Best ROM in your opinion on the nexus 7? - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

HELP! I am trying to root and install a custom ROM for the first time, I need some options. Thanks for looking.
Nexus 7 ultimate eye awaker!

Get paranoid android. Thats the best for me as you can have tablet mode without breaking the market or apps
You can also specify tablet/phone mode fo any app you have, and change the dpi.
Very good, solid ROM too

Nexus 7 rom to remember....
I personally like Codename Android, haven't had a problem. I tried few other roms and i always have a problem with nfl rewind app i cant seem to fast foward or rewind. Even the latest aokp rom build 2. Don't have that issue with Codename, its a great rom.

Jordanooo said:
Get paranoid android.
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+1

Paranoid Android suits all my needs. I did some tweaks though.
Using motley_noGPUoc_1.1.1 Kernel. In combination with Jay's tweaks my N7 runs incredibly smooth and stable.
You might encounter a weird 'screen black out' issue - flash this if you're using a CM10 based ROM like Paranoid Android.
And I'm using Apex launcher.. but this is just my personal preference.

I agree with the other posts, Paranoid is wonderful. Using the hybrid mode and the ability to set a custom DPI per application really makes things look great on the Nexus 7.

Someone had said to me why flash a custom rom if you have a nexus device which has the same user interface.
I was using Cyanogenmod on mine then I flashed back to stock and just set Apex Launcher on top of it.
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Jordanooo said:
Get paranoid android. Thats the best for me as you can have tablet mode without breaking the market or apps
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GameXx323xX said:
I personally like Codename Android, haven't had a problem.
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You could also try this ROM which is a combination of Paranoid Android and Codename Android. I've heard a lot of good things about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885935
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So based on ROMs they need a rooted N7, but can I root my N7 and NOT install a custom rom?

Rody2k6 said:
So based on ROMs they need a rooted N7, but can I root my N7 and NOT install a custom rom?
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Yes. You can be rooted and stay on the stock ROM.
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I like cyanogenmod 10 but right now it needs some work but its getting there.
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There is no best ROM. Why do people insist in making these threads. Just read the OP of ROMs see which ones YOU like best.
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RockNrolling said:
Yes. You can be rooted and stay on the stock ROM.
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I can root withouth unlocking right?
Because my Nexus 7 has a bunch of family videos and I would not like to lose them, so how can I back them up, I have that Toolkit v2.0, does it have a backup option, and if so what exactly do I need to backup, is it the normal type backup or the NANDROID type?
Thanks

Rody2k6 said:
I can root withouth unlocking right?
Because my Nexus 7 has a bunch of family videos and I would not like to lose them, so how can I back them up, I have that Toolkit v2.0, does it have a backup option, and if so what exactly do I need to backup, is it the normal type backup or the NANDROID type?
Thanks
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No, you have to unlock to root. I don't believe that a nandroid backs up media files like videos, but I could be wrong. I thought the toolkit by Wugfresh had a "backup media files" option. I'm pretty sure you can use ADB to backup files as well.
Sorry I'm not much help. When I unlocked my boot loader and rooted I didn't have any files I wanted so I didn't back up my N7.
Maybe someone with more experience can answer your question.
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i am on PA and its an outstanding ROM. I am tempted to try Cookies&Cream too.

I'm currently using AndroidME CM10 N7 1.0.0 and I absolutely love it. Works fast and without problems.

I'm trying Kaos Droid 3.6.1, and so far has been very smooth for me. Has many options at install to choose from. Waiting for 3.7 to be fixed though, get endless boot with that version.

rob_awake_21 said:
HELP! I am trying to root and install a custom ROM for the first time, I need some options. Thanks for looking.
Nexus 7 ultimate eye awaker!
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Mine Mine Mine for sure Well nobody has it right now, I'm the only one having it right now
Features :
- Tablet Mode support (No DPI Changes )
- Custom kernel installation built in
- Custom Launcher
- Much smoother then stock
- still more to come..
releasing sometime soon

Ditto that kaos 3.7 is not fully stable yet. Ive been using glazed for a while and its stable as hell.
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jamesst20 said:
Mine Mine Mine for sure Well nobody has it right now, I'm the only one having it right now
Features :
- Tablet Mode support (No DPI Changes )
- Custom kernel installation built in
- Custom Launcher
- Much smoother then stock
- still more to come..
releasing sometime soon
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Is your new ROM on your replacement N7 since you erased for boot loader and bricked your last one?
I personally like using eclipse rom.

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Good and stable ROMS

Hey guys, so I'm kinda new at doing custom roms and kernels and I'm super eager to learn everything. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone succesfully yesterday. But of course, rooting the nexus s is a must to install custom roms.
I want to know what you guys think are GOOD and STABLE ROMS where everything seems to function.
I was looking at the nexusshacks website and they have the AOKP kang jellybean ROM but I'm hearing from a bit of people that not everything works and it freezes at the boot screen. also there's a problem that apparently you cant see your gallery and music, and also data doesnt work on it.... I just want something that works good and is stable and gives me good battery life!
Thanks for your time
MRsf27 said:
Hey guys, so I'm kinda new at doing custom roms and kernels and I'm super eager to learn everything. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone succesfully yesterday. But of course, rooting the nexus s is a must to install custom roms.
I want to know what you guys think are GOOD and STABLE ROMS where everything seems to function.
I was looking at the nexusshacks website and they have the AOKP kang jellybean ROM but I'm hearing from a bit of people that not everything works and it freezes at the boot screen. also there's a problem that apparently you cant see your gallery and music, and also data doesnt work on it.... I just want something that works good and is stable and gives me good battery life!
Thanks for your time
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The best thing about these ROM is you can try them for yourself and see if it work for you.
A lot of people don't follow the instruction and complain all the time, there are people enjoying the ROM and you will never hear from them. My respect to the developers who do great work, because of them I have the latest and best android experience ever, for the last two years I have no need to upgrade my phone.
Try them all.
Robert
kwabby said:
The best thing about these ROM is you can try them for yourself and see if it work for you.
A lot of people don't follow the instruction and complain all the time, there are people enjoying the ROM and you will never hear from them. My respect to the developers who do great work, because of them I have the latest and best android experience ever, for the last two years I have no need to upgrade my phone.
Try them all.
Robert
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Cool, thanks alot for the advice, I'd still like to know what other ROMs are out there tho so that I can try them all out one day
Is there a good kernel? I'm not too educated on kernels lol
Hi
Rooting isn't a must for installing custom roms you can always use fastboot tool to install custom recovery
I've flashed one million custom roms to my i9023. And what I learned from it is flashing most of them was just a waste of time. However, if I hadn't done this, I wouldn't have known what to choose now. Gingbread roms are really fast and responsive. However they are not so smooth when it comes to scrolling. Also gingerbread roms lack a lot of nice features that come in later builds.
ICS was a misunderstanding for me. It was slow, laggy but the functionality was better than gingerbread. I was ready to sell my nexus because of that disappointment.
Finally Jelly Bean came along. And that, my friend is something different. Project butter makes the phone so smooth, scrolling is superb, animations and applications seems so smooth now. Speed of gingerbread(almost) and looks and functionality of ics
You can try every rom you can. You're gonna waste a lot of time just on flashing restoring, flashing and restoring and so on. You might even get frustrated. Or you can try this and simply start liking your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854366
This is pretty stock, just the way I like it. It's freaking smooth, it hardly ever lags, perfect to bring you some smile from using your nexus most of other roms always come up with some bug or lack of some feature that works on stock rom. The rom I mentioned simply works. Trust me and install this one and you won't regret
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nexususer1 said:
Hi
Rooting isn't a must for installing custom roms you can always use fastboot tool to install custom recovery
I've flashed one million custom roms to my i9023. And what I learned from it is flashing most of them was just a waste of time. However, if I hadn't done this, I wouldn't have known what to choose now. Gingbread roms are really fast and responsive. However they are not so smooth when it comes to scrolling. Also gingerbread roms lack a lot of nice features that come in later builds.
ICS was a misunderstanding for me. It was slow, laggy but the functionality was better than gingerbread. I was ready to sell my nexus because of that disappointment.
Finally Jelly Bean came along. And that, my friend is something different. Project butter makes the phone so smooth, scrolling is superb, animations and applications seems so smooth now. Speed of gingerbread(almost) and looks and functionality of ics
You can try every rom you can. You're gonna waste a lot of time just on flashing restoring, flashing and restoring and so on. You might even get frustrated. Or you can try this and simply start liking your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854366
This is pretty stock, just the way I like it. It's freaking smooth, it hardly ever lags, perfect to bring you some smile from using your nexus most of other roms always come up with some bug or lack of some feature that works on stock rom. The rom I mentioned simply works. Trust me and install this one and you won't regret
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cool thanks man... ONE question before I begin... Im assuming the kernel is already in the ROM .zip file here right? Now if the kernel is seperate do you just add into the SD card like adding a ROM to the sd card? do you have to do anything under recovery?
Kernel is included. Just install this rom from the recovery kernels are always in a zip file, you install them like you install a rom.
But this time you don't have to even think about the kernel, because it's already built into whole rom zip file
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the pic & music issue is probably related to the bad Rom manager app update that put .nomedia files where they didn't belong.
I always run a new/updated Rom with its baked in kernel for a day or two to see how it does before flashing a separate kernel, unless I have major issues related to the baked in kernel. Not all devices act the same, even on the exact same setup.
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MRsf27 said:
Hey guys, so I'm kinda new at doing custom roms and kernels and I'm super eager to learn everything. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone succesfully yesterday. But of course, rooting the nexus s is a must to install custom roms.
I want to know what you guys think are GOOD and STABLE ROMS where everything seems to function.
I was looking at the nexusshacks website and they have the AOKP kang jellybean ROM but I'm hearing from a bit of people that not everything works and it freezes at the boot screen. also there's a problem that apparently you cant see your gallery and music, and also data doesnt work on it.... I just want something that works good and is stable and gives me good battery life!
Thanks for your time
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If you're new to the whole flashing game with the android devices id say start with Flashing Custom Kernels. So you can get the the feel for what just the kernel can do for your phone. There's a couple well named ones that you might hear a lot about like the Matr1x Kernel, GLaDOS Kernel, Thalamus Kernel. For the most part a few of them have the same stuff but certain Kernels run faster or smoother. Once you get the hang of that then move to Custom ROMS. As everyone says you kinda have to try out Everything for yourself as 2 people can have 2 completely different experiences with flashing. Essentially though, the Names that you see a lot are typically the most liked ROMS and Kernels for there Features and Stability.
Happy Flashing
I think its the other way around due to fact that I would not recommend flashing a kernel over stock ota without backing up first. Reason for this is that if you want to get an ota update with the stock ROM it won't work if the kernel is different from the one Google provides (experienced this problem while trying to flash a completely stock Google provided rom). So I would first flash a ROM and test it, trying as many features and see if that's what I like and then start experimenting with different kernels as most might not be stable for your particular phone. I am a vanilla Android type of person nonetheless.
Note: the rom a developer chooses are most likely the ones that he thinks are the most stable so in theory you should not run into any problem with it.
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Hey guys i really appreciate the advise. Just to let you all know, I flashed AOKP kang ROM and it's so smooth and quick. I also flashed a matrix kernel v.22 (believe its the cfc version). However, I was really hoping to overclock my cpu a little to get some better gaming performance. I'm looking everything under the ROM settings and the actual phone settings to see if there's anything to change for the cpu.
How do I overclock the cpu??? I know there's customizable roms where you can overclock the cpu for games then tone it down for normal usage and what not; that's really what I wanted.
MRsf27 said:
Hey guys i really appreciate the advise. Just to let you all know, I flashed AOKP kang ROM and it's so smooth and quick. I also flashed a matrix kernel v.22 (believe its the cfc version). However, I was really hoping to overclock my cpu a little to get some better gaming performance. I'm looking everything under the ROM settings and the actual phone settings to see if there's anything to change for the cpu.
How do I overclock the cpu??? I know there's customizable roms where you can overclock the cpu for games then tone it down for normal usage and what not; that's really what I wanted.
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I use a an APP called "NSTools" or "SetCPU"
I'm order to oc, you must be using a kernel that supports oc. The matr1x 22.5 (his jb version) doesn't support oc, but he should have a new version it soon. I can't say if it can be overclocked though.
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Hey thanks for the info... I was just be wondering if you know of any kernels that would go with aokp kang that I can over clock?
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OK wow I just installed my previous apps and now the phone is slow and buggy as hell.. must've rebooted itself at least 10 Tims in then last hour while I using it
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good question.. personally I use codename (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839249) with air kernel(that supports oc, even if I set max cpu 1000 as default).. really fast, no lags with good battery life and everything seems work great. I've tried a lot of roms and a lot of them are really good (I like to change a lot) and in my opinion you have to try a lot of them and chose your favourite
p.s.every time you flash a rom or kernel is better to make a backup(and then a wipe), so if something went wrong you can restore the phone as it was before.. sometimes kernel is not included in rom, you have to check it in phone informations.
I hope this was what you needed
serafo said:
good question.. personally I use codename (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839249) with air kernel(that supports oc, even if I set max cpu 1000 as default).. really fast, no lags with good battery life and everything seems work great. I've tried a lot of roms and a lot of them are really good (I like to change a lot) and in my opinion you have to try a lot of them and chose your favourite
p.s.every time you flash a rom or kernel is better to make a backup(and then a wipe), so if something went wrong you can restore the phone as it was before.. sometimes kernel is not included in rom, you have to check it in phone informations.
I hope this was what you needed
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well i'll tell you right now, AOKP kang is not for me. Keeps crashing, almost all ****ing day. Its rebooted itself atleast 10 times within the last 10 mins. i click something and it freezes and crashes and reboots... ts ****ing ridiculous... I'm gonna go to codename
MRsf27 said:
well i'll tell you right now, AOKP kang is not for me. Keeps crashing, almost all ****ing day. Its rebooted itself atleast 10 times within the last 10 mins. i click something and it freezes and crashes and reboots... ts ****ing ridiculous... I'm gonna go to codename
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ahahah ok thanks for the information you saved my time
aww I forgot a thing.. usually results are different for different models. I have i9023 but I think it's good even in other models
let me know your opinion about it
serafo said:
ahahah ok thanks for the information you saved my time
aww I forgot a thing.. usually results are different for different models. I have i9023 but I think it's good even in other models
let me know your opinion about it
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Hey I actually checked out that codename jellybean thread you showed me... I clicked on the link and their zip is 3.1.0 and i have 3.3.2 downloaded on my computer.... I got the file from nexusshacks.com - am i missing something? Also, Im not sure if there's a kernal that comes with it, so i was wondering if there is any kernels and if there is, do you have a link?:cyclops:
EDIT: I'm going to have to apologize to AOKP. I think the ROM i was running on my phone was a buggy ROM, the unstable one before BUILD 1. I didnt realize this until I watched a video on nexusshacks.com.. but either way i flashed codename jellybean
MRsf27 said:
Hey I actually checked out that codename jellybean thread you showed me... I clicked on the link and their zip is 3.1.0 and i have 3.3.2 downloaded on my computer.... I got the file from nexusshacks.com - am i missing something? Also, Im not sure if there's a kernal that comes with it, so i was wondering if there is any kernels and if there is, do you have a link?:cyclops:
EDIT: I'm going to have to apologize to AOKP. I think the ROM i was running on my phone was a buggy ROM, the unstable one before BUILD 1. I didnt realize this until I watched a video on nexusshacks.com.. but either way i flashed codename jellybean
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I gave you the link with 3.3.2.. even because it's the same ad 3.3.0 but updated:laugh:
kernel is not included in that rom.. I use air kernel, which has everything you asked for (use nstools to control it). this is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469842
serafo said:
I gave you the link with 3.3.2.. even because it's the same ad 3.3.0 but updated:laugh:
kernel is not included in that rom.. I use air kernel, which has everything you asked for (use nstools to control it). this is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469842
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hey, I just flashed codename and air kernel (no modifications) and i just downloaded NStools. It came as an apk. file, I was just wondering what to do with this? do i just throw it into my SD card?

Best nexus 7 rom

Witch is the top #1 rom for Nexus 7, 'like the cm10 for the tab2' THE BEST OF THE BEST
thx a lot
It comes down to preference..... I like Paranoid Android personally.
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Another vote for Paranoid Android.
But this needs to be said: there is no best ROM. Try all of them until you find one you like.
Have fun on your journey of ROM discovery.
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Rasbean Jelly!
At least thats the one that my Seven is diggin' on :silly:
Well,
My favorite is Stock + Custom Kernel + True Tablet Mode patch.
I dont like Parandroid because the Tablet Mode was kind of gllitchy on my side. Maybe fixed in v2, I'vnt tried it.
The most used Rom is probably CM10.
But there is no better rom then other, it all depends on your need.
Codename Android.
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AOKP...but that's the only one I've tried. I'm going to flash more tomorrow. Its too late now...damn work tomorrow. Going to flash PA for sure, and one other.
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I was wondering where to start... i flashed Trinity Kernel saturday night, so now its a slippery slope to a custom rom.. i'm on stock at the moment.. if i flash a rom does it wipe everything on the device? music etc on the sd card? i can easilly enough install the apps again i have..
if i flash a new rom im guessing it will have its own kernel so i would need to install my own choice again?
cheers,
mick
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I was wondering where to start... i flashed Trinity Kernel saturday night, so now its a slippery slope to a custom rom.. i'm on stock at the moment.. if i flash a rom does it wipe everything on the device? music etc on the sd card? i can easilly enough install the apps again i have..
if i flash a new rom im guessing it will have its own kernel so i would need to install my own choice again?
cheers,
mick
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You can backup your apps with Titanium Backup. A full wipe/factory reset will wipe your apps, but will not wipe /sdcard. So, all your music etc should be safe.
If you flash a custom rom then yes, you will have the kernel that comes with it. You can flash a different one if you'd like.

MultiROM Users

Just wondering how many people here use and/or like to use MultiROM. I'm debating whether I should try it. Who has had problems installing it? Also, any issues such as lag or an excess of internal SD space used?
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Im using it atm. Its cool feature to have, i have no problems with it at all, I just cant find any practical use of ubuntu. I have it, but Im not really using it a lot.
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In my opinion... It's one of the best Android projects I've come across. I have a 32 gig N7, and with the extra space, it's easy to try out various ROM's (3 or 4), Linux (2 right now) , and even WebOS all while keeping the stock (rooted and kexec kernel of course) intact.
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Excellent work by the op tassadar of multirom. For me the linux side is not essential I use it to test and use different roms. Also I have a clean stock unrooted Rom that I can boot to so I can use some essential apps that you can't use on a rooted Rom.....especially movie streaming apps...flixster, skygo etc.....i did try to use root hider apps but they did not work. Great project and well maintained but more importantly easy to setup.......
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I've been using it since V4 and love it. Some of the roms run smoother than others but that really depends on the kernel you use. I'm pretty sure all the major kernel devs have added support for multirom. I don't even use my "Internal" rom anymore. I switch between Ubuntu and ParanoidRom all the time now. I highly recommend it for testing out different roms!
Thanks for all of your opinions! I think I'll try it out!
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It's cool to try out roms with - which do I like better, Paranoiddroid or CM10? or AOKP? It's cool to test out new roms without backing up --> flash ---> restore
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Thanks for all of your opinions! I think I'll try it out!
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The best part, since its a Google/Nexus device, it's easy to revert back to stock.
Installed it about an hour ago. Confusing at first but now I love it.
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Best Advice for New Nexus 10 Owner

Well, my Nexus 10 is in the mail direct from Google! Believe it or not, they were actually the cheapest source for the 16GB model. I not worried about storage space since I have 32GB now on my phone and max out at about 4GB.
At any rate, I am both excited and nervous. I have had a Samsung Nexus phone for about a year and super happy; however I have read horror stories about this tablet (not connecting to WiFi, random reboots, etc.). So, where should I start?
If anyone can give me a bullet point list of the best ROM, kernel, GApps, etc I'd appreciate it!!
AOKP and Pa are the best ROMs for me, combined with trinity 10 or Kt kernel
This is by far the best tablet I have owned.
Welcome to the world of Nexus 10
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Great! I was hoping to hear AOKP. That's what I use on my phone so it will be nice to have on the tablet too.
Official downloads from AOKP.co website or do you have a favorite unofficial version from here?
There are several aokp builds. The normal one a couple pub ones which are great and the one I use from ktoonsez and task650 so you have choices for your choices
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This is our first tablet so I got a 3yr warranty with full accident coverage from Squaretrade. They issue you a check for your original purchase price if you break it anytime in that 3yrs.
anyway - TX3L or TX3G version of Trinity kernel?
Look farther in the thread. There is a tx4g that you want to use
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CM 10.1, best on a phone and best on a tablet, best ROM out there, period.
bose301s said:
CM 10.1, best on a phone and best on a tablet, best ROM out there, period.
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That's your opinion
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Every phone I have had that has both an available AOKP and CM rom always wins hands-down when running AOKP. I'll keep flashing a CM10 rom every 2 or three months to see if they have improved, but within a day I am back on AOKP. Will stick with it until I see CM catch up and surpass AOKP. Thanks everyone! It arrives tomorrow...almost called in sick (ha, not).
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Every phone I have had that has both an available AOKP and CM rom always wins hands-down when running AOKP. I'll keep flashing a CM10 rom every 2 or three months to see if they have improved, but within a day I am back on AOKP. Will stick with it until I see CM catch up and surpass AOKP. Thanks everyone! It arrives tomorrow...almost called in sick (ha, not).
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I thought aokp was based off cm10?
I personally use sentinel ROM. It doesn't have all the aokp features and it uses the crappy new ui BUT it seems to be the most stable especially since I use my tablet and ps3 controller to play games all day. If anyone has a better ROM to try I'm open to suggestions
oliverpuczyk2 said:
I personally use sentinel ROM. It doesn't have all the aokp features and it uses the crappy new ui BUT it seems to be the most stable especially since I use my tablet and ps3 controller to play games all day. If anyone has a better ROM to try I'm open to suggestions
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mrRobinson's 4.2.2 AOKP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177978
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mrRobinson's 4.2.2 AOKP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177978
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Exactly. Rock solid
crobs808 said:
Well, my Nexus 10 is in the mail direct from Google! Believe it or not, they were actually the cheapest source for the 16GB model. I not worried about storage space since I have 32GB now on my phone and max out at about 4GB.
At any rate, I am both excited and nervous. I have had a Samsung Nexus phone for about a year and super happy; however I have read horror stories about this tablet (not connecting to WiFi, random reboots, etc.). So, where should I start?
If anyone can give me a bullet point list of the best ROM, kernel, GApps, etc I'd appreciate it!!
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I understand your concern, I was the same before I bought mine not too long ago, but I had to have it. And to be honest I was very pleasantly surprized I was only on stock for a week or so, but I dont think I ever experienced a random reboot, and I don't have any issues at all with the screen or WiFi.
I've tried a few ROMs and kernels like CyanogenMod and Paranoid, but right now I'm running AOKP Project Unicorn Butter from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095222 , but it looks like you're already familiar with AOKP It has been the smoothest, snappiest ROM so far, and if you run it with the KTManta kernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015874 , its the best android experience you'll have ever had. I know it's mine.
Thank you everyone - Last question: What's all the buzz about "Aroma"? What exactly is it? Is it worth flashing?
Aroma is just an installer. It comes up when you flash certain ROMs etc. Allows you to install several things right there before booting add launcher/apps/etc
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Sorry to be such a noob, but could someone tell me how/link me to install a kernal such as ktoonsez's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015874
I am not clear if I can install just the kernal to the stock image? (I am comfortable rooting w/ SuperSU and I am comfortable installing TWRP.)
Then additionally I am not clear on how I choose the different kernals when using a custom rom? I mean not using the Aroma installer. (Is it done the same way as installing a custom kernal to stock, IE same answer as my above question?)
TIA all
bigmatty said:
Sorry to be such a noob, but could someone tell me how/link me to install a kernal such as ktoonsez's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015874
I am not clear if I can install just the kernal to the stock image? (I am comfortable rooting w/ SuperSU and I am comfortable installing TWRP.)
Then additionally I am not clear on how I choose the different kernals when using a custom rom? I mean not using the Aroma installer. (Is it done the same way as installing a custom kernal to stock, IE same answer as my above question?)
TIA all
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You just flash it in twrp. Same for custom ROMs. Download whichever one you want to use. Flash it. They overwrite any existing kernel. Can't use more than one
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iamikon said:
You just flash it in twrp. Same for custom ROMs. Download whichever one you want to use. Flash it. They overwrite any existing kernel. Can't use more than one
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Thanks iamikon! I've read where people say to always wipe two caches after something like this, can you/someome clarify that aspet?
-I would guess I do that when I flash a new kernal
-I would guess I dont have to do that if I am flashing a whole new ROM
TIA again...
Do you all recommend twrp? I have been using CWRTouch 6.0.2.3 on my phone since it came out w/o any problems so I flashed the Nexus 10 version to the tablet and it works great. The only thing I am missing is 'wipe battery stats' but everything else is there.
Any reason to use twrp instead?

Best Newbie Friendly ROM?

Hi
I rooted my N10 mainly for sixaxis. Now I want to flash a custom ROM for some change. I'm no developer or anything so which ROM you guys recommended for best user experience?
Cheers.
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01alim said:
Hi
I rooted my N10 mainly for sixaxis. Now I want to flash a custom ROM for some change. I'm no developer or anything so which ROM you guys recommended for best user experience?
Cheers.
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Official AOKP or CyanogenMod. Once you get a feel for either one then go for a custom version of said ROM. Both are pretty stable and bug free.
brees75 said:
Official AOKP or CyanogenMod. Once you get a feel for either one then go for a custom version of said ROM. Both are pretty stable and bug free.
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If going for CyanogenMod, I'd suggest also going for a "M" build (I think M2 is still the latest). I'd avoid nightly builds until your a bit more comfortable with different custom ROM's and stuff.
I'd start with CleanROM, which is basicially stock plus performance enhancements. Then, as you want to try more features, move on to AOKP.
I'd also recommend EOS ROM. Great ROM for features and stability.
One of the best things about android for most devices is the ability to flash custom roms and this device has a lot of options. Most popular roms will have most amount of posts. Make sure the Rom is for your device read the original post and follow install instructions and you should be ok... Be careful though... it can be addicting and will increase the amount of time reading posts on this site.
Personally I use task650's AOKP for the stability, battery life and customizable options
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01alim said:
I'm no developer or anything so which ROM you guys recommended for best user experience?
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The replies you already received are all very good. I would like to add one more suggestion. Use your a recovery program either CWM or TWRP to perform a nandroid backup of you current working device is a MUST. If you run into problems you can also restore it and instantly return to a working state. That technic can also allow you to try/save/restore a number of ROMs.
When you find the one you want to use as your daily driver just delete the redeundant nandroid backups. A word of caution is that you should always leave one stable nandroid backup on your device "just-in-case" things go bad.
Be aware that if you switch recovery programs (e.g. CWM to TWRP) your backups under the previous recovery program may no longer work. So after you switch, make a new nandoid backup. I believe the recovery developers are working on resolving this limitation but I would take a new backup to be sure.

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