Hey, gang! I'm running 4.1.2, happily rooted on my Maxx and everything working fine. I've flashed ROMs a couple times in the past when they have provided features or functionality that are noticeably better than the stock OS, so although I'm certainly not an expert I'm also not afraid to try a few things.
I've recently developed an itch to flash CM10 (using Safestrap, and having a kind of dual-boot scenario where I can boot into either CM10 or stock as needed), but from the videos and screenshots I've been able to find it looks almost identical to the stock ROM. I've done a bit of searching, but have yet to find any major differences from stock other than having the bloatware removed. I know a lot of people love CM10, but why? Can someone enlighten me what sets CM10 apart from the stock? If there are some compelling reasons, I'm in...I just haven't found them yet.
Thanks!
PS - I'm also considering Carbon or Liquid...any thoughts on those, too?
thecarlsoncrew said:
Hey, gang! I'm running 4.1.2, happily rooted on my Maxx and everything working fine. I've flashed ROMs a couple times in the past when they have provided features or functionality that are noticeably better than the stock OS, so although I'm certainly not an expert I'm also not afraid to try a few things.
I've recently developed an itch to flash CM10 (using Safestrap, and having a kind of dual-boot scenario where I can boot into either CM10 or stock as needed), but from the videos and screenshots I've been able to find it looks almost identical to the stock ROM. I've done a bit of searching, but have yet to find any major differences from stock other than having the bloatware removed. I know a lot of people love CM10, but why? Can someone enlighten me what sets CM10 apart from the stock? If there are some compelling reasons, I'm in...I just haven't found them yet.
Thanks!
PS - I'm also considering Carbon or Liquid...any thoughts on those, too?
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Theme engine, customization options, etc. (In the settings menu). Also, it allows you to have a later version of android than the stock Rom. Hope this helps.
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Theme engine, customization options, etc. (In the settings menu). Also, it allows you to have a later version of android than the stock Rom. Hope this helps.
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Ah, good to know. I'll do some reading on the theme engine to see what's involved. Thanks!
thecarlsoncrew said:
Ah, good to know. I'll do some reading on the theme engine to see what's involved. Thanks!
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No problem.
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CM10.2 builds are starting to show up now (Android 4.3). We'll never see an official 4.3 upgrade from Motorola, so that'll be the biggest reason to flash a custom ROM, in my opinion.
I don't do much customizing/theming of my phone, but I still prefer CM over the stock ROM. I could probably achieve similar results by just removing/freezing all the bloatware in the stock ROM. Still, CM and other ROMs have features that the stock ROM doesn't.
If you're going to mess around with your phone, rooting definitely gives you the most benefit. Custom ROMs give an incremental benefit. Assuming you're careful and don't brick your phone, there's no downside to trying some of the custom ROMs out. You can even leave your stock ROM intact and switch between it and your custom ROM until you find one you like. I keep coming back to CM10, but I've also tried PacMan and LiquidSmooth. I've heard good things about Carbon and MUIU.
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CM10.2 builds are starting to show up now (Android 4.3). We'll never see an official 4.3 upgrade from Motorola, so that'll be the biggest reason to flash a custom ROM, in my opinion.
I don't do much customizing/theming of my phone, but I still prefer CM over the stock ROM. I could probably achieve similar results by just removing/freezing all the bloatware in the stock ROM. Still, CM and other ROMs have features that the stock ROM doesn't.
If you're going to mess around with your phone, rooting definitely gives you the most benefit. Custom ROMs give an incremental benefit. Assuming you're careful and don't brick your phone, there's no downside to trying some of the custom ROMs out. You can even leave your stock ROM intact and switch between it and your custom ROM until you find one you like. I keep coming back to CM10, but I've also tried PacMan and LiquidSmooth. I've heard good things about Carbon and MUIU.
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That's exactly the kind of thing I wanted to find out. Thanks for your help!
Also the numerous battery and performance tweaks and added security features.
To sum it up, just try it for yourself and you'll know.
neo.ank said:
Also the numerous battery and performance tweaks and added security features.
To sum it up, just try it for yourself and you'll know.
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I think I will, thanks!
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Alright guys, while I patiently await the official ICS upgrade I have decided I wanted to play with some of the roms. I'm a little confused on the whole locked bootloader and stuff that the Razr has. I have the Razr Maxx and wanting to get some pointers on what to do. I want to try MIUI and another ICS build. Should I install Safestrap and then what should I do? I already have it rooted and on .181
Any help I appreciate it, I'm used to installing CWM and going that route but I haven't used a Moto Android in awhile.
collins521 said:
Alright guys, while I patiently await the official ICS upgrade I have decided I wanted to play with some of the roms. I'm a little confused on the whole locked bootloader and stuff that the Razr has. I have the Razr Maxx and wanting to get some pointers on what to do. I want to try MIUI and another ICS build. Should I install Safestrap and then what should I do? I already have it rooted and on .181
Any help I appreciate it, I'm used to installing CWM and going that route but I haven't used a Moto Android in awhile.
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I would definitely install safestrap and get some ROMs' and tweaks going.
To install a ROM follow this guide: http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr-hacks/how-to-install-rom-on-rooted-droid-razr/
For ROMs' I would recommend Gummy and Eclipse. Eclipse for a more stock Gingerbread experience with better battery life and performance. Gummy for an ICS feel with lots of features.
Having a locked bootloader means that we can't flash custom kernels and radios until a bypass is found or Motorola unlocks them for us.
Hope I helped!
Leviathan26 said:
I would definitely install safestrap and get some ROMs' and tweaks going.
To install a ROM follow this guide: http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr-hacks/how-to-install-rom-on-rooted-droid-razr/
For ROMs' I would recommend Gummy and Eclipse. Eclipse for a more stock Gingerbread experience with better battery life and performance. Gummy for an ICS feel with lots of features.
Having a locked bootloader means that we can't flash custom kernels and radios until a bypass is found or Motorola unlocks them for us.
Hope I helped!
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Ya I figured out the kernels and radios from the bootloader but I also wanted to make sure I don't fubar my upgrade path and be able to upgrade on official ICS when it drops. I know to stay away from some of the leaks from reading what people are saying on here and other forums.
Also if I have this safestrapped, flash a rom and then want to go back to stock the way I have it laid out I can just relock or whatever it is in recovery and it will boot into stock instead of the custom rom?
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Also if I have this safestrapped, flash a rom and then want to go back to stock the way I have it laid out I can just relock or whatever it is in recovery and it will boot into stock instead of the custom rom?
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Yes, if you toggle safe system when your in the safe system/system you have the custom ROM installed on all your data from your original ROm will be restored. Ask questions if you're confused, nobody likes a data wiped phone.
Also, I know this is probably a redundant comment, but be SURE to make a nandroid backup of your stock rom, just so in case things go pear-shaped you can always reflash back to before the problem.
Be warned though that many of the ICS builds currently do have some bugs...
Most notable is the lack of hardware acceleration, which means no Flash or embedded videos until the official ICS is released...Not a hugely big deal for me, but some find this crucial.
I have been using J.Y.Daddy's port of CM9 for GSM and I love it. Very good looking rom, excellent features and intuitive organisation. Overall, 10/10. Definately would bang.
But yeah, nandroid backup is key. Just keep it on a USB stick nearby if you have little space on you SD.
Have a ball with custom roms man! It's what makes Android the best OS in my opinion.
Not sure exactly what to ask to really get a good answer, so I'll just lay a bit of history out and explain my thoughts.
Okie doke. So I have an Optimus G, yes, the E970, but it was apparently a test phone - not for sale on the side of the back casing, all that jazz. At first, this didn't cause any trouble at all, really. I've flashed ROMs and kernels up flawlessly without experiencing problems outside the normal ones that others had. I noticed difficulty in doing this more and more as after I flashed houstonn's RB ROM. I found I could use 4/20 and below versions with no problem.
List of ROMS I can flash successfully and use for indefinite amount of time:
SnowJB
SnowJB's Carbon ROM
CFX ROM
Any RootBox ROM before 4/26
CM 10.1 from OA Dev
Liquid Smooth
So I've been thinking it has to be a kernel issue. But that's also weird, because up until recently, I was able to flash any kernel on all of those ROMs. So I tested it out. If I use those those ROMs without flashing kernels, I'm good to go. I can even flash radios fine. However, I CANNOT flash the houcha kernel on any of those ROMs, or I can't boot (LG splash, then backlit blackness for indefinite amount of time). Same with MysteryEmtotionz -- ROMs will not boot with 5.1.1. Haven't tried any before that. Houcha kernels before the "geeb" updates, like v12 and below, I was able to use.
I have LGNPST'd so many times to wipe my phone of any kind of data I think would interfere. I've used the kernel cleaner script before flashing kernels too to see if it works to no avail. I've formatted my internal AND external in case anything may have been left over and interfering.
I would appreciate any kind of help or direction with this because I'm totally lost. I enjoy all of these ROMs, I really do. However, I like the sound of the features of the kernels, like the amplified sound and awesome variety of governors being added and would LOVE (practically begging) to have this issue solved.
Btw, using TWRP v2.5.0.0 for all of this. Tried CWM when it first occurred and somehow lost my recovery and had to LGNPST, so I've been avoiding it.
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Not sure exactly what to ask to really get a good answer, so I'll just lay a bit of history out and explain my thoughts.
Okie doke. So I have an Optimus G, yes, the E970, but it was apparently a test phone - not for sale on the side of the back casing, all that jazz. At first, this didn't cause any trouble at all, really. I've flashed ROMs and kernels up flawlessly without experiencing problems outside the normal ones that others had. I noticed difficulty in doing this more and more as after I flashed houstonn's RB ROM. I found I could use 4/20 and below versions with no problem.
List of ROMS I can flash successfully and use for indefinite amount of time:
SnowJB
SnowJB's Carbon ROM
CFX ROM
Any RootBox ROM before 4/26
CM 10.1 from OA Dev
Liquid Smooth
So I've been thinking it has to be a kernel issue. But that's also weird, because up until recently, I was able to flash any kernel on all of those ROMs. So I tested it out. If I use those those ROMs without flashing kernels, I'm good to go. I can even flash radios fine. However, I CANNOT flash the houcha kernel on any of those ROMs, or I can't boot (LG splash, then backlit blackness for indefinite amount of time). Same with MysteryEmtotionz -- ROMs will not boot with 5.1.1. Haven't tried any before that. Houcha kernels before the "geeb" updates, like v12 and below, I was able to use.
I have LGNPST'd so many times to wipe my phone of any kind of data I think would interfere. I've used the kernel cleaner script before flashing kernels too to see if it works to no avail. I've formatted my internal AND external in case anything may have been left over and interfering.
I would appreciate any kind of help or direction with this because I'm totally lost. I enjoy all of these ROMs, I really do. However, I like the sound of the features of the kernels, like the amplified sound and awesome variety of governors being added and would LOVE (practically begging) to have this issue solved.
Btw, using TWRP v2.5.0.0 for all of this. Tried CWM when it first occurred and somehow lost my recovery and had to LGNPST, so I've been avoiding it.
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ME's kernel b18c1 or w/e is for stock roms only, and houcha is for AOSP roms only. Have you done JellyBean OTA?
N12X93R said:
Not sure exactly what to ask to really get a good answer, so I'll just lay a bit of history out and explain my thoughts.
Okie doke. So I have an Optimus G, yes, the E970, but it was apparently a test phone - not for sale on the side of the back casing, all that jazz. At first, this didn't cause any trouble at all, really. I've flashed ROMs and kernels up flawlessly without experiencing problems outside the normal ones that others had. I noticed difficulty in doing this more and more as after I flashed houstonn's RB ROM. I found I could use 4/20 and below versions with no problem.
List of ROMS I can flash successfully and use for indefinite amount of time:
SnowJB
SnowJB's Carbon ROM
CFX ROM
Any RootBox ROM before 4/26
CM 10.1 from OA Dev
Liquid Smooth
So I've been thinking it has to be a kernel issue. But that's also weird, because up until recently, I was able to flash any kernel on all of those ROMs. So I tested it out. If I use those those ROMs without flashing kernels, I'm good to go. I can even flash radios fine. However, I CANNOT flash the houcha kernel on any of those ROMs, or I can't boot (LG splash, then backlit blackness for indefinite amount of time). Same with MysteryEmtotionz -- ROMs will not boot with 5.1.1. Haven't tried any before that. Houcha kernels before the "geeb" updates, like v12 and below, I was able to use.
I have LGNPST'd so many times to wipe my phone of any kind of data I think would interfere. I've used the kernel cleaner script before flashing kernels too to see if it works to no avail. I've formatted my internal AND external in case anything may have been left over and interfering.
I would appreciate any kind of help or direction with this because I'm totally lost. I enjoy all of these ROMs, I really do. However, I like the sound of the features of the kernels, like the amplified sound and awesome variety of governors being added and would LOVE (practically begging) to have this issue solved.
Btw, using TWRP v2.5.0.0 for all of this. Tried CWM when it first occurred and somehow lost my recovery and had to LGNPST, so I've been avoiding it.
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Sounds like you need either OTA to 4.1.2 or LGNPST to it. Or you need to use teenybin to update your partitions. I believe on rootbox page it says that anything after a certain date (I believe it's 4/26) you need to be running off 4.1.2 firmware.
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Drock is correct. That's your problem. You need to use lgnpst to flash teeny bin.
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ME's kernel b18c1 or w/e is for stock roms only, and houcha is for AOSP roms only. Have you done JellyBean OTA?
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Sounds like you need either OTA to 4.1.2 or LGNPST to it. Or you need to use teenybin to update your partitions. I believe on rootbox page it says that anything after a certain date (I believe it's 4/26) you need to be running off 4.1.2 firmware.
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I've always OTA'd to 4.1.2. so I assume my rpm/tz to be updated. Is there any definite way I can check after being OTA updated to 4.1.2?
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I've always OTA'd to 4.1.2. so I assume my rpm/tz to be updated. Is there any definite way I can check after being OTA updated to 4.1.2?
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If you've OTA'd then it is updated.
It seems that if I format data with TWRP, as in select format data and type yes to proceed, I can flash those ROMs with only slight difficulty and confidently flash other kernels with no problem. Odd issue it seems, but at least there's a fix. Thanks for your help!
I'm looking to update from Android 4.0.4. My SGH i777 is rooted from last year.
I have the clockwork mod recovery installed from last year. Using AOKP I think.
There's ROM's for 4.3 but I don't see any kernels posted here. Can someone point me in the right direction? Apparently the sg2 has left the limelight for a while now.
Once I get the kernel updated, does anyone have any good ROMs to recommend?
Thanks
ps You guys are an awesome community.
Which rom is a personal matter. You should try them yourself to see what you like. If you want Samsung Touchwiz based firmware, the latest version will be 4.1.2. To get 4.2.2 or 4.3, you will have to go with one of the AOSP based roms.
Since you have a custom kernel with CWM Recovery, just pick the firmware you want to try and flash it in recovery. You don't need to install another kernel first.
Wait, so all I have to do is pick another ROM? That's it? No firmware update?
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Wait, so all I have to do is pick another ROM? That's it? No firmware update?
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firmware update? no. Whether 4.0.4 or 2.3.whatever, you already have have root/cwm; all that's left is a some recommended housecleaning*, then flash whatever ROM you want.
*either:
rom-cleaning-script
or:
factory reset
+format system
Mind = blown. Thanks so much guys!
In my experience with custom ROMs, I found that ShoStock3 v4.0 and UCMD8 v2.2 COOKED give the best battery life and stability, but I use the stock kernel for ShoStock and AJK v4.9 for UCMD8 COOKED. CM/PA/AOKP have given me subpar results in terms of stability and, most importantly (for me anyway), battery life. This is not to say that those other ROMs are bad, but for me, those haven't been working out. Your mileage may vary. Just my $0.02.
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I'm looking to update from Android 4.0.4. My SGH i777 is rooted from last year.
I have the clockwork mod recovery installed from last year. Using AOKP I think.
There's ROM's for 4.3 but I don't see any kernels posted here. Can someone point me in the right direction? Apparently the sg2 has left the limelight for a while now.
Once I get the kernel updated, does anyone have any good ROMs to recommend?
Thanks
ps You guys are an awesome community.
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So you're looking for a rom. The rom you use will all depend on the type of software you like. If you like touchwiz, I recommend Shostock 3 4.0 or the Cooked Rom. If you're looking for a AOKP Android 4.2.2 rom, then I would use the Resurrection Remix rom, but remember, all roms differ on every phone. Not everyone gets the same results. I wouldn't use a 4.3 rom because its fairly new and pretty unstable on some phones, but if you really want to, I got the best results on the Carbon rom, but the battery life wasn't so good. Also, a lot of the 4.2 and 4.3 roms require you to flash gapps, which are the google apps for you phone. If you're looking for kernels, the usually come with the rom you download, so you don't really need to get a kernel. If you really want the extra customization and tweaks, there are some kernels out there, including AJK, Jeboo, and STI, that you can flash. I personally use AJK on a lot of my roms because I found it to be the most sucessful. I am running Shostock 3 with jeboo kernal right now. Shostock 3 has good performance, stability, and battery life and is touchwiz. So yeah, keep all this in mind when flashing a kernal. You don't to connect your phone to the computer or anything to flash a kernel. If you're rooted, you just have to have the rom in your phone storage or SD card and go into clockworkmod recovery and flash. Hope this helps and good luck on finding a rom that's right for you!
Unfortunately it seems like UPDATED ROM selection (atleast TouchWiz anyways) is a little slim now a days with this phone being all locked down and such. I have been running Hyperdrive forever, but was thinking about trying something else. I like something that has everything working and similar to stock (TWRP or AOSP)...just seeing what you guys recommend
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Unfortunately it seems like UPDATED ROM selection (atleast TouchWiz anyways) is a little slim now a days with this phone being all locked down and such. I have been running Hyperdrive forever, but was thinking about trying something else. I like something that has everything working and similar to stock (TWRP or AOSP)...just seeing what you guys recommend
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Ive tried every rom in here and honestly the latest update mj7 rooted is the smoothest I've used. (No theme hub but I prefer reliability and speed, your not gonna get that unless you have the latest samsung kernel)
I am still on Hyperdrive 10.2, which is 4.2.2 I think. Hopefully sbreen comes out with a 4.3 or a 4.4 ROM soon that we can play with.
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Ive tried every rom in here and honestly the latest update mj7 rooted is the smoothest I've used. (No theme hub but I prefer reliability and speed, your not gonna get that unless you have the latest samsung kernel)
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Hmm....I may check that out
I am assuming you are referring to this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611
hi, i am new to this forum and also to the rooting process..i have rooted my note 3 and with some help from here also got me a custom recovery installed.. now i would like to get a custom rom and was wondering which would be the best one to have and also if i could be pointed in the right direction on how to go about doing it..i really appreciate the help..thx!
Read the sticky threads. There is no such thing as the best ROM. You should read about the process and read some more if you don't know how to flash a ROM.
You could brick your device easy enough so take your time and research thru the note 3 forums.
Good luck
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hi, i am new to this forum and also to the rooting process..i have rooted my note 3 and with some help from here also got me a custom recovery installed.. now i would like to get a custom rom and was wondering which would be the best one to have and also if i could be pointed in the right direction on how to go about doing it..i really appreciate the help..thx!
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First, head over to my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 and get the info to flash a ROM. The very first thing you should do is debloat your stock rom here is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 . Take your stock rooted, and debloated ROM and make a backup of it so you always have a base to restore from if something goes wrong. Also make a copy of your efs file its on the root of your system you can find this with a file manager like Root Explorer. Put the copy of efs file in a safe place, if the one in your device gets corrupted you will need it. A few simple things up front will make flashing fun.
As far as which is best is up to you, remember anything ported from another type of phone will always have things that don't work. With AOSP roms like CM 12 you lose features on your note 3, but you gain speed and simplicity. ALWAYS remember what version of KITKAT your on like NC4 4.4.4 and choose a new ROM that is based on the same version KITKAT you have on your device. Enjoy!!!!
jimzweb1 said:
First, head over to my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 and get the info to flash a ROM. The very first thing you should do is debloat your stock rom here is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 . Take your stock rooted, and debloated ROM and make a backup of it so you always have a base to restore from if something goes wrong. Also make a copy of your efs file its on the root of your system you can find this with a file manager like Root Explorer. Put the copy of efs file in a safe place, if the one in your device gets corrupted you will need it. A few simple things up front will make flashing fun.
As far as which is best is up to you, remember anything ported from another type of phone will always have things that don't work. With AOSP roms like CM 12 you lose features on your note 3, but you gain speed and simplicity. ALWAYS remember what version of KITKAT your on like NC4 4.4.4 and choose a new ROM that is based on the same version KITKAT you have on your device. Enjoy!!!!
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tyvm!
Decisions decisions....
I'm in the same boat. I've just read through the different ROM's available for NH7.
Could someone point me to which ROM is the:
Cleanest
Closest to STOCK
Fully functional
Lightest (without all the crazy extras that are almost never used)
Most stable. No beta's, if's, maybe's, might work ROM's (certain functions, apps, features etc...)....
I'm setting up a sprint phone for my sister....so nothing fancy. Turn on. Turn off. No bugs. Stable. Something that just works without all the bloatware.
Thanks guys.
iunlock said:
I'm in the same boat. I've just read through the different ROM's available for NH7.
Could someone point me to which ROM is the:
Cleanest
Closest to STOCK
Fully functional
Lightest (without all the crazy extras that are almost never used)
Most stable. No beta's, if's, maybe's, might work ROM's (certain functions, apps, features etc...)....
I'm setting up a sprint phone for my sister....so nothing fancy. Turn on. Turn off. No bugs. Stable. Something that just works without all the bloatware.
Thanks guys.
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well nh7 isnt latest stock nk4. is if its for your sister keep it stock.
iunlock said:
I'm in the same boat. I've just read through the different ROM's available for NH7.
Could someone point me to which ROM is the:
Cleanest
Closest to STOCK
Fully functional
Lightest (without all the crazy extras that are almost never used)
Most stable. No beta's, if's, maybe's, might work ROM's (certain functions, apps, features etc...)....
I'm setting up a sprint phone for my sister....so nothing fancy. Turn on. Turn off. No bugs. Stable. Something that just works without all the bloatware.
Thanks guys.
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Well I'm going to assume her device is on NH7. There are two rom out there freeza's NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664 ( go for the odex version ) or the Classic Rom NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/development/classic-rom-4-4-4-nh7-t3012725
Neither of these roms is debloated, but with a little work could be daily drivers. OR if you want something stripped down and stable you could with AOSP (KK) C-ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739968 run it with a LeanKernel here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488233 and that's about as minimalistic as you can get.
Last option what I did for my daughter. Downgraded the device to NC5 the most stable version of KitKat removed KNOX, and debloated it myself there is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 .
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Well I'm going to assume her device is on NH7. There are two rom out there freeza's NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664 ( go for the odex version ) or the Classic Rom NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/development/classic-rom-4-4-4-nh7-t3012725
Neither of these roms is debloated, but with a little work could be daily drivers. OR if you want something stripped down and stable you could with AOSP (KK) C-ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739968 run it with a LeanKernel here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488233 and that's about as minimalistic as you can get.
Last option what I did for my daughter. Downgraded the device to NC5 the most stable version of KitKat removed KNOX, and debloated it myself there is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 .
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Excellent. Thanks for talking the time to guide me in the right direction.
Yes, the phone is currently on NH7 at the moment. You had mentioned that neither of freeza's or the classic rom is debloated? I take it that I'd be able to uninstall and just delete the apps that I don't need yes?
Going the ASOP KK C-ROM sounds enticing coupled with using the LeanKernel....hhmmm...... Will the Note 3 lose any of its Note functionality by going with the ASOP ROM? Any known issues?
When you downgraded to NC5, did you just leave it stock and manually de-bloat it? If doing this is the most stable for KK, I may just go this route. I did read the thread about debloating...great stuff....this seems to be the cleanest while on the stock ROM....
Thanks again!
iunlock said:
Excellent. Thanks for talking the time to guide me in the right direction.
Yes, the phone is currently on NH7 at the moment. You had mentioned that neither of freeza's or the classic rom is debloated? I take it that I'd be able to uninstall and just delete the apps that I don't need yes?
Going the ASOP KK C-ROM sounds enticing coupled with using the LeanKernel....hhmmm...... Will the Note 3 lose any of its Note functionality by going with the ASOP ROM? Any known issues?
When you downgraded to NC5, did you just leave it stock and manually de-bloat it? If doing this is the most stable for KK, I may just go this route. I did read the thread about debloating...great stuff....this seems to be the cleanest while on the stock ROM....
Thanks again!
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Yes you can delete/uninstall/freeze app you are not using. Anything not running gives you greater battery life and a faster device. Please remember to make a backup of your stock your rooted NH7 FIRST !!! That way if you delete an app and something goes wrong you can can restore the backup and start again.
AOSP has come a long way, most of the note 3 features work, a few small features don't. But as with all AOSP roms they designed to be streamlined and fast so you do give up some features for that. I debloated NC5, there is stuff on these KitKat roms you will never use, stuff for other countries.