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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by jaybo1973, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    Hi guys

    I have just under a year to go on my contract now. A 2 year contract is a long time. I still love my desire and always find something to do on it when I have a spare 5 mins, but its tired. I am forever trying to free up storage. Yes, its am issue with all desire users! A year to go with the issue though :(

    STill not rooted or upgraded to 2.3 ruu. I guess I should. I doubt the latter makes much difference to storage though?
     


    #1 jaybo1973, Sep 2, 2011

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  2. SUroot

    SUroot Extreme Android User

    A minute difference as for apps with libs (not all apps) it can move to sd too.

    Its been a year, you said you would root. Just do it. Youll never complain about memory again. We're here for you buddy.
     
    #2 SUroot, Sep 2, 2011
  3. daysineuropa79

    daysineuropa79 Newbie

    get it rooted , it ll be like having a brand new phone , first thing you ll notice is the battery life
     
    #3 daysineuropa79, Sep 2, 2011
  4. deakodude

    deakodude Member

    You know by coming to this forum how much help/support is available.......get it rooted.
     
    #4 deakodude, Sep 3, 2011
  5. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    Cheers guys. Yeah, I know I'd get loads of help on here. It can't be as difficult as the mental software I use at work. I know I have said I'm gonna do It before, I don't know why I have avoided for so long. I reckon ill go for it in the next few days.
     
    #5 jaybo1973, Sep 3, 2011
  6. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    Jezz just do it!! root and s-off very easy now and one process I have had mine 18 months and did it the first week I had it and never looked back... Cooked roms are ace..
     
    #6 Intruder, Sep 3, 2011
  7. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    Right. Monday evening. Definately! I have a couple of hours to myself
     
    #7 jaybo1973, Sep 3, 2011
  8. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    Good man report back... Truely it's painless and will take 15 mins...
     
    #8 Intruder, Sep 3, 2011
  9. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    Cool, will do. Will ask in the root section if I have any problems. I guess ill need to know which ROM to use before I start
     
    #9 jaybo1973, Sep 3, 2011
  10. Tyseyh

    Tyseyh Android Expert

    ROMs are personal preference.
     
    #10 Tyseyh, Sep 3, 2011
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  11. MarmiteX1

    MarmiteX1 Well-Known Member

    You could try CyanogenMod 7, Redux or Oxygen rom.

    Oxygen rom is a good rom to start with. It's lightweight and clean. I've been using it for couple of weeks and I haven't had any issues with it.

    Just make sure that you do a nandroid backup of your current rom before you start flashing roms.

    Hope it goes well!
     
    #11 MarmiteX1, Sep 3, 2011
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  12. rtb35

    rtb35 Android Enthusiast

    Root it m8 you wont regret it,i waited 9 months before memory issues persuaded me to root and i have never looked back,your phone will have a new lease of life!

    In fact my contract has now finished but i have decided to keep my desire because it does everything i need and i can always get the latest update to android via custom roms.

    As to what rom you should choose you have 2 choices really either a sense based rom or a AOSP rom,i guarantee you will have fun choosing.

    Good luck!
     
    #12 rtb35, Sep 3, 2011
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  13. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    I would say Leedroid man as it's not far from stock with a few teaks in a couple of forms.. GB or GB desire HD port.... Alot coming from CM7 to leedroid
     
    #13 Intruder, Sep 3, 2011
  14. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    Just make sure if you need a gold card or not.. Meaning if it's unbranded you don't if it is you do ;)
     
    #14 Intruder, Sep 3, 2011
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  15. cammyhorne

    cammyhorne Newbie

    am the same as you mate, had my phone now for 11 months, just recently put Gingerbread on it, and it really has made it alot better, would like to root but seem to change my mind, i will see how you get on before i do, it seems straight forward enough, but its choosing the ROM which is slowing me down. if some on went here choose these files i would do it lol.
     
    #15 cammyhorne, Sep 4, 2011
  16. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    Thanks again guys. I gues one that isn't to far away from what I am using will be a good start. I have always thought about doing it, but never got to a stage where I have looked into ROMs. I wouldn't even know where to get them from. I'm sure the rooting section explains all.
     
    #16 jaybo1973, Sep 4, 2011
  17. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    Desire Android Development - xda-developers
     
    #17 Intruder, Sep 4, 2011
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  18. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    ill let you know. I have waited long enough. AS already mentioned and as you say, its picking a Rom. I reckon leedroid, I only say that because it is the one I have heard mentioned the most. I will see tomorrow
     
    #18 jaybo1973, Sep 4, 2011
  19. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    Leedroid is a good choice plus has a very good FAQ with all the info needed
     
    #19 Intruder, Sep 4, 2011
  20. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    Just read the faq in the root section on here by lekky; Jesus, it looks a complex procedure :(
     
    #20 jaybo1973, Sep 4, 2011
  21. SUroot

    SUroot Extreme Android User

    Most the faqs are mine. Just ask in them if you have any questions
     
    #21 SUroot, Sep 4, 2011
  22. Intruder

    Intruder Android Enthusiast

    nah.. its automatic nowadays sit back and leave it to it (once the HBOOT drivers are installed) When I did mine mate there was no unreovked or the likes so had to do it the long winded way...
     
    #22 Intruder, Sep 4, 2011
  23. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    does the gingerbread ruu let you put Google maps on to SD? This would make a big difference
     
    #23 jaybo1973, Sep 4, 2011
  24. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    NIce one. is lekky no longer with us? LAst I heard, he had dropped his phone down the bog. that was months ago though
     
    #24 jaybo1973, Sep 4, 2011
  25. jaybo1973

    jaybo1973 Android Expert
    Thread Starter

    this is the short version? LOL
     
    #25 jaybo1973, Sep 4, 2011
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