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Should i update to 4.3

Is it better than 4.1.2?

Yes.

mixed nuts said:
Is it better than 4.1.2?
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Definitely YES.

if you have to ask then i wouldn't. i don't gain anything over a good 4.1.2 rom in my opinion. i don't use all the spen features, the battery is the same, and i miss the dark email color. i don't use touchwiz, and other than a new settings menu i couldn't tell any difference from a customer 4.1.2 with perseus kernel.

After a month of usage, here are my impressions:
Firstly, my N2 has Never been rooted- though I did have that 'Your phone has been modified; cannot update' bug. Yet, when the firmware was available OTA, it updated fine.
After 2 days of fooling around, memory usage didn't seem stable so I formated my phone.
Likes:
1. I can move some apps to SD. I'm a big media user & space is important.
2. Some integrated apps can be turned off. Maybe a minimal option, but welcome nonetheless.
3. Battery & memory optimization appears somewhat improved. I think apps open quicker & my media in the Gallery refresh faster- though this could be all in my head.
4. Sometimes I use Samsung's default Video Player & now a Samsung Link icon is present during playback- it's quite useful to quickly stream the content I'm watching to my Smart TV.
Dislikes:
1. Wakeup, turning on the phone, & restarting appears 2 seconds longer.
2. On low battery, I cannot manually adjust screen brightness.
3. The Video Player content list is now a blinding white background, unlike the Gallery which is black. (Don't understand why there isn't a option to change to a 'dark theme.')
4. New apps preloaded like Knox which I have no intention of running/using.
In closing, I do not use Touchwiz (on Nova), the default music app, the camera app, & yet to own a Gear device- so no impressions here.
I updated because I know the Note 2 is a VERY capable phone in terms of its hardware- I love this phone, no firmware will bring it down. I'll look forward to some decent software improvements when Kitkat hits.

yes
Yes worth it =)

Yes, Ofcourse..

Yes, 4.3 is great
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No, 10h of screen with a slim 4.1.2 rom and only 6h with the slimer 4.3 rom...
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go for 4.4.2

If battery is important 4.1.2 is way better. Being flashoholic i have tried everything and i cant find nothing beyond 4.1.2 with better battery. I have ancient nand backup from august last year with sotmax v10 and perseus kernel, its loaded with apps, and it smooth fast and efficient. Yeah newer roms are less clunky with few extra perks, but to me battery i get with older roms is much more satisfying.

Yes, 4.3 is good

yes
yes upgrade.. bether performance an longer power time..

berkos said:
If battery is important 4.1.2 is way better. Being flashoholic i have tried everything and i cant find nothing beyond 4.1.2 with better battery. I have ancient nand backup from august last year with sotmax v10 and perseus kernel, its loaded with apps, and it smooth fast and efficient. Yeah newer roms are less clunky with few extra perks, but to me battery i get with older roms is much more satisfying.
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+1 I don't know why people keep saying 4.3 has better battery , I had 4.3 rom and I also reverted to 4.1.2 because the battery is better .
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Try Android 5.0

[Q] Best Battery Life Kitkat Rom

Just wondering what Rom people are running who are concerned with battery life. I listen to music and podcasts quite often. Right now I'm using Dan's google edition rom and I love the layout and speed but I noticed my phone getting quite warm and I'm concerned.
Cheers,
T

spotlesst said:
Just wondering what Rom people are running who are concerned with battery life. I listen to music and podcasts quite often. Right now I'm using Dan's google edition rom and I love the layout and speed but I noticed my phone getting quite warm and I'm concerned.
Cheers,
T
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I prefer Gummy Rom. PAC is pretty good too.

azuziel said:
I prefer Gummy Rom. PAC is pretty good too.
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Do you have the link to gummy. I found pac but couldn't find the gummy rom
Cheers,
T

Gummy

spotlesst said:
Just wondering what Rom people are running who are concerned with battery life. I listen to music and podcasts quite often. Right now I'm using Dan's google edition rom and I love the layout and speed but I noticed my phone getting quite warm and I'm concerned.
Cheers,
T
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Strange, that ROM behaved well for me. Any chance you have an misbehaving app?
Besides Dan's GE ROM, I've had great luck w/ Slimrom.
Another idea is that beside the rom, try using ktoonsez's kernel (if you're not already). With the tweaker app that comes with it you can load a bunch of profiles to turn your phone into a battery saving miser or power hungry gaming machine and everything in between.
(During the day I don't use my phone much and load a battery saving profile then at night switch to performance. While I charge the phone every day, I could definitely go at least two.. maybe more.)

iBASTiD' Mapleleaf rom works well also although I can't tell which phone you have or where your from. His rom is basically stock 4.4.2 with a non stock kernel (Adam's) In the addon section he provides a flashable file to remove the standard samsung apps if you like it a little skinnier.... I have been running it for a couple of days now and it is solid...
Forgot to mention... it does apps2sd also...

There isn't a "best" rom, but with that being said I love Vanir for the nightly updates.
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z1c with CM11 April 4 build - highly recommended

I finally had a bit of time to install the latest build of CM11 on my z1c this weekend. I've previously tried a few different ROMS:
- Stock rooted Sony KK 4.4 - too many bugs, not usable for me
- Stock rooted Sony JB 4.3 - works fine, just very hard to go back to JB after using KK daily driver (Moto X) for so long
The current build of CM11 for the z1c (as of this writing, April 4th) is really, really solid! It feels the way KK 4.4.2 should, not the hybrid, buggy Sony version! I don't mind not having the "Sony" apps (Walkman, etc) since I'm used to stock KK. I haven't done enough testing yet with the camera, but apparently it supports full 20mp resolution. Sure, you lose Sony's camera UI but I'm ok with that. Along with GravityBox I was able to get my z1c to feel like my Moto X (well, except active notifications!).
The CM11 build lacks Sony's bugs (the ones I had run into involved everything sound related - notifications, alarm, video playback, etc).
I highly recommend this route for anyone who has unlocked their bootloader and wants a very stock look and feel without Sony's bugs!

What about battery? Can I expect the same battery performance as with stock kernel?
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shotgunj said:
What about battery? Can I expect the same battery performance as with stock kernel?
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Unfortunately I didn't use it enough with the other ROM's to be able to make a comparison.

Thanks for the fast answer. Camera UI and battery are the two things keeping me from trying CM.
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mickliq said:
Unfortunately I didn't use it enough with the other ROM's to be able to make a comparison.
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Well lets say, on avarage, how long does the battery last? To compare please provide screen on time (seen from battery in settings)
Thanks

joelkaberg said:
Well lets say, on avarage, how long does the battery last? To compare please provide screen on time (seen from battery in settings)
Thanks
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I'll report back in a few days. I need to compare it to the same usage pattern I have on my Moto X.

mickliq said:
Unfortunately I didn't use it enough with the other ROM's to be able to make a comparison.
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I am with liquid smooth ROM and I have no problems with the battery. It gets me through the day with 40% remaining at the end of the day. This is with moderate to heavy usage: listening to music on bluetooth headphones, push notifications and a few hours browsing.

mickliq said:
I finally had a bit of time to install the latest build of CM11 on my z1c this weekend. I've previously tried a few different ROMS:
- Stock rooted Sony KK 4.4 - too many bugs, not usable for me
- Stock rooted Sony JB 4.3 - works fine, just very hard to go back to JB after using KK daily driver (Moto X) for so long
The current build of CM11 for the z1c (as of this writing, April 4th) is really, really solid! It feels the way KK 4.4.2 should, not the hybrid, buggy Sony version! I don't mind not having the "Sony" apps (Walkman, etc) since I'm used to stock KK. I haven't done enough testing yet with the camera, but apparently it supports full 20mp resolution. Sure, you lose Sony's camera UI but I'm ok with that. Along with GravityBox I was able to get my z1c to feel like my Moto X (well, except active notifications!).
The CM11 build lacks Sony's bugs (the ones I had run into involved everything sound related - notifications, alarm, video playback, etc).
I highly recommend this route for anyone who has unlocked their bootloader and wants a very stock look and feel without Sony's bugs!
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If you do decide to want the sony apps look here
[APP][KK][JB][CM11][CM10] Xperia Z1/Z2 Apps (Z2 Sony Entrance Added)
All working perfectly for me on cm. Only miss the camera

Update to KitKat or Not?

After seeing many different comments. I wanted to get a general idea on whether to update LG G2 to 4.4.2 Kitkat or stay with the 4.2.2 JellyBean version?
I mostly think about the OFFICIAL Kitkat release, NON-ROOTED.
I have seen people talking about battery and bluetooth battery drain problems on the new update... So which one is better?
Thanks.

Got better for me when I updated, and or was pretty dang good before
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For me is KK better and faster yes have some problems with battery drain and bluetooth but if you flash any custom rom you resolve this problem i use custom rom and custom kernel and i not have this problem and i not use bluetooth everyday so my battery is pretty good so update to KK and be happy

yes!
Absolutely update to Kit Kat... ONCE ROOTED

Anyone using Tmobile version with KK rooted? Does wifi calling feature work?

sam298 said:
Anyone using Tmobile version with KK rooted? Does wifi calling feature work?
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Yes yes and yes.
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BLiNKT said:
For me is KK better and faster yes have some problems with battery drain and bluetooth but if you flash any custom rom you resolve this problem i use custom rom and custom kernel and i not have this problem and i not use bluetooth everyday so my battery is pretty good so update to KK and be happy
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MrShickadance9 said:
Absolutely update to Kit Kat... ONCE ROOTED
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What about NON-ROOTED?
Which OFFICIAL version would be better?

Zhoene said:
What about NON-ROOTED?
Which OFFICIAL version would be better?
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Kitkat it is. It is the most updated and it is there for a reason: to fix Jelly bean's flaws. :fingers-crossed:

If you HAVE ROOT or NOT HAVE anyway update to Kitkat because is better

BLiNKT said:
For me is KK better and faster yes have some problems with battery drain and bluetooth but if you flash any custom rom you resolve this problem i use custom rom and custom kernel and i not have this problem and i not use bluetooth everyday so my battery is pretty good so update to KK and be happy
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Oh no. One of the reasons why i ditched my nexus 4 for lg g2 is because nexus 4 had bluetooth connection issues with my car. Looks like it has to do with google 4.3 and 4.4+ roms no matter what phone you have. I have heard only sense and touchwiz didnt have this issue in KK. As i drive a lot, i need this feature. Looks like 4.4.3 fixes bluetooth - hope we get it for lg g2.
Other than that only things you will loose going to KK is
flash wont work with stock browser even if you use hacked flash player - works with dolphin+jetpack though.
stock browser inverted rendering wont work - dolphin night mode is great though.
Battery drain difference between the versions are minimal. I tried both in my nexus 4. If you experience a drain, it might be due to play services. some versions keep the location services running even if you turn off the location. I use appops to turn it off and i get good battery in KK.
What kind of issue you have with bluetooth? Not connecting? or not auto connecting with paired devices?
Edit: Bluetooth working fine for me with kitkat stock. Same car with which i had problems with nexus 4, works with lg g2.

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Oh no. One of the reasons why i ditched my nexus 4 for lg g2 is because nexus 4 had bluetooth connection issues with my car. Looks like it has to do with google 4.3 and 4.4+ roms no matter what phone you have. I have heard only sense and touchwiz didnt have this issue in KK. As i drive a lot, i need this feature. Looks like 4.4.3 fixes bluetooth - hope we get it for lg g2.
Other than that only things you will loose going to KK is
flash wont work with stock browser even if you use hacked flash player - works with dolphin+jetpack though.
stock browser inverted rendering wont work - dolphin night mode is great though.
Battery drain difference between the versions are minimal. I tried both in my nexus 4. If you experience a drain, it might be due to play services. some versions keep the location services running even if you turn off the location. I use appops to turn it off and i get good battery in KK.
What kind of issue you have with bluetooth? Not connecting? or not auto connecting with paired devices?
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Where can i get appops???I look on Google Play but i see some appops which app i must download?

buenarc said:
Kitkat it is. It is the most updated and it is there for a reason: to fix Jelly bean's flaws. :fingers-crossed:
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it's the other way around, actually. it introduced endless amount of "flaws" to the almost perfect LG's JB builds.

BLiNKT said:
Where can i get appops???I look on Google Play but i see some appops which app i must download?
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Read this battery thread
I used this appops app
You can try others too. Make sure it works with KK. Some wont.

kitkat got indeed a way better batt.life and bluetooth batt.drain is a myth

kuppenhorst said:
kitkat got indeed a way better batt.life and bluetooth batt.drain is a myth
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For how long are you using it?
Could Kitkat be adjusting itself to the optimum in time?

I decided to stick with the stock rooted jb as it came with the phone. If it ain't broke.......and I've found nothing to complain about.
Posted from my LG G2

Yes, but only castom!

Fastbird said:
I decided to stick with the stock rooted jb as it came with the phone. If it ain't broke.......and I've found nothing to complain about.
Posted from my LG G2
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I'm really thinking of going back to JB. Battery was heaven on there. I used to go 30 minutes SOT before it dropped to 99%. Now, after 12 minutes it drops. Battery life is not bad but once you taste batter, well, who doesn't want to stay at better. I just underclocked to 1.5Ghz for the day to see battery usage. First time underclocked with any device.
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Hey guys, ive tested both. I would say battery on JB is better but overall speed is improved in KK (a least it feels like that).. so it just depends on your preferences..
(But i like the statusbar a looot more in KK)

Battery and speed is better for me on Kitkat.
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Which rom do you use and why?

I'm just curious which custom rom do you use? Any why you prefer it above others?
I use AOSP NeatROM v8.0+Apolo Kernel Regular. I like it because it has many options and is battery friendly, It's fast and smooth.

With you man! I only miss fm radio lilabit.

I use NeatRom 5.9 based on stock JB. Everything works (yes, I use smart stay ), maybe TW is a little bit slow but I like it... Camera quality is good, it hasn't bug with freeze music player. Neatrom is better than clean stock for me because it has more feature like call recording etc.
Sometimes I think about update my S2 to the sth new

I used to use WizzedKat, now I'm on RevolutionUX 2014 because I like transparent status bar with white icons

Using NeatRom v6.3 with Siyah kernel becouse of all tweaks that has great balance for parformance and battery life. Also can't stop using touch wiz

I use Slimsaber Reborn because all Kitkat Roms I have tested (NeatRom AOSP and SlimSaber) drain twice as much.
BTW: FM Radio is avaiilable with Sprit FM. It just requires root.

xakerzeng said:
I used to use WizzedKat, now I'm on RevolutionUX 2014 because I like transparent status bar with white icons
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I'm also using this rom, for me it's the best rom for our Galaxy S2...
I'd like the developer do a new version of this rom with Galaxy S5 theme.
But I know he hasn't the Galaxy S2 now....

Back in the active days of my S2, I was switching between Paranoid and Resurrection Remix every month or two.
I generally slightly preferred RR to PA but I really liked both of them due to how smooth they were and the customizability of both (mainly RR).
Even though I've not been using the S2 for a hell of a long time, I've just brought it back out of retirement (mainly just as a mess around phone) and am still running RR at the moment. I'll probably end up keeping this on here as I'm not using it enough to keep changing ROMs every now and again.

AOSP NeatROM, currently v8.0st 4.4.4
And why:
-Highly customizable
-Fast and plain simple
-True dark (for Amoled :good: )
-Latest android (ART support = more speed & battery)

Stock Jelly bean...Reasons:
1. Battery life
2. FM radio...:silly:
3. Network reception is better
4. Almost bug free
5. Screen quality is better than custom ROMs. And I tried many of them.
Will change to Android L when it comes. That is only a huge upgrade from JB, not Kitkat. :laugh::laugh:

Hi guys, I havent been on this forum for a loong time. I have SlimSaber rom 4.4.2. on my SGS2 and recently it started to heat up, becoming unstable etc.
So, what is the absolute best (STABLE and Bugless) custom ROM for SGS2, which has good battery life and solid perfomance ? The android version doesnt matter, it can be lower than 4.4.4. kitkat...

i use spirit rom v1.4 android 4.4.4. fast, stable and smooth

I prefer AOSP NeatROM v8.0st with Apolo JB 4.14 (New 7.1). It works very smoothly and provides solid battery lifetime.

suresh86 said:
Stock Jelly bean...Reasons:
1. Battery life
2. FM radio...:silly:
3. Network reception is better
4. Almost bug free
5. Screen quality is better than custom ROMs. And I tried many of them.
Will change to Android L when it comes. That is only a huge upgrade from JB, not Kitkat. :laugh::laugh:
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I totally agree with the network reception being better as well as the battery life but with spotify who needs FM radio
Cheers

Been with NeatRom since its v6.4.
Currently on AOSP NeatROM v8.0st. This ROM is like no other!
Why?
Smooth and Elegant
Superb battery life
Lesser memory resident programs
Customization to the max.
Only one issue I want NeatRom to fix for me:
The bluetooth mic levels when connected to the car's audio system renders very low voice that the person on the other end can't hear me so good.
Hope _Sale_ resolves it sooner.

CroCop18 said:
Hi guys, I havent been on this forum for a loong time. I have SlimSaber rom 4.4.2. on my SGS2 and recently it started to heat up, becoming unstable etc.
So, what is the absolute best (STABLE and Bugless) custom ROM for SGS2, which has good battery life and solid perfomance ? The android version doesnt matter, it can be lower than 4.4.4. kitkat...
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I'm asking for the same question, seems like many here are using NEATROM.
It's almost been 2 years since I last flash a ROM, going through all those posts again really takes up a LOT of time. :laugh:

Am currently on Carbon ROM after Spirit ROM fuked me up while I tried to switch to ART runtime....I guess I shud try NeatRom as I have seen majority are praising its battery life which is a big issue with S2
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Something I realized while in carbon ROM was tht Google now luancher makes my phone overheat so I had to freeze it nowerdays it only heats up while am browsing
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Due to ummm an unexpected water damage my s2 has finally rip. My favourite rom has always been slimkat .a very good stable and different feature rom . For example i liked the recent apps which came from the side. Just a great addition. Its the most stable for me, due fo the release of lolipop my last rom was cm 11. Was able to use a lolipop theme . Which was great and cant wait for Lolipop.... Finally slimkat/slimbean are my favourite rom for stability and battery life .:fingers-crossed:

I use Prizm core
reason
1.wonderful UI
2.nice Game Performance
3. bettery good
4. not need patch to korea KT sms
5. edge tasking
but sometime Freezing
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I use pacman android 4.4.4 which is good for performance but drains battery quite fast.
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