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Can anyone tell me the best custom rom for our DS Currently S-OFF and rooted I tried the Virtuous Unity, its good but there is something I don't like.
Is there anyway to backup my custom rom and come back again after flash?
Like if I change my Virtuous Unity to Coredroid and come back again and do it many times
None are really best. It's all preference.
However the Saga LBC rom is the first DesireS rom released and seems to be the most up-to-date with regards to tweaks and fixes.
if someone like me uses Launcher pro, and doesnt need any of the HTC sense stuff, which rom would be more ideal?
i just want it to be fast, smooth, save battery, and have everything working (including adhoc wifi)
@thunder9111
We almost got the same preference, I like to customize stuff and put tons of apps too. I'm currently using Virtuous Unity, So Far so good. No Problems at all. But I'm afraid I got a high mem usage like 400MB Plus is it normal or the same as other roms?
thunder9111 said:
if someone like me uses Launcher pro, and doesnt need any of the HTC sense stuff, which rom would be more ideal?
i just want it to be fast, smooth, save battery, and have everything working (including adhoc wifi)
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there is no ideal rom cause we dont got CM7 yet then
anyway i would use a sense 2.1 rom cause it takes less memory then sense 3.0
Another thumb up for the SAGA LBC! Its fast, beautifully and everything is working!
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Im looking for an ICS ROM for my HTC Sensation. I know it does kinda come down to personal preference, but Im looking for recommendations.
So, please just recommend as many ROMs as you think I should take a look at, and why do you think their worth me checking out? Please leave the ROM name, and if you can provide a link to it that would be increadible!
Out of all the phones I've, that I've used with XDA, the HTC Sensation section has been the best, friendly, helpful people
Thanks ahead of time!!
ARHD 6.0.3.
Tried it, worked great apart from a couple of games having problems (maybe they're not updated for ICS) so I rolled back to Gingerbread but it was a tough choice since there's a lot I like about ICS like the data usage monitor built in, the Browser syncing Bookmarks with Chrome etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4
my favorite 2 are Elegancia and Insert Coin
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I liked the ICS roms, but honestly, I think I'll wait a bit longer for a true AOSP version of ICS.. I'm kind of addicted to AOSP roms...
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All of them! This is about the 8th thread u started on the same subject! Try some and report back...
Virtuous has been great so far for me.
if you want great battery life, a mostly Stock (Senseless) experience
i would go with this rom.
Android Revolution HD™ 6.0.3 works fine for me, if you accept the minor errors (it's still beta).
The phone is much faster (noticeable) and the Android 4 layout is, to my opinion, better to handle.
Make a backup of your current ROM and just try it. You can easily go back if it isn't what you expect.
InsertCoin latest for me rock solid and smooth as butter very little issues
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I'm wondering if you have already made a choice for ICS ROM?
At the moment, I have Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) + Sense UI 3.6 installed, which works perfectly.
Another vote for InsertCoin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198684
It has some of the Sense junk stripped out, but still has the camera, lockscreen, calendar widgets... the good stuff. The latest is based on the htc 3.24 firmware and ICS 4.03 -solid, fast, great support.
I have to say my vote goes for Android revolution. I have used virtuous also but to me ARHD seems to work better for me. If you are a person looking to push more power out of your phone and to have install options when installing the rom that ARHD offers than ARHD is the way to go.
I am a big fan of the Virtuous Inquisition ROM as well as the Virtuous Quattro ROM. Both these ROMS are pretty much all AOSP. I have tried the Insert Coin ROM and the Revo ROM, but I do not like Sense, so that is why I prefer the VIQ and VI ROMS. What I did was I flashed the launcher from VIQ (Trebuchet) and use it on VI ROM instead of NOVA. I feel it is more responsive and "snappier" then NOVA launcher. I think if you want a great ICS ROM w/o Sense, flash Virtuous Inquistion with Trebuchet launcher and you will be very satisfied. Clean look, quick ROM, snappy feel. I also flashed the 1.5 Kernel so I can overclock for those apps and games that need a little extra juice.
I find Virtuous Inquisition to be the best for my needs.
I am not too bothered about Sense so I am quite happy with AOSP.
I find Virtuous to be smooth, stable and efficient. This is compared to the most recent versions of ARHD, Insertcoin, the ICS RUU and stock GB which I did not like at all and were too slow in my opinion.
I installed the 3.24 firmware and everything is ok on my XE.
Hey there. I'm looking for a suggestion on a rom. I know, these have gotta be really annoying. I have stock 2.3.4 and I am happy with it, with the exception that I'm stuck with sense 2.1 and lack much in the way of customization. Plus I can't get rid of the bloatware. So I'd like to use a custom rom. Only catch is that I've become nearly dependent on swype. I also periodically use the wireless tether feature.
As I hear that cyanogenmod 7.1 requires a downloaded swype version that doesn't work well, can anyone make any suggestions for me? I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
Try Virtuous Unity and download swype, it works fine
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Hey there. I'm looking for a suggestion on a rom. I know, these have gotta be really annoying. I have stock 2.3.4 and I am happy with it, with the exception that I'm stuck with sense 2.1 and lack much in the way of customization. Plus I can't get rid of the bloatware. So I'd like to use a custom rom. Only catch is that I've become nearly dependent on swype. I also periodically use the wireless tether feature.
As I hear that cyanogenmod 7.1 requires a downloaded swype version that doesn't work well, can anyone make any suggestions for me? I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
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just wondering... but if you know these threads are annoying, then why'd you post it??
anyway...
Sense ROM: Virtuous Unity/Affinity or RCMix
MIUI: TDJ's DarkSide
AOSP: ICS by feb beta
AOSP GINGERBREAD: CM7
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just wondering... but if you know these threads are annoying, then why'd you post it??
anyway...
Sense ROM: Virtuous Unity/Affinity or RCMix
MIUI: TDJ's DarkSide
AOSP: ICS by feb beta
AOSP GINGERBREAD: CM7
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Because knowing they are annoying doesn't answer my question. While rom recommendations are annoying, I'm specifically curious about swype and tethering. It's good to know that the downloadable swype works good enough to use. Do you happen to know if Virtuous Unity works with the front-facing camera?
Thanks for catering to my annoying questions.
simons81 said:
Hey there. I'm looking for a suggestion on a rom. I know, these have gotta be really annoying. I have stock 2.3.4 and I am happy with it, with the exception that I'm stuck with sense 2.1 and lack much in the way of customization. Plus I can't get rid of the bloatware. So I'd like to use a custom rom. Only catch is that I've become nearly dependent on swype. I also periodically use the wireless tether feature.
As I hear that cyanogenmod 7.1 requires a downloaded swype version that doesn't work well, can anyone make any suggestions for me? I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
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Well, Weapon Rom (by Whitehawkx) seems nice. I don't think that it has Swype, but it makes up with all of its capabilaties. Try it out and see if you like it!
thor6577 said:
Well, Weapon Rom (by Whitehawkx) seems nice. I don't think that it has Swype, but it makes up with all of its capabilaties. Try it out and see if you like it!
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what the heck is Weapon ROM?? never heard of it before..
link please?
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Because knowing they are annoying doesn't answer my question. While rom recommendations are annoying, I'm specifically curious about swype and tethering. It's good to know that the downloadable swype works good enough to use. Do you happen to know if Virtuous Unity works with the front-facing camera?
Thanks for catering to my annoying questions.
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yes, Virtuous Unity has working ffc.
it's Virtuous Affinity, Sense 3.5, that has an upside down ffc.
You would have to install Swype separately, just like you would any app. Roms don't have it included because it's a paid app, though it does come bundled with most phones on the stock rom. Devs here do not include it so as to avoid copyright issues. Most roms have the wireless tether as well. Since you like sense I suggest Virtuous Doubleshot. The rom is fast and smooth, and it's based on the mt4g slide stock rom. I'm sure you could find Swype if you looked around.
get swype from here http://beta.swype.com/android/create/
works on every rom I use
I used Royal Panache 1.3 for a month. Great rom with Sense.
I'm using CM7 now because I like the more features. It's like got a sense theme
I would suggest,when trying out ROMs, to try bootmanager as it lets you test out roms without restoring.
Once you get familiar with ROMs, help out feby with ICS development for Glacier!
I'm using Dark_Sys (after only using the original galnet release back in december).
Dark_Sys is MIUI based and gives a LOT of customization. Plus with the kernel, you can just put the smartassv2 governer and get really good battery life. One thing to consider as well, like mentioned in here, just install Swype separately.
I'm using the Swype beta and it's fine. If in the future there is an issue with swype, there are alternatives that are relatively successful. GoKeyboard has a similar system (not as good as swype, but functions similarly).
The best recommendation is to see what features you want. MIUI requires you to make folder as there is no app drawer, but once you get over that, it's great. I have a custom boot animation, good skins, good ringtones, and the lock screen can control pandora. Super nice. The only glitch I've seen so far is I can't use the mic on my stock headset. Bluetooth works fine though.
Hey, I've been away from the xda scene for a while, I currently using break 2.3.4(I don't remember what rom) so, what current roms are good for a T-Mobile Sensation 4G
What I need:
Wi-Fi calling must work and be stable, I live in an area will very poor service.
Needs to be smooth and stable
Preferably ICS( I know I need to flash firmware so If you could tell me which one that would be great, along with the radio)
Battery life is very important.
I usually just flash a couple roms and see what works best, but there's just to many anymore so some guidance would be greatly appreciated!
The best one that I have tried is this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663665
This is the Elegancia rom (Android 4, Sense 3.6) that has Beats Audio, WiFi Calling & Bluetooth Dialing Working.
I cant stress how many ROMs I tried but none of them seemed to be able to make WiFi Calling & Bluetooth Dialing work together. It was always one or the other. This is the Only ROM I have tried that had both working perfectly.
I also run the Faux kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216197) and find exceptional battery life, CPU runs much cooler, and clocked at 1.73 GHz.
Thanks! I'll be sure to try it out!
Also to clarify, there are a few different Elegancia ROMs that work with the phone. I have tested them all and on the TMOUS 4G, they dont all work as well. The one I linked to was based off of the Official TMobile release whereas the other ones are based off of the European release.
Follow up...
So I spoke too soon... Looks like the programming that TMobile uses to monitor WiFi Hotspot use is still in place on the TMobile version of the Elegancia ROM.
MAJOR bummer.
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Follow up...
So I spoke too soon... Looks like the programming that TMobile uses to monitor WiFi Hotspot use is still in place on the TMobile version of the Elegancia ROM.
MAJOR bummer.
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I think it'll happen on each Rom since it checks the user agent string from your browser since its sent through the network. If you really want hotspot then use a third party app
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Virtuous inquisition for me. haven't had any issues. Elegancia would be my go to were it not for that hideous blue stock color and cheesy icons. If you can deal with that then go for those roms assuming you're into sense
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I use HyperNonSense 2.7. Just have to add wi-fi calling from one of the addon packs. It works just fine for me. I have not tried using the hotspot function, so I can't comment on that. However, with this rom and Bricked 1.1 kernel, I get great battery life with a stable and streamlined rom. Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but good luck in your search for the combination that works for you.
ARHD is working perfectly for me.
Try Ordroid 7.1.1, its stabel and wifi hotspot app works. Also wifi calling works flawlessly... I get great battery use as well...
Give us some more info, are into Sense, AOSP. I've run just about every ROM currently available. I've started a battery test thread, it's in my sig. Just to give people an idea.
If you want Sense 4 - OrDroid is a great ROM.
If you want Sense 3.6 - Elegancia Phoenix if you like strongly themed. LeeDroid has great performance. ARHD if you prefer a stock look but strongly modded for performance.
If you want AOSP - I haven't run many because I am spoiled with HTCs keyboard, but OpenSensation, HyperNonSense. If you want strongly themed, AOKP Eye Candy.
If you like AOSP but prefer to keep the HTC Framework, SmartDroid Lilith or Virtuous Inquisition (I think this is a Sense base.)
And then if you like AOSP but like the performance of a Sense ROM, you can go with Shniz's ICS Theme located in 'Themes and Apps'.
For Wi-Fi calling you can install the latest TMoUS working. There is a thread for it. For the Wi-Fi Hotspot - there is a working third party app.
And of course, there are many kernels available - once you find a ROM you like, I say give a few a try and decide which you like best.
All the above is my opinion.
It stills comes down to user preference. You'll just have to give a few a try and determine which one you prefer.
Sense 4 ROMs are all ports from the HTC One series so expect some bugs. But if you want one, go Ordroid. That ROM is heavily maintained and fixed on.
ARHD is as stock as you can find them. But its mostly the structure of the ROM that is modified, not the appearance.
But you need WIFI calling.. Try ARHD.
Just try a few dozen roms yourself, then you can get the real picture! Happy Flashing
i am using ViperS 1.3 ROM for my sensation and i want to go "sense"less can you suggest good senseless ROMS for me? and if you can give me the links, that would be fanstastic.
ViperS ROM rocks. I just want to try sensless for and see the difference.
Try hypernonsense or virtous inquisition. They are both senseless. You can find links in the development thread.
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Also CM9 is very good too.
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Try virtuous inquisition, it's a great sense less Rom .great battery life too! I used it myself for awhile then I started missing sense. That's when I switched. But it's a rock solid Rom , you won't have any issues . Best of luck.
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I'm currently running Bruce's CM10. It is quite stable, and super smooth.
The answer depends on what you want to do. If you want to keep Sense elements like the camera and some apps that came stock with the phone then you'll want to have a true de'sensed ROM like HyperNonsense or ARHD (with the desensing script run during install from 4EXT recovery, otherwise ARHD will still look like Sense)
Both will get you the pure Android look and feel. ARHD will do it with a lot of tweaks that make it run better. HyperNonsense will do it and give you just enough to boot the device to allow you to customize it with the apps you want.
However, both are still 'sense' at their core. They just don't look it.
On the other hand if you want to completely leave Sense and have a lot more flexibility you can go the Cyanogen route. Both CM9 and CM10 are pure Android with no Sense elements. They are much more customizable with both system tweaks and graphical tweaks (like UI theming). But some Sense based apps won't work on them.
If you want to go that route there are difference between 9 and 10. 9 is ICS and is more complete with working Wifi Calling available. 10 is Jelly Bean and a lot smoother and faster, but still has some bugs being worked out and wifi calling does not work with it (yet)
Skipjacks said:
The answer depends on what you want to do. If you want to keep Sense elements like the camera and some apps that came stock with the phone then you'll want to have a true de'sensed ROM like HyperNonsense or ARHD (with the desensing script run during install from 4EXT recovery, otherwise ARHD will still look like Sense)
Both will get you the pure Android look and feel. ARHD will do it with a lot of tweaks that make it run better. HyperNonsense will do it and give you just enough to boot the device to allow you to customize it with the apps you want.
However, both are still 'sense' at their core. They just don't look it.
On the other hand if you want to completely leave Sense and have a lot more flexibility you can go the Cyanogen route. Both CM9 and CM10 are pure Android with no Sense elements. They are much more customizable with both system tweaks and graphical tweaks (like UI theming). But some Sense based apps won't work on them.
If you want to go that route there are difference between 9 and 10. 9 is ICS and is more complete with working Wifi Calling available. 10 is Jelly Bean and a lot smoother and faster, but still has some bugs being worked out and wifi calling does not work with it (yet)
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with wifi calling do you mean skype, gtalk, viber and etc.? thanks!
No it's a feature in sensation 4G... calling and mms through wifi... no need of tower... In US it's good.... But not for Asians...
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