hey guys, ive been a lurker on this forum for some time, but just got around to registering an account yesterday. I've been looking at all the jb custom roms for the One X and I am beyond tempted to start running some. But the few following questions about features and functionality I have not been able to find answers to:
1. Does loading non sense roms lose the beats audio equalizer on the phone? if not, which roms have the beats audio feature still in it?
2. I use my phone for a lot of music, I use a lot of google play music, and the stock music player on my device, and the sense setup has lock screen music widgets for me to change tracks and what not. Do any of the custom roms feature the ability to change tracks from the lockscreen?
Those are pretty much the only questions I have at the moment, can anyone reccomend any stellar roms out there that are ahead of the rest of the pack? So far, the biggies i see are of course cyanogenmod and aokp but Im getting the urge to start diving into my phone.
Thanks guys!
Should have posted in q&a forum.
Read, read an then pick one an try it, if you want stockish types of things stay with sense based ROMs.
WR
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When I search for Custom ROMs for the Nexus S, I discovered that I could never really tell what the differences between all those ROMs are. I know that some are build for speed and stability, and some are build for extra features.
But how can you tell what a ROM actually does in addition to the stock ROM? How can you tell which themes it supports? Do you just have to try it?
I know that speed, stability and battery performance are different for everybody, even if you have the same phone and the same ROM. I also know that CyanogenMod is overall one of the best. It adds features like extra menu options and is faster, thus focussing on two points instead of one.
I just feel like there isn't much information about all those different Custom ROMs, except for a lot of user experiences (IT IS AWESOME/IT SUCKS) and how to install them + a lot of programming language. Of course, I could try out all the ROMs and see what I like best, but isn't there a list for each ROM what it actually does?
That would be great!
no list at the moment
but i welcome you to build such list from scratch, and then we can sticky it for every one reference
as long as you keep it maintained
Ill build such a list when I get home in a little bit
Sent from my Onyx CM7 Google Nexus S!
AllGamer said:
no list at the moment
but i welcome you to build such list from scratch, and then we can sticky it for every one reference
as long as you keep it maintained
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I would love to build a list like that, but I'm just asking if there is a way to tell what the differences between Custom ROMs are, what they do, and which themes they support?
I guess you just have to search forums for the themes, but there's GOT to be some information about different Custom ROMs, right?
@kenvan, that is freaking awesome and I thank you for that! But I'm still curious how one can know what the differences are...
Androyed said:
I would love to build a list like that, but I'm just asking if there is a way to tell what the differences between Custom ROMs are, what they do, and which themes they support?
I guess you just have to search forums for the themes, but there's GOT to be some information about different Custom ROMs, right?
@kenvan, that is freaking awesome and I thank you for that! But I'm still curious how one can know what the differences are...
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you already answered your own question in the original post
and the alternative method involves a lot of Coding comparison
you basically download the ROMs, unzip them, and then compare file per file to see what has changed in the code, and which pictures changed, which sound changed, etc.
there's no easy way if that's what you're looking for
AllGamer said:
you already answered your own question in the original post
and the alternative method involves a lot of Coding comparison
you basically download the ROMs, unzip them, and then compare file per file to see what has changed in the code, and which pictures changed, which sound changed, etc.
there's no easy way if that's what you're looking for
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That's what I thought. But the average user can't 'see what has changed in the code'. Maybe the average user shouldn't use Custom ROMs...
Edit: Also, are there themes that can be installed without a Custom ROM? Like 'Custom Themes' or something? Custom ROMs that are just the same as stock rom, but only focus on the theming part?
Edit 2: I found out for myself that you can easily choose themes from the Cyanogen Mod update app, and that it isn't possible to make a list of themes, since they are made and removed in no time. I know have two questions left:
1. How can you tell for what reason which Custom ROM is build (what it does)?
2. Are there Custom ROMs that only focus on theming, and are no different from the stock ROM except for the fact that they are deodexed and have the ability to theme?
Androyed said:
That's what I thought. But the average user can't 'see what has changed in the code'. Maybe the average user shouldn't use Custom ROMs...
Edit: Also, are there themes that can be installed without a Custom ROM? Like 'Custom Themes' or something? Custom ROMs that are just the same as stock rom, but only focus on the theming part?
Edit 2: I found out for myself that you can easily choose themes from the Cyanogen Mod update app, and that it isn't possible to make a list of themes, since they are made and removed in no time. I know have two questions left:
1. How can you tell for what reason which Custom ROM is build (what it does)?
2. Are there Custom ROMs that only focus on theming, and are no different from the stock ROM except for the fact that they are deodexed and have the ability to theme?
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I haven't seen any stock deodexed roms for the SNS but if you want themes, CM7 is your best choice. Themes are easy to port between different device builds of CM so if you find one you want it wouldn't be too much work to get it going on the SNS. Also, I posted a list of ROMS, themes, and Kernels in development.
This is one of the issues I've had. You'd think with all the development going on, at least one of the bigger sites would start reviewing the custom ROMs. I read about Cyanogen once on, like, Gizmodo, or something, but mostly never see anything.
I would love a list! I'm still trying to find out what features CyanogenMod has for the Nexus S. I went on their website and they only offered 2 youtube videos which didn't tell me much.
I have an evo 4g, and i just flashed MIUI ROM 1.4.8 which is the newest one, i think, and was wondering if anyone out there can fill me in on the wireless tethering as well as the qik app doesn't seem to have video to video chat available? The camera doesn't seem to have all the control options as seen on a video before flashing the ROM, and i can't seem to get APP or a weather clock widget?
Can someone please help me that is familiar witht his, i don't know if i did something wrong, or what? I am about to go back to my original stock!
If you want Sense, I'd flash a Sense Rom. I'm personally running MIUI 1.4.1 on my Evo right now & I like it a lot, but I don't like Sense very much. If you didn't wipe everything, you're going to have problems. If there are features you know are in that version, but you can't find them, try asking on the MIUI forums. If you want a clock/weather widget, MIUI Weather is pretty good. You can get it in the Android Apps forum or over at MIUI-Dev (you have an app for their forums, it came with the rom).
Also know that there are two camera apps - the MIUI camera app, and the AOSP camera app. I'm not sure if the video recording is the same in both apps or if it's different.
Good luck figuring it out. But as I said, if you really like Sense then I'd stick with a Sense ROM. If you have any other questions about MIUI/Evo stuff, you can send me a pm. I'm always happy to help :]
Hello,
As always, developers are sliding further and further away from the Sense UI. While I am also for this, I am curious as to what will happen with the functionality of the Media Link HD. Will developers be able to keep the functionality in there while removing most of the sense bloat or will this be considered bloat? Can somebody tell me exactly what "apps" htc has added for the functionality so that we can put them back if the developers remove them? What kind of dependencies do these apps need? Thank you for your help.
I imagine no one will know that until it is tried/we get an unlocked bootloader
Sense apps are usually pretty intertwined with the Sense framework. AFAIK, there has been little success importing Sense apps and features to AOSP ROMs. On the other hand, Sense ROMs stripped of some of their features and bloat, and themed to look AOSP are not out of the question (and pretty prevalent on other devices). Its possible a dev will make something like this, and leave the Media Link HD function intact. The only way to really answer this question, is if some devs come on here and tell you themselves. Even then, its so early on, and those plans may well change.
Scott's CleanROM Dev edition is pretty close. It still has the media link and some other sense features but the launcher and widgets are all stripped out. Runs very nice and Apex launcher is built in.
Hey guys, I've been away from Sensation development for a while so I'm not that current on what ROMs are available.
Basically, I've been using AOSP for a while and it's so much better at multitasking/fluidity that I don't really want to go back to Sense 3.6 or 4. However, I just don't think there's an app available that beats HTC's clock and weather functions - they really are amazing. I don't want or need access to Sense widgets, just the apps would be fine.
Is there any way to get Sense 3.6 or 4's clock and weather on a stock ICS Rom? I know it's not as simple as just chucking an apk on there because they come with additional services and libraries, so has any dev done something similar I might be able to have a look at?
Thanks for reading, I'd appreciate any advice or replies
Cheers!
Hey guys,
Before I begin, I feel I have searched a fair bit around the Sensation forum and haven't found too much to help me solve this problem, so I am hoping that some devs or other advanced users might have a solution. This has been driving me nuts. I apologize if this has already been solved and I've missed the answer completely. If this is the case, please direct me to the appropriate thread and I'll be eternally grateful :victory:
I also apologize that this is a long read; I'm just trying to give as much info as possible.
Most of us know (and appreciate) the audio ducking feature on iOS, where the volume of music will lower for incoming notifications so that both the music and the notification are audible. I love the Android OS, but I really hate how on all the Sense ROMs I've used (stock 2.3.5, stock ICS, Sense 3-4.1) the stock HTC music app has the same issue --- incoming notifications totally cut off the music to play the notification sound, but the music is actually still playing even though it goes silent for a second or two.
I am also aware that on many AOSP/CM ROMs the Apollo or Google Music app does exactly what I want, and ducks the audio appropriately, making for a pleasing, smooth transition when the notification sound plays. Unfortunately, I love Sense and no matter how many times I try a different ROM I get annoyed with one thing or another and end up coming back. My current setup is in my sig - the only thing I am unhappy with is the audio ducking (or lack thereof). I tried PowerAmp on VIperS and even changing the notification settings didn't give me the result I wanted.
I did some Google-fu and found these links:
http://developer.android.com/training/managing-audio/audio-focus.html
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
So, it seems to me that the key difference between the AOSP music apps and the HTCMusic.apk must be in the audio handling. I am not a dev, so I don't know if this is system-wide or a just function of individual apps. From reading these links I get the impression that any app can use and modify the appropriate permissions, right? I am happy with the functionality of the HTC music app otherwise, so I would prefer to avoid recommendations for some other music player.
Is there not a way to modify a few lines of code and have the HTCMusic.apk use proper audio ducking behaviour? I am not a programming noob but I don't have any experience with Java/Android so any help is appreciated. Thanks very much, this is the only piece of puzzle preventing me from being 100% satisfied.
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I'm in the exact same boat,bouncing between AOSP/Sense every other week. I'm guessing that unless HTC writes their app to support audio ducking, you only solution is to use an alternative player. The AOSP Music app or Google Play Music app works a treat for ducking, but if your custom rom supports volume keys media control on screen off, they are likely to work only with HTC music app