No longer a lurker...rooted AOSP 9.2.2

[droopies]

I was one of the many who became pissed off at the Hero lagginess, the dialer in particular! I rooted about a month ago, but even though I am a pc geek and don't hesitate to fry a PC, this is my phone we're talking about and I don't have the upgrade for a new one yet or the money to outright buy one. BUT I was chicken and just rooted the stock HTC Sense ROM thinking that maybe just being able to remove Amazon MP3, NASCAR, NFL and all the other bloatware, my problems would be over. NOT!

So I took the plunge Sunday morning and had no problems rooting to AOSP. I have Beautiful widgets and a cool almost HTC like home screen. I got my contacts and everything else setup. THis ROCKS! if you're lurking and pissed off at the general suckiness of your phone. Pay someone to root it for you! If you're in Memphis we can do it over (or once we're done) some beers! It doesn't take long and it is SO easy the stupid caveman can do it.

But it's not without some gotchas. Until 5 minutes ago I just had some minor questions...some I even had with Sense...just never bothered to ask anyone.

I have my comcast account and gmail accounts setup. Is there anyway in either app to 'mark all read.' Not a big deal, but that's always been an annoyance.

The main issue that just came up is the camera doesn't work. The app loaded everytime I tried it, but when I actually tried to take a pic using the softkey on the app screen, it froze and now it won't load. Not a big deal, but I figured someone has it fixed.

Also, is there a setting somewhere that tells apps to install on the SD card by default? Or can you make them move after install? I have the free version of titanium backup and I don't see how to. Unless it is this easy: Back up the app....remove the app...then restore the app but restore it to the SD card? If so, is there a certain folder /apps or something I need to put it on the SD card?

The only other thing I am seeing is more battery usage...maybe 10-15% per day. I have all the extra's off...bluetooth, wifi and gps. Is this mainly because of the overclocked cpu? It could also be I take it out and turn it on ever 5 minutes just to watch the dialer pop up instantly.

Highly recommended anyone root their phone. These minor annoyances are worth having a PHONE you can dial again!


Thanks Android forum!

 

[johnny124]

The camera on AOSP sucks in my opinion. Try FX Camera off the market, It takes really good pictures. Welcome to the great world of cool ROM's.

 

[andygu3]

I was one of the many who became pissed off at the Hero lagginess, the dialer in particular! I rooted about a month ago, but even though I am a pc geek and don't hesitate to fry a PC, this is my phone we're talking about and I don't have the upgrade for a new one yet or the money to outright buy one. BUT I was chicken and just rooted the stock HTC Sense ROM thinking that maybe just being able to remove Amazon MP3, NASCAR, NFL and all the other bloatware, my problems would be over. NOT!

So I took the plunge Sunday morning and had no problems rooting to AOSP. I have Beautiful widgets and a cool almost HTC like home screen. I got my contacts and everything else setup. THis ROCKS! if you're lurking and pissed off at the general suckiness of your phone. Pay someone to root it for you! If you're in Memphis we can do it over (or once we're done) some beers! It doesn't take long and it is SO easy the stupid caveman can do it.

But it's not without some gotchas. Until 5 minutes ago I just had some minor questions...some I even had with Sense...just never bothered to ask anyone.

I have my comcast account and gmail accounts setup. Is there anyway in either app to 'mark all read.' Not a big deal, but that's always been an annoyance.

The main issue that just came up is the camera doesn't work. The app loaded everytime I tried it, but when I actually tried to take a pic using the softkey on the app screen, it froze and now it won't load. Not a big deal, but I figured someone has it fixed.

Also, is there a setting somewhere that tells apps to install on the SD card by default? Or can you make them move after install? I have the free version of titanium backup and I don't see how to. Unless it is this easy: Back up the app....remove the app...then restore the app but restore it to the SD card? If so, is there a certain folder /apps or something I need to put it on the SD card?

The only other thing I am seeing is more battery usage...maybe 10-15% per day. I have all the extra's off...bluetooth, wifi and gps. Is this mainly because of the overclocked cpu? It could also be I take it out and turn it on ever 5 minutes just to watch the dialer pop up instantly.

Highly recommended anyone root their phone. These minor annoyances are worth having a PHONE you can dial again!


Thanks Android forum!

The camera works fine for me

If the battery is draining quicker than normal, I would recommend wiping your battery stats. This would give a better indication of your battery life. Charge phone to 100%(do not unplug from charger>Boot to recovery and wipe stats>Reboot phone>Unplug phone from charger>Drain battery till it goes off, 0%>Plug phone back into chargerDo not unplug till phone fully charged, 100%

 

[nomadic]

I'm a similar case, though I went with with Liquid Sense for awhile, though in actuality it was only a little less laggy than the stock, unrooted ROM. I first tried the Cyanogen ROM and noticed an immediate difference. I'm running AOSP now and love it. I recommend (as well as it had been recommended to me) buying the full version of Launcher Pro, its only $3. If you like Sense, it has some similar widgets like the calendar and bookmarks, among others. I also use Smart Keyboard and Dialer One, both similar to the Sense keyboard and dialer.

 

[chawski]

I agree with everything you said except for to pay someone to root it and the camera sucks. Its a 20 minute job, and trust me when i say that if I can do it, its easy...

Also, camera on AOSP seems to be working as it did in stock form. not sure what the issue is

None the less, welcome to the forum!

 

[droopies]

Hmm, I had never restarted the phone since I got it rooted. I restarted it just now and was able to get the camera working...it took one picture at least! Woo hoo!


Now, anyone know is there a switch to make it install apps on the SD card or how do you do it with Titanium Backup?

 

[droopies]

Ok...I searched and found the way to use the app manager to move apps AND/OR the long press option in Titanium backup to get it to move them. But there are apps that neither can move...like MAPS..11 megs. ANyway to move that?

But my camera does NOT work. I took a pic yesterday no problem. Then last night at dinner with my son I tried...the camera app opens and then when I try to snap the shot it freezes. I guess I will restart the phone and try installing FX Camera.