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Hello, im thinking about flashing a new rom on my phone but just wanted to get some input on which is the fastest / stable rom for galaxy nexus LTE version.. any input would be great thanks
I'm using the latest ARHD and love it. I haven't tried anything else so can't compare but I have no reason to flash anything different considering this is pretty perfect.
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I'm running GummyNex 0.2.9. It has great support (updated every night that I've been running it so far) and includes a few minor tweaks that add to the experience. Probably my favorite thing about it is that it includes an OC/UV kernel (that is kept updated, as well), so it makes installation of everything even easier.
I'm running zygotes 1.9 . Tried gummynex and arhd both excellent roms as well. Bench marked highest with zygotes so I am sticking with this for now. If you want stability #1 I'd say arhd.
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Which ROM is has great battery life and is the most stable/fast. I do like mods too and stuff I just don't know which to flash to get the SMOOTHEST and fastest experience plus better battery life. I'm on a 4.0.2 right now I should probably go to a 4.0.3?
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Personally, I'd go with ARHD. I've used it on my Transformer, and once I finally get around to flashing my device, that'll be the first (and most likely) only rom I put on it. Mike does a great job with his ROM's, and I haven't found one (especially on my Transformer) that I like more.
That's just my opinion. As usual, YMMV, but it's what I'd use.
mild7intl said:
I'm running zygotes 1.9 . Tried gummynex and arhd both excellent roms as well. Bench marked highest with zygotes so I am sticking with this for now. If you want stability #1 I'd say arhd.
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This is what I'm about to flash. Looked through all the roms on xda and rootwiki and this seems to be the best
maha1o said:
Hello, im thinking about flashing a new rom on my phone but just wanted to get some input on which is the fastest / stable rom for galaxy nexus LTE version.. any input would be great thanks
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can't go wrong with Peter Alfonso's Bugless Beast 4.0.3. His roms are always stable, he has a lot of experience. His roms are also on Rom Manager, which makes it easy too. He also has 4.0.2 & 4.0.1 builds
Galaxy Nexus Bugless Beast 4.0.3 cdma
What's the best overall? I'm on arhd and its pretty good just want to really know what's best. Arhd needs a 4.0.3.
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ceredics said:
What's the best overall? I'm on arhd and its pretty good just want to really know what's best. Arhd needs a 4.0.3.
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The best IMO is Zygot3 v2.0 its really smooth and great on battery life. 2nd runner up is Android Revolution HD v2.1.2. I chose Zygot3 because battery, life the T9 dialer, notification toggles, advanced power menu and modded launcher that has a settings button.
I was using RootzBoat v4 from and it was great. I got the urge and flashed a CM9 kang.
IMO the CM9 kang is iffy. Works well but getting issues where apps just randomly close. Maybe a memory issue. It comes with notification toggles and the CM9 T9 dialer which is sweet.
Rootzboat was pretty smooth. I have a backup of it. I had a battery percentage mod and CM9 T9 Dialer. No notification toggles though.
Widgetsoid toggles are flaky. They work better in CM9.
Honestly just backup your current from and start going hog wild. Almost all rooms work with 100% functionality except MIUI. Some are just more stable then others.
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arhd gets my vote
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maha1o said:
Hello, im thinking about flashing a new rom on my phone but just wanted to get some input on which is the fastest / stable rom for galaxy nexus LTE version.. any input would be great thanks
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I installed Android Revolution HD yesterday and I'm liking it, I'm noticing a bit less lag when scrolling between screens than I was on stock. I'm also seeing a little better battery life, I'm guessing 10-12 hours, where I was seeing 5-8 hours before. This ROM is worth checking out as there aren't a ton of options at the moment. This should hold me over until CM9!
I'm running the stock kernel right now with Android Revolution ROM. Anyone have a kernel on their GNex that they really like?
You're pretty limited as most of the kernel developers have gone on to 4.0.3.
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You're pretty limited as most of the kernel developers have gone on to 4.0.3.
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Pretty much what he said. Your only alternative is to use MoDaCo's 4.0.2 ROM allowing 4.0.3 kernels. But I'd just recommend using AOKP, its on 4.0.3 and you can combine that with Franco's kernel. Amazing combination and I recommend it.
I was using ARHD but he never updated to 4.0.3 as he's waiting for the binaries for 4.0.3 on Google's part. I don't fully agree with what he's doing so I moved onto AOKP. AOKP offers a lot more features that are amazing and every update just brings on new features that I really like. So you should check that out
If you want the "leaked" 4.0.3 from somewhere, use one of those rom, but might not be stable. I am using arhd with james bond kernel with 1.35 oc uv, it run like better, no crash, stable like stock. The choice is your, stable or not stable. Most of the rom out there are just diffetent name but 99% are the same.
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If you want the "leaked" 4.0.3 from somewhere, use one of those rom, but might not be stable. I am using arhd with james bond kernel with 1.35 oc uv, it run like better, no crash, stable like stock. The choice is your, stable or not stable. Most of the rom out there are just diffetent name but 99% are the same.
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4.0.3 is not leaked. It's compiled off AOSP source. And it very much stable. AOKP is also not the same as the other ROMs. Unique features such as changing color of the clock, adding PM/AM, smaller PM/AM, center clock, power saver are there. This is what separates this ROM from the rest.
Gotcha, thanks guys. There are are a few things I've been wanting to do with 4.0.3 anyway, so maybe I'll bit the bullet and switch to a different ROM. I looked into AOKP and Franco's kernel and they both sound pretty good.
Just took the plunge - AOKP with Franco's kernel. It is sa-weeeet!
zeke1988 said:
If you want the "leaked" 4.0.3 from somewhere, use one of those rom, but might not be stable. I am using arhd with james bond kernel with 1.35 oc uv, it run like better, no crash, stable like stock. The choice is your, stable or not stable. Most of the rom out there are just diffetent name but 99% are the same.
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ya i donno where you're getting your information from but running aokp has been the smoothest, most stable rom experience I've had.
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Using ARHD 2.1.1. Since it's 4.0.2 you're limited in available kernels since most are being developed for 4.0.3. But with that said I'm using Jame Bond Kernel w/ 1.35 oc and uv.
Only had one fc, other than that it's been very stable.
Another quite popular ROM is Bigxie's 4.0.3 based one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399238).
Along with Franco's kernel, this combination really flies, with great battery life!
I highly recommend it. Franco also has a market app which makes updates more convenient and also offers easy access to options such as overclocking.
Franco's is awesome. He has a handy auto-update app on the market.
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asianboy9 said:
Another quite popular ROM is Bigxie's 4.0.3 based one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399238).
Along with Franco's kernel, this combination really flies, with great battery life!
I highly recommend it. Franco also has a market app which makes updates more convenient and also offers easy access to options such as overclocking.
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Just installed it does this auto-check for you, or do you have to manually open it to check for kernel updates?
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You do need to open the app to check for updates.
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Hi everyone, just a simple question. I am looking for the best overall ICS rom for the T989 right now. Is it worth flashing now or should I wait for Jelly Bean rom or any other rom? Thanks for the help everyone.
albo23 said:
Hi everyone, just a simple question. I am looking for the best overall ICS rom for the T989 right now. Is it worth flashing now or should I wait for Jelly Bean rom or any other rom? Thanks for the help everyone.
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I'm using Darkside Evolution 3 v7 ICS rom and it works flawlessly. Best ICS rom I've ever used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623430
So far Aokp is my DD right now I like to the stock feeling of ICS and not touchwiz
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Ah dissenting opinions! So there is no de facto rom?
That's like asking what the best car is. Its subjective.
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Let the flashing begin...
Personally, I've stuck with Darkside Evolution 3 (v7) since its release. Although it looks very stock, it's very stable with an amazing kernel and battery life.
AOKP and cm9 are amazing (I'll be flashing cm9 again once we get our release candidate).
AOKP feels like cm based ROM with a little more to offer but with that being said, neither feel as stable as a stock based ROM for our phones at the present time.
You'll always get a biased opinion so I'd suggest flashing some of the more popular roms by checking each thread and good luck buddy!
albo23 said:
Hi everyone, just a simple question. I am looking for the best overall ICS rom for the T989 right now. Is it worth flashing now or should I wait for Jelly Bean rom or any other rom? Thanks for the help everyone.
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I've been wondering the same. Reading through the forums, I determined Darkside Evolution 3 (v7) was the most popular. It took a few flashes before I was able to get it working right on my phone, but it runs similar to stock. The only way you'll be able to tell if you like it is if you give it a try.
aokp..... more tweaks.... less bloats, stable, fast.
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Try ParanoidAndroid, this ROM is awesome.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752309
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I'm gonna say AOKP. I've tried all of the aforementioned ROMs and I have settled on AOKP because of the amazing battery life, customization and the AOSP theme it comes with. AOKP has also become very stable as of recently, rivaling the stability of Darkside. I used to run Darkside when it first came out, but now I can't get over the very stock feel/look. If you enjoy the tweaking, I would suggest AOKP. If not, then go with Darkside. If you want something in the middle, go with CM.
+1 on AOKP and link is in the sig. Darkside is also a great ROM just depends on your preference of touchwiz or stock. Both are the top ROMs imo.
Either AOKP or anything DARKSIDE.
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I find it funny anytime I see one of these threads and find it even funnier when I see how many people answer. Its probably easier to say what not to use....LOL
Lets be honest thousands of people use this forum and if only 20 actually answer this thread I am quite sure all of the dozen or so roms will be mentioned... This question is like mentioned earlier is subjective and no way can you find a definitive answer in here....
I hate stock but there are some advantages to it, I love CM9 but also enjoy some of the tweaks of AOKP... I just load them all up get them to how I like it and nandroid them all... Problem solved
OP good luck but instead of reading our crazy posts get to flashing
AOKP
I am on AOKP Milestone 6. Was gonna try Darkside, but liked aokp and dont see any reason to switch.
There are few things that will not work with AOKP.
1) WIFI calling
2) Audio out via the car dock.
If those are not issues, try it out.
Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has thoroughly tested both Cyanogenmod 10 and AOKP with Jelly Bean. If you have, what are the performance differences, as well as the default theming, and most importantly, battery life. I'm currently on Bugless Beast which has no modifications, so I'm not really interested in which has more features, because I'm sure they're both full of them. Currently I get around 2 hours of screen on time (CDMA Nexus), which I consider good, so If you've experienced more than that on either of these roms, please let me know. I plan on switching to one of them when I receive some good reviews. Thanks
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Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has thoroughly tested both Cyanogenmod 10 and AOKP with Jelly Bean. If you have, what are the performance differences, as well as the default theming, and most importantly, battery life. I'm currently on Bugless Beast which has no modifications, so I'm not really interested in which has more features, because I'm sure they're both full of them. Currently I get around 2 hours of screen on time (CDMA Nexus), which I consider good, so If you've experienced more than that on either of these roms, please let me know. I plan on switching to one of them when I receive some good reviews. Thanks
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1) Make a backup of your current ROM
2) Flash either AOKP or CM10
3) Try said ROM out for ~1 week
4) Make backup of that ROM
5) Flash next ROM and try it out
*** NO ONE can tell YOU what ROM is going to run best on YOUR phone. You use your phone different then other people and their experience may not be the same as yours***
This is not meant to be rude, but just the dead honest truth.
Seriously, if you're not into customizing, stock. Stock ROM, stock kernel, just stock. Unless you have Verizon since there's no JB update I don't think
If you really want either of them, here's my "short comparison"
AOKP: AOKP is probably one of the most customizable ROM out there. It has all the settings that I personally care for and use a lot. On top of that, faux kernel helps this ROM run like a boss! Not a smoothest ROM though to be honest. Also not all the features from ICS is in JB yet, so keep that in mind.
CM10: This also has a lot of customization, but not as customizable as AOKP. (That's only by few features though). CM is known for how stable it is. I personally had no issue with CM when running it on my GSM phone. However, there isn't stable version yet.
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Seriously, if you're not into customizing, stock. Stock ROM, stock kernel, just stock. Unless you have Verizon since there's no JB update I don't think
If you really want either of them, here's my "short comparison"
AOKP: AOKP is probably one of the most customizable ROM out there. It has all the settings that I personally care for and use a lot. On top of that, faux kernel helps this ROM run like a boss! Not a smoothest ROM though to be honest. Also not all the features from ICS is in JB yet, so keep that in mind.
CM10: This also has a lot of customization, but not as customizable as AOKP. (That's only by few features though). CM is known for how stable it is. I personally had no issue with CM when running it on my GSM phone. However, there isn't stable version yet.
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What gives better battery life and a faster phone overall. Faux or Franco?
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What gives better battery life and a faster phone overall. Faux or Franco?
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That again you need to decide. Every device is different. I personally had better experience with Faux (Maybe because it is stock for AOKP? I dunno)
kyokeun1234 said:
Seriously, if you're not into customizing, stock. Stock ROM, stock kernel, just stock. Unless you have Verizon since there's no JB update I don't think
If you really want either of them, here's my "short comparison"
AOKP: AOKP is probably one of the most customizable ROM out there. It has all the settings that I personally care for and use a lot. On top of that, faux kernel helps this ROM run like a boss! Not a smoothest ROM though to be honest. Also not all the features from ICS is in JB yet, so keep that in mind.
CM10: This also has a lot of customization, but not as customizable as AOKP. (That's only by few features though). CM is known for how stable it is. I personally had no issue with CM when running it on my GSM phone. However, there isn't stable version yet.
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What features has AOKP that CM9 doesnt? What kind of customizables? Thanks
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What gives better battery life and a faster phone overall. Faux or Franco?
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Faux, franco kernel makes my phone act up every now and then.
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CM10 for a stable, less buggy ROM. AOKP for customization. End of story.
Also, Faux kernel is my preferred kernel.
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What features has AOKP that CM9 doesnt? What kind of customizables? Thanks
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I never tried CM9, but if it's anything like CM10 M1, AOKP Jelly Bean latest build has a bit more features. But I could personally care less for. You should just backup your ROM and try AOKP if you ask me. If you don't like it, you can simply restore.
Cm10 to stable ROM and cleaner ROM aokp is a hacked rom
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miketoasty said:
CM10 for a stable, less buggy ROM. AOKP for customization. End of story.
Also, Faux kernel is my preferred kernel.
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Your joking right? Right?
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Dsmforlife92 said:
Cm10 to stable ROM and cleaner ROM aokp is a hacked rom
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What kind of biased comment is this?
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running Black Bean with Franco Kernel
kyokeun1234 said:
What kind of biased comment is this?
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running Black Bean with Franco Kernel
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Its just not as clean as cm10 I don't mean it sucks. Its just the way they get all those custom settings are a little more dirty coding that's all I'm saying relax, people are too sensitive on this forum.
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I really like AOKP ICS. But I'm on CM10 and CNA now, the current builds from AOKP are too buggy and unstable for me.
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Its just not as clean as cm10 I don't mean it sucks. Its just the way they get all those custom settings are a little more dirty coding that's all I'm saying relax, people are too sensitive on this forum.
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At least explain your "findings".
Saying it's just hacked up and dirty coding is a little naive.
z7nz said:
I really like AOKP ICS. But I'm on CM10 and CNA now, the current builds from AOKP are too buggy and unstable for me.
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You don't know what you're talking about. AOKP is very stable.
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JBSourcery - download it, flash it, mod it, like it, love it...
Both are great, although I'd recommend CNA. Now where's the lock?
Dsmforlife92 said:
Its just not as clean as cm10 I don't mean it sucks. Its just the way they get all those custom settings are a little more dirty coding that's all I'm saying relax, people are too sensitive on this forum.
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OK, that's all I'm asking for. You shouldn't just put negative comment like this without any good reason. I really don't think it's necessarily to say AOKP is "hacked" you know?
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Soldier-2Point0 said:
You don't know what you're talking about. AOKP is very stable.
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Yeah, but CM is a bit more stable in my taste. But nothing to write a book about AOKP is very stable, like you said.
You can't judge a rom if it isn't labeled as "stable" by the dev.
I am using AOKP since the
early ICS builds and i am using their JB versions now. They have tons of customization (and much more to come) and although they are considered nightlies (actually they are weeklies or so ) they are pretty stable and fast.
I have always used franco kernel with it and it is just great.
I currently use AOKP build 4 with franco r281, a black wallpaper, black theme and auto brightness. I get 4 hours of on screen time using the extended 2000mah battery. Besides the on screen time the rom is very battery friendly, with no random wakelocks.
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My girlfriend and I are in a long distance relationship, so I can't really help her when she has problems on her phone. I am currently with her and I've previously had AOKP and CyanogenMod on her phone. While they generally work perfectly fine, there may be issues that I can't easily diagnose from afar. What Touchwiz (non-AOSP) ROM would you guys recommend for long-term stability, optimal battery life, and features. Unlike me, she does enjoy Touchwiz....so using a Touchwiz ROM isn't a problem.
Suggestions?
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My girlfriend and I are in a long distance relationship, so I can't really help her when she has problems on her phone. I am currently with her and I've previously had AOKP and CyanogenMod on her phone. While they generally work perfectly fine, there may be issues that I can't easily diagnose from afar. What Touchwiz (non-AOSP) ROM would you guys recommend for long-term stability, optimal battery life, and features. Unlike me, she does enjoy Touchwiz....so using a Touchwiz ROM isn't a problem.
Suggestions?
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My first suggestion would be to try several to see which one she likes. If the time isn't available, then I would suggest taking a look at Triune 2. Basically, a debloated stock rom with some custom tweaks. It's what both my wife and I run, though hers isn't as personalized as mine. And if it's important, google wallet works with it.
Try miui, its like android meets iphone and sweet themes. Its probably not the most stable choice though, despite how much it might appeal to the novice android user.
Aokp is very stable, I'm on slimbean right now and its been 100% stable so far. I haven't been on a tw ics ROM since the first few hours I got my gs3 back in july. Drews stock tw jellybean is pretty stable might want to give that a try too.
I've actually been quite partial to DrewGaren's ROM's.... currently Serenity 1.2 based on an AT&T JellyBean ROM for the Galaxy Note 2, and JellyBean747, based on the latest JellyBean leaks/official builds from other carriers.
As for custom ICS TouchWiz ROM's.... haven't really used one in a while since i'm hooked on JB... but i did quite like kyanROM.
I really want her to have JB as she currently has it and surely doesn't want to go back to ICS. I'll do a nandroid and have her try out the DrewGaren ROMs first and see if she likes those. Thanks!
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I really want her to have JB as she currently has it and surely doesn't want to go back to ICS. I'll do a nandroid and have her try out the DrewGaren ROMs first and see if she likes those. Thanks!
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Well heads up if your talking d g stock tw jb rom im on it and yes its good but read through some of the few pages myself and a few members are talking about..
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Right now there's now perfectly stable stock touchwiz jb ROMs for our s3 yet as far as I'm aware, and may venture to say the aosp ROMs are more stable and have less issues. I may be wrong as I havent tried too many tw jb roms but have read quite a bit. Ariel 2.10 is a rock solid tw ics build and the upgrade to jb is minor enough I can't see why your girlfriend would mine it until a better tw jb ROM is out.
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My girlfriend and I are in a long distance relationship, so I can't really help her when she has problems on her phone. I am currently with her and I've previously had AOKP and CyanogenMod on her phone. While they generally work perfectly fine, there may be issues that I can't easily diagnose from afar. What Touchwiz (non-AOSP) ROM would you guys recommend for long-term stability, optimal battery life, and features. Unlike me, she does enjoy Touchwiz....so using a Touchwiz ROM isn't a problem.
Suggestions?
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Where she live? If were close ill give here her a hand
I kid I kid. Wannalite is a ICS stable TW rom. Either that or MIUI. But its still experiancing some growing pains and not quite 100 percent stable.
I'm running JB TW from TeamInsomnia with Ktoonz kernel with absolutely no issues.
Turn your gf into a flashaholic!! Lol
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