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[Q] Do I understand different kinds of ROMs?

I think I'm getting all this stuff straight, but sometimes it seems like the more I read the more confused I get.
I know I could just try it out and see, but before I spend 2 hours getting dirty looks from my gf because I have my face buried in the phone, I would like to know I'm on the right track.
ROMs found in the "Original Android Developement" forum:
CM9/10 - these are experimental nightly builds, probably have bugs and probably not the best choice for a daily ROM
ROMs that say they are based on CM9/10/AOKP/MIUI/AOSP - these are more stable ROMs with parts cherry-picked from CM9/10/AOKP sources and are more likely to be suitable for daily use
I can use themes that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed" (quote taken from the description of "Arctic Green" on the play store, I think this ROM will be refreshing, like a cool breeze on my balls) and they will have a theme chooser in settings
I need to flash GApps (If I want them)
I can still run another launcher, like Go or APEX
EDIT ADDITION: I still use stock radio/modem/firmware/AIO zips
ROMs found in the "Android Developement" forum:
With TW or without, Odexed or Deodexed these are basically modified stock (samsung based?) ROMs with no copyright issues which is why there is no need for a seperate GApps zip
I can (usually) only use themes and mods specifically made for the ROM I'm using (I understand that sometimes there are exceptions, lika a blazer theme might work on FreeGS3 and vice-cersa)
I can't use themes or mods that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed"
Do I understand the differences? Any additions/clarifications are definately appreciated.

jmdatcs said:
I think I'm getting all this stuff straight, but sometimes it seems like the more I read the more confused I get.
I know I could just try it out and see, but before I spend 2 hours getting dirty looks from my gf because I have my face buried in the phone, I would like to know I'm on the right track.
ROMs found in the "Original Android Developement" forum:
CM9/10 - these are experimental nightly builds, probably have bugs and probably not the best choice for a daily ROM
ROMs that say they are based on CM9/10/AOKP/MIUI/AOSP - these are more stable ROMs with parts cherry-picked from CM9/10/AOKP sources and are more likely to be suitable for daily use
I can use themes that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed" (quote taken from the description of "Arctic Green" on the play store, I think this ROM will be refreshing, like a cool breeze on my balls) and they will have a theme chooser in settings
I need to flash GApps (If I want them)
I can still run another launcher, like Go or APEX
EDIT ADDITION: I still use stock radio/modem/firmware/AIO zips
ROMs found in the "Android Developement" forum:
With TW or without, Odexed or Deodexed these are basically modified stock (samsung based?) ROMs with no copyright issues which is why there is no need for a seperate GApps zip
I can (usually) only use themes and mods specifically made for the ROM I'm using (I understand that sometimes there are exceptions, lika a blazer theme might work on FreeGS3 and vice-cersa)
I can't use themes or mods that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed"
Do I understand the differences? Any additions/clarifications are definately appreciated.
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CM9 and 10 are currently in nightly stage, but that's not permanent. There will be a final, stable version of CM10 when all the bugs are squashed. As for whether they'll be good for your daily ROM, it depends on your needs. Most things in CM10 work fine as it is, but some things may be broken. Whether the broken stuff actually affects you depends on what you need your phone to do.
ROMs based on CM10 are usually not any less buggy. In fact, they will include any CM10 bugs plus whatever creeps in via the additional code, so they will most likely be more buggy than CM10.
Yes, you should be able to use the Play Store themes in Theme Chooser. Yes, you need to flash Gapps. Yes, you can use whichever launcher you like. Yes, you use the stock radio (not sure what you mean by all-in-one zips).
The ROMs in the normal development section are based on the stock OEM ROM or they are ports from other phones/ROMs. They usually don't require Gapps, not because of copyright issues, but because they are based on the stock ROM. The themes may be compatible across Touchwiz ROMs based on the same firmware, but check the theme's thread first. CM and other AOSP themes/mods are NOT compatible with Touchwiz ROMs.
I hope this clears up some things.

EndlessDissent said:
I hope this clears up some things.
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It does, thank you.
I will be changing the OP to reflect your response and any additional info posted here later tonight so, hopefully, this will be a useful thread for other noobs.

[Q] - Selecting the Proper Rom.

Yes, before you say "another one of these threads". I've tried searching through the forums, and I've tried a quite some roms.
I am asking for help finding a:
1. STABLE.
2. VERY FAST.
3. STRIPPED / NO EXTRAS.
4. WITH TOUCHWIZ
If somebody can help me find a rom for the i747 that has that, I would be very grateful.. Also, can you SKIN a rom with touchwiz?

QuiteFrankly_ said:
Yes, before you say "another one of these threads". I've tried searching through the forums, and I've tried a quite some roms.
I am asking for help finding a:
1. STABLE.
2. VERY FAST.
3. STRIPPED / NO EXTRAS.
4. WITH TOUCHWIZ
If somebody can help me find a rom for the i747 that has that, I would be very grateful.. Also, can you SKIN a rom with touchwiz?
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Here's a few that seem popular and from what i know a rom would need the samsung framework to incorporate touchwiz.
Synergy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113436
Hyperdrive: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176793
Intergalatic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969201

There are a couple Touchwiz themes, but not many. I'm probably generalizing too much here, but I think most people who come here to XDA want something other then Touchwiz, so your theme selection may not be very high
Check out the Theme's and Apps subforum. I know I remember seeing a couple TW themes there.
By the way... This is a question, and probably should have been in the Q&A forum

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Second: All TW ROMs are stable and the OP lists all the features. Battery life depends on your use, no one elses.
This is why these are closed.

recommendation for a rom

im looking to flash a custom rom any recommendation for some roms id greatly appreciated

lilbeast said:
im looking to flash a custom rom any recommendation for some roms id greatly appreciated
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I myself have been thoroughly enjoying INFAMOUS S4. It has the features I need, is faster than stock, and is very stable with great battery life. Just did a full backup of 3.3 and upgrading to 3.4 as I type this
~Eric

does INFAMOUS S4 rom get rid of the bloatware?

lilbeast said:
does INFAMOUS S4 rom get rid of the bloatware?
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Sure does. They also have a zip with the bloat should you require it for some reason.
~Eric

lilbeast said:
im looking to flash a custom rom any recommendation for some roms id greatly appreciated
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Instead of giving you a particular ROM suggestion, I'll give you the best way to find the one that best suits you. First, you have to decide what features you want. If you want all the smart stays, the air move, and the other Samsung stuff, you definitely want TouchWiz. If you want a (negligibly) more responsive feel that's more barebones and to the core of Android, go with one based on/around CyanogenMod (or even the Google Edition). Before flashing any new ROMs I'd spend at least an hour reading through both the Android Development and Original Android development sections. You don't have to read every page of every thread, but at the very least read the OP. You should know within the 1st page what features are included, whether it's TouchWiz or not, if it's themed, etc. Most of the TW ROMs are already debloated and will say so in the OP. The CM bases have no carrier bloat at all. If it interests you, take a look at the last few pages. The reason you want to read the last few pages is to get a feel of what bugs are present. As the ROMs get updated and the threads grow, chances are that problems reported on the 3rd page aren't going to be relevant on page 26. If you try one you like, make a nandroid backup of it and keep the backup updated: that way, if another one pops up that you want to try, or you just feel adventurous and want something new, you'll have your backup(s) and can much more easily surf between ROMs if you so desire.

I've gone through Wicked, Jedi, Infamous S4, Infamous Google Edition, and Alpha roms. Personally, I liked Jamison's Infamous roms the best. I'm currently on his Alpha rom, which is based on the international phone's firmware(or something like that?) and has no wifi calling. But it's pretty smooth. Currently Jamison seems to be the fastest on updating all three of his roms, so if you want continual added features/bug fixes go with any of his roms. Wicked was very nice and stable when I used it, but I got flash-happy and couldn't stick with it since he updates like once a month. In the end it's all up to you though.
P.S. The Infamous S4 and Alpha roms recently have had the Samsung apps added back in, not sure why cos I haven't really read all the posts in the thread. You can easily remove them yourself though.

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Members are expected to do the research and read through the ROM threads in development before flashing software that will drastically alter their $700 device.

Just, which ROM is stable?

Hi,
I'm searching for a stable ROM, with android >= 4.3 (under 4.3.X, my cardiosport doesn't work). The ROM must be stable (no update need, everything is working fine, low battery consuption, etc)
So, based on your experience, which rom is stable?
Thanks.

this will probably soon lead to a rom comparison thread and they are forbidden.
Just pick a few you like the most and test them for a couple of days. That's the best tips i can give you.

Thread closed,
Best rom threads are against forum rules.
Ghost

Most suitable daily AOSP ROM?

Hello,
Currently running the rooted stock 5.0 ROM by Skin and I'm not too fond of the LG UI and quite frankly the only thing I'd miss is the camera so I'm wondering which ROM is the most suitable as a daily driver - with the exception of the stock ROMs. I also figured this kind of thread could help people in the same position as myself so it could keep the Q+A forums a bit more clean in the future when less experienced users come along to the G3 development section.
So far my list consists of;
MAHDI ROM
PA AOSPA
LIQUIDSMOOTH
CARBON ROM
CANDYKAT
Decided to leave out CM11 as I prefer ROMs with plenty of customization features. I've used the majority of the above on previous devices but understandably I haven't got the time to flash 6 different ROMs and do charge cycles to see which is the most reliable, smoothest, best battery life and of course most suitable as a daily driver.
Another question I have is I currently have the TWRP.img on my device and I noticed the new one which can backup modems, can I just flash that and overwrite my current recovery without any issues- And would my current Nandroid backups be compatible?
Thank you,
Curtis.