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AnthonyC93

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So I just got the Metro Pcs Huawei Ascend.
Any one got some advice / tips / apps that you would recommend being that I have this new phone? THanks :D
 
Since I'm a seasoned veteran now (LOL) I'm going to say ROOT! Install rom! etc.

You really want to get yourself a better launcher for starters. I like ADW, It's my personal favorite right now. I've used Go Launcher Ex, Launcher Pro, Zeam, and something I think was called Open Home? That's the very least you want to do. ^.^

Also, If you are going to root, Definitely remove/freeze some bloatware. Just be sure to back them up with Titanium Back-Up.

Got any other questions don't be afraid to ask! ~.o
 
septembersrain said:
Since I'm a seasoned veteran now (LOL) I'm going to say ROOT! Install rom! etc.

You really want to get yourself a better launcher for starters. I like ADW, It's my personal favorite right now. I've used Go Launcher Ex, Launcher Pro, Zeam, and something I think was called Open Home? That's the very least you want to do. ^.^

Also, If you are going to root, Definitely remove/freeze some bloatware. Just be sure to back them up with Titanium Back-Up.

Got any other questions don't be afraid to ask! ~.o
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From everything I've read on here over the past few months, I'm not convinced that installing a new ROM is always a good idea. It seems that many people have problems with their phone after installing Icarus or CM. While it is obvious that there are benefits, there are also pitfalls and I, for one, will be content with the ROM the phone came with. But that's me. :)
 
efeigenbaum said:
From everything I've read on here over the past few months, I'm not convinced that installing a new ROM is always a good idea. It seems that many people have problems with their phone after installing Icarus or CM. While it is obvious that there are benefits, there are also pitfalls and I, for one, will be content with the ROM the phone came with. But that's me. :)
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Users have problems with the mods because they do not know what they are doing and do not take the time to properly read the guides. I have flashed all the mods and have had zero problems. Flashing a new rom is like getting a new phone, had i kept the stock rom i probably would have gotten rid of the phone by now. Don't let other peoples mistakes scare you from making your phone better.
 
efeigenbaum said:
From everything I've read on here over the past few months, I'm not convinced that installing a new ROM is always a good idea. It seems that many people have problems with their phone after installing Icarus or CM. While it is obvious that there are benefits, there are also pitfalls and I, for one, will be content with the ROM the phone came with. But that's me. :)
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U make people mistake scare u... i hated this phone until i Got new rom
 
Download Launcher Pro!
And if you aren't happy with the speed you can resort to rooting!

Welcome to the Huawei Ascend. *
 
efeigenbaum said:
From everything I've read on here over the past few months, I'm not convinced that installing a new ROM is always a good idea. It seems that many people have problems with their phone after installing Icarus or CM. While it is obvious that there are benefits, there are also pitfalls and I, for one, will be content with the ROM the phone came with. But that's me. :)
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Honestly, Everything you do is going to have it's pros and cons. It's just about weighing them and being able to deal with them. Each person is going to have their own preference.

I don't blame people for wanting to stay stock. Nor do I think it's bad. I don't think installing roms is either. A lot of times people have trouble when there shouldn't be any trouble. Each person is different, Each phone is different too (I know it's crazy, Each Ascend has it's own "Personality").

Live and let live. ^.^
 
MoneyHoarder87 said:
Users have problems with the mods because they do not know what they are doing and do not take the time to properly read the guides. I have flashed all the mods and have had zero problems. Flashing a new rom is like getting a new phone, had i kept the stock rom i probably would have gotten rid of the phone by now. Don't let other peoples mistakes scare you from making your phone better.
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I used the stock ROM for several months. 1/2 the fun for me was learning about how to install Clockworkrecovery and install Icarus 1.1, I had ZERO problems. Maybe a glitch here and there easy to fix, expecially with the forum to turn to.

THE BIGGEST POSITIVE of turning to icarus, The Ascend ha VERY LITTLE INTERNAL MEMORY. Icarus, runs Apps to SD A2sd by default, which instead of installing all your apps, etc on your phone, it puts them on the SD and puts a symbolic link on the phone (Shortcut) so your phone dosn't know the difference. You can also move the Dalvik over to the card with it (It's the go between engine for running the phone) you just need a class 4 card to be fast enough. Go get yourself a 4 or 8 (get the 8, why not), it should be class 4 don't even worry.

Instead of after you get going and have apps on it, instead of having 30 MB left, you will have 125mb left, and it will run 1000x better.

Right now I am running CM7 CyanoGenMod 7 , as I wanted to see what Gingerbread was like. I works well, has apps2sd built in, dosn't work as well as the other, but at least you can do it. I will admit, CM7 is a little quirky, but there are TONS of cool options. I'll probably play a while, then go back to Icarus.

Icarus 1.1 is definatly the best solid, no glitch ROM. BLows away stock, will make you happy w/ the phone..

Jeff
 
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