Hi everyone,
I found my old galaxy tab A6. I would like to use it to read and scroll reddit mainly. I find it a bit slow, I'd like to be able to get rid of the samsung apps and speed it up overall. What ROM do you recommend?
I saw this post, any opinions?
floflo380 said:
Hi everyone,
I found my old galaxy tab A6. I would like to use it to read and scroll reddit mainly. I find it a bit slow, I'd like to be able to get rid of the samsung apps and speed it up overall. What ROM do you recommend?
I saw this post, any opinions?
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I do recommend LOS19.1, see here
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I'm a new user of the SGS and am waiting patiently for my first Android phone to arrive. I have read many, many, many...did I say many post, here and on many other forums alike, concerning the SGS. I have read pros and cons and tips and tricks, but most have been on phones that have been 'Rooted'. I will like to defer from doing such thing(at least not yet) but would rather wait until Samsung releases the official Firmware that will supposedly clear all(most) of the major faults that the SGS has.
Now I would like this to be an official thread that would help those of us, who have a stocked SGS and may or may not be experiencing major lag, to help give tips on how to improve the stock SGS as it is already; for speed, what programs to use etc. It would be very comforting to establish what folks have installed on their phones and any recommendations to getting the best out of their stock SGS as possible, in waiting for the New Update Official Samsung firmware to be release.
So please, offer any advice or tips for tweaks or programs to get, maybe a place to get them if possible, so as to make life a little easier. Thank you.
I received my galaxys exactly a week ago and i immediately jumped onto the Market.
Make sure you have a google(gmail) account, as it connects the accounts.
My best downloads are as follows:
-3g watchdog. keeps an eye on your usage
-Astro . file manager
-Audiomanager. speaks for itself
-facebook
-galactic core free . Epic live wallpaper
-mario live wallpaper . not available on market, google it.
-opera mini- web browser, better than stock
-shake them all- THE BEST LIVE WALLPAPER EVA, moves droids react to accelerometer, sound and light.
-starfield,live wallpaper
-Task Manager. essential task manager for watching all your apps and services.
thats it, just search the market and XDA for other cool apps
Those are some really nice tips. I do appreciate. I also like to concur about the Opera Mini app. I use that on my N95 8gig at the moment and there's nothing that can come close. although, there are a few bugs that I think they kinda left out due to the Andriod fever, which I have apparently gotten Regardless, I am glad they have an android app of that in the market. I assume there is already a Market app on the phone, already, right?
Also. What about apps that you do not ever use? I read about not being able to remove them but is it possible to completely disable them?
The android market is pre-loaded onto the phone. there are many apps that come on the phone that are really useful. There are a couple of apps that you may not use but most of them are really useful.
I dont know that you are able to delete these stock apps but you can change the default apps. For example if chosen as default, Opera Mini opens up ALL web links and is really useful. The Stock browser is excellent but im used to opera as i used it on my Satio previously.
The model i bought was a 16GB version and 2GB is reserved for apps, ive also got a 16GB sd card so im not worried about storage.
racerboy3801 said:
I received my galaxys exactly a week ago
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lol..same here mate.
racerboy3801 said:
-Astro . file manager
-opera mini- web browser, better than stock
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Also been using Astro but I prefer Dolphin to Opera.(Used Opera mini on my N95)
BTW all: My first post on the forum so G'day to all.
G'day Mate
As the Dolphin compared to Opera mini?
Just go and try it,its also free from the market. You may still prefer Opera,doesnt matter.Give it a go anyway.
I will when I get my phone. That is why I asked. I do not have my phone yet.
Just a suggestion which hasn't been mentioned yet is to try LauncherPro or ADWLauncher as it makes customizing your home windows much easier. I love being able to customize the info I really want to see. Also spend some time using swype and you won't want to go back.
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I tried the Opera mini 5.1.21126 version and I think the tapping response is weaker than the stock browser. I had to tap several times to get a response. Either that or the mini is not calibrated accurately. I've reverted back to the stock browser. I will give Dolphin a go.
First of all, this phone is amazing. I smile when I look at it, the screen is ridiculous, the size is ridiculous, it's just over the top. Everyone that has seen it has liked it although most think it's too big, I can't really demonstrate how cool it is to surf the internet due to lack of wifi in my office and being on T-Mobile Edge but whatever, the phone is awesome. A few questions...
1. Any way to get the drawer to organize apps in alphabetical order without doing a list view? I know I was able to do this on the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch
2. When people send me picture messages, they show up as a video, annoying, I believe this was also an issue on the Galaxy S2 and I believe on my Galaxy S but I haven't had that phone in so long that I don't remember. Anyway to get rid of that without having to go to 3rd party apps? I can't imagine samsung designing a phone that can't tell the difference between a picture message and a video message.
Guess it's more like a couple of questions, other than that, loving the phone.
BTW my phone next to my roommates blackberry curve, I think he wants to get one too haha
PolishDude said:
1. Any way to get the drawer to organize apps in alphabetical order without doing a list view?
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yes , i don't have the links, but search the market and/or xda for touchwiz sort. I'm sure you can find it.
thanks but doesnt seem to be working
Hi guys,
Havent been on here for a long long while. Just bought a tab 2 as i was frustrated with the ipad. I have no idea where to start though with customsations etc.
Will need to root it i know, but can someone recommend a clean and smooth rom? dont want to flash it too much. Just general use really, transfer docs, browsing etc
Any advice would be appreciated.
many thanks
patterns said:
Hi guys,
Havent been on here for a long long while. Just bought a tab 2 as i was frustrated with the ipad. I have no idea where to start though with customsations etc.
Will need to root it i know, but can someone recommend a clean and smooth rom? dont want to flash it too much. Just general use really, transfer docs, browsing etc
Any advice would be appreciated.
many thanks
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I would first start in your device forum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1596
Wouldn't want you to ruin your experience flashing something not meant for your tab since this section is for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (first generation).
oops! thanks for point that out!!
Admin - can i get this moved to the tab 2 section?
Whats the best rom to use and where can i find instructions for rooting (easiest way)?
I would like for the rom to maintain functions of the galaxy s4 like eye scroll s health...but have less lag and stutter and if possible a faster camera.
Its the international version.
borgqueenx said:
Whats the best rom to use and where can i find instructions for rooting (easiest way)?
I would like for the rom to maintain functions of the galaxy s4 like eye scroll s health...but have less lag and stutter and if possible a faster camera.
Its the international version.
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Check out the link in my sig for the best method!
So many kernels so many firmwares so many roms...thats why i seek personal advice.
I gues root could be googled up though even with all the different versions.
borgqueenx said:
Whats the best rom to use and where can i find instructions for rooting (easiest way)?
I would like for the rom to maintain functions of the galaxy s4 like eye scroll s health...but have less lag and stutter and if possible a faster camera.
Its the international version.
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Hi,
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Hello,
I don't really like TouchWiz and its many useless apps that slow down the system.
I prefer the Vanilla Andoid feeling, so I would like to use CyanogenMod.
But I have one big problem; there are some features that are using the Samsung Framework which I would like to keep on using. The most important app is the Samsung Camera, because it includes a slow motion video function. It would be wasteful to own a Galaxy S5 and not use that function. Same for the finger print scanner. I don't really use it, but when I want to use it, I want to be able to do so, since I have a Samsung Galaxy S5.
Has anyone got an idea for a solution for this problem? Thank you!
- Samuel K.
It's not possible. Or should I say its too difficult to port the camera. One of the things you sadly need to give up going to CM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51797486
ad0dh67 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51797486
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Thank you, I didn't know that. Would someone please move the thread? Thanks. (Or, can I do that? If so, how?)
EDIT: Ok, it has been moved. Thanks for not deleting the post
I already see hibryd rom, sammy + aokp in s2, but for s5 didnt