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hello, last week i put on the slim bean rom on my AT&T s4 and i am very happy with it... what is the preferred rom for anyone running one?
Thanks

LilSnoop40 said:
hello, last week i put on the slim bean rom on my AT&T s4 and i am very happy with it... what is the preferred rom for anyone running one?
Thanks
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I assume that you're asking which rom is best?
No one rom trumps all other roms. It really comes down to personal preferences. Try them out (safety) and see for yourself.
GLHF

LilSnoop40 said:
hello, last week i put on the slim bean rom on my AT&T s4 and i am very happy with it... what is the preferred rom for anyone running one?
Thanks
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I'm only using TW roms for the moment. I normally use AOSP roms, but this is the only rare occasion where my current phone software is up to date with aosp. Meaning that both are on 4.2.2. You really have to try each one for yourself to see what works best for you. If I decide to run an AOSP rom, it would be Task360's AOKP. He is a developing machine. Cranks out at least 2 updates a week to improve functionality. As far as TW roms go, Scott just brought clean rom over to the S4. I'm loving Mint jelly by Nottach right now. Development is high right now.
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LilSnoop40 said:
hello, last week i put on the slim bean rom on my AT&T s4 and i am very happy with it... what is the preferred rom for anyone running one?
Thanks
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here are some options
in my sig

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dxwilliams40 said:
I'm only using TW roms for the moment. I normally use AOSP roms, but this is the only rare occasion where my current phone software is up to date with aosp. Meaning that both are on 4.2.2. You really have to try each one for yourself to see what works best for you. If I decide to run an AOSP rom, it would be Task360's AOKP. He is a developing machine. Cranks out at least 2 updates a week to improve functionality. As far as TW roms go, Scott just brought clean rom over to the S4. I'm loving Mint jelly by Nottach right now. Development is high right now.
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Same here. So far all the roms I've tried are TW based. I've tested MDOB which is very good... Currently I'm on Shostock which also smooth.
Haven't tried AOKP / AOSP as of yet..

nice this is the first one i tried and i really like it [ROM][4.2.2][June 2] Slim Bean jflteatt [build 6] - LOKI patched... the dark theme plus all the at&t stuff removed. wasn't asking what's the best just looking for opinions. i know "best" is just preference.
thanks for the feedback

FYI, I believe it is Task650 not 360.

Task650 AOKP Rom. While roms are subjective to the user, I use his rom because of I'm very familiar with it. Its extremely stable and you can pretty much customize everything in the rom. Not too mention, I love the pure google feel. TW on the S4 left a bad taste in my mouth with how much it freaking lagged.

First: Questions go in Q&A
Second: All ROMs are the best for those that use them. There is no substitute for reading the ROM threads in development

[Q] Looking for ROM advice.

Hi all.
I just recently got my Sprint Galaxy S4 and yesterday I successfully rooted it using Chanfire's auto-root and then installed the custom bootloader using GooManager. Everything worked well and I'm all set there.
I'm currently "in the market" for a decent and stable ROM compatible with the S4. I'm not a developer, so I'm not really interested in experimental ROMs that could potentially be unstable.
I'm looking for something solid, user friendly, that will increase phone performance while still letting me do the stuff I love.
Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Forcerom but honestly the most stable will be stock ROM
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Or Clark's ROM is also good.
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My .02
Touchwiz
[ROM][MDL] ForceROM 2.3 - Strive for Perfection {6/14/13}
||Rom|| Galaxy S4 Premium Rom |MDL| [6.22.13] Smooth,Stable,Fast,&Flawless 4.2.2
AOSP
[ROM][OFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightly Builds for jfltespr
*** Although nightlies I have not had 1 issue with probably at least 5 nightlies I have personally flashed!
I haven't used all the ROMs but based on what I have I personally endorse those based on my own personal experiances.

Michaeltess said:
Touchwiz
[ROM][MDL] ForceROM 2.3 - Strive for Perfection {6/14/13}
||Rom|| Galaxy S4 Premium Rom |MDL| [6.22.13] Smooth,Stable,Fast,&Flawless 4.2.2
AOSP
[ROM][OFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightly Builds for jfltespr
*** Although nightlies I have not had 1 issue with probably at least 5 nightlies I have personally flashed!
I haven't used all the ROMs but based on what I have I personally endorse those based on my own personal experiances.
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Yea, just got ForceROM. Gonna flash and try it real quick. Also downloading Blu Kuban because it seems nice.
What is Touchwiz and AOSP.
I iz n00b ;(

HeyItsRyan said:
Yea, just got ForceROM. Gonna flash and try it real quick. Also downloading Blu Kuban because it seems nice.
What is Touchwiz and AOSP.
I iz n00b ;(
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TouchWiz is the stock Samsung launcher.
When you flash a TouchWiz ROM you will typically retain most of the "gimmicky" features that the S4 came with (IR blaster, air sensors, etc.) You may also notice better battery life on TouchWiz ROMs until AOSP is better calibrated for the S4. (Some may disagree with this, I personally see better battery life on my S4 on a TouchWiz ROM.)
AOSP means Android Open Source Project, which just means it's barebones vanilla android with no manufacturer skin/overlay over the top.
These are typically run by people who want a pure stock android experience.

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My suggestion....read the OP of each ROM and decide what is right for YOU. No one likes the same exact features as you.
Then make a backup and try each candidate for a day. Don't like it? Restore your backup and try another.

You will never regret giving Blu Kuban a try.

[Q] Absence of ROM Developers

Not trying to start fires or be disrespectful is it just me or have all the ROM Devs either left for another phone or are abnormally silent. Additionally does anyone have any info on a bootloader unlock or root for NC4? Like i said not trying to start a flame war just looking for any information. I appreciate everything that our current ROM Devs have been doing A+ job per the normal, just want me some cyanogenmod.

bsohm said:
Not trying to start fires or be disrespectful is it just me or have all the ROM Devs either left for another phone or are abnormally silent. Additionally does anyone have any info on a bootloader unlock or root for NC4? Like i said not trying to start a flame war just looking for any information. I appreciate everything that our current ROM Devs have been doing A+ job per the normal, just want me some cyanogenmod.
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There are 4 or 5 nice ROMs that are updated on an almost regular basis.

airmaxx23 said:
There are 4 or 5 nice ROMs that are updated on an almost regular basis.
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Actually if you go look at the updated dates on the roms we have 3 that have been updated in a month 2 that have been updated in a week
★☞[Rom][4.3][MJE] Jelly 'Beans' - Build 6 [01/01/14] AOSP/KitKat Themed || Game Changing ☜★ 1/10/2014
Hyperdrive Rom - Galaxy Note 3 5/11/2014
BajaROM 5/31/2014
JasmineROM 6/11/2014
ObjectiveROM 6/7/2014
The Beast! _-= Drop The Bass! =-_ [Release 1] 12/18/2013
-N.E.O.N. R.O.M- 1/24/2014
BajaROM 12/20/2013
LeanROM 4/12/2014
Incognito ROM 4/14/2014
ButterBoost 4/16/2014
Additionally some of those are based off of MJE which NC2/NC4 came out just over 2 months ago if i remember correctly?

bsohm said:
Actually if you go look at the updated dates on the roms we have 3 that have been updated in a month 2 that have been updated in a week
★☞[Rom][4.3][MJE] Jelly 'Beans' - Build 6 [01/01/14] AOSP/KitKat Themed || Game Changing ☜★ 1/10/2014
Hyperdrive Rom - Galaxy Note 3 5/11/2014
BajaROM 5/31/2014
JasmineROM 6/11/2014
ObjectiveROM 6/7/2014
The Beast! _-= Drop The Bass! =-_ [Release 1] 12/18/2013
-N.E.O.N. R.O.M- 1/24/2014
BajaROM 12/20/2013
LeanROM 4/12/2014
Incognito ROM 4/14/2014
ButterBoost 4/16/2014
Additionally some of those are based off of MJE which NC2/NC4 came out just over 2 months ago if i remember correctly?
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You forgot Biggins ROM - Updated 6/9/2014.
A month between updates when you're stuck with stock software isn't long at all. Like I said, there are 4 or 5 that are updated on an almost regular basis.
Biggins
Objective
Jasmine
BAJA
Hyperdrive.

I will build a VisionX rom for this device with some help from you guys, like the SS stuff, I have never used it, what would it take to get my rom running here? Any volunteers? PM me also...
This rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559321
I did it for the sprint guys, turned out very well....I will add anyone willing to help to the VisionX team for the Verizon thread. Lets talk!
I will start with this one...
N900VVRUCNC4

TheAxman said:
I will build a VisionX rom for this device with some help from you guys, like the SS stuff, I have never used it, what would it take to get my rom running here? Any volunteers? PM me also...
This rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559321
I did it for the sprint guys, turned out very well....I will add anyone willing to help to the VisionX team for the Verizon thread. Lets talk!
I will start with this one...
N900VVRUCNC4
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SS can be treated like TWRP but the Aroma Installer will not work on it.

Ok, I understand that, what is the requirements needed from Vision to run on Verizon's locked bootloader?

TheAxman said:
Ok, I understand that, what is the requirements needed from Vision to run on Verizon's locked bootloader?
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I would pm hsbadr, he has been working with the nc4 rom and is currently porting an S5 rom so he should be able to tell you what changes need to be made for Verizon. I appreciate your willingness to work on ports for Verizon . Thank you ![emoji4]
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airmaxx23 said:
You forgot Biggins ROM - Updated 6/9/2014.
A month between updates when you're stuck with stock software isn't long at all. Like I said, there are 4 or 5 that are updated on an almost regular basis.
Biggins
Objective
Jasmine
BAJA
Hyperdrive.
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You are correct thank you for correcting me, maybe im just looking for a different style and am gettin impatient i really wish we had a unlocked bootloader and some cyanogenmod. I have tried Nova Launcher and it works really well but the settings, notifications the little touches that Samsung does with Touchwiz are not my thing i guess.

TheAxman said:
I will build a VisionX rom for this device with some help from you guys, like the SS stuff, I have never used it, what would it take to get my rom running here? Any volunteers? PM me also...
This rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559321
I did it for the sprint guys, turned out very well....I will add anyone willing to help to the VisionX team for the Verizon thread. Lets talk!
I will start with this one...
N900VVRUCNC4
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Another new Rom Dev will be really nice do you base it off of Touchwiz or AOSP?

bsohm said:
You are correct thank you for correcting me, maybe im just looking for a different style and am gettin impatient i really wish we had a unlocked bootloader and some cyanogenmod. I have tried Nova Launcher and it works really well but the settings, notifications the little touches that Samsung does with Touchwiz are not my thing i guess.
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Have you tried using some Xposed modules to remove certain things and add others? Objective ROM is about as close to AOSP as you can get, pretty much everything that isn't needed to run the phone had been removed.

But the styling is still TouchWiz so all of the notification portion and the launcher and setting.apk.
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TheAxman said:
I will build a VisionX rom for this device with some help from you guys, like the SS stuff, I have never used it, what would it take to get my rom running here? Any volunteers? PM me also...
This rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559321
I did it for the sprint guys, turned out very well....I will add anyone willing to help to the VisionX team for the Verizon thread. Lets talk!
I will start with this one...
N900VVRUCNC4
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I flashed your rom on my brother's sprint note 3. From what he's told me. He loves it.

airmaxx23 said:
Have you tried using some Xposed modules to remove certain things and add others? Objective ROM is about as close to AOSP as you can get, pretty much everything that isn't needed to run the phone had been removed.
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Eclipse ROM is now updated to Kit Kat which gives a very AOSP look as well.

Or you can try and source a Developer Edition that comes unlocked and flash CM11

bsohm said:
Another new Rom Dev will be really nice do you base it off of Touchwiz or AOSP?
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I do touchwiz roms only, I did many times aosp, not really my thing anymore....
Do we move forward with this?
Downloading now, I can have this built by this evening....
What 4.4 2 kernel is everyone using for this device? The stock one?

TheAxman said:
I do touchwiz roms only, I did many times aosp, not really my thing anymore....
Do we move forward with this?
Downloading now, I can have this built by this evening....
What 4.4 2 kernel is everyone using for this device? The stock one?
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We can only use the stock kernel on the Retail devices since they have a locked bootloader.

AOSP Look TW ROM??

Hey all, I usually don't do this as I've seen some other people bi*****g about development on this phone and how it's stalled. I am NOT saying that at all, was just wondering if anyone is/doing/going to develop a TW (since no AOSP ) ROM that looks like AOSP? Somewhat like @nitroglycerine33's Eclipse? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351840
Or if anyone knows how to and would like to, I have some people who are very interested in having ROM(s) out there like this and can donate. Thanks

try raffaeles88 foxhound rom.. it's the closest one to aosp.. ?

Dennisg34 said:
Hey all, I usually don't do this as I've seen some other people bi*****g about development on this phone and how it's stalled. I am NOT saying that at all, was just wondering if anyone is/doing/going to develop a TW (since no AOSP ) ROM that looks like AOSP? Somewhat like @nitroglycerine33's Eclipse? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351840
Or if anyone knows how to and would like to, I have some people who are very interested in having ROM(s) out there like this and can donate. Thanks
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I'm going to make two assumptions: 1) you're on Verizon and 2) you don't have a developer edition phone. If that is the case you can only flash TW based ROMs made for the Retail version of the S5. Having said that there is one ROM I'm told that comes pretty close to an AOSP look and feel and that is the Alliance ROM. I have not flashed that ROM, but reading through the threads in the Android Development section there seems to be a lot of happy users of that ROM. On the other hand, if you want a very lean, debloated, fast ROM with great battery life and everything works (all essential functions) there is the Syndicate ROM which as near to the pure Android experience as possible (hard to tell it's TW based). Both these ROMs can be flashed through SafeStrap or if you have a Dev Edition S5 just flash through TWRP. Unless you have a Developer Edition S5 you're not going to be able to flash any of the available AOSP ROMs...it just isn't going to happen without an unlocked bootloader and no one has broken that "code" yet.

deadlocked007 said:
Wait what? There is like 20 AOSP Roms lmao [emoji1]
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try re-reading the op son

jpcalhoun said:
I'm going to make two assumptions: 1) you're on Verizon and 2) you don't have a developer edition phone. If that is the case you can only flash TW based ROMs made for the Retail version of the S5. Having said that there is one ROM I'm told that comes pretty close to an AOSP look and feel and that is the Alliance ROM. I have not flashed that ROM, but reading through the threads in the Android Development section there seems to be a lot of happy users of that ROM. On the other hand, if you want a very lean, debloated, fast ROM with great battery life and everything works (all essential functions) there is the Syndicate ROM which as near to the pure Android experience as possible (hard to tell it's TW based). Both these ROMs can be flashed through SafeStrap or if you have a Dev Edition S5 just flash through TWRP. Unless you have a Developer Edition S5 you're not going to be able to flash any of the available AOSP ROMs...it just isn't going to happen without an unlocked bootloader and no one has broken that "code" yet.
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Lol well the first assumption should be easy as i posted in Verizon general S5. And an obvious yes for the 2nd as i know the only aosp roms are for the dev ed. Alliance rom is nice but too big and many things with stock ugly 4.4 colors
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"Since no AOSP"? Lol seriously I'm confused. Does he want an AOSP rom or an AOSP rom that looks like TouchWiz or a TouchWiz rom that looks like AOSP? What is life?
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The OP was quite easy to understand. Since we don't have an unlocked bootloader I want a TW ROM that looks like aosp, hence the link to my old favorite ROM from when I had the s4 I put there as reference. He might not be getting an S5 so I just wanted to see if someone could get in touch with him and Maybe get some permissions to do that or w/e..
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bamse84 said:
try raffaeles88 foxhound rom.. it's the closest one to aosp.. ?
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There isn't one for Verizon?
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Dennisg34 said:
There isn't one for Verizon?
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i think that is for the international version.. i am not using it.. but you could ask him.. sorry i can not give you more info..

Dennisg34 said:
Lol well the first assumption should be easy as i posted in Verizon general S5. And an obvious yes for the 2nd as i know the only aosp roms are for the dev ed. Alliance rom is nice but too big and many things with stock ugly 4.4 colors
The OP was quite easy to understand. Since we don't have an unlocked bootloader I want a TW ROM that looks like aosp, hence the link to my old favorite ROM from when I had the s4 I put there as reference. He might not be getting an S5 so I just wanted to see if someone could get in touch with him and Maybe get some permissions to do that or w/e..
Sent from my S5 using your mom
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R u sure this is Verizon general section?
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Idan73 said:
R u sure this is Verizon general section?
Sent from my SM-G900W8
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Well now that i see from my computer rather than phone i guess it's general S5 which is silly that when i click on general under the verizon section it doesnt have it's own section. oh well

It wold be awesome to port this to G900F also. It's the most beautiful TW AOSP theme I have ever seen. Damn you made me regret my old S4 lol. Pure AOSP look with TW Camera...
I follow you, if someone is willing, I would donate for this kind of work.

I will like too a tw with AOSP look

Dennisg34 said:
Well now that i see from my computer rather than phone i guess it's general S5 which is silly that when i click on general under the verizon section it doesnt have it's own section. oh well
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Err...yes it does. You have your own complete forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5

DSA said:
Err...yes it does. You have your own complete forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5
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ugh this is what happens when i post half asleep, apologies

i actually wouldnt mind a decent CM esque rom on the 900f so i can keep camera
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Err...yes it does.
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whats ERR?

Dennisg34 said:
Lol well the first assumption should be easy as i posted in Verizon general S5. And an obvious yes for the 2nd as i know the only aosp roms are for the dev ed. Alliance rom is nice but too big and many things with stock ugly 4.4 colors
The OP was quite easy to understand. Since we don't have an unlocked bootloader I want a TW ROM that looks like aosp, hence the link to my old favorite ROM from when I had the s4 I put there as reference. He might not be getting an S5 so I just wanted to see if someone could get in touch with him and Maybe get some permissions to do that or w/e..
Sent from my S5 using your mom
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Well, I've learned on this site that not everything is obvious all the time. I've seen T-Mobile and ATT users posting question to this site. Anyway, I just wanted to confirm, but I must agree, if I had read your profile a little closer I wouldn't have had to make any assumptions. My answer, however, remains the same.

-PiLoT- said:
i actually wouldnt mind a decent CM esque rom on the 900f so i can keep camera
whats ERR?
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=err

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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=err
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ah sorry dude. not used to it in the written form

Light weight ROM s5

Hello my fellow S5 users! I just wanna know what people think is the most similar as ROM for S5 atm, when used S4 and S3 I used Slimrom as I'm not updated in the ROM univers I'm not sure what its called atm, but I would like something similar light weight but also customizable. I have looked at xtrestolite ROM and saw it as a good replacement as I use omega atm (4.4.4). The reason why I'm at KitKat is just because of stability and I would like that in my new ROM as well. It would be much appreciated!
Btw om not starting a best ROM thread I'm just asking for something similar to Slimrom that is also stable!

Dns94 said:
Hello my fellow S5 users! I just wanna know what people think is the most similar as ROM for S5 atm, when used S4 and S3 I used Slimrom as I'm not updated in the ROM univers I'm not sure what its called atm, but I would like something similar light weight but also customizable. I have looked at xtrestolite ROM and saw it as a good replacement as I use omega atm (4.4.4). The reason why I'm at KitKat is just because of stability and I would like that in my new ROM as well. It would be much appreciated!
Btw om not starting a best ROM thread I'm just asking for something similar to Slimrom that is also stable!
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Phone model?
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Dns94 said:
Hello my fellow S5 users! I just wanna know what people think is the most similar as ROM for S5 atm, when used S4 and S3 I used Slimrom as I'm not updated in the ROM univers I'm not sure what its called atm, but I would like something similar light weight but also customizable. I have looked at xtrestolite ROM and saw it as a good replacement as I use omega atm (4.4.4). The reason why I'm at KitKat is just because of stability and I would like that in my new ROM as well. It would be much appreciated!
Btw om not starting a best ROM thread I'm just asking for something similar to Slimrom that is also stable!
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I have tested every rom I've come across and Xtrestolite v2.3 is the rom that passed the test of time Phoenix and Fusion rom I didnt find stable enough until very recently and there are some recent updates. There are probably more TW-roms thats good but those are the ones I like.
Probably any CM12.1-based rom is as stable as can be expected now in my humble opion. Personally I like Blisspop and Resurrection Remix, but Cyanogenmod might just be the most minimalistic I think.
Hope I helped

Rakuu said:
Phone model?
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KLTE(900F)

Note 5 Pure Rom

Lerduvan said:
I have tested every rom I've come across and Xtrestolite v2.3 is the rom that passed the test of time Phoenix and Fusion rom I didnt find stable enough until very recently and there are some recent updates. There are probably more TW-roms thats good but those are the ones I like.
Probably any CM12.1-based rom is as stable as can be expected now in my humble opion. Personally I like Blisspop and Resurrection Remix, but Cyanogenmod might just be the most minimalistic I think.
Hope I helped
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Seems like Blisspop and Resurrection Remix was just what I wanted so gonna try them both but I'm not sure if I should go for Android 5 or 6? Any opinion on that?

Dns94 said:
Seems like Blisspop and Resurrection Remix was just what I wanted so gonna try them both but I'm not sure if I should go for Android 5 or 6? Any opinion on that?
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Yeah I have had some problems with random reboots on Marshmallow, I would try 6.0 again today since I'm not sure if they fixed it. Cm12.1 is just one flash away

No Xtrestolite for G900F

Rvl7 said:
No Xtrestolite for G900F
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What do you mean?

I got an s5 on Verizon can anyone help me get root and the best Rom on it? Would really appreciate it as the phone seems bogged down ! Thanks