Android custom roms

j37hr0 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-03-2010, 07:56 PM

I'm considering moving to Android, but one of the things I love about my Diamond, and my Touch before that is the wealth of custom roms and kitchens for the devices. Are Android devices as customizable? How difficult is the process?

**orangekid** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-03-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by j37hr0

I'm considering moving to Android, but one of the things I love about my Diamond, and my Touch before that is the wealth of custom roms and kitchens for the devices. Are Android devices as customizable? How difficult is the process?

yes, most android devices have tons of ROMs. I have a Mytouch 3G and I can put an android 2.1 with sense UI on it (basically a Hero ROM on 2.1) and a bunch of other ROMs.

You have to "root" (basically like unlocking your Diamond) the phone, every phone has a different root process but it's mostly easy. Then flashing is as easy as downloading the ROM and flashing (just like with your diamond) and most ROMs you can update the ROM without wiping all your settings (like on the Diamond)

It really is worth getting into.

**rainfreak** · #3 (**permalink**) 05-03-2010, 11:13 PM

I agree with orangekid. I was a flash junkie with WinMo, mostly "chasing the dragon" looking for the perfect working ROM. All of the Android phones allow you the same opportunity (or will as soon as they are rooted), but I think that you will quickly find that if you flash it is because you want to, not that you have to like you do with WinMo. Most Android ROMs are only there to add more cool stuff for you... very rarely is there a need to flash to fix something, because they already work well enough on their own.

Take the dive... as a long time WinMo user I can safely tell you that I don't think you will regret it.

spiritcrusher33 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rainfreak

I agree with orangekid. I was a flash junkie with WinMo, mostly "chasing the dragon" looking for the perfect working ROM. All of the Android phones allow you the same opportunity (or will as soon as they are rooted), but I think that you will quickly find that if you flash it is because you want to, not that you have to like you do with WinMo. Most Android ROMs are only there to add more cool stuff for you... very rarely is there a need to flash to fix something, because they already work well enough on their own.

Take the dive... as a long time WinMo user I can safely tell you that I don't think you will regret it.

totally agree. once u find a rom..then its off to customizing the theme.. which is really easy.. just make a nandroid backup before u install a theme.. that way if u don't like it. u can go back.then try another theme etc..

For me the hero is the perfect phone.. i love it.. same with android....might consider the evo later in the year. but the hero ( outside of the dust problem,lol ) is a updated version of my fav smartphone the vogue..with android on it..

RicoRich196 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 12:45 PM

@OP A quick Google search would've given you your answer...

**rainfreak** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoRich196

@OP A quick Google search would've given you your answer...

That's true, but since the OP has been a member here for over two years, I would bet that he was looking for the advice of other members from PPCG that he has learned to know and trust.

**Dragon2** · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rainfreak

That's true, but since the OP has been a member here for over two years, I would bet that he was looking for the advice of other members from PPCG that he has learned to know and trust.

Awesome response... great attitude thanks.

jetdavdub · #8 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RicoRich196

@OP A quick Google search would've given you your answer...

why do we always have griefers?

RicoRich196 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-15-2010, 05:03 PM

Chill it's definitely not me being a griefer but I just feel that a quick google search of custom Android Rom's would've answered the question in like 2 mins -__- butttttttttt I was kind of being a **** so I apologize.

camscell · #10 (**permalink**) 05-22-2010, 10:43 PM

it's alright we understand you're from new york

but on the side note here.. I'm really stoked about the androids, really thinking about making the dive because US Cellular isn't getting the snapdragon hd2 on a cdma network anytime soon so I'm going to have to get the HTC desire in early july... The tp1 and tp2 treated me well but I think the android might just treat me better :P