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[Q] So many roms...

Hi guys,
I decided I want to flash an ICS rom to my nexus S.
Question I have though, is what will work for my phone, which is a 9020A (AT&T) and what rom would give me the closest to stock ICS like what OTA ICS would be?
I was thinking cyanogenmod 9 but I have used CM7 and remembered it being sort of a hassle...
I really want the facial unlock feature if possible. I don't know if it's native in ics or what but I want that.
Tell me why you think the rom you suggest is best, please. I want to know what the pros and cons to it are. And links would be really nice!
Thanks!

stock ics

I'm happy with the stock 4.0.3, I tested Peter Alfonso nightlies lately but I was annoyed by his adjusted auto brightness however it seems to be very popular and smooth and fast.
Stock runs great on my i9023 and there are no killer features in any stock like rom yet imho. But I'm using a custom kernel which is imho always better than the stock kernel.
edit: face unlock is useless since it recognizes nothing and is less secure than a pin or a pattern

Im using the same model phone as you are and running cybergr ics v3. Its by far the best rom so far.. try it, he has alot of extra features.. daily rom. In a couple of days v4 is coming out.

I just flashed revolution HD 4.2.3 this morning with speedy 4 kernel and this is definitely the best combination I've used so far.
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I still use the DrewGaren ROMS, they are plenty fast and stable, along with the latest Glados Kernel They seem to give me the best results.
Stand corrected. cybergr ics v3 is a really fast ROM, probably the fastest i've ever seen my phone, just need to update it to v2.8 Glados

Face Unlock is a cool feature. Unfortunately, our front camera is too bad to properly recognize faces. If you get lucky - in good light - you might be able to unlock it, but it really is no fun at all.

frenchie007 said:
stock ics
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I would love stock ics, but I can't get it for my 9020A... unless you know of a method?

Tweakyth13f said:
I still use the DrewGaren ROMS, they are plenty fast and stable, along with the latest Glados Kernel They seem to give me the best results.
Stand corrected. cybergr ics v3 is a really fast ROM, probably the fastest i've ever seen my phone, just need to update it to v2.8 Glados
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Looks promising. I will try that if I can't find a way to get stock ICS on the 9020A...
Might even try it anyways. Thanks!

Hey please let us know if you do it! I am new to all this rom rooted thing and need to know which rom will work with my i9020a since I am a bit of a rookie!

[v6][ROM] KANGY6 | ICS | AOKP | Fastest & Most Stable | 15/01/2012
i try many roms, i love this one, you can try it

servegmo said:
Hey please let us know if you do it! I am new to all this rom rooted thing and need to know which rom will work with my i9020a since I am a bit of a rookie!
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About to flash it now. just finished backing up with tibu. Will post results!

iamtheculprit said:
About to flash it now. just finished backing up with tibu. Will post results!
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Works great. No radio flash needed. Install went smooth aside from a few derps on my part. Rom seems a bit laggy but I think it's just because it's reinstalling everything. other times it's blown me away by how fast it is. Face unlock works pretty well. love the interface. I can't believe it's android, its awesome!

I've tested almost every ICS rom's available and right now KANGY6 with MATRIX v14.5 CFS it's the best combo for me.
i'm getting 3000+ on Quadrant with 1.46Ghz OC
You may try the CYBERGR ROM it's also very stable and fast.
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Device: Google Nexus S i9023
KANGY6 + MATRIX v14.5 CFS

ok, I dun goofed. I think I restored a system app on accident thinking that it would restore my messages or something... but my mobile data quit working when i restored that stuff (multiple restores, but thought i was just restoring user apps not system). any idea how to fix the mobile data without re-flashing?
Edit: Fixed, but lost my conversations in my messaging. Oh well. At least the android gods love me again. Anyways this rom is great, it works perfectly! So smooth!

Need help choosing ROM

Hi guys, I was looking for a bit of help.
I've had this phone for 1 year and 2 months now and I'm sick of the slow and laggy experience.
I've heard about lag fixes, kernels, roms etc. but didn't see the value in risking bricking my phone, there are so many little things people say such as make sure you have this or that kernel before flashing etc.
Now I'm annoyed enough to change, I just updated to Gingerbread since I heard the GB bootloaders were better to flash roms with and I'm wondeirng what kernel/ROM combo would satisfy my need for better battery life and speed.
I'm looking for a ROM that is fast and has good battery life. I don't wat to use ICS because I like having plenty of free RAM since I often browse with 1-8 tabs open.
I don't really care a ton about custom UI enhancements, I use launcher pro for speed and I don't see myself ditching it.

For me, the best pickup in speed/stability has been from simply replacing the kernel for KK4-based ROMs with the Corn kernel. You can do this with the "stock" Gingerbread release (build I897UCKK4) from AT&T.
If flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294477
via Odin, you can then root your stock ROM easily, install something like Titanium Backup from the market, and then "freeze" the junk apps/services that contribute to slowing down your ROM.

to add to ^^...after flashing corn kernel...you can flash any custom GB rom...as Corn kernel has custom Recovery....
All custom roms are faster and have more feature then stock rom...
Also its very easy to flash ICS roms once you are on GB bootloader with custom kernel...

Thanks for the input guys.
So I can just flash this kernel with my stock ROM, and not lose anything, right?
I also know that the early lagfixes used to create new partitions and use a different filesystem to speed up the phone.
Do the kernels include a lagfix? Or is that only included in the ROM? And does the kernel do anything like messing with partitions or filesystems? That was one of the reasons I didn't bother lagfixing my phone.
The details on the kernel pages are non-existant so I'm hoping you guys can fill me in.
I would appreciate a lagfix so it doesn't take 10-15 seconds to create a bookmark.

Try ICS! You won't be dissapointed.

Flash any desired rom for YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE
i flash at least 3 roms weekly
switching between diffent ones...
YOU have to try them out everyone has different likes and dislikes
there is no ONE rom thats the best
just become a flashaholic and live the life man!!!

Try simplystock kk4 v1.0
It is stable and fast and easy to flash. That was first ever custom rom i used and pure pleasure it was
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You could try Nostalgia 2.1 It's the kernel it comes with already has all the lagfix tweaks done. It might be a good place for you to start.

ICS
Definitely at this point you should be flashing ICS Roms. They are much snappier than GB roms and at this point they are very stable.
My current ROM and recommendation is V3.1 of Doc Master's ICS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462035
When I look for a ROM I usually look for stability and good battery life and customizations. I don't overclock or anything. I mainly want a cool, sleek, functional ROM. Just my preference.

2 Cappy's in family. Son's running Serendipity VII right as flashed. He does Facebook and all the other teenager stuff with it. Super stable and proven.
http://serendipity7.weebly.com/
My cappy is running Apex 12.4 with the Semaphore kernel. GB 2.3.6. packaged support for several kernels including corn 1.05 which supports the Audience chip in the Cappy. Actively developed and evolving.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355826
http://apex.merseine.us/

Serendipity VII is a beast

ajizle123 said:
Definitely at this point you should be flashing ICS Roms. They are much snappier than GB roms and at this point they are very stable.
My current ROM and recommendation is V3.1 of Doc Master's ICS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462035
When I look for a ROM I usually look for stability and good battery life and customizations. I don't overclock or anything. I mainly want a cool, sleek, functional ROM. Just my preference.
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I agree here! once you try ICS you will never go back to GB, its so much better, and as mentioned, Doc's V3.1 is one of the best so far indeed

Thread closed.
Best ROMs are subjective, best to test and see what works well for you.

what rom are you guys using?

i'm currently on Blaze V3(blue theme) i have gone through all of supercharged after V2. Whats the news on Sonya or Victory? Anyone using them i want to hear what you guys think.(I get bored of roms quickly lol)

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I'm using Lithium V1.1 right now I overall like the performance of it and the looks. IMO good ROM. I was able to use the universal deblur script once before the issue arrived with the ATRIX 2. Now IMO that was great had about 570mb of free Ram. Saved alot on battery too. I'm gonna try the supercharged one next. I like to change the look of my phone often and having these choices are very helpful thank you devs!

thethird84 said:
I'm using Lithium V1.1 right now I overall like the performance of it and the looks. IMO good ROM. I was able to use the universal deblur script once before the issue arrived with the ATRIX 2. Now IMO that was great had about 570mb of free Ram. Saved alot on battery too. I'm gonna try the supercharged one next. I like to change the look of my phone often and having these choices are very helpful thank you devs!
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if you are going to try super charged i'd go with either red dawn(which you will have to put normal blaze on first) or V5 update 2. V5 is going to give a more stock look but still runs as well as blaze.

Thanks
Yeah I reading the v5 update 2 of supercharged sounds good. Now if I have a ROM loaded now can I just follow this directions posted? Thank you for the information!

what i suggest is to make a back up in CWM then if you made a back up of just stock rooted go into that. if not you will have to get RSD lite and get a rooted stock then follow the directions.

Stock root backup
I did make a stock root back up before I flashed Lithium. Well thanks again for the help. I will five this a try.

I've been using Supercharged V5.2 since it came out. I've tried others but tend to go back to Supercharged. It runs great and everything works. I also like how subtle the theme is which makes it easy for the rest of the apps to fit well into the scheme. The rest of the ROMs seem to be very similar to Supercharged just with different themes and some apps (SMS, Music, Gallery, etc) changed. I like the stock SMS app just fine and the rest I use third party.

Currently running VictoryROM 1.1, awesome rom!
It's not OC but it's solid, stable, everything works perfectly and it's themed exactly as I would do it myself, not over the top and gaudy. Lack of OC = excellent battery life so i'm good with that.

SuperCharged v5.2 by lfaber06
I have no problems with this ROM, even little bugs, and the main point is theme, stock theme is the best.

I am using just the stock 2.3.6 rom with root access and frozen bloatware.

I am using a HYBRID of Victory ROM and Lithium ROM...LOL Credit goes to both the Devs of this ROM

I am using me865 deblured and deoxed, and asian mb865

lilhaiti said:
I've been using Supercharged V5.2 since it came out. I've tried others but tend to go back to Supercharged. It runs great and everything works. I also like how subtle the theme is which makes it easy for the rest of the apps to fit well into the scheme. The rest of the ROMs seem to be very similar to Supercharged just with different themes and some apps (SMS, Music, Gallery, etc) changed. I like the stock SMS app just fine and the rest I use third party.
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I forget. Does Supercharged v5 GPS work with CWM Recovery on Boot installed?
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Stock rooted 2.3.6 waiting for Bl unlock or ICS .....

KEB64 said:
I forget. Does Supercharged v5 GPS work with CWM Recovery on Boot installed?
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No, unfortunately it doesn't. Just a few roms fully work with CWM on boot (I think it's VictoryROM and Sonya (as developer said, he has solved this problem)).
Been on both stock roms (2.3.5 and 2.3.6), been on both stock deodexed (2.3.5 and 2.3.6), been on Supercharged v4, v5, v5.1, v5.2. Been on Lithium v1.1.
The fastest of them is Lithium. And it's really debloated. But has issues with CWM on boot (it's included as default and with it GPS doesn't work). When you remove CWM on boot you get GPS but loose overclock with no chance of restoring it.
Now I've restored Supercharged V5.2 with OC to 1200 Ghz. It's pretty quick (quicker, than stock and stock deodex) and have great battery life (better then on Lithium even when latter wasn't OC).
Running SC v5.2 for about 2 months, I think...

Darth_Reals said:
No, unfortunately it doesn't. Just a few roms fully work with CWM on boot (I think it's VictoryROM and Sonya (as developer said, he has solved this problem)
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Does bone stock odexed rooted GPS work with CWM on boot? I forget.
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Rom
Atrix Sonya V3 update 2 MIUI LOCKSCREEN / SONY LAUNCHER.

Stock, rooted, bootstrapped.
The End.

I'm running Sonya v3 with Bionic CWM and it's close to a proper setup. Rom Manager works with it and my dropped calls issue cleared up for the most part. I know that most likely that is a radio issue, but all in all, I'm happy with the setup.
Still dreaming of an unlocked bootloader though.

I'm on rebal rom beta 3..I love it I flashed it on my gfs exhibit 2 and she loved it. Awesome rom.
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[Q] Things to do?

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 {P3110} Wifi
I'm pretty happy with it so far, I've installed Clockwork Recovery and CM10.
Anything you guys think I should do that I've left out? what about kernel?
Better Rom?
This is not the first time I've Rooted and Flashed a Rom, I had a little samsung phone, with CM 7, it's pretty old but it still works.
Thanks for your time XDA!

GrimTech said:
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 {P3110} Wifi
I'm pretty happy with it so far, I've installed Clockwork Recovery and CM10.
Anything you guys think I should do that I've left out? what about kernel?
Better Rom?
This is not the first time I've Rooted and Flashed a Rom, I had a little samsung phone, with CM 7, it's pretty old but it still works.
Thanks for your time XDA!
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I believe that you have meant CM 10.1, if not then go for the newest.
I'm running Dhollmen Kernel which I recommend. It's stable and have few nice things when it comes to OTGing.
Enable developer settings (hit build number in Device Information section few times) and set your scheduler/governor. I use SIO or ROW for scheduler and pegasusq for governor, but test and choose which one suits you best.
I would also recommend you to use different recovery. PhillZ Touch is my personal favorite.

Ivyl said:
I believe that you have meant CM 10.1, if not then go for the newest.
I'm running Dhollmen Kernel which I recommend. It's stable and have few nice things when it comes to OTGing.
Enable developer settings (hit build number in Device Information section few times) and set your scheduler/governor. I use SIO or ROW for scheduler and pegasusq for governor, but test and choose which one suits you best.
I would also recommend you to use different recovery. PhillZ Touch is my personal favorite.
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Whoops, I did mean CM 10.1, sorry,
Phillz Touch has a ubuntu feel to it, {Mainly due to the background} I may stick to CW. Not because of the way it looks, it does look pretty nice, but I've used CW for some time. I may never know. I may flash Phillz Touch one day.
I've flashed Dhollmen's Kernel.
Thanks for the tips Ivyl!

GrimTech said:
Whoops, I did mean CM 10.1, sorry,
Phillz Touch has a ubuntu feel to it, {Mainly due to the background} I may stick to CW. Not because of the way it looks, it does look pretty nice, but I've used CW for some time. I may never know. I may flash Phillz Touch one day.
I've flashed Dhollmen's Kernel.
Thanks for the tips Ivyl!
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PhillZ's recovery is modified CWM IIRC. I like it for it's touch accuracy, support for AROMA File Manager, and ADB root.
No problem, mate. Check other JB 4.2 rooms for their features. PAC seems to be popular. I prefer clean CM (it's fairly minimal, close to AOSP, I have flashable zip that removes some of the apps I don't use) with only few customizations. If it isn't the fastest solution it's at least good placebo. Official stable releases and updater are additional benefits.

Ivyl said:
PhillZ's recovery is modified CWM IIRC. I like it for it's touch accuracy, support for AROMA File Manager, and ADB root.
No problem, mate. Check other JB 4.2 rooms for their features. PAC seems to be popular. I prefer clean CM (it's fairly minimal, close to AOSP, I have flashable zip that removes some of the apps I don't use) with only few customizations. If it isn't the fastest solution it's at least good placebo. Official stable releases and updater are additional benefits.
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I tried PAC, Nice little Hybrid Rom,
I'm sadly going back to old roots, I think I've always used CM. I tried PAC and it felt strange, it's nice, don't get me wrong, but what's the Pro's and Cons over CM?

GrimTech said:
I tried PAC, Nice little Hybrid Rom,
I'm sadly going back to old roots, I think I've always used CM. I tried PAC and it felt strange, it's nice, don't get me wrong, but what's the Pro's and Cons over CM?
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I'm not sure what is "borrowed" from AOKP, but features from ParanoidAndroid are nice. It's hybrid UI with so-called Tablet Mode (like the one on stock ROM) and DPI control are mostly appealing to me. There is Pac-in-black switch too, and people seem to like inverted (or darkened) roms here.
Main con for me is too much everything. We get every feature from PA, CM and some from AOKP, which may be considered bloat (at least I do so). It hasn't got stable releases, need manual update downloads, and developer doesn't have the device.

slim bean 7 is super awesome

gizmo99301 said:
slim bean 7 is super awesome
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I agree. Very smooth.
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gizmo99301 said:
slim bean 7 is super awesome
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Any pro's and cons with Slim Bean 7?

fast, smooth, stable. ive got mine with the next kernel and have absolutely no problems with it at all. all the customization i have done all seems to work, no random reboots, no force close issues. been runnin slim bean now since official 6.

I had cm10.1 and i switched to slimbean. It seems smoother and i like it a lot. Very stable, very smooth, you should try it! You wont be disappointed!
Sent from a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away

MoKee RC3, based on CM10.1 with extra features (PIE, HALO, transparent navbar and status bar, list view animation). Rock solid as CM10.1. Not as complicated as PAC. Combined with Dhollmen Kernel, CrossBreeder script, V6 Supercharger + patched services.jar and manually Odex your framework+system apps. Scored around 7,500 in Antutu with 1.2GHz OC. I have about >150 apps installed.
Well that's what I'm using right now.
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CM10.1 with Next kernel for me, best combination ever tried!

Is there really that much difference between 4.1.2 and 4.4?

I'm using Stock 4.1.2 and except 5ghz wifi isn't working am pretty happy with it.
Do the later custom roms add enough performance enhancements to warrant the effort? For me the 'proper' dpi and tablet layout of stock is highly preferred so any other layout is really not desired.
Thanks.
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84 views and not one reply......wow that would seem to suggest not a lot of difference.

Try it and see for yourself. +1 for sky high 4.1.2. It all depends what you want, I need hdmi out so Sammy Rom for me.
Good luck.
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I realise I can try it but as posted in the original question there's no point trying it if there's not a lot of difference.....and at the moment there seems little, if any, beneficial difference.
Sent from Galaxy i9502

Wow. I had good reasons to move away from the stock ROM back when I did it. But that was so long ago, I can't remember what they were specifically. I think a lot of people are in that same boat, which is why you aren't getting any responses here.
I would say that if you're happy with the stock ROM, then stick with it! The easiest upgrade you can do is to install an aftermarket launcher, like NovaLauncher or GoLauncher. You'll get a ton of features that will allow you to customize your home screen layout without having to mess with rooting and flashing ROMs and recoveries.

Tom2112 said:
Wow. I had good reasons to move away from the stock ROM back when I did it. But that was so long ago, I can't remember what they were specifically. I think a lot of people are in that same boat, which is why you aren't getting any responses here.
I would say that if you're happy with the stock ROM, then stick with it! The easiest upgrade you can do is to install an aftermarket launcher, like NovaLauncher or GoLauncher. You'll get a ton of features that will allow you to customize your home screen layout without having to mess with rooting and flashing ROMs and recoveries.
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Im on the multi window sky high 3.5 rom its very stable and im happy it does everything i want it too.

MRBR7 said:
Im on the multi window sky high 3.5 rom its very stable and im happy it does everything i want it too.
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I've installed skyhigh rom. It changend p6800 from tablet to a big phablet. And it's still 4.1.2, so why should i prefer skyhigh to stock rom!
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reza_jolie said:
I've installed skyhigh rom. It changend p6800 from tablet to a bog phablet. And it's still 4.1.2, so why should i prefer skyhigh to stock rom!
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Best for all you don't use it then after all, it's a 4.1.2 PHABLET ROM .......... what (edit: else) did you expect? .......