Hi guys,
it's been a while since I don't upgrade my G2 (16 GB - orinally branded TRE-H3G Italy, but since the second day always de-branded). I'm still on Kitkat v20H. At the time of Lollipop release I decided not to upgrade because of several bugs, mostly notifies' bugs (I remember only this precisely) and that was not acceptable for me. My priorities are: battery-life, stabilty and camera. Let's sum up some points, in order of importance-priority, since I'd like to upgrade (some apps are now requesting at least android 5.0.x):
1) Is there an original formware (no-brand) which is bug-free? (the only branded FW I could be interested could be TRE-H3G Italy);
2) If none of the original FWs are bug-free, is there any stock-based ROM without bugs? (I prefer this solution to the next, beacuse, if I'm not wrong, points 1 e 2 are the only that preserve camera at its maximum level... tell me if I'm wrong);
3) If point 2 is not possible too, is there a custom ROM, in this case even MM or Nougat, with very very very few bugs (repeating that battery-life, stability and camera are my priorities).
I hope someone can help and advise me.
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Hi,
Because we all have diffrent opninion about our Sony Xperia SP I would like to do a very small reseach.
With this very easy poll I just want the next question answered:
Are you running official 4.1.2 or 4.3.x?
If you are running a custom ROM (CM, PA or even stockbased) answer Custom ROM..
If you have answerd the question please let me know in a comment:
Tell which one you have chosen (perhaps even the build number of the version you run) and wheter you are happy with it or not!
Thanks!
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I have chosen for Stock Sony 4.3.x. I am not that happy with it because it still has a few bugs. I do however am happy because Sony finnaly took the time to update it after delay and more delay. Now we are just waiting for KitKat.
I still choose 4.3 because camera feature and others.
205 fw
I'm running 4.3, without much talk it's just the best choice right now since many bugs have been fixed and it does come with some pretty nice features
I'm in 4.3.... every OS have bugs, but at least with 4.3 you have more features here and there and thats why is better that stay in a old OS version
Also last update just let me little visual bugs (install app bar), GPS (not the big deal) and Wifi (well Wifi range sucks since 4.1)
I am on stock 4.3,and i am happy!
Nearly all bugs are fixed,only ram is failing in some moments
Happy with stock 4.3 latest fw, much better than previous updates. No lag here, so its good for me after all those laggy updates.
I had lag issues with all versions of the stock ROM I've tried. After testing a whole bunch of custom ROMs I've settled on CM 10.1. While it is not exactly cutting edge, it has been out of active development for many months, it is rock solid and stable.
I use stock 4.3 as camera is important to me. I found PA 4.4.4 to be the fastest rom for me, but I want to be able to control ISO manually on my camera. I tried various versions of 4.3 and decided to stick with my carrier version (O2 UK). Once towel rooted and debloated I find it to be very fast and stable. More so than the various deodex stock roms on the forum.
Yea I am also on the .205 4.3 firmware, I am UK customised, one of the last to get it but it is good. I fixed the uninstall glitch with a fixed package installer apk, only issue I have experienced is battery drain due to location services and lower ram (compared with 4.1.2).
I'm using 4.3, with eXistenZ Ultra. Couldn't be happier [emoji1]
Stock 4.1.2 is the best
I'm using stock 4.1.2 with swap on stock kernel
Was on latest stock every time a new firmware was released, then switched to eXistenZ when it seemed like we'd never have KK, but I've never been deceived with either stock firmware or eXistenZ, both have always been very fast and I've never experienced any lag or disconfort on this phone.
EXistenZ is perfect. 4.3 is better than 4.1 imho
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Cyanogenmod 11 by FXP
I personally favours CM 11 because of a few flaws present in the stock ROM. Not to be lying, I really like Sony's UI (framework-res.apk) and some aspects of the stock ROM. As per to my experience, the stock ROM is not that heavily modified as I can somehow use some things that are meant for AOSP-based ROMs, which is a huge plus for me. However, when it comes to support and RAM, it fails to meet my requirement, and that is what forced me to use CM.
classicalpunk said:
Was on latest stock every time a new firmware was released, then switched to eXistenZ when it seemed like we'd never have KK, but I've never been deceived with either stock firmware or eXistenZ, both have always been very fast and I've never experienced any lag or disconfort on this phone.
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Hah, you must be joking...
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Hah, you must be joking...
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Nope, I can assure you, maybe I've just been lucky but all of the bugs and lags that have been blamed on it ? I've never had them. The only bad point for me is the pretty average camera.
I'm on stock 4.3 (.205 fw). Best I've experience by far, both feature-wise and usability. RAm management could be better though.
Hi!
Well, its my first thread in the Redmi 2 section. I'm quite experienced with other devices (Moto G, E, Zenfone 2), but its my first Xiaomi device (well, isnt exactly 'mine'. It belongs to my girlfriend) and I have some doubts.
Firstly: The stock firmware is based in KK. Is there an official MIUI based on LP or MM? If yes, is the memory management ****ty like the Moto's? (yeah, Moto's LP and MM was terrible for 1GB RAM devices)
Secondly: For the most updated stock ROM, is there a good custom kernel? Is there need to unlock bootloader or anything else?
Thirdly: Is root easy?
And most important:
Is there advantages to use custom ROMs like CM on this device? Will I miss some features? (camera quality - like Xperia devices)
Hi! It seems to have root out of the box, there is a system app called Security, and it lets you manage root permissions. For your other questions, I don't know. One important thing with this mobile: if you are using GPS in the background (like measuring distance of a trip) there is a setting to protect the battery that cuts GPS and background data off by default after x minutes. This took me some time to figure out, and it's turned on by default on my phone, and it was quite annoying... You can find this option in the battery settings, and can add exceptions or disable it entirely, but still...
Dan_Jacques said:
Hi!
Well, its my first thread in the Redmi 2 section. I'm quite experienced with other devices (Moto G, E, Zenfone 2), but its my first Xiaomi device (well, isnt exactly 'mine'. It belongs to my girlfriend) and I have some doubts.
Firstly: The stock firmware is based in KK. Is there an official MIUI based on LP or MM? If yes, is the memory management ****ty like the Moto's? (yeah, Moto's LP and MM was terrible for 1GB RAM devices)
Secondly: For the most updated stock ROM, is there a good custom kernel? Is there need to unlock bootloader or anything else?
Thirdly: Is root easy?
And most important:
Is there advantages to use custom ROMs like CM on this device? Will I miss some features? (camera quality - like Xperia devices)
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Hey @Dan_Jacques,
So I'm relatively new to it myself (only had it for about a month), but have been heavily playing with it ever since. Here's what I've learned so far:
There's no official "stable" LP or MM MIUI ROM for the Redmi 2, but you can find official "developer" ROMs here. Keep in mind you have to find out your variation and see whether yours is a "Prime/Pro" or regular Redmi 2, and choose the ROM accordingly. The Prime/Pro dev ROMs are 5.1 (LP) based. Not clear whether the Prime/Pro ROMs work on regular Redmi 2.
You can also find the latest MIUI 8 developer ROMs on this thread from Xiaomi.eu.
I got sick of MIUI after giving it a good go, and have been happily running on official CyanogenMod 13 Nightlies for a couple of weeks now. Here's the XDA thread with setup instructions, and the one for the ROM development, so you can keep tabs on it.
I have it setup with OpenGapps ARM - 6.0 - Super, customized with my own config file.
I'm still not clear [conflicting reports], but I believe 5.1 (LP) based ROMs lock your bootloader, which then has to be unlocked by Xiaomi (from this page) before you can flash a custom ROM. This has been my experience, and it's possible I'm misunderstanding something, but it was easily solved by re-flashing one of the stable 4.4 (KK) based MIUI ROMs through Fastboot (which also re-flashes the bootloader), and custom ROMs/recovery utilities flashed smoothly then.
Good luck!
Since it seems You've been Answered , I would like to add few Points , Yes Redmi 2 (prime variant) has Got LP based ROM officially , Known As MIUI 8 , which is Coming out On 16th August for Everyone [Global Stable] , whereas if you're interested you can Try Out the China Dev , and Global Dev Roms that are already available ,
Note : Redmi 2 have KitKat Based MIUI 8 , but Prime's MIUI 8 (based on LP ) can also be used ..
And We have Several Official MM as ROM , CM 13 and RR being most Notable ones ..
Miui 8 china dev
http://en.miui.com/thread-306329-1-1.html
Miui 8 global dev
http://en.miui.com/thread-301820-1-1.html
All Custom Roms (ALL)
http://en.miui.com/thread-289332-1-1.html
Thanks a lot!
After 28 days waiting for my postal service, the phone arrived yesterday. (yeah, the Brazil's postal service is a crap). My device is the 2014819 model (appears to be a 2014811 variant)
After some hours, flashed TWRP 3.0 and MIUI8 KK based custom rom with root (available here: http://forum.miuirom.com.br/index.php?threads/rom-miui-8-miui-brasil-e-miui-global-6-7-21.506/ )
The phone is snappier than Moto G 2nd Gen (MM). Much snappier! And considering the specs (similar processor, same RAM, worse filesystem - Moto uses F2FS, Xiaomi ext4), the performance difference was greater than expected. Congrats, Xiaomi.
@minusfive and @rootmaster I found intersting the different 'base' of MIUI. We has KK, LP and MM (depending the device) base for MIUI8. Obviously I had the doubt: LP MIUI8 ROM is hunger for RAM like other device ones? For who that upgraded from kitkat, are the pros greater than the cons? (again talking about Moto G: the kitkat stock ROM was blazing flash, LP and MM are slow, with a terrible RAM management). I'm intersted with the [ROM][Official MiUi8 Lollipop 5.1.1][WT86047-WT88047] THUNDER_MiUi8-6.6.30 and the Jerrica kernel before try CM. Is it a good idea?
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Hey @Dan_Jacques,
So I'm relatively new to it myself (only had it for about a month), but have been heavily playing with it ever since. Here's what I've learned so far:
There's no official "stable" LP or MM MIUI ROM for the Redmi 2, but you can find official "developer" ROMs here. Keep in mind you have to find out your variation and see whether yours is a "Prime/Pro" or regular Redmi 2, and choose the ROM accordingly. The Prime/Pro dev ROMs are 5.1 (LP) based. Not clear whether the Prime/Pro ROMs work on regular Redmi 2.
You can also find the latest MIUI 8 developer ROMs on this thread from Xiaomi.eu.
I got sick of MIUI after giving it a good go, and have been happily running on official CyanogenMod 13 Nightlies for a couple of weeks now. Here's the XDA thread with setup instructions, and the one for the ROM development, so you can keep tabs on it.
I have it setup with OpenGapps ARM - 6.0 - Super, customized with my own config file.
I'm still not clear [conflicting reports], but I believe 5.1 (LP) based ROMs lock your bootloader, which then has to be unlocked by Xiaomi (from this page) before you can flash a custom ROM. This has been my experience, and it's possible I'm misunderstanding something, but it was easily solved by re-flashing one of the stable 4.4 (KK) based MIUI ROMs through Fastboot (which also re-flashes the bootloader), and custom ROMs/recovery utilities flashed smoothly then.
Good luck!
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You're right, except for the last point. The bootloader does NOT get locked on LP based MIUI ROMs. Redmi 2 bootloader is always unlocked.
How can I enable diag mode *#*#717717#*#* is not showing toast notification
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How can I enable diag mode *#*#717717#*#* is not showing toast notification
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I know these ROM request threads are posted and I apologize for not having found the answer myself. :/
I'm currently using AICP_Clark_lp-10.0-NIGHTLY-20151124 (Android 5.1.1) on my XT1575 and just need a newer ROM for a variety of reasons I'm sure.
I'm not sure what advantages Marshmallow has to Lollipop but I've heard updates to LTE on the Moto X Pure were pushed out at some point by Motorola (and I have terrible reception by my house). I'm also hoping to improve battery life.
-I want to continue using Xposed framework (which I think I can do on Marshmallow).
-Stable camera, bluetooth, wifi, etc (obviously)
-Notification light behind top speaker. I have this on my current ROM (AICP_Clark_lp-10.0-NIGHTLY-20151124) so I hope it exists on newer ones.
-Magisk or something similar for root. I'm currently using superSU and would like to be able to hide root from certain apps (Pokemon GO).
I'm using StraightTalk via AT&T (and like I said, am having terrible LTE issues and all around terrible reception in rural areas near walls...? I'm really not sure what the issue is).
Thanks for the suggestions.
Since you are on Lollipop, you should first go back to stock Marshmallow and get up to a version with a security patch up towards the end of 2016... This will get you on the correct bootloader, partition table, and radios, after that just flash the latest TWRP and the ROM of your choice... The radios in Marshmallow are much better than Lollipop, but as far as battery goes you won't see any real difference regardless of ROM or Android version, the screen often takes 70+% of the battery of this device and that is just the way it is, no software change will effect that.
To be honest, most custom ROM's do not support Xposed except stock, so stay simple like the a version of CM13 or the last version of Marshmallow Dirty Unicorns, but most Marshmallow ROMs for the X are extremely stable and solid. Note many Marshmallow ROMs are not being developed or even maintained anymore either, but almost all will provide the few requirements you have.
This is a real Guide from neodapsi or just a setup?
I guess I can't find a good ROM there...
Anyway, what is your recommendation to get the YD206 to a newer (only if better and fully functional) ROM aside from the 4.4.3 it came with.
OTA doesn't seem to discover updates - or would you guys recommend to stay where I am?
I believe there is an Official Marshmallow rom floating about.
It works great, not much support otherwise if you want the 2nd screen...
there is a KK version (what you have), lollipop version, and marshmallow version. what you have is by far the most stable, the marshmallow version has the most features, and the lollipop version is a good in between. im using the marshmallow version right now
Hello there. I have this phone since last year, and it's a nice model. Not the best because, first, my battery life has been drained a few since I've bought it (I can't reach a day with battery). Obviously, no words after the camera design, after 6 months with no falls and a nice caring, the camera started scratching. Well the thing is that I'm in doubt about changing my system to a ROM. I've done this before, but when I've installed the firmware again and updated by OTA, the phone bricked down. So I'm a little scared of doing this again. I've already learned that one time that you come from a ROM to a Firmware, you can't update by OTA. That's not the only reason. I'm waiting Oreo for too long in my phone (Motorola/Lenovo said that it will come out for our phones) so I don't know if I'll wait, or try, for example, the Resurrection Remix Oreo.
I want to know some things before doing anything of that: Can it increase the battery life? Can it get a better performance? (comparing it with the original)
Thanks.
juancruz0710 said:
Hello there. I have this phone since last year, and it's a nice model. Not the best because, first, my battery life has been drained a few since I've bought it (I can't reach a day with battery). Obviously, no words after the camera design, after 6 months with no falls and a nice caring, the camera started scratching. Well the thing is that I'm in doubt about changing my system to a ROM. I've done this before, but when I've installed the firmware again and updated by OTA, the phone bricked down. So I'm a little scared of doing this again. I've already learned that one time that you come from a ROM to a Firmware, you can't update by OTA. That's not the only reason. I'm waiting Oreo for too long in my phone (Motorola/Lenovo said that it will come out for our phones) so I don't know if I'll wait, or try, for example, the Resurrection Remix Oreo.
I want to know some things before doing anything of that: Can it increase the battery life? Can it get a better performance? (comparing it with the original)
Thanks.
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Well the stock rom is by far the best balanced among all roms. But you must decide for your own if you need special features or something else the stock rom won't give you.
Here are some of the treads covering your questions and will help you with your decision, especially thread 4:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/best-rom-moto-g4-plus-t3703836
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/rom-using-t3691454
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/rom-benchmarks-t3575807
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/coming-circle-t3739850
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...reme-battery-life-moto-g4-plusathene-t3740307
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/8-hrs-massive-sot-rr-o-32bit-loony-t3802164
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/6-hrs-sot-1-12-year-battery-rr-oreo-64-t3791193
All current oreo roms for athene are in beta stage, none of them is stable. This is because of the lack of necessary drivers and blobs of oreo for athene which will be in the first official stock oreo release from Lenovorola.
About battery and performance, honestly no oreo custom rom can beat latest rooted stock nougat firmware. You can test the latest oreo 8.1 build (both 32-bit and 64-bit) roms and help developers by providing log cat but my suggestion is to stick to stock 7.0 for now as daily driver.
Root 7.0, use a custom kernel of your choice, tweak your rom using a kernel manager of your choice, and you'll get more than one day of battery life (if optimized) and best performance out of your hardware by overclocking and changing cpu and gpu governers.