Database Info

New\Old Rom\Fixes Tracking?

I am extending this post just because it took a long time to sticky 1 more month.....
I would like to ask the community if they would want 1 sticky thread with the following info. Only the rom author would post in this forum not questions the rom author can link to a thread regarding this. Or should we just WIKI this?
Current and past rom builds
Fixes for Rom past and present
Links to How to threads such as WM6 VIOP
EX These should be the authors post. And no one other than the author should post
CrossBow Reloaded by MFRAZZZ
1.71(Beta) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310101&highlight=reloaded
1.7 (Stable) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=309531&highlight=reloaded
1.5 (Stable) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=306820&highlight=reloaded
Voip Setup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299950
I think you get the hint.....

Comments
Please post your comments if you have any

Good iniciative
Thanks, the result can´t be other than a better organized forum

More input
Hey we need at least 100 votes to make a difference.
HMM looking at the wiki this does seem good. http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=wizard_WM_6

Moderator
I am going to ask a moderator to sticky this

I agree with luiggi. Since the kitchens were out there are so many ROMS out there. So we shall organize this forum better.

The point of a forum is discussion....
I think if only one person is editing, a Wiki makes more sense. After the discussion happens in the forum, the filtered content (fixes, etc.) could go to the Wiki instead of the first post. Having all the discussion as part-in-parcel to the original post is getting pretty clunky.
The trouble would come in a cluttered Wiki, no?

There should be a wiki where all cooks put a link to thier roms, so that we end up with one "master list" of all the roms available. So that we dont have to go searching thru the forum to find different roms.

you can create many subforums which will be messy at first but if you want a quick simple fix create a [ Files Only section (no discussions) ] this fixed other websites from getting messy.
example site
http://www.rom10x.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=255

charly_mx said:
I agree with luiggi. Since the kitchens were out there are so many ROMS out there. So we shall organize this forum better.
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I'm sorry to bother you, but where did you get the official WM6 Release for the 8125.

pdhahnsr said:
I'm sorry to bother you, but where did you get the official WM6 Release for the 8125.
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His build is not really the official release for 8125. There is no such beast. The closest is the on that was uploaded by Ingentics (however you spell it)
According to him, it came directly from microsoft. Or if you want one with good fixes and is stable and built off that base rom, grab jaguar. <see signature>
Its very lite

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His build is not really the official release for 8125. There is no such beast. The closest is the on that was uploaded by Ingentics (however you spell it)
According to him, it came directly from microsoft. Or if you want one with good fixes and is stable and built off that base rom, grab jaguar. <see signature>
Its very lite
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Thanks nottoosmart. I'm gonna download and install and see how it runs.
I'll update later.

ROM Originator/Author's Original/Changes always on TOP
Why not have/keep/Sticky the ROM Originator/Author's Original posting on top and then allow that person to edit that posting as needed. This way we could always look at the ROM Originator/Author posting to see what is the latest version/changes.
All other postings could be as currently done. I find it very time consuming that one has to go though x00 postings to find if any updates have been made to the original version.

Honestly, this forum has been a mess for a while.. I have been trolling around here for ages, and sometimes it is really difficult to find anything in the 100 page threads.
My suggestion, although time consuming will probably help.
Create 2 threads for each major rom/kitchen release (not the minor "everyone can cook there own roms" rom). 1 is stickied, 1 is not. The sticky is only accessible by the author of said rom, and no one but mods or himself/herself can post to it, the other is for basic discussion about said rom/kitchen
Additionally the mods may want to go through and clear out older threads completely, and cull the threads with far too many pages for any usefull information (or maybe permit the author the rom the thread is about to cull that thread).

Wizard Wiki

Would it be possible for someone (with a bit more knowledge then me) to update the Wizard Wiki: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=wizard_WM_6
If you look at the available WM6 ROMS on the Wiki page you can see that almost all the new ROMS are not included. I think if this page could be updated and if we could add a short descreption/link to each rom, we would lose a lot off, "which rom is the best" and "what are you using" threads.

I agree with you partly, the wiki does need updating. I will volunteer my services and update it a bit mid next week when i have more time.
I plan on putting basic rom information and an "im stuck in bootloader HELP!" section and im not too certain what else to include.
Perhaps the rom section could include the most recent working roms that are available. The trouble is there are so many roms, many of them just variations of the same thing.
'The Best Rom' is a subjective description based on one's personal preference. First time flashers should ask themselves "What am i looking for in a rom?, How important is speed, stability, free memory etc?, what apps do i use all the time?" and then choose an appropriate rom, instead of posting a poll asking random people for their opinion on which rom is best.

I agree with you! Fisrt time users should find out for themselves what they are looking for in a ROM, but if the general information about the different ROMS is easily available in one thread, they can easily comprare them and make there own choice, instead of posting new threads eveytime.
And with regard to all the different ROMS, we can also keep it a bit more simple and only put the most recent and most used ROMS in the wiki. This will give enough choice for the noobies and will give a nice view on what's out there.

it would also help if a mod could sticky the wiki at the top of this forumso it was more easily accessible

Ok. Four days from now I will begin updating. Im not looking to overhaul what exists already but I would like to make it a bit more complete. I will aim to limit the deletion of content.
In the meantime perhaps members could suggest what could be improved with the current format of wiki. I would be interested to hear what other people think of the current wizard wiki in terms of readability, relevance of information, content etc.

peter petrelli said:
Ok. Four days from now I will begin updating. Im not looking to overhaul what exists already but I would like to make it a bit more complete. I will aim to limit the deletion of content.
In the meantime perhaps members could suggest what could be improved with the current format of wiki. I would be interested to hear what other people think of the current wizard wiki in terms of readability, relevance of information, content etc.
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I think that is a very good idea, but i do partly think you are wasting your time as the new poeple would not read it!!1 They would still ask a million different things!!

Lees said:
Would it be possible for someone (with a bit more knowledge then me) to update the Wizard Wiki: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=wizard_WM_6
If you look at the available WM6 ROMS on the Wiki page you can see that almost all the new ROMS are not included. I think if this page could be updated and if we could add a short descreption/link to each rom, we would lose a lot off, "which rom is the best" and "what are you using" threads.
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I'm sure you are capable enough to update the wiki Just need to spend a bit more time doing some research works that you are interested. I've done a whole WM6 Underground page during my research on upgrading to WM6.
Anyway, the "which rom is the best" is a personal thing which seems to be directly influenced by the 'freshness' of the ROM (e.g. new roms tend to be better than older ones). While you can always put a "best-est" rom at the wiki, noobs will probably just post and ask. Chances are, if anyone were to look at wiki, they would have looked through all the ROMs threads on people opinion on the ROM.
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it would also help if a mod could sticky the wiki at the top of this forumso it was more easily accessible
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It is a waste of time. There are a lot of stickies that arent' read. If some just do not want to spend time reading, it will be useless to have million of flashing stickies. How many noobs do you think read one of those stickies saying search before you post?

Old Stickies

Post any comments\questions\suggestions below...

What about a sticky thread for all ROMs?

I think it should remain active, but grouped in a single post under the name olds sticky, so this is easier to locate.
Greetings.

Yes, if an [OLD] tag would be added the stickies would be cleaner.
But the best sollution would be for everyone to make fresh ROMs!

KALI2000 said:
I think it should remain active, but grouped in a single post under the name olds sticky, so this is easier to locate.
Greetings.
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agree 100%

I voted "Yes", but I'd like to see a rollup sticky for at least a few months after the last update...

KALI2000 said:
I think it should remain active, but grouped in a single post under the name olds sticky, so this is easier to locate.
Greetings.
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One more for this option

i'm sorry for my ignorance but what is exactly a stiky?

We've got too many stickies at the moment and it's hard to keep track of all the different build numbers, so I think we should have a single sticky post which links to the following wiki page:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Cooked_ROMs

kalimah said:
i'm sorry for my ignorance but what is exactly a stiky?
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Stickies are those threads that stay at the top of the first page of threads, even if no one posts in them for a while. You will notice they have "Sticky" to the left of their name.
no1 said:
We've got too many stickies at the moment and it's hard to keep track of all the different build numbers, so I think we should have a single sticky post which links to the following wiki page:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Cooked_ROMs
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The problem with that Wiki page is that the ROM developers don't update\maintain it
I'll probably have a go at updating it after my exams are over.

I have all the respect for Jwrightmcps's ROMS ..thats how I started with Universal Cooked ROMs..however honestly..it would be nice if the cooker let an update if he was working on something or not....
Based on that...if the cooker leaves no update on what he's doing next I think the ROM sticky needs to go...in fact I agree with the [OLD] thread subject update. Its a good idea however better than that would be to open a seperate small subsection (subforum) for each device called Archived ROMs...anything thats over a 6 month timeframe is considered old with the latest technology updates and the fact that new rom's are shooting out (for other devices and brought over here) at the speed of light. We have seen more than 10 devices launched in the span of a year, which is amazing considering a few years ago ...it was quite the opposite...
I personally feel old rom's need to be archived (let people search them out, thats what SEARCH is for, or a subsection forum). It helps in another way. How many times do we see threads asking for "What's the best ROM to use" ... if a ROM is almost bugfree (or has no issues or bug reports since the last 6 months), they stay sticky (even if theres no development for a future rom) - this ensures that its close to stable and is worth STICKY even though its not the "latest thing" (its stable or close to stable).
Removing old rom's isnt the best idea, since it leaves us missing the past history of what the developers did and how far we all got. History should remain an integral part of the forum, however history needs no sticky. The Fast, Furious and the Stablest needs recognition. Obviously the old is gold - saying remains but not for a sticky. The idea of sticky is - GO HERE, IT's Important..historically yes, the old roms are milestones, however you have a search system for that...
Further the fact that you have Wikis for a few developers now, lets them post an update and a link to the past thread - the perfect History book (updated to today). I think that's how we should go further...The latest , stablest roms are setup as sticky OR optionally each developer has his own sticky thread - first post links to HIS/HER WIKI...for tons of information and links to old threads/roms....
I think thats the best way to go..however these are my thoughts based on what I would prefer .... suggestions will vary...but I think I make sense (at least to myself)

TehPenguin said:
The problem with that Wiki page is that the ROM developers don't update\maintain it
I'll probably have a go at updating it after my exams are over.
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Exactly my point...if developers dont update it..they arent very interested or sure about it (or they dont have time). I feel wiki is the way to go. Developers should feel the time (or have a few fans) to fill in the details. Dutty updates his wiki (well he's on vacation so cant blame him on missing the latest if he did)...
I think Wiki makes a lot of sense and you have to start to use it. If we say people dont have the time to use or update wiki...maybe we should drop the wiki...(which wont happen)...the point is...Wiki is definitely a good thing to look at and develop on.

Hi all,
I have made a new thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398647
please can all devs add links to their roms in this thread, please nobody else post anything on this thread to keep it clean. I have requested that the mods remove any posts from this thread that do not contain rom links from Devs.
I have also requested that our old rom thread be released from sticky as I have added links to most of our (Beasty & Laurentius26) Roms in this main thread.
Good point D.
Cheers,
Beasty

beast0898 said:
Hi all,
I have made a new thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398647
please can all devs add links to their roms in this thread, please nobody else post anything on this thread to keep it clean. I have requested that the mods remove any posts from this thread that do not contain rom links from Devs.
I have also requested that our old rom thread be released from sticky as I have added links to most of our (Beasty & Laurentius26) Roms in this main thread.
Good point D.
Cheers,
Beasty
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I've stickied your thread, though I would much rather people use the wiki page...

TehPenguin said:
I've stickied your thread, though I would much rather people use the wiki page...
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Thanks mate,
I'll try and get round to doing the Wiki too, some time soon.
Getting a bit more free time now, time to get "the house in order" before moving on to the Pro.
I agree the Wiki should be done, I also believe a sticky thread for all WM6/WM6.1 Roms is very usefull in this forum though.
When did you become a mod sir?
Cheers,
Beasty

beast0898 said:
Thanks mate,
I'll try and get round to doing the Wiki too, some time soon.
Getting a bit more free time now, time to get "the house in order" before moving on to the Pro.
I agree the Wiki should be done, I also believe a sticky thread for all WM6/WM6.1 Roms is very usefull in this forum though.
When did you become a mod sir?
Cheers,
Beasty
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I became a mod about a week ago - thanks (I think) to our good friend Midget_1990
For the stickies, I think we'll have it that the latest ROMs get stickied and have the wiki\rolled up sticky for all ROMs, current or previous

Congrets
TehPenguin said:
I became a mod about a week ago - thanks (I think) to our good friend Midget_1990
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Congrets, my friend!!
You achieved it but no PARTY...!!!
cheers

I think some old Roms need to be sticky, e.g BL's 2.08.01. That came out long ago, it was stable and perfect and he didn't contributed anything as non-beta since that. Removing the track of such is unfair to the Devs I believe.

oqaab said:
I think some old Roms need to be sticky, e.g BL's 2.08.01. That came out long ago, it was stable and perfect and he didn't contributed anything as non-beta since that. Removing the track of such is unfair to the Devs I believe.
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I have a sticky with a link to all my roms, and hope that other devs will add to that thread a post with all their rom versions and links.
I still prefer my old 2.07.05 FF, I think that was the best I have released, but everyone has their own preferences.
Maybe I will release one more Rom before moving on to Touch Pro, time will tell.
Cheers,
Beasty

Hmmm, I see some contradictions already as to the purpose of this thread.
In my opinion I think it should be settled first what thread deserves as sticky. I would say first & foremost to go in is the Wiki, saves us & newbies from doing search for Universal essentials... unlocking, flashing, bootloader upgrade, page pool setup, etc., etc. etc.
A link to all the published ROM's probably organized by owner or by version (WM5, WM6, WM6.1, etc.) can be part of the wiki as well. Another working model is what our new mod & this thread owner TehPenguin is doing: A ROM repository. Point a link to it inside the Wiki and we can have a 'cleaner' forum threads.
Was wondering also why not all 'new' ROM's get stickied irregardless if its not the builder who posted it, any criteria in this matter?
My thoughts shared.

Popular ROM Threads

PDACornerUltimate
By: abusalza
Phoenix
By: parleyp
HyperDragon
By: sakajati
AthineOS
By: b16b
eOS
By: -888-
RevROM
By: kareem9nba
-G- ROM's
By: -G-
SeaDragon
By: ansar.ath.gr

If I've missed any please let me know. These are NOT the only ROM's nor are they the "best" ROM's for the Kaiser just a list of the ROM's that seam to be the most popular.

Why did you post this?

Does it's based on number of post or viewers who's came to related ROM threads? Why don't we just do polling or something? But i guess member here rarely used only one ROM, it's keep changing

is this really necessary?

Travito said:
is this really necessary?
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i feel it is just like adding a new thread with no benefits n discussions...
I think it is an against rule.. so MOD to take the call on this!

siddesh_0110 said:
i feel it is just like adding a new thread with no benefits n discussions...
I think it is an against rule.. so MOD to take the call on this!
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Why did you post this?
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is this really necessary?
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What is the big deal? ......What , is he taking much needed space away from all the new 6.5 roms coming out ? Look around, things are kind of slow around here with links being taken down, chefs canceling their new 6.5 releases
This is not a "what is best thread," it merely consolidates all the chefs in one area,.........If it is tagged right, now all a noob has to do is come to rom development, type " popular roms " into search and he will come right to this page, to link and compare. No harm, could be helpful.
Don't forget ansar's roms, get the link in my signature.

Make this sticky!
Maybe add older but good ROMS like dutty's, Laurentis, etc!

I didn't expect to be flamed for making a post that would help me. If it helps me then I'm sure it would help others here on the forums.
I'm not claiming these are the best ROM's, What I did was sort the forum by number of posts and then started listing, I skipped over the threads that was old but apparently some of those ROM's are still used so I'll include those too.

Fingerlickin said:
I didn't expect to be flamed for making a post that would help me. If it helps me then I'm sure it would help others here on the forums.
I'm not claiming these are the best ROM's, What I did was sort the forum by number of posts and then started listing, I skipped over the threads that was old but apparently some of those ROM's are still used so I'll include those too.
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your not really being flamed its just that this is rom development forum and your thread has nothing to do with that,or with even aiding in rom dev. maybe you should put this in the kaiser-general forum?

The only problem is I don't think noobs are going to use the search function in the general forum to find a popular rom list. They are going to come here, to rom dev. Yes they could just go up and down the forum threads looking at post totals for different roms, but we all know clueles noobs.
I would love for them to be able to input "popular roms " into the search function and have them be directed to a list. Or as we get the inevitalbe " what is the best rom " question, which gets asked here, more than in the Kaiser general forum " here is the list of popular roms ", " follow the links and test and compare for yourself "
Could be helpful.

Once upon a time, XDA made this thing, it was grand, it's called THE WIKI.
Where there is already an extensive ROM list.
Instead of making a new thread, update the WIKI.

Travito said:
Once upon a time, XDA made this thing, it was grand, it's called THE WIKI.
Where there is already an extensive ROM list.
Instead of making a new thread, update the WIKI.
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Travito said:
Once upon a time, XDA made this thing, it was grand, it's called THE WIKI.
Where there is already an extensive ROM list.
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And that is why the thread is not called " every rom ever written for the Kaiser " because that is in the wiki. Lets face it when the noobs come to this Kaiser forum, they are looking for the latest and the greatest, the stuff all the other kids are using.
They are not looking or willing to to filter through yesterdays news just to get the newest stuff. Don't get me wrong, Leo, Dutty, NATF, and all are legends and always will be, but they have moved on. In some cases the chefs are not even supporting their old threads that are still listed in the wiki.
We hear enough complaints as it is about all the old info a noob has to go through to get the " new stuff ".
This is kind of a thanks and props to the guys that have stayed behind and still support us, and a thanks to the ( Josh, KaiserII101, ngy ) new chefs stepping up, by moving them to the top of the " every rom available for the Kaiser" list .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=492757
Go here follow the links to the latest and the greatest and decide for yourself. Easy Answer ?
Not meaning to be a jerk with so many posts, I'm just sayin............

I've got to admit that this thread helped me find a good naked ROM, namely AthineOS. I probably would have found it in the end but who knows how long that would have taken?

denco7 said:
Lets face it when the noobs come to this Kaiser forum, they are looking for the latest and the greatest, the stuff all the other kids are using.
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and that stuff 9 times out of 10 is on the 1st or 2nd page of the kaiser forum, hence threads like these AREN'T needed.
edit: not to mention that this is the "Kaiser Rom Development forum" not a come and get it/heres your menu forum, these "kids" need to be searching/learning before they EVER think about flashing a rom. or all you get is theses spoon fed "kids" not reading/searching, bricking their phones more than they do now!!!

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I've been lurking XDA for quite some time, have read countless threads, and flashed numerous ROMs. I'm no chef/expert, but I'm not a n00b either. My visits to XDA are far from regular and usually involve either obtaining a new ROM or checking on the status of Android on the Kaiser. I greatly appreciate the work of everyone who cooks ROMs, administrates the forum/wiki, or just generally puts in time to help the community, and try to stay out of the way unless I have a good question or something useful to add. I use the search function and the wiki religiously. In short, I'm probably a good example of the typical XDA visitor. Here's my opinion:
@Fingerlickin: Thank you. The effort is appreciated, but I don't imagine you'll want to come back and update this every few months. If you make a new wiki page or add the popularity info to the existing ROM list, other people can update it in future. Then, you could just edit your post and make it a link to the wiki (or have the mods add the link to the FAQ) so that it comes up in forum searches.
@Travito & msd24200: You say that a more extensive list can be found elsewhere and that a post like this doesn't belong in the ROM development forum. With all due respect, I think you are missing the point. Fingerlickin didn't post a list of all ROMS, he posted something of a Top 8 list. It wasn't intended to be comprehensive.
Could he have updated the wiki instead of making a new post? Sure, but (at the time of this post) that page was last updated in January.
Could any given XDA visitor get this information on their own? Yes, but it can be confusing, frustrating, and time consuming. ROM authors and update threads change, and some of the most popular ROMs are no longer maintained.
Should this be somewhere else? I don't believe so. If I'm interested in getting a ROM, I go to where the ROM developers post them. They don't post in Kaiser General, so I don't go there for ROMs. Naturally, I wouldn't expect to find a list of popular ROMs there, either.
Frankly, I think the FAQ actually has too much info, especially since there's a wiki with all of that (and more). As for the wiki, it's not the easiest thing to navigate. For example, a search for "Kaiser" brings up a list of pages, but should I click the HTC_Kaiser link, or the Kaiser link? If I'm looking for info on Kaiser ROMs, do I choose KaiserROMs or Kaiser_ROMs? KaiserROMs directs me to see either Kaiser Cooked Roms or Kaiser Shipped Roms, the latter being a link to the Kaiser_ROMs page.
My point is simply this: Fingerlickin's post lists several of the most popular, and still updated, ROMs. This info is not available on the wiki or in the FAQ, and pertains directly to the ROMs developed and posted on this forum. It might be easier to maintain if it were on the wiki, but it might end up harder to find. It's definitely not redundant or in the wrong forum, and it IS a time saver.
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Exactly all the most up to date things will be within first 2 pages and even if not then surely it's worth putting in the effort to find a ROM that you want and like, by that i mean to do a bit of research read some of the reviews flash it and then probably go somewhere else and flash untill you find the ROM that suits your needs and wishes, blah blah too many threadz with Help\Fastest ROM\Best ROM or just posted in the bloody wrong section.
Blah Blah Blah..............
msd24200 where's that cat when you need him?
DamionFury: I read it all and you have some valib point but time consuming is all part of it your flashing a UK £200ish phone............. Take some time, do some learning..... You don't need to use the search for Kaiser ROMs go through the pages of ROM Development and you can just flip & flip & flip till you find what you want???

I enjoy using my phone when it has a ROM that I like; I don't enjoy spending hours finding that ROM. I have far too many things I'd rather be doing. I spend the time finding the ROM because I believe that it's worth it, but anything that reduces the expenditure is great in my book.

DamionFury said:
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I've been lurking XDA for quite some time, have read countless threads, and flashed numerous ROMs. I'm no chef/expert, but I'm not a n00b either. My visits to XDA are far from regular and usually involve either obtaining a new ROM or checking on the status of Android on the Kaiser. I greatly appreciate the work of everyone who cooks ROMs, administrates the forum/wiki, or just generally puts in time to help the community, and try to stay out of the way unless I have a good question or something useful to add. I use the search function and the wiki religiously. In short, I'm probably a good example of the typical XDA visitor. Here's my opinion:
@Fingerlickin: Thank you. The effort is appreciated, but I don't imagine you'll want to come back and update this every few months. If you make a new wiki page or add the popularity info to the existing ROM list, other people can update it in future. Then, you could just edit your post and make it a link to the wiki (or have the mods add the link to the FAQ) so that it comes up in forum searches.
@Travito & msd24200: You say that a more extensive list can be found elsewhere and that a post like this doesn't belong in the ROM development forum. With all due respect, I think you are missing the point. Fingerlickin didn't post a list of all ROMS, he posted something of a Top 8 list. It wasn't intended to be comprehensive.
Could he have updated the wiki instead of making a new post? Sure, but (at the time of this post) that page was last updated in January.
Could any given XDA visitor get this information on their own? Yes, but it can be confusing, frustrating, and time consuming. ROM authors and update threads change, and some of the most popular ROMs are no longer maintained.
Should this be somewhere else? I don't believe so. If I'm interested in getting a ROM, I go to where the ROM developers post them. They don't post in Kaiser General, so I don't go there for ROMs. Naturally, I wouldn't expect to find a list of popular ROMs there, either.
Frankly, I think the FAQ actually has too much info, especially since there's a wiki with all of that (and more). As for the wiki, it's not the easiest thing to navigate. For example, a search for "Kaiser" brings up a list of pages, but should I click the HTC_Kaiser link, or the Kaiser link? If I'm looking for info on Kaiser ROMs, do I choose KaiserROMs or Kaiser_ROMs? KaiserROMs directs me to see either Kaiser Cooked Roms or Kaiser Shipped Roms, the latter being a link to the Kaiser_ROMs page.
My point is simply this: Fingerlickin's post lists several of the most popular, and still updated, ROMs. This info is not available on the wiki or in the FAQ, and pertains directly to the ROMs developed and posted on this forum. It might be easier to maintain if it were on the wiki, but it might end up harder to find. It's definitely not redundant or in the wrong forum, and it IS a time saver.
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and again there is no point to be missing the fact is this is a rom development thread not a come and get it and here's the menu thread. THIS HAS BEEN GONE OVER AND OVER AND OVER so many times. the roms that are "hot" will always be on the first couple of pages of the forum because so many use them they don't have time to drop back to page 3. you guys that want to spoon feed should start your own website linking back to the rom threads on here then. and as far as the wiki goes it's all there and ANYONE can update the wiki at anytime.

what a mess...

You know what would be nice, a pinned topic with all relases available with downloadable links.
No comments what so ever just a place where anyone can go and choose a version that he like and download it.
Of course small description of realses OR link to orginal topic with description.

Not a mess
Searching is the key
Have a look on my signature
And it´s better that you come with a helpful idea to improve than just criticize

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it was making a point
You know what would be nice, a pinned topic with all relases available with downloadable links.
No comments what so ever just a place where anyone can go and choose a version that he like and download it.
Of course small description of realses OR link to orginal topic with description.
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helpful idea to improve NOT just criticize
and yes i know this thread form your signature
dont you think it would be a way more convinient to have a seperate thread or even section for apps? this forum is soooo big (a good thing) and really could use a good reorganizing just my point of view

It´s always nice to have new members with fresh ideas, but as we long time users, I got used to the way it is now, of course some changes would be nice and Admin are working on it, just visit the 1st sections.
So know better the site, use it, contribute and then you´ll have more idea what is really needed to improve.
Enjoy XDA!

This is why the Wiki was created. A good place for organising important things in a structured way.
sakej, please do use it and add to it, it will help us all and all future XDAers.

sure
take a look here

I felt the need to reply here so i just will do so.
I didnt wanna reply in your "Xda Apps" thread,so i'll say it here.
Don't be angry at me,but threads like that one,even if made with good intentions,are creating a mess. In my opinion.
Yes,that thread looks nice as a start,but sooner or later that thread will have 10,20,50 or 100 pages. So,when i come and wanna look for a program,what should i do. browse through these 100 pages.. or.. search. Well here is a better idea. older members here,created already in the wiki sections for free UNI programs. Why you didnt add them there ? It's all on one page,it has also some space for the description of the app. I contributed there with one app,palringo,not much but if everyone adds one,it will be pretty much complete. instead,we have a new thread/section for programs,one more now making the mess bigger,in my opinion. The way that thread started,it looks pretty much as a small start of something like http://www.freewarepocketpc.net , and there you have all. Same not tested on uni as in your "xda apps" thread. Consider this as a suggestion to try improve the existing database and system,for which,i'm sure,most of the members here think it works perfect. i'm one of them. Orb3000's sticky is perfect. Also,i even think it's great that the rom's are not put there as direct download links,rather as thread links,which is cool cuz i get with that click to remind myself what that rom is about when i see the post #1 from the creator of the rom. A direct DL link in the sticky would be bad,in my opinion. In conclusion,i came here recently as a NOOOOB,i read a lot,searched,learned the system quick,and for me it's perfect,i have no reason at all to ask any questions about anything,cuz really,all is already written and said. All in the wiki and in orb3000's sticky In my opinion
But.. i hope i'm wrong. I hope your thread becomes the real thing that we need,so good luck

PalDragan - you may be right with this one, or partial right, but theres something in it for sure
I agree with this that direct links is not a great idea and current system is better for ROMs.
About a thread getting bigger and bigger with time, true thats why I've choose to include only 10 apps in one replay so with search peolpe should get better results (if you know what i mean).
About some apps NOT being tested... since there are lots of different roms available its imposible for anyone to test a full compatibility for a device.
Maybe wiki is a better way to do it maybe you have a right, lets other ppl comment on this
Anyway since Xda Apps was started 10 ppl allready find something there for them self and its on like for 3 hours

In the wiki here, the programs are put into some thematic order. It's easier to find what you want. Also, they are all recommended from people who have run them on their Universal (with notes if ROM specific). I like the idea of a screen shot, though.

My apologies, but XDA Apps thread seems to be a semi-useful collection of bits and pieces posted on various freebie sites for the past 5 years or so and serving nothing but the OP's inflated sense of self-importance. Not sure what makes it important enough for everyone here to pay attention or make it sticky, as OP hopes. Someone is power tripping, methinks...