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[Q] Most stable ROM?

I'm interested in gathering opinions about which ROM i should try out first. I'm on a bit of a slow connection here so downloading can take a bit and there are quite a few rom's listed so i'm not sure where to start.
I've been thinking of trying out Open Kang. Any thoughts on it? I've primarily used CM in the past but I'm looking for something closer to stock with minor improvements and tweaks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402341

I'd recommend that!
I've been using it ever since I rooted my phone!
Battery life is quite nice, and in his ROM control you can play around with a whole bunch of settings.
Plus his nightlies are fairly often

I use bigxies rom, now 'apex 1.0' with francos kernel and its stable and fast. I tried open kang but i went back to bigxies. I don't now why, but i like bigxies rom more.

Tranquil ice had horrible battery and reboots for me, miui was sloooowww and buggy; it was v4 btw, now I'm on gummy next .66 outstanding so far
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sinbsd said:
I'm interested in gathering opinions about which ROM i should try out first. I'm on a bit of a slow connection here so downloading can take a bit and there are quite a few rom's listed so i'm not sure where to start.
I've been thinking of trying out Open Kang. Any thoughts on it? I've primarily used CM in the past but I'm looking for something closer to stock with minor improvements and tweaks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402341
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I'm using this one since a while and it works very well. Reminds me a lot on CM.
I'll stay with this one until the CM nightlies are coming.
But I reckon if you want to use something which is closer to stock you shouldn't use this one. However some of the features are really cool. For example the possibility to change the order of the soft buttons.

Like Open Kang but Manhattan IC102 got more custom settings and using that one. Both good stable ROMs with good battery life

Android revolution HD is my fav
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Manhattan, AOKP, Apex and gummynex are all very similiar and equally stable. CM and vicious are too buggy for now imho.
I prefer aokp over apex.

I use ARHD 2.1.4
very good and stable. maybe slower in update than others, though

rootzboat v7.1 hands down!

Since you have a nexus, build from source. You'll have the stablest rom then.

I've change rom
To Apex, by bigxie, with OCUV, best battery and speed ever

Kang vs cyanogen

So thinking about flashing cyanogen on my Gnex and wondering if anyone has feedback from having flashed both?
I'm currently running AOKP and love the rom, it's stable and fast. I'm more or less wondering if cyanogen is currently as stable?
anyways, thanks for your feedback

I'm planning on sticking with AOKP at least until CM9 gets to an actual release (rather than the nightlies). I test out CM9 every week or so (hooray for Boot Manager!) but so far it just doesn't have the feature set that I've come to rely upon. Right now, AOKP has a much better selection of tweaks and features, and I've found it to be damn near rock solid.

I've been using CyanogenMod since the first release a couple months ago. It's always been just as stable as the kangs but lacks the customisation. I still prefer cm9 though, and anxiously await future updates.
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imho, codename is really good as well with a combo of fracos kernel

RTContent said:
I've been using CyanogenMod since the first release a couple months ago. It's always been just as stable as the kangs but lacks the customisation. I still prefer cm9 though, and anxiously await future updates.
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I second that

Q.Entity said:
I second that
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Third, never had an FC, crash, freeze, or reboot. BAMF is another keeper.
If you're referring to a Kang build of CM9, Kangs are built from the same source, but may contain "cherry picks" or changes that haven't been officially merged yet and the builds aren't official. This can occasionally lead to issues; just something to keep in mind.
CM has a lot of custom features that other ROMs don't (profiles, quiet hours, unrooted operation, highly customizable auto brightness (more levels than are available in other ROMs), more intensive colour customization, etc...) but lack (currently) the visual customization that other ROMs have more of.
Each ROM has it's +'s and -'s, depends what YOU want.

I've been using rob43's mod, adds a lot of features into cm9, so the "best of both worlds", i'd say.
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thebobp said:
I've been using rob43's mod, adds a lot of features into cm9, so the "best of both worlds", i'd say.
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I'll second that.
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Thanks for all the input guys, I did actually flash it, seemed very responsive and I didn't have a problem with it BUT like it's posted above, the features aren't there yet. So I went back to AOKP M4 and will stick with that for a while longer. CM9 felt smoother so once the features are up i'll probably jump ship

CM9 is currently lacking in the customization department. It's nearly stock.
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LIQUIDSMOOTH! Amazing.

If I wanted lack of customization I would stick to stock, which is disappointingly lacking in customization.
AOKP won me over. Got it running on both my phones and love it.

I prefer AOKP
Hi Guys,
just to share with you, my point of view after flashing endlessly all kinds of ROMS, upto 8th July 2012,
AOKP and CM are both AOSP based and very similar.
however i clearly feel AOKP is better in terms of Performace, batterylife and importantly CUSTOMIZATION.
a ROM needs to have a 'CUSTOM' feel. AOKP gives its users so many customization options. Please note that similar customizations can be made on CM aswell though file tweaking.
However my advise to some1 who is flashing their phone constantly in-search of the Perfect ROM, i suggest you stick with AOKP and understand that it is the best now.
AOKP is based on AOSP, raw power. Good customization and smoothness in operation.
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wonshikee said:
If I wanted lack of customization I would stick to stock, which is disappointingly lacking in customization.
AOKP won me over. Got it running on both my phones and love it.
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me too! Swept me off my feet!

AOKP is the one I keep reverting back to after I setup and try new ROMs and I save a backup of them.
Even tried Jelly Belly and really liked it, but it was way too bare bones for me. I can't live without the customization AOKP offers.
Jelly Bean and AOKP should be a great combo once that projects starts.

Which ROM is best?

I have just ordered a GSM Galaxy Nexus and I am going to root and install a new ROM on it as soon as it arrives!
What is the best general ROM? That has above average battery but great performance!
Bob Fed
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the one that has all the features you want.
seriously, go read through the dev section at the roms listed and find one you want to try.

At the moment, everyone is swarming to AOKP because it is stable and feature-rich. Try it. I bet you won't leave it lol

aokp is awesome when it comes to features and it's relatively fast but the fastest, most stable, and best battery life so far goes to cm9 nightly with francos kernel. just a pleasure to use as an everyday driver
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I was going to try a few out I was just wondering is there was one that just stood out!
I'll probably try CM9 nightlies to start with and then probably try miui as I loved that ROM on my N1!
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CM9 + GLaDOS 1.28 kernel once you've tried it you will come back to it every time

Beets. Bears. Battlestar Galactica.

AOKP best by far...everything is customizable including the nav bar...you even get the weather on your lockscreen if you want. i recommend pairing it with franco kernel build133 with stock GPU....sooooooooooo smooth

japaneezy said:
Beets. Bears. Battlestar Galactica.
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Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
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I've tried most of the ROM's and so far imho,
1. Foxhound (it's aokp, just better and no pink unicorn)
2. BAMF (it's stock, has a few glaring missing/standard things, but rock solid. I like it.)
3. AOKP (3 versions b27, milestone and b29 it was buggy, new features broke)
AOKP apparently is better but I haven't tried it and to be honest, I rather wait for Foxhound.
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At the moment, everyone is swarming to AOKP because it is stable and feature-rich. Try it. I bet you won't leave it lol
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I think it's simply because it's presented better on the forum and the fact it has thousands and thousands of posts. You should try foxhound, i bet you wont leave it. Wait for the next version though because it will probably have most if not all aokp features. (honestly, I thought AOKP rocked too and I do, but it's not the best in my opinion)

Aokp b31. You'll always go back to it.
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Aokp. Feature packed, not buggy.
Build 29 yes it had bugs. That's why it's called a build and not milestone. Bugs exist, the Aokp team fixes it almost immediately. No problem there.
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Liquidsmooth has a ton of features and a small footprint.

I have tried a bunch of roms, for my use and max battery life I always seem to find myself reflashing Foxhound 0.2.. It is AOKP but better for me.. I'm going to flash Fox 0.5 this morning and try it for the weekend. Fox just needs more themes for it..

Flukester69 said:
I've tried most of the ROM's and so far imho,
1. Foxhound (it's aokp, just better and no pink unicorn)
2. BAMF (it's stock, has a few glaring missing/standard things, but rock solid. I like it.)
3. AOKP (3 versions b27, milestone and b29 it was buggy, new features broke)
AOKP apparently is better but I haven't tried it and to be honest, I rather wait for Foxhound.
I think it's simply because it's presented better on the forum and the fact it has thousands and thousands of posts. You should try foxhound, i bet you wont leave it. Wait for the next version though because it will probably have most if not all aokp features. (honestly, I thought AOKP rocked too and I do, but it's not the best in my opinion)
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Foxhound was my first Rom after rooting then I went to CNA and now I'm on AOKP and both CNA and AOKP are better than foxhound.

I only read feature this feature that yada yada... Im stock 4.0.4, buttery smooth, Rock solid stability, Rock solid reliable, godly battery life, and you can always use that Rock solid plataform and put in the top another launcher e.g Apex wich has lot of extra features, customization theres loads of widgets minimalistic text, etc etc... So I dont see the point on changing your Rock solid stock OS for some random mod OSs.. Thats my point of view.. Upgrade to 4.0.4 vía OTA then unlock bootloader and root and then your imagination and your pocket its your limit
EDIT: just in case you need to change your baseband to fit with your carrier if you are having some kind of signal lost or any other carrier related issue like i did, flash CWM so you can reflash easy, fast and safe all kind of basebands until you find the perfect 1 for you, in my case it was the xxkl1 cuz my Carrier was not working at all with the xxkk6 that came with my IMM76D 4.0.4 upgraded
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I personally think its AOKP. I'm running build31 which is gtn better I have the COBALT theme on it
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msedek said:
I only read feature this feature that yada yada... Im stock 4.0.4, buttery smooth, Rock solid stability, Rock solid reliable, godly battery life, and you can always use that Rock solid plataform and put in the top another launcher e.g Apex wich has lot of extra features, customization theres loads of widgets minimalistic text, etc etc... So I dont see the point on changing your Rock solid stock OS for some random mod OSs.. Thats my point of view.. Upgrade to 4.0.4 vía OTA then unlock bootloader and root and then your imagination and your pocket its your limit
EDIT: just in case you need to change your baseband to fit with your carrier if you are having some kind of signal lost or any other carrier related issue like i did, flash CWM so you can reflash easy, fast and safe all kind of basebands until you find the perfect 1 for you, in my case it was the xxkl1 cuz my Carrier was not working at all with the xxkk6 that came with my IMM76D 4.0.4 upgraded
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Don't use cwm to flash radios fast and easy. That is a fast and easy way to hard brick your phone. Use fastboot to flash base bands. If something is not right fastboot wont flash it.
zippity doo da.

No best,just better

I have tried many ROMS from the DEV section and must say FoxHound is the best ROM. It is based on AOKP so it has a lot of great customizable features for your phone.

AOKP vs Cyanogen 9 vs Slim ICS?

Which rom do you like best and why?
I'm currently running CM9, Coming from the stock GSM 4.0.1, I think the battery on CM9 is heaps better but what are the others like? Thanks.
I want battery percentage (required) and possibly OC.
Also, If i was to flash AOKP is there any way to backup my homescreen? I've spent a while setting it up and it takes a while to do so. Thanks

mattwilkinson11 said:
Which rom do you like best and why?
I'm currently running CM9, Coming from the stock GSM 4.0.1, I think the battery on CM9 is heaps better but what are the others like? Thanks.
I want battery percentage (required) and possibly OC.
Also, If i was to flash AOKP is there any way to backup my homescreen? I've spent a while setting it up and it takes a while to do so. Thanks
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Aokp got more features and less stability. I prefer cm coz I can't withstand frequent reboot. Can't stay on aokp more than one day.
I am using Nova launcher. It got backup function.
But I prefer to use ROM manager + cwm to backup the whole ROM before I try sth new and risky.
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How does the battery compare? I'm on AOKP now and I find it very unstable. Once I click unlock it takes like 2 seconds for screen to come on.

I use AOKP M5 on a daily basis and I have been since M4 and its stable as a rock for me. Plus all the features are a great plus

Cm9 is too incomplete.. aokp is too slow. Slim has all the aokp features and its fast
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I too was wondering the sake, I just got my GN yesterday rooted it and first thing I did was flash AOKP because I've heard so much about it coming from a GS2. And so far I found it stable but am curious about CM9 and slim as well. So I too would appreciate some feedback
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I've been using AOKP with the tuv A1 kernel. For the most part it has been pretty stable and faster than what I was used to. The only times I have had any issue is with a lockscreen. If I use one, sometimes the phone freezes when trying to unlock. This has been frustrating for me since I am using a Seidio case. I have to remove the phone case to get to the back to pull the battery. The battery cover is a big enough pain in the ass. The case makes it worse. I have since turned off the lockscreen completely and I haven't had a freeze in 2 days.
I was kinda leaning towards slim ICS as well to test the waters on that one.

unlvmike said:
I too was wondering the sake, I just got my GN yesterday rooted it and first thing I did was flash AOKP because I've heard so much about it coming from a GS2. And so far I found it stable but am curious about CM9 and slim as well. So I too would appreciate some feedback
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so make a nandroid backup and go and try the rom.
no one can tell you the ROM is good/bad or whatever, you have to make that conclusion yourself. its like saying, rock music is the best music. some people may agree and some will disagree. will you decide the answer to it without trying it? no... just go try it.
there are WAY too many threads on "whats the best rom?" "which rom to use?" ..... just read the thread and conclude yourself.
AOKP is not slow. CM9 is definitely incomplete hence "nightly"

I have never heard of a slim rom. Wish they would port it to the Sprint GN.

I'm on CM9 but Slim is a good, lightweight, quick ROM. It has some of the features of popular features of AOKP built in. I've run it in the past, and wouldn't hesitate to run it again.

Using slim now, never got a full day out of AOKP, to unstable for me. How does the battery compare? I remember having 50% after one day with data off and 2g on on CM9, and wondering how the battery compares.

you forgot liquidsmooth!
personally, i use aokp m5 and have had no problems...

I am running the latest CM9 Nightly on my Verizon Nexus, and my Wife's Nexus is on AOKP 5.
My personal opinion I prefer CM9, is more low key and not so flashy, but still super fast / smooth, and has a great color control to really make the AMOLED screen pop.
I do like the million options AOKP 5 offers in settings, but CM9 will be getting those eventually. But something about the stripped down clean feel of CM9 appeals to me more.
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CM9 for sure its rock solid and stable and the kernel is superfast and great on battery like you said. Just wait until they put theme manager in again ... it may be there as soon as the next nightly it looks like
AOKP is unstable, I always ditch it and its getting a bit bloated for my liking and i don't find I use much of the features anyway
Slim ICS is good if you dont want any features lol

AOKP not stable and slow? Mmmm disagree from here to heaven...
Been on aokp since m4 now on m5 + Franco, run buttery smooth and great battery /feature rich.. Had not a single problem with it and wouldn't change it for anything
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Never had a single problem with AOKP and I use my phone heavily on a variety of features plus benchmark tests as well.
That was all with a dirty flash from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 builds so I don't understand where the slow or unstable is coming from.

if you stick to the milestone releases with AOKP you are *pretty much* good to go but the in between builds are always buggy ... like the build where AOKP set your bluetooth address to a generic one for and not your actual phones address, for example. I've also had random reboots with AOKP. AOKP uses it's users as the beta testers and gets bug reports from them.
the OP asked for advice and i told him my experience with AOKP, other users mileage may vary but, there is no denying AOKP non milestone releases have new bugs per release. Having said that AOKP is a beast of a rom and Team Kang are pushing the forefront for ICS features.
IMO if the OP wants a smooth rom with stability and more features properly tested and added daily you can not beat the CM9 experience on the Gnex. that is all
peace

blowtorch said:
IMO if the OP wants a smooth rom with stability and more features properly tested and added daily you can not beat the CM9 experience on the Gnex. that is all
peace
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Yep, CM9 is moving a long very nicely lately, and the pace has really picked up in the last week or so, some big development updates every other release now. Next update tomorrow or Tuesday will have some really cool features implemented.

Zorachus said:
Yep, CM9 is moving a long very nicely lately, and the pace has really picked up in the last week or so, some big development updates every other release now. Next update tomorrow or Tuesday will have some really cool features implemented.
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Agreed, CM9 has really been picking up speed now that the new build servers are online. Can't wait for the theme chooser implementation in the new builds ...
You can see that Cyanogen are really trying to set themselves apart as true professionals ... and they are

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I use AOKP M5 on a daily basis and I have been since M4 and its stable as a rock for me. Plus all the features are a great plus
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+1

PA3+ vs CM 10.1.2. Yep, another bummer. GSM only.

As we finally got CM 10.1.2 Stable Release for GNex (here), I'd like to discuss these two ROM titans.
I really like this PA3+ ROM because of its speed and really stunning interface, but I'm still swaying because of CM's team experience.
So, I'd like to hear, what you guys do actually think about this.
I outline the next main criteria for me when choosing a ROM:
Speed
Security
Battery life
I know that some of you already have installed and chosen the best ROM for you and I'd like to know your opinion.
So, looking forward to hearing from you.
-Michael.

I would recommend pa3+ its a more advanced experience. Loaded with the latest 3rd party mods, tweaks such as Pi€„ Halo„ custom navbar status bar,, etc
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"Best ROM" threads aren't allowed
But just so u know, im on iLLusion
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I'm on cm10.1.2 since yesterday and do far it's been stable.
I have turned off all animations and chosen sicksky as launcher; there is a speed-up and stability. I haven't had any hangs or fc as of yet.
In stock cm kernel too.
I used the PA that was available in mid May; when halo was still new and I wasn't impressed by the ROM. It didn't blow me away and at times felt slower than an unrooted phone
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