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[ICS]Favorite ICS rom and kernel combo, post it plz :)

Hi all!
What is your opinion about the ICS rom you use along with your kernel?
PLease write which rom you use and wich kernel.
Thanks!
PS: I use GummyNex 0.6.5 @[email protected]@lulzactive
smoothest rom ever!

Young_Bon said:
Rite now its the mexican last name 1..... butt I really wanna try another 1 yo.
Kernel is Franco but this thing reboots a lot after I flashed it.
I'm a pretty gay *****. but I'm 100% straight. I know I'm so straight that I call gay myself. And that's why I'm #BASED. #SWAG. -Lil B. @lilbthebasedgod
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You meam vhgomez? Ns4g? And the old 2.6 ics kernel?
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thegtfusion said:
You meam vhgomez? Ns4g? And the old 2.6 ics kernel?
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Yeee. Yee...n0,
I'm a pretty gay *****. but I'm 100% straight. I know I'm so straight that I call gay myself. And that's why I'm #BASED. #SWAG. -Lil B. @lilbthebasedgod

usually cm9 or cm9 kangs as my rom.
now the kernel is the tricky part. its almost always Trinity, but i can use 3 or 4(or more) different versions of trinity in a day. teuv is usually my while-im-at-work kernel, but i can be using t11, t132, or t144 at any given point in the day. sometimes all of them in a day. t144 is usually the kernel i like to use when im playing around. what i like about them is that they work as intended. they are all bare bone kernels(ics versions) therefore dont contain any mods that we've all gotten used to. but that also means that the trinity kernels dont contain any introduced bugs either(that many kernels wrestle with). i know ive not really explained anything, it is what it is

simms22 = only CM rom + Trinity kernel!
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nexusphone_user said:
simms22 = only CM rom + Trinity kernel!
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99.999% of the time trinity. theres that .001% when its not trinity.
oh, and i ran the stock/rooted ics rom for about 3 weeks, it was nice

A CM9 .01 or whatever the heck it is. Kernel just using the one that came with it
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I hate ice cream sandwiches. I'm lactose intolerant and my bum makes me regret eating them every time.
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Young_Bon said:
They hav a pill for that
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lol
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I'm using kangs8 ics with eugene kernel speedy5. my favourite combo so far!

I'm using HAKA's KANGY v8 atm, pretty nice I have to say, occasional bug whilst flashing, but probably down to TWRP than anything.
I'm normally running Eugene's speedy kernel, fast, smooth and stable, the right balance of them all. Quite like the Matr1x as well.

I'm using Peter Alfonso's ICS with his stock kernel,no problems so far,the best ics rom out there !

Peter Alfonso is the way to go! to me he had the best GB rom and his ICS nightlies are nothing short
http://download.peteralfonso.com/

I'm using the latest CM9 kang + trinity t11 and it's smooth for me.

I'm using the Virtuous Quattro ICS RC2 ROM
Advanced Info shows kernel version as:
[email protected] #2
The only issue I have come across which is quite annoying is most videos are extremely laggy- this is irritating because its how I overcome my commute to and from work. For example the opening video sequence for Asphalt 6 HD is extremely laggy but the game plays flawlessly! I have a coupe of avi files on my device as well and they have the same problem. Sound is fine...
Apart from this everything so far functions flawlessly.

I've been using KANGY8 and SPEEDY5 up to now its been the smoothest with no reboots. Rom is butter smooth and that kernal is just crazy stable and fast. Best so far and I've flashed so many rom and kernal combinations.

I'm using AOSP+ rom with Steve Garon's kernel. I actually downclocked to 800Mhz and it gives me better battery life and it is smooth enough.
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AOSP+ with Speedy-5, it's awesome.
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I tried the new cm9 with matrix 14.5 and it was not stable for me. Then I tried the new gummy nexus and that rebooted every time as well lol.
AKOP 19 with any kernel or cm9 rc0 with glados have been my best combos
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Hi, currently my i9023 is installed with stock ICS (ROM and kernel) and frankly, I'm quite satisfied with the performance. The battery performance is, I think, comparable with that of the stock gingerbread.
But now I'm looking for custom kernel to make battery performance even better. Do you guys have any experience what is the most suitable kernel for stock ICS, especially in battery performance area? With so many options to choose for (matr1x, kangs, eugene, and the list goes on and on... ), sometimes it can get confusing ....

best rom for nexus 7?

just bought my nexus 7 would like to know what rom is best when it comes to battery life, quickness, and stability?? please help choose rom their are so many

mbrito41712 said:
just bought my nexus 7 would like to know what rom is best when it comes to battery life, quickness, and stability?? please help choose rom their are so many
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The new team BAMF wrong is sooooo buttery! Running very smooth and stable for me

Ive been using Paul Obriens Jr# ROMs. theyre just tweaked stock ROMs, but I have never had a single issue so far and with every release there are new features without any new bugs. which is always nice.

randroid123 said:
The new team BAMF wrong is sooooo buttery! Running very smooth and stable for me
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2nd'd
BAMF is my daily driver .. with Nova Launcher .. reeeeal smoove

Running skanky cm10 nightlies. Very stable, very happy

b0n3 said:
2nd'd
BAMF is my daily driver .. with Nova Launcher .. reeeeal smoove
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How much smoother can it be than stock jb? Seems like people are getting placebo effects from custom roms, only benefit I see is removal of bloat, if there is any really.
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It ships with stock so run stock for a few weeks to establish a baseline for stability and speed before you go experimenting.

I would wait a couple months. Stock nexus 7 runs great. Just unlock and root it. After a couple months Roms will start to mature and you will also see which ones seem to be leading, me personally, I love to flash. But I, very happy with stock and nova launcher. There are some things I would like from full tablet ui. But every ROM is promising the world. Just waiting to see which ones take the lead.
So just wait for now. no rush, do you hate stock that much?
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Plus people are having some issues booting into recovery without a USB or adb
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Have tried just about all the popular ones out as of yet, favorite so far has to be TeamEOS' nightlies. Very stable, UI works great, launcher rotation, and has the ICS style status bar, which I prefer.
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I se quick boot - lets me soft boot into recovery - no messing around with USB cables
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Plus people are having some issues booting into recovery without a USB or adb
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I've been using the Pure AOSP rom, I used the stock for a couple of days and then switched, never looked back. There aren't a lot of differences between stock and the Pure AOSP, but the AOSP rom provides a cleaner starting point and the camera works by default.
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I'm currently running stock, I just rooted and unlocked so I'm set whenever the stable full roms start kicking in. No need to rush it, just stick with stock for now

SoHaunted said:
How much smoother can it be than stock jb? Seems like people are getting placebo effects from custom roms, only benefit I see is removal of bloat, if there is any really.
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I think you are right about that. Although I flash Roms on my galaxy note, I could not see the need on the nexus 7 because it runs better than any ROM I ever put on the note
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I keep trying new ones in hopes that it will somehow get even better, but keep returning to stock.
Nothing is as smooth.
Currently running stock, rooted, deodexed. With the tabletUI mod. Nova launcher. awesome.

I'm running BAMF Paradigm. It's absolutely an amazing blend of custom features that offer visual and performance related options to really make it your tablet, I'm very happy with it, I've run several others also. DEFINITELY recommend Motley's kernel, it's one of the things I love most about the nexus 7. Also Aaronpoweruser's (sp) cookies and cream rom ran really good for me.

Just go for a different kernel rather than ROM, I tried out Trinity today (only got the 7 yesterday) and I find its quite slick..

SoHaunted said:
lindenhurst said:
I think you are right about that. Although I flash Roms on my galaxy note, I could not see the need on the nexus 7 because it runs better than any ROM I ever put on the note
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How much smoother can it be than stock jb? Seems like people are getting placebo effects from custom roms, only benefit I see is removal of bloat, if there is any really.
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Hundred percent agree. I have Paranoid Android on there just for the Tablet UI changes. I have found that Kernel Improvements do help drastically.

plain old pure aosp. its clean and fast, with the trinity kernel at least

Jelly Bean Glazed V1.1.2
mbrito41712 said:
just bought my nexus 7 would like to know what rom is best when it comes to battery life, quickness, and stability?? please help choose rom their are so many
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I have only tried Jelly Bean Glazed V1.1.2 with motley kernel and I love it! Rock solid stability, amazing speed and great customization.

oscarinexus7 said:
I have only tried Jelly Bean Glazed V1.1.2 with motley kernel and I love it! Rock solid stability, amazing speed and great customization.
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I've also found that Glazed is the only ROM of the one's that I've tried so far that let's me use Amazon Instant Video from the Amazon web site.

Have you flashed a Rom or stayed Stock?

I am looking at the Rom's and am itching to flash one to go with the Matrix kernel but I don't know what to choose!
I was looking at "[ROM] Android Open Kang Project - MAKO - JBean 4.2" but never ran AOKP before so I'm unsure. Then Cyanogenmod has the nightlys out now so I could flash an official one from the website or go for KonstantineKeller"s "[ROM] CyanogenMod 10.1 Unofficial - Mako - JellyBean 4.2 [NOV/25/2012]"
Stock is treating me very well but I never ran stock in so long, I always ran Cyanogen or Viper rom on my Sensation!
I like the customization of the custom Roms but am worried about stability.
I am stuck in a swirling torrent of indecisiveness... help.

Waiting a week or two for more mature CM10.1 and CM10.1-based ROMs.
I do have my bootloader unlocked and CWM installed in preparation, though.

I've got my circle battery mod, and pretty soon I'll flash a kernel so I can undervolt a little. If someone comes up with way to use the volume button for music controls, I won't have any reason to flash a new rom. gotta love stock android.

I think I'm staying stock until a proper CM or AOKP rom goes out, I had a Galaxy S3 and the CM and AOKP overall experience is/was pretty bad because of the propietary drivers. So until N4 gets AOSP, no custom roms for me.
but tstock nexus 4 runs simply great, so at least for now, it's ok.

Trying to stay stock until a stable Paranoid Android ROM is out.
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jnewman1991 said:
Trying to stay stock until a stable Paranoid Android ROM is out.
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Running paranoid android for 2 days now. System has crashed twice but it instantly comes back. It is amazing though. You will not regret flashing it now.
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Yeah I'm still on stock too. Just came from the HTC One X running CM10 and really enjoying the smoothness of stock on the N4. Only things I miss are the music controls from volume rocker (skip forward/backwards) and the theme chooser.

raul90 said:
I think I'm staying stock until a proper CM or AOKP rom goes out, I had a Galaxy S3 and the CM and AOKP overall experience is/was pretty bad because of the propietary drivers. So until N4 gets AOSP, no custom roms for me.
but tstock nexus 4 runs simply great, so at least for now, it's ok.
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I'm with you too. This is the first time I haven't had the urge to root and flash from the get go. Android 4.2 really is great and I am only missing a few features from aokp. I will however root and flash as soon as we get stable aokp because I don't want to deal with bugs and instability issues on my sunny new device.
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I am going to stay stock until I make sure all is well with my device. Besides that I actually like it just as it is.
I will also wait until some ROMs are stable and as bug free as possible. I don't want to have my device not have the front-facing camera or Bluetooth not work properly. Or some other issue.
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I love Paranoid Android I have been using their rom ever since I had a gnex... and it's been running just fine on my N4!

Within an hour I was up and running with Paranoid Android. Such a simple device to unlock/root/flash etc especially with the tool kits. My first Android experience was with a HTC Legend where you needed to make gold cards and stuff. Wasn't complicated, just a lot of steps. Thankfully I moved to a HD2 which was a breeze to do most stuff.
With the N4 it was just download a program, install the press, load up the program, answer a question or two in relation to what build you have and the application updates. Press option #8 which does everything (unlock/root/flash) then about 5 minutes later you have everything done for you.

Cunning official CM10.1 nightlies. Quite stable, haven't had a problem as of yet.

Running CM10.1 Official. Works better than stock..

3dawg said:
Running CM10.1 Official. Works better than stock..
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Will you pass along the website?

Flashed paranoid android straight away. Its pretty stable for me. Not had any crashes or anything. Only problem is not all features have been added yet but that adds to the excitement for updates
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Bone stock here. These bricking threads are scaring me.
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Actually really loving stock. I just threw nova to customize it more.
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I completely stock at the moment. I'm very content with it. Hopefully there'll be a PACman ROM soon, I liked that on my Xperia Play.

Best 4.1.2 ROM for Nexus S GSM

ive tried some different roms so far, but i need my nexus to work properly so id like to know whats the best rom and kernel in terms of smoothness and battery? now im with google experience 100.1% with stock kernel. id like something new but that works perfectly with no bugs!
thanks guys!

"something new with no bugs"
-wait a little more for CM10.1 stable

ej8989 said:
"something new with no bugs"
-wait a little more for CM10.1 stable
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i mean something new to try.. not something new like 4.2. sorry

Stay at what you are now or try cm 10
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cm10 is said to be better? smoother? faster?

Well, it's a bit different stock rom is really smooth. I think cm10 stable is as smooth as well providing you use cm default kernel. Just try it yourself, it's nice.
However, if you're into looking for new things you may as well try cm10.1 nightlies. I'm amazed by how well it runs. Super fast and looking nice. Just disable lockscreen widgets(if you dont like them like me) and you're good to go
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are there some bugs into the cm10.1? could u post some screenshots pls?

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cm10 is said to be better? smoother? faster?
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I never like CM roms. They wasn't never 100% stable.
Just install RasBeanJelly and marmite 7.2.3CM...i use it right now and is awesome rom...there you have also a my darkbeanjelly theme for this rom
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ldmauro said:
are there some bugs into the cm10.1? could u post some screenshots pls?
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Sometimes autorotation stops working. Just install it and see yourself
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are there some bugs?

Dude, just try cm10.1. You won't regret
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i just want to know if there are some bugs cause i need taht my phone works!!

ldmauro said:
i just want to know if there are some bugs cause i need taht my phone works!!
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I'm using Helly Bean 4.2.1 right now and i'm not noticing any bug yet. The kernel that comes with it even performs good enough so you don't need to flash a custom kernel.
If you want your phone as bug-free as possible, i suggest flashing MDO 11.10 for now, then flash a CM 10.1 based rom when Cyanogenmod team already released a stable version.

Flash cm 10 stable version!! HUUUGGEE battery life, and perfect as daily driver!
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CM10 Stable, Marmite Kernel (Row / SmartAss2). Very Stable.

ldmauro said:
i just want to know if there are some bugs cause i need taht my phone works!!
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Using CM10.1 nightly as daily driver, and I haven't experienced any bugs, other that the tilt sometimes stop working (reboot gets it to work again)
You can read more about it here (and se what issues other people have experienced) - Remember CM10.1 is only nightly's so far, so always look on the last page of the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2058536
CM10.1 is a lot smooter than cm10,
For some reason, i keep going back to CM every time I try something else. There are always something that is buggin me with the other roms.

I have used CM9, CM10 and CM10.1 (nightlies) on my i9023 - CM9 was last one stable for me - worked like a charm. Both CM10 and CM10.1 crashes few time a day (all at default setting) - would not recommend for someone, who need to make sure phone is working - oftentimes can't answer calls, when some other application is running.

Using cm10.1 had some reboots only when tried to overclock. Otherwise it just works without any crashes. You should try to install after full wipe.

jojoost said:
Flash cm 10 stable version!! HUUUGGEE battery life, and perfect as daily driver!
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I'm also getting best battery life I've ever gotten on any ROM. Just the other day I got 5 hours & 20min of screen on time with 17+ hours total since I unplugged the phone.
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Killasmoke said:
I'm also getting best battery life I've ever gotten on any ROM. Just the other day I got 5 hours & 20min of screen on time with 17+ hours total since I unplugged the phone.
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Stock kernel?
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Super Stable Nexus S Rom?

Hi everybody,
i'm looking for a super stable and long lasting.
I found a lot of topic about "best rom", but they are plenty of little different request like gaming, music playng ecc.
I don't have any of these request, i just require a rom that will stand on without crashing the maximum numbers of hours. Actually my maximum is around 400h with cyanogenmod, i wondering if others rom could do better times.
Thanks for your attention!

CM10?

I used CM 10 to achieve my record.
I wonder if there were others roms with better result (even GB ones)

For gingerbread try oxygen rom it was the most stable rom for me and I came back to it a few days ago I haven't rebooted in the past few days with no slow downs and it still smooth
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Rasbean ROM with thalamus kernel I had that combo running for months with no reboots or freeze ups!!!
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CM10 latest nightly, very stable, the best rom for NS

I would recommend jellyshot with marmite kernel.
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SlimBean 4.2.2 version 2.0 is very stable without major bugs.
Good luck
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ka'cipeder said:
CM10 latest nightly, very stable, the best rom for NS
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i'm actually on CM10
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SlimBean 4.2.2 version 2.0 is very stable without major bugs.
Good luck
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I have bad luck with slim bean, i tried it before and i had at least one crash/day, even with a clean install.

Another vote for Jellyshot with Marmite here.

+1 for CM10 with Marmite 8.5 kernel. I've been testing all roms... And probably the best tweaked rom i found was CM10 stable one...

+1 for CM10 and +1 for BlackBean6
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Jellyshot or Slimbean gets my vote

metal dragon overlord is the most stable i've tried
paired with matr1x and it should last you a looong time

I recommend:
Rasbeanjelly 11-6-12 Paired with the _thalamus kernel

Guide based on my usage
I've used a lot of roms in my persuit for perfection.. An addiction to flash really, but I have compiled a small list of the roms I've tried. I don't have a favorite, but I have found that once you initially set up your phone, most of the "features" don't really matter. I hope this helps, and doesn't stir too much controversy as I mean no disrespect to any developer(s) as all the roms have their good points.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An4M6zvBOQ1KdExJMDlCZlRwem9zS29Ma1VHRWhCLXc#gid=0
On a side note, I do prefer the Devil kernel, and Marmite 8.5 (smartassv2+row)
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Been running rasbean for months. Even stable when OCd with morfics kernel and super smooth as well.
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i'm on xenonhd and its very stable. its just the launcher that sometimes makes problems, and the homescreen is rotating to landscape if device is turned, which i have not found any way to turn off. but you can remove the google-search bar on top which is nice.
i guess another launcher would solve the problem, but i'm not aware of a launcher which is basically stock, just with the option to turn off the google search bar (and no landscape mode for homescreens). any hints?

Yeah check out nova and apex launcher.

I vote for oxygen rom if you want gingerbread.
I have been using jellyshot 3.5 w/ air kernel lately and it is great