CM7 vs ICS - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it just me or somebody else there who preferes CM7 over ICS and feels CM7 is better, for the time being, than ICS, performancewise and customizationwise.
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CM7 is certainly more customizable for now, but if you're talking about performance and stability, both CM7 and CM9 are still not as good as some of the stock Froyo 2.2.1 roms, mainly due to free ram. With more free ram, the processor doesn't need to constantly close and reopen processes. Nonetheless, I prefer ICS over froyo and CM7 simply because of the many subtle yet important improvements, such as the keyboard and spellcheck, smoother game performance(eg: runs GTA3 with no lags), and the improved user interface.
ICS' only weakness in my point of view is the lousy multitasking, due to low ram on our galaxy s. I can't even open the browser and a simple game like angry birds at the same time without one of them being closed. Multitasking was slightly better on gingerbread and much better on Froyo.
CM7 in my opinion, is not faster than CM9, though it is currently more stable and has fewer bugs. But the huge community support that ICS has currently makes it better for me.

To check the multitasking I opened some apps and without killing them I checked the running processes. They are not shown there but in the cached running processes they are shown. Why?.
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mashray said:
To check the multitasking I opened some apps and without killing them I checked the running processes. They are not shown there but in the cached running processes they are shown. Why?.
Edit: cached backround processes
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Cm9 is still in development phase... Cm7 is stable and being developed since long time. Once cm9 is fully developed we can compare them...
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ManDOT said:
Cm9 is still in development phase... Cm7 is stable and being developed since long time. Once cm9 is fully developed we can compare them...
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Yes, thats why wrote "for the time being" and definitely I'm not comparing them. I'm just asking the users opinion to choose.
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CM7 was nice, but right now I'm just lovin ICS.It looks and feels way better.

CM9 all the way. I'm just surprised how good it is for alpha. Better than 2.3 roms, imo.

dheeraj11 said:
CM7 was nice, but right now I'm just lovin ICS.It looks and feels way better.
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yep!!

yes
yes cm7 is much faster and stable than ics

Please remember that cm9 is still an ALPHA build.Sure it is not yet as custom able as cm7...but it will be. But back to the question tho , cm9 defo for me.
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And isn't the battery drain slower in CM7 than in ICS roms.
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And isn't the battery drain slower in CM7 than in ICS roms.
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Yes, it is... Battery backup of cm7 is better than cm9 that's why I'm back to cm7.
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I have never tested cm7. I think if you want to use a custom ROM, you should take ICS.
There isn't only cm9, you can also use something like AOKP (or BLUE LIGHTENING, a AOKP based ROM from BHuvan goyal), it is nearly bug free and very customizable!
If you like the stock ROMs, stay there!

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difference between 4.0.4 and 4.0.3

Im looking for answers that gives the difference between 4.0.4 and 4.0.3 Android..
Performance is the thing that im looking for..
Im using CM9 rom with smartassv2 governor.. SO just an fi that im notlokking for tweaks but just the differenc between android versions...
In 4.0.4 better browser smooth
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think of it like a car one has V6 engine and other has V8 not a big leap but it will be smoother faster more stable new icons better UI stuff like that ..... its always better update to the latest version of rom , radio whatever as new programs n scripts need those extra happy meals for food ^_^
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Jay_Rulen said:
think of it like a car one has V6 engine and other has V8 not a big leap but it will be smoother faster more stable new icons better UI stuff like that ..... its always better update to the latest version of rom , radio whatever as new programs n scripts need those extra happy meals for food ^_^
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Thanks guys for replying.. Browser is indeed smoother now.
xeloni said:
In 4.0.4 better browser smooth
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You all are running ICS on your N1s? Is it much better than the latest version of CM7, 2.3.7? Does CM9 ever crash or freeze? Because I'm very happy with CM7's speed and stability. Where can I find the N1's CM9 download?
head over to Development section and choose acc to ur liking
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Cm9 (texasice and bcm) is quite stable but the prob is that its not as stable as cm7.a person coming frm cm7 will be uncomfortable with many force closes and lag.Wait for a stable ics with no bugs....
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dralways said:
You all are running ICS on your N1s? Is it much better than the latest version of CM7, 2.3.7? Does CM9 ever crash or freeze? Because I'm very happy with CM7's speed and stability. Where can I find the N1's CM9 download?
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ICS for N1 in its current state is absolutely not stable or reliable (for my needs). too many bugs and features missing (like USB tethering and video recording). If you use features such as A2SD you must have a class 10 card or else app switching is incredibly slow. I have a class 6 card, the app switching was ok but not faster than on Gingerbread. IMO the only improvements in ICS that i really would love to have are all the Google app updates that come courtesy of the new framework of ICS. HWA really improves the browser performance but still I wont jump back to ICS until CM9 has some RC builds out.
I recommend using the build in my sig. along with Go Launcher, its latest update makes it super smooth and i havent notice my home screens reloading icons ever since.
All ROMS/Kernels can all be found in the Development section....

How to make your note smooth and fast?

Guys, recently just flashed kingdroid a I'm in search of the best rom. I'm disappointed however because my note scored fairly low in antutu benchmark test. Any one knows what makes the phone faster and get higher scores in benchmarks? Thanks.
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Ehh....benchmarks vary so much. It all depends on what you are running (app-wise) and such. Anything can change a benchmark score.
Does the ROM "feel" smooth? Does it run good for you? This is what matters most, not benchmarks.
What really borders me about the note is the scrolling. There will always be aome scrolling lag. No doubt the phone is fast, but why the scrolling is laggy? Eg. Whatsapp scroll.
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Try different kernels Bro
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Tried the bestest rom and kernel out there but it still cant eliminate the scroll lag. Well there might be some improvements but its not as smooth as sgs2. Anyone out there having smooth scrolling as good as sgs2?
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sidmeister said:
Tried the bestest rom and kernel out there but it still cant eliminate the scroll lag. Well there might be some improvements but its not as smooth as sgs2. Anyone out there having smooth scrolling as good as sgs2?
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What's the "best rom and kernel out there"?
sidmeister said:
Tried the bestest rom and kernel out there but it still cant eliminate the scroll lag. Well there might be some improvements but its not as smooth as sgs2. Anyone out there having smooth scrolling as good as sgs2?
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Theres really no best KERNEL or CUSTOM ROM unless you try them all and test it on your device, EACH device acts differently, for instance ICS Stunner may be really awesome on a majority of Galaxy Notes but on mine it struggles.
You can't go wrong by trying out all different ROMS and match the suited Kernel, I know its time consuming but it's worth it in the end as you'd know which ROM and Kernel suits your needs.
sidmeister said:
Tried the bestest rom and kernel out there but it still cant eliminate the scroll lag. Well there might be some improvements but its not as smooth as sgs2. Anyone out there having smooth scrolling as good as sgs2?
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I am on Kingdroid and I flash Franco r5. When I used it with Franco updater, I can run the phone at 1600 MHz with v2.0. I am happy with the performance compare with other ICS rom I tried. However it is still not as fast in scrolling as my present sgs2 with Malice rom.
By saying the "best" rom and kernel means that the majority of the community is using and trust. And i had tried ALL the ics custom roms but still the lag is there. Im coming to know maybe there is no way to eliminate the lag. If someobe out there claim that they have no lag, pls share a video thanks.
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When I tried some ics roms I found them to be really laggy and there were a few bugs. If u want something really smooth I suggest u stick with GB for the time being until all tje ics problems get sorted out.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447084
Just try Rocket ROm v4 i think the scrolling in RR roms is generally smoother compared to other roms as i have been on all ICS roms there and found RR roms has better scrolling generally. Asylum too is smooth with thor .10 kernel
try KingDroid ICS ROM v2.0 it osum

[Q] Best ICS rom - Daily use

Hi guys. I am currently using temasek's CM7 build 128, which I really enjoy. (awesome speed, awesome battery, looks cool)
However, I was wondering: is there an ICS rom good enough to use it daily? Even with the hardware acceleration -and other- bugs?
Every thread I search the information is messed up, it is impossible to know if the rom is useable or not. Although I really love testing new roms, I don't have all this time avaiable.
Any sugestions?
Hi,
Try owain CM9.
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Owains Domination CM9 (he freshly released Build80). Smooth and quickly. Got nearly no RRs now.
Have fun.
What is the better kernel for this rom?
MIUI v4 by hariel graphics and speed with harsh power 3.0 kernel.
LG O2X - BLACK - ROM MIUI V4 2.6.1 By Hariel
KERNEL HARSH-POWER 3.0.34
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MIUI v4 by hariel graphics and speed with harsh power 3.0 kernel.
LG O2X - BLACK - ROM MIUI V4 2.6.1 By Hariel
KERNEL HARSH-POWER 3.0.34
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This rom is based on ICS?
Eaglesblood stable version its the best
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yes. Based cm9.
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Im using Nova with Horsepower kernel. I have not reflashed it since June 1st and it is still smooth as hell.
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I tried NovaHD and it is really smooth, indeed.
However, apart from the bugs, I noticed 2 things that pissed me off:
1) the battery is warming up fast and stays hot for a long time. I reach 32~34 degrees within 15 minutes of moderate use. (I don't play games)
2) the multitasking feels quite heavy. I no longer can alternate between 3~4 apps instantly, as I could in CM7.
Is it normal from ICS, or will it be fixed when LG/Nvidia release the correct drivers?
thank you for your answers
cool.guy said:
2) the multitasking feels quite heavy. I no longer can alternate between 3~4 apps instantly, as I could in CM7.
Is it normal from ICS, or will it be fixed when LG/Nvidia release the correct drivers?
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I guess its because some memory tweaks, so I think it will be solved.
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@cool.guy,
if you haven't tried it yet, give tonyp's PARANOIDANDROID a try as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762494
I either use it or Owain's Domination for my daily use and very happy with both.
Good luck!
Paranoidandroid is also good, like owain's.
However, as I said, nothing compares to cm7. The interface feels much more responsive and light. Running CM9 I can feel the phone using all of its resources and still can't get a decent multitasking.
One of the two senteces below is necessarily true:
1) ICS is too heavy for 512Mb phones; or
2) The lack of hardware acceleration drivers makes the ICS a heavy system.
Agreed?
cool.guy said:
Paranoidandroid is also good, like owain's.
However, as I said, nothing compares to cm7. The interface feels much more responsive and light. Running CM9 I can feel the phone using all of its resources and still can't get a decent multitasking.
One of the two senteces below is necessarily true:
1) ICS is too heavy for 512Mb phones; or
2) The lack of hardware acceleration drivers makes the ICS a heavy system.
Agreed?
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Certainly not 1.
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Certainly not 1.
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Why do you believe that? ICS has proven to be a more hardware demander system than GB.
It happened with my old Milestone 1: great phone, but lacked on ram just like optimus. (Considering the launch time).
Result: I had to stay on CM6 if I wanted a decent multitasking. The milestone simply couldn't handle the GB, due to the 256mb ram. So I stayed on froyo and was happy that way.
It seems to be the same situation between GB and ICS.
Please tell me if I am wrong.
Hugs.
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Tested Nova, Domination and Paranoidandroid with different kernels and I like Paranoidandroid the most.
I'll leave it as my standard ROM unless something awful will happen, which I'm sure will not : D
kohos said:
Tested Nova, Domination and Paranoidandroid with different kernels and I like Paranoidandroid the most.
I'll leave it as my standard ROM unless something awful will happen, which I'm sure will not : D
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tested Nova HD and Paranoid, both is nice and pretty.
1. Nova HD -- Highly customize, can custome your kernel, ril, and Gapp installation, and specially it had LG Optimus UI 3.0
2. Paranoid -- Hybrid system, can exchange your UI to Phone or Tablet and customize each App on the UI mode and DPI
(PS: i like both but i m using Paranoid now)
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tested Nova HD and Paranoid, both is nice and pretty.
1. Nova HD -- Highly customize, can custome your kernel, ril, and Gapp installation, and specially it had LG Optimus UI 3.0
2. Paranoid -- Hybrid system, can exchange your UI to Phone or Tablet and customize each App on the UI mode and DPI
(PS: i like both but i m using Paranoid now)
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I'm using Nova HD w/ Nova Kernel Pure Edition right now. With Ramhack (64mb) and autokilling task manager (at turning of the screen) it's freakin slick and runs smooth like a baby ass.
What are the pros/cons, forcing you to use Paranoid instead of Nova HD?
I'm testing the Owain94 rom (domination) with Harsh kernel 2107. I like it, but I have problem with scrolling in some apps. When I use the Dolphin browser and I turn the screen, the app freeze.
soXXeth said:
I'm using Nova HD w/ Nova Kernel Pure Edition right now. With Ramhack (64mb) and autokilling task manager (at turning of the screen) it's freakin slick and runs smooth like a baby ass.
What are the pros/cons, forcing you to use Paranoid instead of Nova HD?
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Do you really get the decent multitasking as in cm7? After 1 week of using paranoid, I got used to the not-so-good multitask.
When I flashed CM7 back it was like " WTF my phone is flying! I can open the facebook, browser, whatsapp and music player at the same time!"
Do the test. Try cm7 and compares.
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[REQUEST] Froyo

Can Anybody make a Froyo Rom (CM6) or port one, for Example Froyo Pro, with OC Kernel
And with some ported things like new adreno libs?
Is it possible?
Sikorsky96 wants it too
Thanks for the answers
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I'm pretty sure the Galaxy Ace originally shipped with Froyo, so I guess its theoretically possible, but the issue is, why would you? Downgrading the software on your phone doesn't make sense to me when GB, ICS (And hopefully soon JB) all run nicely on the Ace...
Obviously, if its possible but not in much demand, then a developer probably wont go out and do it, however, why don't you go and give it a go?
Oh man froyo is just perfect for gaming. Would love to see froyo running on my phone. And by the my phone already came with Ginger bread which I don't like so haven't had froyo on my ace ever. It would be awesome dud
To be honest froyo seems smoother to me than gingerbread. Always hated gingerbread. And ics wasn't made for ace in the first place. And its too buggy. It drained battery from 100% to 18 in less than an hour wtf.
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I wanted to make one , but I need to make a Froyo device config.....or rather a Froyo kernel .
Besides , the CM6 sources are heavily outdated , because their manifest still points to android.git.kernel.org
"Friends forever." - Ventus
Only battery life is good on froyo.Nothing else.games like angry birds lack,poor memory management,low api level which means less compatible apps.
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Oh man froyo is just perfect for gaming. Would love to see froyo running on my phone. And by the my phone already came with Ginger bread which I don't like so haven't had froyo on my ace ever. It would be awesome dud
To be honest froyo seems smoother to me than gingerbread. Always hated gingerbread. And ics wasn't made for ace in the first place. And its too buggy. It drained battery from 100% to 18 in less than an hour wtf.
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In froyo, 3d games used to lag like hell. And the camera didnt have 480p option too!
In gb, everything is faster according to me.
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Anyways, having cm6 would just add up to our forums flexibility you know having it wouldn't harm. And by the way I used to have a LG optimus gt540 I could run games without any lag on froyo but as soon as I installed Gingerbread I could no longer experience that smoothness so I had to go back to froyo. May be that's just that phone Gingerbread isn't that shi* now that I think about it
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Then can i request someone to make a cool froxo rom? (cm6)
It would be awesome with an OC Kernel and with some cm7 ported tweaks like adreno libs
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Then can i request someone to make a cool froxo rom? (cm6)
It would be awesome with an OC Kernel and with some cm7 ported tweaks like adreno libs
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Yep, add me to the list of people who would request for this.
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Oh man froyo is just perfect for gaming. Would love to see froyo running on my phone. And by the my phone already came with Ginger bread which I don't like so haven't had froyo on my ace ever. It would be awesome dud
To be honest froyo seems smoother to me than gingerbread. Always hated gingerbread. And ics wasn't made for ace in the first place. And its too buggy. It drained battery from 100% to 18 in less than an hour wtf.
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I guess you never heard of Adrenaline Engine... Neither of any script
GB is much faster and better than Froyo.
And btw, ICS can be made for our device but samsung developers didn't even do anything to make it possible becauase, if they want us to get ICS, we need to buy one of their new phones...
Lol
Say no to Froyo.
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just for fun i downgraded from GB to froyo last month and i need to say it lagggggggggggggged like hell battery was not quite upto the mark to say goodbye to GB either.. with latest firmwares samsung did a fine job to make stock roms run faster.:silly:
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I guess you never heard of Adrenaline Engine... Neither of any script
GB is much faster and better than Froyo.
And btw, ICS can be made for our device but samsung developers didn't even do anything to make it possible becauase, if they want us to get ICS, we need to buy one of their new phones...
Lol
Say no to Froyo.
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lol . It's just business, what do you expect. what would you do if you were them???
Anyways running ICS OR JB on our ace is absolutely possible but its like running win 7 or 8 on a pentium 2 pc with 128mb Graphics and 256mb ram .
and bro, I've had this phone for less than two month. since I bought it I have flashed nearly a billion roms and tweaks and patches and ...., they don't make a lot of difference, when you can't run better shoes won't do anything.

[Q] CM9 (Fat'n'Creamy) vs. CM10 (JCSullins)

Hi,
I just thought it would be useful to start a thread focused specifically and exclusively on the pluses and minuses of the two great choices we have for our Touchpads.
I suspect a lot of us are sitting with CM9 nightlies and wondering which way to leap...what do people think? What are the benefits and issues with each?
Thanks.
CM10 Con: No flash support
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CM10 Con: No flash support
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I'd say that is more of a "Pro" than a "Con", in my opinion.
Even without flash support we can still install it and run it with native browser or Firefox.
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I was noticing graphics errors with flash on CM10, either low FPS or scrambled looking flash elements. I also got this in other UIs in CM10 randomly. I went back to CM9 since I don't really see the benefit of CM10 at the moment.
spunker88 said:
I was noticing graphics errors with flash on CM10, either low FPS or scrambled looking flash elements. I also got this in other UIs in CM10 randomly. I went back to CM9 since I don't really see the benefit of CM10 at the moment.
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Yes, so do I
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I like cm10! Much smoother and faster! Graphics are great! Flash works great in both dolphin and puffin browser! My antutu scores were much better!
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What's considered to be the best rom for stability and battery life that is ICS or JB?

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