am running now.
If you want a GB then for aosp thundershed is the way to go. If you want a good sense gb rom skyraider is perfect when it comes to sense roms and everything works on those 2.
Oh and might want to ask your wife if she wants you messing with her phone. Messing with a womans phone is like messing with her kid not a great idea lol. I know my wife has told me if I root her phone she will kill me.
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LOL, I'll check them out, THANKS!
As for me rooting her phone, she doesn't have a clue what that means, she just knows that now she doesn't have ads in her games and she likes that.
She did complain that the HTC interface is way different than the Samsung interface (DUH), are there ary roms that would make it look/act like her Samsung?
Samsung usually runs aosp so if you flash liquid ics she may not notice if you use a touchwiz theme.
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I found this thread, is it my only option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
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Samsung usually runs aosp so if you flash liquid ics she may not notice if you use a touchwiz theme.
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Liquid ICS doesn't have a working video camera...this will definately piss her off!
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Liquid ICS doesn't have a working video camera...this will definately piss her off!
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Lol I forgot about that because I never use it.
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Also some people has had the camera to stop working also after while. Yeah sense is way different than touchwiz. You could look for a theme that mimics touchwiz.
You could download a launcher like HOLO, Go launcher and AWD (think thats what its called.) .
I will second the recommendation of Thundershed 1.6, which has been flawless since I flashed it (everything works, runs super fast and smooth, and battery life is way better than stock and most other custom ROMs). You do need to bear in mind that these are custom ROMs, meaning each is designed to reflect the priorities of the designer and involve a certain degree of risk (rooting and replacing the stock ROM invalidates warraty), but in my experience the custom ROMs I have used (only two: BAMF Son Of A Bliss aka SOAB 1.4; Thundershed 1.6) have been as stable (if not more stable) than the original Thunderbolt. Also keep in mind, *every* device is different and custom ROMs act differently on every device.
Those caveats in place, I'd research different custom ROMs, and how each can be customized with different launchers, lockscreens and themes, and try one or two out. The Sense-based ROMs will act more like the stock Thunderbolt. Sense based ROMs include SOAB, Skyraider Zeus, and BAMF Forever, and the AOSP ROMs include Thundershed, Liquid Smooth 3.2, and SFK's CM7 build. While everyone is excited about the new ICS custom ROMs they still seem pretty "BETA" (Santod's NuSense 3.6 seems furthest along) like and so I'd wait until all of the bugs are worked out and focus more on Gingerbread ROMs for your "daily driver."
Hope this helps.