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My friend upgraded his OS to 4.0.3 and he's been reporting so bad battery life since the upgrade.
i was planning on rooting his phone and loading CM9. How is it handling?
Hi,
I also had a bad battery life with stock ICS. I didn't try CM9 a long time, but i guess it will be much better than stock. I doubled my battery life and my nexus feels more stable and faster.
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CM9 v4.0.3 v1.1 with CM kernel seems to work great. Installed yesterday and pulled 20+ hours on a single charge before I decided to charge it before work. I am a moderate user, checking email, Facebook, browsing a bit online, and listening to Spotify when driving.
This version also seems to perform better with lack of lag on the app drawer. There are other ICS roms with more features at this point, but CM has always been a favorite for me. From what I understand on later versions there will be many of the same customization features as well.
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Been using CM9 V1.0 for a week now and it just...works! Evenings of USB tethering in hotelrooms, lots of navigating with Google maps, lots of tinkering, etc. With deep idle enabled battery life is indeed good. (drops from 95 to 88% during a 7 hour sleep overnight) And it's stable too. Any reboots I've done were to flash further mods and backups...
Just use cm9, slap a kernel like matrix or glados on board. Boot up, install nstools. Enable deep idle and tweak as you like and you will have good battery life.
I use smartassv2 governed and sio scheduler
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Why is CM9 not available on ROM Manager?
chronikfatigue said:
Why is CM9 not available on ROM Manager?
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It is. Go under koush.
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shockem said:
It is. Go under koush.
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Those are old builds....
Fitsnugly.euroskank.com for newer stuff.
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It's good, but you can tell its not finished yet... I was running it before, but the Music app is from Gingerbread and the screen was flickering every time I locked the screen. The battery life however, is a lot better than the stock
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camalus said:
Those are old builds....
Fitsnugly.euroskank.com for newer stuff.
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official latest koush releases are those. Kangs are in euroskank
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I'm confused. Is this official CM9 ([ROM] [i9020/23] CyanogenMod 9 v4.0.3 v1.1) or a kang?
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Election Day said:
It's a stable (not yet feature complete) release candidate of the official CyanogenMod 9 crespo image.
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And it's working really good. Never got any problems with it. The v2 is coming soon ;-)
v2.1 is working really well. I still get screen flicker when opening up the browser - as if it is struggling to show a pure white screen and as mentioned above the music app is in development, along with other features.
As a daily driver it has been great and with respect to the battery life, when 'deep idle' is on, I don't notice much difference from CM7.
I feel like I should be getting more out of the light sensor for the automatic settings though this may be due to my ignorance of the proper settings that I am looking for so maybe someone can help.
I am trying to get my screen to be dimmer naturally on the lowest automatic setting... If i have it set to automatic brightness and then cover up the light sensor it gets to say a brightness of 3 out of 10... if i turn off automatic brightness and just turn the brightness down all the way it gets down to about a 1 or where i want it to be. How do i get the automatic brightness levels to make the screen dimmer?
Use a CM7 based rom, and then tweak from there.
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I have the opposite problem. On full auto I would like it to adjust brighter when I am in bright sunlight. Are there any options besides changing roms? I like the rom I am using. Are there any apps that help or is there something I could hack?
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Use a CM7 based rom, and then tweak from there.
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I loaded up 7.2 and I cannot even find the settings to tweak :/
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Use a CM7 based rom, and then tweak from there.
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CM never had brightness tweaks for G2x
kolyan said:
CM never had brightness tweaks for G2x
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haha thats what i thought, yet another reason i miss my nexus one
Try AOKP that has the settings your looking for.
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Try AOKP that has the settings your looking for.
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Do they actually work though? I feel like the settings in CM9 variations dont even work...
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Do they actually work though? I feel like the settings in CM9 variations dont even work...
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AOKP and CM9 are both ICS based, but they're different. AOKP offers far more customization.
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theking_13 said:
AOKP and CM9 are both ICS based, but they're different. AOKP offers far more customization.
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/facepalm
that doesnt answer at all what i asked...
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that doesnt answer at all what i asked...
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Yes they work. You compared it to CM9 and I told you the difference between them.
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Hi There!
I got my wife one of these to replace her Motorola Defy.. She has a few questions I couldn't really answer...
1) She seems to be having problems with signal and therefore internet connectivity. All our other 6 devices wireless fine. It's running 4.04 Android Custom ROM. I read recently 4.04 users were reporting issues with the signal strength and wondering if I should change back to 4.03?
2) She says whites are not really white and when I compare to the Defy it would appear she is right.
3) She says the text doesn't look as sharp or crisp and again I am inclined to agree. I am not sure if this is a Pixel Density issue or a setting we can change.
4) Battery life is shocking. I'd say she is lucky to get 8 hours if she talks on the phone for perhaps 45 minutes a day. I am interested to know what a reasonable baseline expectation is.. Right now she is barely touching it.
Thanks for any assistance.
Hi,
I have been using ICS 4.0.4 as soon as it officially came out and I haven't had any issues with connection (let alone hear of any issues for that matter.)
Whites are definitely not as white as they are supposed to and thankfully there is a software modification called: Voodoo Control while allows you to adjust the gamma settings to change the saturation and tone of colours.
Regarding the sharpness, changing the gamma settings may help in this department unless you'd like to change the pixel density via rooting/flashing custom ROMs.
To be honest, when I first owned this device I would disgusted from the battery life I was achieving. 8-10 hours per day. However, I am able to last about 20-30 now after a few modifications. In 4.0 you can view which apps are consuming the most battery:
System settings > Battery
Battery saving tips:
- Turn down the brightness 10-25% (Also turn off auto brightness if you can live with changing the brightness manually)
- Turn off data when not in use (switch to 2G if possible)
- Turn off auto-sync (or sync less frequently)
- Turn off GPS when not in use
- Turn off the screen manually before putting it in your pocket
- Turn off autorotation
Screen brightness is the biggest culprit so I'd turn that down to a comfortable level.
Basically, the more features you turn off that makes your smart phone "smart" the longer the battery will last.
What are the best candidates for roms for general use?
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What are the best candidates for roms for general use?
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Bugless beast for sure...
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Bugless beast for sure...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488100&page=115
This one?
Thanks
BuglessBeast won't fix any of those screen issues you mentioned. Be sure to install a kernel which has voodoo support.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488100&page=115
This one?
Thanks
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Yup..just stick with stock kernel..very fast stable and battery friendly..
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BuglessBeast won't fix any of those screen issues you mentioned. Be sure to install a kernel which has voodoo support.
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Can you recommend one?
Matr1x kernel has been around for a long time and is the most feature packed kernel. It also has been tested to save the most battery life compared to other kernels through built-in undervolt.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390118&highlight=kernel
Is Matrix Kernel voodoo compatible
Yes, it's compatible. AirKernel is another option. There are a few on the DEV section you might want to check. ROMs, I would say: Bugless Beast, MIUIXperience, CyberGR, Brainmaster ROMs, AOSP+ and AOKPBlue 1.1
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Hi,
I have been using ICS 4.0.4 as soon as it officially came out and I haven't had any issues with connection (let alone hear of any issues for that matter.)
Whites are definitely not as white as they are supposed to and thankfully there is a software modification called: Voodoo Control while allows you to adjust the gamma settings to change the saturation and tone of colours.
Regarding the sharpness, changing the gamma settings may help in this department unless you'd like to change the pixel density via rooting/flashing custom ROMs.
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Where can I get this Voodoo Control? I only see a Sound Control App?
I answered your question in another thread. The color and sound controls are in the same application. If the kernel doesn't support it, it won't show up in the options. The name of the app was changed a while back.
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Is Matrix Kernel voodoo compatible
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It sure is
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Ah sorry.. didn't see there was another page. Still getting used to the XDA app..
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if u guys want fast, reliable, great battery performance and amazing looks, flash brainmaster's Gingerbread miui. so stable. so fast!
what do u use and with what kernel? and what is the best set up?
You can't have other people choosing for you! lol everyone will have their opinions and liking towards different roms. I personally go for CM9 + InstigatorX's kernels. Some people go for AOKP or Chimaira other AOSP based and use Instigator's kernels. From there you have to choose which version or which governer is to your liking, if you prefer a certain setting like performance ones or power saving ones etc...
As for CM9 and AOKP I am an avid CM9 user but have used AOKP before. AOKP has a lot of customization right out of the box, CM9 is going from the ground up so they add features slowly and is constantly update almost once a day. AOKP they release one update every say 10-15 days~ and occasional milestone which will have more features than fixes. I like seeing updates gradually come and look forward to them on a daily bases thats why I stuck with CM9 and I like it for its stability. I've had a few FC's on the older AOKP but those are probably gone now with the latest milestone but features and readily available tweaks, the unicorn has them all (AOKP). I would personally make a nandroid back up and test them out yourself to see if its to your liking. My preference may not be the same as yours so its each to their own. :good:
Thanks for the reply bro, just wondering what the peeps on here were using, I think I'm going to stick with cm9, I really dig it, but I was wondering what kernel should I add, its a big mess with a bunch of releases on that forum lol
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Should I get 2.2.1 or 4.0?
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I'm an aokp fan here. Milestone 6 is flawless and I don't even know what more features I would want. As for kernel I'm still aokp stock but considering another
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I'm an aokp fan here. Milestone 6 is flawless and I don't even know what more features I would want. As for kernel I'm still aokp stock but considering another
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whats the battery life like? im on cm9 been with cm9 for the past 2 days and i really dig it, its smooth but battery kinda sucks, i just flashed that kernel with badass, 4.0, hopefully battery gets better lol im only pushing 8-10 hours maybe less.
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Should I get 2.2.1 or 4.0?
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More 'features' in 4.0. But it may bootloop you. If you're ok with dealing with that then 4.0. I myself am trying to decide and I don't want to deal with bootloops so I just, right this second, decided to go with 2.2.1
I'm on AOKP
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Should I get 2.2.1 or 4.0?
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I would go with 4.0. I was having trouble with my phone looping when I put on UCLF6 modem, I switched to the newest kernel and everythings been smoother. I would also say don't be afraid to try things out. Usually you will know what you like and don't like after you test a few configurations.
Just backup and keep multiple versions of the kernel in your SD so you can switch just in case it fails to boot. I'm currently using 4.0 badass underclocked to 1.1ghz when idling/light use and use smartassv2 when I play games.
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More 'features' in 4.0. But it may bootloop you. If you're ok with dealing with that then 4.0. I myself am trying to decide and I don't want to deal with bootloops so I just, right this second, decided to go with 2.2.1
I'm on AOKP
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i just flashed 4.0, i always like to super-wipe before i reboot and ive never experienced a bootloop =D lets hope it stays like that lol
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Just backup and keep multiple versions of the kernel in your SD so you can switch just in case it fails to boot. I'm currently using 4.0 badass underclocked to 1.1ghz when idling/light use and use smartassv2 when I play games.
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nice, i actually thought about that, downloaded both, i will hardcore test today and tomorrow! sofar im loving the skyrocket, battery is terrible compared to other devices i own, but lets hope the kernel fixes it =D
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whats the battery life like? im on cm9 been with cm9 for the past 2 days and i really dig it, its smooth but battery kinda sucks, i just flashed that kernel with badass, 4.0, hopefully battery gets better lol im only pushing 8-10 hours maybe less.
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I get 6-8 hrs but I am a heavy user. I get about 2 hrs 15 min screen time.
This has been the same for every Rom I have ever had though.
CM9 with InstigatorX 4.0 kernal. Runs smoothly and excellent battery life
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what do u use and with what kernel? and what is the best set up?
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I use Chimera RC2 and it is amazing with InstigatorX kernel. Had some trouble getting it to run at first but finally got it to run. As for setup, I prefer performance so I am working on getting it to stabilize with 1.7-1.8 OC. I am still testing governors and UV settings but SmartassV2 benchmarked pretty damn high compared to badass and ondemand.
RC3-(Official?) should correct issues and may be released today
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For those having battery life issues here are some UV settings that I posted up in InstigatorX's thread. They have been stable for the past 36 hours.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28633559&postcount=594
In my humble opinion, CM9 tends to be a touch more stable than AOKP. But remember AOKP at its essence is CM9 with extra features thrown on, so it's bound to have the potential for a few more bugs. But both are very stable and won't give you any more issues than any other ROM really. Basically it's a question if AOKP's features are something you feel you want. I recommend spending about a week with both and then deciding.
Where can I get an stable official aokp download? I can't find it anywhere!!!! So annoying
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Where can I get an stable official aokp download? I can't find it anywhere!!!! So annoying
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No such thing as of yet. AOKP is based of cm, and that's not stable yet either.... that being said, this is pretty close:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831858
Reported this teeters on a best thread and is personal opinion
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First off, this is not "which is the best", this is "which is your favorite". People have their allegiances, I get it, but for those who are new or who want to try a different ROM, a thread here in the Blaze forums would be useful! I also understand there are other threads like this elsewhere in xda, but I want this to be Blaze exclusive!
Ok, so which ROM is your favorite and why? Be descriptive, let our community know!
And most important, this is not a knock on any dev. All you guys do amazing work and without you, we're not here!
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And most important, this is not a knock on any dev. All you guys do amazing work and without you, we're not here!
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My favorite ROM is Thomas.raines ParanoidAndroid! Second ROM I've ever flashed on this Blaze. I love all the features it has from looking like a Phablet to having a tablet UI! One day, I hope it would have the Halo notifications! But of course. We will have to wait for that CM10.1 everyone is waiting for!
Paranoid Android by TR is definitely a favourite. Ran it for a while, but needed stability for work so I went back to CM10 + BlueLightning kernel.
ParanoidAndroid was my second ROM as well and love it. Still love it. If only it had all the sound mods that LiquidSmooth has! The ability to change UI is awesome, the split screen settings menu, and the LZ kernel baked right in are major highlights! Recommend PA to anyone on this forum!
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Started on Beastmode's slim bean, have currently been running all the latest Cm10 nightlies. With BlueLightning X2 kernel. Still switch back to slim for a change. Super stable and great battery life on both, can't go wrong.
Props to Racing for AOKP too, along with BlueLightning.
Bugless Beast back in the day on Droid 1! I guess because that was my first Android phone I rooted and the best ROM of the tons I tried!
Not the first time I 'rooted' 'jailbroke' or otherwise gained #su but I LOVED installing new homebrew applications on my PSP handheld gaming system too!
My next favorite ROM? The one developed by someone not trying to sell it to the attention if a kid. Seriously I can't talk professionally about this kind of stuff if I tell my co-worker I'm rooted running CandyCane Super Sweet K.K. for KUSTOM KERNEL on a modified JellyBean android custom ROM called Orange Sherbert Swirl and the amazing Technicolor Steamboat.
Yeah I made all that up just to get my point across! I felt it was necessary lol.
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CM4Life plus all the inverted apps I can find from TeamBlackedOut.
Cm and tweaked. Used lz kernel.
Cm is just badass. Abd tweaked ifs the only stock Rom that kicks ass...
Oh and [email protected] of whatever...what a joke.
Thanks again guys for awesome roms!
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Racing's AOKP. Smooth & stable, no crazy bells & whistles. I like the ROM Control settings. Not interested in split screen phablet stuff, the screen's not big enough for that. Only issus is CPU clock & governor settings not sticking after reboot, but I don't need to reboot that often.
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Racings AOKP-NOS injector-Racings Blue lightning X2 Kernel-AC!D Engine V5. I run underclocked at 1.296 most of the time unless i need the extra power. The combo is extremely smooth and stable. Never had a reboot, absolutely no lag, great gaming performance(oc'd GPU included with X2 helps), my average daily battery life is 12-13 hours with 4-4.5 hours screen on time, and almost all settings work as they should besides the built in cpu clock changer which works but doesn't stick after reboot. What more can you ask for?
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Use kernel tuner for changing CPU clocks and governer as well as other great settings.
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Forgot to mention I force 2G and disable data 75% of the time because most places I go have WiFi and the area I live in has "light green" coverage meaning there's ****ty 4G signal...Weak Signal=Bad Battery Life. Forcing 2G and disabling data improves battery life noticeably.
By force 2g you mean 'GSM Only' right?
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By force 2g you mean 'GSM Only' right?
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Yes, I use a toggle to enable/disable whenever, instead of going through settings. AOKP has a bunch of customizable toggles within the ROM. Good stuff.
The only reason I have been on stock ICS is because instagram was having issues with jb. Or else I would be on a cm variant
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The only reason I have been on stock ICS is because instagram was having issues with jb. Or else I would be on a cm variant
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I've never had problems with instagram on any JB ROM.
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I've never had problems with instagram on any JB ROM.
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I have. While in the option to select your filter the image disappears. Switching filters will bring it back, but only for a second. Workable, but annoying.
My issue was the app crashing when refreshing news feed. You can solve that problem by disabling something under developers settings. Sorry haven't been on jb in a while I can't recall what its called but you will see it. Its an option that is checked by default near the bottom of the page under developer settings
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IM stuck on stock since I it received my new replacement blaze on Monday but racing's AOKP with LZ kernel gave me some awesome battery and performance but I never believed in that adrenaline or nos stuff since after flashing them I noticed horrible battery life
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IM stuck on stock since I it received my new replacement blaze on Monday but racing's AOKP with LZ kernel gave me some awesome battery and performance but I never believed in that adrenaline or nos stuff since after flashing them I noticed horrible battery life
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Here's my battery life so far, with aokp and nos injector. Nos is great especially the newer builds. Nos is now called project direct inject, get it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158329