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Hello everyone, Im a noob here and with this new hobby. Im not a noob to the whole aspect tho, I did alot with DTV and DN then FTA so I have some knowoledge. I just rooted and installed S7 rom, then like a noob locked it out but figured out how to fix. So my question being a noob is what does everyone consider the best ROM for the infuse and why? And youre opionion on best apps to install once freed up? Glad to meet everyone here and thanks for all the reading I have done over last 3 days, it saved me and my phone LOL.

The new bionix is a infuse based rom but the ports coming in are awesome as well try the new darky rom!!
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try a few pick the one you like most

+1 cheezy...I'm enjoying darky myself...everybody has their own preferences
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thanks everyone, I probally will try them all after everyones feedback, like i said im new and running S7 and hate resetting my gmail and reloading all my apps after re-installation. This way i can read and investigate all roms peeps suggest before I make the leap. S7 is ok i guess but was expecting so much more, right now got my eye on Bionix, but all your inputs helps a noob like me out greatly. Thanks

im running the new bionix i like it so far

Cool can you tell us why what you think the advanages are?

I'm running Infused v2.2.3, it's a great rom that gives good battery life. Unforunately, the developer has stopped work on it (he's supposed to be coming back once AT&T GB releases). But it's a solid rom.

CM7 or Darky. Darky is likely the best i9000/Captivate/Vibrant ROM, if you really want an Infuse based ROM, the only one I've used is Infused and it's pretty good.

AT&T's lastest leak: KK2 with Entropy's kernel for root.
I've removed most of the bloatware and did my own theme with pieces from this theme and that theme.
I get 14-18 hours on a charge. WiFi, Bluetooth & Data all work and are fast.
Only problem is video being broke.

I'm enjoying the Infused 2.2.3 also. Very stable, and greta battery life.

MIUI is awesome some bugs semi broken bluetooth havent tried the darky or some of the other newer roms tried dlev was alright infused was ok. Would wait for ICS before flashing something new.

Miui is my favorite. Works better than anything I've tried.
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miui will be the best...when they fix it...glad someone else picked up that headache
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I've tried a lot of the roms out right now, I kept going back to Infused from gtg465x because of it's stability (I like to know for sure that I'm getting my calls and messages) but currently I'm very pleased with the mosaic ROM. It's really a great balance of stability and style, with just enough customizable options to make it feel unique. Also my wife has an infuse and she is a big fan of the Doctorz ROM (they just released version 9 that apparently fixed some of the glitches that v8 had) but I am steadily turning her into a regular flasher...of roms. lol. Anyway shealso tried the black one and it was very flashy but had lots of Italian glitches, currently she's tuning the GingerReal2 and she loves it.
Bottom line is...a matter of preference. I like stability with a dash of flashy, some people prefer flashy and don't care if some stuff doesn't work...others don't care if there phone is as boring as a rotary from the 80's as long as they can count on it working properly.
Hope this helps and have fun flashing!
X,
Sent from my Mosaic Infuse.

VictoryRom v1.7 working best for me. No issues of any kind. KK2 does NOT have broken video like previously mentioned. My videos and youtube work great. I flashed it over a fresh install of gtg's unbrick.

i am also trying to find the best rom, but they all seem to have small problems that aren't necessarily dealbreakers, but slightly annoying to deal with every single day. I have been running cm7 for a while, and it's awesome, but I want my bluetooth audio back. i might be wrong on this one, but I think all the captivate/i9000 ports are going to have that "first call" bug. I was looking through all the leaks, and they seem to have widespread weirdness, which is what i would expect from a leak. I guess what I'm looking for is the latest version of android I can get without these bugs. should i go back to stock?

infused 2.2.3 with E's daily driver.
A lot of roms are not based on the infuse, those will break your bluetooth; thats a deal breaker for me. I would like to try some of the others and I have heard some really great things about them, but need the bluetooth for my car.

shaunleger said:
i am also trying to find the best rom, but they all seem to have small problems that aren't necessarily dealbreakers, but slightly annoying to deal with every single day. I have been running cm7 for a while, and it's awesome, but I want my bluetooth audio back. i might be wrong on this one, but I think all the captivate/i9000 ports are going to have that "first call" bug. I was looking through all the leaks, and they seem to have widespread weirdness, which is what i would expect from a leak. I guess what I'm looking for is the latest version of android I can get without these bugs. should i go back to stock?
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KK2 builds should get your bt audio working. Anyone with bt audio in their car should avoid MIUI and CM7...they will never get the bt working on the Infuse.

Bluetooth works fine for me.
X,
Sent from my Mosaic Infuse.

Woah! Love this phone.

After dropping my first captivate in a river early this year, I finally got a new one a couple weeks ago.
I must say things have changed a lot around here, after reading for a few days I am finally caught back up on everything I missed
Awesome job guys, thanks for all the hard work you guys have put into keeping this phone current and awesome. I can't see myself upgrading for a while

We even have ICS!!!
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i love it too!

lol. A lot of people thought I was crazy because I didn't want to wait a month for the atrix to come out.
Then another month for roms to come out.
So far I love my captivate.

ICS alpha 6
has anyone taken a look at the alpha available on pirate bay? i wanna know how to install it and if its legit. I can't post it cause i'm a new poster

There are already a lot of ICS threads on here. I believe the A6 ROM was posted on the "ICS ported to i897" thread in the development section.

kjdoug said:
has anyone taken a look at the alpha available on pirate bay? i wanna know how to install it and if its legit. I can't post it cause i'm a new poster
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I wouldnt touch any Rom from thepiratebay, even if it was trusted source. Jmo
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kjdoug said:
has anyone taken a look at the alpha available on pirate bay? i wanna know how to install it and if its legit. I can't post it cause i'm a new poster
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I would never go there for roms.
I am running A6 as we speak which I got from these forums.
Camera doesn't work (for video or pictures)
SU doesn't work (haven't toyed with workaround yet)
3g (I am trying work arounds now, doesn't work by default)
Still a really impressive interface to play around with, and I think I can live with the cons for a little while until a more stable rom gets hosted. I will say I am in love with this os though.
The interface alone is so modern and fresh feeling I can't entirely explain it.

kjdoug............THIS is the only site you need to mod your captivate. forget any torrent site when it comes to the OS on your phone.
BTW welcome to the forum! READ lots, you will learn, also there are a lot of top notch guys on here that will help you out.

Snow_fox said:
lol. A lot of people thought I was crazy because I didn't want to wait a month for the atrix to come out.
Then another month for roms to come out.
So far I love my captivate.
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I know what you mean....reading through the forums I've noticed that some of the veteran cappy users that left while I still had my first, have sold there newer devices and came back to the captivate.

b-eock said:
We even have ICS!!!
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I noticed. I'm watching the dev thread, with excitement.
Waiting for more of the bugs to be worked out before I flash it. I use my phone for work so it has to be almost 100% stable

It just fits nicely in my hand and my pocket, All the new SGS2s all seem to large. IMHO

We have ICS? Which Rom?
-Sent from a Galaxy far far away

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362092
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and ICS beta1 works mighty fine, i might add!

So does CM team's Build 3....

Yes I would recommend the CM9 version (or working towards it) if you want to try out ICS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363760
The 3g works without any manipulations, almost everything works as a matter of fact. Calendar sync did need some .apk switched in to get calendar working in beta2 but at least for me in beta3 I didn't have to redo anything. All my apps from tibu work and download correctly. It just seems to be very smooth.
PS. I also upgraded to the ATT SGS2 and love it but I also have my cappy as backup and love messing with all the roms for it still. Basically testing it all out. Plus I am pleasantly surprised that the cappy got ICS before the SGS2.
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yahh I'm on the Beta 1 dev version, I feel it is smoother, there is no need for scripts anymore, everything works without doing extra flashes(besides kernel and superuser). I get much better battery life out of this one too! The one from DemonWav's thread.
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New to Inspire 4G - Most stable ROM overall??

I'm new here but not to Android, I've been following SGS2 for a while. I gave my Inspire 4G to my brother but he wants it rooted now.
What is the best option for speed and battery life over stock for a 15 year old? He plays games quite a bit and just wants it to look cool and be fast.
I've heard CM7 is solid as well as Miui, is there something else I should look into? Something closer to stock.
Im running UnNamed on my SGS2 which I dont think is available on this device (we have CM7 and Miui too but its not for me).
Thanks for the help and please don't just flame me out for "not searching" because I have.

You will get many different opinions on Roms, best is to try to see what works best for you. I use Arhd 6.3.1 and have zero problems.
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AntwanL said:
I'm new here but not to Android, I've been following SGS2 for a while. I gave my Inspire 4G to my brother but he wants it rooted now.
What is the best option for speed and battery life over stock for a 15 year old? He plays games quite a bit and just wants it to look cool and be fast.
I've heard CM7 is solid as well as Miui, is there something else I should look into? Something closer to stock.
Im running UnNamed on my SGS2 which I dont think is available on this device (we have CM7 and Miui too but its not for me).
Thanks for the help and please don't just flame me out for "not searching" because I have.
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I don't believe you searched because if you did you would notice that every thread created like this ends with, THERE IS NO OVERALL BEST STABLE ROM! You must try it for yourself. Every user will swear by their ROM they use. There is no perfect or most stable ROM..every ROM has its bugs and its on you to decide what you can live with and what you can't.

MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
I don't believe you searched because if you did you would notice that every thread created like this ends with, THERE IS NO OVERALL BEST STABLE ROM! You must try it for yourself. Every user will swear by their ROM they use. There is no perfect or most stable ROM..every ROM has its bugs and its on you to decide what you can live with and what you can't.
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What he said. Thread closed

Dad-Worthy ROM

Hi all--
I just bought this phone for my Dad as an upgrade from the inspire 4g.
He's been running CM7 on that phone (and on his n1 before that). However, i see that CM7 is crap right now on the Skyrocket (I'm on the t989 on tmobile...but don't use it there because of the lack of wifi calling...a must with tmo's terrible network).
Anyhow, does anyone have a ROM recommendation for me/him?
I'll replace the stock launcher with Go Launcher anyways, so I'm really looking for something that is stable, has great battery life, and that he won't need to update regularly (which he won't---I'll just update it when I am in town every month or two).
Thoughts?
Thanks!

bongostl said:
Hi all--
I just bought this phone for my Dad as an upgrade from the inspire 4g.
He's been running CM7 on that phone (and on his n1 before that). However, i see that CM7 is crap right now on the Skyrocket (I'm on the t989 on tmobile...but don't use it there because of the lack of wifi calling...a must with tmo's terrible network).
Anyhow, does anyone have a ROM recommendation for me/him?
I'll replace the stock launcher with Go Launcher anyways, so I'm really looking for something that is stable, has great battery life, and that he won't need to update regularly (which he won't---I'll just update it when I am in town every month or two).
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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TPC by twopumpchump has been running incredibly well for me. Battery life has been amazing, especially when installing his OC'd script through CWM. It is not themed like the others, but performance and reliably is on par.

bongostl said:
Hi all--
I just bought this phone for my Dad as an upgrade from the inspire 4g.
He's been running CM7 on that phone (and on his n1 before that). However, i see that CM7 is crap right now on the Skyrocket (I'm on the t989 on tmobile...but don't use it there because of the lack of wifi calling...a must with tmo's terrible network).
Anyhow, does anyone have a ROM recommendation for me/him?
I'll replace the stock launcher with Go Launcher anyways, so I'm really looking for something that is stable, has great battery life, and that he won't need to update regularly (which he won't---I'll just update it when I am in town every month or two).
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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Try pirate ghosts rom in the dev section. Super stable for me. But all of our rom seem to be perfect. Ive tried em all and have not had a prob. And i wouldn't say cm7 is crap either. Our heros put time into that rom/kernal. It may not be for everyone, but its still a reliable rom for our phone.
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cdshepherd said:
Try pirate ghosts rom in the dev section. Super stable for me. But all of our rom seem to be perfect. Ive tried em all and have not had a prob. And i wouldn't say cm7 is crap either. Our heros put time into that rom/kernal. It may not be for everyone, but its still a reliable rom for our phone.
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Well said.

I would say stock. Just change the launcher.
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bongostl said:
Hi all--
I just bought this phone for my Dad as an upgrade from the inspire 4g.
He's been running CM7 on that phone (and on his n1 before that). However, i see that CM7 is crap right now on the Skyrocket (I'm on the t989 on tmobile...but don't use it there because of the lack of wifi calling...a must with tmo's terrible network).
Anyhow, does anyone have a ROM recommendation for me/him?
I'll replace the stock launcher with Go Launcher anyways, so I'm really looking for something that is stable, has great battery life, and that he won't need to update regularly (which he won't---I'll just update it when I am in town every month or two).
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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CocaColaClassic is very nice as well is Sky Ice Cream Sandwich Multiple Flavors. The developer seanzscreams has worked fast and furiously to make these ROMs mature.
The speed and battery life on CocaCola is amazing but if you have an issue with a black and red theme then check out ICS.
That's my 2 cents.

cdshepherd said:
Try pirate ghosts rom in the dev section. Super stable for me. But all of our rom seem to be perfect. Ive tried em all and have not had a prob. And i wouldn't say cm7 is crap either. Our heros put time into that rom/kernal. It may not be for everyone, but its still a reliable rom for our phone.
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+1 for Space Pirate. Running it now and couldn't be happier. You won't have to worry about any updates because PirateGhost has since left the Skyrocket. But don't worry, it doesn't need any. Based mostly on stock, just tweaked and optimized. So no crazy kinks or bugs that would need to be worked out through updates. Battery life has been amazing - averaging ~3% per hour with moderate use throughout the work day. And undoubtedly snappier than stock.
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I've been using using the alien ROM and love it. very simple and easy. Takes out most bloatware but isn't super flashy and retains to stockish feel.

Cyanogen?

Hey guys I'm sort of disheartened.. it seems cm appears to be dead for this phone. I'm not trying to be an ass. I respect developers and even (provided I can figure it out) plan to make my own rom one day. I do not want an eta either. I'm simply wondering if cm and/or miui are perhaps being worked on or if they are abandoned (it seems some say it is being worked on, but I haven't seen any official posts or anything confirming this). again I'm not trying to piss anybody off. I'm within my 30 days and it seems the nitro hd just got cwm. The screen is really enticing since I won't have an option for the skyrocket hd. I'd love some opinions about cm/miui/and the pro's and cons of switching phones. Another thing (again not looking for eta's) the last alpha build was mid December it's been quite awhile which is one of my major concerns. Thanks guys!
Definitely the best forum I've been in so far!
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Cm7 is abandoned because the devs are working on cm9. Since we have broken cm7; there is no hope for miui. But cm9/MIUI will be here.
jerrygooch said:
Hey guys I'm sort of disheartened.. it seems cm appears to be dead for this phone. I'm not trying to be an ass. I respect developers and even (provided I can figure it out) plan to make my own rom one day. I do not want an eta either. I'm simply wondering if cm and/or miui are perhaps being worked on or if they are abandoned (it seems some say it is being worked on, but I haven't seen any official posts or anything confirming this). again I'm not trying to piss anybody off. I'm within my 30 days and it seems the nitro hd just got cwm. The screen is really enticing since I won't have an option for the skyrocket hd. I'd love some opinions about cm/miui/and the pro's and cons of switching phones. Another thing (again not looking for eta's) the last alpha build was mid December it's been quite awhile which is one of my major concerns. Thanks guys!
Definitely the best forum I've been in so far!
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why would they waste their time building CM7 when ICS and CM9 are right around the corner. the CM devs have been furiously working on CM9, so my guess is that anyone involved with the TMO/Skyrocket CM project would stick it out until 9 is ready for mass consumption. doesnt make any sense to do anything on CM7 with CM9 so close on its heels

So there is work being done on cm? I guest I was partially correct. Interesting.. I may hold off then. Especially since the nitro forums made a point that if they don't get ics before the skyrocket hd comes out they're royally screwed. If only the galaxy nexus would have found it's way to att. That was the phone of choice for me. But yet again that's life! Thanks for your comments!
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