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[Q] Which Android OS do you prefer and why?

Which Android OS do like?
I'm talking 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.7, ICS.
What ROM r u using and sense or no-sense.
I'll start
Mostly I've been 2.3.5-sense ARHD. that gives me a few different options.
Right now its ARHD 2.3.4 runs good, no prob.

Virtuous Inquistion -- Senseless ICS. I used to like Sense a lot, but when I started using CM7 I don't think I could go back. Sense is very user friendly and accessible, but it the UI just looks a bit too tacky for my taste. AOSP, especially ICS, is very simple and eloquent.

I switched my sensation with my wifes SGS2 and after a day or so I switched back. Guess I got used to sense or it grew on me. I just dont care for how it will sometimes lag for no reason at all. Never saw that on CM7.

Yeah true. Sense is the best manufacture UI. TouchWiz is just trash.

mike's arhd ics all he way

ICS outta the box is amazing.
sent from xda app on drews ics

I have donout on ma phone... *trollface*
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ICS FTW.
If only for the new design guide, which should make 4.0 the first unified Android OS.
How you doin'? Greetings from my GT-I9000!

aNYthing24 said:
Virtuous Inquistion -- Senseless ICS. I used to like Sense a lot, but when I started using CM7 I don't think I could go back. Sense is very user friendly and accessible, but it the UI just looks a bit too tacky for my taste. AOSP, especially ICS, is very simple and eloquent.
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+1 for Virtuous Inquisition, for the same reasons stated above. Plus it's surprisingly stable compared to the full sense ics roms we have right now.
I've been a huge 2.3.4 advocate up until this point, but honestly I don't think I can go back now.

Xxul said:
I have donout on ma phone... *trollface*
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donout??
idk
What about gaming on the sensation? any rom preference? any preference for roms/games combos?
i've been playing bejeweled but I want to play GTA but couldn't get it to work.
I know cordy and fruit ninja were big problems for a minute on the 2.3.4 ROMs.

ICS with ASOP is finally a nice replacement for Sense UI and its cleaner and faster...

I have voted for 2.35, but the newest ICS-Elegancia Rom sounds very good.

Virtuous Inquisition here... would prefer CM9 if available but this is pretty good. I cant stand Sense.. its definitely better than TouchWiz (Samsung) and Motoblur (Motorola) but its still trash compared to vanilla/AOSP

I'm using ARHD 6.0.3
the latest release of ARHD
SEnse ICS ROM

What is the most stable ics rom to flash??

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Just got a sensation and want to root and rom. Not sure which way to go.
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What do you want AOSP, CM9 or Sense 3.6 or 4?
CM9 and AOSP you should go to modaco.com and search for TripNRaveR's Roms.
If you want Sense you should try InsertCoin here on XDA.
Sent from my ICS Sensation powered by TripNRaVeR

I just got mine about three days ago.
Coming from a Galaxy, EVERYTHING about HTC sense makes me sick to my stomach.
Went with the one with most views I saw - AndroidRevolutionHD, and went through the INSANE process of going from stock to ICS.
Now running 1.7GHz, replaced HTC sense with the AOSP themes.
Only bugs I see so far are htc.bg crashing, messaging app getting rather wonky with multiple texts, and the music controls sticking on the lockscreen after Google Music closes. Also no MMS at home for me. No signal, Wifi calling only, but the AOSP app doesnt support that. Boohoo.
So that's my reccomendation.

xHighAlert said:
I just got mine about three days ago.
Coming from a Galaxy, EVERYTHING about HTC sense makes me sick to my stomach.
Went with the one with most views I saw - AndroidRevolutionHD, and went through the INSANE process of going from stock to ICS.
Now running 1.7GHz, replaced HTC sense with the AOSP themes.
Only bugs I see so far are htc.bg crashing, messaging app getting rather wonky with multiple texts, and the music controls sticking on the lockscreen after Google Music closes. Also no MMS at home for me. No signal, Wifi calling only, but the AOSP app doesnt support that. Boohoo.
So that's my reccomendation.
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Why use a Sense Rom and replace it with AOSP theme and launcher??
Flash an AOSP or CM9 Rom if you dont like Sense.
Best ones to find on modaco.com by Trip.
Sent from my ICS Sensation powered by TripNRaVeR

steini81 said:
Why use a Sense Rom and replace it with AOSP theme and launcher??
Flash an AOSP or CM9 Rom if you dont like Sense.
Best ones to find on modaco.com by Trip.
Sent from my ICS Sensation powered by TripNRaVeR
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No video camera or bluetooth is a pretty good reason. And honestly, the Sense to AOSP roms aren't noticably slower than straight up AOSP.

steini81 said:
Why use a Sense Rom and replace it with AOSP theme and launcher??
Flash an AOSP or CM9 Rom if you dont like Sense.
Best ones to find on modaco.com by Trip.
Sent from my ICS Sensation powered by TripNRaVeR
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Cause I never thought to look anywhere else for ROMs but here.
Will take a look. Thanks.

Try prime 3!!!! Great aosp rom!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466917

sshede said:
No video camera or bluetooth is a pretty good reason. And honestly, the Sense to AOSP roms aren't noticably slower than straight up AOSP.
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Ah o.k. And no MMS, no Signal and only WiFi calling is so much better?
Didn't try this Rom but if it realy have this bugs its not useable i think.
For most people its more important to make calls than use BT or make videos.
But o.k everybody has their own needs.
Did you ever try One of Trips roms?
Dont think so because than you would not say that there is not much difference in speed between Sense with AOSP theme / launcher and pure AOSP.
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Try prime 3!!!! Great aosp rom!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466917
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Thats no AOSP rom. Its a Sense Rom with most Sense parts removed and some AOSP apps included.
But its still a HTC Sense Rom.
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Well the only "sense" rom I played with was stock on 2.3 - and in five minutes I knew I hated it.
And actually bluetooth is a must for me. I don't make calls at all, but I use a keyboard and use my phone for writing documents and taking notes.
I'll give Prime a try if these bugs get any more severe. Getting really tired of constantly wiping.

xHighAlert said:
Well the only "sense" rom I played with was stock on 2.3 - and in five minutes I knew I hated it.
And actually bluetooth is a must for me. I don't make calls at all, but I use a keyboard and use my phone for writing documents and taking notes.
I'll give Prime a try if these bugs get any more severe. Getting really tired of constantly wiping.
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Than a tablet may be the better choice for you.
Biger screen to work with and a Keyboard Dock with Touchpad (Asus Transformer).
Also available with 3G module to make calls.
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VI 4.0.1 is rockin & smooth as butter

aosp framework and apps. still is the bomb!!!!! i didnt come to nit pick. i came to tell this guy asking what rom was a beast!!!!!

steini81 said:
What do you want AOSP, CM9 or Sense 3.6 or 4?
CM9 and AOSP you should go to modaco.com and search for TripNRaveR's Roms.
If you want Sense you should try InsertCoin here on XDA.
Sent from my ICS Sensation powered by TripNRaVeR
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thought trip got banned from modaco????? how is he updating roms there still? isnt he on rootswiki now?what trip rom you running? pure aosp?

VI 4.0.1 hands down
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Xx12thANG3LxX said:
thought trip got banned from modaco????? how is he updating roms there still? isnt he on rootswiki now?what trip rom you running? pure aosp?
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He never got banned from Modaco. He only locked his topics for some Time.
Normaly i run TripNDroid Operating System (mix between AOSP and CM9) but now i am testing the Sense 4 Rom from Baadnewz where Trip helped him developing.
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asesino said:
VI 4.0.1 hands down
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???? whats this rom

Xx12thANG3LxX said:
???? whats this rom
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Its from the Virtuous Kang Team.
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[Q] aosp rom suggestions

guys, anyone more experienced than me could tell me what are the best roms aosp (even if is sense based)?
I have to choose:
official miui, opensensation, aokp, virtuous inquisition...

Nothing AOSP will be Sense based, the two are mutually exclusive.
My vote goes to CM9/OpenSensation though.

Rusty! said:
Nothing AOSP will be Sense based, the two are mutually exclusive.
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yeah, I know that XD I'm not so much noob...I mean, roms like virtuous, that are htc framework aosp themed...In theory that could be better because is based on native sensation framework...but real aosp base is lighter, I don't know, I'm asking for this anyone that tried some roms could suggest?...

Flash AOKP, you won't regret it.

HyperNonSense is been good to me.... 2.4 version to be exact...
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ymirsson said:
Flash AOKP, you won't regret it.
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+1 on this, i'm using pimpmaneaton EyeCandy aokp rom, very nice.

AOKP is great, lots of customizations. There are a few minor issues though.
If you want something stable, go for virtuous inquisition.
Cm9(open sensation) is pretty good though.
You have to try them out yourself to find out

Another for the coool Virtuous Inquisition v4.0.2!

galaxys said:
Another for the coool Virtuous Inquisition v4.0.2!
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+1
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yesterday I had a flash day XD tried official aokp, open sensation and virtuous...
I really hate cm9, I don't like that, I....can't feel the aosp experience!...
tried virtuous, is good, but not enough fast, even if stable!...
now, I'm on official aokp is good, light, pretty stable, battery is not so good, but I don't mind...thank you all for suggestions!

i have tried almost any rom and my number one choice is Open Sensation. almost everything in open sensation is superior, when compared to other roms, but if you still can't decide i would recommend you to pick up your most favorite roms and try them out.

What's Your Favorite ICS Rom ?

So i just recently bought a sensation i immediately rooted it with s-off. The first rom i flashed and currently using is virtious Inquisition.
I just wanted to know, what's your Favorite ICS rom and why ? I would like to test them out.
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If you want AOSP, Go for virtuous inquisition, its 99% AOSP. Very stable and smooth.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408351
If you want something with sense, go for insert coin. No bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468683
If you want extreme customizability, go for AOKP or CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21440-aokp-pyramid-may-9-build-35-404/
Try them all out to see which one suits you more

how about android revolution HD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849

lilliput222 said:
how about android revolution HD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
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+1

I switched from ARHD to OrDroid and I freakin love it. Sense 4.0 is awesome and runs smooth on the Sensation 4G. Just dump the Sense launcher and use something like Apex or LauncherPro instead.

Try them all and see which one you like best. They are all good. Try sense and senseless Roms. My personal favorite is Elegancia after trying many.
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Virtuous Inquisition ftw
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Dark forest sense 4.0
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I love my Sensation XE now more than ever after I flashed ORDroid v5.0.2 + SoundBoost + Equalizer + faux kernel.
I don't know if its just me but the beats sounds way much better than when I was on ARHD v6.6.3. The only downside is I get a better battery life on my last installed rom.
As the previous poster mentioned above, use other launcher like Apex or Nova.
Here's ORDroid v5.0.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551714
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the orange bandit said:
I switched from ARHD to OrDroid and I freakin love it. Sense 4.0 is awesome and runs smooth on the Sensation 4G. Just dump the Sense launcher and use something like Apex or LauncherPro instead.
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Same here. Although, I like the Sense launcher, to me 3rd party launchers with Sense feel really out of place.
On a side note, I hope LauncherPro gets updated someday. It was excellent on Gingerbread and Froyo on previous phones.

Really, another which Rom is best thread.
What's wrong with the countless other identical threads out there.
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The best way to know is too try some and read the chef's threads...happy flasing!

ORDroid v5.0.2 for me

reficuliu said:
ORDroid v5.0.2 for me
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wifi calling work?

Deathsongx3 said:
If you want AOSP, Go for virtuous inquisition, its 99% AOSP. Very stable and smooth.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408351
If you want something with sense, go for insert coin. No bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468683
If you want extreme customizability, go for AOKP or CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21440-aokp-pyramid-may-9-build-35-404/
Try them all out to see which one suits you more
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While I mostly agree, I need to correct some things....no offense.
Virtuous isn't AOSP, it's an AOSP "experience" based off sense base. True AOSP right now is Opensensation which is (CM9).....also as listed in your last suggestion cm9 (opensensation) isn't that customizable right now.
Also, while many suggest to try them for yourself......to someone who just rooted their new sensation, this can be a long process, with plenty of time consuming reading and configurations....
So I think it's best to offer the OP a starting point:
Pure stock like sense (3.6) - ARHD
Pure Stock like Sense (4.0) - Don't know if there is one, most I've tried are too laggy, and have too many bugs....but try any one to get the feel...maybe Coindroid
Pure AOSP - Opensensation (I don't even notice the bugs as listed)
Pure MIUI - There isn't one
- MIUI.us and MIUI android are based off sense base
- UltimiuIcs is based off AOSP, but developer is finishing exams
Given the above, they offer a starting point (with MIUI and sense 4.0 a starting point just to see what it's about) IMO, I'd wait for MIUI AOSP based if you like that, and wait for bug free sense 4.0 if you like that.
The rest of the roms, sense and AOSP are just variations on the starting points above.....with some being tiny, tiny visual variations (the rest under the hood), and others quite a few modifications.
As far as my onions:
- I find sense too laggy, I mean our phones can handle it....but of you want battery life, your gonna have lag.
- I recently moved to Opensensation, and can't even compare the speed....even underclocked, undervolted....while I do miss some sense features, they don't even compare to the speed.
- I recently tried "eyecandy" AOKP, based off AOSP....and there is a lot of tweakability and theming works as I'm sure more will be available.
As far as kernels.....if running sense, I'd use bricked, if running AOSP, use stock kernel with rom, or faux kernel.
Hope that helps for a starting point....and NANDROID...NANDROID!
That way you can easily revert back if you don't like one or get into trouble.
Cheers!

19fonzy said:
So i just recently bought a sensation i immediately rooted it with s-off. The first rom i flashed and currently using is virtious Inquisition.
I just wanted to know, what's your Favorite ICS rom and why ? I would like to test them out.
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Hi,
I have a similar Sensation Z710 e. I would like to root it and try few stuff, I find in this forum.
Can you please send me the tech note on how to root?
Thanks,
Ahmed

Elegancia series has been my daily driver since November 2011...I love it
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[Q] By Rooting, Will i lose Beats Audio ?

I was waiting for a stable release of CM9 which came weeks back and i downloaded it on the same day itself.
I love love love the Sense UI, the lockscreen and way i get music, missed calls and messages over it which has been restraining me from rooting along with the new black notification bar !
Another thing holding me back is that after rooting and flashing CM9 I will most definitely lose the Beats Audio Integration right ?
So...suggestions ?

If you love Sense, dont switch to Cyanogen. Its nothing like Sense.
But you will still benefit from rooting. And if you want to upgrade your user experience try out some of the other Sense based roms that will let you keep Sense and Beats and give you more stability and options
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Skipjacks said:
If you love Sense, dont switch to Cyanogen. Its nothing like Sense.
But you will still benefit from rooting. And if you want to upgrade your user experience try out some of the other Sense based roms that will let you keep Sense and Beats and give you more stability and options
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Yeah i flashed Cyanogen on my friends HD2, and used it for a day...nothing like Sense.
I have a non-working WiFi, Bluetooth and Hotspot currently because of the official ICS update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785364
I'll wait till a fix and then try sense based ROM's. I prefer a stable ROM since i'm gonna use the phone everyday. And suggestions if you have a good Sense based ROM in mind ?
Thanx :highfive:

Echo237 said:
Yeah i flashed Cyanogen on my friends HD2, and used it for a day...nothing like Sense.
I have a non-working WiFi, Bluetooth and Hotspot currently because of the official ICS update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785364
I'll wait till a fix and then try sense based ROM's. I prefer a stable ROM since i'm gonna use the phone everyday. And suggestions if you have a good Sense based ROM in mind ?
Thanx :highfive:
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try Android revolution HD it`s very stble Sense based ROM

Skipjacks said:
If you love Sense, dont switch to Cyanogen. Its nothing like Sense.
But you will still benefit from rooting. And if you want to upgrade your user experience try out some of the other Sense based roms that will let you keep Sense and Beats and give you more stability and options
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gallardo5 said:
try Android revolution HD it`s very stble Sense based ROM
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Thank You, looks wonderful
P.S. Does it have stock Widgets too ?? because i had trouble finding a calendar widget as good as the HTC default one.

Yes it does
Sent from my handy dandy sensation

yahhboy said:
Yes it does
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That's great will use the ROM
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Eventually ...who want beats audio on senseless rom try this. You need to be rooted and flash from recovery.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motioncoding.beats&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tb3Rpb25jb2RpbmcuYmVhdHMiXQ..

You can always try sense 4 ROMs. In my opinion the UI is even better than sense 3.6 and you lose none of the great intuitive widgets or beats audio that HTC provide. Viper is quite popular when it comes to sense 4. Link to the thread is in my sig.

icanttinkofaname said:
You can always try sense 4 ROMs. In my opinion the UI is even better than sense 3.6 and you lose none of the great intuitive widgets or beats audio that HTC provide. Viper is quite popular when it comes to sense 4. Link to the thread is in my sig.
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Yeah, Sense 4 is better, love the dialer especially Anyways, can i have the pure sense 4 look from the Viper ROM ?
I know and have read a lot that it is one of the best and stable ROM for sensations but i dont really like the blue-blue tinge to everything and the altered lock-screen. But, i know this only from the 3-5 screenshots i have seen of it....i am relying on you all to explain it to me (or you could post the thread which has more screenshots than the official thread)
Meanwhile i will YouTube it Thank for the help
Btw, your work on operator logo's is just amazing just checked it out. Could i use it on another ROM though or only Viper ?

Echo237 said:
Yeah, Sense 4 is better, love the dialer especially Anyways, can i have the pure sense 4 look from the Viper ROM ?
I know and have read a lot that it is one of the best and stable ROM for sensations but i dont really like the blue-blue tinge to everything and the altered lock-screen. But, i know this only from the 3-5 screenshots i have seen of it....i am relying on you all to explain it to me (or you could post the thread which has more screenshots than the official thread)
Meanwhile i will YouTube it Thank for the help
Btw, your work on operator logo's is just amazing just checked it out. Could i use it on another ROM though or only Viper ?
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Thank you for your compliment! always nice to hear my work is appreciated. But unfortunately, its only for the viperS (sensation) or viperX (one x) ROMs.
As for pure sense 4, viper has it. The screenshot you prob saw was the AOSP lockscreen you can switch to in the tweaks. It's the standard lockring from 3.6 otherwise. As for the blue tinge, I'm not quite sure what you're referring to. There's no blue tinge to anything I've seen while using the ROM. Just flash it to try it out. You won't be disappointed!!!

I think you have seen the blue then from jerrytans all in one theme, just flashing viper s alone gives you a really stock sense 4 feel by default
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icanttinkofaname said:
Thank you for your compliment! always nice to hear my work is appreciated. But unfortunately, its only for the viperS (sensation) or viperX (one x) ROMs.
As for pure sense 4, viper has it. The screenshot you prob saw was the AOSP lockscreen you can switch to in the tweaks. It's the standard lockring from 3.6 otherwise. As for the blue tinge, I'm not quite sure what you're referring to. There's no blue tinge to anything I've seen while using the ROM. Just flash it to try it out. You won't be disappointed!!!
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Surely . But right now I'm out of town and I have only 900 mb remaining on my data card which I have to restrict in 15 days after that will download surely. I saw the video and looks really finely made.
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