[VIDEO] HTC Hero rooted with Fresh 1.1 ROM, Custom Lock screen and Nexus Boot

[myke66]

Made this video to show a friend what this custom ROM was all about, figured i could share it with those that might be interested. Really shows off its speed and style. Enjoy.

YouTube - HTC Hero ROOTED Fresh 1.1 ROM

better quality

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-HYsseLjQ

 

[doeboy]

Where did ya get that background img from? Thanks

 

[myke66]

someone posted it in a "show your desktop" thread somewhere. i can post it up here if you like.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll101/myker66/wallpaper_hal.jpg

 

[dangerousd]

What's the name of the file manager app you're using in the video?

 

[Greent4]

i would love to have that phone tab
looks sexy yet fast

 

[TF1984]

@ Dangerous - That file explorer is called ES File Explorer, it comes already included in the Fresh 1.1 Custom Rom, I haven't seen it anywhere else.

@Green - that phone tab is a new customization from the developer of Fresh Rom 1.1. It's highlights are blue - sweet. and they are currently working to port that "blue" flavor across all selections within the Rom.

The Fresh Roms are so sweet and fast, plus excellent battery life and they removed all the Sprint Bloatware.

you should give it a try... Download: Fresh ROM 1.1 – happy new year! Geek For Me – Android CDMA Sprint Hero

 

[DanDroid]

Ok so I took the leap and rooted and installed the Fresh 1.1 ROM, everything is great but I would like install Sprint TV and NFL Live apps. I've Googled, and searched on XDA, can't seem to find'em. Any help?

 

[myke66]

Ok so I took the leap and rooted and installed the Fresh 1.1 ROM, everything is great but I would like install Sprint TV and NFL Live apps. I've Googled, and searched on XDA, can't seem to find'em. Any help?

Download: Fresh Pre-Kitchen 0.1 (beta) – Updated 12/28 Geek For Me – Android CDMA Sprint Hero

 

[DFRESH]

That looks very nice! I rooted my phone but haven't put a ROM yet on it..

so Fresh 1.1 ROM is the one?

 

[myke66]

That looks very nice! I rooted my phone but haven't put a ROM yet on it..

so Fresh 1.1 ROM is the one?

Its probably the fastest. I really liked the sleek changes to the UI as well. Haven't had any issues with it so far. Plus working with the kitchen is really nice too.

 

[DanDroid]

Download: Fresh Pre-Kitchen 0.1 (beta)

 

[rank]

is ES File Explorer http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-estrongs-android-pop-znE.aspx

 

[BSki]

Just got this installed and I really like the UI changes. I dig the event bar. Although I would think bluetooth would be red when not connected and blue when connected, but I guess I could hack that change if I wanted.

Only thing speed wise I really notice is that the phone wakes up the instant I press menu. At times with stock rom there would be a 1-3 second delay before the screen would light up to unlock.

Other than that, everything seems the same. Scolling through apps, etc.

Apps do seems to launch a little faster.

 

[Shawn_Diggidy]

I agree with BSki. The biggest thing I notice is on wake everything seems nearly instantaneous. On the stock rom just waking up the phone to check a text would take a few seconds, with fresh 1.1 everything moves MUCH quicker interface-wise.

 

[TF1984]

Just got this installed and I really like the UI changes. I dig the event bar. Although I would think bluetooth would be red when not connected and blue when connected, but I guess I could hack that change if I wanted.

Only thing speed wise I really notice is that the phone wakes up the instant I press menu. At times with stock rom there would be a 1-3 second delay before the screen would light up to unlock.

Other than that, everything seems the same. Scolling through apps, etc.

Apps do seems to launch a little faster.

+1 to your preference of a Blue=connected Bluetooth thought. I completely agree, plus red in my mind means "needs attention" as in bluetooth is on but not connected.

Anyway, I am glad you guys are enjoying this Rom so much, I have been pushing it in every thread possible, the dev is really cool and responsive to questions and problems, the Roms have been SWEET to date and I think the more and more support these roms get, the better they will become.

Props to the devs, Flipz and Freshyill!!

 

[DFRESH]

Its probably the fastest. I really liked the sleek changes to the UI as well. Haven't had any issues with it so far. Plus working with the kitchen is really nice too.

Nice, I think I'm going to upload the fresh ROM today.

Questions though, when adding the new ROM. What exactly will I lose?

Apps? contact list and what else?

And have you had any troubles with Pre-Kitchen 0.1??

 

[TF1984]

Dfresh,

Each Rom is different. Some require what's called a clean install and others do not. Clean install requires wiping device first.

Developers list things like this in their summaries about the speciric roms. From my experience, fresh Rom has always installed on what I aalready have with zero data loss; however you should still perform a backup. Read flipz notes on the Rom page for 1.1 and it should say. Note you will lose most Sprint software... purposefully. Flipz site is geekforme.com or something. Google search "fresh Rom 1.1" and find the page with that in the address.

 

[DFRESH]

How to: Root the CDMA HTC Sprint Hero Geek For Me – Android CDMA Sprint Hero

I followed the instructions in the URL above..

but I get stuck on STEP 10 ...my phone goes into recovery mode, but all i see on my phone scree is HTC ...and it doesn't change at all...

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?

what is the best way to do a complete wipe out and throw on Fresh ROM 1.1 on my phone?

 

[TF1984]

How to: Root the CDMA HTC Sprint Hero Geek For Me

 

[TF1984]

by the way, the clean install still requires root first. You root, then boot into recovery (holding volume down button or Home button simultaneously with end button) select wipe data, reboot in recovery, select choose zip, select rom zip and install.

 

[TF1984]

How to: Root the CDMA HTC Sprint Hero Geek For Me

 

[myke66]

Nice to see a lot of people are trying out the Fresh ROM. Its overall a lot faster. Apps will be able to run faster aswell. I noticed it particularly with 3D apps running at a faster framerate. As for anyne have trouble with rooting. Just follow the steps exactly and it will work. STart over if it doesnt.

 

[DFRESH]

Looks like I'm going to do it all over again, thanks you guys. You all are great help!

 

[DFRESH]

Followed all the steps and all I get is the THC screen and stays there.........


my hero doesn't go into recovery mode...WHY?

 

[TF1984]

You're missing something. Try again, use a different guide. Therevis some mistake you are making. You followed instructions for debugging mode right?