In the Super D thread, somebody suggested a 'ROM Hall of Fame.' I've decided to do something similar. This thread is about the ROMs that I recommend for different uses. It's difficult to explain, but you'll understand soon enough. Anyway, let's get on with it.
For Newbies/Inexperienced Users
For people who are just getting started with rooted Android, there's only really one recommendation that I can make, and that is, of course, the ever-popular CyanogenMod. This is an Android 1.6 build, and it's probably the most famous of all custom Android builds. Originally built upon JF's build of Android, CyanogenMod has now become a build in its own right. It's incredibly stable, it's fast, and it's really all that you'd ever need for your phone. If you want something that's simple, but still really good, CyanogenMod is the way to go.
For More Advanced Users
There are two builds that I can whole-heartedly recommend for the more advanced Android user. In the same way that CyanogenMod started as a modification of JF's build, these two builds are heavily based upon other popular builds of Android.
The first of these is WG-Build, a modification of CyanogenMod. This is my current everyday ROM, and I really like it. For more information on the exact changes, check out the thread, but the main difference between WG-Build and CyanogenMod is the kernel. Wes has been working hard on his custom WG-Kernel, which is the driving force behind the speed of his build. It comes in several different varieties depending on what you want. I use the CFS with RAM Hack, because CFS is more stable than the faster BFS, and the RAM hack is of great use too. WG-Build is one of the fastest builds you'll find, and it is my personal recommendation.
However, you may prefer Super D. This ROM is essentially a modification of a ROM by Dwang, although it has come a long way since then. This ROM is thought by many to be the fastest available, although from personal experience, there is little difference between Super D and WG-Build. This is more of a personal choice as to which build you prefer, so try them both. I prefer WG-Build, but you may prefer Super D. It is your choice.
Eclair ROMs
TO COME.
Hero/Sense ROMs
Again, TO COME.
Guys, is this a good idea? If you think it is, let me know, but if you think it's a waste of time, then I'll drop the idea.
Yeah man keep it up, im on cyan but if your saying the other roms are quicker ima give it a go!!
Might I add, try and link to as many pages as you can!!!
In my opinion this idea is good. There are many roms for the g1 available atm...
But i would modify it a bit:
I would prefer a kind of table or database with a quick overview about the current ROMs.
Having this, u can still make recommondations.
Example:
ROM: Eclair_2.1-v1.5 G1
dev: manup456
base: 2.1
devices: MT3G 32B
Features: Camera, LWP [...]
Issues: FC latin_ime [...]
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In addition, we could maybe collect ratings (poll?) on facts like speed, look, stability... so that everybody can pick his rom according to his personal criterias...
Che123 said:
In my opinion this idea is good. There are many roms for the g1 available atm...
But i would modify it a bit:
I would prefer a kind of table or database with a quick overview about the current ROMs.
Having this, u can still make recommondations.
Example:
ROM: Eclair_2.1-v1.5 G1
dev: manup456
base: 2.1
devices: MT3G 32B
Features: Camera, LWP [...]
Issues: FC latin_ime [...]
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In addition, we could maybe collect ratings (poll?) on facts like speed, look, stability... so that everybody can pick his rom according to his personal criterias...
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Yeah, this is exactly what I'm aiming for. It's sorta similar to the ROM Database at AndroidSpin.com, but it's a different idea. I might actually ask Simon if he can help me with it.
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Yeah, this is exactly what I'm aiming for. It's sorta similar to the ROM Database at AndroidSpin.com, but it's a different idea. I might actually ask Simon if he can help me with it.
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But at androidspin there are too many details and no userrating. And it's not up2date
ATM there are daily new roms or updates, and the only way to make rom-overview useful is to keep it updated
Sounds very good and if it's kept simple and informative this will be very usefull - not only for newbies
I will keep an eye on that
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But at androidspin there are too many details and no userrating. And it's not up2date
ATM there are daily new roms or updates, and the only way to make rom-overview useful is to keep it updated
Sounds very good and if it's kept simple and informative this will be very usefull - not only for newbies
I will keep an eye on that
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I'm gonna ask Simon if he's interested by this idea, just to see if he is or not. But I will try and maintain this myself, for sure.
The idea is good, but, how do you decide which way is more informative? If you settle on a "feature's list" like Che123 suggested, then you take out the actual experiences of people who've used the roms out. On the other hand, if you approach it like you first did, stating your opinion on which roms are best suited for what, then the information is narrow (limited only to the roms YOU've tried), subjective, and (some might argue) possibly skewed. A combination of both, I'm afraid, would ultimately pick up more of the flaws of either method than the benefits.
I personally believe the problem lies in the solution not being so clear-cut. There's just too many roms for all of them to be drastically different, and most often the difference between them is the availability of feature(a) against feature(b). In some cases, the only difference is the developer, or the name of the rom! (but just a few cases.)
I think an approach that might work, maybe, would be to make a list with:
ROM Name:
Feature 1: [X]
Feature 2: [X]
Feature 3: [X]
Feature .: [X]
Feature .: [X]
Feature .: [X]
Feature n: [X]
Highlights:
Opinions:
Features 1-n would be what we consider standard on roms (a2sd, compcache, swap, etc). We'd list highlights with things that actually make the rom different from others, for example, WG's kernel against CM's kernel, or X's themed rom as opposed to Y's un-themed rom, etc.
Opinions is where the meat would be. User experiences would be listed so that we know to expect force-closes, or slowdowns, reboots, or maybe just a smooth-sailing all around. Might even be a long comment section for different users and with an option to separate good opinions from bad opinions from neutral opinions so that we can read all the bad or all the good in one fell swoop rather than have to follow through the usual ranting and fighting that goes on at the forum already.
Anyway, I'm rooting for this, I just wish it were easier.
And to further add to what you suggested in your original post; another field that describes "Target Audience:" (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Multimedia, Professional, Linux Power-User, etc.).
Fount this over in the Sapphire section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618220
It looks nice so far but is still short of data...
Maybe you're interestet in collaborating with him?
jubeh said:
The idea is good, but, how do you decide which way is more informative? If you settle on a "feature's list" like Che123 suggested, then you take out the actual experiences of people who've used the roms out. On the other hand, if you approach it like you first did, stating your opinion on which roms are best suited for what, then the information is narrow (limited only to the roms YOU've tried), subjective, and (some might argue) possibly skewed. A combination of both, I'm afraid, would ultimately pick up more of the flaws of either method than the benefits.
I personally believe the problem lies in the solution not being so clear-cut. There's just too many roms for all of them to be drastically different, and most often the difference between them is the availability of feature(a) against feature(b). In some cases, the only difference is the developer, or the name of the rom! (but just a few cases.)
I think an approach that might work, maybe, would be to make a list with:
ROM Name:
Feature 1: [X]
Feature 2: [X]
Feature 3: [X]
Feature .: [X]
Feature .: [X]
Feature .: [X]
Feature n: [X]
Highlights:
Opinions:
Features 1-n would be what we consider standard on roms (a2sd, compcache, swap, etc). We'd list highlights with things that actually make the rom different from others, for example, WG's kernel against CM's kernel, or X's themed rom as opposed to Y's un-themed rom, etc.
Opinions is where the meat would be. User experiences would be listed so that we know to expect force-closes, or slowdowns, reboots, or maybe just a smooth-sailing all around. Might even be a long comment section for different users and with an option to separate good opinions from bad opinions from neutral opinions so that we can read all the bad or all the good in one fell swoop rather than have to follow through the usual ranting and fighting that goes on at the forum already.
Anyway, I'm rooting for this, I just wish it were easier.
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I think the soloution is a mix of everything: Facts, general user rating and your recommondation.
A featurelist for the common features, like you mentioned above are a good idea too...
If we got all the features-data in a database we could also build a automatic rom-chooser
i would add following things to the list:
Base: (there are currently 1.6, 2.0, 2.01, 2.1)
Supported Devices: (there are always people flashing a wrong rom and wondering why it's not working )
and a link to the thread of course.
domenukk said:
Fount this over in the Sapphire section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618220
It looks nice so far but is still short of data...
Maybe you're interestet in collaborating with him?
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I wasn't really intent on doing a piece of software, and besides, it misses the point.
Jubeh, I think that you've hit the nail on the head there. What I'm thinking of with this thread was to eliminate the need for people to read through each individual ROM's thread in order to find out if there are any problems, how fast it is, basically exactly what you've suggested. It's about user experiences.
Actually doing this as a forum thread will be quite difficult, though. Any ideas on how we could do it?
which are the differences between cfs wg build and bfs wg build?
marcocrash said:
which are the differences between cfs wg build and bfs wg build?
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Stability and Speed. BFS makes for a faster ROM, but Wes himself has said that there is an issue with memory leakage. CFS is not as quick, but it's far more stable.
This is the exact sort of question that I want this thread to answer about each ROM.
i don't really like the idea of an desktop app either.
I would like to see something web-based. But as you said: This won't be very good as forum thread. Maybe you could ask someone from xda, if they are willing to give you same webspace for this project. Maybe in cooperation with other users you could build a database for all kind of devices
Somebody could develop an app thats based on the database of the software maybe?
for afaik his software uses some sort oft sql. maybe eaven mysql. have a look web developers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618220
Stability and Speed. BFS makes for a faster ROM, but Wes himself has said that there is an issue with memory leakage
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Wes himself uses BFS+Ramhack, according to his signature
OpenVPN
Please add that OpenVPN works out of the box in Cyanogen ROM, just install Tunneldroid or openvpnGUI.
In Dwang, it could support it, but you need to overwrite some libraries and add openssl and crypto libraries, thou Dwang rom has TUN built into the kernel.
I have not tried OpenVPN on super-D or WG.
Clearly there are bunch of various ROMs floating around for the Captivate, but which one really stands out? Sorting through the various threads can be quite tedious.
It should definitely be a Froyo-based ROM. Not contain a bunch of "extras" and still allow for full use of the phone's hardware (GPS, bluetooth, etc.). It seems so simple with other phones (such as the Aria with it's Liberated ROM), but there seems to be no real consensus on these side of the tracks...
Anything that's not half-finished, overwhelming to install or that contains a bunch of bugs? Perhaps a comparison thread?
Goes into Q & A. There are many diff roms because they all offer something different. Just read the OPs and look at screen shots. See which one you think suits you best and flash it.
Should be in Q&A, not Dev............
Perception 9.5..............if GPS is not a requirement than Perception 99.
TDQuiksilver said:
Clearly there are bunch of various ROMs floating around for the Captivate, but which one really stands out? Sorting through the various threads can be quite tedious.
It should definitely be a Froyo-based ROM. Not contain a bunch of "extras" and still allow for full use of the phone's hardware (GPS, bluetooth, etc.). It seems so simple with other phones (such as the Aria with it's Liberated ROM), but there seems to be no real consensus on these side of the tracks...
Anything that's not half-finished, overwhelming to install or that contains a bunch of bugs? Perhaps a comparison thread?
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a comparison thread would be sweet, there are too many floating around
ksimilie said:
a comparison thread would be sweet, there are too many floating around
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Exactly!
The answer "Just read the OPs and look at screen shots. See which one you think suits you best and flash it" is what we are trying to avoid.
TDQuiksilver said:
Exactly!
The answer "Just read the OPs and look at screen shots. See which one you think suits you best and flash it" is what we are trying to avoid.
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It would all be based on opinion anyways. The best way to find what fits your requirements is to just try them........
I can find the best rom for you if you tell me:
Do you care about UV/OC?
Do you want a froyo theme, touchwiz theme, or a gingerbread theme?
Do you want more fancy transitions?
Do you want AOSP apps or samsung apps?(example: samsung clock vs stock 2.2 clock)
Do you need any of the samsung apps?
All roms will suit your needs just fine. If you're like me, and prefer to have:
-samsung apps(samsung clock, samsung music player)
-snappy performance and fancy transitions
-dont care about uv/oc(only because my SoC sucks)
-gingerbread theme
-awesome Da_G's gps fix
I recommend checking out Darky's Port
Assonance is the same thing. The difference would be:
-no fancy screen transitions
-stock apps instead of samsung apps
-It includes OC/UV
Perception 9.5 is similar to Darky's the differences would be:
-touchwiz themed
-no fancy transitions
NOTE: The comparisons I listed were comparing Darky's 6.0.2 Port, Perception 9.5, and Assonance 3.1, as these are all roms I ran and noticed the differences. I can't say anything for any other roms, or the newer versions of these roms as I have not used them.
TDQuiksilver said:
Exactly!
The answer "Just read the OPs and look at screen shots. See which one you think suits you best and flash it" is what we are trying to avoid.
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+1
Comparison is just a matter of opinion, and not feasible to maintain with the number of ROMs and versions getting released.
TDQuiksilver said:
Clearly there are bunch of various ROMs floating around for the Captivate, but which one really stands out?
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Pick one that is based on 2.2.1 jpy, since there's a couple of them out there simply pick one that has a theme that you like. There really isn't a bad rom out there.
Not an opinion comparison... as in what so and so likes versus what so and so likes. More like a "feature list" of each.
magicman0's post above is a perfect example. Each ROM's main features, included apps, theme used and certain specifications.
Again, digging through a ton of threads is a bit tedious when there is no organization for this information. Just looking for a little help in this area.
I am a n00b humbly trying my best to read as much as I can to be able to flash my first ROM. There are some great stickies which tell me how to flash and allow me to skip the impossible task of reading the thousands of pages on the subject. So far I've rooted and installed ROM Manager and CWM Recovery, and thanks to some consolidated stickies posted by this great community, anticipate being able to flash my first ROM.
It seems impossible, however, to read enough about the different ROMs to make an intelligent choice of which one to flash. Nor can I find a sticky on the subject. I am not looking for others to put any other ROMs down, I just want to hear if anyone can give a positive recommendation for a ROM that you think is best for what I need (in order of importance):
Extremely stable on AT&T i897 (I am running stock JH7 right now). For example, I remember reading for Phoenix that there's a complicated process required to get the 850 MHz radio to work. That is not cool for my needs. I need both of AT&T's 850 and 1900 bands to work stably and without additional hacking.
Very large user base and very active maintenance of the ROM so that I know that the major bugs have been worked out (probably the same as criterion 1 above)
Great battery life (need not be the absolute best)
Better GPS than stock (I understand that doesn't take much)
Faster performance than stock (does not have to be very/blazing fast, and this is less important to me than battery life)
Good wireless tethering (I hear the "Wireless Tether" app is less than ideal because it is not visible to most phones)
Preferably would like to be able to upgrade to a newer version of the same ROM (if I choose the right actively-maintained ROM in the first place, I won't be looking to switch ROMs in the future anyway) in place, without having to use ODIN or reinstall any applications or reconfigure any settings (like my Dolphin bookmarks) every time I upgrade. I'm not sure if this is never possible, or perhaps is always possible with Titanium Backup.
I could not care less about themes, wallpapers, boot animations or anything related to look and feel. I'm by far a function over form kind of guy. Unless of course the theme, such as a dark theme, contributes significantly to battery life savings.
Thank you so much in advance for any recommendations you can provide!
Jason
try the rom in my signature.... Version 1.0
you wont be disappointed
well, let me start of by saying, congratulations on posting in the correct area! you can catch quite a bit of $h.t for post in the wrong area! as far as the best ROM and well maintained, me, personally, I'm running Firefly 1.5 battery life is amazing. it comes with Mobile AP for tethering (which is extremely reliable) gps is awesome! HUGE user base, and the DEV's are understanding and will answer any questions you have! number 1 rule of flasing custom roms... BACK UP ALL INFO, I usually copy all files from internal SD and external SD to my desktop! as far as reinstalling your apps, TiBu is an awesome app, it saves a copy of the APK and the data you have with it, but it is time consuming to do a batch restore, but WELL worth it!
Pirateghost said:
try the rom in my signature.... Version 1.0
you wont be disappointed
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Yeah...I agree try Andromeda 1.0. If you are not a theme guy, then basically all the other ROMs are based on the exact same base with the exact same MODs. The only thing that really differs is a few tweaks here and there and the theme. Andromeda is build on the Armani Captivate build, and many people are finding it more stable. There is a 1.0 unthemed and a 2.0 themed. In addition, you can try out Cognition or Serendipity. Both are very stable
I'd look at DesignGears Cognition ROM. It's based off of SGH-i896 2.2 release in canada.
When I used it, I never had any problems with it, there are tons of additional features than stock, battery life is amazing, and it's just a much better ROM than the traditional i897 stock ROM.
Get the one in my sign.
LOL, see everyone has their own preference! TRY THEM ALL! become a flash addict like the rest of us!!
Your requirements look a lot like mine. I'm sure there are many great ROMs - depending on what someone is looking for. I'm using DG's Cognition and have been very pleased! I find it to be tremendously stable, though obviously much better (and faster) than stock. Battery life is awesome. I generally end the day with 40-50% left after what I'd consider to be moderate use.
Everyone will have their own opinion on the roms they use. Also remember that the same rom with the same set up will not always run the same. Each device is different so. Sense you require such tight guidelines I would stay stock, and read each thread till you find one that you think is stable enough for your uses. There is never a promise that after flashing a rom that an issue will not pop up that only effects you and your device (seen that happen lol) Also if there is a major update to the rom you chose you may have to do a back up and restore of the apps you installed and set things up again as sometimes you just have to revert to stock (yes I know some say they never have, but then I have never had an issue other then the ones I have caused my self). Your best bet is sense you have such tight restrictions on what the rom needs to ba able to do is learn to make one your self so you will know it meets your rules.
We dont do best rom threads.
Before I begin, I'd like to give a MASSIVE thank you to @Neverendingxsin, who gave me the idea to create a thread like this, after reading his thread in the Verizon Galaxy S3 forums.
Also a big shout out to @xsenman who helped me get this thread up and running - without his help I don't think I could have got this thread started.
Android 6.0 - Marshmallow
Will we ever see Marshmallow land on the good old Galaxy S? Who knows... maybe a developer can work some real magic.
Android 5.0.2 and 5.1.1 - Lollipop
Back in June or July 2014, Google took the wraps off Android 5.0, nicknamed Lollipop. Lollipop is arguably the biggest update to Android since the Gingerbread -> ICS overhaul and brought with it a ton of new features and improvements. The biggest overhaul was the new Material Design UX language used across the entire system, providing an incredibly coherent and fluid experience with tons of eye-candy and animations. Dozens, even hundreds of smaller changes took place as well, such as how notifications were handled, status bar tinting, Smark Lock and so much more.
5.1.1 came at the start of 2015 and brought with it a lot of improvements over 5.0.2. Things such as improvements to Heads Up notifications and RAM management fixes made Lollipop just that little bit better.
Galaxy S 5.1.1 roms/kernels:
ParanoidAndroid 5.1 (alpha)
Omnirom 5.1
Coderom
Omni Kernel
Galaxy S Plus 5.1.1 roms/kernels:
Cyanogenmod 12
Resurrection RemixLP 5.5.5
AOSP rom (alpha)
InfinitiveOS
INTRODUCTION
I've frequented this forum for many, many years now and I've seen the same question being asked over and over again: "What rom should I choose?" The Galaxy S forum, even after 5 years, is still alive, and while the number of devs and roms has definitely decreased there are a select few devs still dedicated to developing for Samsung's 2010 flagship and its Plus sibling.
While I can't cover EVERY single user's wants and needs when selecting a rom, this thread is intended for users, both new and experienced, looking for a new or different rom to try.
So to start things off, just a quick definition of a rom by neverendingxsin:
Here's a very common question, what is a rom? A rom on our android phones is like the operating system on your computer, it controls the user interface, what you see and what you can do.
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DISCLAIMER: What you do after reading this thread is entirely in your hands. I am not to be held responsible if something goes horribly wrong with your phone - this is merely a guide to help you make a step.
By reading this thread and following through with your rom choice, you accept the above, and every other disclaimer relevant to your rom.
If you are new to this forum, I suggest you take a look at these brilliant guides written by other members, and give them thanks as well:
Frequently Asked Questions
Android Recovery Toolkit
Guide to flashing Gingerbread 2.3.6, then any custom rom
How to downgrade from any custom rom
TUTORIAL on how to unbrick, upgrade, flash and downgrade from Froyo to Kitkat
Also, for ongoing Kitkat discussion, take a look here: I9000 Kitkat Discussion and FAQ
Those threads will give you a good place to start, and all are very important if you want to have a safe and (mostly) error-free custom rom experience.
Every S Plus related section will begin in blue text like this.
So without further ado.
Chapter One: Stock roms
A bit of a refresher: the last official update for the Galaxy S was Gingerbread 2.3.6. This was the "Value Pack" which brought some Galaxy S2 features such as a new Swipe lockscreen, increased RAM, Face Unlock and a few other tidbits here and there.
The Galaxy S Plus is the same - it too, received a "Value Pack" containing the same features, based on Gingerbread 2.3.6.
All stock firmwares can be downloaded from Sammobile's firmware page. Type in I9000 or I9001 in the search box.
Section 1A - Stock, rooted roms
They are exactly as the title says - stock and rooted roms, nothing else. This can easily be done even without the need to use a computer; a nifty little app called Framaroot can root your phone in one click and reboot - and yes, it does work for the Galaxy S. While it may seem a bit pointless having a root-only stock rom, it allows you to have the benefit of root capabilities (Titanium Backup, Root Explorer etc) while keeping every other aspect of stock the same, and also allows users to tweak the rom exactly as they want.
Galaxy S Plus users can be rooted in the same way using Framaroot, or other appropriate methods.
Is this for me? If you want to mess with a rom starting from scratch, or you just want root capabilities but nothing more, this is the rom for you.
Section 1B - Modified stock roms
These kinds of roms are roms that take the stock rom as a base but then change many aspects of it, starting from visual aspects right down to the very core of the system with optimisation tweaks and scripts. Some apps or libs found on the stock roms are removed as they are considered "bloatware" - apps that aren't useful and only take up space. As well as this, often apps are replaced with others - whether it may be the launcher or some other system apps. They are designed to provide improved performance over the stock rom provided by Samsung.
One that is still being updated is davidmore's DMore rom, which changes both the look and feel of Gingerbread.
Some other examples include:
MesoROM
SauROM Projekt
Gamerzrom Ninja V11
Galaxian V6
For S Plus users, here are a few examples:
Crybernation 1.0.1
Broodrom RC5
GIGABREAD+
BlazR™ Zen Edition
And many more from there - you get the idea here.
Is this for me? Often these kinds of roms offer a plethora of features or customisations while improving the speed and the performance of Gingerbread. You'll have the stability of stock mixed in with some visual or under-the-hood tweaking and customisation.
Chapter Two: AOSP roms
AOSP stands for Android Open Source Project, the name given to the whole Android project.
What you won't find in AOSP roms: Things such as the camera app, the contacts or messaging app, the music or video player, FM radio and 3G video calling from Touchwiz all won't be present, as these all depend on the frameworks used in Touchwiz.
Known issues in AOSP roms:
It seems to be quite rare, but for some users the screen turns blue, right through to the recovery. For a solution, take a look at this thread written up by @need4steer.
Ever wanted the newest Android version, or want to feel like you own a Nexus? Keep on reading.
The format of this section will be a bit different than before, as there are literally TONS of custom AOSP roms out there.
Section 1 - Cyanogenmod
Oh, Cyanogenmod. The name is synonymous with Android as a whole - ANYONE who is into Android modding or developing will know the name well. Their roms are build straight from the latest sources from Google, and they throw in their own modifications in such as Power Toggles and Cell Broadcasts, for countries that support it. Their vision? Providing the perfect Android experience one could have.
Before we continue, here are a few terms you may need to know (especially if you are new):
Nightly builds are built, well... nightly. They are daily builds and while mostly stable, can have some bugs or problems. If you're planning on going with Nightlies, don't expect a perfect experience 100% of the time. Yesterday's nightly might be fantastic, today's one might not be your cup of tea.
Release candidate, or RC builds only come around when a new version of Cyanogenmod is about to be released. They are essentially the "finishing touches" of a CM version, and are usually pretty stable as always. They lead up to...
Stable builds. Stable builds are builds that will usually not be updated any further, and are perfectly stable to be used as reliable daily drivers. Often after stable builds, nightly builds of that particular Android/CM version are frozen as they do not need to be updated any further.
Currently, the official maintainer of Cyanogenmod for the Galaxy S is pawitp, and we have:
CM7.2 (Gingerbread 2.3.7) [STABLE]
CM9 (ICS 4.0.4) [STABLE]
CM10 (Jelly Bean 4.1.2) [STABLE]
CM10.1 (Jelly Bean 4.2.2) [STABLE]
CM10.2 (Jelly Bean 4.3.1) [STABLE]
CM11 (Kitkat 4.4.4) [NIGHTLY]
S Plus users, for some reason, never got official CM support. However devs were quick to build the latest and greatest, and they're here below:
CM7.2 (Gingerbread 2.3.7)
CM9 (ICS 4.0.4)
CM10 (Jelly Bean 4.1.2)
CM10.1 (Jelly Bean 4.2.2)
CM10.2 (Jelly Bean 4.3.1)
CM11 (Kitkat 4.4)
Is this for me? Cyanogenmod is the "go-to" rom for many users. If you're looking for a great stock Android experience without too much other stuff thrown in, this is for you.
Section 1A - Cyanogenmod-based roms
These roms are roms based off Cyanogenmod code and often either make tweaks to it or add/remove certain apps or files. This creates an "enhanced" CM experience, and it is up to the developer what they add or remove or change. Bugs from these roms should not be submitted to Cyanogenmod's official bug tracker as they won't be looked into - instead, leave a message in the thread.
Some of these kinds of roms include:
kasper_h's Mackay Rom (there are also 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 versions)
Mackay ICS (CM9 based)
rodman01's CM-based rom
S Plus users, here are a few examples:
EHNDROIX V (there are also 4.3 and 4.2 versions)
DarkCM
Is this for me? If you're looking for that same stock Android experience and like having those extra added things, these roms are for you. Please take the time to read through the developer's warnings or bugs list so you are aware of what to expect.
Section 2 - AOKP (Android Open Kang Project)
]AOKP was formed as a reaction against CM moving towards a more "clean" feel with CM9, instead of offering the level of customisation that they had in the days of CM7. Because of this, AOKP allows users to customise just about every visual aspect of their rom and how it behaves, bringing in features like Ribbons and custom status bar behaviour and tweaks.
Currently there is no official maintainer for AOKP for the Galaxy S - the official list is actually very small - but there are unofficial builds, such as:
AOKP Milestone 2 (4.2.2)
AOKP Milestone 1 (4.1.2)
AOKP Milestone 6 (ICS 4.0.4)
S Plus users, here's an AOKP build based off Android 4.1.2:
AOKP Release 1
Is this for me? AOKP brought a lot of the features you see in roms that allow heavy customisation. If you want that stock Android experience but also like having heavy customisation capability, then this is for you. Read the OP of each one, and turn your swagger on.
Section 3 - Paranoid Android
Paranoid Android is another popular custom rom, especially amongst Nexus users. They are built off the same Google source code as CM is, but their take on it is completely different. They introduced what is known as Hybrid UI, which allows the user to select either a phone, phablet or tablet display mode for each individual app. This means that for example, you can allow your Dialer app to display like a phone but your browser to display as if it was on a tablet. They also brought other popular new features such as Halo, the multi-tasking window popup and PIE controls, an alternative to hardware and software keys.
Currently the official maintainer is SferaDev, and the two official versions are:
Paranoid Android 3.69 (JB 4.2.2)
Paranoid Android 4 (KK 4.4.4) (PA 3.99, based off JB 4.3, can be found in the same thread)
S Plus users, here's one based off Kitkat 4.4.2: ParanoidAndroid 4.0[WIP]
Also, another based on JB 4.3: ParanoidAndroid 3.99
Is this for me? Paranoid Android brings with it its own unique set of features that have been used in countless other roms. If you like what you hear, or you want pure AOSP goodness, this is for you - #stayparanoid.
Section 4 - Omni
Omni has quickly garnered much attention and is backed by some top-notch devs famous for their work here. While it is still in early stages, Omni promises a lot of new and radical features to change how stock Android should feel; the most notable example being their implementation of Multi-Window, much similar to Samsung's iteration of it. High hopes exist for Omni, a rom which has no doubt excited the rom scene and brought something new to the table.
For the Galaxy S, both kasper_h and SferaDev have been working on Omni:
Omnirom 4.4 ALPHA
OmniRom 4.3.1
S Plus users, here's one based off JB 4.3: Omni ALPHA[WIP]
Is this for me? Omni is another vision on what a perfect, free Android experience should feel like. If you're pretty excited for the features Omni has or will bring, and want an alternative to CM or other roms, this rom is for you.
Section 4A - Omni-derived roms
With Omni's almost meteoric rise in popularity, there are bound to be more and more roms that use Omni as a base over Cyanogenmod. These will be similar in concept to the CM-based roms - roms that take Omni as a base and add smaller tweaks and additions as the developer sees fit.
Currently there is Mackay OMNI, based on 4.4.4.
Is this for me? Similar story here - if you want that little bit extra from Omni, and you like the little additions the developer throws in, this will be for you. Check the OP for bugs and notices and the like.
Section 5 - MIUI
Trust me - MIUI is Android. Its just a LOT different to stock Android. MIUI completely redesigns the Android experience, changing everything like custom toggles in the notification shade, the camera app, messaging and overall, the core experience. It has its own theme engine as well (themes must be designed specifically for MIUI if they are to work on the rom) and also has lockscreen themes that allow you to change how you unlock your lockscreen.
The Galaxy S doesn't have any official builds, although there have been a few ports:
MIUI 4.2.2
MIUI 2.3.7
S Plus users, some MIUI based off JB 4.2.2: MIUI v5[WIP]
Is this for me? Anyone wanting something a lot different from stock Android should definitely have a look at MIUI. It also adds a bit of colour to Android - MIUI is heavily based on visuals, which just might be up your alley.
Section 6 - Pure AOSP
For some people, nothing beats pure AOSP. Sure, you have Cyanogenmod, AOKP, PA, Omni and others, but some people may find that they add too many unneccessary things to stock Anroid or they want a totally clean experience, mimicking the Nexus line perfectly.
Some examples:
Supernexus 4.0 (4.3 and 4.2 versions are available as well)
S Plus users, here's an AOSP build of ICS 4.0.4.
Is this for me? Sometimes the bare-bones experience of true AOSP can't be beaten, and often these kinds of roms are great for performance because they have nothing weighing them down. This might be for you.
Section 7 - Everything Else
Because there are just too many AOSP-based roms for me to list here, I've decided to list them in four "umbrella" groups that describe them best.
Section 7A - Function over form
These roms emphasise speed and performance. They are based on providing the ultimate smooth experience and pushing the performance capabilities of the S to the absolute limit. This may include applying optimising scripts for RAM management or battery life or removing apps or files deemed unneccesary, such as LiveWallpapers. Don't expect the same level of customisation that you find in Cyanogenmod, because that's not the main focus here. The devs of these roms want either unrivalled smoothness or unmatched gaming performance.
Some popular examples include:
Gamerzrom
CyanAOSP (4.3 and 4.2 versions are available)
Sexynogenmod (for those wanting a 4.1.2 base)
ElectROM (for those wanting ICS 4.0.4)
Is this for me? For all those speed-freaks out there or just those people wanting an ultra-smooth experience, the above are definitely for you. As usual, take the time to read through and see if any bugs are present.
Section 7B - Customiseable to no end
These roms are quite opposite to those above - they focus on giving you the ability to customise just about every single aspect of Android, going from your whole system theme right down to how your device vibrates when you receive a notification from certain people. While functionality and stability is still a key point in these roms, they are focused on giving you the freedom of being able to theme and change things to your heart's content. They may also include features from other roms.
Some examples include:
Spirit Rom, which is a fairly new release
Resurrection REMIX
Carbon
C-Rom
Dirty Unicorns (Omni based) (4.3.1 also available)
PAC-ROM (4.3 builds should also be available in the same thread)
S Plus users, here are a few links for you as well:
Carbon 4.4.2
PAC-ROM 4.4.2
Is this for me? These roms allow you to have your phone exactly how you want it. They merge features of CM, AOKP and PA to allow you to change every part of it. If you like what you hear, these kinds of roms are for you - check out the links above to get started.
Section 7C - Finding a balance
Some roms incorporate features found in other roms but at the same time aim to deliver top-notch performance and usability. What you get is a rom that allows you to customise Android how you want it, while not sacrificing the performance or speed. This may mean that not as many options are offered, but at least you still have pretty good speed for daily use.
Some examples include:
SlimKat (SlimBean 4.3, 4.2, 4.1 and SlimICS 4.0.4 is available as well)
Helly Bean (4.2 and 4.1 are available as well)
Liquidsmooth 3.2 (unofficial) (4.3.1 version available as well)
Illusion (4.2 is available as well)
S Plus users, here's one link I've found for SlimKat (unofficial beta)
Is this for me? If you like having some level of customiseable freedom but you don't want to sacrifice good performance, these roms are definitely for you. As usual, check for any bugs present.
Section 7D - UI-based goodness
Some users like the idea of creating an experience that replicates the newest version of Touchwiz like on the Galaxy S4/Note 3 or like the Xperia Z1's UI. These kinds of roms try to emulate an OEM's stock rom found on their devices, and has a themed system and even ported apps such as launchers and other unique apps, like Sony's Walkman. The aim, of course, is stability while emulating a completely different feel to AOSP Android.
Some examples include:
Touchwiz Fusion Rom (based off CM11)
Project Seaspray (Touchwiz UI) (4.3.1 and 4.1.2 versions are available in the same thread)
RemICS-JB (4.1 and 4.0.4 versions are available)
Cyber-SGS4
Xperian UI
Cyber-Xperia
S Plus users, here are a few for you:
XOSP rom
RemICS-JB
Is this for me? If you've always wanted a newer version of a UI or just want something different, these are for you.
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And while I'm usually not one to explicitly ask, if you found this thread useful/like this thread please use the Thanks button!
I hope that this thread helps in making it easier for users for selecting a rom that they want and like. Even helping one person is more than enough
Any feedback, please leave a comment
And, as a final disclaimer/warning:
Please DO NOT copypaste this into another forum and claim it as your work! I asked for permission to adapt this thread from the original OP and so if you do wish to have a thread like this in your forum, please ASK FOR PERMISSION.
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Chaper Three: Kernels
Now we move onto the next part of the custom rom experience: kernels.
So let's have another definition, again from neverendingxsin...
What's a kernel?
Okay kernels are one of the biggest advantages to rooting. They can be used to increase performance vastly, increase your battery life, make your phone faster, increase ram, etc. You can modify the clock speeds using apps to overclock or underclock the cpu, you can increase or decrease the voltage, etc. They are also what makes your phone boot up...
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Kernels are essential to having a great custom rom experience because they are the very core of the Android system. No kernel? No can do.
What's important to note is that you must flash the right kernel. What do I mean by this?
For example, don't flash a kernel for Gingerbread on a Jelly Bean rom! All kinds of things can go wrong.
NOTE: A lot of roms come with the option of allowing Bigmem, short for "Bigger memory". Quite often there are questions as to what this does.
This increases the amount of ram available on the phone, but gradually breaks video recording and playback capability!
The reason for this is that in the system, some ram is reserved for video drivers, both in terms of recording and playback. Increasing the ram means that there is less space available for these and so the functionality is broken.
To give a general idea:
Stock 2.3.6 and the general CM kernel come with roughly 368MB of ram.
Some kernels and roms come with 392~398MB of ram, though they are patched to still allow for 720p recording.
Then there is an option for roughly 407MB of ram, though that breaks HD playback and 720p recording.
Then finally, if you really want that much ram, there is an option of roughly 439MB of RAM which breaks video capability entirely.
There isn't much else to talk about here; however, these are links to all actively updated kernels which are still being supported:
Kitkat 4.4.4
Arrow Kernel (which I believe is bundled by default with Paranoid builds)
Semaphore (Jelly Bean 4.3, 4.2 and 4.1, as well as ICS and Gingerbread builds are available as well)
Mackay kernel (JB 4.3, 4.2 and 4.1 builds are available)
Cyancore (JB 4.3 and 4.2 available as well)
Stock CM11 kernel + Linaro 4.8 and Mackay TWRP
GearKernel (Builds for JB 4.3, 4.2, 4.1 and ICS 4.0 are available as well and all versions are updated)
NeatKernel (builds from 4.1.2 to. 4.4.2 are available in the thread)
Neo
Domnesu Kernel (supports all JB and Kitkat 4.4.4)
Gingerbread 2.3.6
DMore kernel
Chapter Four: Battery life
This is perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions in any forum, regardless of device: What's the best rom for battery life?
Before I delve into this further, I want to make something abundantly clear. Be realistic about your battery life. Don't expect miracles to occur on a three and a half year old device running software not optimised for one core, especially if you've got a battery that's just as old as your device. Yes, an option is buying an extended battery such as Powercell or Anker batteries, and there are ways of squeezing that extra bit of juice from your device, but even then, please, just be realistic about how much battery you can get.
And another disclaimer: Your mileage will vary no matter what.
So. here are a few ways you can improve your battery life...
Usage - it begins with you
This one is quite self-explanatory. How do you use your device? Are you a heavy web surfer, gamer and a video watcher? Or are you the kind of person who uses their phone only every so often? How you use your phone will obviously affect how the device's battery life goes. Some basic, but helpful tricks that others and myself have found to just get a bit more charge in:
Turn down your brightness. The display is one of the leading causes of battery usage. When you're inside, chances are you won't need to have your brightness on max in order to read. In that case, turn the brightness down to something that's still comfortable for you. I've found that half brightness or quarter brightness works well for me.
Turn Wifi and 3G off when you don't need them.
Turn Auto-Sync off if you don't need it as much. Auto-sync will constantly run in the background every so often and so it may drain your battery, especially if you're syncing large amounts at a time. On Gingerbread, this option is found in Settings -> Accounts and Sync; on ICS and above, this option is found under Data Usage (press the menu key). Alternatively, under Settings -> Accounts and Sync (Gingerbread + ICS) or under your list of accounts (JB+) you can control which apps sync and which don't.
Use apps like Greenify or even the stock application manager to disable apps running in the background, or at all. Memory-hungry apps such as Facebook tend to run in the background even after you've exited the app. Greenify can "hibernate" the app, meaning that it won't run in the background at all.
Rom choice
Some roms, especially those optimised for gaming performance (take a look at 6A in the post above), will have tweaks that optimise battery life. Usually this is more of a non-issue, but different roms will have different battery lives.
Kernel choice
Kernels are another direct influence on the battery life in many ways. The kernel will allow you to change how the phone behaves and performs using "profiles" known as governors. Some governors are based around performance while others, such as the common "conservative" or "powersave" governor, are intended for saving battery.
Alternatively, underclocking in an option - reducing the core's clock speed. This will sacrifice performance, but because the phone is simply not working as hard as it was before, more battery can be saved.
As well as this, kernels may have specific tweaks and options.
Coverage and signal
While its not something that can be easily changed, try not to have the phone in areas of poor reception, both with wifi and cellular reception. If the phone is constantly searching for an access point this will drain battery in the background. This is also more of a non-issue but does apply more to poor wifi signals.
Wakelocks
What are wakelocks? Essentially, they are apps, processes or services that prevent the phone entering a state called deep sleep. Deep sleeping preserves battery life, much in the same way that a computer left alone for some period of time will enter a sleep mode to conserve power. Wakelocks will keep the phone active, which will continue to use more battery.
Thankfully, apps on the Play Store such as betterbatterystats allow you to monitor any wakelocks present and often allow you to change the behaviour of it. Most of the time, wakelocks are caused by the phone syncing data back and forth.
Buy a new battery!
This one is probably one of the easiest ways to extend battery life - simply get a new battery. Extended batteries for the Galaxy S are relatively inexpensive and usually provide you with enough juice to last the day.
Chapter Five... For you gamers out there
Its probably one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to rom choice... What's the best rom/kernel/setup for gaming?
Let's review what we know about the Galaxy S.
Android 2.3.6 officially, unofficial roms going up to Kitkat 4.4.4 available
480x800 resolution screen.
1GHz Cortex-A8 processor, single core.
512MB of RAM, in which a general amount of 368MB or 396MB is useable.
Also, for the S Plus users out there:
Same Android 2.3.6, with unofficial support for 4.4.4
Same 480x800 screen
1.4GHz Scorpion processor, single core
Same 512MB RAM
In human terms, what does it all mean?
It means that the devices don't have killer specs. The S Plus is a little bit better off having a slightly stronger processor, but still, its important to understand that we are dealing with older devices here. Don't be too surprised if that new game doesn't run smoothly, if at all on the Galaxy S because chances are it won't. The Galaxy S' hardware is nigh upon 4 or 5 years old so don't expect smooth sailing at all with newer games, especially those that are graphics-intensive like Minion Rush or Asphalt (or anything by Gameloft really)
That being said, here are some ways to maximise gaming performance on the Galaxy S.
Step One - Choose the right rom
First off, you want to choose the right rom for gaming. If that's the case, take a look at section 6A in my first post, which lists a few roms for gaming and performance. To repeat myself, these games are optimised for gaming and so on by scripts or tweaks to the system as well as getting rid of apps that may be deemed unneccesary.
In that case you probably don't want a rom with too many features for customisation. These kinds of things do tend to slow the rom down and impact performance (except on roms such as Slim or Illusion).
ICS and Jelly Bean also feature something called hardware acceleration, where the processor is pushed to essentially smoothen things out. This can allow for some serious speed even out of the S/S+ with the right tweaking.
Gingerbread however has stability - the stock rom is really stable and a solid performer, whereas ICS and JB will allow for some pretty insane performance.
Kitkat, being somewhat easier on the system, should have some effect on gaming and performance in general. For more ongoing information about how Kitkat performs, make sure you follow this thread on Kitkat discussion by @xsenman.
EDIT: It seems Kitkat roms can be quite hit-and-miss for some users. Performance, both for gaming and for normal tasks, is reportedly best on ICS.
Step Two - Choose the right kernel
What's the point of trying to optimise the system for gaming if you don't have the right kernel?
Kernels allow for three things:
Overclocking/underclocking. This changes the clock speed of the processor, and overclocking is probably going to be an option you'll want if you want gaming performance. Its simple, increase clock speed, increase power exerted by the processor/chipset. Warning though, the safe limit for the Galaxy S is around 1300~1400MHz. Anything higher than this will cause frequent crashes or bootloops.
Overvolting/undervolting. This changes the voltage delievered to the chipset. Simply said, if you overvolt, in turn you overclock as the core is able to push more. Overvolting can be dangerous if not applied correctly - like overclocking, there are certain limits to overvolting. (If someone could give me values it'd be much appreciated)
Bigmem. This increases the available RAM at the cost of video playback/recording. Refer to my post above to see what kinds of bigmem configurations you can have.
Semaphore is a kernel that is quite popular with gamers here - another one is Devil Kernel.
If you install a rom that's built for games, the kernel will already most likely be heavily optimised to deliver maximum performance (eg. Devil Kernel in Gamerzrom, Cyancore in CyanAOSP). However if you plan on installing this on another rom such as Cyanogenmod, custom kernels will allow you to finetune the above to your liking.
Use apps such as Semaphore Manager (guess which kernel that belongs to), Devil Tools (guess) or NSTools (generic application) or apps such as the built in Performance Control to customise and tweak to your heart's content.
Step Three - Check what's in the background
Apps running in the background are going to use RAM and processing power while you run your game, and even a minimal thing such as data syncing can have an impact on your games. Make it a habit to regularly swipe away apps from the Recents menu that you don't need, or use an app like Clean Master to ensure that your RAM is cleared out mostly for games. Little things can go a long way, and this is one of them.
It may also help to turn wifi off to stop auto-syncing going on in the background, as well as lengthening battery a bit.
More to come!
This part of the thread is still under construction, and as such I'm still in the process of collating more things to add here for gamers. This isn't the end!
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That wraps up my thread for now - I'm sure I'll keep adding to this as time goes by and more questions are raised
If you also found this part of the thread helpful, please press the Thanks button!
Changelog!
Changelog
10 October 2015, V4.4
-I've come back to touch up this thread after almost a year of inactivity in the S forums - I've added more links to Lollipop roms right at the very top
22 October 2015, V4.3
-Slight touching up of certain parts of the thread with new links, small bits of added info etc.
I have my own computer now so it'll be easier for me to update this thread where needed. I wrote this thread off a tablet and getting links isn't the easiest thing in the world on an old tablet..
8th March 2014, V4.2
-Current layout will stay as it is for now. It makes it easier on people using the XDA app/Tapatalk, and won't hang so much when loading this thread.
-As many links as I could find (without spending hours and hours just searching) have been added in for both S and S+ roms. S+ users now mostly have at least one or two links. Links for things such as SlimKat, Mackay ICS and Resurrection Remix have been added for S users.
-Neo kernel and NeatKernel have been added for S users in second post
-Changelog version numbers have been changed to mirror Android versions as closely as possible. (Some versions are missing/skipped to reflect the size of some changes in this thread) tell me if it's just too confusing and I'll stick with standard numbering
Note: At this stage I've added in as many links as I could to give both S and S+ users a reasonable selection of roms. Due to time commitments with life and schoolwork, I'm treating the first post as finished, and will not be updating links for at least some time. I will update the first part of this thread when the next version of Android (4.5? 5.0?) is released, or for formatting reasons to make this theead easier to navigate. The kernel/gaming post still needs finishing so that will be updated.
OLDER CHANGELOGS
22nd February 2014, V4.1.2
-As a test, all rom type descriptions and links are now hidden in the hopes that a.) People don't have to scroll too much and b.) only relevant information (depending on what each user wants) can be found.
21st February 2014, V4.1
-Section 6 has now become a Pure AOSP section (Supernexus, stock AOSP builds etc etc). Section 7 now entails everyhing else.
-Every section up until 6 has now got at least one link for S+ users. I'm hoping to add more for different versions of the same rom. If anyone can send me PMs with links this would be greatly appreciated as this would speed up the process.
15 February 2014, V4.0.4
-Added a "Known AOSP Issues" section under the start of Chapter 2.
Note:The reason why I've been updating so infrequently is because for me, school's started and so I'm REALLY busy. I will eventually complete this, but for some time I won't be able to - please bear with me!
26th - 28th January 2014, V4
-Added a gaming section! Still in writing phase, as I still need to collect more info
-Slowly adding in links for S Plus users
22nd December 2013, V2.3
-Added Section 4A, Omni-derived roms
-Removed version numbers from kernel section - because they're frequently updated, its not feasible for me to keep changing the version numbers every time
17 December 2013, V2.2
-Added battery life section!
15 December 2013, V2.1
-Added Bigmem explanation under kernel section
12 December 2013, V2.0
-Added kernel section!
-Added links to older/different Android versions of most roms and kernels such as Mackay, Cyancore etc etc
7 December 2013, V1.6
-Fixed up most/all typos
-Added missing part for MIUI
6 December 2013, V1
-Initial post
To do list:
-Finish gaming section
Great Guide
thank you for your hard work
This Guide will help many users
wow, great start ...would indeed be a very helpful guide for all in this forum, will link this here and adding a link to Custom ROM Comparison database would be an option that you can consider too
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482420
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wow, great start ...would indeed be a very helpful guide for all in this forum, will link this here and adding a link to Custom ROM Comparison database would be an option that you can consider too
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2482420
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Thanks so much man, and I'll take a look into what you linked and see if I can get this on there.
Looks great man I really do hope that this will help people here in this forum!
Hey gratulation for the great work writing and create such a Guide !!!:good::good::good:
Because it is a great info-base for newbies and all the others, maybe you should think about asking the Mods to make this thread "sticky" so that it won`t get down from time to time ...
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Hey gratulation for the great work writing and create such a Guide !!!:good::good::good:
Because it is a great info-base for newbies and all the others, maybe you should think about asking the Mods to make this thread "sticky" so that it won`t get down from time to time ...
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Yup, I'll try get this thread stickied once I finish the whole guide
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Well done! For me the best overview for newbies and a bit experienced users! Thank!
If i can help you to support this, let me know ...
I think - as Robb Stark had written - it is a great guide for newbies, who want to flash a new ROM and get a general view ...:good:
Soryuu said:
Yup, I'll try get this thread stickied once I finish the whole guide
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freakymod2120 said:
If i can help you to support this, let me know ...
I think - as Robb Stark had written - it is a great guide for newbies, who want to flash a new ROM and get a general view ...:good:
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Thank you - its very kind of you. I just need to finish up adding what I feel is neccesary and then I'll apply for a sticky.
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Thread updated again - I'm hoping to finish this before the end of next week
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freakymod2120 said:
Hey gratulation for the great work writing and create such a Guide !!!:good::good::good:
Because it is a great info-base for newbies and all the others, maybe you should think about asking the Mods to make this thread "sticky" so that it won`t get down from time to time ...
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Thread is now stickied
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Excellent work, mate!
Compliments and multiply clicked "thanks" buttons from me
Now the amount of good souls of the i9000 Help threads is growing bigger!
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Excellent work, mate!
Compliments and multiply clicked "thanks" buttons from me
Now the amount of good souls of the i9000 Help threads is growing bigger!
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Thanks, your thread is great stuff as well
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This is a very good guide.
Thread updated again, its at a "final" stage for now, until I get back from overseas (where I'll have more time to continue updating this thread)
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thx for the great guide man!
DaDrdvi forcements
Im using Pa 4.0 :victory: