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[Q] Custom Roms

Hi all!
I recently got Nexus 4 and I'm getting back to the android scene now since my old Mytouch 4G days. I was an iphone user. So, Ive read lot of forums and did search up typical questions I have.
Firstly, is there a relatively good custom rom for availaboe for nexus 4 besides the Stock 4.2 that im using currently. Any opinions? I prefer better battery life, touch screen response, and overall smoothness, but dont want to compromise performance though. Also, is CWM more reliable custom recovery than TWRP?
Thanks!

Well first of all to get those "Custom Rom's" you need to Root (Jailbreak) your device.
Cyanogenmod 10.1 is pretty good for starters Rom wise. And before you do anything DO YOUR HOMEWORK! ... go on Youtube watch and learn how people Root, Flash Customs ROMS & Kernels (Overclocking, better Battery Life etc etc) before blindly doing anything.

What you are asking here is purely opinion. I prefer TWRP and others prefer CWM. I like Twrp because I can easily flash multiple files instead of flashing them all separately. Custom Rom I use is CyanogenMod. But again, that's all opinion. See, we have an AOSP device, so most roms will be very stable. Custom Roms are based on AOSP instead of Touchwiz or other skinned Android version. This means less hacking is required to get things working in custom roms. When a Samsung or HTC phone gets CyanogenMod or another AOSP based Rom, there are several hacks to get things working and even then, not everything works. You will find all Roms to be stable. I choose CM because they have great features, but don't go overboard. AOKP IMO is too much and most of it is useless to me. But, some people like having all the options AOKP brings.
I suggest trying things out! That's the best part of Android. Make a backup of your current setup in recovery and flash away! It's easy to restore what you had. It's nearly impossible to brick a Nexus and I recommend giving each Rom you try more than just an hour or two and really try it out. You made a great choice by getting a Nexus as your first Android after being away for a while. Take advantage of it!

risktaker84 said:
Well first of all to get those "Custom Rom's" you need to Root (Jailbreak) your device.
Cyanogenmod 10.1 is pretty good for starters Rom wise. And before you do anything DO YOUR HOMEWORK! ... go on Youtube watch and learn how people Root, Flash Customs ROMS & Kernels (Overclocking, better Battery Life etc etc) before blindly doing anything.
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says the guy who bricked his n4 ...i kid :lol:

Try sr1 ROM,,that thing runs the smoothest out of all the ROMs out there. Which is crazy, as anything you'll try will be rather fast due to how responsive this device is. Pair that with Franco kernel and you'll have pretty great battery life as well.
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risktaker84 said:
Well first of all to get those "Custom Rom's" you need to Root (Jailbreak) your device.
Cyanogenmod 10.1 is pretty good for starters Rom wise. And before you do anything DO YOUR HOMEWORK! ... go on Youtube watch and learn how people Root, Flash Customs ROMS & Kernels (Overclocking, better Battery Life etc etc) before blindly doing anything.
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Haha lol, Thank you my new friend for the advise ! I am currently reading a thread here on XDA on manually rooting and stuff. I am learning C programming so this should help me in learning =)! I prefer XDA thread guides over Youtube videos, which honestly have and are bad, in my opinion. I want to know exactly why this and what this even the minor details. Thanks for your input !
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What you are asking here is purely opinion. I prefer TWRP and others prefer CWM. I like Twrp because I can easily flash multiple files instead of flashing them all separately. Custom Rom I use is CyanogenMod. But again, that's all opinion. See, we have an AOSP device, so most roms will be very stable. Custom Roms are based on AOSP instead of Touchwiz or other skinned Android version. This means less hacking is required to get things working in custom roms. When a Samsung or HTC phone gets CyanogenMod or another AOSP based Rom, there are several hacks to get things working and even then, not everything works. You will find all Roms to be stable. I choose CM because they have great features, but don't go overboard. AOKP IMO is too much and most of it is useless to me. But, some people like having all the options AOKP brings.
I suggest trying things out! That's the best part of Android. Make a backup of your current setup in recovery and flash away! It's easy to restore what you had. It's nearly impossible to brick a Nexus and I recommend giving each Rom you try more than just an hour or two and really try it out. You made a great choice by getting a Nexus as your first Android after being away for a while. Take advantage of it!
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Wonderful reply, thank you. I did use TWRP on my brothers Gnex, it did a soft brick, and had to revert to CWM when flashing CM on his phone, i dont know why it did. I did full wipe, and other wiping in recovery :S. For a noob like myself, I'm just afraid of bricking despite all the reading I do and know it well, in real world things do go wrong. As for Roms, I do understand what AOSP and AOKP mean, but don't know whats the difference in actual roms.
I won't have a lot of time with flashing roms my university opens soon, so I can give it a shot. CM 10.1 nightlies is a good start? Or Xylon? From my research, I leaning towards them and the MinCo + Franco.
Thank you for the warm welcome , I feel really happy and glad to be back to android again . This time there is no going back, I love penta band 3G phones and they only exist in android and windows. But, prefer android due to so much you can do now!
One last thing though, about the kernel, should I start with Franco one, or stick with stock for now?

air2k57 said:
Try sr1 ROM,,that thing runs the smoothest out of all the ROMs out there. Which is crazy, as anything you'll try will be rather fast due to how responsive this device is. Pair that with Franco kernel and you'll have pretty great battery life as well.
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Aright , thank you friend ! I will start with sr1 Rom then and see how things go from there .

You must read a lot before start tweaking, xda is the biggest encyclopedia of all.

I highly recommend Paranoid Android, it's just super awesome!

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).

crobs808 said:
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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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?

General ROM discussion

Just unlocked bootloader and hooked up CM 10. 1 by epinter. Really impressed on the smoothness. In was skeptical it would be noticeable but boy it is.
But I use my maxx for business and need something as close to as reliable as stock that I can get.
Is there any ROM out there that takes advantage of unlock boot L on 4.2.2 but has everything working?
Right now I have no voice search or voice typing, GPS and the camcorder. I think I read the camcorder was an issue for all 4.2.2? But what about GPS and voice stuff on CM 10.1?
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I've been wondering the same sort of thing -- now that lots of custom ROMs are available for the XT926, which are the most stable, which have the fewest non-functioning elements, etc. XenonHD is my first custom ROM for my Maxx HD. I followed the directions, used TWRP, wiped everything before installing, installed gapps at the same time, wiped Dalvik and cache again before rebooting. It has operated smoothly for a week. Video camera does not work, as reported. GPS, messaging, data, camera, voice typing, Bluetooth ALL work fine. No FCs at all. I don't think that my battery life is quite as good as on a stock ROM and I think my signal strength is slightly weaker too. Tons of customizations, which is interesting. But -- how does XenonHD compare to CM10.1, ParanoidAndroid, Carbon, etc etc?

As of right now, there is simply not a fully 100% 4.2.2 port yet. They are close, some have fixed minor bugs, mostly found in CM10.1, but still I cannot get the full functionality that I can get with a custom 4.1.2 ROM, more specifically the 9.16.6 is the best currently, but most have been switching over to the newer 9.16.9 version.

Eclipse rom
nitroglycerine33's Eclipse rom based on 4.1.2 works awesome for me.

I tried most of the ports of 4.2.2 My picks would be Liquid,Xenon,CM10.1 with that said I am running as my daily the Stock build 9.8.2Q from firmware thread gives me best signal with everything working until we can get a custom kernel for 4.2.2 which I look forward my device is an XT925
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itzmydamnlyf said:
nitroglycerine33's Eclipse rom based on 4.1.2 works awesome for me.
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Same here I'm using swift key and Pie control no navbar and its just gravy.
RAZR HD
Eclipse V 1.3

Hey guys kind of a noob here but I had a quick question. That new halo feature on PA is looking pretty nice but it's only for the nexus devices. Is it possible to load an unsupported rom onto a phone by changing the build.prop file on my phone to resemble the nexus 4.
Thanks in advance
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[Q] what rom are you running? dd?

hi all. just wondering what roms are stable and dds. im not new to flashing just new to the sg4. once rooting and flashing rom what functions might i lose that i should be aware of? just looking for a reason to froot and flash lol. thanks

Everyone has a different opinion, I prefer TW roms, I have used aosp roms for years, but rom of choice now is TW roms, Omega 7 is a complete error free rom.

Running CM10.1 Nightly builds. Been running very very well for almost two weeks now. Just today's build 7/5 seems possibly broken. Other than that very stable.
I previously ran Goldeneye. My favorite stock based ROM. Used it will CM10.1 was ironing out bugs.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349520 - CLOSED
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2346804 - CLOSED
as seen above, these types of threads tend to get shut down.
research and try. thats the best way to determine the best rom for YOU
cheers

Goldeneye 3.0 is great, i prefer touchjizz, is why

just the stock rooted ROM with Nottach's exposed mod.

What beerdroid said. But I'm running bean stalk with the marla kernel. But don't flash that on your device.
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Im using the Google Edition ROM posted in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341376
I never use probably 95% of all the extra stuff Samsung puts on the GS4, and I love the clean pure operation of the GE ROM. Once you go pure android, it's really hard to ever go back. It is really amazing how much smoother and lag free the GE rom is.
But if you do prefer a TW rom, I would recommend Goldeneye, which is based on the latest Euro release.

Mint Jelly, TW based

will rooting tf300t make it less laggy/smoother?

can anyone confirm
updated to latest jelly bean, was wondering if rooting and install custom rom? if available will make a better experience?

wakkaday said:
can anyone confirm
updated to latest jelly bean, was wondering if rooting and install custom rom? if available will make a better experience?
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Rooting not so much. All rooting does is allow you to access system files.. However, if you decide to install a custom rom or use the root to run apps such as LagFix or delete bloatware, you will definitely see an increase in performance. I was like you, wondering if rooting is worth it.. once I did it, I haven't looked back. It's so much faster!

zaki0saad said:
Rooting not so much. All rooting does is allow you to access system files.. However, if you decide to install a custom rom or use the root to run apps such as LagFix or delete bloatware, you will definitely see an increase in performance. I was like you, wondering if rooting is worth it.. once I did it, I haven't looked back. It's so much faster!
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ok great can you advise which rom to install? please i am a newbie
if you let me know your setup... i will research and install the same and give it a go..
thank you

wakkaday said:
ok great can you advise which rom to install? please i am a newbie
if you let me know your setup... i will research and install the same and give it a go..
thank you
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That all depends on whether you want Asus apps and features, or the latest version of Android with a little more customization. Personally, the fastest stock rom I have used is CROMi-X, which can be found in the development forum. v5 was recently released, which is based on the latest source from Asus. Definitely good to try that rom out if you are a first timer, there is plenty of support and you will find the speed boost to be really nice.
Then there's Cyanogenmod 10.2, which is quite stable on the TF300 now and it is what I am personally using. It doesn't include any stock Asus apps at all, it is based off the official CM sources. To be honest, the performance with CM10.2 is really quite good and there may be some kernels coming that will allow us to even overclock :good:

zaki0saad said:
That all depends on whether you want Asus apps and features, or the latest version of Android with a little more customization. Personally, the fastest stock rom I have used is CROMi-X, which can be found in the development forum. v5 was recently released, which is based on the latest source from Asus. Definitely good to try that rom out if you are a first timer, there is plenty of support and you will find the speed boost to be really nice.
Then there's Cyanogenmod 10.2, which is quite stable on the TF300 now and it is what I am personally using. It doesn't include any stock Asus apps at all, it is based off the official CM sources. To be honest, the performance with CM10.2 is really quite good and there may be some kernels coming that will allow us to even overclock :good:
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ok thank you . i will try out the roms. i hope they are easy to install.
thank you mate...can i do it all via the transformer pad, or would i need a pc windows computer too?
thanks

wakkaday said:
can anyone confirm
updated to latest jelly bean, was wondering if rooting and install custom rom? if available will make a better experience?
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With custom rom TF300T is like a new device.
Stock - never more

can i do the rom / unlocking root via the device itself if i have all files on usb? or do i need a pc?

perce_ption said:
With custom rom TF300T is like a new device.
Stock - never more
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I second that. I was too tired of the laggyness with the stock rom. So I flashed CM. Now I have no idea how did I stand stock rom for almost a year.
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I'm currently on CM10.2 and there is like a new tablet for me. it runs really smooth.

I am currently on Paranoid 3-99 and I support the it feels like a new tablet argument in full mode.
So I highly recommend rooting it and going for a different custom ROM paranoid and cm are the best so i highly recommend using one of them good luck and enjoy the new experience