Database Info

Best custom roms

I have started this thread since i didnt find any thread similar to this....
As i m in search of best custom rom in terms of stability, performance, speed, u.i., etc....
So i started this thread..
I want people to post in this thread about the rom they are using and their performance....
Please be elaborate in explaining about your roms, although brief explanations are also welcomed...
People are free to post any links to any custom rom...
Any new update about new customs roms releases also welcomed...(Links would be appretiated)...
Any suggestions are welcomed, since this is my first thread..

Using POSEIDON's Rom....
Quite Stable, Nice in terms of performance...
For me, at present, its the best rom..
Link TO POSEIDON's ROM
<link> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331842 </link>
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED ANYONE...

Reserved For Future.....

now i'm using cranium v5.1 + uc kernal very smooth and battery life is good 1 day of moderate use

try superteekz rom v2

xxkpq
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA App

Thread moved to general as there is no development here.

does anyone knows that whether these custom roms helps in improving network connectivity in accessing internet using 2G or 3G..
cos in some rom i felt when the screen turns off, connectivity stops...

i dont like the bright notification area of cranium v5.1
its way too bright

crk1995 said:
i dont like the bright notification area of cranium v5.1
its way too bright
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
perhaps you mean the theme's notification area is too bright? try another theme and see what happens
==============================
for me, cranium is definitely the best of all I've tried, but that's very limited. the best thing is to test some for yourself and see, since different people have different preferences...

for what purposes u use ur phone mostly..
and do u use any other theme, if yes then which one...
and also i want to ask whether any custom rom supports the samsung stock widgets, i need that task manager widget....

you can install samsung stock widgets manually also using any root explorer

crk1995 said:
for what purposes u use ur phone mostly..
and do u use any other theme, if yes then which one...
and also i want to ask whether any custom rom supports the samsung stock widgets, i need that task manager widget....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I mainly use my phone as a phone + games + occasional GPS. my current theme is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372746
but it may not be to your taste. go to the theme & app section and you can choose there

kkrraazzyy said:
you can install samsung stock widgets manually also using any root explorer
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried installing them through root explorer. bt it dint work for me.
can u pls post a link for such widget
and method also...

hey friends i m using poseidons rom these days
its awesome in terms of ui and performance...

crk1995 said:
I tried installing them through root explorer. bt it dint work for me.
can u pls post a link for such widget
and method also...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
how is it that "it didn't work"? did it say you can't add it because of write privileges? did you install using root explore and then not reset? something else?

Sorry to gate crash the party but...
The super best custom ROMs will be when gingerbread 2.3.7 will be out.. Or probably if we have a successful ICS port... So honestly speaking there is no best custom ROM it is upto your daily usage for you to decide!
Tapashocked via my gt-I9003 with a random keyboard of my choice !

when i added that widget of task manager it displays that , problem in loading widget

any idea by how much time will 2.3.7 rom or ICS be released

crk1995 said:
any idea by how much time will 2.3.7 rom or ICS be released
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably in next one or two hours...lol
Don't just shoot the question which has no meaning yet.

[Q] Which custom ROM is recommended for me?

Hi all,
I need help deciding which custom ROM to flash to my i9003, but i want one that has full Arabic support and a good camera firmware. If possible, please post images of ROMs you recommend, any help is appreciated

Good camera- gingerbread has dim video recording, so choose a froyo custom rom. Maybe cranium 3.1(I tink its froyo, not sure) and should have Arabic(again, I'm not sure). Check out the android dev section for that rom, and also I believe you can add Arabic patch to any cRom.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium

hello mate,
Well if you not interested in video record, I suggest for you Cyanogenmod 7 it is so smooth and stable with some issue that can be fixed soon, like video record, apps can't use mic.
this is my chose
and have fun

@bscraze Thanks for your response. Ive been reading a little about Cranium 3.1, and i'm about to flash it but i had a question related to the instructions given by sakindia123:
he says clean flash to XXKPH, so can i flash to JPKP5 instead? it is exactly the same version of gb but just different region (language)
maybe anyone can answer my question without having to start a new thread over it
thanks..

xxxstar123 said:
hello mate,
Well if you not interested in video record, I suggest for you Cyanogenmod 7 it is so smooth and stable with some issue that can be fixed soon, like video record, apps can't use mic.
this is my chose
and have fun
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've read about Cyanogenmod as well, but i think im gonna give Cranium Rom a try. Thanks anyway

Mirokasber said:
@bscraze Thanks for your response. Ive been reading a little about Cranium 3.1, and i'm about to flash it but i had a question related to the instructions given by sakindia123:
he says clean flash to XXKPH, so can i flash to JPKP5 instead? it is exactly the same version of gb but just different region (language)
maybe anyone can answer my question without having to start a new thread over it
thanks..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think so, there's no reason not flash to xxkph, unless you're sim locked. If you still want to try, go ahead, I'm not sure weather it will work. If it doesn't you can always reflash, as it will result in a soft brick at most
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

cranium is GB, not froyo. don't flash the rom without upgrading to GB first. (I see that was mentioned that you know it's GB, so just a warning...). in addition, if you haven't seen it yet and you want to use push mail notification, GB has a bug on all ROMs that keeps it from working properly. if you don't need it, then flash away!

bscraze said:
I don't think so, there's no reason not flash to xxkph, unless you're sim locked. If you still want to try, go ahead, I'm not sure weather it will work. If it doesn't you can always reflash, as it will result in a soft brick at most
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The reason i dont want to flash to xxkph is that it doesnt support Arabic :/

supergaijin said:
cranium is GB, not froyo. don't flash the rom without upgrading to GB first. (I see that was mentioned that you know it's GB, so just a warning...). in addition, if you haven't seen it yet and you want to use push mail notification, GB has a bug on all ROMs that keeps it from working properly. if you don't need it, then flash away!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually i do need the push mail notification, but i hate the Froyo keyboard, copy/paste options and some other things.. bottom line: i'll stick to GB (thanks for warning)
BUT i want it custom GB (i chose Cranium) and i'm facing the language issue mentioned above

Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292956 for Arabic patch
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

Mirokasber said:
Actually i do need the push mail notification, but i hate the Froyo keyboard, copy/paste options and some other things.. bottom line: i'll stick to GB (thanks for warning)
BUT i want it custom GB (i chose Cranium) and i'm facing the language issue mentioned above
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Other popular custom roms include titanium s(IMO it's good) and poseidons rom(many people use this rom) or cranium 5.1.
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

bscraze said:
Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292956 for Arabic patch
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
links in the thread are dead... waiting for an update :]

Mirokasber said:
links in the thread are dead... waiting for an update :]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can try poseidons rom. It has dxkp9 with Arabic patch
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

I'm pretty sure that Cranium doesnt support Arabic so i moved on to try CyanogenMod7.. what do u think?? CyanogenMod7 or poseidons??

Mirokasber said:
I'm pretty sure that Cranium doesnt support Arabic so i moved on to try CyanogenMod7.. what do u think?? CyanogenMod7 or poseidons??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well they both have Arabic patch, just that I'm not sure if its preinstalled in cm7. Cm7 has dsp manager which is good, Poseidon I'm not sure if it has dsp manager. Its really personal preference, for me I prefer cm7. Poseidon just wasnt for me . If you try and you feel it doesnt suit your taste, then switch. Right now I love miui so much I haven't switched roms ever since I flashed it, though im aa flashaholic and flash a lot of roms in the past for my android phones
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

bscraze said:
Well they both have Arabic patch, just that I'm not sure if its preinstalled in cm7. Cm7 has dsp manager which is good, Poseidon I'm not sure if it has dsp manager. Its really personal preference, for me I prefer cm7. Poseidon just wasnt for me . If you try and you feel it doesnt suit your taste, then switch. Right now I love miui so much I haven't switched roms ever since I flashed it, though im aa flashaholic and flash a lot of roms in the past for my android phones
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Poseidon has dsp manager as well, so im giving it a go and ill keep u updated .. thx alot buddy
P.S this is my first time flashing to custom rom, so if there is something i should know before flashing ... would be great ,, thx again

Mirokasber said:
Poseidon has dsp manager as well, so im giving it a go and ill keep u updated .. thx alot buddy
P.S this is my first time flashing to custom rom, so if there is something i should know before flashing ... would be great ,, thx again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Remember to do a full wipe before and after flashing(for safety) and you may want to flash a custom kernel after that, maybe xda bam or uc kernel, and remember to wipe cache and dalvik before and after flashing the kernel.
Remember that if you can't boot your phone but can access download mode, don't panic, just do a reflash. Eg. Reflash kpq.
PS. I recommend uc kernel v9 2009 or 1009 or 3009 if your phone can handle the overclock. Also, custom roms are definitely better than stock roms have fun flashing
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

try poseidon roms building through DDxf9 its good and have arabic support even its gingerbread 2.3.6

sh7adeh said:
try poseidon roms building through DDxf9 its good and have arabic support even its gingerbread 2.3.6
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did u mean DXKP9????

how to choose custom roms
Guys,
I have seen lot of custom roms listed on XDA but still dont understand which 1 to choose from. m thinking of update XXKPQ 2.3.6. Any idea if its stable or can it provide with better customisation.
Thanks
Mohsin

[Q] choose between stock, custom or port.

Hi! 1st don't kill me for make this question but I really need your help. Can someone help me to choose a Rom? I'm currently on stock gingerbread 2.3.6 uclb3 but its too laggie, i have like 374 apps, i need a Rom that can play 720p videos. The half of my apps are games so i need a better experience. It's really important the battery life but based on my use i know i can't get i really good life, i only use wifi so 3g or 4g doesn't matter me. Bluetooth isn't really important. Based on this, can you help to choose between stock, custom or port? I have entropy dd 04/04/2012 and supercharger v6. if i need another tweak or kernel or eliminate anyone don't forget to tell. thanks.

langley88 said:
Hi! 1st don't kill me for make this question but I really need your help. Can someone help me to choose a Rom? I'm currently on stock gingerbread 2.3.6 uclb3 but its too laggie, i have like 374 apps, i need a Rom that can play 720p videos. The half of my apps are games so i need a better experience. It's really important the battery life but based on my use i know i can't get i really good life, i only use wifi so 3g or 4g doesn't matter me. Bluetooth isn't really important. Based on this, can you help to choose between stock, custom or port? I have entropy dd 04/04/2012 and supercharger v6. if i need another tweak or kernel or eliminate anyone don't forget to tell. thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why not flash nun's aokp ics from it is quick and smooth no lag
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA

I see that you use your phone for gaming so try Gamerz rom port. With Infusion-GB-Z-core-A2. It has working video, so you are gonna be able to play 720p videos. Everything you need is in the ISET thread by bigjoe.
Sent from my Infuse 4G running Aeon v1.3.1.

Check the ISET in my signature...
{U.S.M.C.} "Fraternal Brotherhood of the Highest Order"

I tried gamerz rom. Had the common softkeys not working. Just odin the stock cwm 2.3.6 and remove bloat, overclock and you're good. I ran it like that for a long time. On cm7 now just to try it out.
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA

Thanks i'm testing GamerzRom right now. I love it, no more lag.

langley88 said:
Thanks i'm testing GamerzRom right now. I love it, no more lag.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
keep on testing...and try others ROMs...all is great within the Infuse Family...any questions or help...just pop a flare...some will pull over to help you...

Best GB ROM?

Hello friends!
Presently I am on Osmanfans 1.3 based on XXKB3 Froyo. As its a pretty long time since I updated, I am planning to update. As the phone will be used by my wife and she doesnt like to experiment a lot, please guide me as to which is the best ROM and kernal available as of now.
Please donot confuse me with multiple choices. I want to shift to a Gingerbread ROM which is complete in itself and doesnt lack features. I checked the features of MIUI and it looked nice but unfortunately it doesnt support Video recording and seems to have battery issues.
All said and done, give me one ROM that you guys think is the best...
Thank you.

go4saket said:
Hello friends!
Presently I am on Osmanfans 1.3 based on XXKB3 Froyo. As its a pretty long time since I updated, I am planning to update. As the phone will be used by my wife and she doesnt like to experiment a lot, please guide me as to which is the best ROM and kernal available as of now.
Please donot confuse me with multiple choices. I want to shift to a Gingerbread ROM which is complete in itself and doesnt lack features. I checked the features of MIUI and it looked nice but unfortunately it doesnt support Video recording and seems to have battery issues.
All said and done, give me one ROM that you guys think is the best...
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will suggest u 2 simple options
1. XXKPQ Its one of the most famous GB rom available which most of the people & most of the kernel developers use it as base rom. So I highly recommand u to use it.
2. DDKP3 Its Indian based rom which has most highest battery backup in GB rom. But as compared to xxkpq it has less mods avalable in forum.
U can use use xda bam kernel or doomlord kernel. Both are superb kernels.
Choice is urs...!!

go4saket said:
Hello friends!
Presently I am on Osmanfans 1.3 based on XXKB3 Froyo. As its a pretty long time since I updated, I am planning to update. As the phone will be used by my wife and she doesnt like to experiment a lot, please guide me as to which is the best ROM and kernal available as of now.
Please donot confuse me with multiple choices. I want to shift to a Gingerbread ROM which is complete in itself and doesnt lack features. I checked the features of MIUI and it looked nice but unfortunately it doesnt support Video recording and seems to have battery issues.
All said and done, give me one ROM that you guys think is the best...
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm using this one and completely stable for everyday use..
It's KPQ ROM..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331842
Here is the download Link if you want --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23791943&postcount=877

KPU is the best

XXKPE is the best

khalefeh said:
XXKPE is the best
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
dont misguide people plz.

If your wife has to use it then I suggest you stick to xxkb3 rom which has least bugs whereas all gb roms have bugs at my last count it was having 7 bugs. These bugs either have workaround or custom mods or use custom kernal which solves these bugs.

I am using stock kpq, rooted, de-odexed and removed all unnecessary apps. Added necessary mods.
Pretty happy with it.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Stock rom or custom rom

hi all
im really confused and need your professional help, im on ddlf2 bam kernel but battery is not so good and its a bit laggy, i dont know sometimes i want stock firmware kernel and all to be stock but i like custom rom to, what do you suggest i want a stock that has good design for daily use making notes have an agenda ect and good battery life.. seriously need your help, you'll get thanks for every answer that helps.
P.S. i dont want any bugs in rom if there is a little bug its ok but something like no working video record no.

Ditbardh said:
hi all
im really confused and need your professional help, im on ddlf2 bam kernel but battery is not so good and its a bit laggy, i dont know sometimes i want stock firmware kernel and all to be stock but i like custom rom to, what do you suggest i want a stock that has good design for daily use making notes have an agenda ect and good battery life.. seriously need your help, you'll get thanks for every answer that helps.
P.S. i dont want any bugs in rom if there is a little bug its ok but something like no working video record no.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey use remICS v1.4 by rockysenu.... visit the thread. there a few bugs otherwise it is the best rom till date. better than stock rom(that what i think).

meet77777 said:
Hey use remICS v1.4 by rockysenu.... visit the thread. there a few bugs otherwise it is the best rom till date. better than stock rom(that what i think).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As he mentioned he needs video recording, so any CM based ROMs are out of question.

u can use poseidon rom since it more stable than CM all issues encountered by the users and testers has been solved like wifi, gps, battery performance..etc
plz hit the thanks button if i helped you

yep, i agree buddy.
of all roms ive tried (not including cm's) poseidon's rom over xxkpq was smoothest and best, with bugs solved.. along with this installation was kernel: uc v9 1009 + custom theme (you may choose up to your own choice) + some mods/scripts. the above enumerated was the best ive used for so long before moving to miui v4 2.7.6 which is way too smooth (however, unapplicable to u since video recording deems to work in low res).
cheers.

I loved titanium rom the most!! finest rom ^_^ .. even supports Hindi and other languages .. and i found it to be best when it comes battery ..

ibaz said:
yep, i agree buddy.
of all roms ive tried (not including cm's) poseidon's rom over xxkpq was smoothest and best, with bugs solved.. along with this installation was kernel: uc v9 1009 + custom theme (you may choose up to your own choice) + some mods/scripts. the above enumerated was the best ive used for so long before moving to miui v4 2.7.6 which is way too smooth (however, unapplicable to u since video recording deems to work in low res).
cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would you say miui and poseidon are better than remics?? I'm thinking of flashing miui. I'm looking mostly for smoothnes in scroll and opening apps.
For you I think the best options are titanium or stock. I love stock roms! But they are not smooth enough for me, if that's not a problem for you, you should use the stock rom because of the lack of bugs.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda app-developers app

Angenit said:
Would you say miui and poseidon are better than remics?? I'm thinking in flashing miui. I'm looking mostly smoothnes in scroll and opening apps.
For you I think the best options are titanium or stock. I love stock roms! But they are not smooth enough for me, if that's bot a problem for you, you should use the stock rom because of the lack of bugs.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think ill go for titanium again, just will ask anyone if that rom works with bam kernel, smooth fast best battery life. I love stock rom to but to much lags and not so smooth, titanium has just one little bug; when someone calls you u cant see who is calling for about 1 second thats enough for grabbing the phone from your pocket lol, u all got thanks for answers, thanks.

if u want to be in stock ROM better to try the new value pack which is DDLF2 it has been reviewed by others and they can say that it is battery efficient, smooth and stable...and if u found lags u can use bam kernel v.14 beta that fixes bugs.. dont forget the thanks button..hehe
u can read some reviews about the said fw here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741370

Try TheFrankenstein's Mod for DDLF2. Its smooth as hell . Literally as fast as CM7 . U could give it a try .

mdaamir1989 said:
Try TheFrankenstein's Mod for DDLF2. Its smooth as hell . Literally as fast as CM7 . U could give it a try .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is there any bug ?

@ Angenit
im not saying that poseidon is better than remics buddy. i am saying that poseidon could be of good choice too. pls read op buddy, he asks for a bug free rom (specially with video recording) so i did not mention about remics,etc so as not to mislead him.
cheers,
edit:
sorry buddy, misunderstood ur post hehe..
poseidon paired with uc kernel v9 1009 was the longest streak i used (in terms of gingerbread base). apps smooth and snappy during opening. titanium had good reviews too buddy.
if u were referring of miui gingerbread, its not so stable and battery life is short. ryt now however, i am on miui v4 (ics based), which is far the snappiest ive tried in terms of scrolling and opening apps. battery life also is satisfactory with around 15-17 hrs moderate use per experience. miui v4's external card been changed to emmc =)