What ROM you're using, and why? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm browsing though the forums and flicking through all the different types of ROM's.
I'm not exactly and expert on all this stuff, so I was just wondering what ROM's you guys use and why?
Thanks in Advance.
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New_World_Order said:
I'm browsing though the forums and flicking through all the different types of ROM's.
I'm not exactly and expert on all this stuff, so I was just wondering what ROM's you guys use and why?
Thanks in Advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
jje

New_World_Order said:
I'm browsing though the forums and flicking through all the different types of ROM's.
I'm not exactly and expert on all this stuff, so I was just wondering what ROM's you guys use and why?
Thanks in Advance.
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if ur not an expert on flashing custom rom stuff's then i would suggest u 2 stick 2 the stock rom that came along with ur phone instead of messing with ur phone
also see the link below first before starting a thread like this
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I'm currently using ParanoidAndroid the only ROM so far that has Tablet mode and looks great and runs smooth!
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Sun90 said:
if ur not an expert on flashing custom rom stuff's then i would suggest u 2 stick 2 the stock rom that came along with ur phone instead of messing with ur phone
also see the link below first before starting a thread like this
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hmmm, disagree...
you wont learn unless you try new stuff.
to OPsearch before posting tho! ;0)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515010
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rphdeku said:
I'm currently using ParanoidAndroid the only ROM so far that has Tablet mode and looks great and runs smooth!
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and what is good about tablet mode?? we have hardware buttons, so whats the point??

Read the rules before posting

Resurrection by westcrip has tablet mode.
And yes just pkay around with all roms its the only way to learn. But always follow the instructions.
Im on foxhound just now and i like it so far

I am using wiui last version and i am happy eith this rom it is so fast and stable i got one random reboot for now and ui is so good
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Yavuzemre said:
I am using wiui last version and i am happy eith this rom it is so fast and stable i got one random reboot for now and ui is so good
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Are there any big problems with this ROM? Anything that stops day to day use?
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Sun90 said:
if ur not an expert on flashing custom rom stuff's then i would suggest u 2 stick 2 the stock rom that came along with ur phone instead of messing with ur phone
also see the link below first before starting a thread like this
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Wow. This post is silly.
Saying not to try custom roms, then posts a link to a post that says you must try custom roms. :/
Anyways, I'm using CM9 Nightlies, all going well.
I'm a newbie ROOTer and I suggest you try it out, the benefits wayy outway the risks and trying something new is always fun.

Filb said:
Wow. This post is silly.
Saying not to try custom roms, then posts a link to a post that says you must try custom roms. :/
Anyways, I'm using CM9 Nightlies, all going well.
I'm a newbie ROOTer and I suggest you try it out, the benefits wayy outway the risks and trying something new is always fun.
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Thanks!
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Resurrection by westcrip has tablet mode.
And yes just pkay around with all roms its the only way to learn. But always follow the instructions.
Im on foxhound just now and i like it so far

I've tried most of the aokp/cm9 roms now as well as some aosp and stock roms. I'm currently running omega 3.0 aokp and a secondary omega v13.....I've found theses to be the most reliable..smooth and bug free.besides what people will say are the "best" roms..,, you need to flash and try some out., as they all vary to peoples personal preference.just make sure to follow install guides to the tee...
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Which ROM to choose

Im brand new to this ROM flashing stuff but i have worked with computers for years so im comfortable flashing the phone etc.
My questions are how do you choose what ROM to flash and how do you know it will work?
My phone is running i9300BVALF4 stock ROM but all the custom ROMS's i can see are not a slightly earlier build than mine, will it still work ok?
You read the rom description and decide.
Your current firmware is not relevant .
I9300. Takes any I9300 rom .
jje
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Choose omega rom v13
It's a modded stock rom so all the features are working and there aren't many bugs
When you click on a thread it usually has a not working list and browsing through the last few pages gives one an idea of how the people are finding it
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For me,I won't hesitate a moment to choose mike1986 ROM
I pay more attention to speed and stability of my phone.mike rom is so smooth and stable that even beyond my expect.And I also care about battery
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I sense a cyber sniper lurking around somewhere........
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nodstuff said:
I sense a cyber sniper lurking around somewhere........
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It was a close call, but he hasn't asked "what is the best Rom?" ....instead he sneakily asked "how do I chose the best Rom?"
This is a new development in assault tactics and the sniper committee is pondering the matter before taking to arms.
Itchy the trigger finger.
JJEgan said:
You read the rom description and decide.
Your current firmware is not relevant .
I9300. Takes any I9300 rom .
jje
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So firmware doesn't matter at all when flashing ROMs on the S3?
UrbanDesigns said:
So firmware doesn't matter at all when flashing ROMs on the S3?
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No, a firmware is just a stock Rom with stupid carrier apps and games baked in. Best thing is to root, do a nandroid backup of your stock firmware, then get happy flashing. Just read the threads and stick to Samsung based Roms until you are comfortable with what you are doing, it's a learning curve,, but a worthwhile one, another tip....explore the forum, look at the stickies, observe, listen and learn....and don't rush into anything....enjoy
slaphead20 said:
No, a firmware is just a stock Rom with stupid carrier apps and games baked in. Best thing is to root, do a nandroid backup of your stock firmware, then get happy flashing. Just read the threads and stick to Samsung based Roms until you are comfortable with what you are doing, it's a learning curve,, but a worthwhile one, another tip....explore the forum, look at the stickies, observe, listen and learn....and don't rush into anything....enjoy
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Thanks for that!
Wow
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I would highly recommend CheckROM. It's fast, stable, smooth and battery friendly I've been uaing this rom since I had my Galaxy S II now with the S III I moved to the same rom cuz' developers Gadget Check and Leomar always supporting and updating the rom .
Chamillikawi said:
I would highly recommend CheckROM. It's fast, stable, smooth and battery friendly I've been uaing this rom since I had my Galaxy S II now with the S III I moved to the same rom cuz' developers Gadget Check and Leomar always supporting and updating the rom .
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Grrrrrrrrrrrr! S....h....u...t.......u....p!!!
slaphead20 said:
Grrrrrrrrrrrr! S....h....u...t.......u....p!!!
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It was only a matter of time before this thinly veiled attempt at a best ROM thread revealed its true form.
Take aim....
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just...one...more...and...I...swear....I....pull....the .......freakin'.....trigger.....

Which ROM?

Hi I'm just wondering about which custom ROM I should use.I'm interested in a ROM with no lag,very good battery life and is either ICS or JB.
Thanx
There is no such rom yet for ICS or JB.
If you want good battery and no lag you should absolutelly flash popdog's Oxygen rom.
Or you can try gingersnap by neko.
Here is the link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529777
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Try AOKP CM 9 rom ...
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isnt this similar to asking what rom is better or not... ? you have the needs... try out the different things available and learn to make decision for yourself.. :fingers-crossed:
(#no offense: but these kind of threads are emerging again and again, so dont take me in the bad way..)
There's a sticky topic that helps with questions like yours. I suggest you read it. Its worth the time
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HI brother
You want better battery life? then go for OxygeN:silly:
Any links?
Ihazo333 said:
Any links?
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Yeah...the search button at the top of the page is a good place to start.
Lol thanx But isn't there quite a few Oxygen ROMs?
_viren_ said:
isnt this similar to asking what rom is better or not... ? you have the needs... try out the different things available and learn to make decision for yourself.. :fingers-crossed:
(#no offense: but these kind of threads are emerging again and again, so dont take me in the bad way..)
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Ihazo333 said:
Lol thanx But isn't there quite a few Oxygen ROMs?
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As _viren_ said, there is no perfect ROM. You'll have to try the ROMs to find what's suitable for you. There are ROMs based on stock LG firmware, on AOSP, CM 7/9/10, ROMs based on other ROMs. Take your pick. If you like one, stick with it.
Or, as we all like to do, go on a flashing spree just for the heck of it.
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Oomahey said:
As _viren_ said, there is no perfect ROM. You'll have to try the ROMs to find what's suitable for you. There are ROMs based on stock LG firmware, on AOSP, CM 7/9/10, ROMs based on other ROMs. Take your pick. If you like one, stick with it.
Or, as we all like to do, go on a flashing spree just for the heck of it.
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thnx man(oomahey)... ... and
he is right too... if dont want to be on a splashing spree... then change weekly... i change rom every once a week....:silly:
:fingers-crossed:
_viren_ said:
thnx man(oomahey)... ... and
he is right too... if dont want to be on a splashing spree... then change weekly... i change rom every once a week....:silly:
:fingers-crossed:
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I;m currently using Paranoid Android but when the GTR Theme comes our for the latest GSnap I might be flashing that one.Thanx for the tips guys
Hey don't. create threads like which rom/kernel is best.
Try to flash roms then choose which best suits for you.
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[Q] Choosing the right ROM/Kernel 4 performance

Hey every1
so I wanted to fix a SGS3 of a friend of mine who isn't so much into modding. His phone lags like hell, keyboard and calls, just everything. I'm personally on a GNEX and couldnt stay one minute with a phone in this condition.
Well i thought about Supercharge his phone, maybe also changing the Kernel before, but leave the rest stock... but maybe it wont be enough and I'll have to flash him a ROM.
Now I ain't got a SGS3 to flash me trough all kind of ROMs in order to see for myself what works and what not.
So what I'm asking for are some recommendations. The ROMs for SGS3 are all different then then these on GNEX...
There are many and i want to reduce my options to lets say 3-4 ROMs and some kernels...
Anyone?
Thanks
This is so gonna turn into a best ROM/Kernel thread...
WTVTom said:
This is so gonna turn into a best ROM/Kernel thread...
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Well.... i dont search for the best ROM since its very individual. I search for one that is near to stock and stable. My friend won't need any customization...
Then try what's available. Read the different rom descriptions.
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kofiaa said:
Then try what's available. Read the different rom descriptions.
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too much Im just asking for some names dude, I will read them then... just to cut down the options available, so less work...
On my personal opinion, I'll suggest CheckROM.
I've used it as a daily all round rom juiced with latest siyah kernel.
No lags and no un necessary batterydrain.
Sorry for my bad english, as this is my first post to englis only forum in ages
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kermanp said:
On my personal opinion, I'll suggest CheckROM.
I've used it as a daily all round rom juiced with latest siyah kernel.
No lags and no un necessary batterydrain.
Sorry for my bad english, as this is my first post to englis only forum in ages
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Thanks man
i found two checkroms, which one do you mean:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836362&highlight=checkrom
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738527&highlight=checkrom

Pure Google on Galaxy S2 4.1.2

Recently google released 4.1.2 for the S2 it installs like a charm.
But here is my problem with it, it comes with touch wiz skin.is there a way to install the stock Android that came without the touch wiz?
Without launchers or third party roms.
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Custom ROM then...
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Google did not release 4.1.2 for the S2, Samsung did.
If you're looking for a stock Android experience then it's a custom ROM in afraid.
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And what custom ROM you recommend?
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Read the rules, I can recommend any ROM because I'm not you, so my choice might not be as good as you'd wish.
Read, try and choose.
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TarikHKJ said:
And what custom ROM you recommend?
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If you want stock google experiance search for AOSP based ROMs. They give the best stock experiance.
Thanks very much for your help.
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thanks guys for your help, you seem to know what you're talking about. so I have this question i found a couple of roms for SGSII like :
Super Nexus
RootBox
CM
what do you think is better ?
TarikHKJ said:
thanks guys for your help, you seem to know what you're talking about. so I have this question i found a couple of roms for SGSII like :
Super Nexus
RootBox
CM
what do you think is better ?
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make a nandroid bkp of ur exsisting rom and then try all above one by one and see the difference ma8
thanks, do you know other roms that you would recommend. I tried these they worked well, but I'd like to explore some more options
to be as stock as it can be..
TarikHKJ said:
thanks, do you know other roms that you would recommend. I tried these they worked well, but I'd like to explore some more options
to be as stock as it can be..
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I can understand your feeling friend but recommending Rom is a big no no here. No one would do it. Everyone has his own preferences. The Rom I like can't be someone else's favorite. Everyone here has tried many Rom before settling with any one Rom. That too only for few days. There are so many good Rom you would love to try YOURSELF. Read the changelogs. See the screenshots. Then decide what to try. Best of luck. Ask any further doubt you have.
One more thing. Don't say thanks. Press THANKS button on the left.
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TarikHKJ said:
thanks, do you know other roms that you would recommend. I tried these they worked well, but I'd like to explore some more options
to be as stock as it can be..
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Look at the Index Of Roms at the stickies, there you can find all the roms sorted by their base (Samsung based for example). And follow the answers the one above me gave
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Help with custom rom amd cm10

Hi
I want to try some custom rom. Without any bugs.
Dont care about the radio bug.
Or tv out bug.
Camera bug should not be present.
Currently I am using wanam latest jellybean rom. V6.2
I have tries omega roms also.
Tries cm9 too. I like cm9 rom but I was not able to get wifi working.
To get wifi working I had to install ics and then flash cm9.
I want to try something like cm10
Pure android feeling. Not the samsung stock rom. And battery friendly.
Cm10 bugs webpage is not opening. Showing error all the time.
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Errrrrm.........so what's the question?
....although I know the answer already........try some Roms out, read the threads, read the OP's
slaphead20 said:
Errrrrm.........so what's the question?
....although I know the answer already........try some Roms out, read the threads, read the OP's
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Suggest me skme custom rom like cm10.
And where can I find cm10 bugs list. Link in official thread is not working.
And which one has better battery life cm10 or stock roms.
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I suggest you do it yourself.
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Theshawty said:
I suggest you do it yourself.
©®™.....
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Is he not going to get some of your enlightening advice shawty?
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AW: Help with custom rom amd cm10
All cm10 based Roms do inherit their bugs.
The more extra features the rom has, the more extra bugs you will probably have.
Same goes for TW.
Complexity is the developers enemy!
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delsus said:
Is he not going to get some of your enlightening advice shawty?
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I thought about it at first, but no. OP does not want camera bugs to be present, so it's clear all aosp roms are out of the question. Now it's on him to try out various TW-based roms, with which we will not help.
inb4....
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Quite frankly, this type of post above and "first" posts are the bane of my existence. They are about as useless as all the other spam out there, so I usually delete them on sight.
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@OP, I suggest you go into the Dev section and read a little. Pick out a few ROMs that look interesting to you. Then read the last 10 pages or so of each. Narrow it down to 1 or 2 that you like and read the OPs. Find one that you want to go with, then sit down, get a cold drink and start reading.
Make a Nandroid before you flash anything so that your next thread isn't "Help!! I bricked my phone".
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