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Is anyone working on a CM10 port?

Is anyone working on a CM10 port?

First things first:
Lets get some working TW roms and kernels first.
And after that I am sure CM10 will come considering we have 2 or more maintainers with notes. So it will come, just patience is key

davidrules7778 said:
First things first:
Lets get some working TW roms and kernels first.
And after that I am sure CM10 will come considering we have 2 or more maintainers with notes. So it will come, just patience is key
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TW roms?
Anyway i cant wait till run CM10 it will really speed up the tablet.

Beukhof1 said:
TW roms?
Anyway i cant wait till run CM10 it will really speed up the tablet.
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TouchWiz Roms.
I'd rather keep touchwiz as it will most likely get rid of the pen capabilities if we move to CM10.

crystalstylez said:
TouchWiz Roms.
I'd rather keep touchwiz as it will most likely get rid of the pen capabilities if we move to CM10.
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This is not true at all, ICS introduced stylus APIs and I'm pretty sure that most stylus apps use those APIs instead of using device specific SDKs like the S Pen SDK. Obviously you'll lose S Note but I think third party apps are probably better for power users.

iofthestorm said:
This is not true at all, ICS introduced stylus APIs and I'm pretty sure that most stylus apps use those APIs instead of using device specific SDKs like the S Pen SDK. Obviously you'll lose S Note but I think third party apps are probably better for power users.
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I 'm more talking about the multiscreen feature and stuff like taking snapshots with it. Im not doubting it will work but we will lose features.

I'm less interested in a rom than I am in a kernel which will allow overclocking.

davidrules7778 said:
First things first:
Lets get some working TW roms and kernels first.
And after that I am sure CM10 will come considering we have 2 or more maintainers with notes. So it will come, just patience is key
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At least two Samsung device maintainers with Notes (well, one with an N8013 in possession, one with an N8000 on order), and I think a few other CM team people have devices too.
However, the Samsung kernel source is slightly jacked up - any kernel built with it seems to have derped wifi that is unreliable as hell. (Either that, or it's a problem with MY setup - no one else has tried to build from source yet it seems.) I really want to try and fix this before I start CM bringup. If I don't succeed by this weekend I'm going to give up on the N8013 source release and hope that the I9300 kernel results in a saner system...

Entropy512 said:
At least two Samsung device maintainers with Notes (well, one with an N8013 in possession, one with an N8000 on order), and I think a few other CM team people have devices too.
However, the Samsung kernel source is slightly jacked up - any kernel built with it seems to have derped wifi that is unreliable as hell. (Either that, or it's a problem with MY setup - no one else has tried to build from source yet it seems.) I really want to try and fix this before I start CM bringup. If I don't succeed by this weekend I'm going to give up on the N8013 source release and hope that the I9300 kernel results in a saner system...
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Awesome cannot wait for CM. I'm missing cm10 a ton having gotten used to it on my prime. Cm10 on the note should absolutely fly because I still think cm10 on the prime is faster than stock on the note

Entropy512 said:
At least two Samsung device maintainers with Notes (well, one with an N8013 in possession, one with an N8000 on order), and I think a few other CM team people have devices too.
However, the Samsung kernel source is slightly jacked up - any kernel built with it seems to have derped wifi that is unreliable as hell. (Either that, or it's a problem with MY setup - no one else has tried to build from source yet it seems.) I really want to try and fix this before I start CM bringup. If I don't succeed by this weekend I'm going to give up on the N8013 source release and hope that the I9300 kernel results in a saner system...
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Quick question: where can I read more about the bringup process/porting CM to a new device? Also, is there any place where you dump your thoughts as you work on things like this (IRC channel, etc). I want to learn because I think I can help. I have pretty good programming and electronics experience. I've built CyanogenMod for several of my devices but of course this was after the port was already completed.
Is this first post more or less accurate? http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15492-general-cyanogenmod-porting-discussion/
Also, what distinguishes AOSP kernels from stock kernels? On my other Samsung devices I notice there's always a distinction between kernels that work on stock based ROMs vs kernels that work on AOSP ROMs. Which is kind of counter to what that post says, because how would you then boot a generic build with a stock kernel?
Sorry for the random questions, I've just wondered about this for a long time and never really owned a device immediately after it came out so I never got to properly see the bringup process. Thanks for all your work!

I personally really hate the TW roms... i just really like the cleanness of the CM10 roms.

What's the difference between all these ICS ROMs/ports?

I know. I can read. I have read OPs and most posts. I want to know what makes each ROM/port different. Each of them have almost same features and looks. I'm asking comparing CM9 vs Stock vs AOKP vs Slim vs Beam vs etc and cMIUI vs MIUI. I'm not complaining, just want people to share what make them choose one ROM over the other because all are smooth and fast and awesome and so on the same generic descriptions... Let's be honest, most of the has mainly same features, like to mod battery icon, clock, toggles, drawer, theme, lockscreen, some apps here and not there, different bootanimation, etc... you know what I mean. So what is it then? Please, elaborate some answers.
To me, there is a noticeable difference between all mentioned and RemICS and so with AOKPCB but mostly because of the theme/looks and some apps and few features.
I would like to read something else than just "X ROM is fast and smoother" and yes I know everyone is different so they get different experience with their ROM of choice, but what makes you choose a ROM over the other. That's the thing
No trolling allowed and it's not my intention to offend anyone. I appreciate all projects and stuff here, I'm not complaining. Just curious.

U can go to other forum like i9000 and nexus S and ask this question there, too ...they r just for your own choice lol, just flash one u like
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chris31jct said:
I know. I can read. I have read OPs and most posts. I want to know what makes each ROM/port different. Each of them have almost same features and looks. I'm asking comparing CM9 vs Stock vs AOKP vs Slim vs Beam vs etc and cMIUI vs MIUI. I'm not complaining, just want people to share what make them choose one ROM over the other because all are smooth and fast and awesome and so on the same generic descriptions... Let's be honest, most of the has mainly same features, like to mod battery icon, clock, toggles, drawer, theme, lockscreen, some apps here and not there, different bootanimation, etc... you know what I mean. So what is it then? Please, elaborate some answers.
To me, there is a noticeable difference between all mentioned and RemICS and so with AOKPCB but mostly because of the theme/looks and some apps and few features.
I would like to read something else than just "X ROM is fast and smoother" and yes I know everyone is different so they get different experience with their ROM of choice, but what makes you choose a ROM over the other. That's the thing
No trolling allowed and it's not my intention to offend anyone. I appreciate all projects and stuff here, I'm not complaining. Just curious.
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They basically all come from the same base as far as Android OS goes, and as far as comparing no one can tell you what to choose. I know you are not asking for someone to choose for you, but that kinda is where the question leads. Compare them for yourself. See what you like. They all have their own flavor, mods, tweaks. Some are closer to stock, others are heavily modded. That's your answer in a nutshell. No one is gonna sit down and draw you up a chart of features for each rom.

@dao
I can ask there but that's not my phone and that doesn't answer my question. It's obvious they are there for choice, how to choose then? Why? That's what I would like to read. BTW, thanks for updating RemICS.
@greg
I have used them all. That's why I'm asking.

chris31jct said:
@dao
I can ask there but that's not my phone and that doesn't answer my question. It's obvious they are there for choice, how to choose then? Why? That's what I would like to read. BTW, thanks for updating RemICS.
@greg
I have used them all. That's why I'm asking.
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You just have to choose what you like and what works for you. It's that simple. Until Aries is released and we have an updated kernel, they are all about the same, but Aries will fix some issues. Like those blasted capacitive back lights timing out.
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What made you choose miui for your phone? Did you try different ROMs before?

@HKSpeed
Oh, I haven't updated that... I'm on CM9 at the moment. My ROMs of choice are Team Acid's. I have been using their work since Froyo so I'm biased. I was on AOKP but battery was a big issue for me, it drained very fast, so I went on CM9 to see how it works since most other ROMs are based on it. Thought it should be more simple, less tweaked. I have tried all, except Linaro and Provision. I like them all but somehow I can't notice difference between them except but a few little things here and there.
I was on MIUI because Dao kept updating it and fast. It was more advanced than other ports/ROMs, then I went on AOKPBC just to see and the theme was too heavy, awesome but not what I was looking for.
I'm not saying I will stay on CM forever, might go on a flashing rampage sometime soon. I know these are WIP that depend on kernel so until then I shall keep experimenting.

I know the others have said pretty much the same thing I am saying, but it comes down to a matter of choice. The ICS roms are all CM9 base if I am not mistaken, so you are dealing with mostly the same issues and bugs on each, so it really comes down to a point of which theme you want and which apps/bloat you want. It becomes a real pain to have to debloat/rebloat a rom and I only ever do so if the theme and layout is custom and really nice but fun to use. If it's basically a stock rom and doesn't have typical apps/bloat/mods/tweaks that I am used to using, I hit the thanks button for the hard work that helps future devs have an easier time and keep looking for a rom that has everything I want. Right now, I am going to be selling my phone soon so I can get a SGS III at least, or maybe wait to see if the rumors are true and T-Mob gets the One X+. I'm drooling over that OC'd Tegra 3 ::fingers-crossed: But, that doesn't mean I won't be trying out different roms at the moment. I love the ICS roms but hate that I can't use calling over wifi. I know there are other options, but they are a bit of trouble with linking google voice among other things, so ICS isn't really for me yet even though it is beautiful. There's my choice...what's yours?

Ive tried to not post but it bothers me when people cant understand a simple question.
Chris31jct is NOT asking for you to convince him. He is asking why did YOU choose a specific rom.
He is also asking for a reason other than the generic responses given 90% of the time.
I started out on aokp then when slimics was released I used it for a while. I wanted to try aokp to see why it was so popular. I like aokp the customization options its a nice rom. I wanted to try slimics just because it doesnt have all the extra apk that aokp and cm9 have that I never use.
Most of the time I will test a rom just to see what the hype is.

3 things decide your choice of a ROM:
Stability
Customization
Battery consumption
In terms of Stability, Usually the higher the customization and options of a ROM, the more conflicts it has( not a rule).
Battery should be the same on all since they use same code and kernel.
Graphic Customization: AOKP is the Best
Settings and options: CM9 is the best
Stability + Battery: I personally prefer SlimRom or Stock cuz it has the most required customization and its very slim( about 80 mb) so probably lighter on your phone.

I wasn't trying to convince him. I know he'll choose whatever rom he wants and that's not for me to decide and/or judge. I was merely stating why most of us choose the roms we choose which is what I interpreted the question to be. The reasons I gave are the reasons I choose the roms I choose. I don't mean to speak for everyone, but that would be the most basic reason to choose a rom other than just to try out what is out there but we ultimately stick with certain roms due to what's included in the rom as well as the stability of it, although as stated before by more than just me, the ICS roms have the same bugs and therefor the same stability issues. Again, not trying to step on anyone's toes, I don't claim to speak for everyone, but I answered the question as I interpreted it.
Also, as to specific roms, I'd be here all day if I chose to speak on that because I started using custom roms on my old G1 and I've tried out probably over 100 roms for various phones over the last few years. For that matter, I could go way back to the days of the Motorola Razor and a few other phones out around the same time, but I was speaking more about android roms. As far as the roms is concerned I don't care if it's miui, ICS, AOKP, etc. If it has the features I'm looking for and is stable, then I use it until something comes around I like better.

I went with AOKP because
It had full source code and I could modify it as I wanted
I liked the layout of toggles
AOKP ROM Control had features I wanted
I could long-press Back to kill a process
It has "quiet hours"
It has decent control of background data use
I knew where the kernel came from and it has full source code
I knew where all binaries came from and it has full source code
I know the last two of these are an absolute requirement under GPL, but many ROM "authors" fail to provide this information.
AOKP has some "crap" that I freeze to improve performance, but I haven't run out of on-phone storage yet.
CyanogenMod 9, for me, wasn't quite as "usable" as AOKP, the way I use my phone.
MIUI is too "Technicolor" and gimmicky for me. Most of what it has (other than a decent File Explorer, when it doesn't crash) I consider "bloat."
SLIM seemed like a good candidate, but without easy access to full source and the ability to build as I desired, it wasn't on my short list. I tried Lightning or whatever its "default" launcher is, but it had a couple things that just didn't allow me to set up my phone the way I wanted (paging is "wonky" to the way I have come to think of a launcher).
Kernel -- Well, Hefe Kernel pretty clearly added what I wanted; better battery life without significant impact in responsiveness. I'm glad others find what works for me helping them out too.
The Zip-n-Go ROMs don't, in general, excite me. I'm not a big theme guy and I can add/remove what I want pretty easily myself.

@krazymonkeys
I understand your point. I also try everything and then stick to one ROM.
@eollie
Thanks bro.
@jeff
That's the best example of kind of answer I was looking for. Thanks!

I'm on Erik's MIUI 2.8.10.
I tried it because I like the UI: I like the notification bar and full screen toggles, I like the kill app back button feature, the task manager combined task killer home button and all the sys apps. It is super fast, lighweight and easy to use. It is stable and gives instant GPS lock.
Only problem is the battery consumption, but it's kernel related I believe.
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@itzik2sh
I tried MIUI but it is too bright. Don't get me wrong. I like it a lot. But since we don't have Automatic Brightness, then it was a pain. Anyway, it's a great ROM and I think battery didn't drain more than it does on other ROMs. What I love most about MIUI is the phone and text's apps.

? about aosp ROM's

First of all I'm on Verizon.
I've always used tw roms on my s3 but have been considering trying out a aosp rom and an needing help selecting one.
When reviewing that particular section it seems that carbon is the most popular of the options.
I'm wanting to know the benefits of aosp over tw based roms. One thing I have noticed is that I'm thinking that the Swype feature to either call or message while in you contact list doesn't work on aosp. That's a bummer to me because that's one of if not my favorite features of tw.
Is aosp faster than tw? Is it snappier because of the file size being smaller?
When I had my fascinate I normally ran aosp because, well, that's for the most part all there was to offer once 4.0 came out.
What is in your opinion on the best aosp or aokp rom and why? What should I stay away from?
I appreciate any and all help you guys have to offer.
I look forward to your guy's suggestions.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
Aaron
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hank3fan said:
First of all I'm on Verizon.
I've always used tw roms on my s3 but have been considering trying out a aosp rom and an needing help selecting one.
When reviewing that particular section it seems that carbon is the most popular of the options.
I'm wanting to know the benefits of aosp over tw based roms. One thing I have noticed is that I'm thinking that the Swype feature to either call or message while in you contact list doesn't work on aosp. That's a bummer to me because that's one of if not my favorite features of tw.
Is aosp faster than tw? Is it snappier because of the file size being smaller?
When I had my fascinate I normally ran aosp because, well, that's for the most part all there was to offer once 4.0 came out.
What is in your opinion on the best aosp or aokp rom and why? What should I stay away from?
I appreciate any and all help you guys have to offer.
I look forward to your guy's suggestions.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
Aaron
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
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I don't think you're going to find much better performance, I believe that most folks go with AOSP simply because they prefer the look and feel. Personally I thought the TW menus were ugly and childish. There are a number of AOSP roms to chose from, if you're new to it then I'd recommend CM10/CM10.1. Make sure to read all of the instructions/documentation first, there are some known issues with certain ROMs and that may turn you off. And of course do a IMEI and nandroid backup first!

CrustyMcLovin said:
I don't think you're going to find much better performance, I believe that most folks go with AOSP simply because they prefer the look and feel. Personally I thought the TW menus were ugly and childish. There are a number of AOSP roms to chose from, if you're new to it then I'd recommend CM10/CM10.1. Make sure to read all of the instructions/documentation first, there are some known issues with certain ROMs and that may turn you off. And of course do a IMEI and nandroid backup first!
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Thanks for the reply. I'm actually not big on theming. I guess I've just been wanting to venture out but have read in some instances that people are having data and gps as well as imei problems.
I forgot about flashing slim bean awhile ago, but when I did I lost my imei and it freaked me out. I got it backed up on my computer as well as andromizer.
As far as the aosp theming goes,I don't like the blue at all but have seen some really nice themes on here and some really sharp themes on Google play.
Thanks again and hope more people chime in.
I really really really hope team glitch gets on board at some point. If those dudes start making kernels for this device I'll be sold instantly. That team knows what's up!
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I really wish we could use voodoo sound but Samsung changed something to where that no longer works but I read on a vzw rom thread for the note 2 that someone implemented it and its working.
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CM Based New Rom.... Users Decide!

Well... You guys already Know Me... So no need to introduce myself The Version 4 of My Rom Will Be Out Soon.... and Development will be Continued hopefully for all you people...
The Thing is I wanted all the People to enjoy the Pure Feeling of Stock so thats why through everybody's help and so much interest in my AOSP Rom Im Bumping Up my Rom Pure Vanilla to Android 4.2.2 Now... Through the Builds of Shaan..... and Diego's Build 3 i'll start development or Sooner... i know It's the matter of the novathor resources but why not have rom's so that the devs and all users can enjoy...
My Rom Will Be CM Based Now
Coming Soon.... But first i wanted to know what would the people like to See in Those Builds of the New Rom...???
==> A New Name of the Rom??
==> Features Which Should be implemented/Apps??
==> Fast Experience/ Or Gaming Experience?
==> AOKP Based Softkeys Enabled? Dw about screen ooking small i'll decrease the Pixel density a bit
Other things you wana let me know, features apps, etc whatever im open to PM's and This I Wana Make the People Remember About it..... CM10.1 sources not there not to worry.. u want a good exp of CM i'll give it to you....
Plus i Can Teach everyone how to make nandroid's and revert back to 4.1.2 any rom with CWM when somebody wants to go back to their own Rom's..... i do the same way

Awesome
But give it a new name..as it is on 4.2.2

thats what it's written a new name should be decided... i give an open hand to the users.. for the name apps and features implementation!

No, just no. There is no need to base it on CM if CM has so many bugs, better keep it stable and bug-free until CM itself becomes stable and bug-free(or almost).

Please, Please, just make it faster!! I hate when it gets stuck!
Thanks a lot dude, much appreaciated.

Here my reviews ;
1 - A new name : Cyanilla ROM (CM + your experience)
2 - I think you should create different packs for different choices however 4.2.2's apps gonna be good, :good:
3 - No more routine lags,
4 - It is optional, isn't it ? Stock must be disabled,

I struggle to figure out why everyone agrees,,,You do realize that if this ROM becomes based on CM, with the current build even audio isn't working... So I'd strongly suggest waiting for a stable CM.

I'd like it to be as CM based as possible. AOKP Based Softkeys Enabled would be awesome, and maybe balanced between gaming and fast experience ( I stopped playing because it became boring for me, so i'd go for super fast stuff ). The new name is up to you. And please be fast because i'm impatient :victory::laugh:

I have to agree with panda00 on this one. CM is a long way from being a stable build (as i understand). I just don't get why you are doing this thread. It gives users the false hope that CM is upon us and that's not the case. Now users will flood the CM thread asking for an ETA....

Jellygen should be the name and i prefer a fast and stable rom...

panda00 said:
No, just no. There is no need to base it on CM if CM has so many bugs, better keep it stable and bug-free until CM itself becomes stable and bug-free(or almost).
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i Said already WHEN It Becomes Stable and has working builds okay Panda dont worry im not doing anything right now... i dont want my users to get angry at me like the MIUI Rom it stuck on build2 coz CM isnt working... this will be the future ROM... although my Pure Vanilla V4 is goana become almost identical to CM you soon wait

Piachnp said:
I have to agree with panda00 on this one. CM is a long way from being a stable build (as i understand). I just don't get why you are doing this thread. It gives users the false hope that CM is upon us and that's not the case. Now users will flood the CM thread asking for an ETA....
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Like i remarked... when CM will be stable then this will be the future project and noo all my users will not be going there i already told them this will be the future project... believe me all users would want out device like the Gnexus... Filled with variety of CM / AOKP Roms.. but will have to wait

ikaster17 said:
i Said already WHEN It Becomes Stable and has working builds okay Panda dont worry im not doing anything right now... i dont want my users to get angry at me like the MIUI Rom it stuck on build2 coz CM isnt working... this will be the future ROM... although my Pure Vanilla V4 is goana become almost identical to CM you soon wait
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Good hehe.
+ I like the suggestion for "Cyanilla" by Darkness and Hope xD Has a nice ring to it.

Cyantek RoM XD
Inviato dal mio GT-I9070

panda00 said:
Good hehe.
+ I like the suggestion for "Cyanilla" by Darkness and Hope xD Has a nice ring to it.
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Lol i was thinking of something like adding the word Cyan But u already made one Catchy i Like

CyaNovaThor 4.2.2, AOKP please LOL.

What about CynAdvance?

It's not developement when you're just putting your "themes" and "mods" in a CM-rom, that is the hard work of some other guys. What they are doing is what you call developement, you are just a modder, copy and pasting stuff around.
Respect their work and stop spamming the dev-thread, everyone should do this.

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It's not developement when you're just putting your "themes" and "mods" in a CM-rom, that is the hard work of some other guys. What they are doing is what you call developement, you are just a modder, copy and pasting stuff around.
Respect their work and stop spamming the dev-thread, everyone should do this.
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Okay.. I'd like you to define development? If you want to say making something from scratch that would be production. Development is taking something, and making it better... You can see that he took the samsung firmware, and made it better, proof is that people like it better, and he has received 91 thanks to his thread... Therefore, through my common sense, I'd conclude that what he is doing is being liked by users, so he should continue doing it. I would recommend you to stop whining, and if you don't like something, make something better ... Good day.

I tried asking this before and I'll ask again.
How is the development of CM progressing?
I mean if our device doesn't have CPU sources, how does one plan on tackling them?
I mean if Diego and Shaan are working on it, I am tempted to believe that it is possible to get it to work properly after all right? I mean if not, what's the point of trying something impossible?
So what are they doing about it? Compiling their own sources?
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[Q] Why is the development so less?

nuff said.

Basically that's up to developers not users .
All i can see is not much to develop for this model .
jje

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nuff said.
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Perfect the way it is. Can't fix that.

The point of developing is to perfect the rom from the users viewpoint.
The Note is a pretty good user experience out of the box. There weren't too many complaints about ICS until JB came along and only Germany N8000 users got it...
For most things stock rom is good enough, root it and even better. Custom roms at this point are just "because we can", though there are a few mods and tweaks that improve things, just depends whether you can live with the trade-offs...

I agree. Mine already had JB when I bought it. All I did was unlock and root it. I have tried a few other ROMS, but keep going back to stock (and I'm a guy who puts custom ROMS on everything)!!!

a couple of rom makers told me and i think even xda said that the device its self isnt very popular...it really sucks man i love my note... i wish their was more development

All you have to do then is start developing

Or start a major ad campaign promoting the Note 10.1.... Sell enough and you might find devs happier to make roms.
Or if, you really want to entice the devs, buy them a note 10.1 on the stipulation that they share any roms they create...

it's lacking kernel options by alot
also, just one cm rom with semi broken pie
would love to see paranoid androind and their new work with halo

The Troll said:
it's lacking kernel options by alot
also, just one cm rom with semi broken pie
would love to see paranoid androind and their new work with halo
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There is no point developing for a tablet that with just root and the slight overclock runs as good as you could want on current technology. The stock rom and minor tweaks are so satisfactory there just is no demand.

Once more i just don't see what development can bring to this tablet .
But some people just want to flash roms good bad or useless its a well known syndrome
usually cured by a woman .
jje

Not necessarily... I know a lot of girls who love flashing their phones /tablet roms too, most of which I have the pride to say I introduced to the world of XDA....
(I had to word that carefully or it might've looked REALLY bad...)

paranoid android? halo?
since ive bought my nex4, ive been using it..
its not rom but the features are plain as ****..
except for s-**** but i hate that
would love to see a proper PA rom with working pie on this tab..
honestly, thats the only rom i want..
CM doesn't have pie mode.. jus the pie control.. so regardless of extended desktop, the pie works which is annoying
REVOLT has other issues, laggy and new.. feels like a port..