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n00b going to flash his first ROM...which ROM kicks the most @ss? thx

Hi all,
I have my N1 since this week and would like to flash a custom rom...any tips on which ROM to choose?
Since I'm just getting into this (coming from a Tytn2/Kaiser) I don't want to cook my own ROM just yet.
Thanks and kind regards,
Jochen

Well I do really think it comes down to personal preferences.
I've tried CM (since the betas) and MCR back and forth, both are excellent ROMs so I can recommend both of them.
I know people are happy with Enomther's as well so it's probably good
I'd recommend you look through the changelogs or specifications for the ROM's and decide that way or just try them all It's as easy as eating pie to swap between ROMs if you use nandroid to store them

First tip would be to post in the correct section of the forum.

If you want you could test drive all the ROMS and then settle on one and install all your apps.
Once you unlock/root you can change bits and pieces whenever you want anyway.

prettyboy85712 said:
First tip would be to post in the correct section of the forum.
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Sorry! The development thread did seem appropriate at first, but of course in here is a better place for n00b stuff.
britoso said:
If you want you could test drive all the ROMS and then settle on one and install all your apps.
Once you unlock/root you can change bits and pieces whenever you want anyway.
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Yeah I know, was just looking for a good place to start the fun. Eventually I guess I will cook my own rom anyway.
Kind regards,
Jochen

Drane said:
Sorry! The development thread did seem appropriate at first, but of course in here is a better place for n00b stuff.
Yeah I know, was just looking for a good place to start the fun. Eventually I guess I will cook my own rom anyway.
Kind regards,
Jochen
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look into the baked good rom. its based off of CM, but has minor enchancements.
I'd go with the no theme version, but its up to you.

jz9833 said:
look into the baked good rom
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+1
I'm on the previous version of this. Dont think I'll upgrade as I've got too many misc changes added in.

Here are a few links that will lead you to some ROMs you can try out You just have to pick what works best for you... Good Luck and Enjoy!!!!
Enomther's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614427
Cyanogen's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=623496
Modaco's:
http://android.modaco.com/content/go...ive-wallpaper/
KingKlick's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644438
Herver's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=639637

I am a big fan of CyanogenMod ROMs... but each person has their own opinion. Try some out and see what you like best.

[Q] Looking for good ROM's and Themes

I am a noob to the ROM and theme scene and I am looking for some good ideas. I flashed my first ROM (ApeX) and like it so far but want to know if there is anything better out there to try. Thanks in advance.

ufjay5 said:
I am a noob to the ROM and theme scene and I am looking for some good ideas. I flashed my first ROM (ApeX) and like it so far but want to know if there is anything better out there to try. Thanks in advance.
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What phone you got?

Wrong section sir, this is the Android Themes section..you'll get better answers on your respective phone's section

ufjay5 said:
I am a noob to the ROM and theme scene and I am looking for some good ideas. I flashed my first ROM (ApeX) and like it so far but want to know if there is anything better out there to try. Thanks in advance.
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It's the wrong section but not a bad place to start. It does depend on the kind of phone you have though so it's a good idea to focus your request there. You might want to check DroidX Forums as they might be better able to advise you. I've heard really good reviews of Rubix. Good luck!

ROM questions

hey folks,
Looking at flashing my first rom, still deciding between serendipity, miui and CM7. In terms of stability, which one is currently the best? I know many are a matter of opinion. The one thing I cannot piece together is the talk of kernals and modems. Do you need to install these if you flash a custom rom? Do they come with the rom install?

This should be posted on the Q&A section.
Mod, please move.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

xtracrispy69 said:
hey folks,
Looking at flashing my first rom, still deciding between serendipity, miui and CM7. In terms of stability, which one is currently the best? I know many are a matter of opinion. The one thing I cannot piece together is the talk of kernals and modems. Do you need to install these if you flash a custom rom? Do they come with the rom install?
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I'm on Serendipity 7 right now and love it its extremely stable for what I use the phone for.
As for kernels and modems they usually come with the rom they are flashed when the rom is. The modem controls all of the radio aspects of the phone while the kernels runs various functions of the phone.
But questions like this should be in Q&A for future reference.
Swyped from my Samsung Captivate using XDA App.

xtracrispy69 said:
hey folks,
Looking at flashing my first rom, still deciding between serendipity, miui and CM7. In terms of stability, which one is currently the best? I know many are a matter of opinion. The one thing I cannot piece together is the talk of kernals and modems. Do you need to install these if you flash a custom rom? Do they come with the rom install?
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Few things:
- There is no "best" anything on XDA, it's all opinion, and both members and MODs tend to frown upon "what's the best XXXX" type threads
- This question should have been posted in "Q&A" not development
- It sounds like you need to READ quite a bit more before you try to go about flashing anything. If you're asking questions like "what is a kernel or modem?" you probably aren't qualified to start flashing yet. It's dangerous, and can turn your phone into an expensive coaster.
Welcome to XDA!

not worried about bricking as I've worked on a number of devices outside of android. Just looking for some quick answers. Didn't need three flames...

Your quick answers are already answered. The flames are not flames but someone frustrated by someone asking the same question that's been answered so many times its unreal. Seeing as how there is a thread conviently named how to flash a ROM over in the Q&A section the "flames" are warrented. If you want my opinion the best way to learn something is by just doing it. Read, read, and read some more. Honestly, you're lucky that the "flames" were as nice as the were.

This thread is probably about to be closed...
Please don't ask these sort of questions in the Dev section. People will get angry and they will tell you. This isn't about development at all so it has no need to be in this forum. To sort of answer your question, IN MY OPINION Samsung based ROMs will provide more stability than CM7/MIUI.

xtracrispy69 said:
Didn't need three flames...
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Then maybe next time read before posting on the ROM forum mate....make that four

xtracrispy69 said:
hey folks,
Looking at flashing my first rom, still deciding between serendipity, miui and CM7. In terms of stability, which one is currently the best? I know many are a matter of opinion. The one thing I cannot piece together is the talk of kernals and modems. Do you need to install these if you flash a custom rom? Do they come with the rom install?
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dont even try to flash your phone if you dont know the basics. especially a gb rom.just get someone to do it for you. BECAUSE WERE NOT GUNA DO IT FOR YOU.so stop with the noob post

Kernel CM7

Hello I'm using v30a rooted and I don't realy like it...it is smooth etc but it is responding hard.....I want to flash cm7 stable but I want a good CM7 kernel.....but i can found any kernel they are old and I need to see all the forum pages....cand anyone suggest me a kernel...just suggest one I will search for it on the forum etc...just tell me the names of best kernel for CM7...Thank You!:laugh:

okay I think I will flash ETaNa but there are a lot of versions...nevermynd.....there is lite and simple (no lite) what is the differences between these two? And what does exactly the tweakaio? I should flash it or not?

etana by vadonka and symbiosis by (God of hybrid ROM) Stephan kernel both are really good

ilooze said:
Hello I'm using v30a rooted and I don't realy like it...it is smooth etc but it is responding hard.....I want to flash cm7 stable but I want a good CM7 kernel.....but i can found any kernel they are old and I need to see all the forum pages....cand anyone suggest me a kernel...just suggest one I will search for it on the forum etc...just tell me the names of best kernel for CM7...Thank You!:laugh:
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Aaaand this thread is getting closed soon.
Btw, do you expect people to spoonfeed you only because you're too lazy to try kernels for yourself?
Go to the dev section, there are a couple of CM7 kernels there.

vanmarek said:
Aaaand this thread is getting closed soon.
Btw, do you expect people to spoonfeed you only because you're too lazy to try kernels for yourself?
Go to the dev section, there are a couple of CM7 kernels there.
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I'm asking other peoples experiences...I didn't said that everyone needs to flash kernels just to tell me wich is good and wich not.....I'm asking users who tryed kernels and what did they experienced And who are you btw? You are going on every thread to tell wich thread will be closed?

ilooze said:
I'm asking other peoples experiences...I didn't said that everyone needs to flash kernels just to tell me wich is good and wich not.....I'm asking users who tryed kernels and what did they experienced And who are you btw? You are going on every thread to tell wich thread will be closed?
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I did not tell anyone to close this thread. But as you should know, best ROM/best kernel threads aren't allowed on XDA, so it'll get closed sooner or later...
Everyone is going to get different results on different kernels, just as everyone has different experiences with basebands (it might work well for me, but maybe it won't work that well for you, you know what I mean?). Try a couple of them, use them for a day or two, and stick with the one that works the best for you..

Please check each kernel's thread for info as they're full with questions such as yours (and answers, too). Spend some time reading, there's no need for this thread indeed.

vanmarek said:
I did not tell anyone to close this thread. But as you should know, best ROM/best kernel threads aren't allowed on XDA, so it'll get closed sooner or later...
Everyone is going to get different results on different kernels, just as everyone has different experiences with basebands (it might work well for me, but maybe it won't work that well for you, you know what I mean?). Try a couple of them, use them for a day or two, and stick with the one that works the best for you..
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so these kind of questions are not allowed? Aha okay...I was wondering why on other posts like 'Best Rom?' everyone was telling to close the thread...I got it now

[Q] Samsung Captivate - Best ROM For Begginers...

Hey Guys...
First of all - I am Amazed by the level of this forum... Its truly great...
I am Very new to XDA. I Still managed to figure out essential things for my captivate.
I spent straight 8 to 10hrs [Approx a Month ago] reading and searching variety of threads, links and videos and got the Idea about rooting, Custom ROM, Flashing etc...
[I must Repeat - "Just Idea", Because having no real background and knowledge about anything related to these things... I obviously feel like Still Missing a lot of basic terms]...
Anyways - Point for explaining all that is to Make my 'Beginner' Level clear... B'coz Members here called as beginners are also quite good with all these basic terms...
I am using 'LANIGHT' ROM right now...
Now the problem is... There are still some bugs in this version... [Camera, SMS, etc]
So the question is:
1. The Best, latest and most stable version of ROM out there - which would be great for beginners like us? [We can have this thread for the updates of such ROM time to time] - For Us - This part seems very difficult to figure out...
2. Also the process of installing that ROM...
3. And if there is a quick way to figure out the 1st question in forum... Except spending hours just reading the threads... Very very difficult work... [Hats of to you guys...]
Thanks in advance...

ooDEWoo said:
Hey Guys...
First of all - I am Amazed by the level of this forum... Its truly great...
I am Very new to XDA. I Still managed to figure out essential things for my captivate.
I spent straight 8 to 10hrs [Approx a Month ago] reading and searching variety of threads, links and videos and got the Idea about rooting, Custom ROM, Flashing etc...
[I must Repeat - "Just Idea", Because having no real background and knowledge about anything related to these things... I obviously feel like Still Missing a lot of basic terms]...
Anyways - Point for explaining all that is to Make my 'Beginner' Level clear... B'coz Members here called as beginners are also quite good with all these basic terms...
I am using 'LANIGHT' ROM right now...
Now the problem is... There are still some bugs in this version... [Camera, SMS, etc]
So the question is:
1. The Best, latest and most stable version of ROM out there - which would be great for beginners like us? [We can have this thread for the updates of such ROM time to time] - For Us - This part seems very difficult to figure out...
2. Also the process of installing that ROM...
3. And if there is a quick way to figure out the 1st question in forum... Except spending hours just reading the threads... Very very difficult work... [Hats of to you guys...]
Thanks in advance...
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1. This question can't be answered. For many reasons but mainly because the Best ROM for you, that feels in your needs and such won't be the same as let's say, the best ROM for me. The best you can do if look at the features list and go through the last few pages of the ROM to know about the bugs/issues. There isn't a perfect ROM, just gotta find the one that suits you the best.
2. Follow the ROM's instructions in the OP (Don't forget the Gapps)
3. Refer to #1. Also, for respect for the Devs and to avoid flaming, threads like these often get closed.

Hey, we all start somewhere
Welcome and BWolf gave you some very sound advice. I've been flashing new ROMs pretty much on a daily basis this week to find the ROM that suits me the best. Enjoy flashing and playing around with different ROMs. The nice thing about this phone is that pretty much there are ways to revive it if something "happens."

Bane99 said:
Hey, we all start somewhere
Welcome and BWolf gave you some very sound advice. I've been flashing new ROMs pretty much on a daily basis this week to find the ROM that suits me the best. Enjoy flashing and playing around with different ROMs. The nice thing about this phone is that pretty much there are ways to revive it if something "happens."
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Dude hats off to you. Very correct. Even I flash ROMs almost daily. The worst thing ever happened to me was a boot loop and a home made jig saved me. Now I have a confidence that nothing can stop my phone. :thumbup:
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ooDEWoo said:
Hey Guys...
First of all - I am Amazed by the level of this forum... Its truly great...
I am Very new to XDA. I Still managed to figure out essential things for my captivate.
I spent straight 8 to 10hrs [Approx a Month ago] reading and searching variety of threads, links and videos and got the Idea about rooting, Custom ROM, Flashing etc...
[I must Repeat - "Just Idea", Because having no real background and knowledge about anything related to these things... I obviously feel like Still Missing a lot of basic terms]...
Anyways - Point for explaining all that is to Make my 'Beginner' Level clear... B'coz Members here called as beginners are also quite good with all these basic terms...
I am using 'LANIGHT' ROM right now...
Now the problem is... There are still some bugs in this version... [Camera, SMS, etc]
So the question is:
1. The Best, latest and most stable version of ROM out there - which would be great for beginners like us? [We can have this thread for the updates of such ROM time to time] - For Us - This part seems very difficult to figure out...
2. Also the process of installing that ROM...
3. And if there is a quick way to figure out the 1st question in forum... Except spending hours just reading the threads... Very very difficult work... [Hats of to you guys...]
Thanks in advance...
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Choosing a rom is a hit and trial method. Just go to captivate android development forum and choose any rom which looks good download it and flash it using recovery. Most common thing is clockwork mod recovery to install any ROM. keep flashing different roms until you find the one that suits you. Happy flashing. :thumbup:
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

Avikar said:
Dude hats off to you. Very correct. Even I flash ROMs almost daily. The worst thing ever happened to me was a boot loop and a home made jig saved me. Now I have a confidence that nothing can stop my phone. :thumbup:
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I used to hold off buying a jig... until I truly needed one. Thanks to one click odin and heimdall, if anything happens, then you're always good to flash back to stock and try again
I highly recommend a jig as it can save you from a LOT of headache.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20710788&postcount=6
You can buy one or build it yourself. It's a great investment and insurance plan
Feel free to flash whatever Captivate ROM you like, just pay attention to the flashing procedures in each thread (as Bwolf said).

BWolf56 said:
1. This question can't be answered. For many reasons but mainly because the Best ROM for you, that feels in your needs and such won't be the same as let's say, the best ROM for me. The best you can do if look at the features list and go through the last few pages of the ROM to know about the bugs/issues. There isn't a perfect ROM, just gotta find the one that suits you the best.
2. Follow the ROM's instructions in the OP (Don't forget the Gapps)
3. Refer to #1. Also, for respect for the Devs and to avoid flaming, threads like these often get closed.
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Thanks...
But I will still Like to know The recent ROM - Which is stable and good for beginners Like me.

OK, start with CM10 stable.

ooDEWoo said:
Thanks...
But I will still Like to know The recent ROM - Which is stable and good for beginners Like me.
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Beginners like you? IMHO, there are lots of different beginners and you haven't shared enough for me to know what kind of beginner you are.
By recent and best, do you mean that you just want a stock ROM, perhaps rooted, but otherwise pretty much the same as the last stock release, Gingerbread KK4? It is 'recent' - because it is the latest and final official release, more recent than earlier releases.
Or do you want a ROM that is unofficial, won't be supported by your carrier or by Samsung, but that runs Jelly Bean 4.2 with an occasional bug or broken feature?
Beginner is relative to the field in question, yes? An Olympic gold medal swimming winner in his first year in medical school is a beginner at surgery,
Do you excel at really carefully reading and understanding all instructions before you start on a task?
So, if you are starting as a complete newbie, maybe go for KK4 Gingerbread and add the Corn Kernel. Get stable with that. Get comfortable making nandroid backups, and using root browsers to back up efs and other folders. get comfortable moving the files to your pc, to the external sd card, etc.
After getting all the stuff backed up with good knowledge about how to restore it all, then go flash a stable 4.1 or 4.2 jelly bean rom. you will need to flash twice. oh, and get gapps, too.
does this all sound like jibberish? read the sticky threads, read the glossaries, etc,.

If you're looking for a ROM with a lot of UI and benchmark improvements, Captivating by Sephi looks great, although I haven't tried it myself. No one here really wants to pick 1 specific ROM, because everyone is different and don't want to be rude to the dev's .
Flashing ROMs on the Captivate is fairly simple, and as others have stated if you have a jig (if you don't want to buy one pre-made, you can make your own w/o soldering, there's a guide in this forum for it), you can just play around with different ROMs and can almost always fix the phone if anything bad should happen.
Just browse XDA until you find one that you think you may like, read the reviews, and try it out for yourself

I recommended Captivating ROM by she phi.. U will not disappointed
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda app-developers app

I consider myself a beginner and I like Cyanogenmod 10.1. I am using the nighties and I find it quite stable and easy to update.