I'm currently running CM7 and have recently discovered the benefits of using the stock launcher instead of others like ADW or LauncherPro.
Right now, I'm using the Launcher2.apk from the T-Mobile 2.13.531.8 ROM. However, considering that Android is under constant development, how can I keep up to date with the latest and greatest updates to the stock launcher? Is there anyone offering nightly builds of stock Android, similar to what Cyanogen is doing?
theSpam said:
I'm currently running CM7 and have recently discovered the benefits of using the stock launcher instead of others like ADW or LauncherPro.
Right now, I'm using the Launcher2.apk from the T-Mobile 2.13.531.8 ROM. However, considering that Android is under constant development, how can I keep up to date with the latest and greatest updates to the stock launcher? Is there anyone offering nightly builds of stock Android, similar to what Cyanogen is doing?
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I believe they only update the launcher on every major update (2.1/2.2/2.3 etc) So it should be the latest until ICS comes out
yeah
yeah the launchers are only updated with every release, so i'd expect to see a new version with Ice Cream Sandwich.
theSpam said:
I'm currently running CM7 and have recently discovered the benefits of using the stock launcher instead of others like ADW or LauncherPro.
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Curious to know what benefits you've found vs LaunchPro?
I am also using the stock launcher.. extracted from stock nexus one 2.3.4 rom . Latest version
kingston73 said:
Curious to know what benefits you've found vs LaunchPro?
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Considering that the stock launcher is hardware accelerated (while LauncherPro and others are not), I've noticed that it is more responsive and less choppy.
xzr3b0rnzx said:
I am also using the stock launcher.. extracted from stock nexus one 2.3.4 rom . Latest version
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Thanks for the tip! From now I'll start grabbing the Launcher2.apk from the stock Nexus One/Nexus S ROMs.
does it save any battery?
Hardware Acceleration is the exact reason why I won't go back to LPP or ADW
Hey there.
I'm looking for a way to get the tablet UI back on 4.2.1. Every thread I read, the offered solutions were for the WiFi devices only. I sincerly hope I just misread or didnt read the appropriate threads.
If possible I'd like to avoid flashing a rom altogether. I'm pretty satisfied with rooted stock status as of now.
Help appreciated
AOKP, ParanoidAndroid and CodeFireX are also there for 3G version and have TabletUI in them
I think it was only possible on 4.1 Google took it out of 4.2
So your best option is to find a ROM with tab ui cooked in.
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Hi all.
I have a stock, rooted Nexus 7. I have flashed plenty of ROMs on my Droid phone...
Am I correct in assuming that I can flash a different kernel, say to underclock/over clock my CPU/GPU without having to flash a new, nodded ROM like CM10? I am interested in some tweaking, but I am running CM7 on my phone-- so stock JB seems just fine to me!
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Of course! Many people choose to stay on stock with a custom kernel.
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Custom Kernel Reviews
Thought you might like a link to this custom kernel review to speed you along:
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889571
I prefer ParanoidAndroid 3.0 & Motley kernel personally.
--dchriste
Thank you korockinout13 and dchriste90!
I really appreciate your input and guidance.
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
lKBZl said:
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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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?
hello there.
i bought my new I9505 2 weeks ago and i hate the TouchWiz! probably the worst "launcher" i have ever used in my whole life!
so, i want to find a new ROM for myself and i want it to be really good, any suggestions?
P.S I dont liek the WanamLite because its reminding me of the Stock ROM, liked Omega but still its TouchWiz Based.
CM is my favorite but has only nightly versions that when i install them with my kernel and Gapps+Watchon the phone is stuck on the S4 launch image.
asafhaim147 said:
hello there.
i bought my new I9505 2 weeks ago and i hate the TouchWiz! probably the worst "launcher" i have ever used in my whole life!
so, i want to find a new ROM for myself and i want it to be really good, any suggestions?
P.S I dont liek the WanamLite because its reminding me of the Stock ROM, liked Omega but still its TouchWiz Based.
CM is my favorite but has only nightly versions that when i install them with my kernel and Gapps+Watchon the phone is stuck on the S4 launch image.
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There is no best one...only personal favorite roms. Start with using a new launcher first, I use nova launcher which runs great on the S4. Still not satisfied after a new launcher, start flashing and find out your favorite rom
No `best of` threads allowed bro.
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