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[Q] Samsung Mesmerize Roms

Hello all,
I am new to the forums so I apologize if I posted in the wrong place! I am looking for a Froyo rom for the Samsung Mesmerize, I have spent quite a bit of time looking and have been quite unsuccessful so far. All I am looking for is a basic Froyo Rom, something that would be close to what Samsung themselves would actually release. I am new to Android so I do not know where to look exactly. I have hacked the PSP, jailbroken iPods, and installed custom roms for Windows Mobile phones so I am no total noob in the hacking aspect. If somebody could just point me in the way of some safe froyo roms that would be much appriciated, thanks in advance!

you can not yet

I think jt has a clean mesmerize rom for you...

RacerXFD said:
I think jt has a clean mesmerize rom for you...
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I may have to check that out... thanks for pointing me in the right direction...

clean rom? especially froyo ?
where?

What do you mean by jt? that the developer?

RacerXFD said:
I think jt has a clean mesmerize rom for you...
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Racer means jt1134:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9687546
Swyped w/ XDA App. System: http://tinyurl.com/26tmcr9

There are no roms Froyo based at the moment but the current rom that is avalible is Deodexed and clean (striped of extra bloat) It is an Eclair DI14 based Rom. There is also voodoo and nonvoodoo kernels avalible and I just posted some MODS I created Accurate battery and notification Icon changes, as well as it gives you Custom bootanimations if you choose the voodoo kernel,as this kernel supports custom bootanimations...All kernels can use this mod you just wont have bootanimation change if you choose nonvoodoo...Hope this helps

androidman78 said:
There are no roms Froyo based at the moment but the current rom that is avalible is Deodexed and clean (striped of extra bloat) It is an Eclair DI14 based Rom. There is also voodoo and nonvoodoo kernels avalible and I just posted some MODS I created Accurate battery and notification Icon changes, as well as it gives you Custom bootanimations if you choose the voodoo kernel,as this kernel supports custom bootanimations...All kernels can use this mod you just wont have bootanimation change if you choose nonvoodoo...Hope this helps
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Clean rom is pretty snappy with the voodoo, and I'm about to flash the batt mods (thank you androidman78.

[Q] [REQ] Install custom kernel to stock 2.3.4

Hi,
I would like to use supercurios's color calibration tool to change my colors back to vibrant. But I want to preserve the possibility for getting future OTA update. Or if it is not possible with custom kernel then the chance to revert back stock kernel easily at least.
My Nexus is
Hardware: i9020T SAMOLED
ROM: completely stock 2.3.4 (no rooted, no unlocked bootloader)
Baseband: I9020XXKD1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-ge382d80 android [email protected] #1
BuildNr: GRJ22
I read a lot of threads and I'm now pretty confused what I really need to do this and what kernel is for this??
Please help me and give me a step-by-step guide what should I do to use color calibration tool?
Thank you!

krex said:
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Please help me and give me a step-by-step guide what should I do to use color calibration tool?
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please anyone, at least let me know if it is impossible!
thanks!

First of all you need to get clockworkmod recovery. Then you flash a kernel's zip file through cwm. Any kernel in the Nexus S android dev section has supercurio's color mod included, then you can download the Voodoo control app in the market to set your color preference. Hope that helps.
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markfavis said:
First of all you need to get clockworkmod recovery. Then you flash a kernel's zip file through cwm. Any kernel in the Nexus S android dev section has supercurio's color mod included...
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first of all thank you for response
can I install CWM onto 2.3.4 as it is described for 2.3 in stickies? Any kernel is good for receiving and install OTA?

1. yes you can,
2. i think so but im not entirely sure. havent been to stock since a week after i got my nexus s.
if you want to be as close to stock but getting the extra features of a custom rom, i suggest you flash an AOSP (andoird open source project) based custom rom.

Thanks for help!

You're welcome
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PUREGANDROID v3.0

PUREGANDROID
About
PUREGANDROID ( Pure Google Android) is a pure android os as google intended.
It uses a CM7 base but most if not all CM7 is removed. This is my first rom and I could not remove all CM7 but I will remove more in the Future (cyanogenmod in setting ( Please I need some help on this) and the RenderFX widget( can't locate it)
UPDATE:
I have posted a beta to see if you guys like it it was built from CM and AOSP sources. I just have to compile kernel and change lockscreen.
NEW WEBSITE
macaddict.tk
DOWNLOAD
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27168952/DOWNLOADS/PURG3.oBETA.zip
HOW TO FLASH
*USE CWR
1. wipe all user data
2. wipe cache
3. install from SDCARD
4. Select rom
5 reboot
About:
Uses Google stock launcher
Includes all google apps
Has North America GPS FIX
Uses a CM7 Kernel (for it to be stable)
Wants in Future
Ablsolutly no CM7
pure google
overclock to 1.5 or 1.8
Changes in 2.2
New aosp settings menu and more cygen removed
Lockscreen still needs editing
NOTICE
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF DATA OR AND DAMAGES.

nerdkiller14 said:
PUREGANDROID
About
PUREGANDROID ( Pure Google Android) is a pure android os as google intended.
It uses a CM7 base but most if not all CM7 is removed. This is my first rom and I could not remove all CM7 but I will remove more in the Future (cyanogenmod in setting ( Please I need some help on this) and the RenderFX widget( can't locate it)
UPDATE:
I have posted a beta to see if you guys like it it was built from CM and AOSP sources. I just have to compile kernel and change lockscreen.
NEW WEBSITE
macaddict.tk
DOWNLOAD
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27168952/DOWNLOADS/PURG3.oBETA.zip
HOW TO FLASH
*USE CWR
1. wipe all user data
2. wipe cache
3. install from SDCARD
4. Select rom
5 reboot
About:
Uses Google stock launcher
Includes all google apps
Has North America GPS FIX
Uses a CM7 Kernel (for it to be stable)
Wants in Future
Ablsolutly no CM7
pure google
overclock to 1.5 or 1.8
Changes in 2.2
New aosp settings menu and more cygen removed
Lockscreen still needs editing
NOTICE
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF DATA OR AND DAMAGES.
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Check your pm nerd!
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Screenshots?

How does this differ from GingerBeast?

Read in Gingerbeasts thread somewhere (running it for three awesome days) and Dilli stated something along the lines that since gtx had put out Inspired AOSP (or working on it?) He did actually do a couple of things differently ala H icons, etc... and hinted that having two identical AOSP ROMS would have been dull and competitive or pointless or something. Since gtx isn't keeping up with his rom anymore (so it read?) This could be ok right? Would like to try the stable version, or is it?
I started flashing a sense rom again last night and almost immediately during setup scrapped it forb my NAN backup. I can get different results from seemingly identical roms.
MyPocketWizard

gtalum said:
FWIW, I'm not trying to be negative. I honestly want to know what differences there will be between GingerBeast (which I currently run and love) and PUREGANDROID. if there are some substantive differences I'd like to give it a try.
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This is a CM7 base with various bits removed. Gingerbeast is a proper AOSP base with bits of CM7 added in. That's the major difference at least.

dyliho said:
Read in Gingerbeasts thread somewhere (running it for three awesome days) and Dilli stated something along the lines that since gtx had put out Inspired AOSP (or working on it?) He did actually do a couple of things differently ala H icons, etc... and hinted that having two identical AOSP ROMS would have been dull and competitive or pointless or something. Since gtx isn't keeping up with his rom anymore (so it read?) This could be ok right? Would like to try the stable version, or is it?
I started flashing a sense rom again last night and almost immediately during setup scrapped it forb my NAN backup. I can get different results from seemingly identical roms.
MyPocketWizard
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Wish we had a pure aosp rom T_T
Gtx had the best one and its gone
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

If you look I came before Gingerbeast

nerdkiller14 said:
If you look I came before Gingerbeast
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You talking about that post that was a chop and hack of Cm7?

I had a second post. With one built from CM source. This one is built from AOSP source with make files and framework files from CM.

I am working toward a more AOSP base. Building my own kernel, using image files from
AOSP, using AOSP programs. He Is just using a modified CM7.

This is an AOSP base actually.

sure just use the search funtion at the top of page and type PureGandroid 1.1

By beta I mean not all of the stuff I want in this version is there. The ROM is completely stable and ready for use. I just didn't remove and add all the things I wanted in this version

I am trying to get there but its very slow for me to do this. My co compiler John Weyrauch hasn't been online lately and we have had little progress the past 2 weeks

nerdkiller14 said:
I am working toward a more AOSP base. Building my own kernel, using image files from
AOSP, using AOSP programs. He Is just using a modified CM7.
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what exactly do you think i did?
took a pre-compiled cm7 rom and modified it?. if im just using a modified cm7, what are you doing?
gingerbeast is built and compiled from aosp and cm7. both were cloned, some cm stuff was removed, aosp added. look in your /system/etc-
CHANGELOG-CM.txt
init.d- all cm init scripts
/system/bin-
backuptool.sh- cyanogen script
modelid_cfg.sh- cyanogen script
verify_cache_partition_size.sh- cyanogen script
-your default wallpaper is attached
what im saying is- dont act like your rom is pure aosp and then say mine is just a modified cm7.
like i said in my thread- as i go more and more cm is removed, and a lot already has- IE theme engine, i have the froyo lockscreen back(will make it in next update), etc- plus i added some of my own stuff to framework/ base. my kernel has some important tweaks(to me anyway- not sure why cm hasnt updated jhash to lookup3 in their kernel yet) that help with efficiency/speed that cm, nor any other kernel for the dhd inspire have
im not saying what your doing is a bad thing, its EXACTLY what i did. most users dont give 2 sh!ts what the base is- if they like how aosp looks, its fast and good on battery and bug free thats all that matters. (cyanogen base for the inspire is very good and pretty much bug free, which is exactly why i chose to use it- and i dont have the time for a 100% aosp rom made from scratch especially when that is readily available)
btw- its usually nice to put a credit in the OP for what you used of other peoples that helped you out. just to show appreciation for work done that benefited you.

By modified I meant using a hybrid that has modified files for Wallpapers, icons, etc. I am trying to create a non tweaked kernel with Google Apps included, and only opensource software in it (except for GAPPS).
I meant nothing against you or your rom also would it be ok if I extracted the lockscreen from your rom to use on mine?

My apps are aosp, icons aosp, wallpapers and sounds are from nexus s- which is technically aosp.
Everything is opensource
Yes you can use the lockscreen, but like I said it wont be included until next update, so you'll have to wait. It should be soon though

thank you. Would you be interested in making a 100% pure rom? I can compile most of it on my Mac Pro. I just need some help debugging some of the errors while compiling?

I've been here for a week or two... Just long enough to know how funny this is...
Sent from my rooted (GingerBeast) overclocked (1.9) HTC Inspire 4G.

ICS(CM9) and CM7 experiences with froyo/ginger bread kernel

I write this new thread because that`s important new
experiences i think!!!!!!!!
I found out that now you can choose Gingerbread or Froyo Kernel
on your CM9 (versions from 4.february 2012)
I´ve installed CM7 Kang RC1 3 feb.2012 , you can find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470721
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/gigglebread/index.php?id=jordan
And in second boot ICS CM9 Nightley 4.feb.2012 , it can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353003
http://tanguy.forumdoandroid.com/
http://defy-cm.net/defy-cm9-nightly/
First i was on CM7(Froyo Kernel) -- Everything exept. the known issues was working....
Then i Flashed the CM9 kernel wich could be fount in the upper links
and Everythings......... works .......
For me thats new because of in my last experiences with those Roms ,
there were two Versions with different Kernel usage :
CM7/CM9 version for Defy with Froyo kernel
CM7 /CM9version for Defy/Defy+ with Gingerbread Kernel
And now one and the same CM7 can be used on both kernel
And the gingerbread telephone network bug in 2nd boot is fixed!!!!!!!!!!!
3d Gallery works in ICS!!!
Thanks to kang,epsilon,walter,quarks ....

This should not be in the development section.

Passa91 said:
This should not be in the development section.
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its still nice for the devs, to see some appreciation.
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium

so...if I flash CM9 from 04/02/2012... then flash the GB kernel zip.....the rom will work?...Its that what are you saying?

jufa2401 said:
its still nice for the devs, to see some appreciation.
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No, that's what the "thanks" and "donate" buttons are for.

@bone101 : Thanks! Exciting report!
Can you specify what hardware you have, Defy green/redlens, Defy+ ?
and also specify what SBF build you use as base before you flash ?
When you write "Froyo kernel" and "Ginger bread Kernel", do you mean: "CM7_Kernel-signed.zip" and "CM9_Kernel-signed.zip" (Fritolays http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20148046&postcount=1624 )
or do you refer to some other Kernel files ???
(I guess the 2 filenames below are the same as the ones fritolays re-packed. I'll update here when i get answer )
CM9-ICS-multiboot kernel_2.3.4.zip = the kernel from CM9-ICS-MR0-111207-jordan.zip
CM7.1-11-kernel_2.2.2.zip = ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353003&highlight=cm7+kernel+froyo&page=162
So much stuff around we needs to be very specific so that we understand eachother.
You might want to check this thread where I am trying to collect some info about the Kernel versions that are used in the CM7 & CM9 builds after 7:th December 2011
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477554
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Info about my DEFY PLUS
System Version: 45.0.74.MB526.Retail.en.DE
Model number: MB526
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: EPU93_U_00.60.00
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.32.9-gbad50c3
[email protected] #1
Build number: 4.5.1-134_DFP-74

I flashed CM9 over Feb 4 build, it bootloops.

ICS is working very good, but it has very little in common with CyanogenMod.
It is very AOSP-like now.
If you are okay with vanilla Android, then you can use ICS very soon (because camera will be working soon, I think).
If you are like me, and need the functions of CM that make CM so great, than ICS isn't usable at all (for now) for you.

bone101 said:
Thanks to kang,epsilon,walter,quarks ....
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there is no Kang but Fuzz.... kang means it's sort of before nightly version...

The only unusable functions fir the ics 31st nightly was the camera, other than that, all major phone functions work. Froyo kernel. but everything is better than cm7
Got a Headache? It's all in your Head.

Sorry for wrong forum...
Defy MB525 red lens....
I mean CM7kernel-signed.zip = froyo 2.2.2 kernel (signed.zip) and CM9kernel-signed.zip=gingerbread 2.3.4 Kernel (signed.zip)
I Flashed CM7.2 Kang over CM7.1-stable in
How to install each rom pls. look at the at their developers posts!!
Now can i flash walters builds (to get HD record and play HD Video)
and have CM9 ICS in 2nd boot
DHT-22 Kernel works too for both roms....(look at MS2Ginger builds from walter79)
Pls. move this tread to the place where you tihnk its belong

I have the red lens defy running defy+s 236 rom. Can i flash cm9 with that?

cm9 defy+
will someone please tell me the latest cm9 build for a defy with sbf defy+ 2.3.6?

soxvirus, flanagan..
[ICS] "CM9" Experimental Builds for the Defy !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353003
builds for 2.3.6 defy+ found in first post

I need 2nd init to install CM9? What version of 2init?
Can I have the stock GB rom and CM9 with 2nd init?

soxvirus, search the forums, read the guides !
first study this basic guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
then study the specific CM9 version+thread you are interested in.

salingpusa said:
The only unusable functions fir the ics 31st nightly was the camera, other than that, all major phone functions work. Froyo kernel.
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ONLY the major functions of the phone are working.
The little things that make all the difference between CM and Vanilla Android aren't even finished yet.
Read here:
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/blog/progress-on-cm9
This was posted today.
salingpusa said:
but everything is better than cm7
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Nope. Just not true. In CM7 everything works just fine AND the excellent configurability of a true Custom Rom is there. That is what I expect from CM.
The ICS Versions for the Defy are very good, but they lack those parts of CM that make it excellent. And that is not the Quarks' fault or Epsylon's fault, it just isn't finished yet.
salingpusa said:
Got a Headache? It's all in your Head.
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I'm not sure what you mean. Are you talking to me ? It sounds like an insult.
Just because the current CM9 Roms are good enough for you, it doesn't mean they are good enough for everyone.

thedoginthewok said:
Got a Headache? It's all in your Head.
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I'm not sure what you mean. Are you talking to me ? It sounds like an insult.
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It's not, it's his tapatalk signature, you can see it in every post he makes. Don't get all fired up so fast, we're all on the same team here. We should all meet for a beer. Or five
Relax, learn, enjoy you DEFY's, spread the knowledge, I think that's the policy we all follow

niksy+ said:
We should all meet for a beer. Or five
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Definitely sounds like an awesome plan

My first intention to open this thread was that its possible to run the new CM7 and CM9
on Defy or Defy+ --- the same Rom for both
But now im think its not possible , because i´ve tried to install MS2Ginger 3.0NG-RC which work very well, but my CM7Fryo in 2nd boot dosent...
I will try my luck with CM9ICSFroyo in 2nd, maybe 2nd boot need CM9/ICS
CM9/ICS for Defy+ would work

[Q] Need some kernel explanations

I was looking at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063058
I'm not sure which to flash as I don't know the difference. One is based off of LK3 and I don't know what that is. The other 2 I do know, CM 10 or 10.1. Could anyone explain or suggest which is good to try? I am currently only rooted and not using any ROMs.

Please inform yourself! The kernel is the communicator between the hardware and software. It is imperative you flash a kernel designed for your device/rom!
If you're on Stock, you'll want one labeled TW (or TouchWiz). Make sure you download the JB (Jelly Bean) version. LK3 is the radio baseband of the phone. You can check in Settings > About Phone then last 3 digits of Baseband Number.
Based on the information you've said, I'd recommend looking into LeanKernel or 747. Hope I've helped. All the info you need is on this site, just gotta read it. GL
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And backup your imei if you haven't
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sweeds said:
Please inform yourself! The kernel is the communicator between the hardware and software. It is imperative you flash a kernel designed for your device/rom!
If you're on Stock, you'll want one labeled TW (or TouchWiz). Make sure you download the JB (Jelly Bean) version. LK3 is the radio baseband of the phone. You can check in Settings > About Phone then last 3 digits of Baseband Number.
Based on the information you've said, I'd recommend looking into LeanKernel or 747. Hope I've helped. All the info you need is on this site, just gotta read it. GL
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Thanks and informing myself is exactly what I'm doing! I don't want to screw anything up. Currently, I only plan on flashing a kernel which is why I wanted a backup of the stock kernel that comes with the phone just in case anything stupid happens. I'll check out leankernel and 747. Thanks!

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spurnout said:
I was looking at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063058
I'm not sure which to flash as I don't know the difference. One is based off of LK3 and I don't know what that is. The other 2 I do know, CM 10 or 10.1. Could anyone explain or suggest which is good to try? I am currently only rooted and not using any ROMs.
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You got the first step right, and that's asking questions if you don't understand.
sweeds said:
... LK3 is the radio baseband of the phone. ...
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Not entirely. When talking about official (or leaked) Service provider (and phone) specific builds of Android, they're each given a build number.
The latest "build" of Jelly Bean 4.1.1 from Verizon for the SGS3 has a build identifier of VRBLK3. That covers everything from the stock kernel, to the stock ROM, to the version of the radio for that particular build (you can apply any radio to any other build without an issue, though).
Since the LK3 build is the latest official from Verizon, that's the base (not baseband - 2 different things) that most of the custom verizon roms are built off of. (latest = greatest, at least sometimes ).
As sweeds points out, there are two main "strains" of Android (for us samsung guys). The first is based off of Samsung's take on Android with their tweaks, features, etc and that's called TouchWiz (TW).
The other is Android built straight from Google, without any of the Samsung proprietary stuff. It's called AOSP (Android Open Source Project). ROMs like CM, ParanoidAndroid, AOKP, are based on AOSP code.
You cannot mix and match AOSP and TW kernels and ROMs, which is why you'll have the choice of downloads that your initial question addressed. Most developers will release a version of what they code for each version of Android. Things will go bork if you flash a TW kernel on an AOSP ROM and vice versa.
sweeds said:
Based on the information you've said, I'd recommend looking into LeanKernel or 747. Hope I've helped. All the info you need is on this site, just gotta read it. GL
Sent via SGS3 using Tapatalk
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I wouldn't knock KOR - I've been having good luck with it (TW) on both GalaxyMOD and Synergy....
bobAbooE said:
And backup your imei if you haven't
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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+1 Do this. (see here for how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255 )

letinsh said:
You got the first step right, and that's asking questions if you don't understand.
Not entirely. When talking about official (or leaked) Service provider (and phone) specific builds of Android, they're each given a build number.
The latest "build" of Jelly Bean 4.1.1 from Verizon for the SGS3 has a build identifier of VRBLK3. That covers everything from the stock kernel, to the stock ROM, to the version of the radio for that particular build (you can apply any radio to any other build without an issue, though).
Since the LK3 build is the latest official from Verizon, that's the base (not baseband - 2 different things) that most of the custom verizon roms are built off of. (latest = greatest, at least sometimes ).
As sweeds points out, there are two main "strains" of Android (for us samsung guys). The first is based off of Samsung's take on Android with their tweaks, features, etc and that's called TouchWiz (TW).
The other is Android built straight from Google, without any of the Samsung proprietary stuff. It's called AOSP (Android Open Source Project). ROMs like CM, ParanoidAndroid, AOKP, are based on AOSP code.
You cannot mix and match AOSP and TW kernels and ROMs, which is why you'll have the choice of downloads that your initial question addressed. Most developers will release a version of what they code for each version of Android. Things will go bork if you flash a TW kernel on an AOSP ROM and vice versa.
I wouldn't knock KOR - I've been having good luck with it (TW) on both GalaxyMOD and Synergy....
+1 Do this. (see here for how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255 )
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Somehow I missed this response so I just read it and wanted to say thanks for the very detailed explanation! I finally ROM'd this phone yesterday and I have Hyperdrive RLS7 running with Galaxy KOR kernel. I haven't had any issues at all yet and the battery life definitely seems better even with the OC'd processor. I also started using SPB Shell 3D since this phone seems powerful enough to run it completely smoothly versus some old phones I had where I had some reservations about that.