how can i download the file if the site adm isn't accepting new accounts?
Will those Google apps work with AOSP Android 2.2 as well? I figured they are pretty much universal, but it did not hurt to ask.
I was going to just grab them from that link for my flashing of AOSP Android 2.2. So, good timing on posting that.
I updated a couple of hours ago, but did not do a wipe...not seeing any issues as of now. I've only tried using the camera though, but that worked fine...I've only noticed subtle changes so far
Final release report all findings here!!!
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First time flashing CM 6.1 (or coming from another ROM)?
1. Unlock/root your device - http://forum.xda-dev...ad.php?t=753910
2. Do a Nandroid backup!
3. Update your radio if necessary
4. WIPE
5. Install the ROM
5. Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from earlier CM6?
1. Do a Nandroid Backup!
2. Install the ROM (your Google apps will be backed up automatically)
HOW TO REPORT BUGS OR PROBLEMS?
- Was it a hard reboot? Get me the file "/proc/last_kmsg".
- Was it a soft reboot or a "boot loop"? Run "adb logcat" and get me the full output.
- Pastebin links preferred
- Please use the issue tracker whenever possible!
Please visit the CyanogenMod Wiki for step-by-step installation walkthroughs and tons of other useful information.
Latest version: 6.1.0-Heroc - 12/07/2010
Download: http://android.d3xt3...eroc-signed.zip
MD5Sum: f1438d498be64e11012b0d3e583135dc
Google Addon: MDPI-20101020
Mirror: Index of /google-apps/
Another Mirror release, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5541925/upda...roc-signed.zip
I only did a full wipe because I came from a different ROM, going to try to flash the 691 Kernel to see if that resolves it
CM6 kernel boots at 691, should not be a cause of random reboots
Anyways, I would wipe and reflash again
Like deja vu
I just updated to nightly #155. How do I jump to this correctly, please?
I have been running Fresh 2.3.3 happily on my Hero for many months (I purchased my Hero the day before the official release day in Oct 2009, and rooted it the day 2.1 became officially available from Sprint). My 1 year upgrade $ became available Oct 1, and there isn't anything Sprint has right now that I want to spend my upgrade $ on, so I figured a new ROM would help keep my interest in the Hero a little longer. Gotta LOVE ANDROID and ROOT!
So I decided to flash this last night. Flashed the google apps, so I have the market, installed Launcher Pro, Fancy Widgets (for the digital clock/weather), and Sprint VVM. Oh, and Handcent. I understand VVM causes those annoying text messages in CM6, so I will be able to block them in Handcent. Been using Handcent all along anyway. I am also running OC widget at 710 (awake).
First very early impressions:
At this point, I think I still like Sense UI better. As it has been mentioned, one can get different apps that help make this "look" similar to, and act similar to Sense. In my opinion, HTC did a fantastic job with Sense, and I plan to be flashing the first STABLE, FULLY working Froyo rom that includes Sense on my Hero...if I don't find my "dream" upgrade before that.
The notification bar looks very downgraded from Sense. Admittedly, I was using Kelmar's battery circle with %.
Not so sure I like the horizontal swipe to unlock. It seems that I frequently also swipe the home screen at the same time, requiring me to hit the home button, or swipe again to get to the main home screen. I read in the "setting up CM6" post from Andy, that flashing one of the custom kernels may help with a lock screen lag. Maybe this is what I am experiencing. I'll re-read that long thread. I dunno yet, I'll have more time to play with it today.
Tried the camera this morning, and I have to say that it seems much nicer than what I had been using with 2.1 (Fresh). Not sure if this because of Froyo, or CM6, but the controls seem much more user friendly.
Almost every time I swipe to unlock, I get an OC widget message. "OC Widget has been granted Super User permissions" I have it set to suppress notifications.
I've only made a few quick phone calls..haven't received any yet. I like the new dialer and "in call" screen. With Fresh, hitting the red Power Button during a call, wakes up the screen, with CM6, it ends the call. It seems that the Menu button will do this on CM6. This will just take some adjustment on my part.
Keyboard "seems" more accurate. I had been using XDA keyboard with voice.
That's it for now. I will either edit this post with updates, or post new ones with future impressions as I get more fully setup and have more time with CM6.
If you feel the need for speed, give AOSP a try also for kicks and let me know what you think
Maybe, but I am not realy a big fan of tinkering. I like to get it setup, working like I want, then enjoy...It took me many months to root (maybe not as long as you, Don... ), then many months to try CM6...
Maybe, but I am not realy a big fan of tinkering. I like to get it setup, working like I want, then enjoy...It took me many months to root (maybe not as long as you, Don... ), then many months to try CM6...
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