[Q] Is Cyanogenmod9 worth it? - General Questions and Answers

So i've been doing some research about cyanogen mod 9 for my HTC desire and have read all the people's comments about how good it is but an still not convinced. I mean that i've heared that cyanogenmod 9 does not make your camera work. Thats a major set back isn't it? Also there are some other serious probs e.g WiFi, Google play apps e.t.c. So is cyanogenmod 9 worth all these troubles? Whats the up side?

The main benefit, is it gives people like me who own devices (samsung infuse) that dont get official ICS updates. It runs great on my device, and i prefer it to any other rom ive tried, but i use my sixaxis controller with my phone, and due to bluetooth not working im using CM7 til that issue is resolved. but in all honesty CM9 is the best custom Rom available for my device at least it you dont need bluetooth. it runs great and my battery life is great.

what about andriod apps. do apps run on such a firmware.
(espicially games)??

They certainly do! It's just like a normal ICS device - there's the Play Market and you can install any app suited for ICS
BTW, CM9 rocks, AOKP even more!

I Cyanogen 9 with my HTC ONE X. I also have problems with the Bluetooth works partially. After each ROM is different. Much like me, flash your phone to find THE right ROM.

Cyanogenmod 9 is brilliant if it's stable build. From your description they're still working on it,so I'd urge you be patient and try cyanogenmod 7 instead.
Or,check out MIUI4 rom if you're still interested in ICS
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The matureness of CM9 depends also on the device you own, and the available or unavailable drivers - in your case it seems there are problems with the cam.
I suggest to get CM7.2 instead, till those problems are fixed on your device.

CM9 will always run as It provides you the best latest features from google.

Only "problem" I've experienced on CM9 on my Epic 4g is that Dead Space is no longer recognized as an authorized device. Other than that, I enjoy using it over GB. It feels like the interface makes "more sense," but of course that's just a personal preference.

I not a huge fan of CM9 ...as i ahev flashed in S2 couple of times ...but still the force close issue persist with the nightly builds(ICS)...!!

I can't wait for a stable build for the GS3! (yet I have to )

DeltaBlast said:
I can't wait for a stable build for the GS3! (yet I have to )
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lets wait and see if they rocks or not

cm9
Using experimental cm9 build on Atrix. It's worth it, but it comes with sacrifices.
My phone is much much faster, smoother, and prettier. But at the cost of stability with the camcorder, and some obscure cm7 features.

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[Q] CM7 users...

Hows the experience on the Inspire? Any issues?
Just wanted to find out if its worth going through the process. It seems a little more involving than other rom installations.
Works great. Sound sucks. I missed the nicer camera app so I switched back to stock rooted oc
Ill hold off for now then till the sound is fixed.Thanks
The tinny sound may be fixed by Turbonium if his thread is right. I will be testing it tomorrow.
Other than that I love it.
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There is nothing like CM. Smoother than anything and fast. I just applied the sound fix and its as close to stock sound as I can remember. I forsee that fix being cooked into all Inspire kernels moving forward.
Which version would be the best to use? I think theres like 2 or 3 plus the nightlies?
I'm using the nightly #7 and it rocks, though there is no support on nightlies (can't file bugs), they seem to be as reliable as a stable build. If this doesn't convince you, RC 1 is also available which works just as good. BTW sound has been fixed here, I just tried it and it works as stated. The only thing I miss from a Sense based ROM is the Connected Media app to be able to watch videos on my HDTV and the Camera app, but I can live with CM7 without those apps.
I'm using RC1 and it's amazing.
Sent from my CM7 Inspire
I got the buggered cwm from another rom and almost didn't bother fixing it to get cm7.
glad I did. After flashing the latest nightly and the sound fix this is with out a doubt the best rom I've used and in general the best android platform I've used. Snappy, smooth, and as a galaxy s defector GPS and everything else simply works. Hard to believe this is an unfinished rom as its still in RC status. The guys building this thing obviously know wtf they are doing.
I recommended any one who has an inspire flash this ROM.
Sent from Inspire 4g CM7 nightly 8.
I second this. I have no clue as to why it would be called RC if it feels like premium quality software.
I flashed it a couple hours ago.Im gonna give it more time but I really want to go back to Coredroid. It feels about the same on the speed and smooth factor but without the sense I kinda feel like I was back on my captivate.Sense has me sold I think.
I see a lot of posts here about CM 7, so are people just flashing CM 7 that's for the Desire HD or is it one specifically for the Inspire? Just wondering because I ordered an Atrix and I don't see as much development going on for it when compared to the development for the Inspire. But maybe that has to do with the locked boatloader. I'm going to test it and out for a day or two and if it's not up to my standards, I'm going to exchange it for the Inspire.
plmiller0905 said:
I see a lot of posts here about CM 7, so are people just flashing CM 7 that's for the Desire HD or is it one specifically for the Inspire?
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The Desire HD one, I am using Nightly 8 with TurboniumX's audio fix. Works like a champ.
lonesomecrow said:
I'm using the nightly #7 and it rocks, though there is no support on nightlies (can't file bugs), they seem to be as reliable as a stable build. If this doesn't convince you, RC 1 is also available which works just as good. BTW sound has been fixed here, I just tried it and it works as stated. The only thing I miss from a Sense based ROM is the Connected Media app to be able to watch videos on my HDTV and the Camera app, but I can live with CM7 without those apps.
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search "twonky mobile" in the market place. It will let you beam stuff from your phone to the a dlna\upnp tv or other device (ps3\xbox etc).

cm7 vs miu

Which one is
better and how good can it get for the g2x
Luthien1 said:
Which one is
better and how good can it get for the g2x
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If you're looking for a more aesthetic ROM then I'd go with MIUI (im assuming that's what you meant). If you're looking for functionality and stability I'd go with cyanogenmod. MIUI is based off of cyanogenmod although it's not as stable. Also if you prefer the stock vanilla android experience CM7 is closer to stock than MIUI.
miui still needs work, iv had problems starting from rebooting while in call and battery life is not to great.
cm7 is the more stable never had a reboot and battery life one time lasted 1 day 15hrs!
I'm the opposite. MIUI has been very good to me in performance, stability, and battery life. CM7 reboots and has horrid APN problems for me. Just my experience though. In general they are both great ROMs.
Try both and see what you like!
MIUI is only at its early stages of development thus this ROM looks promising. On the other hand, Cm7 will just get better and better. I've tried both and I can say CM7'S latest releases have been really snappy, together wirh the wonderful work of great DEVS its just gonna bring out the best of G2X/NVIDIA TEGRA
Should make the distinction that I was talking about the Whitehawkx's MIUI port. Way more stable than the alpha2 in the dev section.
The only problem I ever had with minuit was really sloe GPS. Which is something I NEED. So that was a buzz kill
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Did you try the gingerbread gps fix? I just delete my old gps data and redownloaded and it locks just as fast as froyo
Yea I'm with regP Miui has been really good to me, cm7 was good also but I just prefer Miui with ease to customize it.
Hope that helped.....
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Miui is based off CM7.
CM7 is more stock like but with additional features and functions built in.
Miui has a iPhone feel.
I think MIUI was built by the Chinese to make cheap iPhone clones that were actually androids. The software became popular and flourished. It has come a long way since I used it last.
I actually have an up to date CM7 build as my daily driver, saves as a Nandroid backup... as well as the latest MIUI. I have both saved and can restore from CWM to go back and forth.
MIUI is still new for the G2x and has some kinks. I hear an official release will be soon. It works pretty well, in my experience, but has some problems keeping a cellular data connection that requires a reboot. CM7 went through the same growing pains and has overcome that problem so it is only a matter of time before MIUI does the same.
LG G2x - CM7.1 RC1 2.3.4
www.CincyAdmins.com
www.MiiWiiChat.com
One day I will be brave and try this.
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I agree miui looks sweet but until they fix the issues with data and wifi I'd go with cm tons and tons of support for cm vs. Little support for miui .... just my 2ยข
"If Satan lived in heaven he'd be me... "
whats gingerbread gps fix?
I have been running MIUI 1.7.26 and have not had any of the issues that other people are having. Wifi works great and so does cell data. Also, GPS locks within seconds for me.
The only issue I have is that wifi calling is not working. This is a know issue though and will be fixed today.
Oh, one other thing to mention, I am running the newest G2x Baseband so that may have something to do with it.

CyanogenMod, rant and review

Here are some of my thoughts on CyanogenMod, and their development advances. Please, discus...
http://goo.gl/ndfAi
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Here are some of my thoughts on CyanogenMod, and their development advances. Please, discus...
http://goo.gl/ndfAi
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Thank
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Don't see a whole lot of rant in that post, but anyway. I feel that your view on whether to go CM or MIUI is spot on. I understand that people have a preference, but when I have seen and tried devices with both I end up with largely the same experience. Taste is all it comes down to!
i am very thankful for Cyanogen Mod. Never tried MIUI
can send mms with cyanogenmod?
I liked CM7, very fast and lots of memory
the only thing was I couldn't synchronize my contacts with FB profiles pics like in HTC sense
dariovine said:
I liked CM7, very fast and lots of memory
the only thing was I couldn't synchronize my contacts with FB profiles pics like in HTC sense
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That is because Google removed the ability unless you installed the FB app
Herold,
I need you to work on your writing a bit more before you submit a piece to be critiqued. Proper apostrophe placement is not only a pet peeve of mine, but a clear indication of someone who refused to pay a very small amount of attention in English class.
Sincerely,
The ****
I'm glad that there are so many developers interested in porting CM to various devices. It's the only thing that makes using a non-Google phone/tablet usable for me. I can't wait for stable CM9.
I love CM, the ability for themes is awesome. I currently use the ICS theme and it doesn't even look close to stock Gingerbread. And it is the most stable ROM that I've experienced, too.
Nice post, I never tried AOSP or MIUI and just recently got into using CM roms. Gave me more information on the new roms I've been seeing. I would agree you don't rant too much nor go into too much detail as the pros or cons of each variation of the mods.
I had CM7 with my Desire Z,
now with Sensation, I'm currently tryin InsertCoin 4.0.X
Can't really deside, both have their ways
I am hoping that they port over CM7 or CM9 to the sensation xl. Im currently running the bindroid rom which is good but really holding out for cyanogenMod.
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I am hoping that they port over CM7 or CM9 to the sensation xl. Im currently running the bindroid rom which is good but really holding out for cyanogenMod.
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I hope so too. I'm planning to buy the Sensation XL. But won't do unless i make sure there will be CM7 or 9 Port
i tried CM and MIUI and i prefer MIUI absolutely!
In my opinion, I think that CyanogenMod will surpass stock Android when it comes to features and stability, eventually.
It probably already has... when you consider that its on yaffs2 and not ext4
Stability?
I have been using CM7 ever since I got tired of rooted stock. The first version I installed was 7.0.0, which lasted about 4 months until it started wigging out. I flashed 7.0.3, and that was great until three weeks later it started exhibiting the same problems as the previous version. I reflashed the same version and had a little more success, lasting without error until 7.1.0 Stable was released. Since October, I've had to reflash at LEAST 5 times, due to instability. Now don't get me wrong, when CM7 works it REALLY works well. When it doesn't...my phone is worthless until I reflash. I would LOVE to know why everything starts force closing after x amount of time, as I'm really getting tired of setting things up the way I want them each and every time. *steps down from soap box*
i loved CM7 on my N1
Good too read a review about something which isn't commercially developed.

Looking for a good CM7 Rom

Can someone point me towards the best CM7 rom there is? I know they aren't really developed anymore, but I think they work best. I'm currently using SuperSensation, which seems to have a battery issue. (as far as I can tell) I tried downloading the original CM7 rom, but it doesn't seem to be up anywhere anymore!
So what would be the most recommended CM7 rom? Let me know, thanks.
This is probably the best of the bunch as far as I'm concerned:
HyperSensation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302969
Alternative download link: (The main link may be offline)
http://www.mediafire.com/?b36vja8imy63wtb
You will not find many CM7 builds, because Sensation was not an officialy supported CyanogenMod Device at the time.
I believe only Alpha builds were released, due to CM9 approaching.
Cheers.
Well thanks, do you suppose it'd work better than the ROM I am using?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265946
I know that it is only alpha, but it is A LOT more stable than the CM9 Nightlies out there. The audio routing going on with ALL of the roms for CM9 is just where I draw the line.
I've been using CM7 and I love it. Never found an issue.
I'll download this rom and check it out for the sake of curiosity.
Sensation CM7 SelfKang Alphafied Number 10 (11/1) - 2.3.7
You can try this one. Used it before I went to CM9.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258543
ClipTy said:
Well thanks, do you suppose it'd work better than the ROM I am using?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265946
I know that it is only alpha, but it is A LOT more stable than the CM9 Nightlies out there. The audio routing going on with ALL of the roms for CM9 is just where I draw the line.
I've been using CM7 and I love it. Never found an issue.
I'll download this rom and check it out for the sake of curiosity.
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Audio routing has been fixed on the latest Open Sensation
If you're only looking for the CM experience but don't mind the HTC base being used for that but only stripped to achieve that, you can also try HyperNonSense. It doesn't have driver issues as the base is HTC's. I do have to say I haven't use CM in a while so it might be all bugs are eliminated with respect to WiFi, tethering and bluetooth eg.
GPU
Does anyone know why the GPU performance
is considerably worse on gingerbread ROMs
compared to ICS?
Could be because of the drivers, the 213 and 218 difference, see this thread for more information on the drivers. In short, 218 seems to be a lot faster than 213. There were some issues related to the drivers however, eg. Skype and Istagram were troubling. Not sure on the current status on that though.
So do the drivers work with gingerbread too?

CM9 vs stock ICS which is better?

just as the title says, which is a better fit for our tab? I upgraded to ICS but i see the aug10 cm9 update fixes almost everything. Which is a better flash?
If you want to be able to have more market apps available go with cm9
Because the official ICS prohibits you from downloading apps such as virtual tennis NFS not pursuit, real racing etc..
CM9 gives you a raw android experience and is snappier in my opinion because it uses a kernel similar to s3 I think
The official ROM however seems to have a slight advantage with screen clarity
It has pop up apps which can allow you to text while in an app.
The official ROM also scores higher in quadrant benchmark . But in my opinion cm9 is smoother and has better battery life.
PS: been installing both ROMs back and forth
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I went from HC 3.2 to CM9 on my 6210, and defnitely agree with the snappiness of the CM9.
I just have a disease and feel the need to jailbreak/hack any electronics I own. LOL And the ability to sideload apps that are otherwise non-compatible with my tablet works well too.
depends on what you like, at least for now, since our cm9 is still buggy, and not to mention we are not don't even have any custom ROM/firmware/kernel with optimization yet since the only 2 developers for tab plus is still working on getting everything to work properly. but overall, cm9 is better than stock for me. more apps support, better battery life, more performance. but the stock is more stable, for now, and have much better camera(if you care about it, i do).
appreciate the replies guys. Its hard having the galaxy nexus with tons of support and than having this which i love but development is crawling. I guess i'll flash cm9 soon and see how i like it compared to the iCS leak.
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just as the title says, which is a better fit for our tab? I upgraded to ICS but i see the aug10 cm9 update fixes almost everything. Which is a better flash?
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cm9 is a lot nicer than the stock ics.
well that is my opinion.
Stock ics is better than cm9. you get polaris, better icon handling and customization with touchwiz, no force closes. I find cm9 bland and lacking. Smoothness is the same for me.
Well if you prefer a complete functioning tablet, then you should stick with the stock ICS ROM.
Thing that aren't working with CM9:
IR Blaster
Audio output on 30 Pin Connector
MTP (MAC only, Windows users indicate it works)
DSP Manager including any Equializer app
WIFI finicky
HDMI output

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