Hey all,
I just got ahold of a Rogers SGSII for the sole purpose of flashing and experimenting with.
I'm just curious, what are some of the more unique ROMs out there? I know we frown on "what's the best ROM" thread, but that's not what I'm asking. I know about some of the high performance ROMS, tha'ts not what I'm after. I'm looking for something that's truly different from Touchwiz or Stock Android. Doesn't have to have great battery life, or run completely flawless, but something cool and different. It's currently running CM10.1, looking to change it up a bit.
Any suggestions would be great.
This thread is uniquely veiled as worthless. With that said try flashing all the ROMS here. Then mix different parts of them together in your own build. That would be unique. And most likely not worthless. Good luck
All of them are unique.
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amace04 said:
Hey all,
I just got ahold of a Rogers SGSII for the sole purpose of flashing and experimenting with.
I'm just curious, what are some of the more unique ROMs out there? I know we frown on "what's the best ROM" thread, but that's not what I'm asking. I know about some of the high performance ROMS, tha'ts not what I'm after. I'm looking for something that's truly different from Touchwiz or Stock Android. Doesn't have to have great battery life, or run completely flawless, but something cool and different. It's currently running CM10.1, looking to change it up a bit.
Any suggestions would be great.
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Avatar or paranoid android to start then pacman as it has lots of features from each branch. The first two will get you a different look and feel then try pacman.
Launchers play a large roll in how you interface with the rom . if you like a ROM maybe try a different launcher we all have our favorites.
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Most interesting rom is MIUI, Rogers Jellybean is right behind it and then Embryo.
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Are there even any more Vanilla/plain ROMs around? All I see are based off Diamond, Xperia, and the Raphael.
i agree , me too
NOOOO!!!!!
People mods have been closing threads like this for a reason!
This is a personal choice matter. LOOK at what ROMs are available and what's installed on them. And if you a feeling frisky try them. But we are NOT going to spoon feed you!
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JimmyMcGee said:
NOOOO!!!!!
People mods have been closing threads like this for a reason!
This is a personal choice matter. LOOK at what ROMs are available and what's installed on them. And if you a feeling frisky try them. But we are NOT going to spoon feed you!
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Well said.........read and learn.
No but what I meant is that can't we have a vanilla ROM somewhere in the mix too? What if I don't want all the extras? Hmmph... Guess I'll have to use the normal HTC ROM then...
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No but what I meant is that can't we have a vanilla ROM somewhere in the mix too? What if I don't want all the extras? Hmmph... Guess I'll have to use the normal HTC ROM then...
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We can and do have Vanilla ROMs, You just have to open your eyes and look.
By typing this next sentence I am going against my every fiber and answering the unanswerable; maybe that makes me a hypocrite. But if you want a "Vanilla ROM" Look for "lite roms" or "nothrills' releases"
Yeah I know we have vanilla/lite/nothrills ROMs, but they're all based on some other device, usually Raphael, Xperia, or Diamond. How about a vanilla 6.1 based on Kaiser?
Erm, weren't the last 2 ROMeOs (v3.1 and/or v3.5) based on stock Kaiser ROMS?
This no good??
There are a ton of light (vanilla) roms if you just take the time to look
Here is a good list of available cooked roms:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_Cooked_ROMs
Two of my favorite light 6.1 roms are Sleuth255's v3.0 and kyphur's v3.0
Anyway, just look through the wiki link and find one that suits your needs.
EDIT: By the way, both Sleuth's and kyphur's 3.0 roms are based off a rom made for the 'kaiser'
C'mon guys. There are plenty of lite "kaiser" roms. There are just no brand spanking new ones.
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Well I was on facebook, amd droiddog posted this, im not going to post the screenshots here but... i will give you guys a link on where to obtain them!
http://www.google.com/m?hl=hd&gl=us...=android-browser-type&action=devloc&q=miui+v4
Im excited as i always seem to go back to the original MIUI rom for the 3D.. what about you guys?
http://miuiandroid.com/2011/12/miui-rom-ice-cream-sandwich-preview/
Sorry that is the link... im on my phone atm!
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It looks nice. I've always considered MIUI to be the marriage of Android's usability with Apple's design...but then I saw Ice Cream Sandwich. Even these screenshots don't dissuade me, as nice as they are.
I have to say, though, that the MIUI team is really good at design.
I've ran miui on my phone before cm9 came and out I'm looking forward to the miui ics release. I love how much you can customize miui.
I love my Nexus S more and more everyday!
How will MIUI implement the multitasking UI? I'm guessing they will put their own spin on it but I am wondering if they have released any materials regarding this.
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lets hope they will release this for the htc desire
I heart MIUI that was my go to rom for my D1. Now that the dev are getting close to getting it to the X2 I'm really looking forward to some more MIUI fix.
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How will MIUI implement the multitasking UI? I'm guessing they will put their own spin on it but I am wondering if they have released any materials regarding this.
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...the third picture.
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Hopefully we won't have to wait any longe ;D
me also very impressed with MIUI theme because i use original rom for my defy before, then somebody introduce me to Cyanogenmod but it still look like plain android!...
then i meet MIUI.... never gonna look back!
hope MIUI v4 can out before Christmas
I am looking to try out some new roms, In the past I have been pretty loyal to NexusMV with ICS, and with CNA with Jellybean.
The one feature that I really like and would say it is a requirement is the Vibrate on answer under Call Settings. This isn't found in the stock rom, I would like to give rasbean or strawberry a try. but I know they do not have the Vibrate on answer under Advanced settings within Call Settings.
Is there a easy way I can add this features to a rom that does not have it?
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I am looking to try out some new roms, In the past I have been pretty loyal to NexusMV with ICS, and with CNA with Jellybean.
The one feature that I really like and would say it is a requirement is the Vibrate on answer under Call Settings. This isn't found in the stock rom, I would like to give rasbean or strawberry a try. but I know they do not have the Vibrate on answer under Advanced settings within Call Settings.
Is there a easy way I can add this features to a rom that does not have it?
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Why is this something must need for you? Not that I am criticizing, just trying to get an idea of why it is useful.
Hmmm SlimBean or AOKP? I had that but can't recall which ROM I was on.
I say give Slim a go. Love that ROM and believe it has this.
It is an odd feature to decide a whole ROM on but hey, each to their own.... Lol
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Why is this something must need for you? Not that I am criticizing, just trying to get an idea of why it is useful.
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I find it very useful when calling out, as when the other end picks up the call, My phone vibrates .. then you know you are connected, Usually half a second or so goes by before the other end says "hello"
Just find it to be a great feature and feels like something is missing when a rom does not have it!
Slim bean 2.8 has it...
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Slim bean 2.8 has it...
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+1. I meant to include this in my 1st post. I must of been sidetracked.
OK guys right now im only sharing these three wallpapers nothing crazy or special just higher contrast and color or changed colors on them I'm working on my own from soruce rom and just wanted to share a little bit i will add to this probably later if you guys have ideas or requests i can certainly look into them.
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54523001/wallpaper_12.jpg
ok so on taptalk you will see double images on the computer you will see the dl link my bad ladies
These also work as nice computer wallpapers
Cant wait for the rom (that is if you plan on releasing it) the wallpapers look like the stock ones with some different colors but still nice :laugh:
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Cant wait for the rom (that is if you plan on releasing it) the wallpapers look like the stock ones with some different colors but still nice :laugh:
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they are the stock ones yes i just played with them to make them pop a little better but yeah im a simplistic person so i am not going wild on this rom but it will be a bit different. I dont like crazy i actually enjoy cm10 and vanilla android so its not going to stray way too far.
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they are the stock ones yes i just played with them to make them pop a little better but yeah im a simplistic person so i am not going wild on this rom but it will be a bit different. I dont like crazy i actually enjoy cm10 and vanilla android so its not going to stray way too far.
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That's cool I used to be a strong touchwiz supporter but after using cm9 and cm10 converted. I'm assuming you are gonna post the rom on rootz right?
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Unsure yet depends on how I feel lol
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Happy new year y'all, and that would mean happy me for having a new phone.
I have been an iOS user since iPhone 3G so I don't know much about Android, however I do know though that Nexus line is a stock Android OS. This would mean that there will be no bloatware installed.
For starter, how do I have a minimal theme for my phone? Do I need to root it, and/or install different ROMS? I prefer to have a stock ROM though. Will it doable?
Do I have to download themes or launchers or what?
Maybe something like this,
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You can try a different launcher.
So launchers have nothing to do with a custom ROM?
jahmgwapo said:
So launchers have nothing to do with a custom ROM?
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They're apps.
??smh iPhone filth
N5/Uber/LS KK/LP
DanCapoDaDon said:
??smh iPhone filth
N5/Uber/LS KK/LP
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Lol wut?
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They're apps.
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Great. Thanks. I thought they come with custom ROM.
jahmgwapo said:
Great. Thanks. I thought they come with custom ROM.
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They can do too.
This is one major difference you'll find with android. You can replace almost anything. Lock screens, keyboards, launchers....
There's a good thread in themes and apps where we share out homescreens. Worth looking there for inspiration. Some people use Zooper or uccw to make their own widgets too.
Okay great. Thank you!
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Nexus line is a stock Android OS.
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More correctly, the Nexus line is stock Google. Granted, the stuff they add is a lot more useful than bloat the OEM/carrier can add but stuff you don't use is bloat regardless.