Hello,
I am using Nexus 5 on stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow (MRA58N).
I read that Xposed framework is finally working on 6.0 (as well as GravityBox).
So I decided to give a try, but I realized that I need to root my device first. Then I started reading about custom kernels. Then I started looking through all the great custom ROMs that are availble at XDA....
Which option is the best for now for Nexus 5? Are those custom ROMs really that good compared to stock 6.0?
So I can't make my mind, what should I do?
1. Stay on stock (bo-o-o-o-o-oring)
2. Root and install Xposed
3. Get a custom ROM
What I want - more customization, 100% stability, good performance, good battery.
Can you guys give me some advice?
P.S.: I have a lot of experience with custom ROMs, I installed a lot of that on my HTC Desire and even installed Android on my HTC Touch Cruise (that came with Windows Mobile). On my Nexus 5 I tried MIUI and I loved it, but every time I still comeback to the stock Android.
1 or 2 or a few layers roms like Chroma I guess (I didn't tried). CM based roms aren't stable enough for now.
Xposed and Gravitybox are at early stage so if you need 100% stability, stay on full stock.
Primokorn said:
1 or 2 or a few layers roms like Chroma I guess (I didn't tried). CM based roms aren't stable enough for now.
Xposed and Gravitybox are at early stage so if you need 100% stability, stay on full stock.
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thanks for a quick reply!
what about battery life on custom roms or kernels? can you actually feel the difference?
BazingaOG said:
thanks for a quick reply!
what about battery life on custom roms or kernels? can you actually feel the difference?
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Nope but you can feel it by using custom apps like Amplify.
Custom roms and kernels don't really help for battery life. FYI http://elementalx.org/the-truth-about-kernels-and-battery-life/
Hi everyone. So far i've been using Skyhigh 3.5 because this one was the most balanced one in terms of functionality, battery life, and others. It's been the only custom rom i ever tried on this rom.
But now it's laggiest than ever and i'm tired, and i don't rely on any valid warranty period. So, i'm ready to try it, as i heard that marshmallow roms are performing good and smooth. Really good news!!
Questions:
1- If i have the lastest TWRP 2.8.7.1 (the one i have), can i just install it over the skyhigh just like that? Of course, with mobile odin.
2- Will i see many difference in battery performance? I know that every full custom rom has worst battery life than, for example, a skyhigh.
3- If after a while, i prefer to go back to the skyhigh, can i just install it over the marshmallow? I ask this to avoid conflict with different bootloaders or different issues that i could find.
Thank you very much everyone!!!
I've tried many custom ROMs and keep switching, so I'd like to ask everyone which is the best for everyday use and why so?
LittleOsorio said:
I've tried many custom ROMs and keep switching, so I'd like to ask everyone which is the best for everyday use and why so?
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Which did you like that use it Every ROM it's Good...i recommend my AlekOS and XOS
LittleOsorio said:
I've tried many custom ROMs and keep switching, so I'd like to ask everyone which is the best for everyday use and why so?
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Every person is going to give you a different answer. Different users use different features....you have to evaluate what is the perfect rom for you. The best way to do this is to take a current TWRP backup and try a few. You can always restore your backup. Be aware the marshmallow ones all have significantly shorter screen on time than the 5.0.2 or cm12.1 did but of course have the latest features (and eliminate the lag the stock 5.0.2 had).
I personally stuck with the original marshmallow rom...it's been tested the most (by alcatel) and anytime you start cramming in parts of other roms to "customize" it you increase the chance of bugs.
Greetings, OP6 community
In every phone's life there's a point when developers are no longer motivated in making high quality updates (which is kinda expected). With every update system gets slower and less reliable. You know the drill
Therefore, then comes the time to flash a custom ROM / get rooted.
So, is it about time to switch to a custom ROM for OP6?
Sure, a lot of you guys use custom roms basically from the day one, but the question is – will the custom experience be better than stock one at this point?
If yes, could you please recommend most reliable (stable), fast and smooth ROM there is?
Thanks.
Not really.
Using stock Rom with root since day 1 and never felt my system getting slower or feeling for any other reason that a custom Rom is needed.
I am pretty sure that a factory reset will make your device fast as new.
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Elegiacal said:
Greetings, OP6 community
In every phone's life there's a point when developers are no longer motivated in making high quality updates (which is kinda expected). With every update system gets slower and less reliable. You know the drill
Therefore, then comes the time to flash a custom ROM / get rooted.
So, is it about time to switch to a custom ROM for OP6?
Sure, a lot of you guys use custom roms basically from the day one, but the question is – will the custom experience be better than stock one at this point?
If yes, could you please recommend most reliable (stable), fast and smooth ROM there is?
Thanks.
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I use a custom ROM for privacy (no google).
The most stable ones with 10.3.0 firmware are currently Omnirom, LineageOS (Unofficial), and crDroid. Syberia is also good but Russian based (some concerns obviously).
tehL5ML2NUE said:
I use a custom ROM for privacy (no google).
The most stable ones with 10.3.0 firmware are currently Omnirom, LineageOS (Unofficial), and crDroid. Syberia is also good but Russian based (some concerns obviously).
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"Some concerns" ? This is an Open-Source project, anyone can check every line of code, this seems a little bit paranoid (no pun intended)
Hey all the custom ROMers here. I hope you all are doing great. What ROM you are currently running on your P7/P7P and why? I'm pretty new to android root scene and looking forward to install custom ROM on my P7. Any answers would be appreciated!!
harkirtancr7 said:
Hey all the custom ROMers here. I hope you all are doing great. What ROM you are currently running on your P7/P7P and why? I'm pretty new to android root scene and looking forward to install custom ROM on my P7. Any answers would be appreciated!!
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Custom ROM and ROOT is difference
With custom rom, u will get more features which lack from stock, more battery life
With root u will have more control of system ...
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Custom ROM and ROOT is difference
With custom rom, u will get more features which lack from stock, more battery life
With root u will have more control of system ...
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Oh sorry for the confusion. I'm fully aware of that but just wanted to know what people are using out there.
harkirtancr7 said:
Oh sorry for the confusion. I'm fully aware of that but just wanted to know what people are using out there.
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U can try yourself, it just depends on what u need, what u like
I'm on stock. In my opinion don't make sense to flash custom ROM on Pixel. That device is really optimized on stock. You never know when Dev stop development ROM. Yes... They always are sure never will be stopped. Many times I heard that and they stopped. I need really stable software to use daily. I used lot of ROMs. Even now official crDroid was stopped for 7pro. So I don't think so is good choice to flash custom if stock is enough optimized. Off course this is just my opinion.
krkhaha said:
I'm on stock. In my opinion don't make sense to flash custom ROM on Pixel. That device is really optimized on stock. You never know when Dev stop development ROM. Yes... They always are sure never will be stopped. Many times I heard that and they stopped. I need really stable software to use daily. I used lot of ROMs. Even now official crDroid was stopped for 7pro. So I don't think so is good choice to flash custom if stock is enough optimized. Off course this is just my opinion.
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I thought like you before
But battery life of stock p7 is so bad, i can't stay 1 day without charging the phone.
SOT is only about 4,5 hours. With evolution x, i have about 6-6,5h
Maybe it's the best thing that i want
I can't link the rom I use due to the rules.
wangdaning said:
I can't link the rom I use due to the rules.
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You maybe not be able to link it but nothing in the rules stopping you naming it. What people then search for on Google is down to them
andy242 said:
You maybe not be able to link it but nothing in the rules stopping you naming it. What people then search for on Google is down to them
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True, I am running Crooked. It is made by well known people, good people. I won't link as I said.
hungragezone said:
I thought like you before
But battery life of stock p7 is so bad, i can't stay 1 day without charging the phone.
SOT is only about 4,5 hours. With evolution x, i have about 6-6,5h
Maybe it's the best thing that i want
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Yes. Your sot is really poor and I can understand you switched to custom ROM. My sot is 8 hours minimum.
krkhaha said:
Yes. Your sot is really poor and I can understand you switched to custom ROM. My sot is 8 hours minimum.
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How can u get it with stock ?
you will not get any extras from custom roms if you switched from official system , users who have xiaomi devices with cutting edge specs but poor software like miui might do so , but you have all the things you want in stock android , you might flash custom karnel for more perfomance and longer battery life ,but stock equals stability and reliability especially for pixels
fly_hunter said:
you will not get any extras from custom roms if you switched from official system , users who have xiaomi devices with cutting edge specs but poor software like miui might do so , but you have all the things you want in stock android , you might flash custom karnel for more perfomance and longer battery life ,but stock equals stability and reliability especially for pixels
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Don't get me wrong, stock lack a lot of things that make your phone better function
you have magisk and its modules , you have custom kernels that improve battery life and perfomance , what do you want more than that , this can cover the extras you talk about , custom roms that are heavily modified than the rubbish miui skin is a headache , custom roms devs dont care much about tracking and fixing bugs , when you install custom roms you know that there is a deal , you get those useless extras , in exchange for stability and reliability
note , my words applied just for the pixel stock roms , not for third party rubbish like miui and oneui and their brothers
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you will not get any extras from custom roms if you switched from official system , users who have xiaomi devices with cutting edge specs but poor software like miui might do so , but you have all the things you want in stock android , you might flash custom karnel for more perfomance and longer battery life ,but stock equals stability and reliability especially for pixels
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I'll get from a custom ROM whatever I add to said custom ROM, which, agreeably isn't much over stock, lol
I like the minimalist approach, pitch black, system fonts/icons, and battery styles are the only thing missing from stock, as far as I'm concerned.
NepoRood said:
I'll get from a custom ROM whatever I add to said custom ROM, which, agreeably isn't much over stock, lol
I like the minimalist approach, pitch black, system fonts/icons, and battery styles are the only thing missing from stock, as far as I'm concerned.
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It works though, and I love it.
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you have magisk and its modules , you have custom kernels that improve battery life and perfomance , what do you want more than that , this can cover the extras you talk about , custom roms that are heavily modified than the rubbish miui skin is a headache , custom roms devs dont care much about tracking and fixing bugs , when you install custom roms you know that there is a deal , you get those useless extras , in exchange for stability and reliability
note , my words applied just for the pixel stock roms , not for third party rubbish like miui and oneui and their brothers
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No, no no, It is better on it's own, it just is, no question!
I have not done the hack for dm and then setting a kernel, no no, it just works
Crooked is pretty much stock with minimal changes, why we love it
NepoRood said:
I'll get from a custom ROM whatever I add to said custom ROM, which, agreeably isn't much over stock, lol
I like the minimalist approach, pitch black, system fonts/icons, and battery styles are the only thing missing from stock, as far as I'm concerned.
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krkhaha said:
I'm on stock. In my opinion don't make sense to flash custom ROM on Pixel. That device is really optimized on stock. You never know when Dev stop development ROM. Yes... They always are sure never will be stopped. Many times I heard that and they stopped. I need really stable software to use daily. I used lot of ROMs. Even now official crDroid was stopped for 7pro. So I don't think so is good choice to flash custom if stock is enough optimized. Off course this is just my opinion.
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I wondered the same thing.
Pixel devices are known for its Stock Pure Android experience.
I see know reason to install a custom rom on a pixel phone as the trade off isn't worth it.
A custom kernel ill probably flash one day but i really want to keep my Pixel Un-Rooted..