I currently have both a Nexus 7 (2013) running official MM and a Nook HD running unofficial CM13. The last stable release for the Nook was CM11 and official CM development has stopped. That hardware is almost past its useful life. The Nexus is fine but I would really like a slightly larger screen and an SD card slot so I am looking at used Tab Pro and Tab S 8.4" models. I'm not a fan of Touchwiz so I want something that I can flash Lollipop or MM onto. I know there's a stable release of 12.1 for the Pro but only nightlies for 13 on either model (and no stable CM at all for the Tab S.) So my question is, are any of the current CM releases (or other ROMs) good enough to be a "daily driver?" My experience on the Nook was that stable releases were indeed pretty stable and nightlies were hit or miss. Can I assume the same for the Galaxy Tabs?
FWIW, I use the tablet mainly for FB, Chrome browsing, reading NYTimes and as a book reader (using the Kindle app or FB Reader.)
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
FWIW, just about any of the CM13-based ROMs are very stable. Most of the serious bugs were fixed a while back. You've got several to choose from, and they're more or less all based on 6.0.1_r50-something. I don't think you can lose with any of them.
lmacmil said:
I currently have both a Nexus 7 (2013) running official MM and a Nook HD running unofficial CM13. The last stable release for the Nook was CM11 and official CM development has stopped. That hardware is almost past its useful life. The Nexus is fine but I would really like a slightly larger screen and an SD card slot so I am looking at used Tab Pro and Tab S 8.4" models. I'm not a fan of Touchwiz so I want something that I can flash Lollipop or MM onto. I know there's a stable release of 12.1 for the Pro but only nightlies for 13 on either model (and no stable CM at all for the Tab S.) So my question is, are any of the current CM releases (or other ROMs) good enough to be a "daily driver?" My experience on the Nook was that stable releases were indeed pretty stable and nightlies were hit or miss. Can I assume the same for the Galaxy Tabs?
FWIW, I use the tablet mainly for FB, Chrome browsing, reading NYTimes and as a book reader (using the Kindle app or FB Reader.)
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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I have a Tab Pro 8.4 & have been using the latest build of temasek's UNOFFICIAL CM13 & it has been running great. I use my tablet every day for Facebook, G+, XDA, chrome web browser & a few word games, read using the Kindle app or Moon Reader Pro.
I have owned this tablet for a couple of years now & started out with CM 11 on it.
Here's a link to Temasek's rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...opment/rom-temaseks-unofficial-build-t3127767
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Hello old friends! A long time since I've posted on here, have happily had a Nexus 5 for the last year. Bought an LG G3 D855 and am horrified by the non-stock-android experience - give me my nexus 5 back!
I've seen that the LG G3 officially supported cyanogenmod nightlies are out - how long do you think it will be before the first stable is released? I am rusty on the ol' custom ROM scene and would rather stick to Stable releases.
Thanks!
already some time the CM12 roms are working, the only thing that has not been resolved is the video recording in 4K, but the rest is great, lasting battery well, is not heating up too much, and has no lags, the rom is fluid unlike the stock rOMs. can install that will not regret it. :good:
Why would you knowingly post in the wrong section?
nevynev said:
Hello old friends! A long time since I've posted on here, have happily had a Nexus 5 for the last year. Bought an LG G3 D855 and am horrified by the non-stock-android experience - give me my nexus 5 back!
I've seen that the LG G3 officially supported cyanogenmod nightlies are out - how long do you think it will be before the first stable is released? I am rusty on the ol' custom ROM scene and would rather stick to Stable releases.
Thanks!
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Nightlies are stable enough to use...
Over 2 years ago I bought 2 of these (SG TAB 3 10.1s) for my kids - after about 6 to 8 months they just stopped using them becuase they ran like poop - they sat for over a year gathering dust so I just took one of them and installed CyanogenMod 12.1 (literally, 2 nights ago from the date of this post) So far it runs awesome! I was going to dump the tab 3 10.1s but after installing, it's a keeper! I truely can't beleive the performance - better than brand new!
I see there's a way to install Marshmellow (6.0)... I also see other custom ROMs as well so..My first thought is - why fix something that's not broken? In fact why fix something that I just fixed and is working really good?
I'm looking for the very best performance possible - So far, with my very little experience and knowledge, CyanogenMod is truly the CATS MEOW! so.... my tab 3s are wifi. Don't care too much about the camera, mainly needed for browsing, netflix, xFinity TV app, youtube, games - maybe a bluetooth keyboard....
Anyone out there with a SG Tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210 who has installled CyanogenMod, then MM (6.0) or other ROMs besides CyanogenMod? Are there any comparisons? What is the very best performing ROM for a GS TAB 3 10.1 GT P5120?
Thanks much in advance for any info -
And, a BIG THANKS!!! to nels83 for the post in the developers thread for CyanogenMod -
I would also appreciate any recommandations on this!
So i just looked at all the officially supported phones for lineage OS since CM is shutting down , and they have all the carrier variants for the note 4 (Sprint, ATT.. etc.. ) but not our 910V. That seems to be a common occurrence with our note 4 . its like the black sheep of the note 4 family . So why is it so hard to support our phone?
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So i just looked at all the officially supported phones for lineage OS since CM is shutting down , and they have all the carrier variants for the note 4 (Sprint, ATT.. etc.. ) but not our 910V. That seems to be a common occurrence with our note 4 . its like the black sheep of the note 4 family . So why is it so hard to support our phone?
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N910V only got bootloader unlocked recently... Maybe that's why? AFAIK, there's no official maintainer for the Verizon variant yet. @hsbadr had his unofficial builds (for CM), but he has stopped development and gone on to work with the Emotion ROM team.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Where do you see this list? Can anyone comment as to why I always had so many problems while on CM13? I seemed to have always found something wrong with my phone on various "stable" builds, whereas some other ROMS I've tried seem to be actually stable in comparison. I can't remember what issues I'd had offhand but it seems like I was always posting in the appropriate thread with problems. Both Nseven and MODestRom ROMs have run more smoothly than CM13, I never tried CM14.1 since CM13 left a bad taste in my mouth. Probably my most favorite ROM on my VZW Note 4 was the Note5port, but that was on 5.1.1.
JOSHSKORN said:
Where do you see this list? Can anyone comment as to why I always had so many problems while on CM13? I seemed to have always found something wrong with my phone on various "stable" builds, whereas some other ROMS I've tried seem to be actually stable in comparison. I can't remember what issues I'd had offhand but it seems like I was always posting in the appropriate thread with problems. Both Nseven and MODestRom ROMs have run more smoothly than CM13, I never tried CM14.1 since CM13 left a bad taste in my mouth. Probably my most favorite ROM on my VZW Note 4 was the Note5port, but that was on 5.1.1.
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CM 14.1 was very stable for me. On EmotionOS Beta 1 right now. Even more stable than CM 14.1. Give it a try, I think you will like the stable AOSP feel.
What drawbacks are there with EmotionOS on this phone? Besides AOSP instead of TW
I just got a used Note 4 from Note 2 (running CM12). I really do not like Samsung's stock ROMs. What is a good stable ROM? Is Lineage any good? EmotionOS? Debloat version of stock? suggestions?
psun03 said:
I just got a used Note 4 from Note 2 (running CM12). I really do not like Samsung's stock ROMs. What is a good stable ROM? Is Lineage any good? EmotionOS? Debloat version of stock? suggestions?
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I've been on Emotroid 6.0.1 for the past year with very few hiccups but I started looking for a new rom tonight as well.
EmotionOS is pretty much dead. Forums reveal the OP is retired from the N4 but work pseudo continues on through the Verizon wireless build.. Sounds sketchy to me as the sprint variant is no longer supported.
Lineage appears to be the rom Emotroid is built on, that said expect fewer customization's. It's brand new, but the activity on the forum looks promising so it's won my vote and I've got it flashing now.
Lineage is developed by the same guy/team who did CM.
Hello!
I just revivie my old Nexus 7 (flo) after four years of broken screen. So, all the apps updated to date, using stock Marsmallow means slow everywhere.... I just want to use it to read PDF articles and watch series when I am not at home. That's it. Dont really care the Android version.
Any sugestions?
Thanks!
iyurcic95 said:
Hello!
I just revivie my old Nexus 7 (flo) after four years of broken screen. So, all the apps updated to date, using stock Marsmallow means slow everywhere.... I just want to use it to read PDF articles and watch series when I am not at home. That's it. Dont really care the Android version.
Any sugestions?
Thanks!
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You can use pixel experience ROM.
iyurcic95 said:
Hello!
I just revivie my old Nexus 7 (flo) after four years of broken screen. So, all the apps updated to date, using stock Marsmallow means slow everywhere.... I just want to use it to read PDF articles and watch series when I am not at home. That's it. Dont really care the Android version.
Any sugestions?
Thanks!
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I am still using (and loving it) the very stable LineageOs 7.1, Nougat. It is the last official Lineage Rom for the Nexus 7 (2013).... and wileyc is doing weekly security updates! Here is the link to wileyc's thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ne...m-lineageos-14-1-weekly-builds-nexus-t3968502