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[Q] Best RAM-leniant custom ROM for SCH-i500?

What would everyone suggest as far as custom ROM as the best one for least amount of RAM consumption throughout everyday use be it: games, apps (in general), phone, texting, etc. but still not really have to worry about opening task manager and tapping clear memory in the RAM tab after exiting apps?
I saw the other posts about RAM consumption but those are for other phones/tablets, I am posting in regards to my USCC Samsung Mesmerize SCH-i500 on 2.3.4 GB in particular, currently using just rooted stock ROM, nothing special (deodexed/debloated and/or themed).
After pressing clear memory it goes down to 211MB/348MB is there even a custom ROM that could manage to make it better?

I run Awesome Sauce 10.5 with voodoo leankernel v. 1.5. The author has configured it with memory in mind. My phone used to run around 300mb, now it hovers at just over 200mb.
There are also optimizations for 3g & wifi built in through Jakesmod. I used my Mesmerize pretty heavy (mp3 player 4-6 hrs, phone average 2hrs, internet 2-3 hrs.) during the course of 12 hours and the battery usually holds up. For average to light use I have gotten 22+ hours on a charge.
The only known issue I have is the Bluetooth, currently it is not working. The dev knows about the issue.
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Thanks for the quick reply, I'm downloading those now, just for FYIs Awesome Sauce has been updated to 10.6

I know, I prefer the look & feel of 10.5.
I have posted some screen shots over there (cant seem to get it to work here). Be sure and reply with what you think of it!
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is there any way someone can post a link for a custom rom for samsung mesmerize im running powerwashed gb now its decent but need something faster and maybe more battery life im new to flashing roms but i has been sucessful to this point but i read,read,read alot of xda posts before i try new roms also is there a build for the new ics rom for mesmerize id love to try that thanks to all dev your info is awsome thanks again

I'm running MIUI v1.12.30 from the forums here and I'm very impressed with the show of the ROM. It has folder creation capabilities much like the iPod/iPhone, which is very nice if you like a condenced screen and my RAM hovers around 150 to 125 and I've got several games and memory management programs installed including Autokiller and JuiceDefender which help, but the phone does run a lot faster from what I've seen. I have a few issues with it that I'm working to get resolved but all in all it is a great ROM for my first selection. Hope that helps!

larryemaine said:
is there any way someone can post a link for a custom rom for samsung mesmerize im running powerwashed gb now its decent but need something faster and maybe more battery life im new to flashing roms but i has been sucessful to this point but i read,read,read alot of xda posts before i try new roms also is there a build for the new ics rom for mesmerize id love to try that thanks to all dev your info is awsome thanks again
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Yes, there's a teamhacksung's ICS build on rootzwiki, that is simply amazing. It combines well with supercharger and glitch v14.

Download Devious' ROM
Flashing all three zips for me makes SMS send [page] only ... So I wiped and flashed ROM and second zip only and works perfect!!
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/22136-ro...-ported-for-mesmerize-c-spire-showcase-71012/
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My personal favorite is Awesome Sauce. I run version 10.5 with the KGB FA-16 kernel. This is a super stable, super fast GB Rom. Stripped of the US Cell garb & with autorun manager going I usually hover with free memory between 160-180MB. I've flashed alot of Roms but always come back to the Sauce!
Sent from my Sauced Mesmerize using the XDA developers app!

I been Using CM 10 NIGHTLY 12/08/2012 for a few days now with no problems ...
First thing I usually do is install rootexplorer and rid ROM's I use of unnecessary "crap" I don't use like voice and 3dgalley, Google search, Android email and exchange and such
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[Q] Which is the best ICS Rom-kernel combo for Nexus?

Hi guys, in these days I'm trying many different roms to chose the best one. I've tried these: AndroidMe, codename android 1.3.3, CyanogenMod 9 v4.0.3 v2.1 and CyberGR-MOD with the respective stock-kernel but no one did satisfy my desires.
I just want these "mods"
- configurable Toggles in status bar (so that i can switch on and off 3g data just with 2 screen taps)
- Battery icon with % of battery left
- Configurable Lockscreen (I need at maximum 4 targets)
- TouchWake (the screen turns on with just a finger touch on it)
- Maximum frequence of cpu at 1,2 Ghz
Now comes the big problem! With all the roms I've tried some of this was not available. The best one was cyberGr-Mod, but I had a lot of battery drain.
Which combo Rom+ kernel do you suggest me to have the things I wrote before and also a great battery Life?
Thanks a lot

There are quite some points you want in your rom, I'm not sure if there is any that fits you needs.
But let's see:
- configurable Toggles in status bar (so that i can switch on and off 3g data just with 2 screen taps)
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I know that feature only from CyanogenMod. That latest version (which you also tried) has them build in but not to a 100% complete. Almost every Rom needs some more development to get all the features implemented it should have, so maybe you need to wait a little.
- Battery icon with % of battery left
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This option does not need to be implemented in a Rom, you can easily change the batter indicator yourself with just flashing the Icon you want. At least for CM9 there are some links in the Rom-Thread.
- Configurable Lockscreen (I need at maximum 4 targets)
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I'm not sure if any Rom has that feature but it also sounds to me like this could be done by an additional program?
- TouchWake (the screen turns on with just a finger touch on it)
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Same here, maybe there is an app for that.
- Maximum frequence of cpu at 1,2 Ghz
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Most Roms and custom kernels have more overclocking, but that it no need at all. You could either use SetCPU to limit the cpu or for example a Rom like CM9, this has additional options to limit the cpu.
Now comes the big problem! With all the roms I've tried some of this was not available. The best one was cyberGr-Mod, but I had a lot of battery drain.
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Why not taking cyberGR when you liked it most and try some other kernels till you find what you want. I would try either the GlaDOS kernel or the matr1x one and then trying different governors in the cpu settings.

aokp + air kernel

All that u want i have in my combo (ROM+Kernel). I use apex (bixie) v.1.0.0 + matr1x kernel v.16.5 (see a review of this combo on nexusshacks - really rocks, i get with normal usage almost 2 days of battery and there are really a lot of tweakable options).
The best combo i've tryied.
cheers.
If i helped u somehow, pls hit thanks button
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forgot to mention, whatever rom u're using, try out NStools ans see if the tweakable options there avaliable are enough for u.

ghling said:
There are quite some points you want in your rom, I'm not sure if there is any that fits you needs.
But let's see:
I know that feature only from CyanogenMod. That latest version (which you also tried) has them build in but not to a 100% complete. Almost every Rom needs some more development to get all the features implemented it should have, so maybe you need to wait a little.
I've tried it in cybergr (based on cyanogen)
This option does not need to be implemented in a Rom, you can easily change the batter indicator yourself with just flashing the Icon you want. At least for CM9 there are some links in the Rom-Thread.
in effect you're right, is easily flshable
I'm not sure if any Rom has that feature but it also sounds to me like this could be done by an additional program?
Same here, maybe there is an app for that.
for touchwake and Configurable lockscreen they are embedded in many roms
Most Roms and custom kernels have more overclocking, but that it no need at all. You could either use SetCPU to limit the cpu or for example a Rom like CM9, this has additional options to limit the cpu.
I've just tried tooverclock to 1,1ghz, otherwise the phone was not stable
Why not taking cyberGR when you liked it most and try some other kernels till you find what you want. I would try either the GlaDOS kernel or the matr1x one and then trying different governors in the cpu settings.
Because now I've installed the Codenamedroid 1.3.3 and everything seems better except the status bar toggles, but i want to give it a try for 1 or 2 days at least
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Sorry for the strange method to answer you but the multiquote-button didn't work

@ sean1984 : Which rom AOKP do you suggest me? is cyanogen the best AOKP or there is something better?
@ kalitza: I went suddenly to check the rom you suggested me on nexushacks, there are many positive comments but also some users which couldn't install the rom for some problems... above all, I will surely give it a try.
Now I'm testing Codename android 1.3.3 and everything except the statusbar toggles (limited to 4 and not customizable,that means no data toggle) seems to work well, i'll use it again a couple of days to have a better idea and then (after nandroid backup if everything in the rom is ok) I will try the one you suggested me.
About NSTools, where can I find the last release? does every rom have a specific release of NSTools or it is universal for every Rom?

in CNA 1.3.3 go to Settings - Interface and touch Notification widget text, it will open toggle menu where you can choose which ones you prefer

dotlab said:
in CNA 1.3.3 go to Settings - Interface and touch Notification widget text, it will open toggle menu where you can choose which ones you prefer
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Oh my God!! how stupid I am you're right, now everything seems ok! I'm thinking back to how many roms I've tried, i think that in some cases I missed that configuration and blaimed myself for not having chose the right rom

milestone3+air kernel3.0.. Great
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

@ kalitzka: It's really funny that in the site nexussha*** they now suggest to try the CodeName ICS ROM with Matr1x Kernel, what i'm trying now.
They say "Here’s another combo you can expect some smooth performance with great battery life, CodeName ICS ROM with Matr1x kernel. I think this one, Crossbones, and Bigxie/Apex ROMs are probably the best I’ve tried so far".
P.s. I wrote something to you also in post N. 5.. I'm new in writing here in xda so I don't know well how to use all these forum quoting - quick replying different buttons

ioplkj13 said:
milestone3+air kernel3.0.. Great
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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For Milestone 3 you do mean cyanogen Milestone version?

I think he means AOKP's milestone 3. Lol
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SeeNah said:
I think he means AOKP's milestone 3. Lol
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App
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I cannot find this "milestone3" on the forum.. maybe I'm becoming blind

alessandro1980 said:
Oh my God!! how stupid I am you're right, now everything seems ok! I'm thinking back to how many roms I've tried, i think that in some cases I missed that configuration and blaimed myself for not having chose the right rom
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Don't worry, you'll become a regular crackflasher very soon Speaking about ROMs, my favorites are CNA and Nuhetri, pair them with speedy-7 or air kernel and you're good to go, just delete RAMDISK folder in speedy-7 zip if you're flashing it on CNA. It's great to see how ICS mods keep evolving, thanks again to devs and their hard work...

dotlab said:
Don't worry, you'll become a regular crackflasher very soon Speaking about ROMs, my favorites are CNA and Nuhetri, pair them with speedy-7 or air kernel and you're good to go, just delete RAMDISK folder in speedy-7 zip if you're flashing it on CNA. It's great to see how ICS mods keep evolving, thanks again to devs and their hard work...
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Today I'm trying CNA with kernel Matrix, good battery life but the phone seems a little bit laggy sometimes.. I will surely try the Speedy-7 that you suggested.
Yes It's a great thing that these roms keeps evolving, the only thing that I don't like very much is that there are so many different roms that is so difficult to chose the best one, imagine if there will be only 2-3 roms (for example 1 MIUI, 1 cyanogen, 1 AOSP) and all the developers focused toghether their efforts just in these 3 Roms, I think that now we would already have perfect kernel-roms completely free of problems, full of features, and with 2 days battery life

Yes, I agree with that. We have too many similar ROMs, but I see more and more teams forming, like CNA for example and the result is obvious. I am no dev, but it's kinda hard for a single person to maintain ROM on regular basis, refreshing it with new mods and stuff like that due to lack of time... So, hope to see more teams developing a single ROM

dotlab said:
Yes, I agree with that. We have too many similar ROMs, but I see more and more teams forming, like CNA for example and the result is obvious. I am no dev, but it's kinda hard for a single person to maintain ROM on regular basis, refreshing it with new mods and stuff like that due to lack of time... So, hope to see more teams developing a single ROM
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me too I hope in the forming of new teams of developing, it would be a great occasion to take the best off this already very good Phone

Shameless self promotion, but no CrackFlasher should be without the hard facts, check my work out...
kernels ; battery ; ROM ; gov/sched

bedalus said:
Shameless self promotion, but no CrackFlasher should be without the hard facts, check my work out...
kernels ; battery ; ROM ; gov/sched
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Really great work the one that you made there.. I will look at it for my next change of ROM.. just for curiosity, which Rom, Kernel, governor and scheduler combo are you using in everyday use?
I think that nowadays, after that giant work, no one has as much experience as you in this field

alessandro1980 said:
Really great work the one that you made there.. I will look at it for my next change of ROM.. just for curiosity, which Rom, Kernel, governor and scheduler combo are you using in everyday use?
I think that nowadays, after that giant work, no one has as much experience as you in this field
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I'm using Slim ICS for testing kernels. because of all the testing, my kernel changes all the time.
kernels ; battery ; ROM ; gov/sched

| ROM | DISCONTINUED | CM_Merged v2.1.0 | Stable | Android 2.2.2 | Cm6 Parts

This is a ROM ive put together for the sk4g. Heres a Complete break down of the Rom.
ATTN: I HAVE DISCONTIUED MY WORK FOR THIS DEVICE. I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THE PRE TEEN DRAMA.
Credits:
SteadyHawkin (If you dont know who he is...HE IS THE BEST KERNEL DEV I KNOW) (Just a general thanx)
Lpy (Renice Script and Lagfix)
Cyanogenmod (I used there cm6 code to update android version from 2.2.1 to 2.2.2)
Reviewers (Helping me out and for the original blaze 4g modem)
Dxidisa (For Rom Kitchen)
Sduvick, Ayoteddy, Dr. Honk, and nxd (For The Kernel)
ANY ONE ELSE I FORGET...YOU GO RIGHT HERE.
Directions To Install:
Download Latest and Greastest Rom from 4shared
Boot into Recovery
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Wipe Data
Wipe System
Check Your Mounts (VERY IMPORTANT)
Flash Rom
Reboot
Let Sit For 5 mins
Reboot Into Recovery
Flash My Modified Blaze 4G Modem : Download Here»» http://www.4shared.com/zip/avQgz2er/Blaze_4G_Modem.html
Reboot Again
Restore Apps and data
Reboot yet again
Enjoy
WHAT IS THIS ROM???
Its based on KJ2
System and Framework Patched to 2.2.2 Froyo
Full TW Support
No Theme [Yet]
Deodexed
Debloated
Zipaligned 4x
Fully Optimized
Better Quad Scores
Added Zipalign All Script on Boot
(This Zipaligns both System and Data Apps on boot)
CPU Screenstate and CPU Governor Freq Script (This controls everything basically, Huge boost in battery life)
Read Ahead Script Set to 3072kb
Dalvik cache set to default 64mb
If Dalvik becomes full it is moved to Cache Partition by default (Reduces Lag)
Launcher Lagfix Script (Kills all lag within the stock launcher)
Internet Speed Script ( Increase Network speeds and browser speed)
Battery Saver Script (Will Extend Battery life by up to 25%)
GPU Render Script (Will Render UI with GPU instead of CPU by default)
INTRODUCING TWO NEW SCRIPTS
Battery Calibration Script (Auto Deletes Batterystats.bin on first boot)(MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS CHARGED TO 100% BEFORE FLASHING)
WiFi Script (Turns off WiFi after 10 sec of screen off) (Keep phone in deep sleep when screen is off)
GPS Binaries Modded to Increase Lock speed (Locks on to multiple sateilites for accuracy up to 4 meters)
Using PDTeam P1 Kernel (1.3ghz OC and CWM Recovery Baked In and Voodoo)
Added Full init.d Support
Busybox Run Parts Support Added
And MUCH MUCH MORE
WARNING: I DO NOT HAVE THIS DEVICE. THIS IS A BLIND BUILD. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU CAUSE BY FLASHING THIS ROM. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
How to set your APNs:
Name: Tmobile
APN: epc.tmobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: Internet+MMS
EDIT: YOU NO LONGER NEED TO SET THE APNS STARTING WITH v2.0.0++. IT NOW AUTO SETS FOR YOU.
Warning: Flash at your own risk. I am making these builds blind. There are alot of risks. You have been warned.
Download link:
*Link Removed*
Donation Link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RCNQJ23STFQFQ
Common Questions Answer Area:
I am unable to boot past the splash screen...Why???
You need to check your mounts...make sure you are using the red voodoo recovery with voodoo enabled...Make sure you follow my directions in the OP to the "T".
I am stuck at the green android guy...what do I do???
You got a corrupted System or Cache Partition..You need to Odin to stock to kill the corruption....then reflash my rom once you regain root and voodoo recovery...partition corruption is very common on all sammy devices...and No my rom didnt cause this issue.
AND IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO DONATE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HIT MY THANKS BUTTON.

Definitely gonna flash this as soon as I can (once the link is up...)
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA

WolfV2 said:
Definitely gonna flash this as soon as I can (once the link is up...)
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA
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Im trying to see if reviewers will test this out before release. Wanna make sure everything boots up.
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you got me excited

hey man, this isnt gonna work at 1.3 ghz... its gonna crash for alot of us. my phone can run 1.15 semi-stable, 1.1 would be safe for everyone. this processor is extremely sensitive and cant handle speeds like that.
excited for the rom though, thanks for contributing

**** mine never even handled 1.1. would always do the 1 buzz followed by 3 and i would be forced to wipe my entire phone afterwards. god the SK4g is such a piece of ****. anyways, i'll test this out if i get around to it, probably wont be until next monday though. hopefully tis up and running by then.

I second that. Please remove the overclock for the sake of compatibility. On my device, I have never found any kind of stable overclock.
I also appreciate that you have used an accurate version number--that properly indicates the state of the software. Thank you. Little things go a long way.

also do u have a list of apps that have been added and or removed?

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because i can go to 1.3 stable, but the loss in battery life just isnt worth the increase in speed. I say you should remove the overclock and just put in the description [OVERCLOCKABLE].
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How about make two versions? An OC'd one and a non-OC'd one? I would definitely like to see how this thing runs with that (I usually OC to 1.2, and too lazy to actually do it when it would be helpful...)
EDIT: Just tried 1.3, about 5 seconds after setting it phone did the FC vibrate pattern, then stopped responding... maybe 1.3 is a bit drastic?
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ive been able to overclock to 1.3 semi stable, with a slight voltage increase ive gone over an hour at 1.312. the problem is that the battery does drain like crazy. and it is susceptible to issues. the performance gains arent 30 percent so it isnt worth it, but if it remained stable id use it.

Chill out everyone. Its just OCable to 1.3ghz. Its set to default 600-800mhz screen wake and 200-400mhz screen sleep. My script handles the freqs of the cpu. However if a user chooses to use any overclock app or widget it will disable my script and no help will be given if someone has issues. It will show in the logcat if my script was disabled.
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Just a question on logcats but is there something like lumberjack but for froyo? handy lil app on my ICS devices for getting logs when i'm no where near a computer.

pintek said:
Just a question on logcats but is there something like lumberjack but for froyo? handy lil app on my ICS devices for getting logs when i'm no where near a computer.
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App called aLogcat. It is the most simple to use.
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Thanks for the info!! At the momment i've gotten my phone as stable as possible with gov2 but I wouldn't mind trying something abit newer squeeze every lil bit of performance out of my sidekick. So i'll give your rom a shot an knowing how my phone behaves i'll have plenty of logs for ya to look at.

ReActiveDisorder said:
Battery Saver Script (Will Extend Battery life by up to 25%)
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You had me at hello.
Seriously though, hyped on flashing this.

d3xtro. said:
You had me at hello.
Seriously though, hyped on flashing this.
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key words is up to...people on my ET4G have seen 20-30% but we also have sammy ics leaks On froyo im guessing 15-25% at the most.
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Just so everyone knows im currently at disneyland with the fam...the rom is done but the wifi at my hotel sucks monkey balls so I cant upload I will get back friday night so i will upload when i get back.
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where do you live? Its crazy how people spend whole weeks at disneyland and may never go back again. As a southern californian, I think we kind of take it for granted haha.
Back on topic, I'll definitely be able to test this out when its ready.

JonathanBarca10 said:
where do you live? Its crazy how people spend whole weeks at disneyland and may never go back again. As a southern californian, I think we kind of take it for granted haha.
Back on topic, I'll definitely be able to test this out when its ready.
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I live in arizona.
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[ROM+KERNEL] AOSP+ Battery & Speed

The goal of this ROM and kernel is to tweak voltages as much as possible and adding overclocks where necessary. I first aim for extra battery life and then the speed improvements will arrive.
Reason for starting this ROM is that I want my own stable ROM, with extra battery and speed just the way I want it.
Instead of making a github account I will upload my patch sets to comply with GPL, other developers can use these patches easily
Features
- More speed
- More battery
- Tweaked governors
- Removed crap
Downloads
- https://sites.google.com/site/jonashendrickxcommunity/
Changelog
- https://sites.google.com/site/jonashendrickxcommunity/

Iam a bit confused.
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based on latest cm10? kernel?

CM10 is actually not very good for the Nexus 7. The builds are unstable and it's not working properly yet. For now I stick with building AOSP ROMs for the Nexus 7
I need to know to the device manager is for the Nexus 7 so I can push my changes.
Until then I refuse to work for CM10. I tried their latest build and I did not like it at all.
I am still experimenting with programming for the Nexus 7.
Due to lots of school work Java, ADO .NET 4, Networking, Math in my university I have not much freetime. I also have a Google Nexus to manage. Again there CM10 is also unstable, and they refuse to accept my patches, which are known to fix those problems they are having. But I have been using those patches because they helped for me.
I have applied to join the AOKP team. I am still waiting for an answer.

Would love to try it out, but the service you're using to offer downloads 1) pops up porn ads and 2) won't let me download after I tried clicking had to wait, and came back to it 10 min later.
Seems like you're in it more for the income you could make and not the user experience, yeah?

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CM10 is actually not very good for the Nexus 7. The builds are unstable and it's not working properly yet. For now I stick with building AOSP ROMs for the Nexus 7
I need to know to the device manager is for the Nexus 7 so I can push my changes.
Until then I refuse to work for CM10. I tried their latest build and I did not like it at all.
I am still experimenting with programming for the Nexus 7.
Due to lots of school work Java, ADO .NET 4, Networking, Math in my university I have not much freetime. I also have a Google Nexus to manage. Again there CM10 is also unstable, and they refuse to accept my patches, which are known to fix those problems they are having. But I have been using those patches because they helped for me.
I have applied to join the AOKP team. I am still waiting for an answer.
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Since this is based on aosp, I'm guessing that there isn't notification toggles?
Edit: I'm very interested to try this. awaiting your answer

anyway the site you host your rom on doesn't allow me to download, it says i exceed the daily limit. if you intend to go far with this rom please at least share it on a more accessible site, maybe google docs?

nihonjintaylor said:
Would love to try it out, but the service you're using to offer downloads 1) pops up porn ads and 2) won't let me download after I tried clicking had to wait, and came back to it 10 min later.
Seems like you're in it more for the income you could make and not the user experience, yeah?
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I will use zippyshare as an alternative mirror.
About the porn ads, I don't know but they don't come from rapidgator thanks for sharing your freetime activities.
I am in it for the user experience. Since I use the rom and kernel myself 24/7 and I don't like to flash roms and kernels.
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Since this is based on aosp, I'm guessing that there isn't notification toggles?
Edit: I'm very interested to try this. awaiting your answer
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I am still trying to find a commit that gives me these notification toggles. You can always help me finding them. Eventually they will arrive. At least I hope they do. I am doing my best.
My main goal is putting extra battery life into this thing, next cleaning up the messy code from Asus or Google who-ever is responsible, next user experience. I will be mailing a few people for the dropdown notifications.
bervin said:
anyway the site you host your rom on doesn't allow me to download, it says i exceed the daily limit. if you intend to go far with this rom please at least share it on a more accessible site, maybe google docs?
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I will upload version 2 on zippyshare and rapidgator.
Version 2 is coming with:
- Fixed power_profile.xml: it looks like the whole file was being treated as crap. The Nexus 7 doesn't have a 3260mAh battery... So I fixed that. I also fixed the cpu power consumption. Since there are no real values I hope to solve it as soon as possible to be a little more accurate. But now it looks very clean which is a huge improvement.
- Interactive governor has been nicely tweaked. Before my cpu frequency was always sitting at 1200mhz while playing Dead Trigger. I tuned:
- sustained_load: 80 --> 85
- go_highspeed_freq & go_maxspeed_freq: 85 --> 90
- min_sample_time: 30ms --> 60ms
- Extra patches from Nvidia, Google and Asus

thanks for your reply, i'll wait for v2 then. anyway i'll try to find the commit when i have free time. Hopefully you'll manage to implement it in time for v2

Same here. Can't download v1 and can't wait for v2!

If you can, you should implement these clemsyn uv to the kernel internal voltages on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903304
and also add user tweakable cpu uv via init.d script maybe? seems like a exxcellent way to save battery..

Looks very interesting this Rom. Bugless, extra battery life and then speed (though seriously even stock is pretty damn smooth) is what counts for me. On the nexus 7 not even the power widget's important let alone any other bloating features.
I'll flash on the weekend and report how it goes!
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Would you consider offering the kernel as a separate download? I'm still using your r41 kernel on cm10 and its the best kernel out there, in terms of battery life and smoothness
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Any info on v2?
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Best, Stable ROM?

So frustrated with this stupid phone. My daughter has been using it and it's slow, crashes a lot and always running out of internal storage.
Is there a STABLE ROM that has all working features that would help with the issues I'm having? I'd like something where everything (i.e. camera, wifi calling, rotation, decent battery life, etc.) is working as it should. Don't necessarily need the newest version of android, just something that will alleviate the problems I'm having without breaking anything.
Do the custom ROMs fix the problem of the extremely limited internal storage on this phone?
Thanks in advance.

Look for AntonX's Barebones in the Dev section. If you have any curiosity regarding the ROM - read through the ROM thread.

I'll second that.

Like lumin said, barebones is your best bet if you want every feature working.

The most stable ROM out there is stock. Other than that Barebones.

Good advice. I actually wound up going that way before I saw these replies.
I installed Basic with a Twist kernel, which then gave me CWM and then installed Barebones.
Went smoothly, no need at all for a data wipe. It freed some extra internal storage. Seems to be a lot smoother now, but that's really just my initial observation.
I came from stock/rooted KJ6. What's the details behind it actually running smoother with the new kernel and ROM? What exactly makes it faster if anything?

I agree, I'm running Barebones with the basic with a twist kernel. Excellent in terms of functionality and stability. Just throw on a nice launcher and enjoy! Also been on the battery for 13 hours, with moderate use. (Light Facebook and texting, app downloading) and barely at 45% battery life.
I believe the custom Kernel that antonx designed is the reason for the speed/smoothness.

These threads usually get axed by a moderator, because the best rom is the one you like.
It's a preference.
I still like gb valhalla black by RaverX3X with my Blastoff v2.5 kernel. But that's what I like. Then, of course I use a different launcher, and tweak the rom to my liking, by the time I'm done making the rom perfect, I blow it away with another cm9-aries build that is still broken.... :sigh:
The problem with these threads is someone will say that a rom someone else likes sucks and the trolls feed on this negativity and multiply in numbers until someone finally gives in and reports the thread. (usually me)

bhundven said:
These threads usually get axed by a moderator, because the best rom is the one you like.
It's a preference.
I still like gb valhalla black by RaverX3X with my Blastoff v2.5 kernel. But that's what I like. Then, of course I use a different launcher, and tweak the rom to my liking, by the time I'm done making the rom perfect, I blow it away with another cm9-aries build that is still broken.... :sigh:
The problem with these threads is someone will say that a rom someone else likes sucks and the trolls feed on this negativity and multiply in numbers until someone finally gives in and reports the thread. (usually me)
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I understand. I did give my definition of what a "best" ROM is so I'd expect that people would make suggestions geared to that, not necessarily what they like. From reading some of the threads, it seems like my needs would eliminate any ICS ROM.
I did have one random reboot with the basic with a twist/barebones combo, so that's something I have to keep an eye on.
This is my daughter's phone. I really have no interest in constantly tweaking this or getting too far away from stock. All I wanted was a to have something that wasn't as slow/laggy and to free up some system space.
Right now, I'm good with what I have. I'm still curious as to why either the kernel or the ROM would reduce lag/improve speed?
Which of these features contributes most to that and why when comparing to pure stock? ext4 file system? jhash3? build.prop/init.d tweaks? I really have no idea.
Thanks again to everyone.
Kernel
Features
initramfs from TeamAcid, including CWM5, SuperSU, forced ext4, etc.
Usual CIFS, TUN. I didn't include FUSE, if anybody needs it let me know.
BLN. Use BLN Control app from market to activate.
Voodoo Sound so paid app is not needed. Voodoo Sound app from market is required. Once installed, enable Smart Amplifier, it's the best thing you can do to improve music listening experience with our phone.
jhash3 for faster hash calculations. Used widely across the kernel, especially in networking.
OC/UV support with extended frequency table. Added 600Mhz, 900Mhz, 1.1Ghz, 1.2 Ghz, 1.3 Ghz, 1.4 Ghz. Use SetCPU or Xan's Voltage Control to enable and control frequency and voltages. Tegrak can be used only with no-OC/UV version.
ondemandX and smartassV2 governors. One of these should probably be preferred over stock ondemand. Change with SetCPU or similar.
TinyRCU. More lightweight version, it fits better our single CPU system.
Swap support, although I don't recommend using it.
SIO and BFQ I/O schedulers in addition to noop, deadline, and cfq that we already have.
ROM
Features
Will not wipe your programs or data, /data is preserved upon install
Heavily debloated. Most essentials apps are still there (like WiFi Calling)
No extra programs added, you need to add your own
ODEXed to save space in /data
CarrierIQ is completely removed
Extended Power Menu (including Screenshot)
Extended Quick Panel (10 buttons, including Data toggle)
1% battery (horizontal)
CRT-Off
Time zone version 2012b
/etc/hosts to cut ads out of the box (keep up to date with AdAway or similar)
Few conservative presets in build.prop and init.d
Basic with a Twist 1.1.3 kernel included

Hey man, from what u said bout the storage, I recommend u buy a 16/32 GB class 4-10, format it w 1-4 GB ext4 and use the app2sd or link2sd script then u dont have to worry bout those internal low storage
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daothanhduy1996 said:
Hey man, from what u said bout the storage, I recommend u buy a 16/32 GB class 4-10, format it w 1-4 GB ext4 and use the app2sd or link2sd script then u dont have to worry bout those internal low storage
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I have an SD card, I have app2sd and link2sd, but there's only so much I can move over. I'm still down to 110MB of internal storage.
I'm not sure what you mean by formatting part of the sd card as ext4. Is that some additional trick that allows me to move more things to it? Is there a thread for that somewhere?

Take a look at fota fix in the play store (market). It frees up some room. At this point, Samsung probably won't send us an update.

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Take a look at fota fix in the play store (market). It frees up some room. At this point, Samsung probably won't send us an update.
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That bumped me up to about 177MB. I guess that'll hold me over for a bit.

Titanium backup has a couple cool features. Integrate updates into Rom and integrate dalvik cache into Rom. That should free up some more room.

Vote for cm9.1 unofficial w/ LZ kernel and never look back.
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Can't wait for jellybean
If I helped out, hit the thanks button.

For me i've found AntonX's Barebones to be the most stable.

I can relate, my 14yr old daughter's phone is also the SGS4g, actually my buddy Krylon's old phone, so you know it's got some miles on it, lol. (Sorry shameless name dropping, I know)
For her we went with AOKP from Team Acid and Team Kang. Phenomenal battery for a custom ROM, thanks to a great kernel and a little diligence to make sure the phone hits deep sleep. The ROM has been rock solid and has a ton of fun features for her to play with.
I was very worried about the battery draining fast during the day and the phone being dead when she might need it most. Any custom ROM would be a bit of a risk. To state the obvious here, cell phones are a critical line between child and parent these days and this phone and ROM have not let us down at all. I was very concerned for reliability and chose this phone and ROM over my old Vibrant. The Vibrant has far more options and development behind it, but so many times I would pick it up and have a problem.. for me it was big fun, but for my daughter we needed a more stable platform. Certainly nothing to take lightly.

I had the same problem with mine being slow and having a lack of internal storage. I installed remics with the hefe kernel and before I started installing apps I had 324 mb of internal storage free and my phone runs much faster and much more stable then when I was on stock or Gingerbread roms. My phone was running so badly before doing this that most games wouldn't even work and now all games that I have tried work well and I'm not running out of internal storage anymore.
PS. Switch to Nova Launcher which runs much better then the default launcher.

Best battery life: stock or stock based ROMs
Best stability: stock
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