What makes the biggest difference in terms of speed- the kernel or the ROM? Also, which is the best kernel + ROM combo for the Nexus 4?
tykate said:
Which is the best kernel + ROM combo for the Nexus 4?
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This is a pretty subjective question that will require you to break what seems to be a growing trend around here & actually flash stuff and check things out for yourself. Depends on your preferences & style of usage--check out the original development forum, half the fun of Android is the availability of experimentation
EDIT: As for your first question it's more the Kernel than the rom AFAIK. Mix, match & have fun!
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I've just flashed the latest version of paranoid android, loving it so far but was wondering about kernels and their benefits? What changes can you make and how exactly does it make the device any better?
joeyh51 said:
I've just flashed the latest version of paranoid android, loving it so far but was wondering about kernels and their benefits? What changes can you make and how exactly does it make the device any better?
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Read the OPs of the kernel threads to get an idea of what they offer and decide which features you're looking for. Many offer the ability to over/underclock (not sure why you'd want to overclock when we're already running at 1.7, but to each his own I guess), others address the thermal throttling issues, but in general they usually include general improvements over the stock kernel. Make a backup and flash a few to see how they run.
Hi guys...
I have a N7 16Gb from october and I think thare's not a real reason to change the rom on this device...except the tablet ui and the general fun to make it!
Well...
I'm not here to ask you guide etc. but an advice.
What custom rom do you advice? many talk about Paranoidandroid but I try it on an old Galaxy Scl and it was pretty horrible and unstable...but on nexus seems the rom most supportend and with much more feature...
Or I'm attracted by the Dirk AOKP that seem pretty good....
Beside this....it's difficult also the kernel decision...
Franco Kernel? or M3 or Trinity? I'm not interested in overclock...
thanks to all in advance
no one?
No one is answering because there are a ton of these threads asked all the time. There is no best Rom or Kernel. Try searching and see what features you like or what sounds interesting and then just install it and see for yourself.
I personally like the Omega 3 kernel, OC is optional and it has just about every scheduler/governor you could possibly want. Performance and battery life are pretty much on par with the other top kernels. I haven't tried any ROMS mainly because the 2 I flashed ended up boolt-looping. So I am using the stock with some pretty major tweaks. I am a DEV on other sites and once I jump through the hoops to be able to post in developer forums I will be posting my own ROM. OC is for people who don't know how to optimize. *cough*
RealPsygnosis said:
I think thare's not a real reason to change the rom on this device...
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Modaco custom ROM (currently version Jr13) is light, mostly stock, extra features that help me are- prerooted, enhanced power menu, tweaked youtube app for video preload, enhanced quick settings panel, comes with gapps etc.
Modaco cyanogenmod custom ROM (currently version r4) consumes more processing power, based on CM 10.1 so has all its features, prerooted, more enhanced power menu(with screenshot and extended desktop options), tweaked youtube, enhanced quick settings(devoid of vol control), comes with gapps, comes with cyanogenmod file manager etc.
MCR Jr13 and MCMCR r3 are interchangeable with dirty flash so I get to retain all my apps.
M-kernel (currently a33 version) gives me ample undervolting option (lp, cpu, gpu, ram), and I can set minimum brightness with rootdim, so I can extend my battery life.
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Don't know why people make thread to ask others what's best rom, kernel... Answers will be different from users and depends what they prefers, so it'll be difficult to make a choice because every answers won't be the same. What I did when i wanted to choose was reading threads and try by myself to see what I liked. Sorry if my answer will not help you to choose but it's the best i can advise you. Hoping you find what best suits you.
Phone: GT-I9100P
Kernel: Dorimanx
ROM: 4.2.1 Vanilla RootBox
Tablet: Nexus 7
Kernel: M-Kernel
ROM: 4.2.1 AOKP PUB
MOD: JusTunBean
Xenon
Im usin Xenon HD its a 4.2 rom (aokp base) and it's very customizable for your likes. You should give it a try.:cyclops:
If you are doing any ROM other than stock, I suggest AOKP for sure. It has a ton of mods for your ui and allows a lot of customizing. Make sure you get 4.1.2 milestone version and get your gapps as well or you won't have necessary files. Hope this helps look in the aokp official thread for download
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thanks to all...
all advices are really usefull to understand the mod world...
I was intent to install an AOKP rom, but I don't really understand the difference...
I would like to try the the paranoid but i think is AOSP...
for AOKP I don't know what rom to try...I see the Dirty AOKP but I'm not sure....
There's also one called smooth ROM check it out, you should search YouTube to see if you like it. personally I'm back to the to the 4.1.2 stock rom because on aokp it wasn't allowing me to install some APK's from the play store that i really wanted. it said they werent compatible with my device when I knew they were compatible with n7.. I wish there was a way around that but nobody on here would tell me if there was or not when i posted a thread asking... anyways hope you find what you are looking for and I do suggest checking YouTube first for custom Roms for nexus 7 before flashing over hella different ones it would take less time, peace and good luck!
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RealPsygnosis said:
no one?
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I'm running Rootbox right now. Smooth with tablet mode
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Hey guys , was wondering what's the best rom and kernel for the Nexus 4? Something that increases my battery life but retains the original jellybean style interface etc. I'd prefer to keep all my original jellybean features!
Thanks
ihsaan96 said:
Hey guys , was wondering what's the best rom and kernel for the Nexus 4? Something that increases my battery life but retains the original jellybean style interface etc. I'd prefer to keep all my original jellybean features!
Thanks
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I'm using Paranoid Android ROM & Franco Kernal.
i think they both the best !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136677
what rom is everyone using?
86 pages of data haha
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk 4 Beta
best rom/kernel threads arent allowed on xda
theres no such thing as a best rom or kernel, there is only the best rom/kernel that suits your needs and the best rom/kernel that your device likes. you have to try out different rom/kernel combinations to find what you and your phone like best, only this way will you ever find the best rom/kernel for you.
simms22 said:
best rom/kernel threads arent allowed on xda
theres no such thing as a best rom or kernel, there is only the best rom/kernel that suits your needs and the best rom/kernel that your device likes. you have to try out different rom/kernel combinations to find what you and your phone like best, only this way will you ever find the best rom/kernel for you.
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This ^^^^^^, Thread Closed.
Hi,
I am using GE v15 rom. I was wondering which kernel is good for 4.3 on the latest firmware.
What is the advantage/disadvantage of the stock Talop 1.3 vs Abyss 1.7.1F ? I am mainly looking for performance and battery . More emphasis on battery though.
Any useful input is greatly appreciated!
You should just try it for yourself what works the best. Every kernel has it's benefits and disadvantages. It comes down to user preference.
Lennyz1988 said:
You should just try it for yourself what works the best. Every kernel has it's benefits and disadvantages. It comes down to user preference.
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I am asking for people's experience with the usage of the aforementioned kernels. Just asking for general opinion regarding it. Of course, I am aware of individual's preference, and of the cliche "nothing is best" .
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Is it really so difficult to try kernels for yourself?
Thread closed.
Good day
Anyone can show the differences between a Kernel ROM and NOT?
I'm currently running on SuperStock-Rom V2.4 and planning to flash SuperStock-Kernel.
Want to know the Advantages and Disadvantages.
Thanks
One is a full ROM with different software and various interface differences, depending on the ROM you choose.
A kernel is the base operator for any OS. This tells your hardware how to work and potentially unlocks features the standard kernel does not allow.
Not sure if this explains them well in non technical terms.
riso123 said:
One is a full ROM with different software and various interface differences, depending on the ROM you choose.
A kernel is the base operator for any OS. This tells your hardware how to work and potentially unlocks features the standard kernel does not allow.
Not sure if this explains them well in non technical terms.
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That helps, thanks Man! But from your opinion. Which one is better? Kernel or Not?
Want to know more about difference between the two. Heheh. Much better from DEVs. Hehehe.
Thanks!
I think i had the wrong question here.
I was actually thinking the Kernel is a different ROM that comes with Kernel version.
So Kernel is a add-on to flash on top of a ROM. Right?
Harvie Almighty said:
I think i had the wrong question here.
I was actually thinking the Kernel is a different ROM that comes with Kernel version.
So Kernel is a add-on to flash on top of a ROM. Right?
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Yes. The two are totally separate things. You can be rooted on a stock ROM and use a custom kernel.
Likewise, you carbon be in a custom ROM with a stock kernel.
To ask which is best wouldn't make sense as they are two totally different parts of a phone\OS.
riso123 said:
One is a full ROM with different software and various interface differences, depending on the ROM you choose.
A kernel is the base operator for any OS. This tells your hardware how to work and potentially unlocks features the standard kernel does not allow.
Not sure if this explains them well in non technical terms.
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riso123 said:
Yes. The two are totally separate things. You can be rooted on a stock ROM and use a custom kernel.
Likewise, you carbon be in a custom ROM with a stock kernel.
To ask which is best wouldn't make sense as they are two totally different parts of a phone\OS.
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In my case, I'm currently in a custom ROM right now which is SuperStock-Rom V2.4, can I flash the SuperStock-Kernel V2.0.1?
Thanks
depends rom might conflict with kernel since kernel moght set flags the rom woukd freak on. A good kernel can make a stock rom fly. But a stock kernel cant help even the most optimised rom. Kernel is what gives it the horse power.
Just make sure you have a flashable backup of your current kernel so you can revert if you run in to any boot issues, then you should be good to go.