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Im looking for a specific kind of rom. One that has amazing benchmarks (ones the beat the note 2 since my friend always goes on and on about how amazing his note 2 is and now i finally got a hold of this phone i can shut his annoying quotes down and brag how gorgeous my phone looks to) but also has decent batter life that will last me as the same if it was stock or better. and what kernel should i flash with it. Currently im using a stock rom with faux123 enchanced kernel so i can make my screen look better. so im open to any ideas, thanks in advance.
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Im looking for a specific kind of rom. One that has amazing benchmarks (ones the beat the note 2 since my friend always goes on and on about how amazing his note 2 is and now i finally got a hold of this phone i can shut his annoying quotes down and brag how gorgeous my phone looks to) but also has decent batter life that will last me as the same if it was stock or better. and what kernel should i flash with it. Currently im using a stock rom with faux123 enchanced kernel so i can make my screen look better. so im open to any ideas, thanks in advance.
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Currently using Mysterious AOKP latest release with francos r100 kernel. Everything smooth and fast even under clocked and undervolted with no problems at all.
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MrKickstand said:
Im looking for a specific kind of rom. One that has amazing benchmarks (ones the beat the note 2 since my friend always goes on and on about how amazing his note 2 is and now i finally got a hold of this phone i can shut his annoying quotes down and brag how gorgeous my phone looks to) but also has decent batter life that will last me as the same if it was stock or better. and what kernel should i flash with it. Currently im using a stock rom with faux123 enchanced kernel so i can make my screen look better. so im open to any ideas, thanks in advance.
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Your title will make you become a good prey for trolling or noone gonna answer. It's very subjective to tell which ROM or kernel to be the best, and the ROMs and kenels in this 4rum are updated day by day. You can try and decide by yourself.
BUt I know your concern, I used to ask myself and everyone the same question. Hence I'll give you my review for stock ROM + FrancoKernel. These two gives me more than 4 hours onscreen + wifi (sometimes off) + sync (contact, gmail). I also UV 150mV to reduce the heat (at least that's what i am thinking). Heat? 20mins with NFS MW, my phone reaches 47celcius. 45 min -> 55celcius (it's not fixed).
Try them all and see what's best for your needs. Many roms and kernels out there.
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OP as stated, only you can determine what is best for your device and you....just test the Development that is going on, there are to many variables involved to base your thoughts off others comments, usage & apps so on....ensure you do some reading and homework on your choice, Thank You.
Hi guys, I'm currently using a GT-I9300 and I would just like to ask if N4 is a good upgrade? Is the battery life longer even when rooted and does the stock charger work like a charm unlike the S3? Need some inputs (software, crispness, performance etc.) Thanks a lot!
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Hi guys, I'm currently using a GT-I9300 and I would just like to ask if N4 is a good upgrade? Is the battery life longer even when rooted and does the stock charger work like a charm unlike the S3? Need some inputs (software, crispness, performance etc.) Thanks a lot!
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If you root it and flash a good kernel than the battery life and the screencolors are much better. I run Franco kernel myself and i think it is one of the best kernels out there and gives you a 1,5 to 2 hours extra screenontime. But there are other ones as well. Best thing is to try them out and keep the one you like most. But in the kernel lies the biggest gain in battery and colors, not in the rom`s. And the N4 has no bloatware and gets updated to the latest firmware first.
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Hi guys, I'm currently using a GT-I9300 and I would just like to ask if N4 is a good upgrade? Is the battery life longer even when rooted and does the stock charger work like a charm unlike the S3? Need some inputs (software, crispness, performance etc.) Thanks a lot!
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In my opinion it's a good upgrade.
Battery life is longer if you choose right kernel, people can get 5+ hours screen on time on wifi and 4+ on 3G.
Charger works like a charm, no one has issue with the charger yet.
Software is definitely better on N4, it's pure google experience, faster and smoother. No battery drain issue on CM based or non-stock rom. You won't notice any lag on this device.
Camera is a bit disappointing tho, if you took so much pictures with your phone.
You won't see any "not working" list or "known issue" on any custom rom here as long as it's android based.
Overall N4 is better than i9300.
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Just to add to all, almost every rom for n4 is bugless so you can try all and they will be for daily use. (maybe some exceptions there).
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Just to add to all, almost every rom for n4 is bugless so you can try all and they will be for daily use. (maybe some exceptions there).
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and just look at the previous Nexus phones they have longer life than any other main flagship phones from different companies...always get updated and development still going strong for those phones
For the sake of money I would say no: you could get some more battery life and stock Android, but on the other hand you can just install CM 10 for example and the camera will be worse.
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If you want to enjoy the timely Android update, then got Nexus 4, if not, I think there is no need to get rid of the S3.
I've been hearing good reviews about n4 and for me, my s3's battery life is getting worse (im on cm10.1) and nexus 5 is still due at fall (according to rumors)
Watch my vid and see!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzKKUwcfc68&feature=player_embedded
Thanks for this bit of insight!
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Thanks for this bit of insight!
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You may think twice before getting that device right now with everything else in the market.I moved to a G2 because of OPPO's poor software situation and lack luster battery life.Also the price hasn't dropped officially from OPPO.
I did, and still want it. If software is all that's 'wrong' with it then I'm sure they, or some clever ROM maker, will fix it eventually. And for me the price is still well in terms with the amount of hardware I'm getting so ... I'm sticking with the choice.
Thanks again.
If you're comfortable with rooting and installing another ROM, there's no reason the crummy Oppo ROM should prevent you from getting it. There are a few ROM's around here that are VERY good, and perform as good if not better than CM and others performed on my Sony Xperia T.
I don't undervolt or tweak anything beyond visuals, and my battery life is good. Disclosure - I am a business user.
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If you're comfortable with rooting and installing another ROM, there's no reason the crummy Oppo ROM should prevent you from getting it. There are a few ROM's around here that are VERY good, and perform as good if not better than CM and others performed on my Sony Xperia T.
I don't undervolt or tweak anything beyond visuals, and my battery life is good. Disclosure - I am a business user.
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yeah maxwen and codefirex are my top recommendations.CM sucks until we get another maintainer.Why because an interim maintainer screwed over fixes the former did work on like robotic voice during calls.
I totally agree. The device itself is very nice. The stock rom just sucks. If you are keen with getting a custom rom then this is a good deal.
Also the price should drop down soon.
Here in Thailand you can get the device already for around 14000 Baht / 350 Euro at the grey market.
It is a dev friendly phone. Absolutely no reason to use stock.
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I have it from 2 weeks and my impression is very good. A bit worried what it gonna happen when it drops: it's quite heavy and his shape isn't drop-frielndy... Before I got a Galaxy S-plus and a Galaxy Nexus, both rounded on corners: several drops never a scratch
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I have it from 2 weeks and my impression is very good. A bit worried what it gonna happen when it drops: it's quite heavy and his shape isn't drop-frielndy... Before I got a Galaxy S-plus and a Galaxy Nexus, both rounded on corners: several drops never a scratch
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Check out the video on my Find 5 cases.Mine did drop.
maxwen FTW. He keeps the almost dead HTC One V development alive by contributing great ROM and Kernel.
Only Chuck Norris can judge me
After 8 mouth the oppo find 5 have only an issue the battery... obviusly with dev Rom.
That thing looks like it has crazyyyy lag.
When you double tapped the screen to wale up, it took almost 2 seconds.
Even when switching between apps it takes long.
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The video in FP isn't even close to what todays roms offer (Luckily )
Liquidsmooth is liquidsmooth (pun intended), just like CM, Team EOS, PA, and most others. Only rom that bugs me is stock OPPO rom. There are multiple custom kernels but for me personally Team EOS + void custom kernel result in best performace AND battery life with an average of 3.5-4 hours screen on time on a full day. Win/Win for me. That isn't that different from a nexus 4 is it?
Hi boertjeg
Can u show me what setting u use to get battery life like that
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With liquidsmooth i do around 2:30h with a little downclock. The battery is toooo small.
I am up for my ATT upgrade, and I did pick up the LG G2 myself over the weekend, and my wife got the S3. After having the G2 only a three days, the battery life is nowhere near advertised, I am sure it's due to the amazing amount of bloat pre-installed on this phone, which is pretty shocking, just a million ATT and LG bloat apps. My G2 only got 3h On Screen time after it's second full charge, and total of 10 hours battery life, somethings wrong. I am sure it is CIQ and apps running in background, will root and delete all those apps, after I decide if keeping this phone. My wife's new S3 was getting same or even better battery life over my G2.
Where as my Wife's S3, I know it's the outdated older phone, but the feel of it in hand with Belkin gel case, just felt so comfortable and great in the hand, i could squeeze that phone and have a solid firm grip, I am sure the S4 would feel just the same. The G2 to me is on that fine borderline of just too large for me. I also had the Note 2 for three weeks back in the winter, and I could never get used to it's size for one handed use. And the g2 is at that border for me, almost too large. I seem to like a phone the size of the S3 at the most, and I think the S4 is exactly the same size, but even thinner, with a little bigger screen.
Battery life on a the S4 ? I am sure not even close to supposed G2 battery life, but is the S4 way off form the G2 or at least close ? And for people that have had both the S4 and G2, how do they compare in hand, and comfortably in holding it, and using it daily ?
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Hi, running S4 here. Yeah, you'll certainly want to debloat and get rid of everything you don't use.
Yeah, first off, condition the battery with absolutely-full recharges and absolutely-full discharges. Cycle this over the course of the week to level it out; should be four or five cycles total. I had a battery go from what you talk about to better than my stock battery after several cycles and two weeks' usage. A pain, I know, but you have to do it in order to rule out whether or not that's the issue.
Second, root that shiz. Then get your latest good-battery-life ROM and couple it with the right kernel. This makes a world of difference, as certain kernels are "on-demand" in that they downclock the CPU to low levels when the screen is off and it's in standby mode, and they boost the CPU power as needed. Further, they often undervolt draw from the battery making it last all the much longer.
Third, Greenify: get that application and it will tell you what the heck is eating up CPU time, and stop it for you and prevent it from starting up until needed. This is not a task auto-killer.
Following these steps, my battery life went from what you describe to 24+ hours with medium usage. I absolutely never have battery issues anymore, and my backup battery? I never need it (so it's actually become a bit of a chore to swap out batteries and cycle them periodically to keep them fresh).
As far as form-factor is concerned, yeah... the S4 works alright one-handed, sure. Obviously, you have different sized hands from me, though.
My setup: LiquidSmooth ROM 2.9, running KToonSez' kernel with HIS recommended settings, plus 25mV across the board for stability (which amounts to a net -75mV undervolt). Absolutely pleased as punch.
I exchanged my LG G2 for the Galaxy S4, and couldn't be happier so far. Couldn't get comfortable with the G2.
In the past year, I've had a lot of phones; HTC One X, Note 2, Nexus 4, G2, and now the S4. To me the S4 feels best in hand, just a great size, with beautiful screen. The S4 is lightweight, and feels very comfortable in the hand with a case, I like the design of the black one it looks classy and cool. Not sure why so many people call this phone cheap and lame looking ? Once you have a cool looking case on it, the phone looks fantastic.
I just rooted it last night using the Kingo method, no ROM's yet, just stock, and deleted a ton of ATT and Samsung crap bloat, also installed Greenify, DroidWall, and running Nova launcher with the Axis icon theme. We'll see how battery life goes ? Trying to install AdFree but it won't connect to the server to actually activate it, been reading that's an ongoing issue the last day in other threads.
The G2 was nice, but just too heavy and large, as lame as that sounds. The thin bezels are almost too thin, afraid to crack damage the phone too easily. Plus 5.2" is just over that borderline of screen size I am comfortable with. The S4 is as big a phone I want, that's the limit, I don't want anything larger, but also nothing smaller, I think the S4 is just the right screen size, thinness and weight.
Overall I like the S4 a lot so far, more than the G2 as crazy at that sounds. And find the S4 more enjoyable than my Nexus 4. Only bummer is that I am on the MF3 - Mother Fukker firmware, so I am limited on ROM if I go that route, but so far happy enough just rooted on stock.
You should install safestrap along with a custom ROM you won't regret it. Did you get the 16 or 32 gig? 16 gig tends to be not that much internal space but it works out still. I'm using vision x stock ROM and couldn't be happier its way faster than stock, it also has ad-away already pre-installed and ktweaker on it along with no bloat. I was going to stay on my stock rooted rom also but got safestrap and a rom on it and couldn't be happier.
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You should install safestrap along with a custom ROM you won't regret it. Did you get the 16 or 32 gig? 16 gig tends to be not that much internal space but it works out still. I'm using vision x stock ROM and couldn't be happier its way faster than stock, it also has ad-away already pre-installed and ktweaker on it along with no bloat. I was going to stay on my stock rooted rom also but got safestrap and a rom on it and couldn't be happier.
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Thanks, I think I will take the plunge Just a little nervous on the whole Safestrap thing, but I replied to the thread with questions, it's mainly a 7 step process, looks pretty straightforward if I follow all of those steps to a 't'. I am sure one of those TW ROM's like SHO will be fast and smoother, maybe better battery life over stock ?
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Thanks, I think I will take the plunge Just a little nervous on the whole Safestrap thing, but I replied to the thread with questions, it's mainly a 7 step process, looks pretty straightforward if I follow all of those steps to a 't'. I am sure one of those TW ROM's like SHO will be fast and smoother, maybe better battery life over stock ?
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There's no reason to be nervous with safestrap its easy to use and it won't mess anything up as long as your on a different ROM slot than your stock. So leave your stock ROM slot alone. I was having problems with sho's newest ROM but its a great ROM altogether I just felt since he released it, there was still going to be some bugs so I'm just waiting a little longer to flash it again. But definitely faster, better battery life and smoother. I also use nova launcher prime and it flies! Lol also I think you wanted the s4 in the beginning but since the lg g2 was newer or you heard a lot of bad about the s4 you sent with the g2?
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There's no reason to be nervous with safestrap its easy to use and it won't mess anything up as long as your on a different ROM slot than your stock. So leave your stock ROM slot alone. I was having problems with sho's newest ROM but its a great ROM altogether I just felt since he released it, there was still going to be some bugs so I'm just waiting a little longer to flash it again. But definitely faster, better battery life and smoother. I also use nova launcher prime and it flies! Lol also I think you wanted the s4 in the beginning but since the lg g2 was newer or you heard a lot of bad about the s4 you sent with the g2?
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Can you please post the exact link to that ROM you are using. Want to make sure I am pointed int eh right direction not download a ROM that won't work on MF3 firmware. Thank you
Think I found that ROM, but not digiing the heavy metal crazy theme LOL Is SHO not stable enough to run a as a good daily ? It seems SHO was last updated in September ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305752
It has a stock ROM and a themed ROM which is the heavy metal one. Stock ROM is basically like your stock with a few tweaks. It might be stable now just download and try it yourself. It won't hurt anything to try so you'll be okay.
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This is his newest ROM based on the international gs4 which I loaded you can try that ROM which I think is the american gs4 based I haven't tried it but its great.
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If I want to use the vision x stock ROM, and go with the stock theme, I would chose the download dated 10/01/13 ? There are two different downloads for the ATT MF3, looks like the theme version dated 09-22/13, and the stock dated 10/01, is that correct ?
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If I want to use the vision x stock ROM, and go with the stock theme, I would chose the download dated 10/01/13 ? There are two different downloads for the ATT MF3, looks like the theme version dated 09-22/13, and the stock dated 10/01, is that correct ?
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Yes. But you can use shostock also. Are you using your phone or a computer? It should say att stock and another themed.
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Yes. But you can use shostock also. Are you using your phone or a computer? It should say att stock and another themed, and also to each their own on Roms one ROM would be great for one person another would be great for another person so you just have to try and see which one you like the best.
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I have both S4 and G2
I love everything in my G2 except low-light and action photos...
Also S4 is an awesome smartphone..just look at it's camera...But I hate amoled its unreal colours..IPS from G2 is much better!!!
Anyway it's 2 awesome smartphones
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G2 vs S4
I have both. Love G2 for its Great Battery, Bigger and excellent display and Flexibility in ROMs. Camera in Low light not good.
S4 has the SD Card and removable battery, good camera. Locked up bootloader and virtually no options for modding. Battery life for me has not been good at all (I am on MJ6 and rooted and Have all multiple issues - not being able to install to SD card, battery life, etc)
I would go for G2 again.
On s4, passed on g2 cause of its button design and no SD card or removable battery....
bad thing about new s4 is the locked BL but I think your wife it wouldn't be too important I had s3 and s4 battery is amazing couldn't be happier with battery...
Also all the bloat garbage on the stock but once root its a lot better....
Rooted mf3 SHOstock
What's everyone using and what's everyone liking? Have any of you tried them all? I use to make a habit of testing every ROM available but my life has taken a turn for the busy and cell phone playtime is minimal. At this point I am only interested in TW ROMS as I know AOSP ROMS all to well..... Unless one of these bad boys integrated S-PEN action into the ROM. I grew tired of installing all those side apps for S-PEN support. So lay it on me people.
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What's everyone using and what's everyone liking? Have any of you tried them all? I use to make a habit of testing every ROM available but my life has taken a turn for the busy and cell phone playtime is minimal. At this point I am only interested in TW ROMS as I know AOSP ROMS all to well..... Unless one of these bad boys integrated S-PEN action into the ROM. I grew tired of installing all those side apps for S-PEN support. So lay it on me people.
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Go with Dynamic Kat. It's amazing. I love the rom control option he packs in the rom. Pretty fast too.
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These kind of threads rarely end well ......... I will leave it open for now ...... but any trolling, bashing or disrespect will make it close....... ANY ....... fair warning
To answer your question all perform well depends on what you want.......... so that said, you will need to try them all........ there are only 2 I know that havfe custom theming being made for them...... you will need to research this if this is something you want.
Play nice people.......... or no one will get to play at all
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Ive tried firekat, awsome. I was on skyfall for about 2 weeks,awsome and now I'm using dynamic kat, again, awsome. There are plenty of options here and that's great, who doesn't love choice. I also am not a big fan of aosp, but i tried it a few times on the note 3. Anyway, go to all the threads and read the description of each to see what you need more as I'm in the same boat and don't have much time but all these roms are great, vision x and of course darthstarker, all of them, i will go back to firekat in about 2 weeks because i can't keep just one rom for long, i have a problem, and I'm proud of it. Flashaholic, who needs an intervention. Enjoy the world of flashing, embrace it, love it.
Firekat for me
But Test them all see what works best for you
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Go with Dynamic Kat. It's amazing. I love the rom control option he packs in the rom. Pretty fast too.
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Read the threads and see what you like. Some have issues others don't. Jovy stuff the best battery life for me
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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These kind of threads rarely end well ......... I will leave it open for now ...... but any trolling, bashing or disrespect will make it close....... ANY ....... fair warning
To answer your question all perform well depends on what you want.......... so that said, you will need to try them all........ there are only 2 I know that havfe custom theming being made for them...... you will need to research this if this is something you want.
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which two are themed? because i know dynamic kat has two options in themes, i love me some dialer themes
I'm still thinking I will go with CM 12 as soon as I get it running, having a few issues still. But I got Lollipop on my shield tablet and I think a good Android 5.0 AOSP ROM will be where I go. It's just TOO perfect to not use pure.
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I agree with what others said- try them all, it will come down to personal preference. They are all pretty good (we are after all in the early stages)...
+Jovys Darth gives great battery life and reliability
+vision x- just solid. Great battery
+Dynamic - my personal favorite - nice out of the box features (dk control) and fast. Decent enough battery
+firekat - solid all around... Just not my flavor for some reason...
Then again none of them are making me go crazy like LiquidSmooth, Temasek or Effortless for Note 3...
Just my two cents.
I'm running Firekat on mine.It runs very well.
To be quite honest, I am it really interested in testing others. I need my phone to be reliable and ready for work every morning. That being said, I am sure the other available ROM are great, I just don't have time to play around.
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For some reason I have chosen to stay with stock. But end up freezing a bunch of apps. I tried for very few days firekat and darthvador roms. And I couldn't figure out things like greenify and xposed. Wish I had more knowledge on those apps to fully understand and use better my note 4 with those apps.
Are there any AOSP roms out yet?
Soon my friend. Soon.
Used Dynamic Kat since it came out and just recently flashed VisionX. They are both really good and fast but I just wanna try everything I have nandroid both of them so I can switch back and forth.
Honestly all the roms are almost the same at this level, with dynamic being "most featured" base, and thats saying a lot. Just matter of finding a great dev, most battery, and which thread you enjoy the most lol.
If yall should check out xnote as well, run pretty sweet due to the firmware being newer
I enjoy all the devs thread as well as their roms
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Honestly all the roms are almost the same at this level, with dynamic being "most featured" base, and thats saying a lot. Just matter of finding a great dev, most battery, and which thread you enjoy the most lol.
If yall should check out xnote as well, run pretty sweet due to the firmware being newer
I enjoy all the devs thread as well as their roms
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You been flashing the Intl Roms ?
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I love Touchwiz and Firekat Rom makes Touchwiz uber smooth + amazing battery life.
I wish stock people would try it before yelling Touchwiz sucks, Touchwiz lags.
Running Firekatv4 on the wife's note 4 very nice performance amazing battery life with same recommended edits as Dev settings..... Haven't had a chance to try any other because ...... Can't hog wife's phone forever you know how that goes lol
Thanks so much
You guys are awesome and thank you for all the input. Dynamic sounds like my cup of tea so far so I will start there.
Thanks again!