I can't believe it, on Feb-2-2018 will be 1 year since I started making ROMs. Within that time, I got my 4 Nook HD and Nook HD+ ROMs posts in the most popular thread section (very exciting). My question is, should I continue making ROMs when the 1 year hits or should I stop (I might come back in the future, but I don't know, yet)? I have a lot of ROMs for the Galaxy Tab 4 that I need to release, but I have been so busy at school. BTW, a Christmas ROM for our Galaxy Tab 4's, will probably be possible by me on Dec-24-2017 before Christmas.
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Hmmmmm, it seems like there is a slowdown in the Samsungfirmware.com ROMS for the Galaxy tab. Is it just me, but last year it seems like a ROM was released at least once a week (avg of 4 per month) and it has gradually slowed down?
What's going on - are there any other development going on with 2.3 (or even 3.0) or does the Galaxy Tab 2 gets all the attention from the Samsung development department?
I know the "custom roms" are good and stable and seems to be more available now too, Rotohammer, MoDoCo, Overcome and CM7.
Was just wondering if anyone have any definite news on this (no grapevine, plz).
Does anyone really expect Samsung to give us Honeycomb or even Gingerbread? Given their track record with software updates and support, I'm not very optimistic.
With Honeycomb already appearing on the Nook it's just a matter of time before the Galaxy Tab sees some love. Samsung releasing 2.3/3.0 for the tab will speed development but it will happen either way.
Not sure if I am alone on this and I am sure I will probably get a lot of heat. Our 7.7 has been out close to a year now (correct me if I am wrong) and I am a bit sad that there isn't much development on this tab. I keep an eye on the development section and so far all there is is the following: custom rom based on ICS, straight CM9, straight CM10, Nexus 7 based on CM10, Paranoid based on CM10 and one other one and guess what based on CM10. So that's 2 based on ICS and 4 based on JB but 5 of them are CM builds. To some people 6 custom roms seem to be a good thing but in reality there are only 2. I don't count all the different flavors of CM as an individual rom because it's the basic rom and devs just put their own spin on it. Now I am not putting down any of the CM team and I know CM is a very popular rom but why isn't anyone else coming up a JB rom that is NOT based on CM. I have tried 3 different versions of the CM flavor ROMS and there are many issues. Now I have addressed those issues in their respective threads and have been told many times before that this is just how CM has built and either I use it or not, that's all good and no problem, but not happy about it at the same time.
I would just like for someone to come out with a JB rom that is NOT based on any CM build as too keep all functions working PROPERLY. Maybe the lack of development is because there aren't many 7.7 units available in the USA (I am not counting the Verizon model as the majority are all imports) and their current price is a big drawback. Now that the Nexus 7 will be released with 3G and will probably be more affordable than our 7.7 I predict that development will surely die out and people will jump straight to the Nexus 7 with 3G and us current owners will be left on the dark unless and official JB update is released (I doubt it).
This is my rant and my opinion please respect it, once again I am not here to disrespect anyone and applaud your support for this device even if there isn't much.
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adinis78 said:
Not sure if I am alone on this and I am sure I will probably get a lot of heat. Our 7.7 has been out close to a year now (correct me if I am wrong) and I am a bit sad that there isn't much development on this tab. I keep an eye on the development section and so far all there is is the following: custom rom based on ICS, straight CM9, straight CM10, Nexus 7 based on CM10, Paranoid based on CM10 and one other one and guess what based on CM10. So that's 2 based on ICS and 4 based on JB but 5 of them are CM builds. To some people 6 custom roms seem to be a good thing but in reality there are only 2. I don't count all the different flavors of CM as an individual rom because it's the basic rom and devs just put their own spin on it. Now I am not putting down any of the CM team and I know CM is a very popular rom but why isn't anyone else coming up a JB rom that is NOT based on CM. I have tried 3 different versions of the CM flavor ROMS and there are many issues. Now I have addressed those issues in their respective threads and have been told many times before that this is just how CM has built and either I use it or not, that's all good and no problem, but not happy about it at the same time.
I would just like for someone to come out with a JB rom that is NOT based on any CM build as too keep all functions working PROPERLY. Maybe the lack of development is because there aren't many 7.7 units available in the USA (I am not counting the Verizon model as the majority are all imports) and their current price is a big drawback. Now that the Nexus 7 will be released with 3G and will probably be more affordable than our 7.7 I predict that development will surely die out and people will jump straight to the Nexus 7 with 3G and us current owners will be left on the dark unless and official JB update is released (I doubt it).
This is my rant and my opinion please respect it, once again I am not here to disrespect anyone and applaud your support for this device even if there isn't much.
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It could be worse, you could own the SCH-i815.
You have to understand that Samsung has to first release an official jellybean update. As you can see all of the non cm ICS roms were done after the official ICS update.
Gilbot said:
It could be worse, you could own the SCH-i815.
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I feel for them
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songmeesay said:
You have to understand that Samsung has to first release an official jellybean update. As you can see all of the non cm ICS roms were done after the official ICS update.
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I don't seem them releasing an update now with Nexus 7 3G-wifi coming out soon, everybody will jump on it just as they have with wifi Nexus 7
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Plus you throw in the new kindle fire 8.9" with a full HD 1920x1200 screen that will have data capabilities as well at very competitive prices.
Love my nexus 7, i admit. But I always come back to my 7.7. The screen is just too much eye candy to not be utilized.
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Plus you throw in the new kindle fire 8.9" with a full HD 1920x1200 screen that will have data capabilities as well at very competitive prices.
Love my nexus 7, i admit. But I always come back to my 7.7. The screen is just too much eye candy to not be utilized.
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True enough.
But when all is said and done.....even stock ROM ICS gives us a damned great tab. We can always hope (delusionally perhaps) Samsung will release a JB update.....but even if not, I quite look forward to years of enjoyment with my 7.7.
i agree, OP. the US patent trial might have killed this tablet. it killed it in europe. does anybody know if they're even still in production after all the injunctions?
aletheus said:
i agree, OP. the US patent trial might have killed this tablet. it killed it in europe. does anybody know if they're even still in production after all the injunctions?
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In Romania they removed it from the site, and also no support given to it.
Hey everybody,
As most of you know, the Kindle Fire is nearing it's second year and it's showing it's age, mainly because of the lack of RAM.
The 3rd Gen Kindle Fire HDX is released too, which includes 2GB and a Quad core CPU, so it might be a fair upgrade from our 1st kfires.
Unless the 3.4 kernel is fixed and released very soon, the future of the kindle fire in areas of new custom roms/CM will be pretty dubious.
The amount of custom roms for 4.3 is pretty low, so it might be a sign of it's aging, and the 3.0 kernel is pretty old today now.
Thanks everybody for such a great kindle fire sub forum.
Thanks Hashcode for the kernels and pls finish the 3.4 one
I fear this day will come, hopefully after 2 years we still have some great developers making Roms for our device. But is time for a change already
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Yeah, I might get the Kfire HDX if they root it and get custom roms on it.
Hi Guys,
SamMobile Tweet Samsung has stopped developement for the Galaxy SII and Galaxy Note.. No Android update
Oh well, kinda expected for this to happen.
Unfortunately with the Exynos code unavailable, most likely community development will also die down bit by bit.
What we want is an OFFICIAL statement regarding the issue, not this.
Sammobile was the one to say that 4.2.2 would be last on s2.
Now they say something different
My point - dun try until its official
I doubt the thieves and liars over at Samsung will even have the balls to post an official statement. They will just remain silent.
But we will remember this. 4.2 came out on 13 November 2012. 4.2.2 on 11 February 2013. So NOT #2years.
SGS IV now out, what you expected?! They should develop new software for new phones and new phones. I know SGS II the most complete phone in the world (in my opinion) but this is business
Waiting for my Nexus 7 2013 to arrive and i'll keep my SGS2 only for phone calls, sms and tehering to N7 if needed. Then i'll wait for Nexus 5 or something similar. Never going to buy a Samsung device again.
Even if they did, it could be that theyll release exynos source code now..
Costum Roms where better anyway
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I doubt the thieves and liars over at Samsung will even have the balls to post an official statement. They will just remain silent.
But we will remember this. 4.2 came out on 13 November 2012. 4.2.2 on 11 February 2013. So NOT #2years.
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They had to explain why Galaxy S wasn't getting ICS:
Official statement:
http://samsungtomorrow.com/2043
Some translation on
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_explains_why_galaxy_s_and_tab_70_wont_get_android_ics-news-3567.php
So they will have to jump on and explain the issue if Galaxy SII is staying on 4.1.2. Honestly, any reason they could give will be ridiculous and they will probably damage their image more in terms of money that what they would waste developing a 4.3 update and stopping there.
Also, actually both Galaxy SII and Nexus S started on 2.3 and Nexus S died on 4.1.2. If Galaxy SII gets abandoned at 4.1.2 also, Samsung will lose a great chance to overcome a Nexus in terms of updates (and if Samsung seeks for something, its for statements such as those).
In any logical terms killing Galaxy S2 would damage Samsung for than updating it..
I think that after finding all the bugs on there HW, couple of mounth ago, they won't publish there cpu code because there must be so much holes ' bus and traps that there reputaion will damge even more
Well it was nice while it lasted. I'm grateful to Gokhanmoral, Chainfire, the Cyanogenmod team and all the other dedicated developers that enriched our SII experience for these past two years.
With the promising Nexus 5 around the corner I'll be looking forward to see more from y'all!
If Samsung don't release a new update for S2, they will buy more new devices. It is all about business not because our S2 isn't capable to run (4.3). I think Nexus is a best alternative to Samsung.
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If Samsung don't release a new update for S2, they will buy more new devices. It is all about business not because our S2 isn't capable to run (4.3). I think Nexus is a best alternative to Samsung.
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There is lots of 4.4 roms in the forum. are they fake. i'm using one of them and it works flawles... So i think MY SGS2 IS CAPABLE OF 4.4 :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
I really don't care as long as they provide exynos documentation for the devs at XDA. Already running 4.4.2 without their help. Will keep it till it boots for the last time even if development stops.
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I really don't care as long as they provide exynos documentation for the devs at XDA. Already running 4.4.2 without their help. Will keep it till it boots for the last time even if development stops.
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Saw from your signature your SII setup, Dorimx kernel + SlimSaber is stable, any improvement you noticed/recommend? Tnx
camp0s said:
Saw from your signature your SII setup, Dorimx kernel + SlimSaber is stable, any improvement you noticed/recommend? Tnx
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It's very stable, great performance and good batt life ... Try it yourself and see
No real surprise there.
Why arent there any AOSP ROMs yet? Most devices have a couple within the first month of release, yet the N3 doesn't.
Rule #1: Don't ask for ETA's
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Rule #1: Don't ask for ETA's
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I think it's a legit question and I've been worried about that as well. But I think the reason is solely because of knox. It will take some extra time to figure it out and once it's done there will be plenty of roms. I know for example that a guy is working to get his rom for Galaxy S II, S III and Note 2 to Note 3 as well. But it would just take some (like Christmas or something)
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Why arent there any AOSP ROMs yet? Most devices have a couple within the first month of release, yet the N3 doesn't.
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yeah the "most" devices you are talking about are ones that already run AOSP or are really close to AOSP, sammy phone susually start getting AOSP roms in about 2 to 3 month after release, or atleast that was the case with the s4.. i remember back in the s2 days when the first cm build showed up after about 6 or 7 month of release and even that was unofficial LOL
I just started a topic with pretty much the same discussion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512263
Possible AOSP development discussion
I remember a photo of the n3 running CM from Steve whatever his name is (running CM) so there is some hope. Personally I'd like to see an OMNI room ROM before I get it (for the AOSP multi window). Was going for nexus but the battery life seems pathetic.
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