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Hey guys,
I finally got me my first Nexus device. So i loaded up Purity Rom on it and i have tried a bunch of Kernels but i couldnt find one that i like. My question to you guys would be what Kernel would you guys recommend? My priority is battery life and stability. Phone is already insanely fast.

they dont allow these kinds of threads on xda. youre just gonna get a list of all the kernels, and everyone will think that the kernel that are using is the best http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477889

EVO-lution said:
Hey guys,
I finally got me my first Nexus device. So i loaded up Purity Rom on it and i have tried a bunch of Kernels but i couldnt find one that i like. My question to you guys would be what Kernel would you guys recommend? My priority is battery life and stability. Phone is already insanely fast.
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What are some good ROMs for the Nexus 5?

I'm not looking for the "best", just for a decent list of roms that you may like that you think I will like. I'm looking for a rom that has a tablet UI feature because I like that. Nightlies are okay.

SwiftLeeO said:
I'm not looking for the "best", just for a decent list of roms that you may like that you think I will like. I'm looking for a rom that has a tablet UI feature because I like that. Nightlies are okay.
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Before they close this thread,
there it is everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477889
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475401

flash a few and find out

Please read dev section
this thread probably won't be open tomorrow.

SwiftLeeO said:
a decent list of roms
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[INDEX] Google Nexus 5 - ROMs, Kernels, MODs, Recoveries, Themes [02 Mar 2014]
We don't know what you might like. Read that ^^

SwiftLeeO said:
I'm not looking for the "best", just for a decent list of roms that you may like that you think I will like. I'm looking for a rom that has a tablet UI feature because I like that. Nightlies are okay.
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Official Cyanogenmod 11: HERE :good:

All are good depending on your tastes. Try some and enjoy... Happy Flashing!

Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589446
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PA,cm11,aokp,carbon,purity, slimkat are just a few good ones
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I like the ones with icons and stuff best!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Would stay away from the Cm 11 roms personally, haven't seen anything too good about them and seen alot of bad compatibility issues. Purity is the best for stock + some nice features and optimizations, its rock solid. If you want to go Cm 11 I would go carbon or beanstalk. If someone can give me some good reasons to use cm 11 that would be useful as is I don't see a reason.

Someone called...?
https://plus.google.com/101050362931926882460/posts/9XTPCAKuanK

Gipjoe said:
If someone can give me some good reasons to use cm 11 that would be useful as is I don't see a reason.
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You'd have to take a look at their code. It speaks for itself.

task650 said:
You'd have to take a look at their code. It speaks for itself.
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I know it is well written, but I so is Google's code. . For example why use CAF audio drivers when the current one are perfectly fine, doesn't that just create more incompatibility? I'm not a dev, just a flasher so I don't see any benefits of CM just negatives. I'm not saying there is not though but personally I don't see any as a user. I'm not trying to come of as mean I just do not know

kj2112 said:
I like the ones with icons and stuff best!
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[Q] What is fastest Rom/Kernel combos?

Hello everybody,
I wanna make a speed test video to compare Nexus 5 with ART enabled, with iphone 5s with iOs 7.1.
Which Rom/Kernel combos do you think is the fastest out there?
I wanna show the differences behind these two systems, beyond the limit imposed by manufacturers (when possible of course).
Thank you

Alfonso87 said:
Hello everybody,
I wanna make a speed test video to compare Nexus 5 with ART enabled, with iphone 5s with iOs 7.1.
Which Rom/Kernel combos do you think is the fastest out there?
I wanna show the differences behind these two systems, beyond the limit imposed by manufacturers (when possible of course).
Thank you
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[Q] seek help choosing kernel/ROM combo

Hi all,
just got a Nexus 5, 16 gig, and it seems lovely. All set up to unlock/root this beauty, but there's a problem. My last device, an HTC Desire Z (or vision, if you prefer, or T-Mo G2 with Google!) had very, very few choices by the end. Yeah, there were lots of GB choices, and there's actually one on there now, for my Luddite, first smartphone-owning wife, but by ICS/JB, never mind KK, the choices were few. I have used and loved AOSP and CM based ROMs, I'm not biased, but with the N5 it's so much harder...many users, many choices. And all the kernels!
So, can anyone clarify things for me a little? Franco's kernel seems to be the most popular, based on the over 500k views of the thread, but it doesn't work with CM ROMs right now. Is that a reason to avoid it, popularity notwithstanding? Is there another kernel alternative that does work with CM ROMs? Or is there an AOSP ROM that's so good, I can keep with the Francisco's kernel...and if so, what is it?
I am not after performance...I'm after stability, low resource usage, no bloatware...stuff like that there...
many thanks to all,
p-d
Also...what about camera performance improvements...any pointers?

popular doesnt equal best, and popular is usually not best. anyways, you have to try out different kernels/roms to find your best, as those kinds of threads arent allowed on xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/best-rom-kernel-threads-t2477889

Personally I use stock ROM and Trinity kernel, but there isn't any best combo, and as simms22 said, it isn't allowed.

each developer shares their own ROM.
If you try it and like it then thank them.
We don't like to compare development here on XDA, it has a tendency to offend some developers.
Thanks for understanding.
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What kernel suits my need?

Hi guys,
Sorry if I missed similar threads regarding this subject. I'm running stock 4.4.4 and I want to keep on running this thing.
Although, I'm not really satisfied with the battery. I hardly get 4 hours of screen on time. I am a light Nexus 5 user.. I browse, listen to music, sometimes a few calls and of course social media. No gaming!
I was wondering, what kernel would improve my battery life?
Thanks in advance!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

IVS IVRIS said:
Hi guys,
Sorry if I missed similar threads regarding this subject. I'm running stock 4.4.4 and I want to keep on running this thing.
Although, I'm not really satisfied with the battery. I hardly get 4 hours of screen on time. I am a light Nexus 5 user.. I browse, listen to music, sometimes a few calls AMD of course social media. No gaming!
I was wondering, what kernel would improve my battery life?
Thanks in advance!
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There is no single kernel that will fully suit your needs. You just need to experiment man. They all have their pros and cons.
I've had a great experience with this kernel though Code_Blue r176

Kernels hardly influence battery life. Neither does any specific ROM. Maybe a minor difference, but not anything major. You can try every single kernel and battery life will be extremely similar. I find it silly when people claim one has better battery life than another.
This thread is just another way to ask for a kernel and isn't allowed here.

What lethargy said, a kernel isn't going to make a big difference. You should try some and see what works best for you. We each use our phones differently and what's best for me may not be best for you
Edit, you screen on is pretty good. If you want better you're going to have to give up social media apps. In my experience, they're a big battery drain. At least don't let them sync that often
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IVS IVRIS said:
Hi guys,
Sorry if I missed similar threads regarding this subject. I'm running stock 4.4.4 and I want to keep on running this thing.
Although, I'm not really satisfied with the battery. I hardly get 4 hours of screen on time. I am a light Nexus 5 user.. I browse, listen to music, sometimes a few calls and of course social media. No gaming!
I was wondering, what kernel would improve my battery life?
Thanks in advance!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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I run Franco kernel. Very good stock settings and very frequently updated. Also, his per app mode app can save a lot of battery too. It's definitely worth the money

IVS IVRIS said:
Hi guys,
Sorry if I missed similar threads regarding this subject. I'm running stock 4.4.4 and I want to keep on running this thing.
Although, I'm not really satisfied with the battery. I hardly get 4 hours of screen on time. I am a light Nexus 5 user.. I browse, listen to music, sometimes a few calls and of course social media. No gaming!
I was wondering, what kernel would improve my battery life?
Thanks in advance!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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It's not that hard. If you can't say something nice to someone, don't say anything at all. If you feel the need to respond negatively to someone, please refer to #8.​
8) Report all violations of the aforementioned rules/guidelines and DO NOT respond to them in the open forum:
If you happen to notice a rule violation, use the "Report Post" button in the upper right hand corner of the offending post, or send them a polite reminder through private message so they may resolve the problem on their own (for minor violations of course). Please do not respond to posts that are in violation of the rules in public. Regardless of the fact that it leaves more work for us to do when cleaning the forum, responding to them in public only compounds the issue and it puts you at risk of getting in trouble yourself. Moderators have much more effective ways of dealing with these situations than by arguing back and forth and disrupting the entire conversation, so please, let us handle it.​
If there are any questions or concerns regarding this or any other matter, please feel free to contact a member of the Moderation Team that is assigned to this forum. You can find a list of the assigned Moderators at the top of each sub-forum page.
With that, here are a few great threads to help you get the most out of your experience here...please take advantage of them:
Get the most out of XDA!!
How to make a good THREAD, POST, QUESTION or POLL
Why you get short/one word answers! (The Long Answer)
How to give constructive feedback to developers
How To Logcat
GPLv2 tips for developers
Getting a moderator's help
And as always...
Thank you, and have a great day!
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