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branko.savic
17-04-2008, 01:13 PM
After formating my athena it automatically starts to install something!
Does anyone know what it installs and if it is possible to stop it from doing that?

I want to make a new fresh installation and only install programs that I like and want!

I have the original WM6 rom!

Please help!
techntrek
17-04-2008, 01:45 PM
I think you are seeing the device initialization, something that HTC has inserted into the ROM installation process. Not something you want to stop if you want the drivers so everything works.
Confucious
17-04-2008, 02:02 PM
It is the Extended ROM - basically all the customisation your carrier installs.
But why on earth use a standard ROM rather than an AP one?
branko.savic
17-04-2008, 02:10 PM
It is the Extended ROM - basically all the customisation your carrier installs.
But why on earth use a standard ROM rather than an AP one?

AP one?
I am not familiar with that, what is it?

Thanks in advance!
Confucious
17-04-2008, 02:18 PM
AP = Athena Project

A group of very clever people have created ROMS for the Athena with all the good biots and none of the bad bits.
The latest version is 3.0 Dual at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346221
But 4.0 is finished and will be released when the unlocker is ready.
branko.savic
17-04-2008, 02:20 PM
AP = Athena Project

A group of very clever people have created ROMS for the Athena with all the good biots and none of the bad bits.
The latest version is 3.0 Dual at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346221
But 4.0 is finished and will be released when the unlocker is ready.

Thanks, will check it out now!
branko.savic
17-04-2008, 03:18 PM
Thanks, will check it out now!

If I install the AP 3 Rom, will I void my warranty?
irus
17-04-2008, 05:16 PM
yes, because you have to use olipro's unlocker first so your device can be super CID

edit: your original question - i think but im not for sure be if you stick the stylus in the back and and do a soft reset right before the customizations start then next time your phone loads it wont load that stuff but there is some stuff in there you might want.
raskell
17-04-2008, 05:27 PM
edit: your original question - i think but im not for sure be if you stick the stylus in the back and and do a soft reset right before the customizations start then next time your phone loads it wont load that stuff but there is some stuff in there you might want.

Quite Correct! A soft reset during the three second warning will bypass the customizations. No harm in trying it without the customizations, then do a hard reset and let them install. If you don't need any of the extras, you can hard reset again and bypass again with the soft reset. :D
Confucious
17-04-2008, 06:08 PM
If I install the AP 3 Rom, will I void my warranty?

Yes - although you can flash back to an official ROM your device will have to be super CID - but most operators don't notice the super CID and people have claimed off their warranty successfully. One person recently got their device back from T-Mob and it was CID locked again!