MoDaCo Custom Hero ROM for the CDMA Hero

[notrock]

Well I guess this is our first custom rom for our Hero


Below is the info from MoDaCo's site



This ROM is based on the original shipping ROM release series (together with my own optimisations) for the best possible performance! The ROM is packaged as a core version with optional add on packs.

Included in the 'core'

- Rooted with 'adb remount' permission and superuser APK
- A2SD included (fully automatic - thanks cyanogen!) - create a EXT2 partition as your second partition to use. dalvik-cache remains on device.
- Added Jbed Java
- Added Dropbear SSH running by default, check 'About' screen for password (port 2222). You can now remove this by running /system/bin/removedropbear.sh
- Added Notes app from Dragon
- Added Spare Parts (run it and switch the 2 animation types to 'fast' for an even better experience!)
- Added android-wifi-tether 1.60 pre3 (props to the developer, this is a great app!)
- Added WiFi Status indicator, with kind permission of Andrew Schwimmer
- Added busybox 1.15.2 - tweaked such that 'get information' in Swapper now works as desired
- Added nano 2.09 - text editor for use in shell mode
- Added parted and sqlite tools
- Added terminfo and settings to boot.img to allow nano etc. use
- Added files required for Debian linux including loxley's updated bootdeb script
- Moved Quickoffice to data partition to allow easy uninstall
- Moved Google Maps and Google Voice Search to data partition to allow easy update
- Deleted 'Learn More' application
- Silenced boot sound (it's still there and can be reactivated with a file edit)
- You can now check your MoDaCo Custom ROM (MCR) version from the about menu

Included in main 'enhanced' add on pack

- Added Business Card Scanner
- Added 'Plurk' client
- Added WAP browser

Other optional add on packs (apply as normal update zips)

- 'WaveSecure' add on pack (puts Wavesecure in ROM - it is no longer in core)
- 'Boot Sounds' add on pack (restores boot sounds)
- 'Hebrew Fonts' add on pack (installs hebrew fonts)
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Let the games begin!

[mconig78]

Wow that was fast. Is there a guide anywhere how to root your hero. I dont have one yet but am curious if there is a step by step guide like when we unlocked our othere phones and guides like flashing.

[notrock]

This is a decent guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581577 for now.. It sure is a process. But worth it.

[imneveral0ne]

Originally Posted by notrock

This is a decent guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581577 for now.. It sure is a process. But worth it.

isnt that how to do it from ubuntu?

[mconig78]

I think right below it tells you how to do it in windows

[buck1623]

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For all those looking for wireless tether, this is the Rom for u. I used it and its flawless...

[quiqnezz]

I don't know if it's just the ROM or the fact that I removed some of sprints bloatware but i'm most def noticing a difference in speed. And it's NOT placebo. Just the transition from portrait to landscape is like a half second faster.

I'm pretty sure that once I format my SD card and install apps2sd that it'll probably run even better!

[buck1623]

Originally Posted by quiqnezz

I don't know if it's just the ROM or the fact that I removed some of sprints bloatware but i'm most def noticing a difference in speed. And it's NOT placebo. Just the transition from portrait to landscape is like a half second faster.

I'm pretty sure that once I format my SD card and install apps2sd that it'll probably run even better!

i think if u used that rom, apps2sd is already installed and formatted....

[thacounty]

I get numerous force closes and the phone won't work with this rom. Any suggestions?

[buck1623]

did u run a backup before u tried flashing the .zip?