Hi there. I own an old Gtab 7.7 (P6800) that I use as Satnav/OBD/... tool in my car.
I lived fine with stock 4.0.x until I bought a dashcam that has an app that needs at least Android 4.2
I tried a few ROMS (CM etc. ) in the past but they all had issues - and according to the descriptions they still have.
I need a ROM that has the following working properly: Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, Mobile Data
Is there ANY rom with 4.2 or above out there that has no issues with any of these? I really would love to keep that device as it is still nice and old enough that it isn't worth stealing so I can keep it in my car no matter where I park
I don't care much about features as I only need to run 4-5 Apps and nothing else
Thx
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pro's and con's for each !! i'm now considering CM after the quandrant score it got
im on TnTLite but currently mine are as follows
pro's:
not the stock TnT!!
flash
usb keyboard
connect to my ad-hoc network
angry birds
con's:
the ui responsiveness seems to slow after a couple apps have been opened
random screen jitter's but if i rotate or swap apps it works
no customizable keyboard
I'm on CM mine as follows:
pros:
not stock
got most everything I want working working for apps
gmail/calender/contacts syncing
angry birds
USB keyboard
USB Mouse
all market apps I think
overclocking working
cons:
haven't gotten flash to work yet, had it but killed it somehow
issues with internal/external SD card, minor
system seems less stable after running for a few hours and needs restart
no customizable keyboard
not sure what else since I have yet to try any other rom
Could we get a sticky that is a thread maintained with OP with uptodate pro/cons rollup of each currently available version?
I tend to try all versions occasionally, as I bought 2 of these, but seems with differing instructions, and influx of new folks, it would be nice to have this info readily accessible especially for new folks to be able to make a decision what would seem their best fit at the time and Not expect everyone to be trying all?
I would also like it if people could post their results with the Wii controller app.
Hi,
Don't get me wrong, not stepping on anyone else's user experience, but, what is a good alternative to Jellybean after the manufacturer update?
I don't like Jellybean. Tired of checking the built-in stalking and tracking everywhere--playstore, maps, gmail, syncing, web & even the weather apps. I always keep GPS & location tracking turned off. Never sign in for Google services--contacts, calendar, search, youtube or whatever not needed.
Jellybean is a downgraded user experience for me. The notification menu is small, lacking the information and access it had before ICS. The keyboard too large in landscape which is fixable with 3rd party apps. Battery drain after update--lucky to get 8 hrs, before at least 13hrs on one charge with heavy usage. Peel remote not functioning as used to with or without app updates. On screen widgets with limited resizing not like before totally customizable. Loss of soft key screen screenshot option (deal breaker) I use it a lot. Bluetooth connectivity issues, virtually impossible after JB. Placement of the soft keys in a very ackward place, keep hitting the quick launch native apps. Amazon appstore app only usable in the older app format. If I update it I will not be able to access my paid for apps on their cloud server.
Did a factory reset to see if I get a reinstallment of ICS but Jellybean afterwards only, not the original ICS stock rom it shipped with. Can this be downgraded to the ICS bootloader & stock rom? Searched on the internet to find the stock rom for GT-3113TSYAR, answers or instructions on how to downgrade, rollback or reinstall the original rom. Didn't find anything. Open to custom roms but most are JB based, might as well keep what I have, unless, there are other options. Please feel free to post them. Don't mind doing the heavy lifting as long as it works & I don't end up hard bricked. i do like the transparency for the app drawer and homescreens, please keep that in mind when suggesting good alternatives.
Here's the stock ICS ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784318
If you want to know where I found it, it has a lot of different ROM links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784318
thejrcrafter2 said:
Here's the stock ICS ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784318
If you want to know where I found it, it has a lot of different ROM links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784318
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Thanks, did it and it was 100% successful. I just kept bumping into Jellybean. It was a very akward OS for me. I found out from reading on this site, I was not the only one. The main thing was the connectivity issues--bluetooth a total fail, YouTube app constantly buffering and the OS porportions were off. I love Android and have been using since Froyo, this is the first time I didn't like a version. There are tons of custom roms more thought-out with beautiful GUIs. Just fast scrolling from screen to screen means nothing to me. Looking for functionality. It was hard trying to find a non-Jellybean based custom rom.
Hi, to all. Greetings from Argentina.
I want to change the Rom of my tablet and get out from Samsung's Jelly Bean, and I am thinking about going the custom rom way.
I own a N8010 from early 2013, and lately I don’t use it a lot, but suddenly the rest of my family (wife and children) want to start using it, and honestly I do too.
The main use would be:
Surfing the web (Firefox)
Play games
Read e-books
Listening music (local and streaming)
Watching Movies/Youtube videos (not a lot)
Take pictures and record videos (ocasionally).
All the online activities are done via WIFI (because it is an N8010, only wifi model).
I don't mind losing the following functionalities
S-Pen, and all the apps related to it
S-Apps
Samsung multiwindow
I almost don’t use Bluetooth at all, neither advanced networking, just wifi access.
I need (if exists) a rom that provides this key functions:
Multiuser
Posibility to move apps to sd card (without root or link2sd, etc.)
A friend of mine have an LG G Pad 7 with LG stock Kitkat and it does have those 2 options.
So, I want to ask you, which would be the best rom that can fulfill these requirments:
Stock Samsung Kitkat - I guess not
A custom Rom based on Kitkat?
A custom Rom based on Lollipop?
CyanogenMod 11? (I know it's Kitkat too)
CyanogenMod 12 ?(I know it's Lollipop too)
Thanks in advance, and excuse my poor english.
Plurit said:
Hi, to all. Greetings from Argentina.
I want to change the Rom of my tablet and get out from Samsung's Jelly Bean, and I am thinking about going the custom rom way.
I own a N8010 from early 2013, and lately I don’t use it a lot, but suddenly the rest of my family (wife and children) want to start using it, and honestly I do too.
The main use would be:
Surfing the web (Firefox)
Play games
Read e-books
Listening music (local and streaming)
Watching Movies/Youtube videos (not a lot)
Take pictures and record videos (ocasionally).
All the online activities are done via WIFI (because it is an N8010, only wifi model).
I don't mind losing the following functionalities
S-Pen, and all the apps related to it
S-Apps
Samsung multiwindow
I almost don’t use Bluetooth at all, neither advanced networking, just wifi access.
I need (if exists) a rom that provides this key functions:
Multiuser
Posibility to move apps to sd card (without root or link2sd, etc.)
A friend of mine have an LG G Pad 7 with LG stock Kitkat and it does have those 2 options.
So, I want to ask you, which would be the best rom that can fulfill these requirments:
Stock Samsung Kitkat - I guess not
A custom Rom based on Kitkat?
A custom Rom based on Lollipop?
CyanogenMod 11? (I know it's Kitkat too)
CyanogenMod 12 ?(I know it's Lollipop too)
Thanks in advance, and excuse my poor english.
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To answer your questions:
There are no BEST ROM here.
Every ROM/Custom ROM has its own advantages.
Just try one & if it's good for you then stick with it.
If not, then try another.
"Every" Android version has multiuser ability as Android=Linux fork (At least Jelly bean is proven has multiuser, but without UI).
The only problem is the UI(User Interface) as not all Android version/ROM provide it.
I've tried multiuser in my GT-N8000 but then decided to remove it back to single user.
It consume my internal memory space too much.
Moving "apps" into microSD is a built in feature in Android, but not all app support this.
I also seen some ROM disabled it, so....again....try it yourself.
This built in "move to SD" feature has it own disadvantages though as some files are needed to be installed into internal memory it can cause the app size after moving it to SD will become slightly or significantly bigger around 10% - 40%.
And widget apps will be broken if you move it to SD.
By using ROOT,you can move it to SD without additional 10% - 40% size.
The method is called Mount Binding Folder.
Conclusion:
Read carefully before flashing any ROM
Avoid turning your device into an expensive paperweight
Try it & if it suits you, use it as your daily driver
If not, try another
If you have any questions, ASK
....Again....avoid turning your device into an expensive paperweight
Friends,
Its been long while I turned my replacement tablet on. My requirements are clear:
1. I would like to use it as android box. Always connect through HDMI
2. Root the tab to get more control and include patch for my gamepad
3. OS should support HDMI and OTG Y CABLE
4. Always connected to WiFi - internet
5. Kill switch should never get activated
So, for these requirements, will a CUSTOM ROM works??? Will a custom ROM stop killing my tab. If so, plz suggest a custom ROM, if anyone is using.
I installed linux4tegra on this tab for now. I would like to install android in it.
Appreciate ur help in providing the answer.
I hope this thread can be useful to others.
Thanks,
SRIHARI
If you use HDMI then no custom ROM will work for you. Read the kill switch thread and be safe.
Thanks for your reply...
Hmmm... In that case, I use good one with HDMI and old one with custom ROM... Will that work.
I want internet on both laptops... And none should get killed...
Old tab with Custom ROM (it should not get killed at any time)
New tab with Stock ROM
I have my recalled Shield Tablet mounted in my truck as a music / video / audiobook / navigation device. It is currently running Trafalgar Square's AICP 7.1 N nightly ROM. Its constantly plugged in to USB power and I have had absolutely no issues with overheating. I made sure that there is plenty of airflow around it, and I never use it for resource hungry applications so I don't really worry about it. YMMV, but its a pretty awesome device for what I'm using it for.
The only way you'll get HDMI support as far as I know is to use Nvidia's original ROM, read the thread on killing the kill switch to find out which file to delete so your tablet doesn't get wiped. The only other thing I could think of if you want a custom ROM is to use DLNA to stream content...
HDMI out works fine on blisspop custom rom
Wow that's great to hear....
As of now I'm using cm13. And HDMI works as well, but no sound...
Nice 2 play with two tabs at once ...
Are there any ROMs that work well/ respond to touch quickly?
I recently pulled out my old tf201 to try to start using it again. I was able to get the last version of HairyBean working.. But it is really really slow. Like I'll click a button and maybe 30 seconds later it will respond (or tell me the app isn't responding). I mostly use it for my kids to watch shows. Once the show starts it works great, but just navigating the menus and apps to get to the shows can be excruciating. Also, I know thisdevice has WiFi issues just due to the all metal construction, but I feel like the WiFi is even slower than what it used to be when I actually used this 5 years ago or so.
I flashed a couple of other ROMs and either had a lot of bugs, or couldn't get root, or something. Does anyone have any recommendation for a ROM that works well and is actually usable? Thanks!
Anyone??!! I recently put kashmellow (tduros android M). Gapps no longer works so I didn't install that. Many people say its fast w/no gapps. But mine is barely usable. So slow. What the heck happened to these devices? Thing used to be a beast! Believe it came with ICS
I use KatKiss timduru site and xda thread, it is Android 4.4.4 ROM and it is quite fast an somewhat usable. I also have old Google Play Services 10.5.42 that mostly do not crash so even Play store works. However many new apps either cannot be installed or crash because of missing NEON support, sometimes older apk versions work. Basically I keep it for lot of old stuff that still works but don't update anything (or keep Titanium backup of apk+data and often restore back to old version when newer one crashes or needs newer play services).