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[Q] What's your favourite ICS ROM?

Hello NS community! I exchanged my Desire for my fiancee's NS and now I'm flash happy.
I intentionally did not ask what the BEST ROM was to avoid a flame war, so please share what you find to be your FAVOURITE ICS flavour.
Until now I tried CyberGR-MOD v1 but it was very unstable for me so I was unimpressed. Next up on the flash list are CM9 Alpha 18 and Peter Alfonso's ROM.
Suggestions?

Peter Alfonso ICS

Thanks, for now I'm running CM9 Alpha18 and seems to be quite stable.

I just flashed bixies' ROM last night and it seems to be very stable so far.
IMO, the real fun with Nexus S is the kernel, we have many great kernels for you to play with

suksit said:
IMO, the real fun with Nexus S is the kernel, we have many great kernels for you to play with
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Do tell!
Currently I'm using Matr1x-cfs_v14.0Matr1x-cfs_v14.0. OCed at 1460 and no FCs, no reboots, no freezes, just buttery smooth performance.
Slightly off-topic, but I have to say I'm terribly impressed withe the Nexus S - it's a very powerful device.

AndroisUser's aosp+ with eugene's kernel
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marfillaster said:
AndroisUser's aosp+ with eugene's kernel
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I've read good things about that ROM and I'll be sure to flash that next, if CM9 disappoints.

AndroidME by CdTDroiD .. And Eugen's ICUP Kernel ... Very Stable
1 Day 7H 48 Min And I Have 46% Charge And No Reset Or Freeze ..
Sry For Bad English

Anyone fixed the ics system battery bug yet?
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ICUP kernel, and forget all about your battery.
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vetvito said:
ICUP kernel, and forget all about your battery.
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It has been feeling very smooth, at least in the few hours I've used it. We'll see how it goes.

AOSP+ and Matrix 14 cfs gives me a great combination of performance and battery life. I tried ICUP too and it gives great performance but battery life is better with Matrix.

So is CM9 smooth and stable enough to be used as my everyday ROM? Also, are there any posts or wikis about all the different kernels, guides on flashing and their pros and cons? My last dev device was a Blade and there weren't nearly as many different kernels and options available for that. Oh, and does CM9 come with a kernel..I don't need to flash anything else?

TheManicGibbon said:
So is CM9 smooth and stable enough to be used as my everyday ROM? Also, are there any posts or wikis about all the different kernels, guides on flashing and their pros and cons? My last dev device was a Blade and there weren't nearly as many different kernels and options available for that. Oh, and does CM9 come with a kernel..I don't need to flash anything else?
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Yes CM9 comes with it's own kernel. It's a mod on the 3.0.8 kernel. CM9 been running on my phone for 6 days now without a single reboot and FC.

Darrien13 said:
Peter Alfonso ICS
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Smooth, clean and reliable, especially paired with Eugene's kernel.
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what about miui ICS ROMs please? is it worth flashing or it is still in it's early test stages?

What's the procedure in flashing rom and mixing it with different kernel?
Thanks,
Vins

vision60y said:
What's the procedure in flashing rom and mixing it with different kernel?
Thanks,
Vins
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What I normally do is:
* do a full wipe (system, data, cache) if you are flashing a different ROM
* flash ROM first, reboot to make sure it runs properly
* flash kernel, wipe dalvik-cache (or also cache, just in case)
Always flash a ROM that says it supports your phone model. Also make sure that if you're using ICS ROM then flash an ICS kernel. On the other hand, if you're using GB ROM then flash a GB kernel.

AOKP
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Matr1x v14.0 with any rom! Haha
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[Q] Is there a ROM not affected by RR / SOD??

I've been searching here for a long time and looking at different custom ROMs but cannot find an answer. (so please be gentle on me if I missed the obvious...)
Is there a custom ROM for the TF101 which is not affected by the RR, SOD, bootloop, and all the other issues introduced in stock ICS?
Will appreciate the advice.

yud said:
I've been searching here for a long time and looking at different custom ROMs but cannot find an answer. (so please be gentle on me if I missed the obvious...)
Is there a custom ROM for the TF101 which is not affected by the RR, SOD, bootloop, and all the other issues introduced in stock ICS?
Will appreciate the advice.
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I have used android revolution hd since it updated to ICS and not since the first ICS ota version have I seen a random reboot and I have never had a SOD

Get a new kernel
Your solution to SODs and ROR is getting a new kernel, the best one is to my point of view GUEVOR works, the last ones are great with stock rom.

werewolferx said:
Your solution to SODs and ROR is getting a new kernel, the best one is to my point of view GUEVOR works, the last ones are great with stock rom.
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This is what you need to do. But, I would recommend either the 17c or 16b. I had a lot of SOD with the latest 19.2 kernel.

Thank you all!
I'm currently on stock .21
So confirming that what I need to do is:
Revert to an older, rootable stock ROM
Root
Then either:
Install Guevor kernel (with stock rom?)
or
Install Revoultion HD
Is this correct?

Yes, Guevor 17c is rock stable, so is the TestyMehIcs kernel. Both should do you good
ARHD on it's own (as mike tweaks the kernel) or with Guevor/testymeh is good too.

Thing O Doom said:
Yes, Guevor 17c is rock stable, so is the TestyMehIcs kernel. Both should do you good
ARHD on it's own (as mike tweaks the kernel) or with Guevor/testymeh is good too.
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Thanks @Thing O Doom.
And is the procedure above correct?

Yes, between steps 2 and 3 though you need to make sure to install CWM recovery (I recommend Rouge XM version, as it reads internal and external SD card) this is what you will use to flash the kernel and a ROM

Thing O Doom said:
Yes, between steps 2 and 3 though you need to make sure to install CWM recovery (I recommend Rouge XM version, as it reads internal and external SD card) this is what you will use to flash the kernel and a ROM
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Thanks Thing O Doom.
Yes, I forgot to mention CWM...
Will try the stock .24 when it comes out (hopefully this weekend) and if RR continues I will go Revolution HD or guevor.

overclock cm9

So i just installed cm9, and my phone can only go to 1188mhz so how do i over clock because i know the sensation can go to 1.6

Install system tuner and try to raise the value. If not, install a kernel compatible with cm9 and u should be good.

On some of the early nightlies I was able to use faux123's 005b3 asop kernel and overclocked to 1.78. I only used it on a couple of the early nightlies. I tried flashing it a few days ago and got bootloops. I think that was on nightly 01, maybe 30.
Stock kernel works fine for me. Overclock will probably be available sometime down the road. Someone on cm9 dev thread is running faux's kernel now, apparently without problems. I guess YMMV, or maybe that should be MMMV.

Isn't there a kernel less than 1.78 like 1.67 or something. A 1.6 kernel should be ok and u don't need to turn it up to max.

Oomike said:
Isn't there a kernel less than 1.78 like 1.67 or something. A 1.6 kernel should be ok and u don't need to turn it up to max.
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For CM9, faux is the only one that maybe works as far as I know. There is a mod over in the dev forum that overclocks to 1.5, I think. Haven't tried it, so I can't verify.

cm9 was great, but it wasn't stable yet and couldn't be over clocked
so i tried aokp that wasn't as good the screen looked too small and spaced out, but yo ucould over clock. And unfortunately without me knowing my phone was backing up my apps, ON MY DATA, so i owe virgin about 200$ now =_= for using 70$
In the end i went back to arhd, do yo uguy have any recommendation.

Use faux kernel 005b3 it will over clock it to 1.728.and it is stable and will run great.I have been running it for 5 days no problem.
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im still a noob at the wholle android thing, so how do you flash a kernal?

anthonyly said:
im still a noob at the wholle android thing, so how do you flash a kernal?
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First make double sure the kernel is compatible with your rom and operating system and firmware . Then wipe cash.and dalvik cash, then flash like a rom. By downloading the Kernel to the root of your SD card and flash through recovery. I like 4 ext recovery. After wiping you install from SD card then reboot. Hope this helps.
Of course do the download first, then wipe, then flash
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DLittle2012 said:
Use faux kernel 005b3 it will over clock it to 1.728.and it is stable and will run great.I have been running it for 5 days no problem.
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How is your battery life
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how do i check if its compatible?

just flashed faux123 newest kernal for the sensation with cm9, the only problem is that when i try mounting it to the computer, it unmounts the sdcard

need new kernel. please help

Ok, so I'm running cm7.2 and Ive used Trinity and faux123 kernels but when I'm trying to play modern combat 3 the frame rate is choppy and the game lags. This doesn't happen on the stock root or stock kernel. I was wondering if there where any other good kernels that are great for running games with heavy graphics and will run the game smoothly like the stock root kernel or if there is, can someone help me find a stock g2x kernel that has been ported for cm7. Thanks

joker550 said:
Ok, so I'm running cm7.2 and Ive used Trinity and faux123 kernels but when I'm trying to play modern combat 3 the frame rate is choppy and the game lags. This doesn't happen on the stock root or stock kernel. I was wondering if there where any other good kernels that are great for running games with heavy graphics and will run the game smoothly like the stock root kernel or if there is, can someone help me find a stock g2x kernel that has been ported for cm7. Thanks
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are you undervolting or overclocking?
ive used many a trinity and faux kernel, and solely use faux 54 for my daily driver, and mc3 plays perfect for me.
it has to be a tweak or rouge app causing the issue.
Iconia A100 CM10 PRIVATE BUILD, TabletUI, Updated to 11/03/12 Source; godmachine v2.0 kernel

justjackyl said:
are you undervolting or overclocking?
ive used many a trinity and faux kernel, and solely use faux 54 for my daily driver, and mc3 plays perfect for me.
it has to be a tweak or rouge app causing the issue.
Iconia A100 CM10 PRIVATE BUILD, TabletUI, Updated to 11/03/12 Source; godmac.hine v2.0 kernel
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Well on the faux123 and Trinity kernels I have to overclock for the game to run smoothly but it overheats and at 1-1.2ghz its lagging and frame rate seems to be low. but on stock root and stock kernel at 1ghz the game runs smoothly and no lag. Immaterial try the newest faux kernel vs54 what rom and kernel are you using so I can check and see if my rom is the issue. Thank you ill post back if the updated kernel doesn't do the trick.

My setup? Look down. Lol
Are there any other tweaks or performance settings you are using?
I'd install the rom in my signature, with no kernel, no tweaks, go right to running mc3 and see what happens.
Make sure you are wiping in CWM :
Factory/Data Reset
Format cache
Format dalvik cache
Format system partition
Than flash ROM and gapps.
Test that first.
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.4 w/faux 054 kernel

justjackyl said:
My setup? Look down. Lol
Are there any other tweaks or performance settings you are using?
I'd install the rom in my signature, with no kernel, no tweaks, go right to running mc3 and see what happens.
Make sure you are wiping in CWM :
Factory/Data Reset
Format cache
Format dalvik cache
Format system partition
Than flash ROM and gapps.
Test that first.
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.4 w/faux 054 kernel
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Tried it. Still stutter online maybe its the application do u have a link from where u downloaded it from? Or ill just stick to stock until cm10 thanks for your help tho.

joker550 said:
Tried it. Still stutter online maybe its the application do u have a link from where u downloaded it from? Or ill just stick to stock until cm10 thanks for your help tho.
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a link for what? game, rom, kernel?
Iconia A100 CM10 BUILD TESTER; godmachine v2.0 kernel

justjackyl said:
a link for what? game, rom, kernel?
Iconia A100 CM10 BUILD TESTER; godmachine v2.0 kernel
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MC3.apk

joker550 said:
MC3.apk
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I don't pirate.
I download and install via playstore...
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.4 w/faux 054 kernel

[Q] Help with TF700T Lag

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to flash to my TF700 to help with overall system lag? I've heard some people say that there's are really fast, but that's never been the case with mine.
I'm currently unlocked, rooted, running Android 4.2.2 and have the CynogenMod 10.1.3-RC2 ROM flashed using the 3.1.10-cynogenmod-g6c52142 Kernal.

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Does anyone have any suggestions on what to flash to my TF700 to help with overall system lag? I've heard some people say that there's are really fast, but that's never been the case with mine.
I'm currently unlocked, rooted, running Android 4.2.2 and have the CynogenMod 10.1.3-RC2 ROM flashed using the 3.1.10-cynogenmod-g6c52142 Kernal.
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Did you try Cromi X?

LetMeKnow said:
Did you try Cromi X?
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Ya I did. That was the first ROM I flashed when I got this tablet and it was just as slow.

ZacHcaZ said:
Ya I did. That was the first ROM I flashed when I got this tablet and it was just as slow.
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What version did you use and kernel? I am going to release my extreme tweaks today sometime to go with Cromi 5.0.3 and Hund's kernel. It is mainly for performance. You can give it a shot and give me a feedback..

LetMeKnow said:
What version did you use and kernel? I am going to release my extreme tweaks today sometime to go with Cromi 5.0.3 and Hund's kernel. It is mainly for performance. You can give it a shot and give me a feedback..
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I'm not sure which version it was. I flashed it a while ago so I'm sure it wasn't the newest version that's out now. I'll go ahead and flash the newest version and Hund's kernel and try out your tweak.

ZacHcaZ said:
I'm not sure which version it was. I flashed it a while ago so I'm sure it wasn't the newest version that's out now. I'll go ahead and flash the newest version and Hund's kernel and try out your tweak.
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You will be happy with it..
Edit: You may want to back up your personal stuff on your external sd so you can format your data partition to prevent of any issues from one rom to another..

LetMeKnow said:
You will be happy with it..
Edit: You may want to back up your personal stuff on your external sd so you can format your data partition to prevent of any issues from one rom to another..
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Ok, I'm running the latest Cromi-X ROM and Hund's kernel now. Already noticing a huge difference in speeds

ZacHcaZ said:
Ok, I'm running the latest Cromi-X ROM and Hund's kernel now. Already noticing a huge difference in speeds
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I know that you will be happy with that setup... You can also do a test drive on my Fast and Furious Extreme Tweak on that combo..

I had the same problem running cromi x 5 0 3. Then I tried out lagfix free, and now it runs very well
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I tried lagfix as well and it did seem to speed it up even more