I've been off stock TW for a while now, switched to Carbon until nightlies stopped and then jumped on the kit-kat bandwagon and ended up on CM11 official for the last month.
Today I decided to try out the 4.3 TW rom that is out.
For those who may be curious here is my very generic review.
I think the virtues of CM over stock are clear. CM is quick, light and full of customization's (especially with xposed)
But the drawbacks are the drivers. The RIL, camera wrapper, blue tooth. etc
I have pretty good 4g in my metro area, but where i live, i'm kind of on the edge. so I stay on wifi all of the time.
If i have to go off I get 2-4 bars of 3g and 1-2 bars of 4g.
With the CM 11 rom, I would barely get 1 bar of 4g, but it would most often switch to 1-2 bars of 3g.
I did a speed test and I got about .34 (that's 1/3 of a mb) /sec. so it was pretty slow.
When i loaded the 4.3 rom I was surprised that I held 2 bars of 4g almost the entire time I was off wifi.
I did a speed test and was getting 11mb down
Now, when i'm in a strong 4g area (as i drive towards the city) i get pretty good 4g on CM11, but at my house it's just not there.
So i spent a while wondering is switching to TW worth the signal gain that i would get. I was pretty happy on kit kat, it's quick and clean and i really enjoy how it feels. going "back" to TW 4.3 was hard, but with Wanam installed I was able to customize enough and freeze most of the bloat with TB.
Soo the main reason for posting this is due to the increased ability to hold on and utilize a 4g signal with stock.
If anybody was curious about the grass being greener on the other side, well it depends on your usage.
if your signal hungry and need your stuff to work consistently, go with 4.3 TW
If you live under a tower and want kit kat go with CM11
I'm on TW 4.3 as well after Beanstalk 4.4. I almost forgot how much better the camera looks on TW. Its like night and day versus anything based on CM.
My current setup is:
Greenified apps
Debloated/Froze as much as I wanted (I keep svoice for the camera control)
Winam
For the kernel I use trickster:
Raise voltages by +25 (even though my phone is a "fast" pvc)
2048/row
msm-dcvs
tcp congestion = yeah
zram = on
Now I'm debating whether or not to flash Crossbreeder..
Comparisons of roms generates arguments, users are encouraged to try them all and make their own determinations as to what works best for them.
Usage and experiences differ for everyone.
Hi
I'm looking for a replacement for my n7000 which I have been using since begin 2012. I'm tired of it sipping through the battery while idle (kernel wakelock l2_hsic), couldn't find how to fix it and it has already killed 4 batteries.
I'm looking for a decent and reliable phone, which doesn't have separate modem like the exynos in the note (which I suspect is the main battery killer). It doesn't have to be 5"+ unless its battery lasts at least 6 hours with screen on. It should have a microSD card slot. It should preferrably also have enough RAM (at least 1,5GB).
I need root, and possibly cyanogenmod or any other custom rom that is stable and removes all the bloat and should run stable without feature crippling (e.g. camera flash not working etc.). The phone should be able to run GPS navigation for a few hours (hooked up to charger of course) without issues.
I'm now using the zte skate and apart from the low RAM and slower single core CPU, this is a phone that just works fine and doesn't make me wonder if it will last through the day.
I'm wondering if what I want is too much to ask, and if there is any android device on the market now which complies to my needs.
Thanks!
Hi guys, I'm going straight to the point: are you happy with your phone (in general, I know every phone has some minor annoyances)? I keep reading on the internet people that keep on lamenting about it (bad battery, laggy, awful RAM management, ect.), that's why I've opened this thread. I don't have the phone and I plan on buying it (it or the s6 edge or edge+, still have to decide - unfortunately the note 5 isn't coming to Europe anytime soon -), but all the reports are making me scared of buying it.
I'm happy with it. But you enjoy it more with root. Custom kernel fixes the ram issue, keeps the system speedy, custom roms add more features and debtor for better performance and ram management. So I'm basically enjoying it because of root
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Like osmosizzz above I can say that I am very happy with this phone. Once you root it and remove the bloatware this thing flies. Using a custom ROM and kernel I have better battery life, endless customization options and a speedy UI experience.
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I'd like not to have to root, I'm just tired of it (coming from a nexus 4), but I guess I might consider it if I buy the S6
You really dont have to have root as the phone is still plenty fast and with each update that comes out they are improving the software of the phone.
It's the best phone I ever had, my only gripes are aggressive memory management and the placement of the speaker (I usually end up covering it when holding it ), lag and battery are a lot better since the 2nd 511 update, the first update from 501 was rather laggy
I have 2 of this phone. here are my opinions:
1st phone (rooted and on XstrestoLite ROM)
I have great battery life, responses and everything seems fine except for the current bug with BOGG firmwares, which resulted in the keyboard lag when coming for lockscreen (Keyboard open delay about 3-6 seconds) check out my battery life here and here
2nd phone (stock and not rooted ever)
I find that the battery life on this phone not as great as my 1st phone, but however, everything is pretty smooth and great to me. But for a short time i had problems with GPS not being able to lock properly on Waze and Google Maps, however, not sure what happened (i didn't update the phone or anything) but it was back to normal again. and never happened again ever since.
Verdict: i love both my phones, i'll have them only until the Samsung Galaxy S7 comes out.
I owned this phone for over 4 months now. It never lag and blazing fast, the fastest android phone I've ever seen and the most amazing design I've ever seen too. It is just how the poor memory management kills apps at the background when you doing heavy multi-tasking, I've heard the 2nd 5.1.1 OTA fixed it. If multi-tasking is your concern, you should consider S6 Edge Plus comes with 4GB ram.
The battery performance is above average, imagine when you got this ultra smooth speed plus 2K screen and with only a 2550mAh capacity, I'll say it has done the job pretty well on battery life and enough to use a full day for any light to medium usage user. Heavy user will need a 2nd charge but it supports QC2.0(just get a QC2.0 powerbank) or wireless charging.
https://shopmeenova.appspot.com/st/p/mrg2.html
External storage can be overcome easily with this cute staff.
Since I'm a one-hand lover and the S6 size is the max. acceptable limit to me. I'm thinking to swap to Sony Z5 Compact later but that's s810 cpu overheating issue scared me away, I may just stick with S6 until S8 out, still not decided yet atm.
Its pretty good, but the RAM management and the occasional battery freakout (background drain) are irritating. If 5.1.1 fixes these 2 issues, I'm gold.
Before anyone tells me I can custom, its a work phone, I need full stock unrooted/knox intact otherwise I can't hook into my work's MDM systems (yes, its really nazi security).
But even without root, debloating via package disabler pro/debloater makes a noticeable difference to battery, which is a poor indictment of Samsung (6th generation Galaxy and still not learnt their lesson?).
The camera is out of this world and you get REALLY used to having a reliable fingerprint reader, I just rest my thumb stupidly on the home button on other people's phones (and if there isn't a physical home button I just stare stupidly at the screen for ~2 seconds lol).
I've never actually used the 'swap battery' feature so don't miss it, work phone so I got the storage bumped but if I paid for it myself I'd probably be irritated at the cost
One happy user here.
Battery life, my only gripe. Otherwise a perfect phone for me. Won't be rooting, just changed the launcher (Nova prime) and Skinomi case. Happy S6 user here!
apart from the camera I don't like any thing about this phone.
Best phone i,ve ever had,fantastic camera/screen/battery lasts me a full day no problems at all
Unhappy user here; bad battery life, laggy software, agressive memory resulting to bad multi tasking; will definitely change the phone.
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I'm quite pleased with it, and I didn't even root mine. I'm especially impressed with the GearVR.
Count me with the happy owners!
I will root soon anyway to get more flexibility and customization.
Since updating to the EVR firmware (for network specific settings) I love it, super fast and great performance even with intensive games. My one issue is battery life; although it lasts the day with ordinary use it does drain after a while of continuous use, but then again with fast charging I just plug it in for a few minutes and all is good.
Is there any fix for the memory management?
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Hi guys, I'm going straight to the point: are you happy with your phone (in general, I know every phone has some minor annoyances)? I keep reading on the internet people that keep on lamenting about it (bad battery, laggy, awful RAM management, ect.), that's why I've opened this thread. I don't have the phone and I plan on buying it (it or the s6 edge or edge+, still have to decide - unfortunately the note 5 isn't coming to Europe anytime soon -), but all the reports are making me scared of buying it.
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Only thing I dislike about this phone is the battery, but as other have said. Root->custom rom + kernel (and MAYBE soon Xposed) and this phone is at least average in battery life.
If you don't root (and is a power user, the phone is not for you). With root + custom rom + few tweaks I can go around 3-6 hours SOT on data (depending on brightness) and 6+ on wifi. Without I barely hit 3.
Phones like the Xperia Z3 compact can hit 6 hours SOT without root. So yeah, if rooting this phone is great, if not it sucks from a power user perspective.
Psych0t1c20 said:
Is there any fix for the memory management?
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Latest 5.1.1 has fixed it.
Which s8 port can be used as a daily(best battery life,GPS,bt
) really I just want the slide on the side and the swipe tw
Some of them are Just OK for a few hours. But there are random reboots, Root can't be hidden without loosing AOD, GPS is funny. I've tried them all and I always end up on my own build with Edge panels. I just like the Grace UX. You can get the Edge Panels WITHOUT having to install a heavily modified ROM or S8 port. I'll share my mods in a few days when the latest build (DQG2) is available. IS NOT A COMPLETE CUSTOM ROM, just several mods to suit individual tastes.
Heh battery life isn't the greatest... Unless it's just my phone.. Or my battery
After giving up on a Nexus 6p with battery issues I bought a US996 V20 about a month ago and downloaded files for rooting right away. But the stock experience has been pretty good for me and I haven't actually gotten around to rooting. The phone is still on US99610d software version so it will be pretty easy to root but I'm getting sick of cancelling the updates.
I'm on the fence and would like to hear your experiences, reasoning, etc when it comes to rooting the V20.
sdc177 said:
After giving up on a Nexus 6p with battery issues I bought a US996 V20 about a month ago and downloaded files for rooting right away. But the stock experience has been pretty good for me and I haven't actually gotten around to rooting. The phone is still on US99610d software version so it will be pretty easy to root but I'm getting sick of cancelling the updates.
I'm on the fence and would like to hear your experiences, reasoning, etc when it comes to rooting the V20.
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Yes, root, but if you could, please make a kdz for the rest of us who want root. A phone that you cannot root is a phone that should'nt exist, always root.
Edit: Pros: AdAway, Macro Programs, enhanced customization and debloating Cons: Basically none if you use MagiskSU
JerichoAbles said:
Yes, root, but if you could, please make a kdz for the rest of us who want root. A phone that you cannot root is a phone that should'nt exist, always root.
Edit: Pros: AdAway, Macro Programs, enhanced customization and debloating Cons: Basically none if you use MagiskSU
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Thanks but not sure what you mean about the kdz. I have the unlocked version and there are already rooting instructions here.
Custom kernels which give you: Battery optimalisations: 10-30 % more battery and better performance at same time depends on which settings you chose: gouvernors tweaks..
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Adaway, custom battery icons, more smoothness and better performance, debloat
Full controll sound: viper4android which is amazing with this dac
Full control screen colors: yellow, blue, red and more with kcal color tweaks
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Custom kernels which give you: Battery optimalisations: 10-30 % more battery and better performance at same time depends on which settings you chose: gouvernors tweaks..
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Adaway, custom battery icons, more smoothness and better performance, debloat
Full controll sound: viper4android which is amazing with this dac
Full control screen colors: yellow, blue, red and more with kcal color tweaks
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okay i am getting closer a month ago i was also discouraged about the "second screen" not functioning but it appears that has changed too!
Viper was the main reason. Adblocking is nice too but that was more of a side benefit since there are also ways to adblock without root, adaway is more convenient and flexible. Also the little things like being able to double tap to sleep in Nova using the root method works better. Performance customizations are another big thing as I keep finding more and more stuff to try (trying out AKT's mod right now to great effect so far)