re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Quote:
Originally Posted by nishantgandhi I was browsing the website of SamFirmware and came across these two options:
1. Asia version - S5830 DDKC1 which is Android 2.2.1 (Froyo) dated March 11, 2011 (How different would this be from the factory 2.2.1 DDKA7 version anyway?)
2. Europe version - S5830 XXKPE which is Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) dated May 5, 2011
Now of course the 2nd option looks tempting.
But can I do it? IS this a custom ROM with any known issues? |
There are ways/means to extract the official ROMs - that is all that samfirmware.com seems to be doing. I cant be bothered to register so didnt look up your page.
In my case, if you see Motorola Defy Ownership | FreeRiding it talks of a Froyo leak - the XXKPE would be a GB leak
Basically those guys have extracted a GB ROM as packaged in the model sold in Europe (or as updated in Europe). It should be installable in most cases - BUT READ THE APPROPRIATE PAGES on xda-developers before you take the leap.
Even if it installs, it may not recognize your service provider - in my case, the UK version recognized Vodafone but not Airtel. Fret not, just google around for the appropriate "baseband settings". Often an easily installable xml which works across mfrs/models. Quote:
Originally Posted by ByDesign 1) The phone should boot into custom recovery only if you want it to right? Thats light going into BIOS on your PC. You got to hit the right buttons at the right time. If you do get into open recovery, you can just choose the reboot option inside the recovery menu itself. It'll restart normally. |
Check xda-developers for the method & the Custom Recovery for your phone. My defy needs powerup then vol down button when the Moto logo comes up. You use volume keys to navigate + power button to select. Restart as many times in it as you wish - no harm.
My defy went on the blink on Friday because I restored a custom recovery (from backup) that was incompatible with CM7. Find the FAQ/instructions & then follow them. Quote:
2) Now according to me, custom ROM's are never bug free. It's sort of like OC'ing your PC, or doing up your car engine. All that R&D that's gone into making your phone/pc/car what it is, is to make it super stable and perform well. What you're doing now is tweaking. And it always has its downs. Take a look at all the ROM's available for the Optimus (2X?) You should find a lot of help here: GT540 Optimus Android Development - xda-developers
Extra: My opinion looks a little like this. If you want to stay stable, have all your functions working etc. Don't go into Custom ROM'ing. Apart from feeling really cool, and have a really freaky new device, you'll introduce a host of little problems and bugs. Even the most stable of custom ROM's have a couple of bugs. From the stuff you said, i.e. GPRS, GPS working flawlessly, don't custom ROM. First things first, take a look at the link I posted above, read about each of the ROM's, see the bugs, see the fixes, see if you want to do it.
Good luck, I'm here to help.
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I would seriously beg to disagree. Check out the exact feedback on the ROM's relevant xda-developers thread. My CM7 install (made by a hacker in Russia) has seen >10k unique installs in one month. Not a joke - its the 7th most popular one despite being unofficial. Very stable. I have no intentions of going back to OEM. Quote:
Originally Posted by clevermax Thanks for the warning phamilyman. What is SGS roms? You are saying that I'll run into trouble if I install CM7 in my desire with slcd screen? |
ROMs are not windows DVD that you can borrow mine and it'll work! You need to install the appropriate ROM for YOUR device. You may not brick it but will definitely need to reinstall the OEM ROM if something fails. I meant that i've read (a month back) Samsung Galaxy SL guys requesting for a ROM for their device, not the one for Samsung Galaxy S.
In other words - abhinav & ByDesign - be careful. I overclocked my Defy to 1.1 Ghz and almost fried it. I was on a cycle ride today, spending 3+ hours in 40 deg heat nonstop. I'd stupidly put the phone on performance overclocking mode (only 1.1ghz). Then I came & took a couple of phone calls despite it being boiling hot & it shut down. A quick visit to the fridge & then AC love got the phone ON after 5 mins (not initially, not even the bootloader). This OC business is dangerous - custom ROMs are far simpler in comparison. |