Kitchens: Differences between 19588, 20226, and 20270

djfujiyama · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 07:38 AM

I can't find any descriptions on what these numbers are. I think one of them is the diamond rom or something? Why is there NO documentation or even a brief summary of what these kitchens do or the differences? I did a search and couldn't find anything... The 20270 thread, for example, only mentions that "it's available on BuildOS." But no mention of wtf it is. No description, no overview, no additional information, nothing. Is there some hidden FAQ i'm not aware of?

**gguruusa** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 10:27 AM

The numbers are the Windows Mobile build version. Higher is newer. It's not particularly important what device it came from.

There's probably a changelog buried at Microsoft somewhere.

biglcny · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 02:31 PM

In 20226 and 20227 the top bar likes to disappear, HTC task manager is currently taking the blame for this as it is pretty poorly coded, but others have experienced this while not having that app installed.

There are a few dialers don't work with 20226 and 20227 either. Some new version of smart dial is included by default that breaks the older touch dialer for example.

djfujiyama · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 04:42 PM

Thanks guys. So then which is newer, 20270 or 3.56?

**bedoig** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 06:09 PM

Sprint's 3.56 ROM is based on WM build 19208. The newer builds (19588, 20270, etc) mostly come from Diamond/Pro dumps.

ajm144k · #6 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 10:07 PM

so what really is the advantage of the newer builds?

ive been using JD's rom for a couple weeks now, which is based off of build 19208, and it is honestly the most stable rom of any stock or custom rom ive used. battery life, speed, compatibility with apps, mem mgmt... are all really top notch.

**gguruusa** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 01:26 AM

Try 20270. Rumor has it it's better than any predecessor.

ajm144k · #8 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 05:07 PM

why though? i would like to know what the real changes and advantages are before i move off of a completely fast and stable rom

**gguruusa** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 05:11 PM

Supposed to be faster with better memory management. About as app friendly - maybe a little more stable. It's hard for us to be give you a precies "here's what's better" because we aren't Microsoft/HTC; we didnt author the changes and don't have access to a changelog.