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[Hero CDMA General] pandadog11:
Flashing a rom is very easy. I suggest the app rom manager. What you do is you put the . Zip file on the root of your sd card (not in any folders) and re-name it * update* without the *. Now flash clockwork recovery mod and boot your phone into recovery mode via rom manager. It will take you into recovery mode (big surprise) now select install update.zip. this should install the mod right away. the phone will reboot and you have yourself a custom rom my friend.

READ THIS FIRST!!!

troubleshooting and other tips: i put this in because i had countless problems when i first flashed a rom...

if your .zip file won't flash because it says it isn't signed the go to options and disable the need for it to be signed.

so if you are given the option to backup your current mod i highly recomend that especialy if you aren't sure about the rom.

next i suggest getting a rom with gapps as you need that to sync your accounts. just boot to recovery mode then select an option to manually install programs or something like that. select gapps and you're gravy!

i see you need a rom update. i cannot give you the link but look for CM7 it is gingerbread and it looks classy. don't be afraid if it takes a long time to boot. that is natural. it should be in htc hero development forums.

backup everything you can. i suggest creating a folder labeled phone or sd card. copy and paste all files just in case.

if you need any more help I would be glad to help you.
[Hero CDMA General] rdsnyder:
I've been using that ROM, works great but GPS won't stay locked right now. It's very fast.
[Hero CDMA General] TJinWV:
It doesn't get any more step-by-step than this:

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Hero_(CDMA):_Full_Update_Guide
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
I bought a second hand HD2, however it arrived with a third-party chinese battery. I contacted the seller who apologised and said that battery was a replacement because the original didn't hold a good charge, and he would send the original through the post. The battery however was fully charged so I flashed all the neccessary files and installed NAND Android (my reason for buying it in the first place), however today - the same day it arrived - I noticed that the orange charge light was going off, usually when the phone screen went off. This necessitated plugging the USB lead back in again, and within sometimes less than a minute the same problem would occur. I have checked the battery prongs, reset the the phone, changed USB settings etc and the problem persists.

Just wondered of I should be worried...I am unable to find an identical problem to this on the forums so I'm assuming it's not a ROM issue. I am currently using the Desire port from DFT.

Would a cheap Chinese battery demonstrate this sort of problem?

The seller says he never had an issue of charging the phone.

My next resort is to flash Windows Mobile back on, but I'm at work and a bit anxious so was hoping for someone with some experience to reassure me!

All USB syncing etc works fine...it is literally just charging that's the issue.
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Maybe it's your USB that's faulty. I had a faulty usb that would go on and off sometimes too. However I don't see why the battery would affect the LED light, as the battery has to be connected to the phone for it to stay on, and so the battery can't be losing it's connection with the phone randomly, so it's either your usb cord, or the port.

Word of advice, don't let your phone lose power cuz of the faulty charging. I assume you know that MAGLDR doesn't let you charge the phone while off, so a dead battery in our case, is a dead phone. Happened to me once cuz of my usb, luckily there was still a small amount of charge left after i took the battery out and placed it back in.
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
It's definitely not the cable as I've used an official HTC charger with it which does exactly the same thing. I've also tried with a Samsung MicroUSB charger from my Galaxy S
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Maybe it's the usb port then... That's the worst case scenario because you'd have to get the whole motherboard replaced...

However if in winmo you don't experience the problems, then it was just some software problems, so try a different radio and build, and see if they work.

Edit:

Or maybe it's the LED that's faulty. (never heard of such a situation but anything is possible) >.>

Does it still charge even if the LED is not orange/on?
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
Thing is though I can pretty much get it to stay charging if I don't let it lock and the screen go off? Could this still be a problem with the USB port? I'm getting worried now as I don't like the hassle of sending things back through eBay. I'm wondering if the seller bought a spare battery thinking it was just a battery problem and isn't telling the whole story. Foolishly I didn't test the device with Windows Mobile, I just went straight into flashing as I had put Android on my friend's HD2 the other day in exactly the same way...his is even an ex Virgin Mobile phone like this one. Needless to say, he is having no charging issues.
[HD2 General] m4sta2k:
Dude dont worry , the problem is the battery ! i got two chinese battery ones and both cant charge with the phone, i have to use eksternal charger;) Dont worry the red and orange led flashes constantly when i try to charge it;)

Just buy a cheap charger from ebay , and buy a oem htc hd2 battery ;)
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
Hi thanks for your reply. Mine doesn't flash red and orange though: the orange light comes on as normal and the phone reports it as charging, but after a while (seems to be when the phone goes to standby most of the time) the orange light turns off and the charging symbol disappears. If I unplug and replug again the light comes back on for a period. I've not tested thoroughly but I THINK it will stay charging when I leave the phone out of standby with the screen set to stay on for 30 minutes. I really HOPE it's a battery issue but it sounds slightly different to yours as mine does at least charge to a degree. I'm worried there's a blown capacitor somewhere on the logic board that's making the phone charge malfunction but obviously there's no way of testing until I get a new battery.

It concerns me that the seller said he had no charging problems...he must have been able to charge it somehow as the battery was full when it arrived...could I have burnt something out when flashing?!
[HD2 General] m4sta2k:
Mine do charge to about 50 % and then it stops

Im 100 % sure its the battery becouse the battery has a circuitboard inside of it, and thats often messed up considering its made cheap in china . But test it with your friends hd2 original battery You can 2 see if the wet indicatior has been activated

the " white " paper next to the battery poles should be white and not pink, alltso where the skrewholes of the phone that should allso be white just to make sure your phone is not waterdamaget
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
I don't think flashing could have burnt something out. Overclocking and generating a lot of heat can burn something out though.

Didn't you receive the stock battery? Why not try it with that, and if the problem stilll persists then it might not be the battery. Either way, it will help you to test out the phone with a stock battery.
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
I tried it again after a few hours and it charged for a fair while before the light went off again.

I don't have the original battery as the seller has yet to mail it to me.

Does anyone else think it's worth me trying out a stock Windows Mobile ROM to see if it works? Might be that Android ROMs are less forgiving of cheap batteries with dodgy circuitry..
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
UPDATE

Ok so I've flashed Windows Mobile onto the device and wiped Magldr. The phone now alternates between a green and an amber light on the charging indicator. Looks like Windows Mobile won't charge it at all!

Does anyone know what this means?

I've checked for water damage in the areas mentioned and there is no sign.
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Well your best bet is to send it in for repairs. But I'd suggest you test the phone out first with a stock battery.
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
Well I Only bought the phone yesterday so I certainly won't be paying for any repairs.

Got a replacement battery today - a genuine HTC one.

Plugged in, switched on....flashing between amber and green :(

I have a nagging suspicion this is going to be an eBay refund nightmare.
[HD2 General] m4sta2k:
have you checked that the pins on the phone is not bendt? pins where battery poles connect to phone
[HD2 General] leoni1980:
problem solved? fingers crossed

OK so as a last resort I flashed radio 2.15 to the device. Seems that this has completely fixed the problem as without even restoring the phone is now charging properly. It seems that a corrupted radio flash had affected the charge somehow....at least I hope so.

The same problem has not come back again today at all.

Might be worth throwing this solution in a problems and solutions section as I haven't found any reference to it on the net and it might fix things for others panicking over their handsets.
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
That's nice. :D

Good for you, since it's a hassle to deal with sending back the device and shizz like that.
[HD2 General] gshadow325:
was just searching is anyone had a similar problem like me. to the OP yours sounds like my problem.

Had these fake OEM batteries for a while now. Until recently they have been charging ang turning off in 1 1/2 minutes. put a genuine OEM battery in and the problem is gone.

My solution was OEM can charge thru phone but fakes cant, use fakes as backup and charge it thru a desktop charger. goodluck
[EVO 4G General] doh_tee:
What would my odds be of calling up a Sprint store and possibly getting a white battery cover for my Evo? Anybody have any recent experience with this?
[EVO 4G General] Roll3r:
Just an FYI, if you're trying to convert a black Evo to a white one, the white Evo also has a a partially white bezel.
[EVO 4G General] doh_tee:
I actually have a case that covers most of the bezel and would look really nice with the parts that poke out to be white.

also I have seen some threads about damaged covers being switched but mine is not damaged so I posted this.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Zorachus:
Anyone else a daring and adventurous guy like me, living the dangerous life with no screen protector.

But still sport the pocket protector to keep the nerd alive :) jk.

Just got sick of my screen always being covered up, I did have a good one from Otterbox, it was very clear, and went on near perfectly with no bubbles, but when gets greasy hard to clean off, it seems to attract grease almost. Now with the naked screen, it doesn't seem to get nearly as greasy at all, and the image of the screen with no protector is even sharper and clearer. Look out "Retina Display" I am looking at you.

I know I may scratch the screen somehow, but not too worried. Anyone else take it off and like going naked ? Hey now !!!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Max_Pain:
my friend had his Evo for months without a screen protector and he never scratched it until he put the oem htc protector on it. it did look very nice compared to mine (with the protector on)...but i KNOW i will scratch mine so mine stays on!
[EVO 4G Accessories] PinnerProxy:
i tried it haha i went out golfing with it in my pocket and i guess there was a lot of pressure on my pocket on my downswing and it put a big crack on my screen
[EVO 4G Accessories] Tre Lawrence:
Daring, daring people...
[EVO 4G Accessories] MattySauce:
Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ifly4vamerica:
I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
[EVO 4G Accessories] cmart4:
good idea with the wax... gonna try it myself, haven't used a screen protector since July and my screen is like new
[EVO 4G Accessories] snowboarda42:
Running it nude here too, had a TINY thin scratch under 1cm long from my keyes. Luckily the screen kept getting dust under it so sprint replaced the glass for free.

Sent from my hand.
[EVO 4G Accessories] subcypher:
I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Rakeesh_j:
I don't use screen protectors because they don't feel right when it comes to touch, and they degrade the picture quality. Not only that, but glass is harder than virtually all metals so the chance of it getting scratched are pretty low. The only thing you really have to worry about is sand, but if your phone won't ever be exposed to sand then there's nothing to worry about.

IMO screen protectors are obsolete for capacitive touch screens. For the older plastic screens that were used for resistive touch screens though, it made more sense.
[EVO 4G Accessories] greg.dassing:
Same here...I hate protectors/cases...have you ever rocked a case and protector, and then every once in a while took it all off to clean it up? Remember that feeling you had looking at it all cleaned up and in its true size right before you put all of that **** back on??! It looks a million times better! Why cover it back up??!! I've had mine naked since release date and for the exception of a few hair line scratches on my camera lens (no effect whatsoever on the quality of pics/vids), its still perfect!
[EVO 4G Accessories] axel eff:
I fumbled mine over this weird ornimental bronze ashtray and dinged up my otterbox screen protector in about ten places. I thought for sure the phone was done while it bounced across the ashtray, but the protector took all the punishment. They immediately sent out a complete replacement case (regardless of me telling them what I did and asking where I can buy just the screeny, awesome customer service). So I had the damaged protector removed for the three days I waited for shipping... and there is NO WAY I'm putting another protector on, this glass feels awesome, doesnt collect finger funk or microscopic finger scuffs. More responsive, image is sharp, the phone just feels slicker and faster. I still have the commuter case on the body at work but at home I gotta strip it down completely and revel in the sexiness of this phone. I'm done caring what happens to the phone now, just like the rest it will look like an old turd in two years and I'll be sporting something new anyway.
[EVO 4G Accessories] subcypher:
I'm starting to feel the same way... I've gone caseless the past two days. Maybe I'll take the screen protector off today.
[EVO 4G Accessories] BrianDigital:
i also like their screen protector, not much friction when sliding around finger
[EVO 4G Accessories] ProvocativeSmell:
Currently naked and oh does she feel amazing ;) lol

No case or screen protector and I sport it in my left front pants pocket all the time.

I had a nice slimmer case by sedio I think and then the corner clips broke so it was coming apart. Ordered a Otterbox case and was like omg... I could throw this thing like a baseball and I bet it could take the beating. Had the Otterbox on for a few weeks then I got tired of that oil slick effect under the screen protector and once it was naked there was no putting the clothes back on!

I am a little upset though, since taking it out of the case there are now 3 small pieces or dirt under the screen and its only been out of a case for maybe a week. The Evo I have is a replacement since my mic stop working on my original phone. It does have that screen separation issue.
[EVO 4G Accessories] matthewdavisnelson:
I haven't used a screen protector since Day 1, which, for me, was back in early November 2010. I still don't have any scratches on my screen and agree with the op's sentiments that some screen protectors dilute the quality of the display.

I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
[EVO 4G Accessories] coiledwire:
I had a HTC Hero for about 1.5 years, completely naked since day 1. When I got rid of it, I only had a couple of small, barely noticeable scratches. It wasn't babied at all and it was dropped a few times. The only thing I used to clean that screen was whatever jean or shorts I had on.

Now if I can only get past being paranoid with the EVO :rolleyes:; there's nothing better than rockin' a naked phone.
[EVO 4G Accessories] tejasrichard:
I stopped using my case a few weeks ago, and haven't had any issues. Yesterday, I picked my wife up from the salon. While we were driving home, I had her answer a text for me. When we got home, she forgot it was in her lap, and just got out of the car. It hit the concrete right on the corner on the backside and scratched all the way down to the red. She got very upset about it, so I pretended it was no big deal...but DAMMIT! It was friggin MINT before that!
[EVO 4G Accessories] w84mike:
A month ago I peeled off the Zagg protector Best Buy put on when I bought it back in October. Not going back. Looks better, feels better.

Ahhhhhhh, freballin';)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Zorachus:
I went back to a screen protector already :)

Was at WorstBuy, looking at misc stuff, and this hot chick was pimping the Zagg bullet proof screen protector, well a few shake of her boobs in front of me, and I was sold. I am sucker.

Actually I LOVE this screen, has a weird sticky feel to it, very good traction on the finger, and even better doesn't seem to attract any grease, I like this much more than the clear Otterbox protector.

Combine this with the best case for the EVO, the Case-Mate "Tough" and this phone is ready for 2012.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f10g44:
my just rooted my phone and attempted to flash a rom, wiping data and cache first. now i it gets stuck at boot screen! i do a battery pull and it goes back to recovery but i dont know what to do?!?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
Let me guess, its an EXT4 Rom and you install clockworkmod 2.5.1.2 or 3.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f10g44:
the clockwork mod that came with the simple root. and yes it was ext4....
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
Then you aren't using an EXT4 compatible clockworkmod
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f10g44:
okay then what do i do? i wiped data/cache/davlik and rebooted but it stays on the boot screen...
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beezer80:
Odin back to stock and try again.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
Correction , odin to stock than install clockworkmod 3
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f10g44:
wow! thats awesome! i just came from the Evo and we didnt have anything this cool. if you cant do anything from recovery then you were screwed. loving this phone. thank you so much for your help! sorry for my newb histeria!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
Since I'm a bit of a grammar-nazi I can't help but say that it's HYSTERIA, that is all.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f10g44:
ugh lol now im just trying to find out how to use it... went to wiki but still kind of confused..
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
You load the Rom as PDA, the modem as Phone and boot into download mode on your phone by holding the power button and 1 on the hardware keyboard
[Vibrant General] draikz:
I'm currently running on Nerov5 and backingup/restoring is a BIG PAIN IN THE ARSE for me to switch :P So yeah. I'll stick with nerov5 until i see a big outweigh and I have some time :D

What are YOU using and what makes bionix better than Nero5 or vice versa? :D
[Vibrant General] intruda119:
Every phone is different. Every user experience is different. My better battery life might not be the same for you. We probably install different apps and use our phone differently. I usually upgrade to not get bored with my handset and to see whats new and improved. All in all if your completely satisfied with nerov5 stick with it or try out the new bionix.
[Vibrant General] fatihaky:
Do you use Titanium Backup Pro? It makes the whole stuff with one click
[Vibrant General] wearmaize:
Sorry if I'm just being dumb, but every time I restore a backup it makes me go through the whole process of installating each individual application as it runs through the batch script. Isn't this very non one click? :P
[Vibrant General] badaphooko01:
the paid version will let you do it in one click, very worth the money.
[Vibrant General] Terrier Hockey:
The new Bionix has non-wiping ROM updates so you can update without having to restore. That among other things makes it the ROM of choice for me.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quaternary:
Using FreeX10 2.2 Beta4, I experienced a problem where my short ringtone (stored on my SD card) only played once when I received an incoming call. It did not loop.

After doing some research, I think I have found a solution:

1: convert the ringtone to OGG format.

2: add a metadata field to the OGG file called ANDROID_LOOP with a value of 'true' (without quotes).

3: re-scan the SD card, and use OGG file as the ringtone.

OGG files with this metadata field will loop, in both the ringtone selection menu preview, and for incoming calls. (I have tested this several times, and with different files.)

I tried to set the same metadata in an MP3 file, but it did not work; it seems as though it will only work if the file is in OGG format.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tusharpatel012:
Extend ringtone duration

Quick way is to

Go to dial pad

Click options soft key

go to Settings

go to Call forwarding

then Disable "Forward when busy" option. This was make the ringtone to ring for the default network time(should be sufficient) and then will go to voicemail.

Let me know if this works. It worked perfectly on mine
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] bdubs4200:
I would love it if someone could tell me how this can be done. Please and thank you. Done research and all I find is removed clock completely. Well, I like the clock, alot, for when im online n such. Just want am/pm gone cause I know when its night and day :-D. T Y I A.
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] thegreatcity:
http://board.teamwhiskey.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1350
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] bdubs4200:
Thanks for the link. Where do I push it to? What file. She doesn't give support.. im assuming /system/ then where??
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] Alex9090:
/system/framework
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] bdubs4200:
that didn't work... :-\ rebooted and pm still there.?
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] bdubs4200:
Nope. Nothin .. would it be dumb to just delete am.jar and pm.jar? But Idk why this isn't working...
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] s0niqu3:
Hi,

First, I'm Jocelyn, that was my thread linked earlier.

Second, what phone do you have, and what rom version do you currently have installed?

Third, I highly recommend not deleting the am.jar and pm.jar, but if you want to try it, go right ahead, just please be sure you know how to fix your phone if and when it messes up.

Anyway, the mod linked was made specifically for TeamWhiskey Bionix-v, so if you're using a different rom, there's no guarantee that it will work. It will NOT work on odexed rom's, sorry.

That's also why I posted the code necessary to make the change, so that people can mod their services.jar themselves if they wanted to.

Lastly, anytime you push a system framework file to the phone, its a good idea to wipe your dalvik-cache and reboot, though the next boot will take several minutes since it will be rebuilding the dalvik-cache against the new framework files.

Cheers, =)