need help

[loveubuntu]

Rooting a ROM for a friend. Was wondering what is the best ROM-Kernel combo for best battery consumption? New to this phone and I have never rooted a GSM device (his is on tmobile).

While at it, can I skip the CID step if I'm rooting or do I have to have that step to be able to install any roms? Do the roms specify if it is for tmobile? TIA

 

[danperde]

Give Android Revolution a try. It's awesome. Skip CID, you need the custom ROM to recognize the phone as T-Mobile version, since the custom ROM is based on the European model. Take a look here. Battery wise, I got 24 hours with normal usage and 36 with light usage. Good enough for you?

 

[digiholic]

Give Android Revolution a try. It's awesome. Skip CID, you need the custom ROM to recognize the phone as T-Mobile version, since the custom ROM is based on the European model. Take a look here. Battery wise, I got 24 hours with normal usage and 36 with light usage. Good enough for you?

+1

It's a stable ROM that performs well. Since it's for a friend I'll assume you want something stable with ZERO bugs so you can flash once and forget it?

If you guys are more "power users" I say test out CM or MiUi. Or if you become "power users" one day.

 

[loveubuntu]

Thank you boys(or girls). That's exactly what I need, flash it and forget it.

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[loveubuntu]

Give Android Revolution a try. It's awesome. Skip CID, you need the custom ROM to recognize the phone as T-Mobile version, since the custom ROM is based on the European model. Take a look here. Battery wise, I got 24 hours with normal usage and 36 with light usage. Good enough for you?

To double check, no cid hack needed for revolution?

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[danperde]

To double check, no cid hack needed for revolution?

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It's recommended not to mess with CID. That way, the custom ROM identifies the correct version of the phone and you'll get all T-Mobile's extras: wi-fi calling, visual voice mail, etc.