So I just got my a500 today from BB. (and I am pretty sure there will be many more on here later today)
I am already about to root it, but now I need to know which rom to go with.
Is there a thread where all the roms are compared and contrasted. I don't want to start a flame war.
I just want simple objective pros and cons of each rom. I searched but couldn't find such a thread and its overwhelming to go look at each Rom thread individually.
TIA!
viciouz said:
So I just got my a500 today from BB. (and I am pretty sure there will be many more on here later today)
I am already about to root it, but now I need to know which rom to go with.
Is there a thread where all the roms are compared and contrasted. I don't want to start a flame war.
I just want simple objective pros and cons of each rom. I searched but couldn't find such a thread and its overwhelming to go look at each Rom thread individually.
TIA!
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Sorry to dissapoint you but there is no "best rom " . There are no so many actually compared to the hd2 section for instance so I don't think you'll be overwhealmed with some reading. As long as you have CWM installed you can try them all and choose the one that suites your taste and needs. Some of them are ports, others are Acer based, there are 2 custom kernels as well, so go ahead and try. For some, particular features would be awesome,but for others the same features would be unwanted, that's why a comparisson like the one you suggest is irrelevant. Whatever you choose to do, read the stickies first. The "best rom thread" has been started over and over again in all of the device specific sections but always end up with the same answer - there's no such thing.
drkalo said:
Sorry to dissapoint you but there is no "best rom " . There are no so many actually compared to the hd2 section for instance so I don't think you'll be overwhealmed with some reading. As long as you have CWM installed you can try them all and choose the one that suites your taste and needs. Some of them are ports, others are Acer based, there are 2 custom kernels as well, so go ahead and try. For some, particular features would be awesome,but for others the same features would be unwanted, that's why a comparisson like the one you suggest is irrelevant. Whatever you choose to do, read the stickies first. The "best rom thread" has been started over and over again in all of the device specific sections but always end up with the same answer - there's no such thing.
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What's "CWM"?
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acron1 said:
What's "CWM"?
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ClockworkMod - custom recovery which enables you to flash, backup, wipe, partition etc.
acron1 said:
What's "CWM"?
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^He beat me
ClockWorkMod = recovery that will permit you to backup/wipe/flash roms.
If you download Acer Recovery Tool from the market you can use that app to install CWM very easily. Hope it helps.
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Since I cannot post in the development section, I will post this here.
I've been crawling the forums for some time now and I really appreciate kyrillos and Lestatios custom roms.
You guys are doing a really good job.
But one request for all the people active in the respected custom roms' threads:
Please stop spamming requests about what app shound be included in the rom and what launcher and so on...
Both Kyrillos and Lestat seem to tend trying to incorporate all suggestions that one raises in the threats.
Especially now, that the new froyo sources are available there are more important things to be done for our "rom heros".
incorporating "useless" apps to please 2 people just bloats the custom rom and keeps the devs from creating custom roms that are really "custom" on a much lower level, instead of just random pre-installed-app roms.
Kyrillos and Lestat: You need to be more arrogant!
You should be straight then it comes to developing your custom roms!
-one of your fans
mokopokko said:
Since I cannot post in the development section, I will post this here.
I've been crawling the forums for some time now and I really appreciate kyrillos and Lestatios custom roms.
You guys are doing a really good job.
But one request for all the people active in the respected custom roms' threads:
Please stop spamming requests about what app shound be included in the rom and what launcher and so on...
Both Kyrillos and Lestat seem to tend trying to incorporate all suggestions that one raises in the threats.
Especially now, that the new froyo sources are available there are more important things to be done for our "rom heros".
incorporating "useless" apps to please 2 people just bloats the custom rom and keeps the devs from creating custom roms that are really "custom" on a much lower level, instead of just random pre-installed-app roms.
Kyrillos and Lestat: You need to be more arrogant!
You should be straight then it comes to developing your custom roms!
-one of your fans
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I never promise. I say, "I'll see." :]
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3 FROYO
The Dark Lestat said:
I never promise. I say, "I'll see." :]
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3 FROYO
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Thats a caring, yet stead-fast Developer for you..!!! Great response Lestat, keep up your good work...!! We all love your ROMs...!!
Right,
if i want bloatware on my android i might as well install m$ office.
Beter to concentrate efforts on building a lean mean android machine.
Theres more than enough apps in the market for users to chose from.
Valid Question
I have the same issue, can't post in development and hate those spammers. But here's a valid question:
Now that there is a clean XXJLP on the lose, is it still better to install Krillios ROM or Lestagious ROM or to go with the new and shiny JPL?
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I have the same issue, can't post in development and hate those spammers. But here's a valid question:
Now that there is a clean XXJLP on the lose, is it still better to install Krillios ROM or Lestagious ROM or to go with the new and shiny JPL?
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Can you provide the link for the shiny new JPL...? I wouldnt mind taking a look and seeing how good/bad it is compared to KYrillos n Lestat ROMs....
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Can you provide the link for the shiny new JPL...? I wouldnt mind taking a look and seeing how good/bad it is compared to KYrillos n Lestat ROMs....
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Shiny new JPL ???
why do the guys share partial information
Hey everyone,
I'm an X G2x user, and over there in "G2x" land I rooted my phone first.
Then I flashed Clockwork recovery on it
THEN I had a smorgishboard selection of "Roms" to put on my phone.
Here's where i'm confused with the Galaxy S 2, and Terminology really..
What "do we have" here with the SGS2 so far?
Just rooting it? I see over on the dev section people talking about all these kernels... what is that? are they like Roms? Has anyone mad a rom? can we flash it like clockwork mod recovery?
Just a little confused with the differences in terminology and procedures over here on the samsung side.. thanks
No custom roms yet, no CWM either. Just kernels and root....the kernel is a bridge between applications and hardware basically. Terminology shouldn't be that much different really.
computermilk said:
Hey everyone,
Then I flashed Clockwork recovery on it
No clockwork for SGS 2
THEN I had a smorgishboard selection of "Roms" to put on my phone.
No roms for SGS2
Just rooting it? I see over on the dev section people talking about all these kernels... what is that? are they like Roms?
Kernels are the base interface between OS and hardware and part of a rom
Has anyone mad a rom? no can we flash it like clockwork mod recovery? no
Far to early for all that SGS2 been out a week + devs in many cases do not yet have SGS2 ( donate one to them ) .
Devs are not getting paid for all this work so as and when they find time and the money to buy SGS2 .
SGS2 is being worked on and no doubt more in the future .
jje
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Bear in mind things don't always get posted as soon as they're done. I don't like releasing things that I can't test, so I've got some stuff for as soon as mine actually turns up...
The stock issues have slowed things down a LOT.
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Bear in mind things don't always get posted as soon as they're done. I don't like releasing things that I can't test, so I've got some stuff for as soon as mine actually turns up...
The stock issues have slowed things down a LOT.
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When did you order yours? It seems like you've been waiting forever...
Thanks for the answers guys it was confusing me.
I'll wait for a CWM flash
computermilk said:
Thanks for the answers guys it was confusing me.
I'll wait for a CWM flash
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You can use Odin to flash newer ROMs and to root the device...it's pretty easy.
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You can use Odin to flash newer ROMs and to root the device...it's pretty easy.
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Oh yeah?
Is Odin better then Clockwork mod recovery? i'll go take a look over in the dev forums for the thread on it. thanks
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Oh yeah?
Is Odin better then Clockwork mod recovery? i'll go take a look over in the dev forums for the thread on it. thanks
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They're just different, CWM just doesn't need a PC to flash the FW...that's all.
pulser_g2 said:
Bear in mind things don't always get posted as soon as they're done. I don't like releasing things that I can't test, so I've got some stuff for as soon as mine actually turns up...
The stock issues have slowed things down a LOT.
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when is urs coming buddy ? i feel like posting it to you once i get my hands on this coming tuesday... because i have seen so many posts where you are quoting that you have been waiting for your device & its still not delivered because of delay..
is it true that you r waiting for the device with NFC or its just a delivery delay ?
hey guyz finally managed to custom update my nexus with Markdenver's Nexus One Stock 2.3.4 i was now just wondering can you install the htc sense add on separately or do i have to install a ROM with the sense. also if this is possible can you point me in the right direction thanks
Haven't heard of Mark Denver or the term sense "add-on"
But,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995445
Awesome rom, OP page flash instructions and complete/multiple system/data wipes critical
well, mark denver has released a tweaked 2.3.4 and its currently posted on this forom in development section, and i was asking if a external htc sense ui launcher could be installed to a rooted device, because i like the rom but want sense also, thats why i asked if a add on like app existed... ?
Gotcha
Use predominately 3 roms so don't pay close attn to all the roms on that thread
Understand what you are asking now and don't know, sorry
Did you ask the question in Denver's thead, assume so
rugmankc said:
Gotcha
Use predominately 3 roms so don't pay close attn to all the roms on that thread
Understand what you are asking now and don't know, sorry
Did you ask the question in Denver's thead, assume so
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yh. he hated the idea though, obviously not a sense fan, thats why am trying to find a external add on like app, thanks for your info though, probably gonna have to find a nice skin...
No, you have to flash the whole sense rom.
evilkorn,
well,
that's what I thought--but you never know
didn't think that question would fly well on his thread, but as above you never know till you ask
good luck
Hello All,
Its been a while since I have had some fun with my phone. Finally decided to get a custom ROM. But since I have been out of touch, so to speak, needed to know any good custom ROM that are available now.
Don't think you're allowed to ask questions like that.
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hell_storm2004 said:
Hello All,
Its been a while since I have had some fun with my phone. Finally decided to get a custom ROM. But since I have been out of touch, so to speak, needed to know any good custom ROM that are available now.
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Well, you are advised to pick up any ROM that will suit your needs. stock, CM, MIUI, aroma - feel free to choose from.
If still in doubts, ask your nanny. She definitely will change your ROM (after changing your milk bottle)
spamtrash said:
Well, you are advised to pick up any ROM that will suit your needs. stock, CM, MIUI, aroma - feel free to choose from.
If still in doubts, ask your nanny. She definitely will change your ROM (after changing your milk bottle)
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Your post matches your user name. Trash!
hell_storm2004 said:
Your post matches your user name. Trash!
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It seems that you want more serious answer. OK then.
As someone mentioned before, you, while entering the XDA, should be able to:
1. download several ROMs;
2. be able to read the feedback provided by the ROM's users;
3. On the above base, choose the ROM which suits you.
I honestly, deeply regret that you are unable to do the above steps by yourself?
What advice you can obtain at XDA forum? Maybe.. hmm.. ask your nanny? (as I stated before. If you do not have an a nanny, ask someone above 11y.o or IQ above 30).
Hi all, my wife wants me to enable flash on her Nexus 7 which I obviously can't do as she has the latest ROM from Google on it (4.4 I think ), what's a good custom ROM ( by good I mean stable not interested in overclocking and all that other stuff ) for this device ? I've tried googling but have been overwhelmed with information so I thought I'd try here. TIA.
pkfox said:
Hi all, my wife wants me to enable flash on her Nexus 7 which I obviously can't do as she has the latest ROM from Google on it (4.4 I think ), what's a good custom ROM ( by good I mean stable not interested in overclocking and all that other stuff ) for this device ? I've tried googling but have been overwhelmed with information so I thought I'd try here. TIA.
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Bro, 1. this is the wrong section, only ROM/kernel/mod threads belong here and 2. this type of thread is not allowed by the XDA rules, because there's not a best ROM, it depends on your personal preference [emoji28]
By the way, I'm using PA 4 stable and it works very well for my needing
Oops sorry, by best I meant comes reccomended - will post in proper place next time thanks
Thread moved
As for most recommended, that is not much different than asking best
This is a development site and members seeking "best" or "popular" or "recommended" are advised to read through the Development sections
The ROMs are all there and you can assume the ones on the first page are most recent and most popular
Read through the threads to see any issues and if they will affect your usage or not
No one uses their phone exactly the same as you or your wife. So it is best to decide for yourself as to what is best.
You will find most users of a ROM will think that one is the best or most stable, so it all depends on the user.