Hi all, I just brought a S3 need some advice? if i root my phone do i get better battery life compare to the stock rom? can someone link me to the root page? thank you
root is the must do things before u can do anything else, just root only wont do any good to yr device, all the info is in here, look around and u will find it, enjoy.
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what is the best rom everyone recommend?
brokensmile209 said:
what is the best rom everyone recommend?
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As a new owner of an S3, I would suggest the FreeGS3 ROM, but you should spend a few days and become familiar with the process of rooting and installing new ROMs, because you don't want to rush it and brick it.
No ROM is created equal though, so try a couple and stick with what feels best to you, but in general ROMs and even kernels if you decide to take that course can provide an increase in battery life which varies between ROMs.
Personally, I would recommend taking a look at what's eating your battery life right now and see what you can do to make it better without rooting.
After that, determine if you want or need root access. Root access doesn't give you a new ROM - you'd have to flash one and it would overwrite the stock - and you need to think about the features you want and features you might lose before doing that.
You need to know how to troubleshoot your battery life - otherwise you might end up flashing a bunch of ROMs you don't like and that don't give you the results you want. You need to read about these ROMs and find out what they offer and how they are different from stock and what about that appeals to you.
Just having root on the stock ROM will give you more options for battery life control than un-rooted. But even without root there are things you can do. I'd work my way down - from simplest to hardest - that way you acquire the skills you'll need as you go.
@OP read the two responses above mine. Best answers you are going to get.
Just because you are Rooted, means nothing. It is what you do with those privileges that mean everything. Install an app called Betterbatterstats and it will tell you what precisely is eating your battery.
Hmmm, if there was only a thread about battery life and how to get more out of your phone, with direct links and various methods to use. (Hint: see my signature)
For best ROM ideas, just go into Dev sections and look at the OPs of a few that spark your interest. Then read the last 10 pages or so to see if there are any bugs. If you find one that you like, start reading.
Best ROM threads are frowned upon and generally turn into pissing matches and are closed.
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I am ready to dive in with the Unrevoked3 method to root my Desire, I take it I will then be able to load a custom ROM, however I'm a little overwhelmed by the choices. Is there a comprehensive list somewhere or can someone make any suggestions? I'm after stability and reliability although I am interested in what the whole ROM scene has to offer.
I presume that all my paid apps will still work as well?
i would stick to the rom you are using because if you have to ask that question, you haven't done enough research, if there was a single answer to what rom to use, then there wouldn't be so many around
so the final answer is, stick to the stock froyo that you've got already, there's nothing to be gained from other roms considering you didn't specify what it is you were looking for
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you haven't done enough research .. you didn't specify what it is you were looking for
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I thought I said I'm after stability and reliability, and also app2sd+ in particular. Does that help?
Yes I am doing research, this question is part of the 'research' process. Thanks for your help.
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I thought I said I'm after stability and reliability, and also app2sd+ in particular. Does that help?
Yes I am doing research, this question is part of the 'research' process. Thanks for your help.
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Your way of research really puzzles me looking at the bold parts in your OP below.
I take it I will then be able to load a custom ROM, however I'm a little overwhelmed by the choices. Is there a comprehensive list somewhere or can someone make any suggestions? I'm after stability and reliability although
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- Yes, you should be able to flash a custom rom, if you can follow the instructions.
- There is no comprehensive list, the number of rom's and the changes are to large to keep it up to date, or do you offer to create one
- suggestions will tell you to use rom a, b, s, or z, depending on the users preferences. The only thing you can do is to read the rom description, and start skimming and following the rom's which description you liked.
A thing you left out, and what is normally mentioned in a question like this, do you prefer sense or non-sense?
To finish: I use LeeDroiD V2.1 and I am happy with it, it's stable / reliable, and it's Sense based.
Now just wait for the OD, DeFrost, Pays, Cyanogen (just some examples) and other rom users to give there opinion,
and then decide
^^ pretty much what he said!!
No one can tell you what to use, only give their opinions. Ultimately you'll have to read the threads and just try the ROMs until you find one you're happy with. I've gone back to stock as it does what I need it to
i just love when dudes get all condescending as if they were never overwhelmed when they first started out. first they yell at you and infer that you're an idiot and then 4 posts later, they wind up actually helping.
i guess it's like hazing for nerds.
seriously though, i'm gonna answer all your questions right here and now:
go with CM6. then download another one and try it. then download another one and try it. and then... come back here and tell us what your opinion is. you know, pay it forward and don't become one of those condescending dorks after you have figured it all out.
that is all. i'm going bowling with your father...
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i just love when dudes get all condescending as if they were never overwhelmed when they first started out. first they yell at you and infer that you're an idiot and then 4 posts later, they wind up actually helping.
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Well, when you don't get out much and you don't have many friends.. We should be more sympathetic to 'special needs' people.
Anyway, I'm on AuraxTsense now (check my sig for full details). I like the concept of undervolting for extended battery life, however before I dive in to ROMs, what can cause damage? I will avoid overclocking ROMs for that reason, anything else to watch out for?
What's the advantage of Cyanogen over others? I also read that Modaco ROMs are designed with stability in mind.
Is there any way to back up settings to restore when switching ROMs? Or should I just back each one up with all my settings and use that?
In the last week or so I've tried at least
- Cyanogen
- PirateRUM
- Some PAYS Sense one
- OpenDesire
- ShadowSense
+ another 1 or 2 I forget now
with Alex-V's one still to try.
The main thing I'd say is:
- Do you want Sense?
- Do you want GApps and other fluff preinstalled?
Try them and see...
Personally
- I like OD but it needs the Sense music player
- CM has no market, and I have not worked out how cutdown it's GApps package yet to remove fluff
I have been using cyanogenmod 6 for a few days now.
And im not going anywere anytime soon
However, like they say, try em all
Aurax is rocking my boat right now although struggling to work out how to install Maps..
What do you like about Cyanogen?
The ui is good. It just works. Try out for yourself. Painless to install. Ohh and the battery performance is alot better then the stock rom
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Try MildWild V-4.8 Based on Oxygen 2.3.2 it's gr8 ROM
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Try MildWild V-4.8 Based on Oxygen 2.3.2 it's gr8 ROM
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???
Wow you just dug up a 2yr old thread!!
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He needs 10 posts...
Dude... reply to the newer threads. At least november 2012.
Hey all I am rather new to the rooting/ROM scene. I was big into jailbreaking iphones but finally saw the light and switched to android.
So I have a T-mobile Galaxy S3 with stock 4.1.1 android, I have it rooted and I used ROM manager to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.3.
I have not ventured into the ROM world yet but I would like to know which would be the most stable? Also do you lose all data everytime you flash a ROM? If that is the case that would probably dissuade me from doing it
Is there anything else that is recommended for a rooted phone with custom recovery?
Thanks guys!
I forgot to add that I am wondering about custom modems.. I live in a very rural area and I normally only have Edge network. Would this even be worth doing?
Look, research, READ, READ, AND READ some more. Only you can decide which is the best rom.
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Please refrain from being lazy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088179
T-Mobile SGS III
Ummmm..... YEH. A nandroid backup!!!!! Before u go ahead and tranform your phone into decepticon! Lol
Cmw, is good but I use the one from goo manager. I think their both capable of a backup!
Then afterwards have a go at it with 4.2 roms.. almost stable but still a few bugs
And touchwiz roms which are pretty much stable 4.0.4, 4.1.1 and. Soon to include 4.1.2 touchwiz roms <---- im waiting for that one
As long as u flash d2tmo roms u shouldn't come across any data problems even more so with touchwiz roms.
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elflip88 said:
Look, research, READ, READ, AND READ some more. Only you can decide which is the best rom.
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lol yea I think my brain is on overload from reading so much recently! :silly:
. You can try cyanogenmod they are usually pretty stable with all bloatware removed. Well you can always have an app like titanium backup or rom toolbox that can back up your data every time you want to flash a new rom then restore it. OK so read this carefully there's a thread that you need to find so you CAN BACK UP YOUR EMEI, if you don't know what that is its sort it like the brain of your phone you messed that up and it could become paperweight. Back up that nvfolder... also with CWR backup your current stock rom in case something goes bad you can always go back to something stable. Also don't flash other modems that's not from tmobile this will Brick your device. Since you seem pretty new don't go and flash att roms or kernels some say they have done it with no issue but again your fairly new.
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Please refrain from being lazy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088179
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I do apologize but with a fiance, five kids, full time job, and something Always needing done at the house, I don't have the same amount of time as some people. I read as much and research as much as I possibly can. I trust what some of the senior members on this site have to say.
It is not a question of being lazy it is a request for information from those that know more than I do and can direct me in the right direction.
I have read about many different ROMs but I am not sure as to which one is the most stable and offer less risk of potential issues.
I like the look of the Jelly Bam ROM but it is not for the T-mobile S3.
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. You can try cyanogenmod they are usually pretty stable with all bloatware removed. Well you can always have an app like titanium backup or rom toolbox that can back up your data every time you want to flash a new rom then restore it. OK so read this carefully there's a thread that you need to find so you CAN BACK UP YOUR EMEI, if you don't know what that is its sort it like the brain of your phone you messed that up and it could become paperweight. Back up that nvfolder... also with CWR backup your current stock rom in case something goes bad you can always go back to something stable. Also don't flash other modems that's not from tmobile this will Brick your device. Since you seem pretty new don't go and flash att roms or kernels some say they have done it with no issue but again your fairly new.
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Thank you for your advice, I have read about the importance of using the correct carrier specific ROMS/Modems. I'll do some research on EMEI so I can fully understand it. Once again thank you for the help!
crossfx77 said:
Thank you for your advice, I have read about the importance of using the correct carrier specific ROMS/Modems. I'll do some research on EMEI so I can fully understand it. Once again thank you for the help!
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No problem here to help like others helped me. Your emei is a bunch of numbers that gives your phone identity, to your carrier. When flashing, modding themes your emei might mysteriously mess up hence why you need to back it up. Some say cwm is causing it so they prefer the touch recovery others still use cwm without issue. Also never give out those numbers they are personnel to your phone, someone who's tech savvy enough could get it.
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daxecutioner24 said:
No problem here to help like others helped me. Your emei is a bunch of numbers that gives your phone identity, to your carrier. When flashing, modding themes your emei might mysteriously mess up hence why you need to back it up. Some say cwm is causing it so they prefer the touch recovery others still use cwm without issue. Also never give out those numbers they are personnel to your phone, someone who's tech savvy enough could get it.
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yea I read some about it a few minutes ago and I get what it is. Seems like you are def SOL if you screw that up!
A friend of mine lost his phone in Baltimore one weekend and someone found it and posted all over his facebook, we called the service provided and they blacklisted the phone using his EMEI number but also told us that the phone would be a brick after they did it. My friend called his phone and the guy wanted him to pay hundreds to get it back...some people lol.
@OP here is the thread that will help you back up your IMEI. It was the very first thing I did when I got this phone, even before Rooting. If you do lose your IMEI, this will inject it back in.
I suggest that you go into the Dev section and read a few OPs (do you know the difference between AOSP and TWiz ROMs?). Find a few you like and then go in and read about the last 10 pages to get a feel for bugs. If you find one you like, then start reading.
2 things:
First, since you have 5 kids and budding family, you need something that is consistantly working. For this I do not suggest jumping into the "flashing custom ROMs pool" feet first into a 4.2.1 ROM. Those, while some are stable for crack flashers and tweakers, are still WIPs. Play with the ability you have now -> Root. Contrary to some, Rooting does not mean flashing. there are several things you can do with Root that don't rely on flashing a new ROM or Kernel or Modem. Btw, DocHoliday has a modem thread where you can flash different modems(basebands) to see what works for your tower. There is also a Google.maps attached too.
Second, "Best ROM" threads always turn into a pissing match. I think that you are getting some good info in this for now, but I am going to close it when I get back to my PC. For one, you will get moderately flamed for opening a "Best ROM" thread (I closed at least 3-5 of these a day across the site) but I am giving a reprieve for a bit (until 2:30PM est) because you are getting some good advice for now.
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@OP here is the thread that will help you back up your IMEI. It was the very first thing I did when I got this phone, even before Rooting. If you do lose your IMEI, this will inject it back in.
I suggest that you go into the Dev section and read a few OPs (do you know the difference between AOSP and TWiz ROMs?). Find a few you like and then go in and read about the last 10 pages to get a feel for bugs. If you find one you like, then start reading.
2 things:
First, since you have 5 kids and budding family, you need something that is consistantly working. For this I do not suggest jumping into the "flashing custom ROMs pool" feet first into a 4.2.1 ROM. Those, while some are stable for crack flashers and tweakers, are still WIPs. Play with the ability you have now -> Root. Contrary to some, Rooting does not mean flashing. there are several things you can do with Root that don't rely on flashing a new ROM or Kernel or Modem. Btw, DocHoliday has a modem thread where you can flash different modems(basebands) to see what works for your tower. There is also a Google.maps attached too.
Second, "Best ROM" threads always turn into a pissing match. I think that you are getting some good info in this for now, but I am going to close it when I get back to my PC. For one, you will get moderately flamed for opening a "Best ROM" thread (I closed at least 3-5 of these a day across the site) but I am giving a reprieve for a bit (until 2:30PM est) because you are getting some good advice for now.
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Thank you sir I appreciate it, I didn't mean to start any headaches for you, I guess I should have worded it differently. I agree the information is extremely helpful and will allow me to make an educated decision into whether or not I want to flash ROMs. I am gonna lean more to not because you again brought up a valid point, I need a working phone lol.
Thanks again for the continued support and I'll be more mindful about what threads I create :angel:
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Thank you sir I appreciate it, I didn't mean to start any headaches for you, I guess I should have worded it differently. I agree the information is extremely helpful and will allow me to make an educated decision into whether or not I want to flash ROMs. I am gonna lean more to not because you again brought up a valid point, I need a working phone lol.
Thanks again for the continued support and I'll be more mindful about what threads I create :angel:
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You didn't start any headaches for me at all man. I love what I do. That is why I offered help and a link before the lock. You are all good. Take some time (with that much going on in your life, good luck finding it) and read a bit and before you know it, you'll be answering more questions than asking.
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pretty much what the title says, i got my phone rooted, and i want to uninstall the stupid media suggestion service, some weather service that keeps querying the net for weather updates, and the music store, maybe "s-suggest" etc. but i dont necessarily want to get a whole new rom. i am a noob, so this is a noob question, but i *thought* that once rooted i had full control/access to everything? does that only apply once i flash to a new rom?
thanks all!
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There are plenty of apps, titanium backup being one of them, that let you delete anything you want to. There is a thread somewhere here that lists which apps are safe to remove. Just Google it. Titanium also let's you freeze/unfreeze apps so you don't accidentally delete something that you shouldn't.
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There are plenty of apps, titanium backup being one of them, that let you delete anything you want to. There is a thread somewhere here that lists which apps are safe to remove. Just Google it. Titanium also let's you freeze/unfreeze apps so you don't accidentally delete something that you shouldn't.
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Awseome, thank you.
Follow-up question - is there any direct benefit (other than coolness, etc.) to using a rom vs just getting rid of what you dont want? my main goal is to have maximum functionality with most possible battery life. i would prefer to mess around with the phones os as little as possible just because im a noob, but if there is benefit to doing so i'll venture out into those waters.
thanks again!
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Awseome, thank you.
Follow-up question - is there any direct benefit (other than coolness, etc.) to using a rom vs just getting rid of what you dont want? my main goal is to have maximum functionality with most possible battery life. i would prefer to mess around with the phones os as little as possible just because im a noob, but if there is benefit to doing so i'll venture out into those waters.
thanks again!
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Some roms will actually give slightly better battery life over stock (depending on kernel) as well as look completely different. YMMV on battery life no matter which rom you run tho. Everyone uses the phone differently. And before you ask which to run... Just shop around.. try a few out.. see how you feel about each. I run The People's Rom or Mother of All Roms personally. Both are TW based roms, with crazy themeing options Via Morphology. But always shop around, best thing about being rooted, if you don't like it.. can always revert to stock or try something else!
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Some roms will actually give slightly better battery life over stock (depending on kernel) as well as look completely different. YMMV on battery life no matter which rom you run tho. Everyone uses the phone differently. And before you ask which to run... Just shop around.. try a few out.. see how you feel about each. I run The People's Rom or Mother of All Roms personally. Both are TW based roms, with crazy themeing options Via Morphology. But always shop around, best thing about being rooted, if you don't like it.. can always revert to stock or try something else!
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awesome, thanks again for the info. so, just so i am clear, there is no rom/kernel specifically designed/written for the express purpose/purposes of maximizing/extending battery life? eg, by stripping down the phone or somesuch or whatever?
may have gotten a little carried away with the slashes.
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awesome, thanks again for the info. so, just so i am clear, there is no rom/kernel specifically designed/written for the express purpose/purposes of maximizing/extending battery life? eg, by stripping down the phone or somesuch or whatever?
may have gotten a little carried away with the slashes.
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Not that I'm aware of. Most are tweaked to be above stock in all areas tho.
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Heres the apps safe to remove thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913428
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So, as the topic states, looking for some suggestions. I have a rooted Rogers Galaxy S3 and I'm wanting to help increase my battery life without sacrificing any (or very little) CPU/GPU power.
Before you say go look at the ones out there, or whatever.... I've done that. I've spent hours looking them over and it's hard to decide as a lot of "comparison" questions aren't there.
So if I could get some suggestions to what I'm looking for, I'd very much appreciate it.
So key points:
- Bare. I don't want bloatware, or any apps that aren't required by the OS.
- Battery life is important. I've read about some Battery tweaks but can't really find out what the tweaks are exactly.
- Somewhat stock "look and feel" but as long as it does what stock did, I can live with some minor changes. I liked the stock layout.
I've also been wondering if using a custom UI would help with battery life?
For those who read/reply, I appreciate it.
You're only going to get opinions.
You've done whole lot of looking, as you said, but everyone who's been here awhile is going to tell you to do some trying.
Root, install a custom recovery, make a system and imei backup, try out a rom. Have fun
There are already quite a few threads identical to this thread here in this very forum. Why not go check those out instead of starting a new one?
If you have already dont the reading just make a back up of your current rom and start flashing other ones and see what you like best. I personally like CM 10, but other may not and prefer another one. What you asking is a loaded question and all depends on your own prefrence
I am currently running AOKP and having looked back! Great ROM
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Hello everyone. I just have a question about rooting and installing a custom rom. I have an xperia z1 compact and I am just completely overwhelmed with information about it all. I don't exactly know what the benefits are and which one is best for my device. Im particularly interested in extending my battery life and getting rid of all the bloatware.
If someone could help me or point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,
Ryan.
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Hello everyone. I just have a question about rooting and installing a custom rom. I have an xperia z1 compact and I am just completely overwhelmed with information about it all. I don't exactly know what the benefits are and which one is best for my device. Im particularly interested in extending my battery life and getting rid of all the bloatware.
If someone could help me or point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,
Ryan.
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1) you're always taking a chance, and your decisions are your responsibility
2) it's almost 100% a matter of opinion, (although there are a few absolutes)
Having said that, I'll give you my 2¢ about the specific issues you mentioned. For battery life, you probably want stock, or stock-based, and KitKat is better than Lollipop. Rooting may help in that it will enable you to use root apps that tweak performance, but this is usually subtle and you have to know what you're doing to make it effective. Unlocking bl, if you haven't already, will give you access to custom kernels, of which there are a few good ones, which could help with battery life, if you know what to do with it. As for bloatware, I've become increasingly convinced that the best option is just don't use what you don't want. Most apps won't do anything unless you at least open them, so you can just let them sit there and ignore any update notification, etc. If you do have some reason to think something is doing something bad, you can disable it, and ignore it. There's also apps that will hide the icons, so you don't even know something is there. Bloatware removers can be good, but can sometimes cause problems, and unless you designed it yourself, it's not likely to line up perfectly with what you want/don't want.
You're right, there's a lot to choose from. The only way to know for sure is to try. If you want to be impressed with battery life, try Munjeni's .108 KK ROM in the development forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...evelopment/rom-d550314-4-0-108latest-t2862578 - If you're currently on Lollipop, you will have to do some computer work to flash it, (which you're probably going to have to do to root, etc., anyway).
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1) you're always taking a chance, and your decisions are your responsibility
2) it's almost 100% a matter of opinion, (although there are a few absolutes)
Having said that, I'll give you my 2¢ about the specific issues you mentioned. For battery life, you probably want stock, or stock-based, and KitKat is better than Lollipop. Rooting may help in that it will enable you to use root apps that tweak performance, but this is usually subtle and you have to know what you're doing to make it effective. Unlocking bl, if you haven't already, will give you access to custom kernels, of which there are a few good ones, which could help with battery life, if you know what to do with it. As for bloatware, I've become increasingly convinced that the best option is just don't use what you don't want. Most apps won't do anything unless you at least open them, so you can just let them sit there and ignore any update notification, etc. If you do have some reason to think something is doing something bad, you can disable it, and ignore it. There's also apps that will hide the icons, so you don't even know something is there. Bloatware removers can be good, but can sometimes cause problems, and unless you designed it yourself, it's not likely to line up perfectly with what you want/don't want.
You're right, there's a lot to choose from. The only way to know for sure is to try. If you want to be impressed with battery life, try Munjeni's .108 KK ROM in the development forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...evelopment/rom-d550314-4-0-108latest-t2862578 - If you're currently on Lollipop, you will have to do some computer work to flash it, (which you're probably going to have to do to root, etc., anyway).
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An incredible reply, thank you so much for your time. This really cleared things up, I'm just going to stay as is and not worry about modifying anything.
Thanks again!!
Cheers!