I just wanna know what launchers I can use as the default launcher in a custom rom I'm building, without permission being needed.
Thanks in advance
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As per common custom followed around here, you can include any free launcher (or free version of paid launcher)...
Do not include any paid apk's in your rom, as that would amount to distributing warez, which is against Xda rules...
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Like a.cid said, also you need to make sure that the launcher that you are using ic compatiable with the rom you are cooking, for example if you are making a ICS based rom, then only ICS launchers will work with that rom. Some launchers will work with GB, ICS and JB roms.
You could try nova or trebuchet launcher, sslauncher is also nice!
It's gonna be CM7, I'm putting it all together for now and improving on it until I can get a laptop for a building environment. I've tried everything I could to make my device completely lagfree and it feels great for gaming and everyday use, and the battery life and responsiveness is pretty fair, sio is set as the default scheduler, gpu rendering is the default rendering, I've included scripts I found and ones I put together with the help of a great rom dev who also helped with the kernel and the gpu patch, I brought the whole idea about shared the tweak and it was compiled into an easy flashable zip
I'm gonna give proper credit for it of course, and I will promise to release it as a rom built for speed and performance. If anyone can also help improve it along the way, that'd be great, that helps out with speeding things up over time.
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I personally like using Apex launcher, but since it's CM7, you should put Go launcher and ADW since they work on Gingerbread.
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I have been running CM7 and MIUI on my SGSII but i cant make my mind up which one to stick to.
I like some things on CM7 but i also like the UI of MIUI, how easy would it be to merge both roms togeather with what i want from each rom?
I would like to use CM7 as the base as it seems to run nicer than MIUI but i like MIUI's mods and notification drop down but dont want MIUI's homescreen, also i think CM7's camera is alot better than MIUI's, also a few other bits that i cant remember.
Only problem i have is lack of knowledge about making roms etc, if anyone does have this knowledge and agrees with me and would like to make a rom like this i would help the best way i can etc.
What are your thoughts?
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djsimonr said:
I have been running CM7 and MIUI on my SGSII but i cant make my mind up which one to stick to.
I like some things on CM7 but i also like the UI of MIUI, how easy would it be to merge both roms togeather with what i want from each rom?
I would like to use CM7 as the base as it seems to run nicer than MIUI but i like MIUI's mods and notification drop down but dont want MIUI's homescreen, also i think CM7's camera is alot better than MIUI's, also a few other bits that i cant remember.
Only problem i have is lack of knowledge about making roms etc, if anyone does have this knowledge and agrees with me and would like to make a rom like this i would help the best way i can etc.
What are your thoughts?
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Maybe using cm7 and trying to find a launcher that looks as miui?
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Yea i have thought about that, maybe someone will do this merge once both roms are at stable release
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Maybe using cm7 and trying to find a launcher that looks as miui?
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yep, I would go this way. try CM7 with Go Launcher EX for example...
Use CM7,
Install this theme for Theme Chooser: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1189723&highlight=MIUI+CM7
Install Go Launcher EX+MIUI theme
OR
Install this launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220695
You can find more themes for QQLauncher:http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=89487960
Miui uses CM7 as a base and builds off it so its already merged (kinda).
Your best bet would be to pick the one you prefer, and fix/replace the things you dont like with after market apps.
I know this isnt what you wanted to hear but im afraid it's your only option.
afaik there has never been a miui/CM7 hybird.
By the sounds you want to -
Install MIUI
Install ADW launcher from the market and use that
Get a copy of the camera APK from CM7 and use that instead of MIUIs camera (sure I did this back on my SGS1)
You can pretty much get what you are after then.
Yea i know miui is already based on cm7.
Think i may use miui and then change the launcher and try and pick a few system apk's from cm7 that i want.
I take it cm7 apk's will run fine on miui seen as its running the same base?
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I prefer CM7, I don't like the interface of MIUI. (yes, I just said that)
I want Android, not some iOS-nonsense.
No offense to bmarko, your doing a great job porting it.
Hi everyone...
I'm looking for a ROM that is clean, fast, stable, enables 14 toggle in the pulldown menu and overclocking would be nice. I like the look of the stock UI and everything so not into huge custom themes. What do you folks recommend?
Also, I'm a little confused on one aspect. I know I have to be rooted but do I have to have a custom kernel (like hellcats?)
I have been using check rom since i got my sgs 2 its good , close to stock (with removed useless apps from sammy), comes with options to install different kernel,themes,dialers... etc.
For better Battery backup i suggest use 4 seasons rom but its a themed rom not close to stock.
For first time rooting you need to have CF-root kernel.
Revo checkrom kk5 rules
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I've used SensatioN ROM, MIUI & CyanogenMod.
MIUI should fit you just fine, though you'll have to get an overclocking app.
MIUI 1.12.9 has given me the best battery backup & benchmarks till now.
Visit miuiandroid website for ROM download!
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MIUI has at least 12 toggles in pulldown menu, I'm not sure, but It's also heavily themed
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Simple & Clean 2.4.3
Hi! You might also want to check simple and clean - it offers multiple toggles in the pull down menu, and is fast, stable and bloat-free - many stock apks have been removed and the whole experience is streamlined and close to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320328
hey there!
My TFP is rooted for a long time now and I'm really happy with it. unfortunately sometimes its very slow and the browser crashes and so on.
I feel like I could use a bit more power - or better software.
I decided to use a custom rom, but there are so many and I never used a rom before.
I'm looking for something thats:
- stable
- fast
- (almost) stock ICS
Please help me choose the right thing, I dont wanna screw up here
For a stable, almost stock experience, you'll need to use either AndroWook or Virtuous. I personally prefer AndroWook, but Virtuous is easier to install for most people.
~Azrael's Kiss~
Virtuous is the most popular stock ROM... Androwook being the most popular overall but with heavy tweaks.
I personally use Androwook, but I always found Virtuous to be slightly more stable.
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How is the AOKP M6.1?
In terms of stability how does it compare with the androwook or Virtuous rom?
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Virtuous is the most popular stock ROM... Androwook being the most popular overall but with heavy tweaks.
I personally use Androwook, but I always found Virtuous to be slightly more stable.
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There are options during the Aroma install of AndroWook 2.1 that would allow an almost stock experience (stock kernel, all the bloat, etc...) and it was just as stable as Virtuous when I tried it. The only problem with AndroWook, the additional install options makes it more complicated to install and provide more opportunites for something to go wrong.
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Hello every1
I have been a fan of CM roms since I can remember having an Android phone, always loved the feeling of a clean Android Software.
Too bad samsung always packs touchwiz on its software, I hate its launcher, the icons, the settings menu, notification bar... Everything on it!
The problem I ham having is that going with CM based roms nowadays implies having to leave most of the amazing features of this phone behind, like its amazing camera, CM camera works, but not 100%, keeps giving me trouble and the picture quality cant be compated to Samsung roms.
Does any1 know a Samsung rom with the 100% looks of JB Android ?
Best regards
You could always grab the apex launcher....
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More options in nova
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Hello every1
I have been a fan of CM roms since I can remember having an Android phone, always loved the feeling of a clean Android Software.
Too bad samsung always packs touchwiz on its software, I hate its launcher, the icons, the settings menu, notification bar... Everything on it!
The problem I ham having is that going with CM based roms nowadays implies having to leave most of the amazing features of this phone behind, like its amazing camera, CM camera works, but not 100%, keeps giving me trouble and the picture quality cant be compated to Samsung roms.
Does any1 know a Samsung rom with the 100% looks of JB Android ?
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Just for you I will make a Stock SGS3 ROM that looks like stock Android. Will it be completely AOSP looking? No, but it will be much better for you.
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Just for you I will make a Stock SGS3 ROM that looks like stock Android. Will it be completely AOSP looking? No, but it will be much better for you.
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That's GREAT. But is it possible to have the Jelly Bean SMS app instead of Samsung's (and same thing for Contacts app) ? The Google SMS app is much better (better looks, silent delivery reports,...), and if you can add Samsung features on it (direct call especially) you are a GOD
Looking forward to it.
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Try using the Rom foxhound 1.3. I'm also a big fan of the aosp look. But I dint want to miss out the wonderful features in the latest iteration of touchwiz, after a lot of search, now in this. Just sharing my experience. Anyways roms are always individual preference!!
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Or use FoxHound i forgot about that ROM. Has everything you are looking for.
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katsuru said:
Hello every1
I have been a fan of CM roms since I can remember having an Android phone, always loved the feeling of a clean Android Software.
Too bad samsung always packs touchwiz on its software, I hate its launcher, the icons, the settings menu, notification bar... Everything on it!
The problem I ham having is that going with CM based roms nowadays implies having to leave most of the amazing features of this phone behind, like its amazing camera, CM camera works, but not 100%, keeps giving me trouble and the picture quality cant be compated to Samsung roms.
Does any1 know a Samsung rom with the 100% looks of JB Android ?
Best regards
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You can try Romow N4 ROM. It is a Sammy based ROM with NOVA launcher pre-installed, without any bloatwares, dioxidized and rooted to the likes of many. The only reason in my case where I find this particular ROM great is that there are many features included in it such as in-built call-recorder(stalker app I know) 2 camera apps(Original Sammy and a Nexus's I believe?) , no touchwheeze and bloatwares, no lag on keyboard operations(usually found in many custom jelly bean ROMS) just to name a few. I was on CM10 before but found this a tad better especially for the fact that my OEM(China made RED cables) MHL adaptor works fine with this ROM unlike the latter. So you can give this one a try, it has been my daily driver for about a few days now.
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You can try Romow N4 ROM. It is a Sammy based ROM with NOVA launcher pre-installed, without any bloatwares, dioxidized and rooted to the likes of many.
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Do you mean DEODEXED ?
You know that performance-wise, deodexing a ROM is a huge step backwards, right?
I found absolutely no advantages in the ROM mentioned (Romow N4), and everything it provides can either be installed from the Play Store or uninstalled using Titanium Backup. Besides, it probably is MUCH, MUCH SLOWER than a stock, odexed ROM.
The only advantage of deodexing a ROM is to allow for theming the ROM by changing the resources some apps use (like the framework itself).
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The only advantage of deodexing a ROM is to allow for theming the ROM by changing the resources some apps use (like the framework itself).
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True and if you are peformance driven, then after you are done themeing it then you will odex it back.
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True and if you are peformance driven, then after you are done themeing it then you will odex it back.
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Also true, but that's not something the regular user (which I believe is the case here) will do, or even know how to do. Therefore, my general advice for those who don't know the difference, is to simply avoid deodexed ROMs.
Just use foxhound with an theme
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you can simply freeze touchwiz home and use nova or apex or any other launcher out there and still enjoy the other goodies from samsung.
Everyone talks about Apex and Nova launchers but Holo is the best of them all in my opinion it's just not as widely known as the others, check it out from the market (quite similar to Apex actually but better IMO)
Is there anyone who can tell me difference between oxygen and cm7
There are many Rom but I really don't know what they are different from
Sorry for my poor English .......
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well, afaik the gb version is deodexed and that makes it faster or something, also, it doesn't have a lot of options present on the cyanogenmod roms
Oxygen is a very stripped down rom, while cyanogenmod 7 has a lot of features. Some people prefer oxygen others prefer cm7, it all depends on what you want. Which one is faster and which one gives the best battery life is debatable. I personally prefer cm7, but they're both great roms and I'd recommend you give both roms a try.
I think cm7 and oxygen roms both are based on cyanogenmod.
Both are great roms try both and choose best suits for you.
There is no theme Chooser in oxygen rom but it is there in cm7.
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Both are AOSP roms. Oxygen is highly optimized for speed and being light and minimal as CM7 is for added features.
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Both are AOSP roms. Oxygen is highly optimized for speed and being light and minimal as CM7 is for added features.
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You mentioned AOSP, which make me remember another ROM, AOKP (maybe bad spelling!!!)
Is AOKP the rom which has an unicorn as its mark? I've flashed that rom to enjoy 4.0
I like the ROM most
Can anyone tell what its feafures are?
Thx for all your helping
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AOSP is the standard "made by Google" Android project. EVERY rom derives from this. Even the stock roms.
Both CyanogenMod and Oxygen are modifications/branches from the standard AOSP source trees. Both attempt to fix or enhance what Google achieved with Android. The main difference here are features.
Oxygen is more true to AOSP, with a few additions. Lean, clean and pretty fast. When you start adding apps to make up for missing features like I do since I miss some CM features, it does start to slow down a bit.
CyanogenMod (CM7/9/10) adds a whole bunch or neat features you would usually use other apps for to get the same functionality.
AOPK like CM adds a whole bunch of features that are not available in CM and also shares quite a few, Theme Chooser for instance.
Like previously stated, its all about personal preference. Android is about choice, you get to choose what you want your device to do. The best way to find out, is choose the features you need. Test them all and decide for yourself. Each rom brings its pros and cons, which for the most part balances out. Personally I like CM roms because I like the features and they give me a device more capable than the stock rom.