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Hey everyone. My Mother-in-Law has the Sprint SGSII and.....she hates it! She needs the capabilities the phone offers for her business, but she is extremely frustrated with the UI of Android. She is currently running the most recent ICS update. I am curious to know, from experienced users of this phone, what the most user-friendly ROM is - considering the end user.
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DrgnRebrn said:
Hey everyone. My Mother-in-Law has the Sprint SGSII and.....she hates it! She needs the capabilities the phone offers for her business, but she is extremely frustrated with the UI of Android. She is currently running the most recent ICS update. I am curious to know, from experienced users of this phone, what the most user-friendly ROM is - considering the end user.
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I recommend the Blu Kuban Rom, its pretty much drama free. Use Odin to install a rooted version of ICS, then install CWM Recovery. Once that is installed slap the Blu Kuban ROM onto your SD card. Boot into recovery and install the ROM.
You will want to read some FAQs and guides if you haven't done it before.

Probably miui
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My vote goes for stock with Apex launcher, the feature to lock the desktop is amazing for newbie android users, grouping shortcuts, customize the bottom icons, slight theming, working good so far.

I've rooted my SGS3 & am running StrongSteve's Odexed Blue, but this is my first Android phone & rooting experience. I will definately read the stickies & FAQs before I do anything. Hopefully the Epic 4G Touch isn't too different from my SGS3.
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Stock, let the mother in law deal with Sprint especially if she uses her phone for business. Next thing ya know you get blamed if she misses a call or gets a late text.
Try a different launcher like apex or nova first. Lots of ppl also like go launcher, many themes

I have Nova launcher and I like it. Or go to settings, apps, select all, go to twlauncher and clear defaults then hit the home key to switch to twlauncher and you can make it your default for a straight Android look.
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Go gingerbread and run stock or a stock ROM with tweaks. I'd say go with either blazers 4.1 calks 3.0 or unofficial ICS gingerbread ROM. ICS is just poo.
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juggalo1300 said:
Go gingerbread and run stock or a stock ROM with tweaks. I'd say go with either blazers 4.1 calks 3.0 or unofficial ICS gingerbread ROM. ICS is just poo.
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Why GB over ICS? I'm new to Android and have only experienced ICS, so I am unaware of the differences in ease-of-use/system UI.
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someguyatx said:
Stock, let the mother in law deal with Sprint especially if she uses her phone for business. Next thing ya know you get blamed if she misses a call or gets a late text.
Try a different launcher like apex or nova first. Lots of ppl also like go launcher, many themes
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HA! She's already missing calls, butt-dialing china, mass deleting contacts, opening every installed app on her phone, etc. That's why I started his thread!
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I got my tech retarded dad an evo 3d and put an AOSP ICS rom on it for him.It seems to be working well enough. As such I cannot recommend an AOSP rom enough for simplicity and ease of use. Google is like pretty good at what they do and IMHO AOSP is the cleanest, simplest to use option available. Keep the stock launcher and just put phone, browser, text and email in it...
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DrgnRebrn said:
HA! She's already missing calls, butt-dialing china, mass deleting contacts, opening every installed app on her phone, etc. That's why I started his thread!
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No ROM is going to fix stupidity. No offense to your in laws.
That being said blu Kuban is a good choice for customizing to her specific needs. I usually refer to it as the "build your own ROM" ROM. However she may be a little daunted by the frequent updates and large amount of options. If you do choose that ROM I would highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the faq in my sig so you can send to any issues she may have with it. Also any ROM by team VeNuM, especially m'ICS or blue BOA would be a good choice as far as stability is concerned.

Ravaged Pheonix said:
No ROM is going to fix stupidity. No offense to your in laws.
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Hehe, none taken. She's not stupid, just "technologically challenged."
I can't remember where I saw the screen shot, perhaps an article on Android Authority, but I seem to recall seeing an initial setup screen shot from a GNex w/JB - shortly after Google launch party. That screen shot allowed two options, basically beginner or advanced mode. I believe I came away with the impression that was geared towards the UI too, not the setup method.
Now, I know JB ROMs are in alpha stage for the e4gt. Do you think I should wait for, what looks to be, an official JB release for the SGSII from Samsung?
Thoughts? Has anyone else seen, read, heard, or experienced this "beginner mode" on JB - or were the paint fumes at my office gettin' to me more than I thought they were that day?
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JB roms are not quite ready yet. There was some type of easy setup thing though. Honestly your best bet would probably be a simple launcher and lockscreen.

Keep it stock. Use a different launcher and remove all but one screen. Put the things she uses most on it as shortcuts, then lock it so she can't accidentally mess it up. Did that for my wife and it really helped!
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no rom will fix this try Mihome miui launcher its as simple as it can get good luck

Ive been using the TeAm VeNuM cRaCk StOck[FH23] for the past couple of days and you cant get much more simple than that. Only change I made was switch to the Apex Launcher. The battery life is incredible!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863756

DrgnRebrn said:
Why GB over ICS? I'm new to Android and have only experienced ICS, so I am unaware of the differences in ease-of-use/system UI.
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I find GB more stable then most ICS ROMs. Great battery life awesome signal and great GPS locks. Most GB ROMs are complete and done with updates due to ICS coming out. Currently ICS is still being updated and has many flaws. A lot of the devs like ruj and mijjz got their stuff in order but they update a lot and may irritate your mother in law.
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You can just keep stock and go dead simple with i launcher. It will obviously have no bugs (its stock). its just an iphone launcher

[ROM][I747MVLALH1][ICS][12.10.17] PURE MINIMAL - Stock Odexed, Stripped Down

I made this rom mostly for myself using dixda's Android Kitchen and I just needed something for my basic phone use (Phone, Messaging, Gmail, Calc, Calendar, Camera, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Internet, Maps, Music, Files, Play Store, Video Player, Youtube). Everything else has been deleted.
I usually prefer AOSP based roms but I find stock odexed roms much smoother. Additionally, stock roms have better mic quality, audio quality, camera features.
I used the Canadian Bell base (I747MVLALH1) because I find it has much less bloatware by default than the AT&T one (no wi-fi notification, AT&T only contacts, etc).
12.10.X - Upcoming
add MOD to remove sms messages in call log
add MOD recovery option to reboot menu
add MOD volume up to skip song
12.10.17 - Initial Version
system/apps stripped down
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Great to see another rom on the list! Thank you!
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Thanks for this hope you do a jb version once it's officially released
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Will test once I get home. It's based on my stock ROM and promises smoothness, count me in.
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Going to test this out right now. Thank you.

Not bad, although surprised that even with a minimalist package it stutters just as much as stock ROM.

scorpion667 said:
Not bad, although surprised that even with a minimalist package it stutters just as much as stock ROM.
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This is why we need the darn smooth butter update!
White Hot! GS3.

Thanks for the feedback. Still learning how to work with the Rom. I will definitely do a jelly bean one as soon as there is an official release.
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Its been running smooth for me. I'm running it on AT&T with stock kernel. No problems. Thanks.
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This is what I wanted, what bell should give you!! Thanks
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Best battery life I've gotten with any touchwiz rom...thanks
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kkoshko1 said:
Best battery life I've gotten with any touchwiz rom...thanks
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Ditto. Good job! Excellent rom indeed. Just what I was looking for
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It won't let me add the ApN for ATT 4g
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I am on Rogers, will this auto fill my APN details?? If so, you are the cat's meow!
Edit: YES IT DOES! Thanks!

I have noticed that search is gone. I cannot find google quick search widget and when I press search from menu, nothing happens. Is there any way to get that back?

It's gone because Apple sued Samsung about it right after the device went on sale (SUPRISE!! Apple has a BS patent for that too!) ... so when Samsung brought the LH1 firmware update to market it was stripped out - you could hack that feature back in or try a different rom with it included.

I thought Samsung only took out the universal search feature. I believe the search bar widget was still there after I updated mine. I'll try to find some CWM or apk that I can install to get it back.

zechizen said:
I thought Samsung only took out the universal search feature. I believe the search bar widget was still there after I updated mine. I'll try to find some CWM or apk that I can install to get it back.
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I have been using this tool kit to replace the universal search and search bar.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732039

Fidelio_o said:
It won't let me add the ApN for ATT 4g
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So 4G does not work if you are on AT&T?

Anyone else want foxhound rom?

Well I was thinking I cant be the only one who loves the look of stock AOSP/CM but the relatively bug free operation of stock roms.
Foxhound seems to be the answer to this but isnt for sprint:
http://android.appstorm.net/reviews/roms/foxhound-rom-for-galaxy-s3-the-best-of-all-worlds/
Wondering if anyone else would be interested in a rom like this? Also wondering if any devs would be interested in a project like this?

From what I could tell it's just a de bloated tw Rom with aosp apps right?
Then why not just do this
Use a tw Rom like blazer
use root explorer to delete the apps you don't like
Find the aosp apps for tw in themes and apps section and flash
Find inverted Google app and flash
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I guess the part I really liked at least based on the screenshots is how accurate the theme appears to be. I tried ICS theme but it was lacking

I would be all for this.
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I'll bump to that!

Best 4.1 ROM for our device?

In your own opinion what is your favourite 4.1 ROM available right now? I know this is going to be a very mixed bag thread but just for fun to see what my fellow t989ers are using
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Rom All star v7 is
fantastic,awesome,perfect,amazing #1 for me...:thumbup::beer:

I'm using Official slim bean 3.1 with lightning zap kernel and I'm getting average 4 hours of screen time. My favorite rom so far!

CM10 Nightlies. I always get the most out of my battery out of it. Yet, the call quality on them kinda suck. People keep saying i'm breaking up while on a call.

Just to add I'm currently running slimstar and its pretty smooth on my end hasn't settled yet though
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Depends what you are asking for. If you want performance, usually CM10. If you want battery, I'd also say CM10. For massive amounts of preferences go with PACman ROM.

Has anyone tried both cory's mod and slimstar?
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Droid_4_ever said:
Has anyone tried both cory's mod and slimstar?
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I have yet to get any data to work with Corry's Mod. Have yet to try out slimstar.

pwner5889 said:
I have yet to get any data to work with Corry's Mod. Have yet to try out slimstar.
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Other than the data issue how was the ROM? Just another CM10 port?
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Stock jellybean :thumbup:
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Droid_4_ever said:
In your own opinion what is your favourite 4.1 ROM available right now? I know this is going to be a very mixed bag thread but just for fun to see what my fellow t989ers are using
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I am praying for MIUI Jellybean based ROM. For now, Cory's Awesome Mod; It's a WIP but as of now ... It's minimal and is a reliable DD for me. :laugh:

I'm using Corys PAC rom love it best one I've tried so far
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All Star V7. Oddly enough I had to flash the rotate fix on it but otherwise great. I tend to get between 4-5hrs of screen time (tested on a plane flight from Dulles to Vienna) per battery.

Slim Bean All Star v5 the best so far...
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Cyanogenmod 10

I am running slim-star! I really like it. new build is 26.1 ... Currently re-flashing though because it wouldn't detect my network o__o so I couldn't call anyone.

ROM from GS2USR
I flashed almost all the ROMs and the best one so far is the "[P?+Aokp+Cm] P.A.Cman True All in 1 ROM[01-03-13]" by GS2USR . Using v 19.0 currently.
Very fast/ snappy, no bloatware, has all the options you can imagine. ANd everything works great. I went to other roms for change, but kept coming back to this for smooth sail experience.
Good luck brother !

Aokp. Its virtually bug free.
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I wish (ROM-4.1.2-MS1) SlimAOKP Lite/SuperLite Nightlies (made by All-Star Devs) wasn't so buggy I do badly want that ROM to work!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934723

Best T989 ROM Setup
Based on the advice of others who posted, I tried Slim Star v1.26, updated OTA today to v1.27. It is the best of all I tried for T989. No call echo, which was the deal breaker on a few JB roms. No WiFi issues, which I had with the latest CM10 nightlies. Here's the whole sequence of what I end up doing, after a lot of trying things
Flashed Slim Star ROM
Flash the Nexus boot anim from here
Flash Walkman.zip forget where I got that one from LOL, it was in the "Extras" or "Add-Ons" section of one of many ROMS I tried
Flashed latest ASD Kernel (probably overkill I know but I have good luck with this flash as far as eliminating Echo)
Bonus that ASD Kernel flash script does a cache wipe and dalvik wipe and reboot for me, so I do it last (3 less things I have to do in CWMR lol)
Wait 10 min (hardest part LOL)
Reboot, wait 1 min
Set up Google Acct but don't restore phone! Once I accidentally didn't uncheck Restore Phone and it won't let you go back! I had to start all over LOL
Slim Star comes with an app called Update Me, full of Awesomeness. I used the Add-ons menu in there to download a Extras.zip and it's own Slim-Gapps, reboot to Recovery and flash both of those
Today Slim Star did an OTA update of itself to 1.27, dirty flashed that, then set default keyboard to Android because I have to have gesture texting! It just never stops getting more Awesome! :good:
Also Holo Launcher that comes with Slim Star did a Play store update of itself to v2.01. Nice launcher that comes with Slim Star, I set as default, has really good solid Settings organization, never "forgets" my settings like some ROMs did, also wrap around Home screens which I missed for awhile. And it doesn't try to be Phablet, which personally for me I didn't like about some ROMs.
I then disable the following Apps that I don't use (don't know if this is a good idea or not, but it seems to work)
Apollo (I use Walkman)
Google Partner Setup
Google Play Music
Music
Picasa Uploader
Picasa Web Albums
Seeder
Tags
Talk
Phone is really running better than it ever has, after I followed these steps. Hope this helps others.

[Q] stock based rom wth s-beam?

Hi, which is the best rom with native tethering ,smart features like S-beam and stock camera..tried cyanogenmod 10.1.2 stable but the phone reboots when front camera is used on using apps like cerberus,few games dont work (some kernel issue) and cant use the sdcard on cm10.1.2 as on stock rom. please suggest

Although there are many roms to choose from, I'm using Dandroid rom right now and loving it.
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Domoo said:
Although there are many roms to choose from, I'm using Dandroid rom right now and loving it.
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seems like a good rom, will give it a try! few questions
1)is all the bloatware from at&t removed? the at&t contacts, navigation and all?
2)do all smart features like smart stay and wifi sharing work?
3)stock camera included? camera was one of the issues in cm10.1.2

tejajuloori said:
seems like a good rom, will give it a try! few questions
1)is all the bloatware from at&t removed? the at&t contacts, navigation and all?
2)do all smart features like smart stay and wifi sharing work?
3)stock camera included? camera was one of the issues in cm10.1.2
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1. Yes. He recently debloated his rom to 342 mb so it's extremely light.
2. Not sure since I never use those features. If not, the dev, Dan, will assist you in reactivating those features right away.
3. Yes, stock camera.
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Domoo said:
1. Yes. He recently debloated his rom to 342 mb so it's extremely light.
2. Not sure since I never use those features. If not, the dev, Dan, will assist you in reactivating those features right away.
3. Yes, stock camera.
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thanks!

tejajuloori said:
Hi, which is the best rom with native tethering ,smart features like S-beam and stock camera..tried cyanogenmod 10.1.2 stable but the phone reboots when front camera is used on using apps like cerberus,few games dont work (some kernel issue) and cant use the sdcard on cm10.1.2 as on stock rom. please suggest
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Domoo said:
1. Yes. He recently debloated his rom to 342 mb so it's extremely light.
2. Not sure since I never use those features. If not, the dev, Dan, will assist you in reactivating those features right away.
3. Yes, stock camera.
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Great ROM for those that want a neat & clean package. Developer is always willing to help.
If there is a request for a specific item, he adds it as an optional install.
[ROM] Dandroid 4.1 [S3Rx MG2 4.1.2 TW] [AT&T+CANADA] Full AOSP CM10 theme 08/22/13
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