[R800X] Locked Bootloader rom reature requests - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all I have been thinking of throwing together a rom for our R800X with locked bootloaders tell me what you would like to see in it and what you would like to see taken out of it. I will be using the files from 2.3.3.

odst0016 said:
Hello all I have been thinking of throwing together a rom for our R800X with locked bootloaders tell me what you would like to see in it and what you would like to see taken out of it. I will be using the files from 2.3.3.
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Themes
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While I appreciate the offer, it's really not any more than theming and modifying the installed apps of the stock ROM, not an actual custom ROM. Now a port of 2.3.4 or ICS to our locked phones would be cool.
Right now I'm running the ICS theme with ADW using the ICS theme for it as well. With V6 Supercharger script and Kieran's tweaks, my Play is rocking sweet.
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What I meant to say was IF it's not anything more than theming... Funny how that one little missing word changes the meaning. That's what I get for texting replies after working 3rd shift and no sleep. I'm going to bed now before I post any more gibberish. :blush:
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netizenmt said:
While I appreciate the offer, it's really not any more than theming and modifying the installed apps of the stock ROM, not an actual custom ROM. Now a port of 2.3.4 or ICS to our locked phones would be cool.
Right now I'm running the ICS theme with ADW using the ICS theme for it as well. With V6 Supercharger script and Kieran's tweaks, my Play is rocking sweet.
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It would be cool and also impossible, as your bootloaders are locked, you are unable to flash kernels, and ICS will not boot on a GB kernel.
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I would like for the R800x to focus on gaming, I don't mined if i only had one screen, have launcherpro'ish options for cool customization. Make it so games and emulators get full power or even more( if possible on locked bootloader). then the rest like sound(EQ), camera(and all that apply.), and then all the other goodies that make it a phone. I'm more into the art side of computers, I wish i new how to program for this thing I would love to help. overall FAST and STABLE. I know that sounds easier than it is. Hope for the best. Cola6 is kinda close but i still want all my games. Don't care for the other stuff.

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[Q] WHO HAS THE BEST Custom ROM

WHO HAS THE BEST Custom ROM FOR
Xperia Play
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WHO HAS THE BEST Custom ROM FOR
Xperia Play
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What?
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Its all a matter of taste no one Rom is better they all bring different aspects to the device
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For me, stock rom + DooMKerneL is the best combo
smallest size and arguably fastest to use / navigate is cola rom
it looks plain. no fancy UI or features.
has battery % bar to if you need it
Hogwarts said:
smallest size and arguably fastest to use / navigate is cola rom
it looks plain. no fancy UI or features.
has battery % bar to if you need it
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This.
Highly recommended. Great battery life too
I'm using darkforest rc2 and I'm loving it. Has alot of the bloatware rubbish removed and has a nice ICS theme pre installed. It also can be used with the stock kernel as it's based on stock. So if I'm not mistaken there is no need for an unlocked bootloader. But that's also true of the cola RoM already mentioned.
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Easy-to-use ROM?

Hey everyone. My Mother-in-Law has the Sprint SGSII and.....she hates it! She needs the capabilities the phone offers for her business, but she is extremely frustrated with the UI of Android. She is currently running the most recent ICS update. I am curious to know, from experienced users of this phone, what the most user-friendly ROM is - considering the end user.
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DrgnRebrn said:
Hey everyone. My Mother-in-Law has the Sprint SGSII and.....she hates it! She needs the capabilities the phone offers for her business, but she is extremely frustrated with the UI of Android. She is currently running the most recent ICS update. I am curious to know, from experienced users of this phone, what the most user-friendly ROM is - considering the end user.
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I recommend the Blu Kuban Rom, its pretty much drama free. Use Odin to install a rooted version of ICS, then install CWM Recovery. Once that is installed slap the Blu Kuban ROM onto your SD card. Boot into recovery and install the ROM.
You will want to read some FAQs and guides if you haven't done it before.
Probably miui
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My vote goes for stock with Apex launcher, the feature to lock the desktop is amazing for newbie android users, grouping shortcuts, customize the bottom icons, slight theming, working good so far.
I've rooted my SGS3 & am running StrongSteve's Odexed Blue, but this is my first Android phone & rooting experience. I will definately read the stickies & FAQs before I do anything. Hopefully the Epic 4G Touch isn't too different from my SGS3.
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Stock, let the mother in law deal with Sprint especially if she uses her phone for business. Next thing ya know you get blamed if she misses a call or gets a late text.
Try a different launcher like apex or nova first. Lots of ppl also like go launcher, many themes
I have Nova launcher and I like it. Or go to settings, apps, select all, go to twlauncher and clear defaults then hit the home key to switch to twlauncher and you can make it your default for a straight Android look.
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Go gingerbread and run stock or a stock ROM with tweaks. I'd say go with either blazers 4.1 calks 3.0 or unofficial ICS gingerbread ROM. ICS is just poo.
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juggalo1300 said:
Go gingerbread and run stock or a stock ROM with tweaks. I'd say go with either blazers 4.1 calks 3.0 or unofficial ICS gingerbread ROM. ICS is just poo.
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Why GB over ICS? I'm new to Android and have only experienced ICS, so I am unaware of the differences in ease-of-use/system UI.
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someguyatx said:
Stock, let the mother in law deal with Sprint especially if she uses her phone for business. Next thing ya know you get blamed if she misses a call or gets a late text.
Try a different launcher like apex or nova first. Lots of ppl also like go launcher, many themes
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HA! She's already missing calls, butt-dialing china, mass deleting contacts, opening every installed app on her phone, etc. That's why I started his thread!
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I got my tech retarded dad an evo 3d and put an AOSP ICS rom on it for him.It seems to be working well enough. As such I cannot recommend an AOSP rom enough for simplicity and ease of use. Google is like pretty good at what they do and IMHO AOSP is the cleanest, simplest to use option available. Keep the stock launcher and just put phone, browser, text and email in it...
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DrgnRebrn said:
HA! She's already missing calls, butt-dialing china, mass deleting contacts, opening every installed app on her phone, etc. That's why I started his thread!
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No ROM is going to fix stupidity. No offense to your in laws.
That being said blu Kuban is a good choice for customizing to her specific needs. I usually refer to it as the "build your own ROM" ROM. However she may be a little daunted by the frequent updates and large amount of options. If you do choose that ROM I would highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the faq in my sig so you can send to any issues she may have with it. Also any ROM by team VeNuM, especially m'ICS or blue BOA would be a good choice as far as stability is concerned.
Ravaged Pheonix said:
No ROM is going to fix stupidity. No offense to your in laws.
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Hehe, none taken. She's not stupid, just "technologically challenged."
I can't remember where I saw the screen shot, perhaps an article on Android Authority, but I seem to recall seeing an initial setup screen shot from a GNex w/JB - shortly after Google launch party. That screen shot allowed two options, basically beginner or advanced mode. I believe I came away with the impression that was geared towards the UI too, not the setup method.
Now, I know JB ROMs are in alpha stage for the e4gt. Do you think I should wait for, what looks to be, an official JB release for the SGSII from Samsung?
Thoughts? Has anyone else seen, read, heard, or experienced this "beginner mode" on JB - or were the paint fumes at my office gettin' to me more than I thought they were that day?
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JB roms are not quite ready yet. There was some type of easy setup thing though. Honestly your best bet would probably be a simple launcher and lockscreen.
Keep it stock. Use a different launcher and remove all but one screen. Put the things she uses most on it as shortcuts, then lock it so she can't accidentally mess it up. Did that for my wife and it really helped!
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no rom will fix this try Mihome miui launcher its as simple as it can get good luck
Ive been using the TeAm VeNuM cRaCk StOck[FH23] for the past couple of days and you cant get much more simple than that. Only change I made was switch to the Apex Launcher. The battery life is incredible!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863756
DrgnRebrn said:
Why GB over ICS? I'm new to Android and have only experienced ICS, so I am unaware of the differences in ease-of-use/system UI.
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I find GB more stable then most ICS ROMs. Great battery life awesome signal and great GPS locks. Most GB ROMs are complete and done with updates due to ICS coming out. Currently ICS is still being updated and has many flaws. A lot of the devs like ruj and mijjz got their stuff in order but they update a lot and may irritate your mother in law.
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You can just keep stock and go dead simple with i launcher. It will obviously have no bugs (its stock). its just an iphone launcher

Best Custom Rom For Xperia Play

I can't seem to find a Rom that im just 100% happy with. I've tried various GB and ICS roms but still am not happy. I like to play the Asphalt racing series and every rom I've tried on still lags. My Xperia Play 4G I've had unbranded bootloader unlocked and have tried cyanogenmod 7 and 9, I've tried the official ICS, nxt, true ancestor, and various other roms. I don't understand swap file or swap partition usage. Im also a user of supercharger v6 script which im not sure if it actually works. Please advise me.
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Gin2JB or Xperia NXT (i think that's the name). Try overclocking as well. If you don't like V6, you could unsupercharge and try RAM manager from google play store.
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I am currently using darkforest 3.0.5 on my play with a locked bootloader asphalt 7 dont lag for me
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Im diggin the stock 2.3.3 rom. What can you hate about it? Everything works. Sony made sure to get most of our PLAYS functionality were forced to stick with stock to have everything working. =/
The best rom is jin2jellybean with doomkernel governator smartassV2 I/O sio 364mhz - 1305mhz
Inviato dal mio Xperia Play
NXT2JB
Doomkernel 1.4
I believe chery2k is right. Thank you all for your answers.
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I've been using the official ICS Rom forever now but I've been missing game play when I get bored. So I'm heading back stock out of the box firmware with some tweaks and bloat removal of course.
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Well i'm back in stock ville. Lol! But hell now my games are working flawlessly. Removed all Sony crap I didn't use, added supercharger script. Did some other miscellaneous tweaking and now my at&t Xperia Play 4G is back rocking.
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cheeze6661 said:
I've been using the official ICS Rom forever now but I've been missing game play when I get bored. So I'm heading back stock out of the box firmware with some tweaks and bloat removal of course.
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what ICS Official do you use ? is this what you mean ?
i plan to flash this ROM to my Xperia Play , and i plan to unlock the bootloader of my device
what you mean missing the game play ? is the game play getting more laggy on that ROM ?
Yes thats the ics Rom im talking about. I call it official because Sony has been helping that developer finish it. But asphalt 6 and 7 lag on it but very playabe. GTA 3 is unplayable.(same with all ics roms) nova 3 lags. Gingerbread is just what our xperia plays are meant to run. PsXperia games converted for GB are also unsupported. Meaning only ps1 games can play on ics are the small list of officials from the store. so if you want a gaming phone stay with a GB stock or custom rom. Im using 2.3.3 stock with lupus kernel o.c. to 1500ghz and supercharged
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Yes thats the ics Rom im talking about. I call it official because Sony has been helping that developer finish it. But asphalt 6 and 7 lag on it but very playabe. GTA 3 is unplayable.(same with all ics roms) nova 3 lags. Gingerbread is just what our xperia plays are meant to run. PsXperia games converted for GB are also unsupported. Meaning only ps1 games can play on ics are the small list of officials from the store. so if you want a gaming phone stay with a GB stock or custom rom. Im using 2.3.3 stock with lupus kernel o.c. to 1500ghz and supercharged
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hmmm so some games is still uncompatible with the ROM :crying: even the converted ps pocket games with PSXperia :crying:
but isn't ICS has improved memory management for running apps ? then why the game is more laggy & incompatible
based on your testimonial i guess i cancel my plan to unlock bootloader and flash this ICS ROM + custom kernel , for now
until markphyton can make the very stable release ( let's just hope so ) hehehe
i currently using Xperia NXT 1.3 KrisDee with stock kernel ( locked bootloader ), i found this stable custom ROM for GB and great gaming performance
but i have found a few small problem like , missing DLNA feature , cannot like track in music player ( like on facebook ) , cannot sync with senseMe & cannot charge the battery in OFF posistion
Ive had a bad experience gaming on ics. I dont necessarily say ics is unstable. It has came leaps and bounds from where it was on xperia Play its just I think these devices lack the extra hardware requirements. I.e. Cpu,gpu,ram. Gingerbread unfortunately being outdated is still the most stable for gaming. You can still achieve dlna by using es file explorer and setting up ftp with your router, pc. I access all my home files everywhere on my phone.
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Unlocking your bootloader is still not a bad $20 investment. The test point method is simple, effective, and fast. You also might be able to find flashable addons for those other options you mentioned. Just saying. Im still happy im unbranded and can flash roms and kernels at my desire.
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kgtau said:
hmmm so some games is still uncompatible with the ROM :crying: even the converted ps pocket games with PSXperia :crying:
but isn't ICS has improved memory management for running apps ? then why the game is more laggy & incompatible
based on your testimonial i guess i cancel my plan to unlock bootloader and flash this ICS ROM + custom kernel , for now
until markphyton can make the very stable release ( let's just hope so ) hehehe
i currently using Xperia NXT 1.3 KrisDee with stock kernel ( locked bootloader ), i found this stable custom ROM for GB and great gaming performance
but i have found a few small problem like , missing DLNA feature , cannot like track in music player ( like on facebook ) , cannot sync with senseMe & cannot charge the battery in OFF posistion
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Same configuration as yours, but i 'm still planning to unlock bootloader. Not for install ICS roms (i want keep this NXT Rom 1.3, is the best rom IMHO) , but because i want overclock a litlle bit, let 's say 1.4-1.6. because i see in latest games litttle lags are annoying, like Need for Speed most wanted, MC3, ...
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Same configuration as yours, but i 'm still planning to unlock bootloader. Not for install ICS roms (i want keep this NXT Rom 1.3, is the best rom IMHO) , but because i want overclock a litlle bit, let 's say 1.4-1.6. because i see in latest games litttle lags are annoying, like Need for Speed most wanted, MC3, ...
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You wont be disappointed after unlocking your bootloader. I recommend the lupus GBv5 kernel and dont forget to flash the lupus wifi modules afterwards.
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cheeze6661 said:
You wont be disappointed after unlocking your bootloader. I recommend the lupus GBv5 kernel and dont forget to flash the lupus wifi modules afterwards.
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But people reccomend me doomlord kernel. What about it? Differences?
Doomlord has moved on to newer devices. Lupus is still being updated for our plays.
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If your using pads: Xperia NXT... No doubt about it... Smooth, fast, compatible, Android 2.3.7 xD...
I dont play games that uses the pads, just the DPad, so i'm using SlimBean 3 (By CJ360), and waiting for the fix for Wifi/DeepSleep... Otherwise, is a excellent ROM. smooth and fast as hell, maybe more than GB...
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Ive had a bad experience gaming on ics. I dont necessarily say ics is unstable. It has came leaps and bounds from where it was on xperia Play its just I think these devices lack the extra hardware requirements. I.e. Cpu,gpu,ram. Gingerbread unfortunately being outdated is still the most stable for gaming. You can still achieve dlna by using es file explorer and setting up ftp with your router, pc. I access all my home files everywhere on my phone.
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cheeze6661 said:
Unlocking your bootloader is still not a bad $20 investment. The test point method is simple, effective, and fast. You also might be able to find flashable addons for those other options you mentioned. Just saying. Im still happy im unbranded and can flash roms and kernels at my desire.
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so Xperia Play HW is not good enough for ICS , hmmm so maybe the other 2011 Xperia product is laggy even on official ICS
yeah i want to unlocking the bootloader , is it worth for flashing other custom kernel ? is the differences is significant ?
and one problem is , i dont want to lose the DRM on my devices , so i prefer the testpoint method , but i find it hard to remove the sticker on the back of the phone it's very sticky , lol :laugh:
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Same configuration as yours, but i 'm still planning to unlock bootloader. Not for install ICS roms (i want keep this NXT Rom 1.3, is the best rom IMHO) , but because i want overclock a litlle bit, let 's say 1.4-1.6. because i see in latest games litttle lags are annoying, like Need for Speed most wanted, MC3, ...
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yeah right , NFS MW is lil bit laggy on Xperia Play
many user that have downloaded it & play that game on Xperia Play have the same lag experience :laugh:
is it possible b'coz the low class speed SD Card ?
btw , did you have the same problem like me on this ROM ? is it the bug or there's something wrong with the custom ROM that i have installed ? like a false step maybe ? lol
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If your using pads: Xperia NXT... No doubt about it... Smooth, fast, compatible, Android 2.3.7 xD...
I dont play games that uses the pads, just the DPad, so i'm using SlimBean 3 (By CJ360), and waiting for the fix for Wifi/DeepSleep... Otherwise, is a excellent ROM. smooth and fast as hell, maybe more than GB...
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yeah , it's fast & smooth
i hope KrisDee can contnue his work on this ROM , hehehe
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so Xperia Play HW is not good enough for ICS , hmmm so maybe the other 2011 Xperia product is laggy even on official ICS
yeah i want to unlocking the bootloader , is it worth for flashing other custom kernel ? is the differences is significant ?
and one problem is , i dont want to lose the DRM on my devices , so i prefer the testpoint method , but i find it hard to remove the sticker on the back of the phone it's very sticky , lol :laugh:
yeah right , NFS MW is lil bit laggy on Xperia Play
many user that have downloaded it & play that game on Xperia Play have the same lag experience :laugh:
is it possible b'coz the low class speed SD Card ?
btw , did you have the same problem like me on this ROM ? is it the bug or there's something wrong with the custom ROM that i have installed ? like a false step maybe ? lol
yeah , it's fast & smooth
i hope KrisDee can contnue his work on this ROM , hehehe
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Its totally worth being able to flash custom kernel. Id say the changes are significant. And removing the sticker is the hardest part of the test point method. You wont lose drm either.
TerryXP2600 said:
If your using pads: Xperia NXT... No doubt about it... Smooth, fast, compatible, Android 2.3.7 xD...
I dont play games that uses the pads, just the DPad, so i'm using SlimBean 3 (By CJ360), and waiting for the fix for Wifi/DeepSleep... Otherwise, is a excellent ROM. smooth and fast as hell, maybe more than GB...
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Slimbean.... Hmmm interesting. Didn't think jelly bean would be stable so never tried it.
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About superchargerd.

Somebody, please give me the easy tutorial to put superchargerd on xplay, please~
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Supercharger suck in my opinion the effects are tempotary. Get scripter from the market download supercharge from xda and run it
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if you installed newer roms for xperia play specially the ones that are constantly updated by the amazing devs out there to mention a few, vokal, spizzy, jjkkyu, cyrusalmighty, wedges, krisdee (sorry i forgot to mention others) you dont need supercharger script it already has the capabilities and functions of that even more :cyclops:
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if you installed newer roms for xperia play specially the ones that are constantly updated by the amazing devs out there to mention a few, vokal, spizzy, jjkkyu, cyrusalmighty, wedges, krisdee (sorry i forgot to mention others) you dont need supercharger script it already has the capabilities and functions of that even more :cyclops:
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Ya I like gingerbread based roms because they are smaller and more lightweight I try to find ones without scripts
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Looking for gingerbread for daily use

Hey guys. Well. I ending the story with ISC and JellyBean because all roms doesnt support ALL games with touchpad working,so for now i want to have gingerbread with styled UI (like holo?,or something clean),ofc GB performance and some auto tweaks for better quality,bass etc
Is there something new worth testing?
I dont understand,why people leave GB and whole new roms based at ISC or JB :/ I know there is more capabilities but this is killing the great think what is touchpad's for some games
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Hey guys. Well. I ending the story with ISC and JellyBean because all roms doesnt support ALL games with touchpad working,so for now i want to have gingerbread with styled UI (like holo?,or something clean),ofc GB performance and some auto tweaks for better quality,bass etc
Is there something new worth testing?
I dont understand,why people leave GB and whole new roms based at ISC or JB :/ I know there is more capabilities but this is killing the great think what is touchpad's for some games
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Stock .79 firmware debloated. You have guide how to do it at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2408688
And you can use ics dialer from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1637027
Try gin2jellybean
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Bakisha said:
Stock .79 firmware debloated. You have guide how to do it at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2408688
And you can use ics dialer from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1637027
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What is better with this option than other roms like Dixperia or Gin2jellybean?
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Try gin2jellybean
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Actually i did it,but this is kind of old - i think the newest roms will be better and more stable. I can be wrong,but i dont like to have old software on my phone
For now i am using Xplaystation GB v2 and.. Looks good,smooth UI,good performance,no bugs for now. But one thing makes me mad - the lock screen. Is there any addon to change lockscreen for looks like JB/ICS?
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What is better with this option than other roms like Dixperia or Gin2jellybean?
Actually i did it,but this is kind of old - i think the newest roms will be better and more stable. I can be wrong,but i dont like to have old software on my phone
For now i am using Xplaystation GB v2 and.. Looks good,smooth UI,good performance,no bugs for now. But one thing makes me mad - the lock screen. Is there any addon to change lockscreen for looks like JB/ICS?
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It all goes down to your taste. Lots of roms, lots of oprtions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
test them and find one which suits you
My opinion stock, rooted, and debloated with tweaks
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Same here, no mater what I will always go back to stock GB with tweaks, its the fastest by far all Roms, most battery efficient and honestly it feels more like YOURS as u know what u did to it, and not someone else's tweak/mods to it,
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