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GINGERBREAD Hacked/Compiled Kernels: Share your opinion/experiences/feedback

I was just curious: how is your experience with the various hacked kernels available like, for instance :CF-Root 3.0] JP*,JS*,JQ3,JV1/K - su+bb+2e/CWM - rfs+ext4 by Chainfire
Hacked Lagfix/Ext4 Samsung Galaxy S Gingerbread - JVB by supercurio
[KERNEL][GPL][SECURITY] FuguMod 3.0 (gingerbread JVB) voodoosndv7 by nikademus
DamianGTO Ultimate Ginger Kernel by DamianGto
SpeedMod Gingerbread by Hardcore
Talon Kernel by ytt3r / existz
​Do you know another one?
Tested a couple of them, pretty much satisfied with the responsiveness and battery performance, no bugs or issues, BUT UNLIKE many hacked/compiled kernel users I am always on RFS and have all tweaks disabled....(edit: not anymore, testing some tweaks right now)
In the begining running Gingerbread the sgs was having some weird battery performances, but after removing a bunch of bloatware and freezing another bunch (using Titanium app), like "software update" for instance , battery performance is stable.
Some feedback about this and the other kernels would be nice, specially from users like me, that wont do the "file convertion thing" (always on RFS).
Tks
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Well first i try Supercurio, Gingerbread-GT-I9000-stock-from-sources-kernel+hackskernel, and work so well. Then i try Supercurio again Gingerbread-GT-I9000-dev-kernel+hacks, and it´s a complete kernel is really a good Kernel, estable, and work so fine, and not draw the battery.

Actually i have Darkys v10.0RC5b2 rom and try DamianGTO_Ginger_Beta_6__340HZ, no good it´s unstable and with the ram don´t work good.
Now I have Ficeto Kernel, Dark Core 2.0 and really work so good with the ram and with batery, it´s very stable and it´s a complete Kernel whit lagfix and ext4.
Now I want try Dark Core 2.1 and probably the last Hardcore´s Kernel, speedmod-kernel-k15c-test5-o2-09q3-500hz, perhaps now without reboot problem.

Hmmm....I dont think your probs are kernel related but more MOD ROM related....

You missed the Hardcore's SpeedMod kernel!

From the beginning JVK and now JVB both deodexed by Ramad with CFRoot is a winning team for me.No ext-4 stuffs,or as a test...killing time...,and just happy like that.Flashing mods and themes,enjoying his CWM application,can't thank enough Chainfire for accompanying us in our wish to use this 2.3 «release».
Only one sudden battery drain as far for me and it was a google process.Maybe related to maps,read that somewhere...

MY SGS New XWJVB Problems...
1. my screen going off when im still working...or playing game...or calling with loudspeaker (check this) (when not touch)
2. always on my touch buttons lights (menu= back keys)
3. didn't play some games (restart phone and stucking) but can play that games on my older froyo firmware...
I'm using XWJVB (old i use XXJVK) with CWM3 EXT4 File Sys...... please....tell me this gingerbread releases are still beta or final releases?

I'm using CF-Root 3.1 and it works but haven't that much to compare with because I'm new in this stuff and haven't tested any other kernel.
I'm using Simple Honey 3.1 (JVB) right now with CF-Root 3.1 + EXT4 converted and wonder if I'm able to change kernel without wipe the phone? If I don't need to wipe then I may study the difference between those kernels
Great puting all up to date kernels in one list tho, that makes it easier for me and others who are curious about them.

Fugu Mod working absolutely perfect here..

olivercervera said:
You missed the Hardcore's SpeedMod kernel!
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I didn't know Hardcore was ready with a stable kernel forGingerbread..
If you know a link with change logs and download information you can post it here and I will add it on first post.
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kalpik said:
Fugu Mod working absolutely perfect here..
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Heard good things about fugu, but didnt try it yet...
And....did you try other kernels? Anyone with comparison material?
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I haven't had any problems on all the kernels.
It is just a matter of taste i think.
Some have other features (focus areas) then others, but in general they are all stable. Even the released developers version of supercurio.
So it seems that they all know what they are doing.
Personally i am using now the damiangto kernel for the more memory, just because i have SPD Shell 3D running and it consumes at lot of memory.

Here's my very, very executive executive summary:
- I rooted using CF-root 3.1 (not 3.0, filename was "CF-Root-XW_XEE_JVB-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar").
I used this only to gain root and to flash CWM3-dependent patches, so I didn't get to fool much around with it. But from my light usage, I definitely didn't notice any problems.
- I've been running pretty much all JVK/JVB-revisions of supercurio's kernel so far (for the ext4 lagfix) and I can't really complain about anything. The added audio-drivers are definitely a bonus. Can't live without them now. I haven't had any issues with performance nor stability.
- Fugumod.
I'm absolutely alien to this kernel/mod and really have no experience with it. Not tried it once. That said, people has said earlier in the JVA/JVB/JVK-thread that when they rooted using Fugumod, they had issues connecting their phones to Kies afterwards. And they said a reflash of stock firmware and then using CF-Root instead solved their problems.
Unless you have some very specific reasons to go this route, it seems this is the only one with consistently confirmed problems so far and might be worth avoiding. Maybe the problems have been identified and fixed though. Not absolutely sure here.
- DamianGTO.
Absolutely alien to this one as well, but haven't seen any posts about specific issues either.

Hmmm havn't tried darkcoreGB yet...
**Simply Honey 3.0, UltimateGB beta7 kernel, JQ1 modem**

This latest DamianGTObeta7 is really nice
http://db.tt/YCn1nRc
**Simply Honey 3.0, UltimateGB beta7 kernel, JQ1 modem**

Brotuck said:
I haven't had any problems on all the kernels.
It is just a matter of taste i think.
Some have other features (focus areas) then others, but in general they are all stable. Even the released developers version of supercurio.
So it seems that they all know what they are doing.
Personally i am using now the damiangto kernel for the more memory, just because i have SPD Shell 3D running and it consumes at lot of memory.
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Hmmm I think I can use a big memory ...so, no issues with Damian's kernel?
And since you didnt have any problems with all the kernels, let me guess:
You are always on RFS and you dont use any mod rom right?
Tks
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rlorange said:
This latest DamianGTObeta7 is really nice
http://db.tt/YCn1nRc
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Define nice, pros,cons (if any) etc.
Tks
EDIT: Just noticed: Damian's XDA account is currently disabled? And somebody else edited his first post?
What's going on?
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I was on Darky RC3 with DarkCore 2 and wasa super smooth and fast.
Then I decided to try MIUI RC6 ... run it from Friday to Sunday when I gave up:
1. camera not working
2. touch keys are iffy, sometimes they work, other times they don't
3. My 3G network kept dripping all the time
4. try to flash differnet modem broke IMEI and had to reinstall the whole ROM
5. when alarm sounds, i could not stop it unless i lock and unlock the screen
6. there is no support, for every issue I had the answer was: it's in the FAQ
So I am back on Darky 10RC5.3 and much more happier; faster, smoother, camer works, 3G is fine, i can flash any modem I want and above all the support team is fantastic.

Battery life
What about battery life? I test speedmod for 3 days and I find less battery autonomy that 2.2.1.
For a medium usage after a day it's over!!!!
Does anyone have this trouble???

Yeah Damian is no longer at xda. He is still developing tho at his own forum. Using his beta7 with no issues do far except a hot reboot after I wiped cache
Edit you can my dropbox link to gto7 to your first post if you like
**Simply Honey 3.0, UltimateGB beta7 kernel, JQ1 modem**

It's hard to choose.. I need an adivce.

As expirienced user I should not post this here. But this time, it's phone of friend of mine.
He is still on stock 2.1 and he is really annoyed by the fact that he can't store apps on sd.
Ofcourse he can install link2sd or something, but it's about performance too.
This guy won't change any ROM soon, he is a TOTAL noob about everything.
So please:
He needs a rom with:
*nice 3D and 2D graphics(he likes to play games a lot)
*fully working app2sd
*no camera bugs (which means froyo is not an option because of recording bug!)
*fast switching between apps! (multitasking)
Thing is: Froyo has a camera rec bug, Ginger is slow and sluggish @ multitasking.
Is there any GB rom which really fast (not just smooth).
Thanks in adavnce, and I repeat this is a guy who doesn't want to be annoyed with anykind of flashing etc... please!

GDX v12 + stock kernel

rav3n_pl said:
GDX v12 + stock kernel
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Buglist please
I remember my GDX faq thread.
EDIT: acceleromter bug?!
Thanks for fast reply!

GDX is the best for multi-tasking. The browser is not refreshing when I used it again. Try v018 of it.
Sent from my Xperia X8 using XDA App

GXv8 + Stock KErnel. Bugs none that i've noticed.
GXv8 + FXPOC Kernel. Best for games. You lose Wi-Fi.
GXv10 (Don't forget the partition patch) + Stock Kernel + OC748Mhz . Best Overall.
I'm using GXv10 + FXPOC Kernel right now to test if it's better.

[Q] What are the Best Rom actually

Hi guys,
Can u guide which rom is the best ever......
I need good rom with stable,perfomance,3d capabilities,less internal storage and least memory....
Please give tutorial as well thanx guys.....

((( RedDeviL ))) said:
Hi guys,
Can u guide which rom is the best ever......
I need good rom with stable,perfomance,3d capabilities,less internal storage and least memory....
Please give tutorial as well thanx guys.....
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You Mean Big Internal Storage
2.3: Perfomance
GingerXperia Link
2.3: Stable
GingerDX Link
2.2: Stable & Perfomance
FroyoBread Link
2.1: Very Stable But Low Perfomance
2.1.1.Clean.0.0 Link
Choose What you want
Instructions Here

There is no "best ROM".
Every ROm has advantages and disadvantages.
GingerDx is good, but it will lag if you don´t iunstall supercharger or Juwe´s S97 script, and you'll need an unlocked bootloader for flashing the kernel, otherwise you´d have to flash all modules for stock kernel via CWM.
And GingerDX has also no included overclocking, so you would have to do it yourself.
All 2.2 ROMs are stable and fast, and the audio/video sync problem can be fixed, so you´d have to choose by looking at the screenshots and decide what looks better.
FroyoBread is one of the two(?) 2.2 ROMs with Theme Chooser from CM7, but it´s not working 100% with some themes.
So, just download some ROms, test them, and install another ROm if the first doesn´t suit you!
You could also have a look at the ROM reviews in the general forum.

Superuser.Angga said:
You Mean Big Internal Storage
2.3: Perfomance
GingerXperia Link
2.3: Stable
GingerDX Link
2.2: Stable & Perfomance
FroyoBread Link
2.1: Very Stable But Low Perfomance
2.1.1.Clean.0.0 Link
Choose What you want
Instructions Here
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Thanx Guys for ur kindly help,,,,
anyway let me test out first then i'll inform if anything done wrong..

ginger xperia v10 very fast

Every rom rocks fast smooth stable if u have minimum number of apps i had 71 apps installed now i realised i should rather use it as a phone not a PC
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

Hi,
is there any ROM available now that supports WIFI-Theethering on the X8?

for 2.3 GingerCruzt rev 8 have good look and is very fast in hd games and Gingerxperia is very fast and lightweight.
for 2.2 i only like one and is the best,Froyobread.is very fast and stable with lot of options.

IROC_69 said:
Every rom rocks fast smooth stable if u have minimum number of apps i had 71 apps installed now i realised i should rather use it as a phone not a PC
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
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hahaha you're right dude...

prefer to use gingercrutz,,,

Fast n Smooth
Fd xperience
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089690
uninstall some apps that are useless to you then u will gain some speed
not to forget, apply tweaks on ur own also
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X8
Fd xperience 2.1.0
AnTuTu score: 1722

I tried Fd xperience 2.1.0 few days back. This ROM is the slowest for me. I just shifted to other.

codfreak said:
There is no "best ROM".
Every ROm has advantages and disadvantages.
GingerDx is good, but it will lag if you don´t iunstall supercharger or Juwe´s S97 script, and you'll need an unlocked bootloader for flashing the kernel, otherwise you´d have to flash all modules for stock kernel via CWM.
And GingerDX has also no included overclocking, so you would have to do it yourself.
All 2.2 ROMs are stable and fast, and the audio/video sync problem can be fixed, so you´d have to choose by looking at the screenshots and decide what looks better.
FroyoBread is one of the two(?) 2.2 ROMs with Theme Chooser from CM7, but it´s not working 100% with some themes.
So, just download some ROms, test them, and install another ROm if the first doesn´t suit you!
You could also have a look at the ROM reviews in the general forum.
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Hi would you please tell me how to fix the audio/video sync problem of Froyobread? I used to love the rom but gave it up for the video recording reason. Now using the stock rom I miss some of the features of Froyobread very much.

i the the feeling like the majority of xda-users are up for GDX

What is the best rom for battery life?
I'm thinking for a work use: read and write documents (Isilo, Documents to Go, Swype), internet (Gmail, Opera Mini, Maps, Barnacle Wifi, read news, etc). For me clearly the biggest battery drain is the 3G internet (according to BMW reaches 600 mAh, while Documents to Go does not exceed 200 mAh)
I am using v22 Froyobread with smartass, and the battery lasts me 10-20 hours. (I have a low screen brightness; and wifi, bluetooth, GPS off).
My question is mainly about the different roms, have several more efficient than others in the use of the battery? Do rom based in Gingerbread spend more than those based on Froyo? The union of a custom kernel and custom rom can be more efficient in the use of the battery?
Thanks and excuse my English

oooo yess I think Froyobeard

[Roms] CM 7.2 Mod and X1 Elite with market. .32 kernels.

So, this is just the result of my messing around with these roms and tweaking where I see fit. They are both .32 franco kernel based and I flashed and tested both with CWM 5.0.2.6.
CyanogenMod Tweaked
First one is CyanogenMod 7.2 and owes everything to the amazing work by Ezet.
Original thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527745 and tweaks are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227269 Thanks to Ezet and Knzo
I have tweaked it by building a new kernel and editing the build.prop as well as adding other tweaks from elite rom by terramino. It also has bravia engine built in and a few apps removed. Seems smooth and a little sharper than before. Battery may end up being a little better too. Will have to see.
Get it here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?x8j867um8pfg69i
LeanX5_rc1: Latest with new kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fk0dy9bxrhd9lzr
MD5: 75DB996CD48465F473091B85ABBFB77E
EliteRom X1 with Market
This is just Terramino's rom with the market put in by default. Original thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475687. Thanks to Terramino for all your work.
I have also removed some apps. Why did this rom have three notepads? just download one you like from the market now.
Get It Here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6ga0r23cgffz8f8
Get Your Email Back:
http://www.mediafire.com/?rwhq08eqlar0cky
What about a Custom Kernel?
Just for my experimentation, I have made a custom kernel. It has my smartass V2 mods, various other governer mods, SimpleIO enabled and default and a couple of other small tweaks. Just flash it and see what you think. If you want the old one back, just reinstall the rom. It seems very smooth and battery efficient to me.
http://www.mediafire.com/?4tqq9yeullp9ceq
Source:
https://github.com/PaulMilbank/u8800-kernel
latest version of the kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zy6ach4rivnx82g
Has DZO led backlight mod for battery savings, smoothass and interactiveX, compiled against codesourcery toolchain with arm v7 optimisations and my governor changes. Just did 3630 on Antutu at 1.5ghz with minmax governer.
Thanks to DZO, Stockwell, Ezet, Franco and fjsFerreira for sources and helping me to understand where building was going wrong.

Superb Work Dude. Can You Please Upload This For U8800Pro And Add Some Screenshots Please.

Will add screenshots sometime, but I don't have a pro to test the rom with if I make a rom. Also which rom did you want me to mod for the pro?

Says SD card available - can't access any of my music or files.
Any clues, I've probably just missed something??

PaulMilbank said:
Will add screenshots sometime, but I don't have a pro to test the rom with if I make a rom. Also which rom did you want me to mod for the pro?
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CM7 Please

Sounds nice, any benchmarks?
Sent from my U8800 using XDA

LarzGearbox said:
Says SD card available - can't access any of my music or files.
Any clues, I've probably just missed something??
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Sorry mate, installed over ezets rom and just done a fresh install too, no problems here. Which recovery are you using? Did you wipe cache/dalvic cache and fix permissions after installing?

levibuko said:
Sounds nice, any benchmarks?
Sent from my U8800 using XDA
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2866 in antutu on 1ghz. Think that was a little better than original rom. Can't remember.

PaulMilbank said:
Sorry mate, installed over ezets rom and just done a fresh install too, no problems here. Which recovery are you using? Did you wipe cache/dalvic cache and fix permissions after installing?
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Got it sorted, did another set of wipes and it seems to be all good.
Looks like an excellent ROM - nice and smooth.
I've just come back from the .35 kernel which was too buggy for me and and loving this.

great stuff, glad you got it sorted.

Do you gonna update this when CM new releases/updates comes, or this is just one time project?
Also you said you did lot of modifications, but did you tested original ezet rom with yours and did you see any effect? Or something that tells you that your rom is somehow better? I'm just asking because of i want to try but if there is really no way of telling the difference than i will pass it to the next time

I will keep it up to date as Ezet updates his rom. I ran Ezet's rom for ages by my standards but I was just taken by the smoothness, battery life and camera of Mossterra's elite rom x1. I have tried to combine the best of both.
I have tested all the mods thus far except battery life as I only installed it two days ago and it all seems positive, faster and smoother. I put it up so if people thought it was ok, they could use it and feed back.
All I can say is give it a try and if you like it, keep it, if not, Ezet's CM 7.2 rom is fantastic still.
All the changes will be overwritten if you install ezet's rom over this one or vice versa. They are compatible without a full wipe, just wipe cache, dalvic cache and fix permissions after installing.

My last tiny little bug - I have disabled haptic feedback (in both Sound & Cyanogen settings), but I still get vibration when clicking any of the 4 menu buttons (back, menu, home, search).
Thoughts??

Disable in x5 settings maybe? im not sure, I normally have the opposite problem of trying to get haptic feedback on.

PaulMilbank said:
I have tweaked it a lot using the init scripts and the build.prop as well as adding custom minfree values and other tweaks from elite rom by terramino. It also has bravia engine built in and a few apps removed. Seems smooth and a little sharper than before. Battery may end up being a little better too. Will have to see.
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Which Apps have you removed from CM7?? - having some issues with the default email client - meaning I can't find it, and restoring backups isn't working for me.

heh... sorry, I removed it as I don't use it. Flashable zip now in first post with email.

Well, looks like I cant get init tweaks to stick so this rom is just bravia engine and some build.prop mods until I can figure out why.

OK, well new kernel is up, will be releasing a new rom with this kernel and some more tweaks and superuser updates as soon as I can get it to upload.

Still using and loving this rom - looking forward to the upgrade

Ok, New rom is up. New Kernel, updated superuser, set permissions for bravia engine correctly. Seems to work very well and smoothly for me.

V6 SuperCharger by zeppelinrox, is anyone using it

I have SuperCharger on my SGA and decided to give it a go on SGNote.
And for the first time I got +4000 (4157) quadrant score running stock lc1 firmware and cf-root kernel.
Original thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
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I do not know if this will work on custom kernels. I keep switching between franko and speedmod kernel but these kernels have some built-in tweaks so I decided to test it on cf-root kernel.

Good topic, I'm interested in exactly the same, thanks for posting .
I'd be especially interested if somebody uses this script with the speedmod-kernel.
Not that one blows something with it as the custom-kernels do have their own memory-tweaks.

I am on cf-root. I'll try it with speedmod tomorrow.
Why don't you give it a try ?

Maybe this evening after dinner, and after a backup .
I'm currently on speedmod K2-8 with CheckROM V6.

These where included in the thunderbolt tweaks that several of the notes custom roms used on GB

TB doesn't do much for launcher redraw tho.
Many users thatuse TB also use V6 SuperCharger instead of TB's LMK addon.
Having said that, TB is probably the only tweak (that's not by me lol) that I can comfortably recommend.

Notified said:
Maybe this evening after dinner, and after a backup .
I'm currently on speedmod K2-8 with CheckROM V6.
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Finally I managed to get it working on speed mod 2-8
This thing is KAKing!

Boy124 said:
Finally I managed to get it working on speed mod 2-8
This thing is KAKing!
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Just did the same. Curious what settings you used.

Hi! I am currently using the latest version of the script with ics stunner and it works awesome! I know it is a beta fw the lc6 but the script helps on getting the device lag free and very stable
I will update this post of my configs in supercharger later tonight!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

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Just did the same. Curious what settings you used.
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1000 HP settings,
Kick Ass Kernelizer,
Lag Nullifier,
Bulletproof Launcher,
and added opera mobile to bullet proof apps list, now it does not get killed by android.
Use the latest version of SpeedMod. I had problems with init.d scripts. If it does not get executed automatically set init.d scripts to run at boot using script manager.

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With older superuser application (the one with black and white icon) integration of init.rc might cause problems with superuser permissions. This will not lose root but in my case applications used to get superuser access without first time prompt.
Chainfire's SuperSU does not have any problems.

I use Ram Manager Pro, which I believe does the same thing.

It's not even in the same league.

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It's not even in the same league.
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I assume your implying that Supercharger is better? How?

V6 SuperCharger Pro is for free,
and if I'm not mistaken V6 was there before ram manager was published in the market.

Spartoi said:
I assume your implying that Supercharger is better? How?
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Look at the poll in my thread.
Most replies are that V6 is the best mod EVER.
Takes balls to ask that question but not really - since it's true.
What you should ask is, "Why did I pay for false advertising and snake oil?"

zeppelinrox said:
Look at the poll in my thread.
Most replies are that V6 is the best mod EVER.
Takes balls to ask that question but not really - since it's true.
What you should ask is, "Why did I pay for false advertising and snake oil?"
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zep <3 You make my phones even better then they are!!! Thanks for your work mate!!! I really mean it

When i have Desire HD i was in a ROM team.When new sense arrived the real free memory was terrible.We decide to used SuperCharger as default script and WOW!more free ram, smoother, no battery draining, no problem at all!
Awsome scripts from an expert.

Pikachu, developer of Thunderbolt too once said that RMP only tweaked LMK and didn't do much optimization.
Lets put this aside. We know what is real and best. Thanks a lot Zepp.
*thumbsup*