Since the release of the first S5 transformation ROM people are wondering which one they should choose. And while other custom roms try to achieve very different goals, the S5 transformation ROMs are all trying to do the same: bring as much look, feel AND functionality from the original S5 to our beloved S3. Therefore it's much more difficult to distinguish the differences and to make a recommendation.
I wish that these 3 brilliant developers would build a team to develop one ultimate ROM, but since I don't believe that we'll see this in the near future, I desided to open this new thread to help the undecided ones finding the best choice.
Goals of this thread:
I'd like to read the experiences you had with one or more of the 3 ROMs. Let's help everyone who has no clue which one of this ROMs is the best for him.
Guidelines:
Keep it simple and only about what it does or doesn't do.
Always keep in mind that these ROMs aim to transform your S3 as good as possible into an S5. So please don't talk about features you would like to see that aren't supported by the original S5.
Don't rate things bad because you don't like how they work (for example recents button) although that's exactly how the S5 works.
Remain objective. Only rate the product, not the update frequency, not how polite the developer answers your questions etc.
Write more than on line. "Great ROM" or "I don't like it" doesn't help anyone.
Keep it up to date. Don't talk about how bad V4 of a ROM is if the current release is V8 (at the time I open this thread the current versions are: Blekota V7.0, Sensation V6.0, Glamour V7.0 or if you're one of the lucky beta testers V8.0).
And of course: please respect each other. Everyone has his one opinion. What you think is great could be terrible for another. Just tell what you think. No insults or harsh criticism
Original threads:
Glamour
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-glamours5-s3-touch-s5-version-7-0-t2258723
Sensation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-s5-sensation-rom-v3-1-t2759425
Blekota
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-blekota-s5-lite-beta-4-5-1-t2752331
OK. So now, let's do it!
I choice Sensation v6. Its very stable and fast
Sensation Rom Stable
OK guys, that's not what this thread is about. Please write more than one line. Be more detailed about what exactly you like, for example what kernel you use etc.
Blekota s5 , fast rom and my gear fit clock is working fine. But sometimes low RAM
This thread is a good idea but was posted in the wrong section I fear. This should be moved to the I9300 general section. I'm sure this will be done by a mod next time.
Wrong Section mate
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I can see this turning into a "Best ROM" thread.
"Best" or "Recommend" ROM/kernel threads are not allowed on XDA.
Please test these things for yourself.
This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.
Don't forget to make a nandroid before you start.
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malybru
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Hey guys, so 4.3 is screwed no matter who's ROM you use, various kernels patch it to a degree but none cure it.
So what's the best release to go for? Everything's gotta work (really see no reason for releasing a ROM that has problems like the 4.3 or camera not working but horses for courses I guess..)
4.1.2
4.2.2
or is there a 4.3 that has been fixed? I've tried a few and a few kernel changes but nothing that works like a production phone should after a couple of days use
Cheers for lending your experience guys
See rules no what rom no best rom posts .
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"Best" ROM/kernel threads are not allowed on XDA.
Please test these things for yourself.
This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.
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malybru
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I am currently running an excellent 4.4.2 custom ROM on my I9100. Unfortunately, development has been suspended. I would like to continue updating my phone as time goes on (both for fun and for improved function). I've looked at several alternatives in this forum which interest me. However, I've decided that I'd like to install the smallest, most vanilla version possible. There is a SuperNexus version available, but it seems to be generally very inactive. I'm looking for a version that is being updated weekly, at a minimum, and has a fair number of participants.
Opinions?
Thanks.
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"Best" ROM/kernel threads are not allowed on XDA.
Please test these things for yourself.
This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.
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malybru
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Hi, i am looking for a rom recommendation that is similar to MIUI, Baidu, lewa, hopefully running 4.4 and have great battery life!
any recommendation would be much appreciated! :laugh:
Best rom threads are against the posting rules, try them for yourself instead.
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As said above, these types of threads can offend developers and cause heated debates, everyone has their own opinion so it's always best to test them yourself.
Thank you.
Hello everyone, not really new to this forum, but just created one account. xda noob. try to search all over the xda forum and googled, doesn't seems to answer my question. So, please, help me out.
SO. The question is,
i am looking for a ROM that is pure, super pure, ultra pure, without any customization for my i9100G that is running kitkat. Something like SuperNexus, but to my knowledge the project is now closed, and I am a freak person I can't live with the bug inside the rom (browser flashing bug). so is there any ROM that provide the pureness and cleanness that I am looking for?
Thanks!
Rom recommendations are forbidden here. You're expected to make a nandroid, go over to the two development sections, read some rom threads, and try out some roms. Expect mods to close this thread presently.
MistahBungle said:
Rom recommendations are forbidden here. You're expected to make a nandroid, go over to the two development sections, read some rom threads, and try out some roms. Expect mods to close this thread presently.
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opps. ahhh rom recommendation....sorry.
As said before, ROM and other recommendation threads aren't allowed on XDA.
Why? Well, all the developers work really hard to bring users top-notch ROMs, and some are different from others. There could be feature packed ROMs that compromise on performance, or minimal ROMs with lagless performance, or there could be the best of both worlds. Either way, choosing one ROM over the others, for whatever reasons, can be rather disheartening to the developers who work long and hard.
What do you do now? Only you can answer that question. Flash a few ROMs, see which suits you. Who knows? You may end up happy with a ROM that could've gone unnoticed if you had got recommendations.
Happy flashing!
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Faiz
Hello, Could you tell me what is the best rom for galaxy s3 with Android 4.4 with the best battery drain?
Please answer
And you want samsung based or not?
You can try Beanstalk, very stable with very good battery life and a lot of nice features. I moved from temasek to Beanstalk about 2 months ago and i'm very happy with it. Latest version is 4.4.275 I think - they do not update it often but it's not needed given the stability and functionality it has. Try it, you won't regret
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Mod Edit
"Best" or "Recommend" ROM/kernel threads are not allowed on XDA.
Please test these things for yourself.
This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion, and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.
Don't forget to make a nandroid before you start.
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ronnie498
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