[Q] Nervous about roms - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

So I just installed the Jelly Bean AOKP rom and I am nervous about if the rom is legit and worried passwords and stuff like that might get stolen. Is there a way to verify if the rom is ok? Thanks
The rom is
aokp_d2att_jb_build-5.zip

The ROM is a very legit ROM
Every ROM here is legit
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jrock2004 said:
So I just installed the Jelly Bean AOKP rom and I am nervous about if the rom is legit and worried passwords and stuff like that might get stolen. Is there a way to verify if the rom is ok? Thanks
The rom is
aokp_d2att_jb_build-5.zip
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To assure you man for all ROMS on ur android there basically only used for upgrading ur os/ having themes and making ur phone look bad ass. They do not steal any of yourself they are just the ****in best devs ever xD

I have been flashing ROMS since my join date here at xda and never had an issue. You would definitely here about it if it did happen. You can trust the devs work.
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I've even heard iPhone sheep trying to use this as a reason why being able to run a custom ROM isn't the greatest thing. If you're downloading a ROM from some random website that nobody has ever heard of, I might be a little worried. But this is XDA. It's like the Gizmodo of phone modding sites. Chances are if there was some malware or something built into a ROM that someone here created that stole your personal information for the developers own personal use, something would have probably come up already, and you probably wouldn't see that ROM anymore, nor the developer on this site.

Coming from an iPhone community, I can easily say that the android community is by far more helpful in solving issues without making you feel like a complete idiot. I have been on following most of the popular ROM's here and find that the moderators keep a close eye on the forum postings and the Dev's have a long reputation of compiling there versions of ROM's for everyone. Stick to the forums and read before you flash so you can see what are the latest issues with which ever rom you decide to flash, to be honest i was more afraid of the IMEI deletion than security but have been flashing nightlys without any issue. My 2cents

The only thing I know that could happen is if you get a phishing text asking for your info but that's on on all smart phones like Android ios and wp lol
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Thanks for the input. I feel a little safer now.

darksora145 said:
The only thing I know that could happen is if you get a phishing text asking for your info but that's on on all smart phones like Android ios and wp lol
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simple rule. If it seems fishy... it's probably phishy.
ItsMyAndroid: Yea... the IMEI deletion seems to be the most worrying thing. Making a backup was the first thing i did when it was possible (which was shortly after i got my S3).... and while everything was fine at first, eventually i did fall victim to it. And thankfully at that time there was also that workaround to get it reloaded onto the phone and make sure it wouldn't be lost again, which i did.

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S3 forum seems to be less cluttered with roms...(reworded)

Where are all the devs? Is it me or does it seem that only several roms are on the first page of the Development forum? btw im not referring to the Original Development forum lol... It kinda surprises me with all the hype surrounding this phone that there aren't more roms being cooked up... Im by no means complaining im happy with Blazer but just surprised.
It'll pick up the gs2 was a little sluggish out of the gate too
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I dont get what ROMS people are looking for. You have touchwiz, and there is only so much that can be done with that, and you have aosp...so much can be done with that. ROMS can only be modified so much and still be fuctional. If your comparing it to the epic, or the evo or something, your probably taking about themes. I noticed a lot of the same crap, it just looked different and "dev-c" called it a rom, but it was the same thing 'dev-b" did, that was the same thing "dev-a" did, each one just looked different, or had different apps added or removed.
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I dont get what ROMS people are looking for. You have touchwiz, and there is only so much that can be done with that, and you have aosp...so much can be done with that. ROMS can only be modified so much and still be fuctional. If your comparing it to the epic, or the evo or something, your probably taking about themes. I noticed a lot of the same crap, it just looked different and "dev-c" called it a rom, but it was the same thing 'dev-b" did, that was the same thing "dev-a" did, each one just looked different, or had different apps added or removed.
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Spot on. Original dev is pretty the only real dev, and its moving quite fast.
Cm9 here already works better than my old phones cm9.
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Im not into roms anymore. Theres always something missing from the roms that stock had and then i end up going back to stock for it.
DroidBabe said:
Im not into roms anymore. Theres always something missing from the roms that stock had and then i end up going back to stock for it.
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Well, if you're you're referring to AOSP, then that's correct, because that's what it is. AOSP is stock, barebone google android; no touchwiz, sense, motoblur, etc; those features are tied into the framework of that rom.
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Well, if you're you're referring to AOSP, then that's correct, because that's what it is. AOSP is stock, barebone google android; no touchwiz, sense, motoblur, etc; those features are tied into the framework of that rom.
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No I was referring to all of the roms not just aosp.
Yep the "devs" are hard at work on cynogen and aokp and doing amazing at it.. ......... they all deserve some thanks and recognition. We are maybe only a few weeks away from a really truly functional jb build. We Are fortunate to have real devs
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A couple devs just made it over and are cooking up some stuff.
Unless it gets pushed back like everything else Sprint has done, this phone should get a JB update most likely in August. Once it's updated and source is released I think you will see a lot more ROMS. I think they might be getting a little bored with ICS (even though there inst much difference between the two)
I should of been more specific. Lol I was talking about my rom experience from the SG2. I have yet to try out roms on the SG3.
I would just like to say I am entirely satisfied with the progress being made and as soon as I can comment in that forum I will tell them personally. I also intend to donate. That is probably the best way to get things moving. :laugh:
yousefak said:
Spot on. Original dev is pretty the only real dev, and its moving quite fast.
Cm9 here already works better than my old phones cm9.
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Unless it gets pushed back like everything else Sprint has done, this phone should get a JB update most likely in August. Once it's updated and source is released I think you will see a lot more ROMS. I think they might be getting a little bored with ICS (even though there inst much difference between the two)
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I think August is a bit generous. The Epic was supposed to have Froyo August 2010 but didn't get it until March 2011. I'd be very surprised to see JB on this officially before October.
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Wicked sensations it's on its way soon. Read the ROM threads. Plenty of devs helping support other roms while they make theirs.
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The Root said:
Wicked sensations it's on its way soon. Read the ROM threads. Plenty of devs helping support other roms while they make theirs.
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I really don't consider myself a dev. Its one of those roms that everybody is saying is not "dev ". I actually agree, but some people still enjoy. But thanks though. But I think we still have some great all around devs in both sections. I'm sure more will come, but I'm definitely happy with what we have right now.
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This phone has been in circulation for what... 2 months? Oh how beggers love to be choosers. This thread is disturbing, with all this "real dev" mumbo. Those that can write from scratch are few and far between. Don't take away from those whom spend countless hours tweaking leaks and source, allowing us the opportunity to choose what fits our likings.
Congrats OP! Way to demotivate those who are putting in the long hours. Until you can do what the "non devs" can do, I say ZIP IT!
Q&A or not, this thread should be closed!
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Yeah I realize most devs are hard at work on JB... Like i said im not complaining cuz like one usuer said there isn't much to improve upon with this phone even with stock touchwiz... Coming from the E3d forums a new rom would pop up every week practically... but i see this is a different animal... Just cool to get everyone's opinion thats all...
Visionikz03 said:
Yeah I realize most devs are hard at work on JB... Like i said im not complaining cuz like one usuer said there isn't much to improve upon with this phone even with stock touchwiz... Coming from the E3d forums a new rom would pop up every week practically... but i see this is a different animal... Just cool to get everyone's opinion thats all...
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Well, ya kinda started a fire storm. I'm not trying to be rude, but you should've navigated through the dev forums before posting this. Not saying the replys are your fault, but some of them are low blows to those who put lots and lots of time.
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1brainsurgeon said:
Well, ya kinda started a fire storm. I'm not trying to be rude, but you should've navigated through the dev forums before posting this. Not saying the replys are your fault, but some of them are low blows to those who put lots and lots of time.
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Not to point out the obvious but, it seems like you are the only one taking offense and creating a "fire storm". It didn't read to me like he was putting anyone down but, asking an honest question. The devs we have are great. Wouldn't trade them for anything. We are lacking in quantity though. Rather have quality than quantity so I'm perfectly ok with that. I guess I'm just confused by your comments though because I was looking for the trolls and flames and didn't see anyone taking offense to his question. Either way we are all entitled to our own opinions. I agree with both of you but, not your particular attitude. *shrug*

Update my rom

I am running Andi Bones Sense rom, 2.3.4, I was going to upgrade to another rom like UKB, but I see that many are having some kind of problem, and I don't have time for BS problems.
I don't want to be updating every week, or month, so maybe someone can point me to something that works, and has been working for more than a couple of months without issues.
Is there a newer bootloader I should have also, I look through here then I end up not doing anything , because what I have works, what does not work is my browser speed sucks many times, but I think this is a Verizon problem.
Don't refer me to read 400 pages of BS
What a great attitude.
Stick with Andybones stock if you want something that works. Either that or try Justin's SenseM ROM.
Hope this wasn't too much BS for you.
Jizzylax said:
What a great attitude.
Stick with Andybones stock if you want something that works. Either that or try Justin's SenseM ROM.
Hope this wasn't too much BS for you.
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Thank you.
Jizzylax said:
What a great attitude.
Stick with Andybones stock if you want something that works. Either that or try Justin's SenseM ROM.
Hope this wasn't too much BS for you.
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That last sentance was golden, Jizzly.
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All depends on what you consider BS problems. I'm sure your infinitely busy schedule doesn't allow you to elaborate much, but what is essential to me may not be essential to you. UKB worked great for me for a Sense Rom, but I simply prefer the AOSP UI. I've had issues with the camcorder on most AOSP Roms, but I never use it, so it isn't an issue to me.
I have a small piece of advice for you though. You may see development threads as "400 pages of BS", when in fact there is a ton of valuable info contained within. It's a small wonder that you have enough time to post on here and tell us to help you, as well as time to flash Roms to your phone, but can't be bothered to read a thread to see what works and what doesn't work. Do yourself a favor and stay with Andybones Stock. If you start blindly flashing other Roms, you'll inevitably catch snags here and there and I'm sure people are going to not want to help someone who flatly refused to read any info on what they flashed.
I was going to suggest he flash the Chinese leak that specifically says "do not flash of a Verizon user", but I figured that would be too cruel.
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Lino. said:
I don't want to be updating every week, or month, so maybe someone can point me to something that works, and has been working for more than a couple of months without issues.
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Wow, I can't keep from flashing something new every week.......let alone every month.....there's just so many choices.....flashing ROM's is like being addicted to crack......and really, how long does it take to make a back up, flash something, test the features you want and then wipe and restore your back up if you don't like it..........it's not like you're installing OSX on a PC or something, now thats a chore that I've done on numerous occasions....lol
Lino. said:
I am running Andi Bones Sense rom, 2.3.4, I was going to upgrade to another rom like UKB, but I see that many are having some kind of problem, and I don't have time for BS problems.
I don't want to be updating every week, or month, so maybe someone can point me to something that works, and has been working for more than a couple of months without issues.
Is there a newer bootloader I should have also, I look through here then I end up not doing anything , because what I have works, what does not work is my browser speed sucks many times, but I think this is a Verizon problem.
Don't refer me to read 400 pages of BS
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stick with the rom you are running, clearly you dont have the patience to move to ics or anything but a stock based rom
nitsuj17 said:
stick with the rom you are running, clearly you dont have the patience to move to ics or anything but a stock based rom
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Clearly he needs some DIX
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nitsua98 said:
Clearly he needs some DIX
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I concur. His bad attitude may be the result of lack of Dix.
honestly, i understand his frustration. the number of times I've heard someone say a rom us stable, only to load it up to realize it isn't, is frustrating.
funky_snowman said:
honestly, i understand his frustration. the number of times I've heard someone say a rom us stable, only to load it up to realize it isn't, is frustrating.
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What isn't stable for you is probably considered stable by a lot of other people.
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funky_snowman said:
honestly, i understand his frustration. the number of times I've heard someone say a rom us stable, only to load it up to realize it isn't, is frustrating.
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for those that need really stable (though even the stock rom could be argued against as being stable by some) working roms, they *need* to remain on the stock rom...its as simple as that (or at least stock based roms)
source built roms and rom ports are almost guaranteed to have some issues at some point, and if you cannot deal with that.....
just use stock rooted, and enjoy
400 pages of threads to read one person the camera does not work, the other has not data, another has a virus, someone else has rabies, I would spend days reading that thread if not weeks most likely, and in the end decide, no way.
This is my primary phone, and flashing roms can lead to hours of work.
I am definitely going to stay with what I have now, I don't have the time to play around with roms, there are more important things to do in life.
I will keep reading and maybe try something I like, but I mainly did not want bloat ware, and I don't like control from a carrier on a device I bought and paid for.
So much easier owning cars.
Lino. said:
So much easier owning cars.
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So sell your phone
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So sell your phone
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Can I steal your signature? ViperDix unite.
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Can I steal your signature? ViperDix unite.
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Only if you make it rainbow
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nitsua98 said:
Only if you make it rainbow
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Lol okay.
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nitsua98 said:
What isn't stable for you is probably considered stable by a lot of other people.
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clearly.
Lino. said:
I am running Andi Bones Sense rom, 2.3.4, I was going to upgrade to another rom like UKB, but I see that many are having some kind of problem, and I don't have time for BS problems.
I don't want to be updating every week, or month, so maybe someone can point me to something that works, and has been working for more than a couple of months without issues.
Is there a newer bootloader I should have also, I look through here then I end up not doing anything , because what I have works, what does not work is my browser speed sucks many times, but I think this is a Verizon problem.
Don't refer me to read 400 pages of BS
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These guys do this for fun, and for free. They build something they like, then freely share it with us. To call their work bs us an insult. If you don't want bloat and just want stable functionality, buy an Iphone. You ask someone to tell you what to use. The only way we know is by reading. You ask us to do the work for you. Respect what these guys do. You don't contribute. At least show some appreciation.
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[Q] [REQ ROM PORT] This is a CM10 plus S Pen support ROM we NEED IT!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996038
Above is the link to the 7100 ROM it looks amazing.... What does it take to make this flash-able onto our T Mobile devices... If it doesn't include a radio couldn't we just flash it? I am too scared to flash and try...its less scary to post a new thread ask you to try...haha. If a devo could shed some light or a brave soul could "test" it that would be great.
RamboDroid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996038
Above is the link to the 7100 ROM it looks amazing.... What does it take to make this flash-able onto our T Mobile devices... If it doesn't include a radio couldn't we just flash it? I am too scared to flash and try...its less scary to post a new thread ask you to try...haha. If a devo could shed some light or a brave soul could "test" it that would be great.
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You can flash it. If you want to lose your radio. Unfortunately even if the 7100 rom does not include radio we have significant differences in our hardware that causes the radio not to work. Most likely something in the ril or kernel I believe (I could be wrong about the reasons). We dont have an AOSP kernel for the 7105 or tmo version.
Thank you sir... man, I really want that ROM. Was using XquiziT's ROM but the was having a couple problems with it and now the future for it looks bleak. (What I liked so much was the AOSP parts added in) Going to give Saurom a go now I guess.
Try cmenards stuff its very good. Or thst ptrme guy he is for real.
Stay away from animalmo and virus stuff...no good
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ssCISengineer said:
Try cmenards stuff its very good. Or thst ptrme guy he is for real.
Stay away from animalmo and virus stuff...no good
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Haha remember when "VIIRU§" tried to get donations to shake us down for a new computer? Now he's been AWOL for a week. And people got mad at me for being dubious about him :-/
brashmadcap said:
Haha remember when "VIIRU§" tried to get donations to shake us down for a new computer? Now he's been AWOL for a week. And people got mad at me for being dubious about him :-/
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I did the same exact thing!!
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brashmadcap said:
Haha remember when "VIIRU§" tried to get donations to shake us down for a new computer? Now he's been AWOL for a week. And people got mad at me for being dubious about him :-/
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WHAT ABOUT ME?! do you remeber how they treated me! I remember how they did you too and a few other guys that have a little sense. But you know what it taught me....it showed me who actually has some brains here.
Its funny how things turn around huh ? We were the hated ones!
Guess what we are now?
The anti-virus
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ssCISengineer said:
WHAT ABOUT ME?! do you remeber how they treated me! I remember how they did you too and a few other guys that have a little sense. But you know what it taught me....it showed me who actually has some brains here.
Its funny how things turn around huh ? We were the hated ones!
Guess what we are now?
The anti-virus
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Lol anti-virus that's a good one
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Boy i sure hope we get a aosp rom like that. Why is their development so far ahead of us?
The international variant always gets devs quicker than us variants. you gotta realize its available to more people than the us variant. but we will catch up dont worry
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The international variant always gets devs quicker than us variants. you gotta realize its available to more people than the us variant. but we will catch up dont worry
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I am TRUSTING you!!! Don't let me down.... LOL (Ref: "..but we will catch up..")
we need some devs solely working on what needs to be done for porting from one device to another. the fact that the ROM even functions on our device without modification should be a decent indicator of how close we are.
look in the US SGS3 section, 4 variants all with small differences and porting roms between those 4 is a piece of cake.
if someone could make a stand alone CWM.zip that we flash after a N7100 ROM that gave us back the radio it would be perfect. then we could just run any N7100 rom we wanted, no porting needed.
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we need some devs solely working on what needs to be done for porting from one device to another. the fact that the ROM even functions on our device without modification should be a decent indicator of how close we are.
look in the US SGS3 section, 4 variants all with small differences and porting roms between those 4 is a piece of cake.
if someone could make a stand alone CWM.zip that we flash after a N7100 ROM that gave us back the radio it would be perfect. then we could just run any N7100 rom we wanted, no porting needed.
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well as much as i love the note 2 if we don't get any aosp love soon ill probably swap devices with my wife. at least her sg3 has cm10/aokp. again not complaining, i just hope development picks up. i was thinking about getting a nexus 4 to tide me over but i hate lg. if anything i still hope the note 2 see's android 4.2.
I am curious. I have had CM/AOKP for years with my other phones. With this one seems a lot of the features I really love are here. What do you feel is missing from TW that AOKP/CM gives you. I am not a fan of TW colors but overall it is good (and I xan theme colors away). Only thing I really miss from AOKP is the wigets popup from nav bar.
Aosp is lighter and for me runs better.
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Aosp is lighter and for me runs better.
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I would agree on most older phones....this one I have not had any slowdowns. ....that I did not cause (changing files in system causes FCs sometimes lol)
Im not saying options are bad or that I would not flash AOSP but just wondering why people feel they need it.
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Personally I really look forward to having a ROM with mass storage support. Since Google removed it from Android, I am no longer able to connect my phone to Linux for easy transfer of files and have to use all kinds of alternatives.
Not sure it can't be done on a TW based ROM, but CM/AOKP ROMs seem to more commonly introduce it like the one mentioned in this thread.
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Avatiach said:
Personally I really look forward to having a ROM with mass storage support. Since Google removed it from Android, I am no longer able to connect my phone to Linux for easy transfer of files and have to use all kinds of alternatives.
Not sure it can't be done on a TW based ROM, but CM/AOKP ROMs seem to more commonly introduce it like the one mentioned in this thread.
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I second the motion for USB mass storage functions. Maybe wi-fi direct or other technology will supersede it, but it would be nice to have the capabilities meantime.
Avatiach said:
Personally I really look forward to having a ROM with mass storage support. Since Google removed it from Android, I am no longer able to connect my phone to Linux for easy transfer of files and have to use all kinds of alternatives.
Not sure it can't be done on a TW based ROM, but CM/AOKP ROMs seem to more commonly introduce it like the one mentioned in this thread.
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This I can understand I really wish google made ums/mass storage an option. I understand why they went with ums but options are always nice.
Reasons why I think they went UMS
1) ability to keep sdcard mounted while connected to computer
2) ability to mount /sdcard on /data/media making the internal sdcard the same as the internal data memory
3) most people people use windows
4) the option to turn it on/off may confise some people.
The only one I disagree with is number 4. Stupidd people will find a way to be stupid no matter how much you coddle them.
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I need a stable Rom

Hey, i tried out JellyBam and i keep getting weird things like internet connection problems and sometimes it will go into safe mode. Can someone tell me which roms will be good for a daily driver with the least amounts of bugs?
The People's Rom....good day
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Every single ROM for this phone is great one way or another.
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I personally got freegs3.... Love the stock look and very stable.
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I love using Team Sonic-FreeGS3. I started using them from their JBv1 and currently on v3. I have yet to have any major issues with it.
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The People's Rom....good day
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I'll second that for TPR. You can't go wrong with TPR and Morpholgy! Sooo many options!!!!
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Hey, i tried out JellyBam and i keep getting weird things like internet connection problems and sometimes it will go into safe mode. Can someone tell me which roms will be good for a daily driver with the least amounts of bugs?
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Well it depends, most roms will be fine if they are <= the version of the current Samsung release, but if they are higher, than you can expect things like 4G and some other misc things not working because these things have to be built from source and its harder to get working when there is no foundation to work off of. Just a general tip for any Android phone
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ROMs are very personal preference oriented. I could tell you that FreeGS3 is awesome, but you could find things that you don't like about it.
Everyone has their own preference.
The idea is to either find the one that you like JUST ABOUT everything in and everything that YOU do works in it and stick with it or eventually just make your own. I'm going to guess that you're not quite that informed on the topic of cooking ROMs. Don't take that the wrong way, I'm not saying you're incompetent in any way, just drawing the conclusion that if you were attuned to it, you'd probably not be asking here and already be making it the way you like Besides, it's no easy feat, I know.
So, instead of taking someone else's word... I would suggest simply getting a good Titanium Backup of your stuff and start swapping out ROMs here and there and just trying them out for a day or two, see how it works out.
If it's not quite what you want, just try another one.
Now if you care for my opinion, personally, I've found that FreeGS3 works for me because it has a nice mix of the Stock Look and Feel with all the extra added feature sets.
I recommend team shotgun! The best rom it has all the Google apps stocked!
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So let's do this - round #2

Since the point of my last thread was not answered, I thought I'd try again. (And yes, I do realize why.)
So without the passive disappointment, what's the road map in terms of ROMs?
I understand AOSP, and probably AOKP, are coming soon.
Anyone heard anything about MIUI?
Or a Phablet ROM?
Oh, and thread monitor, I'm not mentally ill.
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Once we get a stable AOSP rom, the ports will come out and yes that includes MIUI. And also........
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I am not going to flame you.
Listen, this is not an extremely popular device. It is a great device. Just not a very popular one in terms of sales in the US. With that you can go one of three ways. Wish for things that are never to come, switch devices, or learn something.
XDA has great and I mean GREAT resources. You just have to get out of the device forum to find them. Chances are you won't have to spend any money either(if you own a computer). Go check out the developer forums. They are full of tutorials. None of this stuff is rocket science. Most of it is just reading..... and copy and pasting because someone already did it first. If you break it your out 300 bucks tops on Craigslist. We will help you.
In the famous words of a fallen brother:
I'm Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good, Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .
I'm Starting With The Man In the Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change his ways
And No Message Could Have been and clearer
If You Wanna Make The World a better place
Take A Look At Yourself, And
Then Make A Change
Yo I agree. I came from plenty of phones with lots of Roms and just general stuff to flash the only phone I've had that was this bland in dev department was my other LG's the revolution and the spectrum. **** even the vivid had crap development but was a he'll of a lot better than this and that phone was a he'll of a lot more hidden buy the one x than this should be from the s3. **** all I keep reading is how there are so many great devs with this phone but there isint even any good stock moded Roms or more than 1 kernel. I switched from the vivid an amazing phone just because lack of roms. And I might have to again. Its sad that a phone this super can still suck. One thing I have been seriously considering is the lgog to nexus4 hack. And just getting my fix that way I've been hoping to see someone do some fixing to the hack to give us full sd card space and capacitive button fix. And I would have done it already.
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**** I just checked the att side and they have way more work for the same dang phone. Even the Canadian edition has more work than us with the sprint. Its sucks for me considering I wanted the att edition. But was able to get the sprint edition for like 200 bucks cheaper than I could find the att. I just use my phone on WiFi so I don't care what service. But now how can I trade this for the att one? I can't that's how lol
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Look I come from the GNex which has a bunch of ROMs. I don't complain to much though because I know that they are waiting to get the JB source. I could always switch back to GNex but I don't because I know the devs don't want to work to hard on something when another better thing is coming out soon. And besides they are working on CM9 which is still something. This phone did not have really good sales to be having much support. At least we have it.
Oh and there is someone who did release a JB ROM. It's just really buggy.
In the past 2 months we have sold more optimus G's than any other phone in our store. The BOGO is really helping this great phone out.
BTW today I sold 6 optimus G's, 1 galaxy s3 and no other phone. This has been pretty consistent sense the first of the year.
If its been like this for most other stores then its just a matter of time before some kid or experienced developer gives this phone the spotlight it deserves.
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The AT&T OG and Sprint OG are not the same phone. Different radios, partition map to start. The Nexus 4 is also not the same device for the same reasons mentioned. A different partition map alone is enough to brick a device. The same thing applies to the GNex and other phones.
The LGOG software is broken. The source code is a mess. Joker has had to pull a number of fixes from from outside Sprint LGOG channels to fix things. Without a clean, stable and functional base, devs have had to spend more time fixing things than building ROMs. I personally have been building custom ROM's since the Palm T|C and the LGOG is by far the worst device I've ever deved on.
Not enough ROMs you say. Almost every stock based ROM is derivative and can hardly be counted as a true ROM. They are little more than themes and tweaks packaged as ROMs. Keeping that in mind the are only three true ROMs, Stock, AOSP and Hybrid. Everything beyond that is pretty wrapping.
If you consider build.prop tweaks, optimizations, ui changes and apk swaps a ROM then look at my Motorola deblur/debloat. It does all of those things on a dozen or more phones and is nothing more than a script. Calkulin did something similar over in Samsung land.
If you would like, I could very easily push out three or four different "ROMs" a day for whole week and turn this into the copycat nightmare the Evo 4G turned into. The other option is let us get a good stable stock base and AOSP base and let themers worry about what font or battery icon to use. BTW where are the themers, we could really use some.
I came from the photon and gnex ). Joker, marz, and shabby are 3 of the best devs I've encountered. With 2 out of 3 working on this device you know eventually we'll get something worth the wait.
I have a question for one of you though. Jellybean won't be out for a few months considering sprints rep for delayed updates could we expect to see aosp for ics and just not worry about jellybean for the moment? That would at least boost the amount of choices we have for now. enough to crave the flashaholics till work is finished with the jellybean based roms
Or was this the complications you were talking about? Even with ics
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Just look at it this way. Dragons are coming. every dev is going to jump start as soon as jelly hits. Right now it's all on LG and Sprint.
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sharkboy0901 said:
Just look at it this way. Dragons are coming. every dev is going to jump start as soon as jelly hits. Right now it's all on LG and Sprint.
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I'm content with what we have now. I have helped a few friends find ROMs for their phones, and like Loki pointed out, it can be a nightmare. There is no way to differentiate ROMs on some phones. This is the first phone I have had that Joker, Th3Bill and Loki have dev'd for, but xboxfanj is excellent. AdriVelasquez also strikes me as being a real solid dev for us, although I don't have prior experience with him either.
I guess the point of my post is to point out that things ARE in fact happening. The ROMs we have are great and stable. I have not found a single ROM that I couldn't work with for a week or more. That certainly cannot be said for most ROMs. With the Epic 4G, there were a lot of ROMs, but some that I flashed made my phone completely useless from the onset.
AOSP, AOKP, MIUI, CM and PA I think will all make it to this phone. Realistically, aside from these, I agree with Loki's assessment. There are ROMs only in the sense that somebody changed one thing in the stock experience. Those five are the ones that I am most concerned with because they offer such a unique experience to the user.
Loki is moving, th3bill is extra busy. Im working 2 jobs plus kids and without my build box ATM. Xbox is making great progress in a way that will help us in the long run. We have another kernel dev that's helping out now. So calm down and let us work
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I'm plenty calm just a little disappointed. But Im still here I guess I could be a better motivator than just bashing the overall development.
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I'm plenty calm just a little disappointed. But Im still here I guess I could be a better motivator than just bashing the overall development.
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Explain to me why you are disappointed? If you are so disappointed then where is your custom ROM?
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Explain to me why you are disappointed? If you are so disappointed then where is your custom ROM?
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If I knew how and had the capability I would be working on it. But I am a hardware guy give me a broken phone piece by piece and I'll make it a brand new phone. Its what I'm good at. Software is just super foreign to me. Not everyone Is good at everything.
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theshamrockking said:
If I knew how and had the capability I would be working on it. But I am a hardware guy give me a broken phone piece by piece and I'll make it a brand new phone. Its what I'm good at. Software is just super foreign to me. Not everyone Is good at everything.
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I think u should just dump this phone and get urself an S3 if u want roms, seriously. I'm so sick of the complaining! :banghead::banghead::banghead:
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toprock23 said:
I think u should just dump this phone and get urself an S3 if u want roms, seriously. I'm so sick of the complaining! :banghead::banghead::banghead:
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I'm sick of baby's who can't take some simple complaining. Its not like we're saying **** you all your a waste of a person. Were complaining that something we own and paid good money for is not like we would like it to be or what we were hoping it would be. Some of us have gotten used to the idea of many roms and lots of things happening. Its not fair to yell at us for wondering why it's not the same with this device. There is no need to be a **** and attack people. Were not attacking any developers at best we are attacking the general development on this phone. **** for all you know we could be wishing that more devs had this phone and things like that. Don't just decide we're dicks because we want something. Treat everyone with respect. That goes for devs and users.
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I'm sick of baby's who can't take some simple complaining. Its not like we're saying **** you all your a waste of a person. Were complaining that something we own and paid good money for is not like we would like it to be or what we were hoping it would be. Some of us have gotten used to the idea of many roms and lots of things happening. Its not fair to yell at us for wondering why it's not the same with this device. There is no need to be a **** and attack people. Were not attacking any developers at best we are attacking the general development on this phone. **** for all you know we could be wishing that more devs had this phone and things like that. Don't just decide we're dicks because we want something. Treat everyone with respect. That goes for devs and users.
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Wow u think ur the only one complaining? Obviously ur too lazy to read whats been going on. And I'm sorry but the price you paid for the phone doesn't come with awesome devs and all u can flash roms. The post u just started is like shoving **** back down our throats.
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Wow u think ur the only one complaining? Obviously ur too lazy to read whats been going on. And I'm sorry but the price you paid for the phone doesn't come with awesome devs and all u can flash roms. The post u just started is like shoving **** back down our throats.
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I'm not going to get pulled into a argument. Aparently you didn't get the point of my reply. Have a good day.
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I'm not going to get pulled into a argument. Aparently you didn't get the point of my reply. Have a good day.
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Theen what was the point, you know, besides being Captain Obvious.
Assimilated using the interface that interacts with the advanced internet.
Jesus, I wish I was a mod for this forum.
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