Recommend me a ROM suited for my taste! - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, I know people asking for BEST ROM is annoying but I want to ask based on my tastes which are:
-Improved Battery Life
-Fast
-no bloatware
-looks like stock firmware (so no exaggerated themes and icons)
P.S I have been on OMEGA forever, it's my first custom rom I ever used for 1 year and now I'm sick of it, v35 (I think) was fine at the time and then after I updated to v37, to v42, etc and now too many new bugs and updating is too often for very minor changes and battery life has got worse.
Now I have a new S3 so I want to try a new firmware.:good:

MazingerZed said:
Hello, I know people asking for BEST ROM is annoying but I want to ask based on my tastes which are:
-Improved Battery Life
-Fast
-no bloatware
-looks like stock firmware (so no exaggerated themes and icons)
P.S I have been on OMEGA forever, it's my first custom rom I ever used for 1 year and now I'm sick of it, v35 (I think) was fine at the time and then after I updated to v37, to v42, etc and now too many new bugs and updating is too often for very minor changes and battery life has got worse.
Now I have a new S3 so I want to try a new firmware.:good:
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No. Just try them all. No one can tell you what ROM can suit your taste. Also... knowing that BEST ROM threads are prohibited... so why post them at all?

SignetSphere said:
No. Just try them all. No one can tell you what ROM can suit your taste. Also... knowing that BEST ROM threads are prohibited... so why post them at all?
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Because I have stated my wants, I have not asked for the BEST I have asked for the recommended one for the credentials listed above, the latest omega is buggy and battery life is worse so that's why i ask

MazingerZed said:
Because I have stated my wants, I have not asked for the BEST I have asked for the recommended one for the credentials listed above, the latest omega is buggy and battery life is worse so that's why i ask
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Still categorizes as a best rom thread. There are a bunch lying around so don't be lazy and try them all because in the end only you can tell what best for your device and not other peoples' opinion. One more thing you should post questions on the Q&A section and not the General section.

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As a Development Forum we are just as much (if not more) about the journey. I've read so many comments like "I don't have time to read all of the threads" or "I don't care how it works, just that it does". These very statements are contrary to the heart & soul of XDA-Devs and that is why the backlash is so strong.
Let me be very clear on this: IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE JOURNEY THEN YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T BE HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
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[Q] Almost ashamed to ask, but what are the "top" ROM's?

I browsed through the development section and there is SO MUCH STUFF THERE. :/
Even if I read it all I would still not really get a good answer to my question:
What are the most popular, consistently maintained and stable ROM's out there that aren't heavily themed (I like AOSP or close, not MIUI)?
I've used CyanogenMod on my Nexus but it's still in experimental phase for SG2 and I don't really want to start off my new uberphone with broken stuff.
So far from what I've gathered is that Villainrom is at least consistently maintained, but their website is almost devoid of any information in regards to looks and features.
Batista70(?) also sounds like a relatively popular choice?
I realize this sounds like a completely idiotic question from someone that's too lazy to read, but honestly to answer this question you can't just read for a few hours, you need to have been around the community for a longer time to get the feel of everything.
bjarnia said:
I browsed through the development section and there is SO MUCH STUFF THERE. :/
Even if I read it all I would still not really get a good answer to my question:
What are the most popular, consistently maintained and stable ROM's out there that aren't heavily themed (I like AOSP or close, not MIUI)?
I've used CyanogenMod on my Nexus but it's still in experimental phase for SG2 and I don't really want to start off my new uberphone with broken stuff.
So far from what I've gathered is that Villainrom is at least consistently maintained, but their website is almost devoid of any information in regards to looks and features.
Batista70(?) also sounds like a relatively popular choice?
I realize this sounds like a completely idiotic question from someone that's too lazy to read, but honestly to answer this question you can't just read for a few hours, you need to have been around the community for a longer time to get the feel of everything.
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You are correct if you want an honest opinion look yourself try them their are a billion users asking the same question with the same answer their is no best rom .
Why not start with the simplest rom that you understand what's on it and how to flash it .
Then work your way through others .
jje
Atm, i think the best roms (no one over the other, they all good the same)
Batista70 Foxhoud 2.0
Villainrom 3.0
Leomar 2.7
those are the roms i personally tested, and looks like also the most "used" by the community.
Im sorry if i didnt listed someone else rom, it's only because i didnt tested personally.
All the 3 are KI3 (2.3.5) based, so they may have few bugs/instability since 2.3.5 is less than 1 week old.
For the KH3 (2.3.4) every rom is very stable and works fine, i personally tested:
Cognition 1.5.1
Lite'ning 6.1
Checkrom v3
If you want a not perfect (few bugs) but totally different rom, i suggest you to try gangsterjoop Miui 1.9.23 or Galnet Miui 1.9.23
rembrandtlnx said:
those are the roms i personally tested, and looks like also the most "used" by the community.
Im sorry if i didnt listed someone else rom, it's only because i didnt tested personally.
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I know my english sux sorry
rembrandtlnx said:
I know my english sux sorry
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That was actually more a roll of the eyes to this type of question. It gets answers like yours (no offence meant) where people just tell you what they use. Not many people have done extensive testing of every single available ROM, but people still keep asking these lame questions.
Also 'best' is very personal, unless one gives certain criteria.
I agree I'm new here and the selection is daunting. I've HAD,
HTC Tattoo
HTC Desire
ZTE Blade
Moto Defy
HTC HD2
Sony X10
This phones section seems even bigger than the HD2 forum!
Ephumuris
the best rom out there with regarding battery life and looks is..................
the one that will suit your needs and that YOU have to find out and experiment buddy.
its all good for us to tell you which one is good but unless you dont try for yourself you wont know..
but if you want a choice i recommend VillainRom or Batista two that i use back and forth or even CheckRom
but whatever you do make sure you read through each roms thread and take it from there...happy flashing

I come from another phone development.. help me

Hey guys, I come from the "Mytouch 3G Slide" development forum, and well..
You guys just have so much its getting me lost lol.
My question is:
with sooooooooooo many roms.. which are the most used and people like the most?
Something that has features to impress the person next to you, its fun, fast, and nice.
Where I come from there's mostly just Cyanogen Roms.. so yeah, im lost, you guys have a LOT of roms.
xologist said:
Hey guys, I come from the "Mytouch 3G Slide" development forum, and well..
You guys just have so much its getting me lost lol.
My question is:
with sooooooooooo many roms.. which are the most used and people like the most?
Any
this topic is repeated day after day and gets locked by the mods
You could try search >> best roms
Something that has features to impress the person next to you, its fun, fast, and nice.
Person next to me would not be impressed by such .
We have rom development section if you cannot read and understand the details for individual roms dont flash stick with stock .
jje
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Look all I want to know is which ROM(s) are good.. You guys have tried them, I have NOT.
I want experience from people who have tried them.
I have rooted LOTS of devices..
Dont go assuming I can't root because I'm posting a simple question.
The ones I tried and that I like the most are:
CriskeloRom V34 (under Galaxy SII Android Development)
CheckROM Revolution V4 (under Galaxy SII Original Android Development)
I hope that helps
Good place to get started
Best way to get started with roms on the SGS2 is go visit here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Regards,
John.
one mans good is another mans poor
just read through some of the more popular threads, you can see the number of replies in each one, and flash it if you want to. If you dont like it, flash something different.
Its not rocket science
I've used Checkrom, Criskelo Rom & Hyperdroid. Personal fave is hyperdroid rom. Fast, fluid and amazing battery life
xologist said:
Look all I want to know is which ROM(s) are good.. You guys have tried them, I have NOT.
I want experience from people who have tried them.
I have rooted LOTS of devices..
Dont go assuming I can't root because I'm posting a simple question.
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CheckROM ftw!! bundled with either siyah or speedmod you've got yourself a winner
Thank you all!
That was very helpful
btw, I thanked all of you.
I can't come into this train wreck of a thread without asking why you feel the need to have a 600 pixel high signature?
Try FluxMOD best battery life hehehe
CdTDroiD said:
Try FluxMOD best battery life hehehe
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Lolzz OP then please check my signature for WickedROM...lol

[CLOSE or DELETE TOPIC PLEASE ]

Hi Guys, Which rom is the best ICS rom at the moment?
I just installed the "ONLINE* Δ AndyX ROM™ v5.1 - XXLPB - Android ICS 4.0.3" rom but maybe there are better ICS ROM?
Please share your experience with your ICS ROM: Battery life and stability.
Thnx!
Best ICS rom is the one you try yourself because no two users will have the same experience with a given rom/kernel due to different phone setup, different usage patterns & the phones themselves coming out of the factory slightly different.
I'm betting this thread is closed within a few hrs.
Close topic please
MistahBungle said:
Best ICS rom is the one you try yourself because no two users will have the same experience with a given rom/kernel due to different phone setup, different usage patterns & the phones themselves coming out of the factory slightly different.
I'm betting this thread is closed within a few hrs.
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oke but when allot of users are telling for example that one ICS rom is perfect for them it does tell something about the rom itself.
But maybe it's to soon to ask which ICS rom is the best because all ICS roms are not stable enough for daily usage..
Maybe i rather think about that first before creating this topic AArrgh it's monday.. can't think clear
If a MOD can close this topic, go ahead.... sorry guys
ritchie.tomasouw said:
oke but when allot of users are telling for example that one ICS rom is perfect for them it does tell something about the rom itself.
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So following your logic, what will be the difference in this thread, lots of users telling their opinion, and other threads where they already told their opinion? :/
TheSaw said:
So following your logic, what will be the difference in this thread, lots of users telling their opinion, and other threads where they already told their opinion? :/
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allready explaind.... it's monday, not my best day of the week I should have think before making this topic
What's going on? I used to delete/close maybe 1 of these every day or two, now I literally am closing 3 per day. It's like some "what's the best rom" botnet has come to life
Closed.

[Q] Whats your favorite battery saving roms? (SGH-I777)

I was just curious to what are some of the better battery saving roms out their. I have a samsung galaxay s 2 i777 and after the dreadful 2.3.6 update my phones battery dies before the end of the day (thats if i dont use it) and withing 12 hours if i use it through the day. Im looking for a flashy rom that does not take up to much battery life anything better than this 2.3.6 att update would be great. So what is your favorite battery saving rom, and why?
sorry, but this thread is going to die...
why's that, this is a general question after all.
ferls1985 said:
why's that, this is a general question after all.
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Understood...
Unfortunately, the mods don't like people getting into spitting matches over which ROM is better. Typically they will spiral out of control.
Your best bet is to just peruse the forums and try multiple ROMs and find what is best for you.
ferls1985 said:
I was just curious to what are some of the better battery saving roms out their. I have a samsung galaxay s 2 i777 and after the dreadful 2.3.6 update my phones battery dies before the end of the day (thats if i dont use it) and withing 12 hours if i use it through the day. Im looking for a flashy rom that does not take up to much battery life anything better than this 2.3.6 att update would be great. So what is your favorite battery saving rom, and why?
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ROMs are like girlfriends, you can pick the good looking one, but that does not mean that she wont nag. Younger is not always better.
I have been in a quest for this very thing and I can tell you that so much depends on your usage patterns, applications you install, and other stuff, that there is no perfect solutions.
Given where you are, I would go to this thread and read as much as you can. Probably the single best place to learn how to figure out the root cause and the strength/weakness of a ROM base:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308030
So to answer you with my personal view is that:
- I cannot use the Hellraised ROMs due to my requirement to have password
- Many have had good experience with Hellraised ROMs, so if you do not have that restriction (PIN or PW), I would try that
- So from the i777 base, the best battery life for me came from UnNamed 1.3.2 with DD kernel. I still have significant battery problems, but that gives me the best
jhermit said:
ROMs are like girlfriends, you can pick the good looking one, but that does not mean that she wont nag. Younger is not always better.
I have been in a quest for this very thing and I can tell you that so much depends on your usage patterns, applications you install, and other stuff, that there is no perfect solutions.
Given where you are, I would go to this thread and read as much as you can. Probably the single best place to learn how to figure out the root cause and the strength/weakness of a ROM base:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308030
So to answer you with my personal view is that:
- I cannot use the Hellraised ROMs due to my requirement to have password
- Many have had good experience with Hellraised ROMs, so if you do not have that restriction (PIN or PW), I would try that
- So from the i777 base, the best battery life for me came from UnNamed 1.3.2 with DD kernel. I still have significant battery problems, but that gives me the best
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+1
Well said concurred
jhermit said:
ROMs are like girlfriends, you can pick the good looking one, but that does not mean that she wont nag. Younger is not always better.
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Best simile ever!
Ya, these threads dont usually produce good wholesome conversations... it usually turns into a popularity contest and different Devs dont like to see that.
However, for battery saving, there is a good thread going on here with awesome data.
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[Q] New JB (4.1.2/4.2.2) ROM?

Well, after a while (too much time) with dual boot ICS ROMs - Stock 4.0.3 LPG & PFittech ROM 4.0.4 (with siyah kernel), I kinda lost with all the new ROMs, all looks the same but one have options that other haven't and vice versa....
First I wanna know if there is any stable JB ROM (AOKP, not intresting in Stock)?
The 4.2.2 ROMs are stable enough? what the main problems this ROMs have?
I made a pool, just to know a little bit more about the statistic (if someone will cooperate ) of how many users using each ROM, also can post here and share recommands...I want to flash a new ROM and hope to get some info before I'm doing that
Aokp 4.1.2 official is perfectly stable n works great with siyah kernel 5. Its has no problem at all.
Some roms 4.2.2 are not perfect.they work well but most of them have a very poor battery duration.
In my opinion the only 4.2.2 roms i d use d be: sentinel rom. Aokp. Slimbean. I tested a lot of roms 4.2.2( cm rootbox carbon hct thinking etc) n in this 3 i had no problems at all n good battery life( liquid smooth 2.4 is also great. But liquidsmooth team stop supporting our device so the rom file is lost)
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk 2
Sniff.....sniff......
Oh yes, this is a better ROM thread.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Sniff.....sniff......
Oh yes, this is a better ROM thread.
Sent from the little guy
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Don't know where you find any mention to "bettet/best" rom, all I ask is if the JB roms are stable enough to flash (its been a while last time I've checked) and just for the record to know which rom ppl here using (from the above, cuz all of them looks almost the same)
I also would like to know if there is any bugs or something I should know about the new versions before I'm flashing it.
But if you don't want to help with this, its fine by me.
@Raagh - thanks for reply mate, good to know that the 4.1.2 versions are finally stables!
There are bugs, as always. We got threads about it and fixes for -almost - all of them.
There's no "better ROM" mention, you're right. Tho there are a couple of queries about how stable are those ROM you happened to mention.
You need to try them out one by one or you can read the 1000 pages of the official jb thread sticked in the general forum.
That being said there's no room for any advice on what ROM you should flash, so it won't be -as- a better ROM thread.
Sent from the little guy
as gastonw said
There are bugs, as always. We got threads about it and fixes for -almost - all of them.
There's no "better ROM" mention, you're right. Tho there are a couple of queries about how stable are those ROM you happened to mention.
You need to try them out one by one or you can read the 1000 pages of the official jb thread sticked in the general forum.
That being said there's no room for any advice on what ROM you should flash, so it won't be -as- a better ROM thread.
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just adding on ...
all depends oh what flavor you like ... all the ROM's have there own features dislikes and likes to every individual person... as in kernels as well its matter of preference of what you like ...good luck hope you find the one you like
Its perfectly clear that this is basically a "What is best rom" thread which is against the rules!
If you want to know what is the best/most stable or however you want to put you should TRY THEM AND FIND OUT!
All these type of threads do is result in the same subjective opinions nothing more, If you want those kinds of threads dont create new ones use the search button!
Also READ sticky topics!
Thread reported for obvious reasons!
Sheer laziness :-/
Maybe its because of the poll that I've opened you may tought its "another BEST rom thread".
Seems like some people here getting 'self-righteous', since the last time I've visited...
A simple question that become a spam one, thanks to the 'righteous' "guards" // AKA bootlickers.
I pretty 'seated' about flashing new ROMs, I know most of you don't, but I've flashed a lot of ROMs before I've got the two I mention at the first post, you can call it lazyness, I call it doing home-work before flashing 10 ROMs, I prefer focus on 2 or 3 ROMs to check...
Anyway, I have no idea how to delete the poll (some dumbs may thought its 'what is better rom' post because of this stupid poll, the aim was to see the distribution of the people who use these popular roms, but no one never choose anyway.)
Still - I've got my answers, thanks to @Raagh @gastonw and @slimlo for the informative answers, I naively thought it was a simple question and after a while people could direct me more to something specific.
You can close this thread, thanks again for the above guys and for the 'self-righteous'//bootlickers - hope you'll had a better popularity next time.
The question is, why shouldn't you flash & test a bunch of roms to find one that has what you want/one you like the same as almost everyone else here ? The whole point of hanging around a place like XDA is you like messing around with your phone - yourself. Not have everyone else do it for you.
If that's not your bag, you're probably in the wrong place.
Thread closed as its a Best ROM thread.

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