User Reviews on New ROMS

[nishantrathee]

1. Hi all , XDA rocks and all the guys there cooking the ROMS for us , I call u " VOX Chefs"

2. Now for the benefit of all I have opened this thread where all of can give out our experiences on "NEO ROM for Vox v0.9" , "XIP 20202 in Dr. Martin's Windows Mobile 6.1 v1.1" and "Windows Mobile 6.1 v1.1" and which one is the best in terms of speed , user interaction and other features.

3. This well help new users and share our experiences.

Thank you

[matrix77]

Now I have moved from "Dr. Martin's Windows Mobile 6.1 v1.1 (XIP 20202)" to "VoxRomNEO_v0.9a (XIP 20202)" so I did a core player benchmark with the same song from my memory card, on both and the NEO rom seems to be faster:

Dr. Martin's WM 6.1 v1.1:
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/2272/benchwm61xip2020oe1.jpg





NEO ROM for Vox :
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2115/benchneouj8.jpg

I've moved from dr.Gonzo rom because it has a bug with earpice volume control that is not working and sometimes the sound is too loud so it is distorsioned and I can't find the solution for that.

[DeadOne]

Could you test WM 6.1 v1.0 by LeFab47 alias fireburned with new xip 20202 the same way?

http://st.free.fr/phpmyvisites.php?url=http://webexperiences.free.fr/LeFab47_Vox/VoxRomWM6.1XIP20202_v1.0.zip&id=102833&pagename=FILE:VoxRomWM6.1XIP20202_v1.0.zip

[nishantrathee]

I have tried all the ROMs avialable here. And I settled with XIP 20202 in Dr. Martin's Windows Mobile 6.1 v1.1 with HTC diamond Theme with dockstation works wonders for me

[cease]

The following are my experiences on the stability of the various ROMs I have tried. I will also state whether I've experienced speed increases.

As for features, people will have to review the individual ROM write-ups for feature functionality. Lots of tools have been added to the various ROMs which make them more or less useful, but that is in the eye of the user.

- HTC Original ROM: Baseline ROM, all ROMs below are compared to this ROM: It is stable, no hangs, power downs.
- HTC Update dated 28 Jan. 2008: Stable, no hangs, faster than original
- Dr. Martin's 6.1 ROM: Powers down the device unexpectedly; remedy not found, removing my applications did not help
- Dr. Martin's 6.1 ROM with XIP: Powers down the device unexpectedly (same as above), is slightly faster than Dr. Martin 6.1 ROM alone.
- NEO ROM with XIP: Powers down the device unexpectedly (same as above), faster than Dr. Martin 6.1 ROM.
- WM 6.1 v1.0 by LeFab47: Works great, no more device power down, faster than Dr. Martin 6.1 ROM; MY FAVORITE
* I have not tried the Lite ROMS or the various 96dpi ROMs

[matrix77]

I've never had unexpectedly powers down with any rom.
Now I'll try WM 6.1 v1.0 by LeFab47, I did'n know that it exist.
Any more info about it?

[matrix77]

Could you test WM 6.1 v1.0 by LeFab47 alias fireburned with new xip 20202 the same way?

http://st.free.fr/phpmyvisites.php?url=http://webexperiences.free.fr/LeFab47_Vox/VoxRomWM6.1XIP20202_v1.0.zip&id=102833&pagename=FILE:VoxRomWM6.1XIP20202_v1.0.zip
Here it is:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1742/lefabue8.jpg

The good news is that with this rom control of earpice volume is working an I think I will use this rom ....:)

[h4waii]

@matrix77;

I had serious distortion issues with radio 4.1.13.60. Did this only happen when you flashed the new radio? I would have intermittent hearing on the ear piece and distortion at all volume levels, I could barely use my phone for the past few weeks.

In anticipation of replacing my vibrate motor, I also ordered an ear piece. I will be installing it when it arrives, however this morning I flashed back down to .54 and it seems to have cleared up any distortion issues. Mind you, the previous problem I was having was very inconsistent - I will test over the next few days and report. However you might want to look at dropping down a version on radio, I am using the WM6.1 w/ new XIP 2020.

[matrix77]

I didn't have distortion problem before, but after flashig with "LeFab47 alias fireburned" NEO rom,and now their WM6.1 the distorsion is gone at all volume leves too, I will test it over the next few day to see if it will come back or no. I didn't change the radio version, it is still the latest one 4.1.13.60
What rom are you useing and does the volume control for earpice is working?
Dr Gonzo rom with new xip?

[DeadOne]

So according to those tests, neo is the fastest rom out there?

[h4waii]

@matrix77;

I'm on Hikey's cooked WM6.1 with XIP/2020 and the volume control works fine on it as did it with all the interations of Gonzo WM6.1 in the past. I think I'll be staying with this one for quite some time.

[nishantrathee]

Thank you all for your overwhelming response. This thread will definately help newbie who are yet to decide on which ROM to use. Are there are more ROM avialable on some other forums which any of the member has tried ?

[frauhottelmann]

I am on my own custom ROM (6.1) and I find it quite fast! :)

[skchattha]

i just started using Hikey's ROM 6.1, suberb & amazing specialy in fonts clarity.

[nishantrathee]

Please give download link and screenshots for Hikey's cooked WM6.1 with XIP/2020 ROM
Anybody tried Windows Mobile Lite 6.1 , reference link is given below :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2129066&postcount=1

[frauhottelmann]

I guess after 500 downloads at least a couple of people should be able to review it. ^^

[tipu2185]

There are benchmarks shown in this thread but no one has compared pros and cons of different rom. I am new here, can some senior member make comparison. I shall be thankful.:o

[tipu2185]

Check this one also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2450383&postcount=9

[skchattha]

i dont know how many of you people know that Hikey ROM gives best clarity of fonts in start menu and JAVA apps like Opera mini. Yeah, try it and see it.

[mohanidno]

Hi, can you post the link to the HTC's rom from january ?

thanks

[frottage]

Has anyone been able to successfully download Hikey's latest offering ?


Personally, whilst I adore the 96dpi roms, I just havent cone accross one that is completely sorted - there just seem to be too many things hanging and not working properly, which is a shame because the screen is so much more "useable"

[skchattha]

I am using Hikey latest ROM, best out of all bests! :D

I would stick with it finally or hikey new updates. Leaving others ROM and updates...:D

[frottage]

I am using Hikey latest ROM, best out of all bests! :D

I would stick with it finally or hikey new updates. Leaving others ROM and updates...:D

Any chance you could post it for download somewhere like rapidshare ?

[tuleggi]

I love the graphics of "WM 6.1 (96 dpi) version for Vox" and there is no problem of power down!!
It is also faster than original and Martins v1.0

[Hikey]

I am using Hikey latest ROM, best out of all bests! :D

I would stick with it finally or hikey new updates. Leaving others ROM and updates...:D

LOL~~~ I am glad that you like it.

[tuleggi]

Hi Hikey,
can you make a "best of the best" version of the 96dpi? as already said it is the much useable, I wont go back to the standard resolution I think :)
Thanks

[frottage]

can someone post a link to Hikey's latest VOX ROM ?

[tipu2185]

I tried Hickey rom in which he update Martins rom with new Xip. After that I have started to have distortion in calls. At higher volume it is difficult to understand. Now I am on Lefab but distortion is still there.
But on the other hand hikey is only chef update his roms and he does not have a proper thread here so we could know what he has in his roms.

Hopefuly lefab updates his WM6.1 rom.:( I am sick of this distortion.

[birdibird]

Neo 0,9 rulez!
It is so good that I decided to stay with it and give up wm6.1 for a while :p

[matrix77]

Same test with same mp3 song, you can compare it with tests from the first page:
WM6.1 CLEAN ROM v1.1 [XIP 20262] by LeFab47 alias fireburned
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5892/wm61cleanv11vz1.jpg

It would be nice if the fireburned will work on a rom with some more apps on it, like NoData, missed call/sms reminder...