Hi all gurus/sifus : I just finished rooting my Nexus. Played with it only a day and decided to root it as need to expand the possibilities of usage. Spend about 20 minutes getting it right as the USB drivers for Win7 were problematic. However mangaed to have it done.
Now I wish to change the rom to Cyanogen.

How do I go about this steps:

6. Copy the ROM .zip file to your phone’s SD card then unplug the phone.

7. Click USB MS Toggle.

8. Click Apply .zip from SD Card and then select the ROM you just copied.

I have copy the whole zip file "update-cm-5.0.4.1-N1-signed" into the SD card - did this manually.

Where can I access the "USB MS Toggle " ?

Thanks for any help/assistance

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update : finally saw it at menu listing ; must be "blind" that moment

WOW ! Successfully root and have new rom installed - time to download apps to "refine" the unit further

This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 8 2010, 11:02 AM

I notice after I installed the Cyanogen rom, marketplace is missing. How do I go about installing it back ? Thanks

swype is great and i have been using it on my htc HD2 since it was available. You'd not like to use the default keyboard after that. I have just finished installing it on my nexus

This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 8 2010, 08:18 PM

Got mine from COSMOS Low Yat Plaza first floor - one of the pda kiosks around centre

Is there any trick/or tip to move a program across screens ? I find it difficult and has to do it several times trying to slide a program over to another screen ?

I am on the Nexus already the third day and has rooted it/change rom on day 2 and by today had practically change most of the default programs to those that has more features. My Gmail account which used to be idle is now active as I used it now for my contacts/calender syncing and sync RSS feeds ( thro Google reader )

However till today I still find it hard not to compare with my htc HD2 which I find still better suited for my daily usage. The Nexus i consider more of a fun phone. I know there are "diehard" Android fans/fanatics here and I'd not like to discuss this issue further - doing so I might get "bashed" . Anyway one man's meat is another poison.

Android is still very new ( infact know about it only after start reading this forum). Bought the Nexus out of curiosity and to try something new - but I can tell you is abetter experience than using the iPhone which I disposed off after 1 week. Looks like I will be keeping this Nexus baby for a long time - as a second "mistress" phone for fun!!

This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 9 2010, 06:01 PM

I just registered ; email to confirm recieved immediate and whole process takes about few minutes

You need not wait for for HTC DESIRE - you can install it right now on your Nexus One :

1. NEXDESIRE v1.2 at : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637325

2. KINGxKxDESIRE at : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=635920

3. MODACO Alpa 14 Desire : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636048

I have tried all the three above ; presently my unit is on NexDesire. Modaco was the initial developer - subsequently based on his the other 2 developers cook their own version based on Modaco.

It depend fully on your needs NOT your wants to make such a decision . I have been a WM user more than 10 years and I have used practically most of the dopod/htc models - yeh a very expensive "hobby" . My present WM is the htc HD2 - bought it when it was launched on Nov 09. I bought the Nexus One out of curiosity and also the avenue available to root it was tempting

I'd not like to go into the pros and cons of HD2 and Nexus. My advise is study both phone features - and decide which meet your NEEDS best

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Added on March 15, 2010, 10:57 am[quote=kc_soo,Mar 14 2010, 08:44 PM]
mox123~ Thankx for the answers~ (^^) Appreciated~

benny888 ~ no bugs discovered for the NexDesire? Application run smmoothly like the original firmware?

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Added on March 14, 2010, 8:52 pmmox123~ i just look into the APN setting~ just wanna confirm that which part have to been removed if i only need MMS service~ ?

Of all the 3 desiree roms I have listed , I find the NexDesiree to be most stable. ALL cooked roms has bugs - it is only whether you can accept it or not. If you go to the forums of the individual roms - you will read all sorts of comments/or bugs - some are obviously there while some are erractic ( meaning some face it , while some don't ).

My first test was Modaco : Infact he labelled it as Alpha not even beta. You do not have aA2SD option here ; I find my touch screen freeze ocassionally - has to tap few times or at times need to slide the screen a few times before I can launch any program.

KingX was my next try - discarded it after2 hours - found it unstable and touch screen freeze issues

My last try was NexDesiree : this is most stable , 2 days on it already and do not have freeze issues as Modaco

My daily usage besides calls,SMS my other important needs are on emails, RSS, news feed, ebook. I don't play games nor do I need any great audio/video needs. As along as these are met without any problems - I am not concerned about the small bugs .


This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 15 2010, 10:57 AM

Well , Paul is going to release Alpha 17 tomorrow just one day after he release Alpha 16 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...636048&page=243

Quote: All being well Alpha 17 - based on the Desire RELEASE ROM - is coming tomorrow... it'll give you all something to play with for the weekend.

I'll also be doing a more full breakdown of what works, what doesn't, what's still needed etc.

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Trackball Alert works on Modaco Desire Alpa 16 and Alpa 17 even though when you run it - there is a warning the rom is not listed

A brief comparison between the htc HD2 and Nexus One. I decided to post this due to many requests from my friends about this topic. Firstly there is NO best phone between the 2 of them. It all boils down to your needs. Both phones has its pros and cons. Overall I still prefer the htc HD2 due to my needs and this does not mean the Nexus One is a poorer choice.

I have set a rating of 10 ( being the best ) and 1 ( Poorest) as just a guide to the features. Again this is my own opinion - no "flaming" please

Question:
1. Can the Nexus One replace my htc HD2 ?? : YES if I do not have a better choice
2. Is Iphone better than Nexus : My opinion positive NO ; given a choice I prefer the Nexus than the iPhone ; I also have a iPhone and mostly I use only for podcasts/ audio books only

OK now to the comparison:

CPU Specs : Same for both - Qualcomm SnapDragon QSD8250 1 GHz
Overall performance: Nexus ( 9 ), HD2 (10)

Screen Display : Nexus - Amoled capacitive 480x800 pixel 3.7 in ( 10) ; HD2 - TFT capacitive 480x800 pixel 4.3" ( 8)

3G/HSPDA signals pickup : Nexus ( 7) , HD2 (10)

Alert/Notifications : Nexus ( 10 ), HD2 ( 7 ) due to Nexus trackball features

Soft Keys reliability/performance : Nexus ( 7 ), HD2 ( 10 )

WiFi performance : Comparable not much difference between the 2

Sound : Nexus ( 7 ), HD2 ( 10 )

Scrolling smoothness : Nexus ( 10 ), HD2 ( 8 )

Installation flexibility : Nexus ( 5 ) , HD 2 ( 10 ) : For HD2 you have a choice to install onto internal memory or SD card while Nexus by default all installed onto internakl memory unless you have a Apps2SD option in your rom ( to have this you need to root it and install one of the roms having this function )

SMS/MMS speed and reliability : Nexus ( 10 ), HD2 ( 8 )

Browser : Nexus ( 8), HD2 ( Opera - 10 ; builtin default Explorer - 5 )

Camera : Nexus ( 10 ), HD2 ( 8 )

GPS pickup : Nexus ( 10 ), HD 2 ( 9 )

Default programs functionality and features : Nexus ( 7 ), HD2 ( 10 ) : So to maximize Nexus functionality and feartures MUST root and installed one of the cook roms and replace some of the builtin programs with better alternatives found in Market

Battery Life : Nexus ( 10 ), HD2 ( 8 ) : Nexus however feels warmer with heavy use and it feels hot during charging while HD2 just feels warm

ROMs changing : Nexus ( 10 ), HD 2 ( 5 ) : Changing roms in Nexus is so simple and fast ( matter of only 2 minutes and all done thro SD card ) while HD2 process more tedious ( takes about 15 minutes ). ON HD2 once rom is change all data is completely wipeout and restoration is not 100 % usiing Sprite Backup/SpB Backup - reliability also depends on typoe of rom one choose. I rate Nexus ( 10 ) in this aspect vs HD2 ( 5 )

APPS availabilty and ease of installation: Nexus ( 10 ), HD2 ( 5 )

I am willing to answer any further questions as I am a user of both phones

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Added on March 22, 2010, 9:00 pmAmon has released today his new version 1.7 of Recovery : good news too for users of Cyanogen latest rom : quote - Version v1.7.0 supports the new Apps2SD method (CM v5.0.5), the old method is no longer supported!


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829

This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 22 2010, 09:13 PM

Readup here to setup your USB drivers : you need to do this first

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-se...ndroid-devices/

Your phones serial number should display proving that it is connected and your computer can see it.

Then type:

fastboot-windows oem unlock

7. Then follow what the screen says to do on your phone and select Yes.

*You may get an error in the command prompt, just ignore it.
**Also your phone may reboot, if it does just turn it off, then turn it back on by holding down Power and the Trackball to get back to fastboot before continuing on to the next step.

8. Now, while the phone is still connected, go on your computer to the Superboot folder and open it. Inside you will see a file called, install-superboot-windows.bat

9. Double click install-superboot-windows.bat and wait for it to finish. All done, rooted!

This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 23 2010, 01:20 AM

Paul has upgraded again his Desire rom to Alpha 18 :
http://android.modaco.com/content/google-n...esnt-have-this/

Alpha 18

* Reverted APN file to match Alpha 17 (apologies to our US friends!)
* Switched HTC IME back to Jonasl's port (version 18, thanks for the bugfix!)
* Patched Rosie (Sense) to allow click-drag-ordering again (not included in shipping Desire!)


Now downloading from his online kitchen

Can the "EPIK" logo be removed too ? Both the logos at the back looks horrible = that's main reason why I am holding back to purchase. It is very cheap though

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Added on March 26, 2010, 11:58 amI cannot comment yet for the Nexus but I have few experience buying used USA sets from Spore ( all htc windows models) - I find the T-Mobile sets is very suitable in this region

This post has been edited by benny888: Mar 26 2010, 11:58 AM

I have bought so far 6 apps thro marketplace. You have to set up a account at GoogleCheckout ( safer ) : https://checkout.google.com/

I use my Paypal account ( tied to Msia Maybank credit card)

When you transact on the phone, the payment is auto done and you need not key in any personal details. Just make sure your GMail address is same as that in your Google checkout account. So far all the transactions very fast within half minute apps downloaded

You can only see PayPal option if you have a paypal account already ; I have been buying a lot of stuffs on the internet and I always use Paypal which is much safer ; keying in your card details all over over several seller's sites just seems very insecure to me. The account setup at Paypal is very easy and is free : https://www.paypal.com. I was very suprise when Maybank even call me to verify for my first transcation US1.49 using Google Checkout. She explained this was my first time using GoogleCheckout and just wanted to verify

Without rooting is just like buying a BMW 525i Sports and driving it at 100km/hour at highway when it can easily ease up to 150 km/hour without you even feeling it. Rooting will unleash the hidden potentials this phone has

"download whore" : I like your description

You need to root it before you can run market enabler. Doesn't matter that you buy it in Spore