So I've seen there are quite a few custom roms available now, please tell me which one is most stable and best and also if any supports face unlock? Just let me know which custom rom can I flash that I won't regret because going back procedure is really frustrating and tiring and despite new coloros getting cooler improvements its still restricting root and has a **** ton of unnecessary system apps and all that so coloros will never really be good cuz they just suxk.
SOOO looking forward to getting something useful!
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I was all amped up to finally make the leap from just being rooted (OC3) to installing a custom rom (CM 12.1) and spent a bunch of time researching the process and trying to figure out why my attempts to install a custom recovery were all unsuccessful. Then I came here and discovered why (AT&T locks the bootloader).
Now I'm feeling very deflated. Originally I thought I'd get a Nexus phone but I don't like the new Nexus offerings. The next best alternative to me was to pretty much go AOSP with my S4 (eventually moving to CM 13 once that releases for the S4).
So my main question is this: for someone who was interested in going pretty much as stock Android as possible, what's the best option among roms that I can install on my phone, particularly roms which will continue to give my phone life moving forward in terms of updates (marshmallow and beyond)?
And my secondary question is what, if any, reasons are there for me to install a custom rom if I'm not interested in bling? In other words, what are the functional advantages (e.g. enabling tethering, non-broken xposed, eliminating samsung/at&t bloat, etc)?
Appreciate any info and guidance!
I guess I have a 3rd question - is there any hope that we will ever be able to replace the bootloader and install roms like CM? I have no idea if anyone is working on that and it's just a matter of time or if it's considered to be an impossible task.
I can't answer your first question and I'm not sure why you are asking since you aren't able to install proper custom roms anyway..
You don't need a custom rom for a number of things you mention. Removing bloat can speed up your device, save battery, and put an end to some of the annoyances you get from unwanted apps. Xposed is great for customizing your phone and getting rid of that irritating high volume notification.
Finally, no, there is no hope of unlocking the bootloader. The S4 is old so fewer and fewer people care about it. There is a thread about it in the Verizon s4 forum...
My advice : get rid of your S4. Find a phone that uses stock Android and not all this custom TouchWiz rubbish.
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Hi,
This question is mostly towards the people that have already installed a custom rom on their GS7.
I have a GS7 G935F model and i was wondering why you guys choose to installed custom rom?
I'm a big fan of custom roms. I have used them in the past on my GS3 T999, because T-mobile didn't release any new updates for the phone. I saw the need to use a custom rom to be on the latest and greatest version and i switched from rom the rom to test witch one suited me best. Now with the GS7 i get frequent updates from samsung and don't see the need, but i'm still really really interested in trying one of the custom roms. So what else does a custom bring that will make me want to make that switch?
JurrienXR said:
Hi,
This question is mostly towards the people that have already installed a custom rom on their GS7.
I have a GS7 G935F model and i was wondering why you guys choose to installed custom rom?
I'm a big fan of custom roms. I have used them in the past on my GS3 T999, because T-mobile didn't release any new updates for the phone. I saw the need to use a custom rom to be on the latest and greatest version and i switched from rom the rom to test witch one suited me best. Now with the GS7 i get frequent updates from samsung and don't see the need, but i'm still really really interested in trying one of the custom roms. So what else does a custom bring that will make me want to make that switch?
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most of those frequent updates are for security propose.
custom roms enable you to unlimited experience of customization.
changing any system ui element or installing some apps that need root access and works better on custom roms usually.
but some app or mod you install on custom rom have risks to brick your phone and you need to prepare urself to repair it or search a lot to get stable ones.
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Geeks Empire said:
most of those frequent updates are for security propose.
custom roms enable you to unlimited experience of customization.
changing any system ui element or installing some apps that need root access and works better on custom roms usually.
but some app or mod you install on custom rom have risks to brick your phone and you need to prepare urself to repair it or search a lot to get stable ones.
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Changing system ui elements or using root apps/ modules. 3 years ago u needed a custom rom for a new look and extra functionality that wasn't normally possible. Nowadays most of those things are possible. I'm searching for the things i can do now if i choose to install a custom rom. Things i could really use.
Which root apps or modules do u use on your phone?
Since 1+3, I did not have the need to root and install custom ROMs on the devices. I have passed on the 3 & 3T to my wife and daughter. They also don't see the reason to root and use custom ROMs. On 1+5, with all the updates, what would be the key motivator for custom roms? I do like customizable rom and ability to freshen up when bored. Majority of custom ROMs features I don't even use on daily basis. I did put RR rom on my 1+1 and it's really nice. Just not snappy with less Ram. Just trying to see what experts here feel about it? Any inputs are greatly appreciated!
Im still on stock, but would root it for sure, for 2 reasons, viper and adblock.
Custom roms are useful, when you dont have the official update rolling out for new versions of android.
As of now OP5 runs on 7.1.1, so thats good enough.
I root and add TWRP, titanium backup and add block on my phones with out question. Also for certain apps I need to push to system like a no add YouTube APK. I'm still on stock ROM with stock kernel but sometimes use custom kernels. The stock OOS ROM basically has just about everything I look for in a custom ROM as it is. So did me, no need for custom ROMs and this is the first ever phone I haven't put a custom ROM on, at least not yet.
I’ve been trying to find a good, custom rom that runs 7.1.1 or 8.0.1 but I can’t find any. I also don’t have the knowledge or experience to build my own ROM. Can anyone build one or if there is one, send a link to me? I don’t like the custom roms that are currently on xda because they are using the stock touchwiz and I like a fresh android experience.
SimpleCar said:
I’ve been trying to find a good, custom rom that runs 7.1.1 or 8.0.1 but I can’t find any. I also don’t have the knowledge or experience to build my own ROM. Can anyone build one or if there is one, send a link to me? I don’t like the custom roms that are currently on xda because they are using the stock touchwiz and I like a fresh android experience.
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I'm in the same boat as you; I also really hate "TouchWiz" and other heavily modified stock ROM's. But as much as we really want a freshly baked AOSP ROM for this device I don't really see any devs interested in building for this device since 2015/2016 -- it's pretty much a goner now, probably long forgotten. The people with all these other Core Prime variants (G360H, G360F, etc) must be really lucky having some enthusiastic devs building for them, haha.
My Core Prime is broken now so I guess it's time for an upgrade, and that upgrade has to be a device with at least some level of good AOSP ROM support ✌?
Ok, I have a T380 and I am enjoying it. What I don't like is the lack of development. So, in my infinite wisdom I have decided to try and do something about it. First step in this journey for me is debloating and lightening the stock Pie ROM. There is a debloated stock ROM available for the 380, but it is Oreo and I want Pie. I have started doing research, but most of the stuff I have found so far is from back in the dark ages of kitkat and such. I am competent in computers, both linux and windows. I have rooted and installed custom ROMs on most of the devices in my house. I am thinking I need to use kitchen or such. Not sure where to start or what direction to head. Any advice or help would greatly appreciated.
Update. I do not want to 'debloat' I want to actually remove/uninstall everything I can. I think that 9 gigs is just crazy for an OS. I am looking to try and get it as slim as I can with out going full custom just yet