Hi,
It seems all the custom ROMs are using the TouchWiz interface. Is anybody looking to maintain a ROM which does not have the TouchWiz launcher and Samsung mail apps etc?
Personally, I find the standard Google launcher, monochrome menus and standard mail app much nicer than the TW version, however there are interesting apps like the video player and updated kernel, drivers etc I would like to take advantage of.
I know there are plenty of other people who also do not like the TW experience, but it seems that all the ROMs in the sticky above have all chosen to take on TouchWiz.
Thanks,
Neil.
Bonsai ROM.
Itaintrite said:
Bonsai ROM.
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Nope'. They claim they are not intending to maintain two ROMs. They have updated their TW ROM and not their non-TW ROM.
Blazar by Poitie?
iPeel said:
Nope'. They claim they are not intending to maintain two ROMs. They have updated their TW ROM and not their non-TW ROM.
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Is the final Bonsai non-TW rom that buggy?
Questions or Problems Should Not Be Posted in the Development Forum
Please Post in the Correct Forums and Read THIS
Moving to General
You wouldn't even have to use the search function to see this post on the front page of the development section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200387
And, not that I'm a mod, but clearly Questions should go to the Q&A section
ralexand said:
You wouldn't even have to use the search function to see this post on the front page of the development section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200387
And, not that I'm a mod, but clearly Questions should go to the Q&A section
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That's because somebody put a post in there, I do know how to use a search thanks, and I do understand how a forum works. I'll try that ROM thanks.
I put the post in the Development section as it was a question to developers or maintainers of ROMs. I didn't realise this forum is so hard faced about 100% of questions absolutely having to be placed in the Q&A section, even when the topic is relevant to the section.
Might be worth updating the ROMs sticky in the development section to note that Blazar has a Non-TW option.
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Since we have a thread where the latest Radio ROMs are available,
would not be a thread about all shipped roms good too
and could gather there?
Ganii said:
Since we have a thread where the latest Radio ROMs are available,
would not be a thread about all shipped roms good too
and could gather there?
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For this to work you'd need the approval of each rom chef. Plus you'd update thread with each new release?
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Hm,thought maybe a dev or mod can make this possible.
Because saw this at few other device sections.
Approval from ROM chef?
I mean collecting all/or most original shipped ROMs (RUU.exe)
Fallen Spartan said:
For this to work you'd need the approval of each rom chef. Plus you'd update thread with each new release?
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Think he means all OEM ROMs, like all of these Stock Z ROMs that're being posted, and any/all g2 AOSP Stock ROMs, straight from the manufacturers.
Jep,right.
I know about "shipped rom" site,but only some ROMs there
Knock your socks off if you wanna dig through all this threads to collect them into a thread you create.
I'm not familiar with Desire rom or else i would
Or post it in the pinned radios roms etc thread and i'll find a way to get it into post 2 with you as the poster
So I wanted to install a GE 4.3 Rom onto my AT&T S4 however I am finding it difficult to find one due to the fact that there are so many versions of it from different developers. I just want the most stable and most up to date 4.3 GE rom for my S4. I'm still new to the forums so I'm also having some trouble navigating so if anyone could link me to the best or most recommended build of the GE 4.3 rom that would be much appreciated!
I personally like Kangabean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349077
There is an entire Google Edition thread in the General section. Check out out and see what most folks over there are using. Cheers
also, you don't list your phone variant/carrier
when flashing the i9505 roms you need to flash the correct carrier kernel
and maybe even loki-doki
sorry if you are already aware of this, just putting it out--
check the original android development tab for this devices forum, many of the roms have updated to 4.3
xBeerdroiDx said:
There is an entire Google Edition thread in the General section. Check out out and see what most folks over there are using. Cheers
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I actually tried to look for this thread however I'm unable to find it....do I go into top devices > find my device > then general? or just general from the start.....
Or if possible could you link me to this thread?
custo said:
I personally like Kangabean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349077
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+1 Kangabean is what you want.
Hey guys, just rooted and installed SafeStrap on my att gs4. Is there a list of roms compatible with SafeStrap? I know 4.2.x roms, but what confuses me is which ones? Some ppl say it has to be a 4.2.x "touch-wiz" based rom, other say you can run any 4.2.x rom, hence Google Edition rom(non "touch-wiz"). Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks
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Hey guys, just rooted and installed SafeStrap on my att gs4. Is there a list of roms compatible with SafeStrap? I know 4.2.x roms, but what confuses me is which ones? Some ppl say it has to be a 4.2.x "touch-wiz" based rom, other say you can run any 4.2.x rom, hence Google Edition rom(non "touch-wiz"). Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks
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I told myself I wouldn't be that guy, but... Search. The "Official SafeStrap Q&A" is less than 10 topics below yours, in the same forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
FrozenDragoon said:
I told myself I wouldn't be that guy, but... Search. The "Official SafeStrap Q&A" is less than 10 topics below yours, in the same forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
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. I know the OP in that link says 4.2 touchwiz based roms ONLY. Google Edition rom isnt touchwiz based and others have said they ran non touchwiz roms, as long as its a 4.2...This is conflicting, figure someone can help me clear it up.
The only roms that can run are those that work on the touchwiz kernel. GPE is built with one, so it works. Besides that, only roms using touchwiz or GPE as a base work (no AOSP, nothing that requires a different kernel like 4.3)
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GrapeBandit said:
. I know the OP in that link says 4.2 touchwiz based roms ONLY. Google Edition rom isnt touchwiz based and others have said they ran non touchwiz roms, as long as its a 4.2...This is conflicting, figure someone can help me clear it up.
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As far as i understand it, it's the Kernal. For whatever reason, (this is the part I don't really get) the few GPE ROMs in that thread work with the TW Kernal. But ROMs that require their own Kernal, like CyogenMod, do not work.
Kind of confusing, yes, but this is exactly the type of question that that thread was designed for. And I'm sure you are not the first person to ask it. I'm not saying read through all 80 something pages, but I'm sure the answer is in there somewhere.
The GPE ROMs do not work 100%, either. Due to the missing GPE Kernal, they cannot be seen when plugged in to a computer, cause the drivers it calls for dont match the Kernal used. (Again, as far as I understand it).
Alright questions have been answered. Link to thread where all answers can be found was posted as well. As I closed the other similar question thread I will close this one as well.
OP if you have any questions regarding this decision please feel free to contact me via PM
EFM
Have a great day!
Hello to everyone, I'm new in rooting and flashing but I tried sometimes. Now I'm on stock lollipop 5.0 I tried unroot as I saw on you tube but I can't get ota updates anymore even after wipe data reset etc. My fingerprint scanner is not working and also the camera is blacked sometimes. I wanna ask if I can solve all this and also if there is a fast and smooth rom with no problems. I read something about the zombie rom which is like s6. I hate touchwiz and maybe the new one is better. Can anyone give some advise?
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Giorgio1785 said:
Hello to everyone
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Try wiping and flashing a stock rom in Odin. As for fast and smooth roms, the fastest roms are usually CyanogenMod or it's forks. I wouldn't recommend Zombie rom, as it has some basic bugs which need to be ironed out. And it's still running standard S5 touchwiz (plus some nice S6 mods and apps).
Basically if you want a stable, fast and non-touchwiz rom CM is the way to go.
Otherwise it's all very individual and depends on how you use your device, so the best way to know is to try for yourself. Threads about the "best rom" are usually forbidden. Also, since you say that you're a newbie I highly recommed to take some time to read ALL OF THE STICKY THREADS in each section of the S5 forum. Reading them usually helps A LOT. :good:
Please Post All Questions In The Q&A Section.
They do not belong in the General Section.
If you are missing your threads, this is probably why.
They will be moved or closed depending on their material
PS. Do not post a new thread in Q&A, instead this thread will be moved by site staff.
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Thanks a lot for your answer and I'm sorry I didn't know about the forums terms cause i we in a rush to fix it. I ll do my best to search better and posting in the Q-A section
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After trying lots of ROMs 5.1.1 and 6 that didn't make me happy I'm back on stock 5.0.1 which was the last release for my phone. I like it the best since it's the only ROM that hasn't major bugs and it remains fast over time where the custom ROMs suffer from major lag after time and weird crashes I do not experience in the stock ROM.
I would like however to get rid of all the bloatware.
Is there a stock ROM which is optimised and debloated? I don't seem to find one and I've looked around believe me.
Hope anyone has a good tip.
Sorry bro,can't help you but
There is a rule where you shouldn't post "what ROM to chose"
So your thread needs to be closed
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I don't think you actually can ask people for these kind of stuff on the Original Android forum.. This need to be asked in General Stuff i think or its just not asked and try yourself or in the ROM forums itself to ask how stock it is i dont know.
Ok thanks
Mods will move this thread to Q&A shortly, but if you're looking for customized stock ROMs, you want to look in the Development subforums, instead of the ORIGINAL Android Development subforums.