A Couple Questions From A New GNexus Owner - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hey Guys! Coming here from my SGS II actually haha. I just like the feel of this phone better!
So I had a few questions to start off with.
This one is solely based on whoever may be reading this's opinion. Which kernel do you feel atm gives you a fair balance of smooth performance and good battery life (and hopefully no heat issues).
The second question is kind of two questions. Does the Toroplus get CM10 nightly's yet? It seems that theres alot of kang's with cherry picks which i guess are coming from toro? And does anyone know if pete plans to give us toroplus users some JB bugless-beast awesomeness?
Thanks for taking the time to read

I'm trying aokp atm and it runs smoothly!
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HaiKaiDo said:
Hey Guys! Coming here from my SGS II actually haha. I just like the feel of this phone better!
So I had a few questions to start off with.
This one is solely based on whoever may be reading this's opinion. Which kernel do you feel atm gives you a fair balance of smooth performance and good battery life (and hopefully no heat issues).
The second question is kind of two questions. Does the Toroplus get CM10 nightly's yet? It seems that theres alot of kang's with cherry picks which i guess are coming from toro? And does anyone know if pete plans to give us toroplus users some JB bugless-beast awesomeness?
Thanks for taking the time to read
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Hey buddy look in cm thread, I believe we have official cm10 night lies and cm 9 weeklies, and I recommended francos kernel
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I'm using MinCo which is optimized for Franco Kernel. And obviously Franco Kernel. So far smoothest and most stable ROM I have used.
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Hey guys! I sure do appreciate the responses! This seems like a super nice group of people here . If anyone has any other suggestions ill take em and thanks again!! :laugh:

Is customization what you want? Or just smooth and stable rom?
If customization, I would recommend poking around sprint Gnex dev forum. A lot of good and customizable roms there!
If smooth and stable, just stock. Really. Jelly bean is only android version that I wouldn't be disappointed even with Stock rom and kernel.
Overall, I would recommend d you to use stock for awhile and then if you're not happy with it, try popular custom roms.
Have a nice day and welcome!
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Rom: codename android 3.5 (highly recommended, even over aokp and cm10 )
Kernel: trinity (just awesome colors ) and franco
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Francos milstone 5 and nightly kernels are the only one I've tried because their good . I don't even want to try another kernel To be honest.
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Fanco over stock kernel and a stable ROM with full customization!
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What is the most awesome ROM out there?

I need the best rom for my Galaxy Nexus. IF you can guide me to the best one, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance. I need the download link.
www.Google.com
They got links to every rom
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AOKP.... find it in the dev forums.
Lazure13 said:
I need the best rom for my Galaxy Nexus. IF you can guide me to the best one, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance. I need the download link.
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honestly i think your rom will be the best and most awesome rom ever. Head over here to build it.
I have used ARHD and was very happy with it. I just switched to the Gummy ROM this afternoon and I like it as well.
The problem is no one has enough info from you. Different ROMs have different features. Because of this, "best" is largely opinionated. Read through the [ROM] threads in the development section. Try and get a feel for what features you want then ask around for which one people like the most.
My experience:
ARHD: Pretty much 4.0.2 stock. No visual changes, just performance enhancements. Nice and smooth ROM
Gummy: based on leaked 4.0.3 with major enhancements. Toggles in the drop down menu. Ability to over clock and under volt. I have not ran it very long, but so far really like it.
Hope this helps.
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k.electron said:
honestly i think your rom will be the best and most awesome rom ever. Head over here to build it.
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lol
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I was on ARHD 2.1.2 for a little while. It ran much better than stock. Then I tried bigxie's ROM and it felt much smoother than ARHD. I'm currently using it with Franco's kernel. While benchmarks don't really tell the whole story, bigxie's ROM with Franco's kernel is quite fast. I get over 3000 on Quandrant (vs 2200 stock, although I think it's an optimization issue) and over 6300 on Antutu (vs. 6000). I like it b/c it looks stock, but adds a few conveniences, like having the power widget in the dropdown notification menu for easy toggling.
From the research I have done AOKP seems to be a winner...I have no experience with it as Im waiting for the price on the gnex to come down before I pull the trigger. But its a very popular among the members I know who have switched to the gnex.
I've always know what AOSP is but what is AOKP. I hear that alot.
DammitCubs said:
I've always know what AOSP is but what is AOKP. I hear that alot.
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The answer is 3 clicks away
DammitCubs said:
I've always know what AOSP is but what is AOKP. I hear that alot.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428448
droidstyle said:
From the research I have done AOKP seems to be a winner...I have no experience with it as Im waiting for the price on the gnex to come down before I pull the trigger. But its a very popular among the members I know who have switched to the gnex.
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Score one for the fellow Fascinate owner! If he can find one of the best ROMs available on the Gnex without even having one, the answer should be even more obvious to Gnex owners. I use the Toro version of AOKP myself and can confirm droidstyle's conclusion
Terminators run on Android
AOKP is simply the best one
Try the Milestone 2, its great!
Kang milestone 2, Franco kernel oc 1.35
Best I have used.
7000 antu score
120k browser mark.
Stable no issues great battery life.
Can't complain
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Using GummyNex and franco's kernel. Best combo I have tested so far.
I recommend AOKP as well Go to rootzwiki and get the latest build
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Android Revolution HD!!! great battery life, super smooth, but completely stock look - no bells and whistles
AOKP. Awesome extras, great battery life with Franco's kernel, and super stable.
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It's tough to say what is the 'best ROM' as different users want different things from a ROM, but personally, I really rate Bigxie and AOKP.
They are the only two ROMs I'd recommend for GSM Nexus.
Regards.

I know, I know there is probably a thread out there already.

Just traded my razr maxx for a cdma nexus. Obviously I know I'm going to notice a huge difference in battery life. So my question is what rom/kernel combos are providing the best results in battery life, speed, and stability. Feel free to bash me, but, please leave me your opinion ;-)
If your title states there is already a thread... why are you making another one?
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Because I cant find the thread im looking for. Xda search sucks.
i like
aokp comes with faux123. its ****in sweet.
i always go back to imoseyons lean kernel
favorite rom is aokp.
oh check your pms
I'm on Liquid ROM 1.25 it's smooth and lasts whole day for me with about 40% left when I go to bed.
Hope this helps.
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Liquid with stock kernel?
Why did you trade your max for a Nexus? I have an offer that's why I'm asking.
Development?
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CM9 + GLaDOS 1.28 ... CM9 is super stable with lots of features and it has none of the other bloat and bugs found in other roms out there (i've tried them all crack flashing and always come back to CM9) GLaDOS is simply the best kernel out there right now especially with EzeKeel's new Wheatly governor and vibration control ... best performance, batter life and stability ... if you don't know now you know
aokp b31 with franco r121, near 5 hour screen time and got me through full day too, with 14 left.
nothing surpasses franco kernel, and the best rom with most customizations is aokp. if u wanna go lite, try slimics with franco, also beast
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This is what im talking about. Thanks
davwman said:
This is what im talking about. Thanks
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click the thanks button
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Liquid 1.25 + Lean kernel 3.0.1 = so much win
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chefdave12118 said:
Why did you trade your max for a Nexus? I have an offer that's why I'm asking.
Development?
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Maxx is great but nexus has development. Ill miss the maxx battery life though. 6 1/2 hours of screen on time yesterday
Ive been running...
AOKP 4.2.2 Milestone build and franco kernel Nightly #378 (Full Version for all features). Then a little tweaking and modding and your phone will be a beast!! Haven't flashed a new rom in almost two months that's how sturdy and bugless this rom is.
Rich8692 said:
AOKP 4.2.2 Milestone build and franco kernel Nightly #378 (Full Version for all features). Then a little tweaking and modding and your phone will be a beast!! Haven't flashed a new rom in almost two months that's how sturdy and bugless this rom is.
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Are you kidding me? This is a year old thread.
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Zepius said:
Are you kidding me? This is a year old thread.
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Reported the thread for closing.
a maguro wrote this.

Brand New To GNexus...Best ROM/Kernel Combo?

I was looking at the CM9 Nightly with Trinity kernel or stock IMM76I with Trinity kernel (if it works together...waiting for a reply).
I literally haven't used the phone yet besides speed test and then rooting/unlocking/custom recovery so....just curious to hear opinions
Aokp rom and James bond 3.1 kernel. They will give you stability, performance and fantastic battery life.
barondebxl said:
Aokp rom and James bond 3.1 kernel. They will give you stability, performance and fantastic battery life.
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I had read that AOKP is extremely buggy still....
I know even on the Kindle Fire it is as well.
Imnuts butternutz. Seriously. Lacks customization. But its smoothest I've come across
Not buggy at all
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uoY_redruM said:
I was looking at the CM9 Nightly with Trinity kernel or stock IMM76I with Trinity kernel (if it works together...waiting for a reply).
I literally haven't used the phone yet besides speed test and then rooting/unlocking/custom recovery so....just curious to hear opinions
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BAMF hands down with its stock kernal
We need a rule for 'best rom/kernel' posts. There is no such thing and there never will be.
Literally like asking, "whose the best comedian?" or "What's the best type of fruit?"
Its all subjective. Just read the description of each rom/kernel and determine which one is the best for your personal needs.
It's pretty to switch up rom/kernel combinations, especially when you first get your phone.
Try GummyNex and Franco kernel.
Also, I highly recommend you stay away from AOKP. Alot of the posts about "this phones laggy etc etc" keep coming from people who are running AOKP. Just avoid it, maybe dab in it.
CM9 is pretty good for me too with franco.
I think the best is liquid smooth and franco
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Have you thought about paranoid android? I run it with james bond kernal.. its built upon cm9.. hacked nova/market.. its a tablet hybrid. That means it gives you the function of a tablet while still maintaining the aesthetics of a phone.. its really a great rom. Its in its early stages but is still one of a kind. Check it out in either the cdma or GSM section..
I posted a screen shot of it.
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I use franco kernel with stock rom
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Stock ftw.
teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. teach a man to fastboot, and you create competency. and less threads on xda.
You should try black ice with lean kernel - great battery life, nice theme and smooth. I personally had random reboots with liquidsmooth and aokp but otherwise they were great roms.
I ran stock with Trinity kernel for a few hours then flashed Liquid 1.35 with Trinity and have been using it since. Really smooth and fast. Battery seems good thus far. Really enjoying it.
Coming from N1 as a ROM whore, so to speak, I'm sure I'll end up trying every which one.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
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Hey redrum! Nice seeing you here!
I'm not much for changing ROMs on this phone yet since I don't feel there aren't many worth using. I'd like something more reliable than a nightly. I think you remember I did say many times I am no fan of nightlies when I had the N1
The best combo I've tried so far is either LiquidSmooth plus Leankernel or CM9 + franco (or stock cm) kernel. I don't think AOKP is all that fast.
Right now, though, I run stock everything besides CWM. Still unlocked bootloader and rooted, though. Gosh, I miss 4EXT recovery
Ive had mine for a month now and have been running cm 9 the whole time......mainly used franco....which was great...tried glados which didnt like my phone much.....switched to trinity recently....clear winner is trinity...for me. Easily the best performer.....and battery life has been better so far
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Best ROM/Kernel combos
ROMS: AOKP & GummyNex
Kernels: Lean Kernel & Franco Kernels
Silky smooth Buttery Blazin' Fastness
Tons of customization
Theshawty said:
Hey redrum! Nice seeing you here!
I'm not much for changing ROMs on this phone yet since I don't feel there aren't many worth using. I'd like something more reliable than a nightly. I think you remember I did say many times I am no fan of nightlies when I had the N1
The best combo I've tried so far is either LiquidSmooth plus Leankernel or CM9 + franco (or stock cm) kernel. I don't think AOKP is all that fast.
Right now, though, I run stock everything besides CWM. Still unlocked bootloader and rooted, though. Gosh, I miss 4EXT recovery
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Hey, good to see you here as well!
Yeah, so far I'm highly enjoying Liquid with Trinity. I was going to run stock with Trinity but I just couldn't resist lol.
I'm hoping Max brings 4EXT Touch to the GNexus as well. I posted in his thread in the N1 section. Would love that recovery here.
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DJxSpeedy said:
I use franco kernel with stock rom
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So you can flash kernals to stock on gnex?
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So you can flash kernals to stock on gnex?
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ya you can flash kernels to stock rom as long as its rooted

Liquid or Aokp?

I want smoothness and customiziability(I know its not a word lol). I don't have a g-nex yet but will buy one this month,hopefully. So I just wanted to know ahead of time
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I have had the best experience with liquid rom. They just recently updated it too.
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I can speak for AOKP as a great rom stable / great features / power saver / nice performance..
As for liquid.. I was about to try it but meh they wont support spanish
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
+1 on that
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Why don´t you try both when you got your Gnex and see which one you like better?
btw, i would recommend Slim ICS (3.7) which has almost all the features of AOKP but is way faster.
There are a lot of nice Roms there, so just give them a try. No need to think about it when u haven´t got your phone yet
I have just bought my new GN and i can tell you for sure that you have to try every rom for yourself. I mean, I tried stock one (4.0.4), AOKP Milestone 5 and Foxhound 0.5. For example, I was not satisfied with battery usage of AOKP: in fact, I tried Foxhound and I am really satisfied. So, try whatever you want, it's free-of-charge man!
AOKP have one big problem - data and net drop.... Liquid hazen`t this problem....
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AOKP have one big problem - data and net drop.... Liquid hazen`t this problem....
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Wrong i havent drop any signal in months of use not a single time
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
I must say AOKP. Been using it on and off since build 28 and it's the most feature-complete ROM I have ever seen.
I'm considering either PARANOIDANDROID when the next jawdropping release hits XDA or Cyanogenmod 9. I tried Liquidsmooth, but since it reminded me so much of AOKP, I chose to stay with AOKP.
thanks everyone for their opinions it means a lot
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[Introduction] New GNex user

Good afternoon, everyone. I've been an XDA member for a while but today switched from another phone to the VZW GNex. I'm looking forward to putting this gorgeous device to the test to see what it can do and eventually try some of the killer ROMs our talented devs have built.
Welcome! You will find many knowledgeable and courteous members here with some even willing to help fix problems and issues. Hopefully you enjoy your time here and your fantastic choice in phones.
Welcome, jellybean is the way you want to go for the ROMs. ICS is as far as I am concerned outdated. Vicious, xenon HD, and aokp are great starters and I would reccomend faux kernel for the fastest and most stable kernel
I just got my Gnex yesterday and I already love it compared to my gs2. But I've noticed a lot of threads and posts on people that just got it in the last few days, crazy.
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Can't go wrong with CNA, AOKP, JBSourcery or the CM10 variants. Throw in Franco or Trinity kernel and you're gold
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Second AOKP and Franco kernel.
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Thanks for the warm welcome and advice. I'm running BAMF's Paradigm right now but I want to test drive others. I've heard about the Franco kernel but I don't know how to flash kernels yet. After I do some research I'll look into that, but at least in the meantime I can try the ROMs.
das0527 said:
Thanks for the warm welcome and advice. I'm running BAMF's Paradigm right now but I want to test drive others. I've heard about the Franco kernel but I don't know how to flash kernels yet. After I do some research I'll look into that, but at least in the meantime I can try the ROMs.
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Hey there, you flash kernels the same way you flash ROMS. Just get a .zip and install it through recovery.

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