So I'm looking forward to get Cyanogenmod on my S4 (i9505). Well the question is which Version I should get: CM12, CM11 or CM10. According to Cyanogenmod, some CM10 Version is the actual release Version, but for me Android 4.3 is too old (running lollipop custom rom atm). I was browsing xda and I found these Versions:
1. Unofficial CM12.1 (Android: 5.1): http://goo.gl/itgzzV
It's an unofficial Version Optimized by some really popular Devs on xda.
2. Unofficial CM12: http://goo.gl/xK7x52
This one is an optimized CM12 of the same Devs with the CM12.1 project
3. Official CM12 nightlies: http://goo.gl/LtKtcG
4. Optimized CM12: http://goo.gl/PZ8AkO
This is an optimized version of CM12 in terms of speed
So these are just some CM12 Roms, which one should I get and why? If you have other suggestions pls list them, I will include them as well in this thread or make a list of all Cyanogenmod Versions for the i9505.
Thanks for reading through this thread and thanks for all answers
Hello mate,
I'm the developer of the first two and official maintainer of the third, as you can notice yourself. Firstly, I want to correct:
-except official CM12 nightlies, all the other three are unofficial: one is Optimized CM12.1, one Optimized CM12 and the last one is SaberMod CM12
My suggestion is to not install CM12.1 for now as daily driver since it's unstable (audio issues in calls) and I need time to fix.
The best thing would be to try out both three and choose to keep the one which suits more your needs
Inviato dal mio GT-I9505
I have flashed only 2 roms on my device. GPE and the optimized builds by AntaresOne.
The optimzed builds are pretty fast and stable, but there are some bugs and issues.
On the latest CM12 optimized build, for instance, I can't move apps to SD. It says that I don't have enough space. And there are some issues with restoring apps using titanium backup.
I don't know how stable and bug-free the nightlies are, but I don't think they compare to the other CM12 in terms of speed and resource usage. There is a reason why they put "Optimzed" in the thread title
It depends mostly on what you want and what you're looking for in a rom.
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Hello
I am fed up of the TouchWiz look and feel.
I want to stay closest to AOSP in look and feel, apps, etc.
All Android 4.3 and 4.4 versions posted on XDA have some or the other bugs for I9500 (in both Android development and Android Original development)
When I checked CM downloads. there is one 10.2 stable build for I9505 (Officially supported) on their site.
All unofficial builds are ported on XDA, and I9500 is an unofficial device for CM.
For I9500, on XDA, we have both CM 10.2 nightlies and CM 11 nightlies. But none of them have any stable builds.
Also, no AOKP, Slim, etc.
Where can I get a pure AOSP look and feel kind of ROM. Even Android 4.2.2 will also do.
om.thelostone said:
Hello
I am fed up of the TouchWiz look and feel.
I want to stay closest to AOSP in look and feel, apps, etc.
All Android 4.3 and 4.4 versions posted on XDA have some or the other bugs for I9500 (in both Android development and Android Original development)
When I checked CM downloads. there is one 10.2 stable build for I9505 (Officially supported) on their site.
All unofficial builds are ported on XDA, and I9500 is an unofficial device for CM.
For I9500, on XDA, we have both CM 10.2 nightlies and CM 11 nightlies. But none of them have any stable builds.
Also, no AOKP, Slim, etc.
Where can I get a pure AOSP look and feel kind of ROM. Even Android 4.2.2 will also do.
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Omni rom in my opinion the best AOSP ROM out there at the moment give it a try.Search also for a 4.4 port the link below is for 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483622
UK GT-I9505: Which is the most stable Android 5.0 or 5.1 ROM?
I usually only install Cyanogmod but I'm pretty sure their Lollipop builds are all still in Nightly. I'm only interested in stable builds.
My GT-I9505 is from Everything Everywhere in the UK (who still haven't released lollipop).
Thanks.
As of CM11 there are only two release channels: Nightly and M Snapshot. You want the M Snapshot if you want a stable release.
All custom ROMs not based off Touchwiz or the Google Play Edition firmware are Cyanogenmod-based. All are suitable for daily use.
Thanks Strephon.
Do you have a specific example of a stable S4 ROM? They maybe all based on CM (I didn't know that) but imagine some are more reliable than others.
I read about the M snapshots thanks .
p.s. Stable being used generally. I'm aware CM used to use Stable as a specific naming convention.
Thanks Strephon.
Do you have a specific example of a stable S4 ROM? They maybe all based on CM (I didn't know that) but imagine some are more reliable than others.
I read about the M snapshots thanks .
p.s. Stable being used generally. I'm aware CM used to use Stable as a specific naming convention.
bradavon said:
Thanks Strephon.
Do you have a specific example of a stable S4 ROM? They maybe all based on CM (I didn't know that) but imagine some are more reliable than others.
I read about the M snapshots thanks .
p.s. Stable being used generally. I'm aware CM used to use Stable as a specific naming convention.
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The GPE rom. It's the most stable and bug free rom I have used.
But pretty much all roms I have used have run without major issues
Hi, I'm planning on moving to an AOSP KitKat ROM, I haven't tried any KitKat ROMs before considering I got my phone with Lolipop. So if somebody could recommend the most stable KitKat ROM out of experience, that would be great. Thanks in advance.
I would recommend SlimKat 9. I put this rom on all of the devices I have. It never fails me. The developer team is great, they plan their SDLC very well. The functions/features included are sensible and helpful. Even their Alpha build is stable enough to be daily drive. You can find their post here:
SlimKat on XDA Forum
Link to their official website
Hi guys, I wanted to get xposed for my i9505 but It seems I can only do it on a deodexed rom, thus I was thinking to install a custom one. What roms do you guys use?
Sorry.
Im using GT-I9500[emoji16]
Sent by Chandan 007 using GT-I9500
Dualbooted with Albe95 S6 port and Fusionrom 6.0, xposed should work on both (haven't tried on Albe95 ROM yet but there are unofficial tutorials here on XDA for TW Roms)
My current rom is the GPE rom.
I'd say it also is my favorite rom, since I keep coming back to it. It doesn't offer much in terms of customization. But it's very stable and problem free for me. Xposed also worked on this rom the last time I tried.
i recommend for sure Optimized CyanogenMod 12.1 builds by AntaresOne
this is the best rom based on cm12.1 it is battery friendly and multitasking is magic in this rom when you use it you forget to install touchwiz the rom is very battery friendly but i didn't try xposed and it is developed by the best devs antaresone and alucard for kernel on it you can see it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...lop/exclusive-antaresone-alucard24-s-t3066696
Hey guys, I am really fed up with the bugs and issues in stock 5.0.1 of s4 i9500 edition. Snapchat force closes every now and then, chrome crashes , wallpaper gets auto changed and so on.
I would like to know which would be the best rom that I can install which can be used a daily driver, I want to install it once and use it tension-free. Can you guys suggest which ones do you use as your daily driver, which gives the best performance and maximum battery life and should be based on lollipop 5.1
I am not really into changing roms so I would like this one to bug free and stable, I do not need any additional features.
Thanks!!
The best ROM is subjective, in that everyone's opinions are going to differ. The only way you're going to know which ROM is best for you is trying them out.
Thanks for your reply. I actually wanted everyone's opinion so that I can know which ones are very stable and working great for them and then I can go ahead and try them and select the one out of them that works best for me
Euphoria rom is best as if i think so....
But if u want to use samsung apps, airview, air gestures halcyon rom would be nice
For better battery backup go for stock rom which is somewhat stable now.
Aurora is the best
All air functions work fine and some of the note features are there and in adition very stable
after many roms tests
Been using Aurora V2 - crashed yesterday while in a call. A big NO for me, but otherwise the rom was more than satisfactory overall. I have automatic call record enabled, so could've been that... not sure.
Wanna try Halcyon next...
For me,
AOSP-based ROM: GearCM and everything based on that ROM
TW-based ROM: Doctor's S6 port/Halcyon/MBP with VoLTaqe Kernel
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My vote is for darklord...
AOSP : Gear CM, Resurrection Remix and Euphoria
T.W. : Aurora S6/S6E V3.0, Dark Lord and Halycon.
Kernal : VoLTaqe Kernel and Light-Weight-Kernel.
Doctor's Rom is also good but somehow didn't work good for me.
**Happy to Help**
Cyanogenmod. Very stable and fast.
Uptill now, am on stock rom, which has been stable . However, waiting for CM 13, as Android 6 is not going to come for s4. Problem for i9500 which has exynos chip and as yet unreleased source code, CM 13 will be delayed. Just released cm 13 for snapdragon i9505. Running CM 12.1s in i9300, s3 for the past year. Very stable.
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