Hi All
We have decided to build a comparative list of Rom for comparison. ROM's will be measured by the testers on 5 categories and hopefully we could get a honest opinion from the testers and not just a 5/5 for everything because they are a fanboy ...
ROM's will also be divided into 3 specific categories. Stock (Stock ROM provided from Samsung via update in Kies), Custom Original (Original ROM's by Dev's), Kitchen (Custom Original ROM's cooked and tweaked to perfection by a other Dev)
When providing us feedback on the ROM's please do so in the format below so we could add them to the corresponding list and add them to the graph that will follow in the 3rd Post.
Please try to be as Objective as possible. No point in having everything score 5/5
ROM Name goes here - By Tester
Version of ROM:
Android Version:
ROM Date:
Rom Type:
UI flexibility:
Common Bugs:
General user Experience:
Browser "html5test.com":
Browser Experience:
Link to ROM:
Ratings from 0.1 - 5.0 (0.1 being lowest and 5.0 being highest)
Speed:
Setup:
Connectivity:
Look and feel:
Theme'ing:
If you feel the information provided is not accurate please just specify witch ROM you are referring to and what information is not correct as below and then a reason as to why you say so.
Stock Rom
Version: Actually 2.3.5
Reason for Edit: Made a typo when I submitted the rom information
This will help us to update the list timeously and accurately.
Stock Roms
I9100XFA - By Toxicdust
Version of ROM: N/A
Android Version: 2.3.4
ROM Date: 9 Sept 2011
Rom Type: Stock
UI flexibility: Portrait only with no lag at all. Lag presents itself in the application drawer when running a custom launcher with a live wallpaper
Common Bugs: N/A
General user Experience: Everything works as intended, TW is quick as usual with no laggy transitions or any lag in the Application drawer even when a live wallpaper is present.
Browser "html5test.com": 182 plus 1 bonus point
Browser Experience: Quick browsing. Switching tabs sometimes present a bit of Lag.
Link to ROM: N/A
Ratings from 0.1 - 5.0 (0.1 being lowest and 5.0 being highest)
Speed: 4.5
Setup: 3.5
Connectivity: 4.0
Look and feel: 3.0
Theme'ing: 0.1 - No built in theme support
Custom Original
Rarity Rom by lilbrat
Version of ROM: v3.85, although at the time development was halted I believe it was up to 4.2 or 4.5
Android Version: 2.3.5
ROM Date: Nov 2011
Rom Type: Custom Original
UI flexibility: Works well with both TW and after markets (currently using Go Launcher EX)
Common Bugs: none
General user Experience: Works very well and very stable though I'm an average user I haven't upgraded to any of the newer kernels or other things for me it works just fine. Battery life is ok ..average 2 days but like I said I'm an average user..few phone calls,sms..wifi and gps occasionally, Bluetooth for headset when I'm out..
Browser "html5test.com": Dolphin HD 7.3.. 182 plus 1, Firefox (Aurora) while still very new (beta with nightly updates..buggy) 318 plus 9
Browser Experience: It works well with Dolphin, and YouTube Facebook ect.
Link to ROM: Development currently has been halted..
Ratings from 0.1 - 5.0 (0.1 being lowest and 5.0 being highest)
Speed: 4
Setup: 3.8 takes a while to set up..
Connectivity: 5
Look and feel: 4.3
Theme'ing: 3.5 you need to try different things out that you want to add some things work some don't..
ROM Name goes here
Version of ROM:
Android Version:
ROM Date:
Rom Type: Custom Original
UI flexibility:
Common Bugs:
General user Experience:
Browser "html5test.com":
Browser Experience:
Link to ROM:
Ratings from 0.1 - 5.0 (0.1 being lowest and 5.0 being highest)
Speed:
Setup:
Connectivity:
Look and feel:
Theme'ing:
Kitchen
ROM Checkrom revoHD v4 - By adamski123
Version of ROM: v4
Android Version: 2.3.6
ROM Date: latest update feb 8th (new kitchen) v6 coming soon.
Rom Type: Kitchen
UI flexibility: stock touchwiz. Nice and smooth.
Common Bugs: None known of
General user Experience: In my eyes best gingerbread rom. Fast and stable with the option to mod and tweak via the kitchen app.
Browser "html5test.com": i got 182 but i don't recommend taking that score to seriously
Browser Experience: Standard Samsung browser, good and fast, but tab support could be better.
Link to ROM: Will link when I get near a comp.
Ratings from 0.1 - 5.0 (0.1 being lowest and 5.0 being highest)
Speed: 4.8
Setup: 4.0
Connectivity: 4.0
Look and feel: 4.0
Theme'ing: 4.8
ROM Name goes here
Version of ROM:
Android Version:
ROM Date:
Rom Type: Kitchen
UI flexibility:
Common Bugs:
General user Experience:
Browser "html5test.com":
Browser Experience:
Link to ROM:
Ratings from 0.1 - 5.0 (0.1 being lowest and 5.0 being highest)
Speed:
Setup:
Connectivity:
Look and feel:
Theme'ing:
Graphs as set out as per our criteria. The values given have been converted to account for 20% in each category
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I hope you know enough to make valid comparisons.
Well done for trying
s2d4 said:
I hope you know enough to make valid comparisons.
Well done for trying
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Well no one else will put in the effort so I will at least try. If there is any suggestions or fields that should be added please feel free to comment.
I will not personally flash to all the roms at all but will rely solely on user feedback to at least get a basic comparison going in the start.
toxicdust said:
Well no one else will put in the effort so I will at least try. If there is any siggestions or fields that should be added please feel free to comment.
I will not personally flash to all the roms at all but will rely solely on user feedback to at least get a basic comparison going in the start.
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I see..
I was hoping that detailed comparison could be made.
Like themer roms, kanger roms, original dev roms.
Not just ppl with no clue making comments...
for instance, when jkay releases, numerous rom cooks just packages the framework-re.apk (maybe with png changes), plus add whatever other apk mods others have done, add someone's kernel, zip it up and call it a their rom.
or worse, mix and match apks between other releases and call it their own
Special mention needs to be done to differentiate all this between the good guys and the others.
For example, look at what hyperdroid v6 has done.
Without waiting for jkay, incorporated 14 toggles, added edt/ tsm tweaks, and make it play nice with the Hyperdroidparts to control it all.
Adding their own brand new red pill recovery and kernel, and even sharing the recovery with syah for a community collaboration effort.
Multidpi also came from hyperdroid.., smooth spinners tweaks,
updates to vrtheme via surgeons etc.
EDIT: You might want to remove quadrant as that only kills the credibility of the thread.
Well that's the whole thing. I want to list them but only the main players. Not the mix and match ones cause there are literally hundreds of them and they are all the same in 90% of all aspects.
I am editing the 2nd post a lot so refresh on occasion to see if there is something new.
I think I will stick with what we have now in the listed comparisons. If anyone has anything to add feel free and I will just add it to the list of Items.
s2d4 said:
You might want to remove quadrant as that only kills the credibility of the thread.
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Any suggestions as to a bench to use that's a little more accurate? I have no idea what to use as a bench tbh
AnTuTu is a good bench.
B3311 said:
AnTuTu is a good bench.
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-Took out irrelevant joke-
Thanks will replace quadrant with that
Anyway ... I think this is what the OP of that thread was looking for.
Sensation 2.0 rom with his own sexy theme...looks all great..and functions buttery smooth....maybe u can add in the list with other ROMS...
Lol ... I am actually trying to find some of the ROM's and cant even find the original threads as there are so many of them for different things.
If someone could link some of the ROM's we need to list or have listed it would be appreciated.
oinkylicious said:
But there's still nothing useful in here, just some vague statement about battery life on a "stock ROM" "Battery Life: 2 Days Moderate use to 5 Days minimal Use" seriously? Or was this part a joke? And no actual mention of which stock ROM the few random statements referred to (besides 2.3.4, which must be pretty old).
I'm actually against the idea of a compilation thread . Sure you might think it'll remove some of the clutter from these forums and daily "best ROM" threads (in all honesty, it won't, the people starting those threads don't read stickies or search), but it'd be quickly outdated and be full of the usual "I think x ROM is best with y kernel because of z".
For a user to get an idea of current ROMs, all it requires is an opening of the development forum(s), pressing CTRL+f, typing [ROM] and ticking "Highlight all" in whatever browser is used. Read first post for changelog/screenshots and making up own mind.
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I was against the orginal idea too oinky, but it can work. I'll be in contact with toxicdust shortly and we'll get this done - promise.
You know your **** - help us! Send a PM.
oinkylicious said:
But there's still nothing useful in here, just some vague statement about battery life on a "stock ROM" "Battery Life: 2 Days Moderate use to 5 Days minimal Use" seriously? Or was this part a joke? And no actual mention of which stock ROM the few random statements referred to (besides 2.3.4, which must be pretty old).
I'm actually against the idea of a compilation thread . Sure you might think it'll remove some of the clutter from these forums and daily "best ROM" threads (in all honesty, it won't, the people starting those threads don't read stickies or search), but it'd be quickly outdated and be full of the usual "I think x ROM is best with y kernel because of z".
For a user to get an idea of current ROMs, all it requires is an opening of the development forum(s), pressing CTRL+f, typing [ROM] and ticking "Highlight all" in whatever browser is used. Read first post for changelog/screenshots and making up own mind.
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Valid points. Thanks for the reply. I am using this stock rom but i should have probably added that I have the extended original 2000mah battery.
I do agree to some extent that it might get dated but when someone does a update or does review a new rom it takes 3 min to give your opinion and do a quick bench and just wrote everything down. I know it will take commitment from the community and obviously Dev's would want to boast with the Roms. There is no better way that a shootout for devs to actually go back and work on their rom to get better performance or less bugs ect ect.
Ultimately Users get better roms and there is a little bit of competition between the Devs for brag rights ofc
All in good sport I have to add.
s2d4 said:
I see..
I was hoping that detailed comparison could be made.
Like themer roms, kanger roms, original dev roms.
Not just ppl with no clue making comments...
for instance, when jkay releases, numerous rom cooks just packages the framework-re.apk (maybe with png changes), plus add whatever other apk mods others have done, add someone's kernel, zip it up and call it a their rom.
or worse, mix and match apks between other releases and call it their own
Special mention needs to be done to differentiate all this between the good guys and the others.
For example, look at what hyperdroid v6 has done.
Without waiting for jkay, incorporated 14 toggles, added edt/ tsm tweaks, and make it play nice with the Hyperdroidparts to control it all.
Adding their own brand new red pill recovery and kernel, and even sharing the recovery with syah for a community collaboration effort.
Multidpi also came from hyperdroid.., smooth spinners tweaks,
updates to vrtheme via surgeons etc.
EDIT: You might want to remove quadrant as that only kills the credibility of the thread.
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since only the quadrant advice was taken, how are you going to differentiate the level of development by the rom makers?
toxicdust said:
Hi All
Seeing as this tread was motivated by some other trolls in a other thread I decided to take it upon myself to build a comparison list of Rom's out there and add their information to it.
This will ofc be a community effort to eliminate noob threads as some call it so for the last time share your collective knowledge and then you can refer all the noobs to this thread every single time.
If you feel the information in this topic is incorrect then please don't throw a hissy fit. Rather just correct it in a post and I will update the 1st post. If you want your rom to feature in this tread also reffer me to your roms page with all the relevant information so that I could find it there to update the tread with.
Please use the following template to Provide information for the ROM's being tested. This would help in getting them all together and tweaking them where needed.
Version of ROM:
ROM Date:
Battery:
Battery Life:
UI flexibility:
AnTuTu Score:
Common Bugs:
General user Experience:
Browser "html5test.com":
Browser Experience:
Link to ROM:
If you feel the information provided is not accurate please just specify witch ROM you are referring to and what information is not correct as below and then a reason as to why you say so.
Stock Rom
Version: Actually 2.3.5
Reason for Edit:
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I like the effort. Here are my suggestions
1) Categorize ROMS into AOSP, Stock and Mix and compare ROMS within their respective groups. Everyone knows the limitations that AOSP has at the moment.
2) Battery life is highly subjective, your findings might be considered flawed. Rather do a control test on each ROM with a few fixed apps/push/sync that almost everone uses. Post Battery usage and graph for each. You will also have to worry about screen on time.
3) Bench marks are again dependant on kernel, governor, scheduler (Please correct me if im wrong here, but i know that using VR gives better benchmark scores). Unless they are again maintained, a comparison would not prove any point.
Again, please do correct me I am incorrect anywhere.
I am actually very impressed with whats happening here.
Respect to all of you.
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s2d4 said:
since only the quadrant advice was taken, how are you going to differentiate the level of development by the rom makers?
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That's why I need people like you to help and define what is needed so we can get relevant information.
jayerfernandes said:
I like the effort. Here are my suggestions
1) Categorize ROMS into AOSP, Stock and Mix and compare ROMS within their respective groups. Everyone knows the limitations that AOSP has at the moment.
2) Battery life is highly subjective, your findings might be considered flawed. Rather do a control test on each ROM with a few fixed apps/push/sync that almost everone uses. Post Battery usage and graph for each. You will also have to worry about screen on time.
3) Bench marks are again dependant on kernel, governor, scheduler (Please correct me if im wrong here, but i know that using VR gives better benchmark scores). Unless they are again maintained, a comparison would not prove any point.
Again, please do correct me I am incorrect anywhere.
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1. I could split it into the 3 groups and then categorize it accordingly. @s2d4 - would this help or do you think there should be better defined sections for them?
2. Agreed. There are a lot of variables that could make the test vary in results and it is very subjective. Could you give more detail as to what we should be seeing rather then Battery life.
3. If that is true we it could still be useful to the extent of determining if the rom is high in performance or rather a battery saver. I truly think if its the fastest out there it will consume the most battery doing so as well. Although that is subjective but could be relevant.
jayerfernandes said:
I like the effort. Here are my suggestions
1) Categorize ROMS into AOSP, Stock and Mix and compare ROMS within their respective groups. Everyone knows the limitations that AOSP has at the moment.
2) Battery life is highly subjective, your findings might be considered flawed. Rather do a control test on each ROM with a few fixed apps/push/sync that almost everone uses. Post Battery usage and graph for each. You will also have to worry about screen on time.
3) Bench marks are again dependent on kernel, governor, scheduler (Please correct me if im wrong here, but i know that using VR gives better benchmark scores). Unless they are again maintained, a comparison would not prove any point.
Again, please do correct me I am incorrect anywhere.
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Sent a PM to toxicdust, hope the hatchet is well and truly buried (and not in anyone's cranial matter either...). But he's the boss - his idea AFAIC.
1 - Agree completely. I haven't and won't try any CM9/MIUI ROMs, and am not interested in ICS before an official release. Any help/reviews/feedback would be hugely appreciated here.
2 - Agree. Too subjective to bother with, IMO. Forgot to ask toxicdust about this. If you're there toxic, what do you think? Trouble with your suggestion is the subjectivity of "apps everyone uses". For example, I'm the only person on this planet who isn't on Facebook or Twitter, doesn't use Google Maps, and I don't use e-mail on my phone - I don't want to be available to all and sundry 24/7. I'm pretty sure I don't fit a "usual user" profile.. But hey! I'm special... Suggest a list of apps that you think the majority use, and we'll try to collate battery stats from there. Good?
3 - I want to drop benchmark scores completely. Individual use etc makes it too subjective for me, and the last thing a noob needs is seeing a score - "oooohhhh! 3045060604+3 on Quadrant! This must be the ROM for me, lolz"...
Keep the ideas coming.
Gotta swallow my pride - which I do gladly - and admit that this is a damn good idea - we've just got to do it properly.
I can't theme and I can't code - but this ensures I'm doing something for the community.
I can write though
OFF TOPIC
By the way - I've got no problem with the removal of many of my posts on this thread- would just like to know who's doing it?
I realise that I'm not owed an explanation, and I'm not asking for one either - this isn't a democracy, as I've posted myself at least 40606003 times.
I'm not sending a general PM to all mods, so can the mystery mod please PM me?
Once more, I'll stress that I have no problem with you guys deleting - just curious.
Thanks.
Bets $1213256990 that I won't get a reply
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Know the feeling. Mine are disappearing quicker than Lord Lucan.
I'm pretty sure it's a mod on a grassy knoll with a sidekick in the book depository. I just can't prove it yet
B3311 said:
Thanks for the suggestions....just can't prove it yet
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To much to quote. Agree on your suggestions I will fix the 1st posts quick. I sent you a PM back.
I reported all the Posts with a "Post not relevant to topic" So that the posts could get deleted Wanted to Start this tread properly and that would just have brought everyone down in any ways
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(edit 9 dec. 2010) - Poll modification: supercurio's Standard Voodoo stable instead of Froyo standard JPM kernel with su from Superuser apk included
Many kernels out there
Some are compiled, others are patched.
Some users will stick to the stock kernel.
Which one do you prefer ? Or which one would recommend (or not)?
Battery perfomance vs speed?
Responsiveness, stability, risks, etc.
Flash or not to flash?
I think this could become a nice discussion, for all kind of audience, experienced users or not.
Kernel discussion, apart from whatever integrated lag-fix solutions or cooked roms applied.
Here is a partial list with kernels for the sgs :
SpeedMod Froyo 342MB RAM
[OC-UV-TINYRCU-BFQ-ZRAM] Super Optimized Kernel
YA-OK! Yet-another Optimised Kernel
[2.6.32][OC/UV][1.28G/1.2G/1.12G][Fast Scaling]
[z4mod] Breaking free from RFS [Stage II - version 0.3 Alpha - With online patcher!]
z4mod kernels (lagfix + root)
Trasig's Kernel http://kernel.1ug.org
supercurio's Standard Voodoo stable
I am still trying some.....
Will report here later, if this thread survives...
Share your experience.......
Most will give you a choice and impression due to that human nature kicking in and "speed ultra one" is better cause "i like the name"
Except features, they all seems to have similar battery life and performance (including "smoothness") (even compared to stock)
Where they differ is just features, bugs and support - oh and the color of the CWM..
I use Trasig's kernel (not listed) - I tried all the other ones listed, too, they're similar in many ways to be honest..
I get it from there: http://kernel.1ug.org
Advantages (in my mind):
- includes everything i want, and it's premade so i don't lose time
- it's truly open source as in the source is always available - most others don't even respect the GPL
- it uses Voodoo not ULF
(otherwise: bigmem/OC/jhash3/updated-ext4/BFQ/CWM/bootanimation/tinyRCU)
FWIW, this doesn't really belong in Development. Should go to General.
Originally Posted by bilboa1
I use Trasig's kernel (not listed) - I tried all the other ones listed, too, they're similar in many ways to be honest..
I get it from there: http://kernel.1ug.org
Advantages (in my mind):
- includes everything i want, and it's premade so i don't lose time
- it's truly open source as in the source is always available - most others don't even respect the GPL
- it uses Voodoo not ULF
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Ok tks... added trasig's kernel on first post
There are some differences on implementation maybe
I am not that experienced but there are some issues; at this moment YA-OK is not working for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9498168&postcount=524
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bilboa1 said:
Most will give you a choice and impression due to that human nature kicking in and "speed ultra one" is better cause "i like the name"
Except features, they all seems to have similar battery life and performance (including "smoothness") (even compared to stock)
Where they differ is just features, bugs and support - oh and the color of the CWM..
I use Trasig's kernel (not listed) - I tried all the other ones listed, too, they're similar in many ways to be honest..
I get it from there: http://kernel.1ug.org
Advantages (in my mind):
- includes everything i want, and it's premade so i don't lose time
- it's truly open source as in the source is always available - most others don't even respect the GPL
- it uses Voodoo not ULF
(otherwise: bigmem/OC/jhash3/updated-ext4/BFQ/CWM/bootanimation/tinyRCU)
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Looks interesting.. Do you know where I can find a home page?
vanahaim said:
Looks interesting.. Do you know where I can find a home page?
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the link is the home page, there's all you need there ^.^
Source code, list of changes and precompiled kernels too
This guy doesn't seems to be into forum thread etc.. i like it lol. And yeah it should be moved to general.
YA-OK fits me best, first time I tried speedmod the battery life was just horrible, on 2nd time much later I hoped it had been fixed but it still was there, third time was the same, just day ago and I experience heavy drain on idle, so that's it for me.
I've used YA-OK and speedmod on same firmwares with same apps and options but as soon as speedmod's in, the idle drain starts, it's about 5-7% over night when YA-OK is about 1-2%, now I like the kernel but that flaw or whatever, kills it for me, I got no idea what's up here but most kernels aren't so different anyway.
bilboa1 said:
the link is the home page, there's all you need there ^.^
Source code, list of changes and precompiled kernels too
This guy doesn't seems to be into forum thread etc.. i like it lol. And yeah it should be moved to general.
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Trying to move it eventhough I dont see the point.
after all, it is about "developed" kernels that are still in development.
Or is there a point for jumping up and down from general to development and vice-versa?
nikkeli said:
YA-OK fits me best, first time I tried speedmod the battery life was just horrible, on 2nd time much later I hoped it had been fixed but it still was there, third time was the same, just day ago and I experience heavy drain on idle, so that's it for me.
I've used YA-OK and speedmod on same firmwares with same apps and options but as soon as speedmod's in, the idle drain starts, it's about 5-7% over night when YA-OK is about 1-2%, now I like the kernel but that flaw or whatever, kills it for me, I got no idea what's up here but most kernels aren't so different anyway.
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Seems to be YA-OK is unstable in some devices;
I would try it again if the UV/OC thing gets better implemented.It's a real fast and battery safe kernel....
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bilboa1 said:
I use Trasig's kernel (not listed) - I tried all the other ones listed, too, they're similar in many ways to be honest..
I get it from there: http://kernel.1ug.org
Advantages (in my mind):
- includes everything i want, and it's premade so i don't lose time
- it's truly open source as in the source is always available - most others don't even respect the GPL
- it uses Voodoo not ULF
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Newb questions:
Which version do you recommend:
voodoo.NOoc.v1.0-20101029-19.37.tar 29-Nov-2010 19:39 6.5M tar archive
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voodoo.oc1200.v1.0-20101129-17.26.tar 29-Nov-2010 17:34 6.5M tar archive
Clean install?
Or can I just flash it with Odin over speedmod?
Willing to give it a try....
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betoNL said:
Trying to move it eventhough I dont see the point.
after all, it is about "developed" kernels that are still in development.
Or is there a point for jumping up and down from general to development and vice-versa?
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Point is that its not development (read sticky). Another point is there was topic just like this just a week or so ago.
i learned that running any kernel on a B version will mess the keys, also building your own
and according to samsung this kernel is the same exept for the TV tuner module
dupel said:
Point is that its not development (read sticky). Another point is there was topic just like this just a week or so ago.
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I asked one moderator to move it if necessary..
And do you have a link to the other topic. I looked for something like that a lot, before posting this....
And..how that 5800 is doing? Great value-phone......
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Merge into [COMPARISON] Speedmod or Super Optimized or YA-OK Kernel
And did u include the kernel I am using? Super Optimized?
I've gone ahead and moved this over to general (where a discussion like this does belong) for now. I'd like to just merge it with the previous thread on this topic (the one that aditya104 linked above)...but both threads have polls in them which can cause complications with merging. I'm looking into ways around that right now.
In the meantime, you can continute posting in this thread, while we figure out how best to handle this.
aditya104 said:
And did u include the kernel I am using? Super Optimized?
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....Added .
Testing Trasig's kernel right now.......
1.2 Ghz doesnt work for me....
version 1.125 Ghz is doing just fine
Trasig's and lastsufo's kernels added to the pool
Thanks to bilboa1 for the tip!
This kernel is a keeper!
Fast, responsive and excelent battery performance!
No need for file system conversion yet (lagfix)..
Now You got me real curious about the trasig's one..
Until now I've had no speed optimizated kernel, just a patch on the stock one to revert recovery to 2e..so you think I could flash the new one directly with odin without having to revert to stock before?
(and obviously..will I be able to revert to stock simply flashing the zImage extracted from my jpo without having to reflash the whole thing?)
..I just fear there won't be just a couple of force close waiting for me afterward..
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This thread will focus on the current roms, and if theres a new version, it'll be back up on here in a week or less.
I encourage other people to make REVIEW's as well to keep the new users updated on the new roms.
Try to do these reviews on ROMS that haven't had reviews done on them yet.
Note: These are personal opinions.
NOTE: as another person mentioned below, most of these ROMS do support OVER CLOCK kernels, but make sure by asking the devs or other people using the same ROM.
Disclaimer: By voicing my opinions here, i am not saying 1 dev is greater or better than the other, i'm simply stating my personal opinions and personal experiences.
What does a BETA- (ROM NAME) mean? It means that its a quick review, and not a fully detailed, when the beta is removed, it means the rom has been used for atleast a week, which gives me time to examine its uses etc.
Nero v5 (KA5)
Developers: Team Whiskey (TW)
Nero, is said to be the "best rom for the vibrant" by many users, and this reason is because of the reputation Team Whiskey has, their roms are ALWAYS stable, have incredible speed. Nero comes with VOODOO, the latest one available, and currently has KA5, which i'm guessing is because KA5 is currently loved by many people and serves good reception and speeds, where on KA6 and KA7, people compain about speeds, or TW may be working on their official froyo rom right after the source is released by Samsung.
Nero has the beauty, speeds, and anything else you can say.
If you have problems with lag on Nero, trust me it is NOT the rom, it may be that you do not have VOODOO (lagfix) enabled, or that you flashed it in a incorrect way.
Nero is based on unofficial 2.2 till now.
Nero comes with a sleek ginger-bread looking notification bar.
A little problem very few people have is that Team Whiskey is very "un-user-feedback" meaning they don't usually respond to comments, or questions on their threads unless if its absolutely necessary. Maybe because their more busy? I do not know.
Battery life is good, but i've had to recondition everytime. experiences will be differ.
Nero is recommended to everyone and anyone.
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AXURA Vibrant Edition 2.2.7.1 [KA5] Beauty
Developer: Master and his website is Devs4Android
Axura is EXTREMELY stable, and i admire this rom VERY much, knowing that Master, alone made this entire ROM. The developer Master is a common community member of XDA, and does answer questions, and replies to comments etc. Axura is also on KA5, and the latest VooDoo, and based off of a 2.2 unofficial ROM. Unlike most 2.2 based ROMS out right now, Axura has a sleek silver-grey theme, which makes it one of the most unique roms out. The best thing about Axura is not the beauty, or the speeds, and not even the stability. It is the Battery, even without a recondition, you will get around 20+ hours of battery life on this ROM, but it will all come into how much or how less you use your phone and how heavy you use it. If your need Battery, Stability, Speed, and Dev-to-User feedback then get this ROM NOW.
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Bionix-V (Official OTA 2.2)
Developer: Team Whiskey
Bionix is the latest, and greatest ROM out, as of 1/26/11.
This is the rom i've used for a few weeks and can i just say that this is magical. The battery life is EXCELLENT!(make sure to flash at when your at 100% battery for maximum effects, or recondition after flashing) I can easily last over 20 hours with moderate use and no recondition.
The Design of the theme is, as always, Gingerbread. It has a sleek black notification bar, and all the designs are black as well.
The speed of the rom is incredible, and i cannot tell if its voodoo doing this or the rom itself, because when i tested thsi without voodoo. i felt the same effects, it has absolutely no lag.
When you flash the rom, Voodoo is auto-enabled, so if your coming from a non-voodoo rom-enabled, it will take time to reboot.
It runs a KA7 Modem, which is good as any other modem for me.
IF you want the most out of your Vibrant, then THIS ROM IS A MUST TRY.
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Br1ck'd's **no bloat** Froyo
Developer: Einherjar
This is a rom that you'd like if you were more of a "STOCK" person.
This rom is TOTAL stock, but with all the crap (bloatware removed)
It has a KA7 modem, which is NOT the official that came with stock, but KA7 is better than KA6 according to many users.
If your a TouchWiz fan, this has most of that, gone, i'm guessing mostly because TouchWiz is un-used or it created more lag.
A thing with this rom is that the LIVE WALLPAPERS are removed my guess is to bog down the lag, but i'm not 100% sure.
The battery usage on this rom is about 15-20 hours on moderate, but it may vary.
This has a STOCK look, meaning the black notification you usually see, is not here.
It has a grey-ish-black-ish notification bar, like any stock.
The GPS on this thing is incredible, i have not messed with any of my hardware, and trust me on some of the best roms out there (no names) my gps wouldn't work... but this rom right after flashing gave me 7 sattelites in less than 5 seconds and got a lock.
This rom has VOODOO backing it up with its speed. This rom comes with an amazing music player "miui music player" which is NOT created by the devs of this rom but it is the stock music player and just looks BEAUTIFUL.
I love the music player so much, i've already stolen the .apk and put it on my other roms
A Problem i've faced during this ROM is that even though its extremely stable, and even runs voodoo, i did experience lag, not a whole lot like the official froyo, but a little bit, enough lag to make me go back to my old rom.
I'm not sure if its just me, or its for everyone.
besides the lag for me, this rom is wonderful, and perfect for anyone looking anywhere close to a STOCK rom.
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M - Flagship V4 BETA
Developers: Einherjar
Did you like Flagship V4? yes? well, you'll just think this beta is x5 better.
I don't know how Jellette makes these stable, while speedy roms, but whatever he does, it keeps improving every rom update!
The Battery Life WITHOUT recondition: 16 hours with light-moderate use.
The Battery Life WITH recondition: 20+ hours with light-moderate use.
The notification bar has been... redone.
As usual the notification bar is transparent and takes the place of any app your using, so it does change colors.
the pull-down is now, which i love, a sleek white-ish-grey-ish pulldown.
The icons, have also been re-done! They look beautiful, their kind of "oval" looking and fit with the whole rom.
It comes with an amazing music player, which includes...
Sound Hound music listener/finder, radio, your own playlists etc, and your videos, and youtube videos. It's a whole media package in 1 app.
The DOCK, i love it! The left side is a phone (we'll talk about this in the next sentence ) and the right is a messaging icon, in the middle is a ... hut? looking icon which you press for your app drawer.
The Dialer or phone call app on this Beta, is a transparent one. You can see all the numbers clearly, and you can see your background as well.
The icons on top are grey-white, and while your charging the battery goes green and starts going up.
The Beta comes with the newly found KB1, which has been giving me pretty good reception.
This rom is recommended to everyone, and anyone who has a vibrant.
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Thanks xriderx66 very nice and accurate writeup in total agreement with you.
The only thing I would add is the Team-Whiskey have some overclock roms you can play/flash over the stock nero should the user view their phone like a corvette in need of speed modification
Thank you for this write up,im sure everyone will love this.
It takes a very talented and patient person to write up such well done and accurate reviews.
Thanks again for your dedication and time
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App. Bionics V. by Team Whiskey
What are some of the other popular ROMs out there? I always here about Nero and Axura but seldom others. Is there a ROM that is basically stock Android for this phone?
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What are some of the other popular ROMs out there? I always here about Nero and Axura but seldom others. Is there a ROM that is basically stock Android for this phone?
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Team Whiskey makes a variety of other ROMs that may fit that bill more closely than their Nero or Bionix projects.
Why someone would want to flash a nearly stock Android ROM is beyond me.
Just look around in the Development section.
Here's an example of one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480
Sorry guys. I was hoping to write a few more, and I will soon as I get back from my 7 mile cross country race so yeah ill add more, added axura and veto because their the best and most popular.
Bionix v commingle soon.
these roms are very stable ?? so does every official froyo and about battery life on TW for my phone was worst than stock ka7 just FYI .
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these roms are very stable ?? so does every official froyo and about battery life on TW for my phone was worst than stock ka7 just FYI .
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note i said that battery life varies with how much or how less use.
Bionix v is the best vibrant ROm till date IMHO. Great battery life,very accurate GPS, thats all we need for our vibrants rite..
i'd like to see a review of one of heathen's roms. i've been interested, but lazy... and not wanting to flash anything until ninjabread is available.
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i'd like to see a review of one of heathen's roms. i've been interested, but lazy... and not wanting to flash anything until ninjabread is available.
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I'm sorry, i review ROMS that i've personally used and had experience with it for atleast a week, reviewing a rom right after flashing will give it a very in-accurate review and i don't want that.
but as i said, if you use a rom, and would like to review a ROM, just PM me your Review and i'll put yours in the first post along with Credits.
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bionixv review has been added.
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new review added: Br1cK'd's **No Bloat** Froyo - Einherjar Dev Team
This is the answer i was looking for. Glad I found this post. It's been a while since i flashed my phone with a new rom (Nero v3) and with the official stuff out from tmobile/samsung I wanted to know what was out there now. This post should be stickied. Thanks a bunch!
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you talk about reconditioning the battery. can you post a link to whatever post you use on how to do that exactly? Thanks!
Op, I just tried flagship v3. Trust me, you need to also. Great theme and very fast (1550+). I do wish voodoo was enabled by default.
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This is the answer i was looking for. Glad I found this post. It's been a while since i flashed my phone with a new rom (Nero v3) and with the official stuff out from tmobile/samsung I wanted to know what was out there now. This post should be stickied. Thanks a bunch!
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you talk about reconditioning the battery. can you post a link to whatever post you use on how to do that exactly? Thanks!
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Charge phone till 100%
Use all phones battery 1 or less %
Recharge to 100%
Keep plugged in at 100
Now go into recovery
Select advanced
Now click wipe battery stats
@S1 ill try it later tomorrow
screenshot or video??
How about a screenshot for each ROM or a video link so we get the feel for it before committing to it? That would be nice.
U make me really want to try the bionix
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How about a screenshot for each ROM or a video link so we get the feel for it before committing to it? That would be nice.
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Ill see into that
I can't seem to find nero v5 anymore. whenever i click the links on the nerov5 thread only bionix v shows up. did they change the name? Did they just scrap nero 5?
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Op, I just tried flagship v3. Trust me, you need to also. Great theme and very fast (1550+). I do wish voodoo was enabled by default.
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I've been curious about jelette's toms myself. I guess im lazy to. I've got my phone the way I want it and everything is running good.
Powered by Axura with a dash of Voodoo
This is an idea I got from an old thread in Desire HD section which had my setup as influence. Also I have seen that many users have been suggesting this idea in Galaxy S2 forums for the last few months as well. So, time to realize it.
Old thread created almost a year back by my XDA Desire HD buddy danalive:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059778
So the idea is very simple, basically this thread is run by you guys. So please post your tried and tested combinations for the benefit of others. What ROM did you find most attractive? What KERNEL was most battery efficient and smooth for you? Which MODEM gave you the best balance between GPRS/3G/HSDPA and battery drain?
It also helps if you post screenshots of battery life with regards to your current setup and any other info that you think would be useful.
So without further ado I shall start off the festivities, with 2 recommendations:
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FIRST ONE:
ROM: VillainROM v3.0 (KI3_2.3.5)
KERNEL: Ninphetamine (2.0.5) or SiyahKernel (latest)
MODEM: KI3
REASON: Winning combo, both with regards to battery life and stability. If my desire to have new mods wasn't as big as having never endless smoothness and stability I'm sure I'd still be using it.
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SECOND ONE (current setup):
ROM: Batista70 FoxHound v3.0 (KL1_2.3.6)
KERNEL: SiyahKernel (latest)
MODEM: KI3 or your preferred one
REASON: Another winning one for me, stability hasn't reduced if compared to my previous configuration. Battery life is probably very very slightly been reduced but that maybe just my perception since I'm testing new Modems at the moment. Also most new mods are compatible which is always a plus for those customization heads, which is most of XDA.
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REFERENCE LINKS:
VillainROM thread
Batista70 FoxHound ROM thread
Nimphetamine thread
SiyahKernel thread
Sticky Modem thread
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So, that's about it from me guys. Please feel free to try out any of these and see how they work for you. Over to you Samsung Galaxy S2 users.......
I always see these threads as having 10 pages really fast, and then no one really looking through several thousands of posts about random strangers saying "omg dinosaur rom bestest". And when a new phone user comes, he will create a new thread, because "i've read that thread, but there are 20 pages, how should I know which one to choose?" What's the point? Maybe if you'd do some kind of statistics, gather some data out of it. Give it a purpose rather than just pile up a bunch of random half-assed opinions.
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I always see these threads as having 10 pages really fast, and then no one really looking through several thousands of posts about random strangers saying "omg dinosaur rom bestest". And when a new phone user comes, he will create a new thread, because "i've read that thread, but there are 20 pages, how should I know which one to choose?" What's the point? Maybe if you'd do some kind of statistics, gather some data out of it. Give it a purpose rather than just pile up a bunch of random half-assed opinions.
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I've already said it's best for people to post their explanatory reasons for choosing the setups that they have. Why don't you start by posting something constructive instead of slagging off something which essentially could be useful to others.
Do you have any idea how lost some people feel accessing this site for the first time?? This way they will be able to see what kind of ROMs and stuff people are using and try out 1, 2, or 5 variants till they find the one which works best for them.
Purpose of this thread is very simple, don't understand it? Go troll somewhere else please.
Fine, I'm using the latest unofficial CM7 nightly, as my signature says. Reason? I like it more than the Samsung ROM's, and there's not much choice from there.
Edit: battery life - about 48 hours with light/medium usage, 2 hours of display, 10-15 minutes of calls / day, wifi and autosync always on.
And I'm not trolling. I'm just trying to understand it, and putting it in words. That's what this forum is for, after all. If I have an idea how new people feel? Well no, that's why I try to put myself in their position, and try to guess what would they do if this thread would be the first thing they'd see accessing the forums. Let's say it will have 400 posts, everyone having a different opinion on which ROM is best, (because let's face it, no one will say he's using a ROM which blows ass, (and most of the time they didn't even try that many to form a real opinion (and even if they would, you couldn't tell them from the other ones (and even if you could, that new guy probably wouldn't read past the third page, so he would have a really small sample of the total, which would mean nothing (because everyone is using their phone differently))))) how would he choose one, randomly? I'm not trying to be the party pooper here; it's fine to discuss these things, but it won't help anyone.
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Fine, I'm using the latest unofficial CM7 nightly, as my signature says. Reason? I like it more than the Samsung ROM's, and there's not much choice from there.
And I'm not trolling. I'm just trying to understand it, and putting it in words. That's what this forum is for, after all. If I have an idea how new people feel? Well no, that's why I try to put myself in their position, and try to guess what would they do if this thread would be the first thing they'd see accessing the forums. Let's say it will have 400 posts, everyone having a different opinion on which ROM is best, (because let's face it, no one will say he's using a ROM which blows ass, (and most of the time they didn't even try that many to form a real opinion (and even if they would, you couldn't tell them from the other ones (and even if you could, that new guy probably wouldn't read past the third page, so he would have a really small sample of the total, which would mean nothing)))) how would he choose one, randomly? I'm not trying to be the party pooper here; it's fine to discuss these things, but it won't help anyone.
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Thanks for your input mate, just posting statistical battery time will help a lot of users so I maintain that this is a useful topic. You're the first person to disagree with me on this subject. I'm tired of seeing people asking for this kind of thread.
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One of the real problems a lack of actual measurement of roms and their usage .
The PC and Mobile mags run a fairly comprehensive test on stuff they review giving an end result of speed and battery life . All we get is this is the best rom or Quadrant is 8000 if the rom is overclocked subjective mostly not objective .
Easy to fix no as the various benchmark test fluctuate to much from one reading to another to be deemed as usable . Then no real constant measure of battery life from objective testing .
And yes by post ten the thread will be filled with whats the best rom posts ignoring posts one and two etc .
jje
XILA2 with either SpeedMod K2-18/K2-19 test 5 or N.E.A.K. 1.3x I get awesome battery life and performance at the same time. Siyah wasn't so good for me, because it kept restarting my phone.
Also, you guys MUST install XILA2. Best GB ROM for S II. Fuken stable and fast as hell. And the new lockscreen isn't so bad. I've come to love it. <3
Good idea so here's my setup:
Clean&Simple rom +latest siyah (2.6.7)
because i like my phone as close as stock as possible but
without all the unneeded bloatware that comes with samsung roms, most of the apps tend to drain
the battery (because of the many wakelocks) or use a lot of ram.
in combo with siyah kernel best battery time ive had was 72 hrs with lite usage
p.s. i'm thinking about trying out foxhound because of all the good things ive heard about this rom.
Suggestion: please make a Google SpreadSheet (read only) where people can see all information in one place instead of going through endless pages of posts.
Than anyone cold submit the necessary information (ROM+ kernel+ ~battery life) through PM or posting here.
And no one could mess up your SpreadSheet
Im using the exact same setup you are using. Used to have
VillainROM 3.0 + Siyah latest + KI3/KH3 modem.
Now I am on
Foxhound 3.0 + Siyah 2.6.7 + KL1 modem.
Had great resulta from both. So this is more a confirmation that your first post is true for me as well. I think this thread is a good idea, new people are really helped by threads like this.
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Im using the exact same setup you are using. Used to have
VillainROM 3.0 + Siyah latest + KI3/KH3 modem.
Now I am on
Foxhound 3.0 + Siyah 2.6.7 + KL1 modem.
Had great resulta from both. So this is more a confirmation that your first post is true for me as well. I think this thread is a good idea, new people are really helped by threads like this.
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Good choices.
You're using a different modem to me at the moment since at the moment I'm seeing what LP1 is like for battery life. So far so good, seems very similar to KL1.
I'm using CheckRom V4 with speedmode k2-18 kernel and KL1 modem and it is the best from many choices i've had done.Speedmode is much battery friendly than siyah and it gives me like 4700 point in quadrant advanced edition with stock settings
I'm using cyanogenmod 7 nightly compiled by Codeworkx available here: oh, not allowed to post links
I use this because it's easy (nearly noob proof). Great performance, highly customizable.
Can't wait for the official release of CM9.
Krinyo's SlimRom - Very skinny (ca. 114 MB), lightning fast, great monochrome theme, great support. A keeper.
Siyah kernel. Works well, not much more to say. Was on Nimphetamine (still miss Hacre), and tried void echo, which has the best battery life for me, but staying with Siyah because of Voodoo Louder support.
KL1 modem. Again, just works.
hey there, i'm using Hyperdroid/Androidmeda v5.2.21 with the LP1 modem and the Phenomenal 2.2 balck extreme kernel. works very good for my, extreme batterylife
Just thought ill add my 2 cents/pence
For me it would have to be Checkrom v4 with the ninphetamine kernel.
I chose Checkrom because it's close to stock but has so many great yet subtle extras. With siyah or dark knight I didn't feel the battery lasted too long but with ninphetamine I don't worry about it lol
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For today I went back to Villainrom 3.0 with latest Speedmod, KI3 is a great modem and firmware.
XILA2 was not very stable for me.
I'm testing quite a lot and I think Speedmod is way better than Siyah,Siyah is in my opinion just crap.
Yeah you can UC/OC it and whatever,but without some extreme modifications it won't be as smooth and battery friendly.
Or could somebody give me some 'magical' settings?
For some people Siyah seems to be great.
I have created this thread in order to offer viewers my personal review on the MiniCM9 ROM on the nAa-ICS kernel for the Xperia x8. I have had experiences with many ROMS and have decided to review the one I am currently running on my device.
Before I begin I have to mention that, although there maybe other reviews every one is opinionated or 'spiced' differently. I think it is valid that there will be more than one review of the same ROM.
If you have ANY suggestions, please leave them as a post below.
This review will be of the latest version of the ROM - 3.0.4 and the latest version of the kernel - 04.
The latest MiniCM9 ROM for the x8 was released on the 31st of March 2012 by nobodyAtall, bursting onto android forums all over the web. As the successor to the extremely popular MiniCM7, users were desperate to see if the newest installment would live up to the high expectations. After using the ROM for a month, I can safely say it has blown me away. I will cover specific areas in which I was amazed.
Visuals
The CyanogenMOD series aims to offer the most 'vanilla' experience of the android OS. Obviously, as a port, many resolutions would have to be tweaked in order to look more beautiful and smooth. Yet again the CyanogenMOD offers a wonderful set of vibrantly tweaked icons. nobodyAtall also includes signature artistic wallpapers with the release that will blow your mind, perfectly rendered for the screen. Overall visual quality is perfect. Stock ICS infused with that CM touch.
Kernel
The kernel, also developed by nAa is yet again wonderful. Once installed, it will offer you the greatest in performance. With an Antutu benchmark of around 1800 and a gaming fps of around 50. Of course the custom kernel will give you the option to overclock and undervolt. Overclocking to a scale of around 729mhz will definitely please your performance needs. In addition to this the kernel will give you a powerful kick for your charge giving you a massive one day of heavy use and 2-3 days of moderate use.One of the greatest pleasers however was the fact that Clockworkmodrecovery is built in. How convenient is that! As a whole, the kernel is top notch - which is to be expected from nAa. However you will have to unlock your bootloader to install a custom kernel. Something many less brave users were unhappy with. But seeing as nAa dropped support for stock, I guess users will just have to toughen up.
Advanced Options & Apps
On every release CyanogenMOD gives the x8 advanced options like overclock (mentioned above) which are not on the stock rom. CyanogenMOD 7 was jam packed with these 'advanced options' allowing you to tweak every aspect of things like performance on your device. Unfortunately, seeing as many users did not use these features, nAa decided to 'dumb it down' a bit in his cm9 release. Although this is not an issue for many users, some advanced users (especially me) felt quite a burn. nAa has also included custom apps like the music manager, Apollo, DSP manager and DEV tools. I do not think a small individual review of these apps will do them justice but in short, they're great.
Conclusion
The overall experience provided by MiniCM9 will surpass any expectations you had (probably). It is a lightweight ROM with many features that will make you enjoy your phone even more. I would definitely recommend the ROM itself as it expands immensely on the stock stuff Sony provided. (who even uses that anymore :laugh. I am not using the CM10 ROM because of little known issues and other things. But I can confirm that even in its BETA like state, it is 20x smoother than ICS ever was! The experience is expected to be just as satisfying as cm9.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10
I have spent quite some time typing this review, please do not troll. All suggestions on the other hand are more than welcome. Please hit 'thanks' if you appreciate my massive effort. Sorry if this is not something you wanted. Even though the guide is long, I call it mini because it does not cover everything.
To see my tips and tricks for this ROM. Please see HERE
Check out the roms:
MiniCM9
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MiniCM10
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Great Post again baddaman54. Always trust you to post useful things. I do not know why you are not a recognized contributer.
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Thankyou for your comment. RC is a prestigious title one must work towards. To gain this title you must post guides as well as help other users and make useful posts. It would be great to receive this but I must help more people and do more before even thinking about asking for a title like that. I do not want to 'jump the gun'.
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Thats what Im thinking a while ago that you must be aiming for something more like being RC. Thats great. If I see you qualified I will give you a hand and personally vouch for you to become one. Keep it up, but please do only make topics that do not exist or topics simplifying things, otherwise expect hard comments from others
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And maybe a score on a scale from 1 to 10?
Sent by a nice guy with a nice phone
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DONE! :laugh:
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Hmmm... isnt 9.5 a bit too high? GB is much faster and better when gaming,opening apps(even phone app takes so long), going back to launcher, free ram(multitask) and a lot of people find jb a bit faster then ics too. Ics also lags a bit and sometimes random reboot and multitasking is not so good compared to gb roms. I would give it 7.5 and 8 max. But thats just what I think
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Yes, I might try JB now seeing as the only known issue is video recording in the stock app. I hear what you say and lowered the rating a bit. If it is too high then what will happen when I review other roms. Also, I am creating a tips thread.
Hi! Good work with this thread! But I think you should combine this review with the tips & tricks together... it would save some space.. its just an idea...
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Hi! Good work with this thread! But I think you should combine this review with the tips & tricks together... it would save some space.. its just an idea...
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I kept them separate because some people may not want to read the review. Just the tips. This was my thought at the start but now I wish to keep them separate. It is easier for me to manage. Thankyou for your suggestion tho'
the mini-man strickes again!
No offense but your account is suspiscious. You always get thanks and favourable remarks from Greatestandroid, Droidexists, gidefide and a few others, accounts of which were created a few days after this account. Looks like puppy accounts to me.
Please clarify if this isn't the case, I may be wrong.
EDIT: Reported, let's wait for a mod to determine this
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SpyderX said:
No offense but your account is suspiscious. You always get thanks and favourable remarks from Greatestandroid, Droidexists, gidefide and a few others, accounts of which were created a few days after this account. Looks like puppy accounts to me.
Please clarify if this isn't the case, I may be wrong.
EDIT: Reported, let's wait for a mod to determine this
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Almost every thread thanked by the same people, even a question thread, I dont know what to say, if this is true... I really cant believe why anyone would even do that. Where is humanity??
Never Look Back & Keep Going... - Lucas
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The term is thanks whore. I went through and saw an undeniable connection between you and Greatestandroid...as for the others, im not too sure. Please do not do these kinda things. Im sorry if I falsely accuse, but really if you are, stop. It's spoiling the whole "thanks" idea...in that case, we all should walk around with 5 accounts thanking each others accounts 8 times a day...we'd be covered in thanks
If that's true...looool
He ask himself things and answer to himself...he even praise himself....that's just ridiculous!!!!
If you want thanks,gain them by helping people,not yourself...
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How many birds can you kill with one stone
nice review. i should give it a try
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This thread is here to discuss new and old ROMs and KERNELS....
To have a place to openly compare ROMs and KERNELS to find the best combinations to keep our aging devices young!...
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Rom Review Guide (Comparison Chart)
This is a guide of rom's I've tested.....
This is(are) the final update(s)..??
(Remember that this is based upon my own experience and may be biased)
Must haves
Here is a list of links to "must have" files for your phone or computer. It will include programs, kernels, mods and apks... I will try to keep it up to date and welcome suggestions on what to add..
-here- (this is a init. script that will automatically kill the media server saving battery, but not affecting your ability to use media)
-here- (Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit, for rooting/unlocking/flashing/fixing your phone)
-here- (flashing this will allow you to flash AOSP type kernels on CM roms)
-here- (flashing this will allow you to flash CM type kernels on AOSP roms)
-here- (this is an alternative radio for i9023 boosting some signal strength)
-here- (this .apk is for the latest flash player allowing you to use flash content on the web..)
-here- (this is an .apk for MI file explorer, it not only can check files on your phone, but also cloud providers!!)
Flash and install with care as I take no responsibility in the results of your use!!
Better Battery Life Tips :
Disable GPS, 3G, Wifi, Sync when not in use
Disable auto sync of Google and / or other accounts
Set brightness level to automatic or minimum
Disable auto rotation
Close / disable useless background apps
*Also try Greenify from the app store, for more free ram and battery saving*
**THIS IS NOT MY WORK, SO REMEMBER TO THANK THE DEVELOPERS**
YOUR REVIEWS ARE IMPORTANT TO US ! ! !
This is an amazing community of NS die-hards that are constantly looking for the best ways to keep the phone alive.
We need your input on ROMS, KERNELS, APPS, MODS and TWEAKS that can help improve our phone. As well
as tips on what doesn't work or what not to do.
If you try a rom,kernel,app,mod,tweak, please give your experience with it.
START WITH IT'S NAME AND DEVELOPER (LINKS ARE ALSO WELCOMED)
1. Performance
2. Battery life
3. Bugs or other issues
4. Favorite feature(s)
5. How you had it set up (cpu speeds, ect..)
6. Feel free to add any other relevant information
7. Would you recommend it
And remember, that these are opinions, be curtious, use the thanks button and ALWAYS thank your developers.
Okay, this is a bit of script that is a revised version of Killjoy using some input from Supremacy along with anything else shiny that I had to pick up..
-This cannot be used with any other tweak/mod of this nature
-This should only be flashed on a clean install of a rom (minus any mods/tweaks)
-This modifies your build.prop (any other mods may cause undesired effects)
-I suggest rebooting after installation and entering codes into the terminal emulator
-If coming from the original Killjoy or one of my versions, do an uninstall of previous version before installing
Use the Operation Killjoy thread to turn on/ off features as the rest of the modified script works without terminal commands..
THIS IS NOT MY WORK
DO NOT COMPLAIN TO THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPERS WITH ISSUES AS THIS IS A MODIFICATION OF THEIR ORIGINAL DESIGN
DO NOT USE THIS TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD (unless I get free cookies)
I do not take responsibility in any issues you or your phone have before or after flashing, nor for world hunger..
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
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I thing is not good to compare rom ...because for me rasbeanjelly is the best..for other no
leap_ahead said:
I thing is not good to compare rom ...because for me rasbeanjelly is the best..for other no
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All rom's are great, but for different reasons.. I would hope that the comparison doesn't diminish from the developers work, but allow for a better idea of what a rom offers.
Which is the best DPI value in your opinion? Slim for example uses very low DPI value but it is still nice. What is the advantages and the disadvantages of using low DPI?
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NickName98 said:
Which is the best DPI value in your opinion? Slim for example uses very low DPI value but it is still nice. What is the advantages and the disadvantages of using low DPI?
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I use the stock 240 that most custom rom's use, other than issues with apps in the Playstore, I see no advantage nor disadvantage to dpi. It is helpful to lower it if you like having dual panels, but I like to be able to read the already small text on my screen and with my aging eyes there is no need to make it smaller..
Setting.Out said:
Don't look if you don't want the truth
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Your (or anyone's) ROM review cannot be the absolute truth.
Truth #1: Custom ROM performance, stability, and overall smoothness are highly dependent on how a person prefers to use his particular device on a day-to-day basis.
Truth #2: The stability of a Custom ROM is entirely based on how a person uses the rom's features & system apps, and what kind of 3rd party apps s/he installs and uses the most. Apps found in the google playstore are mainly optimized for Official Android ROM's stability.
To further give users basis on how you do your rom reviews/guides:
1. What apps did you install and uninstall when you flashed the rom?
2. How old is your device?
3. What apps do you use most often? (including system apps)
4. What custom rom features do you use, and how often do you use them?
5. Why won't you use certain features, and what certain features causes instabilities and/or performance drops on certain ROM/s?
6. How long do you test the ROM before you make a conclusion with regards to its speed, smoothness, features, stability, and battery life?
You are not obliged to answer. This is your thread after all
ps. Mirage rom is created by des-franco. People might confuse this with franciscofranco.
ej8989 said:
Your (or anyone's) ROM review cannot be the absolute truth.
Truth #1: Custom ROM performance, stability, and overall smoothness are highly dependent on how a person prefers to use his particular device on a day-to-day basis.
Truth #2: The stability of a Custom ROM is entirely based on how a person uses the rom's features & system apps, and what kind of 3rd party apps s/he installs and uses the most. Apps found in the google playstore are mainly optimized for Official Android ROM's stability.
To further give users basis on how you do your rom reviews/guides:
1. What apps did you install and uninstall when you flashed the rom?
2. How old is your device?
3. What apps do you use most often? (including system apps)
4. What custom rom features do you use, and how often do you use them?
5. Why won't you use certain features, and what certain features causes instabilities and/or performance drops on certain ROM/s?
6. How long do you test the ROM before you make a conclusion with regards to its speed, smoothness, features, stability, and battery life?
You are not obliged to answer. This is your thread after all
ps. Mirage rom is created by des-franco. People might confuse this with franciscofranco.
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"YOU WANT THE TRUTH,.. YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH"... I may be too old for everyone to catch that reference..?
Phew, you made a list..
1. I let Google auto-update my rom(s) with my 100+ apps (too many to list)
2. My device is roughly 2 yrs old (but don't tell it how old it is, it's sensitive)
3. I use FB, Gmail, Yahoo, XDA, Youtube, ect... Some minor games and french lessons (as I should be practicing that instead of this... lol)
4. I use all of them to test, but I don't use most of them as daily drivers as I have no use in some of the features..
5. I think that certain features like Xposed framework and PA settings rob performance and are unstable.. I also don't like to run overclocked. Some rom's/ kernels can handle these features, but I find them pointless.
6. Two battery cycles.. The first is to install/test if it will be buggy, the other is to see how well it holds up to my normal day to day..
And I admit that my reviews are based on one phone (as all phones can vary) and personal usage that is subject to bias and change..
Can you please review 4.1.2 roms?
OnlySkills said:
Can you please review 4.1.2 roms?
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Any in particular?..
OnlySkills said:
Can you please review 4.1.2 roms?
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Feel free to share any experience you've had with a rom.. I, and others would like your input as well..
Setting.Out said:
Any in particular?..
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SlimBean 3.1, HellyBean, CM 10 (which you already have), and other popular ones. Particularly because I am trying to find a good 4.1.2 ROM that is smooth and has great battery life. Currently on Slimbean with marmite, and I'm not liking the battery life (Usually get around 20% screen time usage which is on for 1-1.5 hours only)
Edit: SlimBean 3.1 - it is PACKED with features, 10/10 on that (I have everything I could possibly want). Performance is really great too, little lag sometimes only. The only downside is the battery life as I stated above.
just to say that with my device and with my user experience on the roms you've tested: i agree with a lot of what you say in your rom guide!
nice work!
OnlySkills said:
SlimBean 3.1, HellyBean, CM 10 (which you already have), and other popular ones. Particularly because I am trying to find a good 4.1.2 ROM that is smooth and has great battery life. Currently on Slimbean with marmite, and I'm not liking the battery life (Usually get around 20% screen time usage which is on for 1-1.5 hours only)
Edit: SlimBean 3.1 - it is PACKED with features, 10/10 on that (I have everything I could possibly want). Performance is really great too, little lag sometimes only. The only downside is the battery life as I stated above.
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I ran Hellybean 4.1.2 for about two weeks and it was great, I did change kernels on it and increased battery life immensely.. Have you tried the newest Marmite with your Slim rom, it should be compatible and would help your battery life.. Also try Greenify and hibernate all your apps minus the launcher and greenify itself.. you will see an improvement.. I also would suggest to limit the apps that want to auto sync and shut down google maps unless you are using it..
Hey setting out, I'm pretty sure that rasbean jelly is 4.2.2 now. Rusty
Jay has been updating it recently
much needed thread
thank you very much OP
this is a much needed thread. i think all devices should have a thread like this.
its very useful to people new to a certain device and to those like me who dont have the time to test all roms available.
i have tested slim and thinkbridge extensively and gamerz, cm, xylon only for short time. settled with slim because it had best battery life in my device and was devoid of unnecessary stuff i wouldnt use.
i think you can expand your comparison to include some prominent/differentiating/special feature of each rom. it would be easier for the readers to get better idea about which rom would fit his/hers needs. for example, i like slim because,
1. i like the "dark slim"
2. it doesnt have all the wall papers or live wall papers that i wouldnt have used anyway, thus, freeing more memory.
thanks. keep up the good work.
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