[Q] Fastest ROM - Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0

Introduction:
Hi everyone! I'm currently running Chip v1.5 with Entropy's kernel on my US YP-G70. It's great, but I'm wondering if there is a faster ROM to use (eg: less CPU use and less resource-consuming background processes). JoyOS seems great but I'm wary of the slow wireless connecting and iOS theme.
What I'm Looking for (MUST):
- fully working camera (taking photos and videos, and not just on fastburst)
- working wi-fi and bluetooth
- GPS compatibility with Gapps (apparently some ROMS - forgot which specifically - have GPS issues)
- Built-in non-stock launcher (as in the stock launcher is removed and some other launcher is installed as the only and default launcher)
- light (low RAM usage, like LewaOS claims 200 MB+ free)
- fast
It Would Be Nice to Have...
- customizable lockscreen built-in (or an option to disable the lockscreen so I can use WidgetLockscreen without excess processes)
- overclocking (don't worry - I won't go crazy and set it above 1.2-ish)
- Samsung bloatware removed
Closing Statement:
Please comment below to suggest me some ROMs that satisfy the above conditions. With the requirement of a working camera and bluetooth, I'm probably looking for a Stock/GB-based ROM. On a last note, I know you devs out there put a lot of work into your ROMs, so I hope I'm not coming off as unappreciative.

CM 10.1? I use a few tweaks.

TheKryptonite said:
CM 10.1? I use a few tweaks.
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Actually, I would love to use CM 10.1 with Sultan kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252851) to get that wonderful 441MB RAM but people keep saying that neither bluetooth nor the camera works. Perhaps the tweaks you mentioned deal with those? Btw thanks, TheKryptonite, for helping me out again.

tkdking said:
Actually, I would love to use CM 10.1 with Sultan kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252851) to get that wonderful 441MB RAM but people keep saying that neither bluetooth nor the camera works. Perhaps the tweaks you mentioned deal with those? Btw thanks, TheKryptonite, for helping me out again.
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Bluetooth works and both cameras work (albeit you can only take pictures with the rear camera using FastBurst). There is also a video fix zip file floating around that will give you video recording functionality.

I wouldn't really call it working when you can take 800x480 "pictures" but always something. 3mpx quality was awfuk too. I have to try that fastburst
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I mean, speed tweaks.

Oh. Well thanks for the above posts you guys, but I would like to maintain the full use of my camera
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tkdking said:
Oh. Well thanks for the above posts you guys, but I would like to maintain the full use of my camera
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It still works, but the pictures with the rear cam just won't be as good quality. Some other devs and I are working on it though
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Nice. Sorry I'm just a user and not a dev haha.
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android1234567 said:
It still works, but the pictures with the rear cam just won't be as good quality. Some other devs and I are working on it though
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Why causes it to be in poor quality?

TheKryptonite said:
Why causes it to be in poor quality?
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Because capturing pictures doesn't work, only preview does. So they take screenshots using fast burst. But image previews are bad quality. So they're trying to fix the camera
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You can try RED
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hbxd2010 said:
You can try RED
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Except for the fact that redd is gingerbread and this problem is occurring in jelly bean
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as far the the best performing rom u really should stick with stock based roms. that just my advice if you were to update u must realize that you must sacafice a few features but your than also get a ton of new minor ones back i guess it just depends on your own preference.

I'm not looking for jb roms in particular, so gb-in fact, any-roms are fine with me, given they satisfy the criteria, of course
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What you need is Windows Mobile 2003 SE. That is an absolute beast.

halomademeapc said:
What you need is Windows Mobile 2003 SE. That is an absolute beast.
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Hahah!
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Related

good camera app?

hey i upgraded the atrix to the 4.1.2 of epinter ( tried aokp for a while, now trying this. i think that in the next week ill change some roms untill i find the best rom) after more then a year with the motoblur(i hate motorola, really), and now my atrix is pretty awesome. though i dont have a camera app ( not sure why), i downloaded some free camre apps but they are working as shi*. is there any good camera app (maybe including video, but not have to) for free\paid? dont really need effectes just a good camera that can work.thanks
Install Ics camera +
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ranjithkumar1201 said:
Install Ics camera +
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oh working really nice. thanks alot!
tchcaphr said:
oh working really nice. thanks alot!
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No problemo v don't say thanks like this in XDA
There is a thank button click that
Ur a israeli wow i like israeli they r smart guys with brave heart
Did u get ur bootloader unlocked
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I use Camera ZOOM FX (paid) and Camera 360 (free) and they both with nicely.
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i only tried the AtrICS rom as an android 4.0+ rom and what i discovered was that the flasher is not timed correctly. It flashes before the pic is taken so the pic is dark though the flasher is on. And the flasher brightness was also low. aren't you having such problems? If not in my opinion best camera app for an ICS or newer rom is camera JB+. i flashed back to mrom because there were many issues, not only camera problems. And now the camera's flasher is timed correctly back again and the flasher brightness is also strong as before. So if you are not using an android 4.0+ ROM i would go for camera ICS+ or Pro capture
camera 360 for free
Camera 360 I can recommend for JB Roms
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yakadya said:
i only tried the AtrICS rom as an android 4.0+ rom and what i discovered was that the flasher is not timed correctly. It flashes before the pic is taken so the pic is dark though the flasher is on. And the flasher brightness was also low. aren't you having such problems? If not in my opinion best camera app for an ICS or newer rom is camera JB+. i flashed back to mrom because there were many issues, not only camera problems. And now the camera's flasher is timed correctly back again and the flasher brightness is also strong as before. So if you are not using an android 4.0+ ROM i would go for camera ICS+ or Pro capture
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i have this issue on epinters december build. but it's all timed now. even microshots were lookin good. epinters feb 20 build.
Snap Camera is the best check this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mGsgFhNEEpY
does it work on cm7? cool features. :thumbup:
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Searching cannot possibly be that hard...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap
Requires Android:
2.3.3 and up
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ravilov said:
Searching cannot possibly be that hard...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap
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oh really? i can't actually make a purchase right now so maybe you can give it a shot :fingers-crossed:
there is a 4.2 modded camera app that must be flashed in CWM, it enables a lot of features not avaible by default in the devices, you should search it in apps and games(or development) in Android General, dude, that is the best camera app i used in my phone, but ya know, opinion is like an a**, each one have its own.
The Leaked ICS camera app is the best I have used, is it possible to port it over to another ROM (CM10)?
Actually I use Wondershare PowerCam it's free, no ads, nice effects, faster startup time and maybe a better picture quality against my paid Camera Zoom Fx!
Now, I'm going to test FxCamera and Cymera
I have tried a few camera apps as well but ultimately settled on camera zoom FX. It takes pretty nice shots without having to surf through a bunch of set up options. but it also has features you might use down the road. I'm more of a point and shoot type person so YMMV.
FV-5 - professional camera :laugh:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flavionet.android.camera.pro&hl=ru
i use PerfectShot Unlimited work fine with me
If you search for a free app, the best is Camera 360..paid, the best is Camera Zoom FX..

[TWEAK][APK] Seeder entropy generator to provide significant lag reduction

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Guys check this out
Best result on Android 4.+
Description
Hey everyone,
So, I was experiencing significant lag as we all do from time to time, and decided I was going to get to the bottom of it.
After tracing and debugging for hours, I discovered the source of 90% of Android's lag. In a word, entropy (or lack thereof).
Google's JVM, like Sun's, reads from /dev/random. For all random data. Yes, the /dev/random that uses a very limited entropy pool.
Random data is used for all kinds of stuff.. UUID generation, session keys, SSL.. when we run out of entropy, the process blocks. That manifests itself as lag. The process cannot continue until the kernel generates more high quality random data.
So, I cross-compiled rngd, and used it to feed /dev/urandom into /dev/random at 1 second intervals.
Result? I have never used an Android device this fast.
It is literally five times faster in many cases. Chrome, maps, and other heavy applications load in about 1/2 a second, and map tiles populate as fast as I can scroll. Task switching is instantaneous. You know how sometimes when you hit the home button, it takes 5-10 seconds for the home screen to repopulate? Yeah. Blocking on read of /dev/random. Problem solved. But don't take my word for it .. give it a shot!
Update!
I've built a very simple Android app that bundles the binary, and starts/stops the service (on boot if selected). I'll be adding more instrumentation, but for now, give it a shot! This APK does not modify /system in any way, so should be perfectly safe.
This is my first userspace Android app, so bear with me!
Note that this APK is actually compatible with all Android versions, and all (armel) devices. It's not at all specific to the Captivate Glide.
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Thanks for the share, very nice find. I will make the source patch to Jellyzeus and Turbo UI.
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Works perfect on my Xplay CM9.1
Improved performance greatly. Great find!
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Fat_boy555 said:
Improved performance greatly. Great find!
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Please mention ROM and kernel
I just downloaded the APK and installed on Turbo UI, everything seems slightly faster. Browsing menu's, Tapatalk, opening app drawer.... nice
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CosmicDan said:
Please mention ROM and kernel
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Kerbel: Turbo Kernel JB
Rom: Slimbean by Cj360 latest version.
Not sure if it's placebo effect but the rom does feel a lot faster when multitasking.
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Feedback from users (xperia 2011) 4pda works great on android 4. +
But almost unnoticed by 2.3
Amazing. Cm10 plus turbo v9 kernel has major performance enhancement with this.
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CosmicDan said:
Please mention ROM and kernel
I just downloaded the APK and installed on Turbo UI, everything seems slightly faster. Browsing menu's, Tapatalk, opening app drawer.... nice
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To hear this from the "tweak skeptic" is a sure fire proof that the thing works
I don't mean this in a bad way Dan, don't get me wrong, but you usually voiced your distrust in a few tweak methods.
There's definitely a difference on gingerbread. Much much more zippier.
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Amazing in games on gb. Best tweak I've ever used. A*. Tyvm
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igor_anta said:
To hear this from the "tweak skeptic" is a sure fire proof that the thing works
I don't mean this in a bad way Dan, don't get me wrong, but you usually voiced your distrust in a few tweak methods.
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Well yeah lol, but this isn't just another build.prop entry but a full-blown hack. As the OP states, it technically lowers security and other randomized accuracy in favor of performance.
I'll integrate this into Turbo kernel so it runs in every slot.
P.S. Try setting zRAM to maximum with this on Better multitasking.
Hey Dan, did you test the touchpad with this tweak?
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farenheith said:
Hey Dan, did you test the touchpad with this tweak?
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Yeah, no difference I'll test it again when I rebuild Jellyzeus with an increased entropy pool size.
Kernel: Doomkernel v4 ics
ROM: Markpython ics ( the version before revolution)
I can really see the difference, my phone y very smoothier and snappier than before, multitasking is so fast
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Will test this on CM7 w/ FXP Kernel. Will let it be until new year when I'll flash my baby with some ICS/JB ROM :good:
Pac rom with turbo r9 kernel. Not a big difference in gaming.
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Xperia NXT 1.3 and doomkernel v14.
Very small speed improvement in the ui.
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Can I place the rngf file in the init.d folder for it to run at boot without the app?
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simplyjustkids said:
Can I place the rngf file in the init.d folder for it to run at boot without the app?
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Just flash zip from thread.
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Best custom rom for Player 5.0 (YP-G70)

Hi all,
Can you please place your rom suggessions about player 5.0(YP-G70)... Which rom you prefer and why?
Eryigit GB-ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465144
Chip v1.5 GB-ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737432
I used both of them, both are great, stable and fast.
If you want the ICS look and feel, use Chip ROM.
PARANOIDANDROID JB-ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083052
This is also a great ROM, it has a Hybrid Engine that allows you to switch to Tablet mode or Phablet mode.
But the camera, bluetooth, and headset still don't work. besides that everything's good.
There is also a huge noticeable improvement in performance.
Hope This Helps!
i'm currently using eryigit rom, but it's beeing laggy. Free ram is around 60mb and this causes problems while usng programmes.
i'm planning to try chip rom...
by the way, camera and bluetooth is important. so it seems i can't use cm9 based roms.
any other suggessions?
asgentr said:
by the way, camera and bluetooth is important. so it seems i can't use cm9 based roms.
any other suggessions?
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CM9 & CM10 still has no camera nor bluetooth, this is what i'm using now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446774
This ROM is stock, rooted and overclocked to 1.2ghz
Hope This Helps!
thanks, i'll give it a try
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CM9 & CM10 still has no camera nor bluetooth, this is what i'm using now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446774
This ROM is stock, rooted and overclocked to 1.2ghz
Hope This Helps!
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Actually, Supermaster has made a patch for Bluetooth in cm9 and you can still take pictures in cm10. The preview is just a little weird but the picture comes out fine
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rap2191 said:
CM9 & CM10 still has no camera nor bluetooth, this is what i'm using now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446774
This ROM is stock, rooted and overclocked to 1.2ghz
Hope This Helps!
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Cm10 has camera ..photos and recording video works just preview is little wierd..that can be fixes but i am to lazy to setup building envirement ..tryid ones but give up
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asgentr said:
Hi all,
Can you please place your rom suggessions about player 5.0(YP-G70)... Which rom you prefer and why?
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Totally agree with using Chip!!! Loving it! Gingerbread stability ICS look & feel!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2211148

Posts questions about Jelly Bean Here!

Recently, there have been quiet a few threads with questions about JB roms and i have gotten quite a few PMs from users asking about stuff in JB. Many of these users arent at 10 posts yet and cant post in the cm10/cm10.1 threads. Also, for many users (including me), this is their first experience with jelly bean.
So i have decided to make this thread so that people can post their questions about Jellybean roms (cm10, cm10.1, PA, PAC-man, etc.)
reserved, just in case
Does reverting back from cm10 to TB require flashing kernel? Just making sure
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What's the general status of cameras on Jelly Bean ROMs? I've seen a few posts that make it look like they kinda work, kinda don't (which is a step up from where I last saw it of not working at all).
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Does reverting back from cm10 to TB require flashing kernel? Just making sure
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Need to flash kernel. And i think you meant GB.
Dr. Cyanide said:
What's the general status of cameras on Jelly Bean ROMs? I've seen a few posts that make it look like they kinda work, kinda don't (which is a step up from where I last saw it of not working at all).
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Both cameras work for me using fast burst camera
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iurnait said:
Need to flash kernel. And i think you meant GB.
Both cameras work for me using fast burst camera
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Thank you for mentioning Fast Burst. I was looking for a (better) alternative to Snapchat, and Fast Burst is MUCH BETTER !!! Both front and rear cameras work..WOO HOO :good:
Please stop, camera doesn't work. You can't say that it works just because you can take a screenshot o preview........
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It works fully for me.
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with stock app?
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Front camera works fine. The rear one has problems on saving the photo and some glitches on the preview. But since it woks at least on preview, some app like Fast Burst Camera simple takes a screenshots of the device. In other words the camera DO NOT fully works. Also the resolution of the photo taken by the app Fast Burst Camera is ~720x480 or 0.3 MP instead of 3.2MP, so the quality is much much worst.
Right on time I was just about to make a thread about this what is the easiest way to get Jelly Bean. I don't really care or need the camera it's pure **** as it is.
Device: 5.0
Do we just wipe Dalvik Cache if we want to switch between JB ROMS? I want to go back to Jackpot from Pac-man
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atcq28 said:
Do we just wipe Dalvik Cache if we want to switch between JB ROMS? I want to go back to Jackpot from Pac-man
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just dalvik should be fine.
but if your are ocd, then you probably want to do a full wipe
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just dalvik should be fine.
but if your are ocd, then you probably want to do a full wipe
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I should update. Only wiping Dalvik and flashing causes alot of problems. Had to do a full wipe.
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PacMan ROM Screen Background
How does one hide the 4 pacman symbols that you see in display background?
By changing the wallpaper
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ratyfu said:
By changing the wallpaper
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On CM10.1, "No Wallpaper" was an option. Where's the same option on PacMan ?
beeewell said:
On CM10.1, "No Wallpaper" was an option. Where's the same option on PacMan ?
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Not an option sorry. Unless you use a black image
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Not an option sorry. Unless you use a black image
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Really ?? That is so hard to believe !!
I was using no wallpaper in CM10.1, and when I flashed pacman and rebooted, I had no wallpaper. It wasn't until I went into settings and fooled with the theme and the pacman toggle (whatever that does) when lo and behold, the 4 pacman icons appeared. Having to resort to using a black image to hide those 4 icons seems so uncool.
EDIT: I installed "No Wallpaper" from Play Store..Mission accomplished
Kenobz said:
Right on time I was just about to make a thread about this what is the easiest way to get Jelly Bean. I don't really care or need the camera it's pure **** as it is.
Device: 5.0
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I also would appreciate a newbie's step-by-step guide to installing (CM10.1/kernel 3.0 I guess) on the YP-G70.

[Q] Stock camera vs. Custom ROM camera

I just recently got my SII and im fairly new to flashing roms. I rhad SUpernexus for a week or so and one thing that i noticed is that the camera on that rom is not on par with the stock camera of s2 jb 4.1.2. is this issue the same for all roms/stock roms? Are stock rom cameras always better than custom roms? I know there are a lot of market camera apps but i think all they do is enhance your picture using effects. It doesn't improve your picture clarity, reduce noise, etc. like the stock rom camera. That's the reason I'm sticking with stock rom despite the awful appearance of touchwiz. I usually do low light shots indoors but custom roms perform so bad on low light, sometimes in daylight also.
The camera is due to Samsung not releasing source code I think. If you want stock camera but hate touch wiz try chameleon rom
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The camera is due to Samsung not releasing source code I think. If you want stock camera but hate touch wiz try chameleon rom
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Chameleon rom? Is the quality comparable to stock rom camera or its the same with other rom like slimbean, supernexus, etc.
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infinitylook said:
Chameleon rom? Is the quality comparable to stock rom camera or its the same with other rom like slimbean, supernexus, etc.
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Not only is it comparable, but it is exactly the same. The camera is the actual Sammy camera as the ROM is based on the stock framework. Try the ROM, its fantastic :good:
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Not only is it comparable, but it is exactly the same. The camera is the actual Sammy camera as the ROM is based on the stock framework. Try the ROM, its fantastic :good:
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Ok great I will search on that. How about the battery life?
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infinitylook said:
Ok great I will search on that. How about the battery life?
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Battery life is the same as stock, but its heavily varied according to what apps you use, if you have sync on, wifi, data etc etc. It *should* be a bit better (but we are talking marginal, if not fractions) as the ROM does not include the bloat that completely stock Samsung ones do (like Samsung maps services, hubs etc)
It all comes down to kernel really, I use Apolo 4.7 and while I only see 3hrs screen on time and almost 2 days standby until flat, It is pretty good for me! Edit: with WiFi and sync always on
Stock PhilZ is also great, clean and smooth!
jl10101 said:
Battery life is the same as stock, but its heavily varied according to what apps you use, if you have sync on, wifi, data etc etc. It *should* be a bit better (but we are talking marginal, if not fractions) as the ROM does not include the bloat that completely stock Samsung ones do (like Samsung maps services, hubs etc)
It all comes down to kernel really, I use Apolo 4.7 and while I only see 3hrs screen on time and almost 2 days standby until flat, It is pretty good for me! Edit: with WiFi and sync always on
Stock PhilZ is also great, clean and smooth!
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Wow great. 3 hours screen time with heavy use like games or just texting? Hey can you suggest a good kernel. Is siyah of any good or the stock kernel is already good paired with the chameleon?
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