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[Q] Is it worth it? Suggestions?

hey guys!
So I'm new to this forum, as well as android. I know of my friend who has a Samsung csptiate, and he loves it. I however just got a Motorola xoom, and was wondering if rooting and putting a custom rom is worth it?
If so, do you guys have any suggestions for roms?
Thanks guys!

It really depends what you want to do with your Xoom and your feelings of your Xoom's performance. If you are happy with what you can do and the speed of your Xoom then I say no do not bother with rooting and custom ROM's.
If on the other hand you want to do more and want more speed doing it, yes by all means root and install a custom ROM. I highly recommend the Tiamat ROM's. It will give you more features and more control over your Xoom. They have a new ROM in the works so you may want to take your time researching your options.
The best advice I can give you is to do your research. Find the how-to guides, download all the files and read and re-read all the instructions. Make sure you fully understand what you are doing before you do it. Most problems come from people making small mistakes and not following the instructions step by step and word for word. Make sure to use the exact versions of files specified. Do not assume that a newer version of something is better or has the same features. There is a risk of bricking your Xoom whenever you flash something, but if you are carefull and follow instructions the risk is minimal and there are people in the forums who are willing and capable of helping.

Honestly, I want more speed. Do you also have to put a custom kernel?
If so, which kernel do you recommend?

You do not have to load a custom kernel to overclock, but honestly if you are gonig to go through the hassel of unlocking and rooting you might as well. Just know that as soon as you unlock your Xoom, you will have to wipe it clean. So backup your data and record what apps you have installed.
I personally have been very happy with the Tiamat kernels/ROMS. I started only installing the Tiamat kernel but quickly installed the ROM. If you install the latest ROM it includes the latest kernel as well. As I mentioned they are planning on releasing a new version soon. I usually wait a couple days after a new ROM is released to see if there are any major issues before I make the jump.
Take a look at this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209341 . This should answer a lot of your questions and point you to the guides to get you as far as you decide to go.

[Q] OC Kernels - OK to use with stock OR custom ROM?

Hey all, a VERY simple and basic question for you. Yes, I've searched, done research, and although I'm pretty sure I know the answer (which is yes), I want to be DAMN sure before I mess too much with stuff.
I have experience rooting and flashing and a general understanding of kernels and overclocking. My question, simple as it is: If I flash an overclock kernel, specifically the first one listed here (1232 mhz):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226717&highlight=kernel+oc
it's safe to use a kernel with just about any ROM, including stock, right? Nothing terrible will happen if I'm running stock 8.6.6.23, and flash that kernel to it to give it some extra powah, correct?
Sorry for the mundane question, but I could only ascertain the answer from the various threads and could not find a definitive answer.
Thanks in advance!

If you are running Honeycomb, flash blades kernel which works great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226717&highlight=kernel+oc (your link was broken.) works great with all stock/roms.
If you are running ICS use Guevor's kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565519
On stock/ARHD/Revolver rom take the normal download
On Megatron/Cm9/AOSP take the Megatron download.
On AOKP take the AOKP download.
All should run beautifully if you take the right download.

Mangraa said:
Hey all, a VERY simple and basic question for you. Yes, I've searched, done research, and although I'm pretty sure I know the answer (which is yes), I want to be DAMN sure before I mess too much with stuff.
I have experience rooting and flashing and a general understanding of kernels and overclocking. My question, simple as it is: If I flash an overclock kernel, specifically the first one listed here (1232 mhz):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226717&highlight=kernel+oc
it's safe to use a kernel with just about any ROM, including stock, right? Nothing terrible will happen if I'm running stock 8.6.6.23, and flash that kernel to it to give it some extra powah, correct?
Sorry for the mundane question, but I could only ascertain the answer from the various threads and could not find a definitive answer.
Thanks in advance!
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Yes, if you are rooted and have CWM installed, stock or custom ROM, then you could flash that on Honeycomb based ROMs. If you look more toward the end of that thread, though, you will find some of Blades' more recent kernels for Honeycomb that may work better. If you go to ICS based ROM then you will not be able to use any kernels meant for Honeycomb.

Excellent, thank you both for putting my mind at ease. After having gone through about 6 or 7 rooms with varying effects on apps, I said screw ics, it runs too noticeably slow on stock kennel, sooooo I'll just keep it old school but OC'd. Thanks again!

Just got my N5 and I have a few questions

Since Im a complete newbie I wanted to ask a few questions before doing anything stupid.
1. I noticed people are already posting new ROMs and kernels. Do I need them? I mean, I like the stock and everything but there are a few things I can't do. Why do YOU root and change ROMs?
2. I found a lot of kernels, and I understood that it can improve my performance and battery life. I would very much like to improve my battery life. The thing is, I don't know how. I do know that people are UVing and OCing their CPU, etc but what can a noob do who is not only a noob but also just bought a phone that the rooting thing is new to it. So no everything is fully developed, optimized and ready to go in a few clicks. Do I still need to wait a couple more weeks to change my kernel? I always read kernel threads and their changelogs but it is like jibarish to me. I can't even decide which one to pick.
3. I would really like to change my icons in the quick settings panel. Am I able to do that? How?
4. I tried setting Hebrew as my default language but that just moves the whole interface left. Because in Hebrew we write right to left. It wasn't like this when I had my GS3. I used a few CM Roms on my s3 and they were fine until the update to 4.3. Then it did the same thing on the S3 but I didn't know it would be like this on the N5. Is it something that can be fixed? Can I email Google or call them about this?
5. Is there anyone who is willing to recommend personally some ROMs, mods, apps or any modifications at all?
Thank you in advance!

Bei60 said:
Since Im a complete newbie I wanted to ask a few questions before doing anything stupid.
1. I noticed people are already posting new ROMs and kernels. Do I need them? I mean, I like the stock and everything but there are a few things I can't do. Why do YOU root and change ROMs?
2. I found a lot of kernels, and I understood that it can improve my performance and battery life. I would very much like to improve my battery life. The thing is, I don't know how. I do know that people are UVing and OCing their CPU, etc but what can a noob do who is not only a noob but also just bought a phone that the rooting thing is new to it. So no everything is fully developed, optimized and ready to go in a few clicks. Do I still need to wait a couple more weeks to change my kernel? I always read kernel threads and their changelogs but it is like jibarish to me. I can't even decide which one to pick.
3. I would really like to change my icons in the quick settings panel. Am I able to do that? How?
4. I tried setting Hebrew as my default language but that just moves the whole interface left. Because in Hebrew we write right to left. It wasn't like this when I had my GS3. I used a few CM Roms on my s3 and they were fine until the update to 4.3. Then it did the same thing on the S3 but I didn't know it would be like this on the N5. Is it something that can be fixed? Can I email Google or call them about this?
5. Is there anyone who is willing to recommend personally some ROMs, mods, apps or any modifications at all?
Thank you in advance!
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1 & 2 - I recommend reading the FAQ first, stickied at the top of this Q&A Section. This should give you a good starting knowledge
3 - would need an AOSP based ROM with this feature (CM / AOKP perhaps?)
4 - sorry, can't help
5 - No. This is against what XDA stands for. Read "No best rom threads" sticky in this forum.

1. All your answers can be found here for why you should root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2510966 or http://lifehacker.com/top-10-reasons-to-root-your-android-phone-1079161983
2. Franco Kernel is very friendly to use and once rooted everything can be done from his paid google play app. check it out
3. Once rooted and with customer rom installed like cyanogenmod or paranoid android the themes you download from the google play store will sometimes change the settings icons too
4. i believe cyanogen mod roms have a good hebrew compatibility
5. Just start off very simply. use the cyanogenmod installer from the playstore and wait for the nexus 5 to become compatible. wait for the device to get into more peoples hands and youll see an influx of great roms and mods
good luck and welcome to the nexus community.

rootSU said:
1 & 2 - I recommend reading the FAQ first, stickied at the top of this Q&A Section. This should give you a good starting knowledge
3 - would need an AOSP based ROM with this feature (CM / AOKP perhaps?)
4 - sorry, can't help
5 - No. This is against what XDA stands for. Read "No best rom threads" sticky in this forum.
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bigballa said:
1. All your answers can be found here for why you should root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2510966 or http://lifehacker.com/top-10-reasons-to-root-your-android-phone-1079161983
2. Franco Kernel is very friendly to use and once rooted everything can be done from his paid google play app. check it out
3. Once rooted and with customer rom installed like cyanogenmod or paranoid android the themes you download from the google play store will sometimes change the settings icons too
4. i believe cyanogen mod roms have a good hebrew compatibility
5. Just start off very simply. use the cyanogenmod installer from the playstore and wait for the nexus 5 to become compatible. wait for the device to get into more peoples hands and youll see an influx of great roms and mods
good luck and welcome to the nexus community.
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Thank you for your comments.
Kinda hard to decide wether to flash a different ROM or not. Hell, I haven't even rooted my device because I got it 7 hours ago
I'll be rooting it for sure, but I guess I'll wait a bit till CM or PA will come out. What did you guys install?

Bei60 said:
Thank you for your comments.
Kinda hard to decide wether to flash a different ROM or not. Hell, I haven't even rooted my device because I got it 7 hours ago
I'll be rooting it for sure, but I guess I'll wait a bit till CM or PA will come out. What did you guys install?
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Still rocking stock. Waiting for PA to release
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Bei60 said:
Thank you for your comments.
Kinda hard to decide wether to flash a different ROM or not. Hell, I haven't even rooted my device because I got it 7 hours ago
I'll be rooting it for sure, but I guess I'll wait a bit till CM or PA will come out. What did you guys install?
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My choice was to stay with Stock ROM. I am new to Nexus devices so I wanted to see the subtleties between stock and AOSP.
That said, De-odexed roms are easier to modifiy so I flashed one of those

rootSU said:
My choice was to stay with Stock ROM. I am new to Nexus devices so I wanted to see the subtleties between stock and AOSP.
That said, De-odexed roms are easier to modifiy so I flashed one of those
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How are they easier to modify? I mean, how does it come to use? Can you give me an example?
Also, I see you wrote your ROM, kernel and UVing settings in your signature. How is your battery life?

Bei60 said:
Since Im a complete newbie I wanted to ask a few questions before doing anything stupid.
4. I tried setting Hebrew as my default language but that just moves the whole interface left. Because in Hebrew we write right to left. It wasn't like this when I had my GS3. I used a few CM Roms on my s3 and they were fine until the update to 4.3. Then it did the same thing on the S3 but I didn't know it would be like this on the N5. Is it something that can be fixed? Can I email Google or call them about this?
Thank you in advance!
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Go to settings > About > tap build version 10 times to enable developer options.
Go in to developer options and you can change the screen alignment.

I second the FAQ at the top of this forum. Incredibly helpful and informative for anyone new to rooting. That should have everything you need, but I guess if I were to add anything to what the above guys (or girls) said, it would be to root FIRST before playing around with your N5 too much. Not sure if it's really obvious or not yet, but the rooting process will result in wiping your device, so it's generally recommended to get that out of the way.
That being said, once you're rooted, I can't recommend Titanium Backup enough for making sure all your stuff is available after any future ROM changes.
Lastly, welcome to the Nexus family =) Glad to have ya

abtekk said:
Go to settings > About > tap build version 10 times to enable developer options.
Go in to developer options and you can change the screen alignment.
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it didn't work
it works when my system is in English but not when its in Hebrew.. It still shows left to right and I need right to left
b.spec said:
I second the FAQ at the top of this forum. Incredibly helpful and informative for anyone new to rooting. That should have everything you need, but I guess if I were to add anything to what the above guys (or girls) said, it would be to root FIRST before playing around with your N5 too much. Not sure if it's really obvious or not yet, but the rooting process will result in wiping your device, so it's generally recommended to get that out of the way.
That being said, once you're rooted, I can't recommend Titanium Backup enough for making sure all your stuff is available after any future ROM changes.
Lastly, welcome to the Nexus family =) Glad to have ya
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thank! yea I watched a couple of videos and tutorials about rooting. I'll use Chainfire's tool that unlocks the BL + roots the device.
I'll stick to stock in the meanwhile, I'll just install Franco Kernel.

Bei60 said:
How are they easier to modify? I mean, how does it come to use? Can you give me an example?
Also, I see you wrote your ROM, kernel and UVing settings in your signature. How is your battery life?
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Its just easier. Every system app has an .odex file too that requires extra modification by a themer / developer. Deodexed systems don't need that
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Best performance rom

What is the rom with best performance? I tried a lot of roms and they were a little bit laggy

KatKiss #36
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2592890

Easy rooting instructions
I want to install KatKiss rom on my TF101 and was looking for instruction guide for dummies.
For example, how do I "go to recovery"?
And do I download the softwares to my computer or tablet?
Thanks in advance for the help.

*Detection* said:
KatKiss #36
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2592890
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Could you elaborate? Have you tried several others ROMs?
I'm currently on Katkiss 5.1 and it just feels a bit clunky (although I have great respect for the amount of work gone into developing and supporting 5.1). I just want something that is smooth for basic browsing, newsfeeds and ebooks. I don't play games on this. So, yes, I might take your suggestion and try 4.4.

astley.lejasper said:
Could you elaborate? Have you tried several others ROMs?
I'm currently on Katkiss 5.1 and it just feels a bit clunky (although I have great respect for the amount of work gone into developing and supporting 5.1). I just want something that is smooth for basic browsing, newsfeeds and ebooks. I don't play games on this. So, yes, I might take your suggestion and try 4.4.
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I've been running KatKiss for years, I was running the ROM that evolved into KatKiss before that
Read some threads, you'll see how long I've been running them, and how many I've tested
And yes, the reason I suggested 4.4.4 is because the TF101 can't handle anything higher and remain smooth
The ROM I linked to is by far the fastest and most stable you will ever see your TF101 running, period.

*Detection* said:
I've been running KatKiss for years, I was running the ROM that evolved into KatKiss before that
Read some threads, you'll see how long I've been running them, and how many I've tested
And yes, the reason I suggested 4.4.4 is because the TF101 can't handle anything higher and remain smooth
The ROM I linked to is by far the fastest and most stable you will ever see your TF101 running, period.
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Is even faster than the CM9?
Thank you

Why not just flash a few and test, it would be quicker than making posts and waiting days for an answer...

I concur that katkiss 4.4.4 is the most smooth and stable ROM there is for TF101. Except new Google Now crashing constantly, I just uninstall latest Google update. Lolipop is very unoptimized and just runs poorly on the aging device. Will have to see if MM gets better if we ever get one.

I have spent days trying to root my asus tf101.. last night I was working until 3am with no luck. Some of the instructions are so simple its a joke. others are just outdated from 2012/13 when you could still access the app store with this device. I have reached my limitations but will keep trying until it is bricked or smashed. It seems no one actually knows how to definitivly unlock this device?

Thank God I found a little comment on youtube about watching the device manager when you acxtually switch into APX. made all the difference, such a little instruction was the difference between zero and hero. I have used linux for years but kno nothing of apx and flashing roms. this makes bios flashing so simple. AHHHH
Now I know when it is in apx i can attempt to do something? fingers crossed

Hey
What YouTube video / comment. Please post.

CatGuyTX said:
What YouTube video / comment. Please post.
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No need for video. Just install king root then install CWM from play store then flash with any TWRP and your ready to go.

Hello Rave4d
why install CWM and TWRP both ?
From guides I red :
1) ROOT
2) TWRP
3) KATKISS
I didn't read nothing about CWM!
thanks

Wrong place to ask for help but I will give a few hints to make things easier. Use APX mode with Easy Flasher on a windows 7 computer. Make sure you are NOT using a zip file within a zip file and read all of the information avalible. The TF 101 may be old but it is greatly documented and simple to flash. Damn near unbrickable.

Which kind of firmware to choose ?

I am a little newbie here so please try to not destroy me
I have TF700T and i have a problems with performance. Laggy webbrowser etc. I am using tablet only for read comicbooks, sometimes movies and webbrowsing.
I am looking for new fimware and i will glad about performance of roms.
I need suggestion about stable version. Right now of course i have official branded Asus jellybeam.
Like i said i want to choose a bestone version of OS I read also about dualboot (with ubuntu) if someone can tell something about that the i will be glad
(Sorry for my english)

We never destroy newbies! Not right away at least. We toy with them for a while first
You are quite late to the game my friend. There is only one developer left who has not given up on this tablet and I would recommend you choose any of his roms. That's timduru and his roms are under the KatKiss brand. The only one he is still actively developing is Nougatella, his Android 7.x version for the Transformer. And it's a beauty. But his Katshmallow or KatKiss LP roms are very good too. But look at those as finished projects - no further updates.
If you are a traditionalist and want to stick with Asus software go for CROMi-X Resurrected, a little project a friend of mine and I whipped up. But it's asleep again. The project I mean
You'll find all of them in the Development section of this forum.
And the rest you need is right here in General: Look at the very top of the page, first sticky, to prep your tablet for a custom recovery and rom.
And then you need to format data and convert /data to f2fs and that is covered in a thread aptly named "Convert data to f2fs with TWRP..." - a little further down the page.
Read the first post of those threads, the OP, until you dream about it and then read the OP of the rom thread you decide to flash for the specific instructions on what you need to flash that rom.
Dual boot Ubuntu?? You are on your own on that one and you better generate your nvflash blobs if you want to mess with it....
https://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash-jellybean/
There. I just saved you about a weeks worth of research. Now it's up to you to do the reading. :cyclops:
Have fun!

;]
berndblb said:
We never destroy newbies! Not right away at least. We toy with them for a while first
You are quite late to the game my friend. There is only one developer left who has not given up on this tablet and I would recommend you choose any of his roms. That's timduru and his roms are under the KatKiss brand. The only one he is still actively developing is Nougatella, his Android 7.x version for the Transformer. And it's a beauty. But his Katshmallow or KatKiss LP roms are very good too. But look at those as finished projects - no further updates.
If you are a traditionalist and want to stick with Asus software go for CROMi-X Resurrected, a little project a friend of mine and I whipped up. But it's asleep again. The project I mean
You'll find all of them in the Development section of this forum.
And the rest you need is right here in General: Look at the very top of the page, first sticky, to prep your tablet for a custom recovery and rom.
And then you need to format data and convert /data to f2fs and that is covered in a thread aptly named "Convert data to f2fs with TWRP..." - a little further down the page.
Read the first post of those threads, the OP, until you dream about it and then read the OP of the rom thread you decide to flash for the specific instructions on what you need to flash that rom.
Dual boot Ubuntu?? You are on your own on that one and you better generate your nvflash blobs if you want to mess with it....
There. I just saved you about a weeks worth of research. Now it's up to you to do the reading. :cyclops:
Have fun!
Maybe i am not that quite of newbie I root already that asus (downgrade , and root next). The most important think about that TF700T is not about how it's look but how it works After all , all my Ms OS is on classical themes ( i dont like waste a memory for that).
Thats why i can't decide choose between Cromi and Nougatella
What you would choose ?
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shoogeer said:
berndblb said:
We never destroy newbies! Not right away at least. We toy with them for a while first
You are quite late to the game my friend. There is only one developer left who has not given up on this tablet and I would recommend you choose any of his roms. That's timduru and his roms are under the KatKiss brand. The only one he is still actively developing is Nougatella, his Android 7.x version for the Transformer. And it's a beauty. But his Katshmallow or KatKiss LP roms are very good too. But look at those as finished projects - no further updates.
If you are a traditionalist and want to stick with Asus software go for CROMi-X Resurrected, a little project a friend of mine and I whipped up. But it's asleep again. The project I mean
You'll find all of them in the Development section of this forum.
And the rest you need is right here in General: Look at the very top of the page, first sticky, to prep your tablet for a custom recovery and rom.
And then you need to format data and convert /data to f2fs and that is covered in a thread aptly named "Convert data to f2fs with TWRP..." - a little further down the page.
Read the first post of those threads, the OP, until you dream about it and then read the OP of the rom thread you decide to flash for the specific instructions on what you need to flash that rom.
Dual boot Ubuntu?? You are on your own on that one and you better generate your nvflash blobs if you want to mess with it....
There. I just saved you about a weeks worth of research. Now it's up to you to do the reading. :cyclops:
Have fun!
Maybe i am not that quite of newbie I root already that asus (downgrade , and root next). The most important think about that TF700T is not about how it's look but how it works After all , all my Ms OS is on classical themes ( i dont like waste a memory for that).
Thats why i can't decide choose between Cromi and Nougatella
What you would choose ?
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What?? I wrote that whole post for nothing??? You are just pretending to be a newbie???
What a disappointment!!!
And you're asking what is the better rom? Now that's a newbie question alright....
The best rom is whatever rocks YOUR boat, man! That's like asking what the best salad dressing is.....
That's why nandroids were invented!
Flash either rom, do a basic setup, shoot a nandroid.
Format data, flash the other rom, basic setup, shoot a nandroid.
Switch between the 2 by restoring the nandroid.
Just make sure files systems match on both roms...
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I am not asking whitch is better couse i know it's depands for users I was just asking in your opinion is less laggy ;P

I like Ranch dressing best.....

Ok ok i got it Thank you very much That link you sent will be much usefull