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[Q] Best ROM for me?

All I use my Acer A500 for is Web Browsing, watching video, and reading comics and was wondering which ROM would be the fastest one for me. I have Rooted it and am currently using Acer_A500_7.014.02_COM_GEN2 on Android Version 3.2.1 with Kernel Version 2.6.36.3+.
Thanks

I'm more of an enthusiast when it comes to Android - so don't take my advice with any "pro" weight behind it- and I've also rooted my a501 and played with roms. Basically, I haven't found major or noticeable differences between the custom jobs (there are noticeable differences b/w the custom jobs and the stock ones, though). Most of the custom jobs have tweaks that increase free space or battery life or add a few eye candy things to the tablet. This thread is very up to date about it.
Personally, I've tried Lightspeed, Honeylicious and even Taboonay at one point. They're all good. I personally want zero clutter (so none of the stock Acer apps or games) and a bit more battery life, since my model also has 3G. I was going to try Epiphany also, but I've "updated" to stock and am waiting for ICS, since none of the devs are likely to finish up with reverse-engineering it before Acer comes out with the official update. So that's about that..
Never really understood the kernel bit, at least never really noticed major differences between them, but again, I'm just a guy with a tablet, not a pro.

adienpryde said:
All I use my Acer A500 for is Web Browsing, watching video, and reading comics and was wondering which ROM would be the fastest one for me. I have Rooted it and am currently using Acer_A500_7.014.02_COM_GEN2 on Android Version 3.2.1 with Kernel Version 2.6.36.3+.
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All the custom ROMs are just whipups of the stock ROM or some other device's ROM, so there are not really all that much differences in e.g. browsing performance. The only thing that really speeds you up there is going for another browser or overclocking and as such if the small speed-up is really that important then you should look for a ROM with a custom kernel that allows for overclocking.
If I had to choose one ROM I'd probably suggest Honeylicious, but then again, I am still running stock ROM myself as it's the least buggy.

According to my own personal experience, there are three custom ROMs with superior video performance, which are available only at tegraowners.com as they are using a GPL non-compliant kernel. The fastest ROM is the A500 ICS, which is, however, still under development (e.g., no camera, no HDMI audio). The two other ROMs are HC 3.2.1 based, Civato Flexstriker and Thor A500 14.2, and both also very fast. Both have as additional advantage over stock ROM, for instance, drivers for using 3G thumb drives. There are many further tweaks. For instance, Civato's Flexstriker shows a better Wifi stability compared to stock, while Thor's A500 14.2 shows the best GPS connectivity.
With best regards, maris

maris__ said:
Both have as additional advantage over stock ROM, for instance, drivers for using 3G thumb drives. There are many further tweaks. For instance, Civato's Flexstriker shows a better Wifi stability compared to stock, while Thor's A500 14.2 shows the best GPS connectivity.
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How does any of those have anything to do with video?

What do you mean? I wrote these are additional advantages over stock ROM, besides better video performance.
Best regards, maris

I used kjy2010's honeylicious faux rom on my a500 and it works great! Just as he and others described, it is stable, fast, free from clutter.

I'd have to vote for the Honeylicious ROMs as well. They're basically tweaked stock ROMs with a lot of clutter deleted, so they're highly reliable. Your requirements are rather basic (same as mine, so there's nothing wrong with that), so there's no real point in going to a bleeding edge ROM.
You could also just get EZTerry's stock rooted ROM and delete the clutter yourself via Titantium Backup, but that's pretty much what KJY2010 has already done in the Honeylicious ROMs.
I would not recommend going with any ROM not using the stock kernel because that usually has compromises on reliability. I also wouldn't use a ROM that isn't based on the stock Acer ROM for the same reason (if not more so since it wasn't didn't come from Acer).
All just my opinion -- I realize that other's may vary.

internetpilot said:
I'd have to vote for the Honeylicious ROMs as well. They're basically tweaked stock ROMs with a lot of clutter deleted, so they're highly reliable. Your requirements are rather basic (same as mine, so there's nothing wrong with that), so there's no real point in going to a bleeding edge ROM.
You could also just get EZTerry's stock rooted ROM and delete the clutter yourself via Titantium Backup, but that's pretty much what KJY2010 has already done in the Honeylicious ROMs.
I would not recommend going with any ROM not using the stock kernel because that usually has compromises on reliability. I also wouldn't use a ROM that isn't based on the stock Acer ROM for the same reason (if not more so since it wasn't didn't come from Acer).
All just my opinion -- I realize that other's may vary.
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Hate to break it to you buddy but honeylicious is based on the Packard Bell ROM, not the stock Acer one.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

You mean the Liberty tab from Acer subsidiary, Packard Bell, that's almost an identical clone of the A500?
I was referring to ROMs based on completely different tablets, like Asus, Motorola, etc.

[Q] original or modified rom????

is better froyo 2.2 rom original or modified ROM is here?.
encuenta having all respects.
stability.
battery life.
speed.
performance with installed applications.
not crash all the time
customization.
etc.
and recommendations of the best rom for my Samsung T595 vibrant.

Hello there. if you have a vibrant it is a t959. I dont use froyo anymore since we have very good choices on gingerbread ann ICS. Iam on Skankwich CM9 Kang...very nice. You can find good choices if you search. Im my opinion a custom rom is better. You need to find out by yourself wich one you like and works better according to your needs. How? ...flashing!!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda premium

I wouldn't run ICS if you don't feel like tinkering with your ROM. The GPS is inconsistent, and there will be little bugs every now and again as the developers continue to refine the base builds that will require you to keep an eye on the ROM you flashed for updates.
None of the bugs I found in ICS are real show stoppers depending on what you expect out of your phone (besides that encryption unsuccessful problem which is a big issue), but there were enough that I only flash ICS every month or so just to see how things are. I always come back to Froyo just for the sake of everything working.
Moped Ryder's EZ_Ryder/Slim_Ryder are good Froyo builds, but I, personally, always fall back to either Bionix-V 1.3.1 or Fishman's Bionix-V Mod with the DragonModz or Overstock kernel. That combo with the Holo launcher fits my needs just right.

Hey, if you're going for stability, battery life, speed, and performance...then a custom rom from the development is certainly better than stock froyo in my opinion. And..luckily enough, we have some great developers in the froyo department at the moment. I've tried a lot of Fish's builds and they are all awesome...but I had some of the best battery life and such on his updated Deranged rom
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565768
I was getting like 2 days worth of life while I was on that, and it was buttery smooth lol
But really, anything by Fish or Moped is definitely worth looking into my friend.

ToledoG28 said:
Hello there. if you have a vibrant it is a t959. I dont use froyo anymore since we have very good choices on gingerbread ann ICS. Iam on Skankwich CM9 Kang...very nice. You can find good choices if you search. Im my opinion a custom rom is better. You need to find out by yourself wich one you like and works better according to your needs. How? ...flashing!!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda premium
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Froyo / GB is all I use for now. Dont forget the issues that come along with ICS and CM7 / 9.
1. A lot don't have working 911 (e911?) or inconsistant 911 with each build.
2. ICS from my knowledge still has the Encryption Unsuccessful bug.
3. For me at least gps works best on Froyo.
4. Possible mute/unmute bug (rare)
Those two are the deal breakers for me. Im a father of 3 so I have to have a working phone with 911 at all times.
btw - thanks for good word guys
If you find any old Froyo / GB rom and would like me (or Fishman) to update it to current status just ask.
If you want to try out Stock Froyo Id suggest the KB5 stock ROM I posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674519
Its stock with lockscreens and a power menu added.

So... Is there a single completely usable ROM out there?

I've flashed almost 10 different ROMS now ever since the Asus ICS update and I'm still getting issues with SOD, RR, rapid battery drain, and/or wifi crashing after deep sleep. I just want my TF101 back. I don't care about Google Now... I just want a usable tablet!!!

You are flashing roms to rid yerself of an issue caused by a kernel?......If the rom You flash doesnt have a custom kernel you won't be solving any kernel issues....
In Short, flash a different kernel.....

Stock has been great for the 3 transformers in our family..
Go back to GB and spend a week on it and see if it does the same.. If so. Then you really have problems
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

Team EOS JB Nightly's & KAT 47b Kernel = Very fast, very stable TF101
Easily the best experience I have had with my TF since I got it
No RR's no SoD, everything works 100% and super fast, highly recommend trying it out if you haven't already

Pretty happy with Team EOS JB with stock kernel :good:

Tried Megatron and Revolver, reboot and SOD. Now i use ARHD with Harmony ICS at 1.6ghz speed. Stop searching cause it work:good:

misteroh said:
I've flashed almost 10 different ROMS now ever since the Asus ICS update and I'm still getting issues with SOD, RR, rapid battery drain, and/or wifi crashing after deep sleep. I just want my TF101 back. I don't care about Google Now... I just want a usable tablet!!!
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those trouble had been solve with a lot thread in this box...
SOD and RR only got in HC when update to ICS its been solve, no more.
Rapid battery gain when you turn on wifi and watch video with high bright
wifi crash will be off after deep sleep only got in some ROM not alot, and they had been solve them. If you used any rom u must follow other posts.
I didnt got any issue like that becos i update kernel usually and I follow someone instruction.
recently I used EnergyROM and its make me happiest so maybe no more change ROM... I used 20 or over and I did got those issues like u when i keep update ROM and Kernal...
PS used ES Task Manager when u done any work and click on its widget to clear memory its make RR rate lower

To me cm9 works best... I wanna upgrade to jb but all have problems... cm9 is close to jb.. since some jb features are ported to ics...
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Android Revolution HD 3.4.2 is the most stable rom for me. Don't know if you can still get such an old version, though.

I have tried EOS and 3 variations of CM10 (Raymans unofficial stable, Paranoid, LiquidSmooth). I like them all but EOS + KAT 47B gives me no issues to complain about (right now on 79 anyway). The others - last time I tried them - seem to have poorer wifi reception (and I don't mean just a matter of "bars"), occasionally lose wifi after re-awakening, and sketchy-to-non-existent GPS.
Truthfully, the EOS build works well enough for me that I could really care less if ASUS does an official JB upgrade at this point. Smooth, as robust as stock ICS when I left, stock browser working fantastic. I am on build 79 right now, probably upgrade to newer version if/when 4.2 features added.
I was set on getting myself a new tablet for Christmas, but after flashing EOS JB I have no more desire to upgrade to a newer tablet. It does everything I want it to, significantly better than when I bought it.

csb5731 said:
I have tried EOS and 3 variations of CM10 (Raymans unofficial stable, Paranoid, LiquidSmooth). I like them all but EOS + KAT 47B gives me no issues to complain about (right now on 79 anyway). The others - last time I tried them - seem to have poorer wifi reception (and I don't mean just a matter of "bars"), occasionally lose wifi after re-awakening, and sketchy-to-non-existent GPS.
Truthfully, the EOS build works well enough for me that I could really care less if ASUS does an official JB upgrade at this point. Smooth, as robust as stock ICS when I left, stock browser working fantastic. I am on build 79 right now, probably upgrade to newer version if/when 4.2 features added.
I was set on getting myself a new tablet for Christmas, but after flashing EOS JB I have no more desire to upgrade to a newer tablet. It does everything I want it to, significantly better than when I bought it.
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Great, I'll check out Team EOS' rom and cross my fingers!

holy ****, that did it! EOS and KAT are rock solid!

there are many roms with cool features and stuff but in terms of stability i find stock asus rom the most stable.

If you want the tablet to just work, stick with stock based ICS ROM. That means.... the Energy ROM, ARHD or Revolver.

on your advice
*Detection* said:
Team EOS JB Nightly's & KAT 47b Kernel = Very fast, very stable TF101
Easily the best experience I have had with my TF since I got it
No RR's no SoD, everything works 100% and super fast, highly recommend trying it out if you haven't already
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tried it... got to agree:good::good:

Im using Android Revolution HD 3.5.1. It has GPS problems, but everything else works well. I'd use a 4.1/2 rom but no flash.

Flash does work on jb roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336
Using it on EOS 81 with KAT 47b. Best this tab has ever been.

Use raymanfx V6. cyo modded. Its JB but very stable and not all the issues ics have
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I have tried all these ROMs and kernels and every time i pick up my tf101 it's dead. SOD constantly. I have to turn it off now everytime i finish using it so that i can use it the next time i come it. Very annoying.
Is there anything else that could be the problem other than kernel/rom (i have tried TeamEOS and KAT and CM10 with latest kat kernel with lidfix).
Thanks be to anyone that helps.

csb5731 said:
I have tried EOS and 3 variations of CM10 (Raymans unofficial stable, Paranoid, LiquidSmooth).
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I've tried CM10 unofficial stable too and I really like it. Fast, stable, reliable.

[Q] most reliable and fastest ics rom for tf101

I'm a bit late to the custom rom game for my tf101 but so far, it seems that after trying cm10, my data and apps are much happier with ICS than JB...which is fine with me since stock .27 has been very, very good to me...stable, reliable and good battery life. The problem is that it's very slow.
I'm currently using ENERGY ICS, but it, like most ICS roms, are going the way of the dodo...it's all about the jelly bean.
The ENERGY rom is working just fine for me so far and No Frills is letting me overclock.
Is anybody still working on ICS?

In my opinion the only super reliable ROMs would be the stock, OEM ROMs such as the one I released. Any other CM9 or CM10 based ROM is a community built ROM and will have its bugs and quirks. If you want solid, day to day reliability and all your ports to work, then stick with ICS. I don't see what you gain with JB anyway, the look virtually the same and the code really hasn't changed much.

Team EOS 3 JB Nightlys & KAT Kernel
100% solid, stable and very fast

I would recommend Revolver 4.x + Guevor's 22.6 kernel. I'm on version 4.1.1 for months now. It's stable, reliable - no SOD or RR at all. Oc'ed kernel to 1.4 GHzso it's smooth and fast.
However I've tried CM10 (RaymanFX) as well. It was even faster and smoother BUT I was suffering from poor Wifi and frequent loss of sound, that's why I decided to go back to Revolver ICS. But I definately will flash JB again, once the issues are solved.

NRGZ28 said:
In my opinion the only super reliable ROMs would be the stock, OEM ROMs such as the one I released. Any other CM9 or CM10 based ROM is a community built ROM and will have its bugs and quirks. If you want solid, day to day reliability and all your ports to work, then stick with ICS. I don't see what you gain with JB anyway, the look virtually the same and the code really hasn't changed much.
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.27 has been very stable for me so that's why I chose the Energy ics rom. I want faster while keeping the reliability. My concern was that since it's not being actively supported very much that it wasn't a finished product.
So far, it's working perfectly for me. I'll put it through the paces over the next few days to torture test it.

Best ICS ROM & Kernels.
JoeCanuck said:
I'm a bit late to the custom rom game for my tf101 but so far, it seems that after trying cm10, my data and apps are much happier with ICS than JB...which is fine with me since stock .27 has been very, very good to me...stable, reliable and good battery life. The problem is that it's very slow.
I'm currently using ENERGY ICS, but it, like most ICS roms, are going the way of the dodo...it's all about the jelly bean.
The ENERGY rom is working just fine for me so far and No Frills is letting me overclock.
Is anybody still working on ICS?
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I recommend Android Revolution HD (ARHD):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1245892
Mike just released version 3.6
I have tried many ROM's but keep coming back to ARHD. It is the most stable and has all of the features I want.
Much more smother & stable than the stock ASUS ROM.
Use Harmony:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693799
or
guevor kernel 22.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565519
If you want to overclock.
Good luck,
Rodger

Best ICS ROM for me hands down would be the latest Revolver. Very smooth and great battery life with dock.
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smithchipz said:
Best ICS ROM for me hands down would be the latest Revolver. Very smooth and great battery life with dock.
Sent from my Legend using xda app-developers app
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I'll keep those in mind if my TF starts getting *****y with me. So far, it's night and day better than stock...faster, smoother and just better all around.
My browser actually loads pages without any problems. I don't have the need to flash for the sake of flashing or even comparing it with the Note 2. The only thing that matters is if what it does is fast/good enough for me.

I tried lots... CM10, Team EOS, Revolver... and they all had major issues making them unusable... plus I like the Asus built-in apps.
Stock (rooted) is the only way to go for me as other ROMs are simply too sluggish. I wish I had time to learn and contribute

Lethe6 said:
I tried lots... CM10, Team EOS, Revolver... and they all had major issues making them unusable... plus I like the Asus built-in apps.
Stock (rooted) is the only way to go for me as other ROMs are simply too sluggish. I wish I had time to learn and contribute
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I've tried several of the JB and ICS ROMS and always come back to stock 27, rooted and overclocked with guevor's kernel. It's fast and 100% reliable.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

I'm not a chronic updater so I mostly look for stability and overall efficiency...not necessarily the newest and fastest...at the expense of stability. Stock ICS .27 has been rock solid for me...no random restarts, good battery life and worked with my apps...(but I don't use a lot of apps).
On the other hand, I do appreciate those who torture test every android iteration so the rest of us can experience vicariously what others are actually doing.

*Detection* said:
Team EOS 3 JB Nightlys & KAT Kernel
100% solid, stable and very fast
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negative ghost rider. that was the worse setup ive tried.

[Q] Best Rom out there currently for TF101?

Hey guys, as you all can see I am "VERY" New here. I have been on this thread for 2 years now, and just now decided to make a Account.
Anyways away from me, and more to my TF101.
I am searching the Development Section of this Forum for the TF101, and can't find a Solid Rom for my TF101.
Any suggestions? I am currently on "Caliber 4" and It likes to Lag out of no where, and I experience slower performance over all.
So how about you guys Help a Comrade out?
Also if you could, could you list some "Possible" Bugs with the Rom? Thanks.

Best TF101 ROM.
RussianCode said:
I am searching the Development Section of this Forum for the TF101, and can't find a Solid Rom for my TF101.
Any suggestions?....
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I recommend Android Revolution HD (ARHD):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892
I have tried many ROM's but keep coming back to ARHD. It is the most stable and has all of the features I want.
Much more smother & stable than the stock ASUS ROM.
Rodger

rbird2 said:
I recommend Android Revolution HD (ARHD):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892
I have tried many ROM's but keep coming back to ARHD. It is the most stable and has all of the features I want.
Much more smother & stable than the stock ASUS ROM.
Rodger
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I appreciate it, will try the Rom in a little bit. Thanks!

RussianCode said:
Hey guys, as you all can see I am "VERY" New here. I have been on this thread for 2 years now, and just now decided to make a Account.
Anyways away from me, and more to my TF101.
I am searching the Development Section of this Forum for the TF101, and can't find a Solid Rom for my TF101.
Any suggestions? I am currently on "Caliber 4" and It likes to Lag out of no where, and I experience slower performance over all.
So how about you guys Help a Comrade out?
Also if you could, could you list some "Possible" Bugs with the Rom? Thanks.
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I use Teameos Jellybean with KAT 47B Kernel for everyday usage and it's fine ' bear in mind if you go the Jellybean route you lose FlashPlayer - but I believe there's a way around that to.

pkfox said:
I use Teameos Jellybean with KAT 47B Kernel for everyday usage and it's fine ' bear in mind if you go the Jellybean route you lose FlashPlayer - but I believe there's a way around that to.
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I'm also using team EOS with kat kernel 47b and you're right, it's very stable. I've been using it for 2 weeks now and I have no complain at all. It's significantly faster and smoother than stock ICS...
Just install flash player. I am using Firefox beta with flash player and everything is working good.

Currently flopping between Mattmanwrx's Paranoid Android and Energy Rom by NRGZ28.....
Have to say im pleasantly surprised by Energy (i.c.s).....i was expecting it to be laggy compared to Jellybean but its not (apart from coming out the app drawer.....slightly)
Looks mint, performs amazingly - a well rounded experience!
Nice to be back on official based Asus for a change - and i feel that apart from ARHD, its going to be well supported unlike the other i.c.s roms.
As for stability and performance on Jellybean then i have to agree EOS is your best bet.....i just like how PA worked for me and the developer is really helpful.
Tough call....just try them all out :angel:

RussianCode said:
Hey guys, as you all can see I am "VERY" New here. I have been on this thread for 2 years now, and just now decided to make a Account.
Anyways away from me, and more to my TF101.
I am searching the Development Section of this Forum for the TF101, and can't find a Solid Rom for my TF101.
Any suggestions? I am currently on "Caliber 4" and It likes to Lag out of no where, and I experience slower performance over all.
So how about you guys Help a Comrade out?
Also if you could, could you list some "Possible" Bugs with the Rom? Thanks.
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I'm using Revolver 4 by Gnufabio (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518768) and it runs very smooth and with a bit overclocking even smoother (1.5 ghz). I haven't recognized any bugs in two weeks now. It is based on ICS from ASUS but it's much better in performance compared to the stock rom. No reboots, no FCs just TF101 performing nice. I had problems watching 720p videos but now it's lagfree (using MXPlayer). The battery life is almost the same as with the stock ASUS rom. Give it a try, it is perfect for me, even without jellybean.