Hey there! I have a i9300, using currently LineageOs.
As the camera quality its important to me, I would like to go to an stock-based rom, i'm looking for something with as less bloatware as possible, with good battery life etc.
All the topics I found are quite old, so if you have any suggestions, go ahead and shoot!
Flash stock, root, and use titanium backup to freeze or remove unnecessary apps.
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Flash stock, root, and use titanium backup to freeze or remove unnecessary apps.
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Although valid, something I've noticed with touchwiz firmware is that if you freeze, hibernate or remove any of the 's' packages it'll bog the phone down. Stock roms are best being left as they are.
Beamed in by telepathy.
I have experimented with an s4 and s3 and haven't had issues with removing some Samsung apps. YMMV I guess.
Well, I'm looking for something like omega rom or QS-i9300
Of course I can install stock and remove crap by myself. I was looking for stock-based suggestions.
NeatROM 4.3 is pretty neat. Still my best stock based ROM.
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NeatROM 4.3 is pretty neat. Still my best stock based ROM.
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thnx for the suggestion, as I had no replyes i' m currently on Android revolution HD (it has not much free ram right after install,but works good so far) but I will try your suggestion on the future.
More suggestios are wellcome! It looks like not so much people keeps on using their s3s, and those who do, propably won't use stock...
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Hey guys. I just got my unlocked S2. After looking around I like the default apps and stuff. Kies Air is awesome too. If I flash do I lose those apps? Am an experienced user. And think yeah but dunno. Worth flashing a ROM? stock stuff is nice.
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Hey guys. I just got my unlocked S2. After looking around I like the default apps and stuff. Kies Air is awesome too. If I flash do I lose those apps? Am an experienced user. And think yeah but dunno. Worth flashing a ROM? stock stuff is nice.
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I have been thinking the same to!
Hello there. It depends on what you are flashing. There are two kinds of roms, those based on official sammy roms and ASOP roms (like cyanogen) which are clean and built from scratch. If you don't want to lose the other apps I recommend you flash a rom based on official sammy roms or just root because usually ASOP roms don't contain much and they can't use any sammy based programs/apks.
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Hello there. It depends on what you are flashing. There are two kinds of roms, those based on official sammy roms and ASOP roms (like cyanogen) which are clean and built from scratch. If you don't want to lose the other apps I recommend you flash a rom based on official sammy roms or just root because usually ASOP roms don't contain much and they can't use any sammy based programs/apks.
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Well for some reason with this phone I like Samsung apps. So no ASOP this time. Weird. Well what are some good Samsung custom ROMs?
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Well for some reason with this phone I like Samsung apps. So no ASOP this time. Weird. Well what are some good Samsung custom ROMs?
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Yeah, I like them too. You could try:
Lite'ning Rom
Exynos Extreme
Criskelo Rom
I've tried these and they're good. Samsung goodness but faster and snappier. Enjoy flashing.
Basics are you root if you need root it does not make your phone go faster .
Custom roms may or may not wipe apps its all in the description of each rom .
Little performance difference between custom and stock rom .
jje
Root- It's a must imo.
A Custom ROM- Depends on how mad you are about them. I am not.
I agree just root with cfroot if you like the stock apps etc.
Personally I think KI8 is worth a look.
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So I want to install some custom ROM but as I can see EVERY ROM has some bugs and I really hate that, is there any ROM that can be installed and that they are bug free, I want to use the phone, not flash it every week. I really like CriskeloROM, it looks great and it has that great camera tweak for better sound but it has some BT issues etc. So other are, MIUI, Cyanogen and Darkys, are they bug free ?
Thanks
MIUI based on CM7 & AOSP, CM7 based on AOSP, both of these are not yet stable but good enough for daily usage, camera's are much weaker compared to stock Samsung.
Samsung based roms stick with something based on stock, like VillainRom, KitchenRom, and such. Plenty to choose from.
Or custom roms such as Cog, CheckRom, HyperDroid, plenty to choose from. Read each one and see what users are saying about them, best way is experimenting yourself.
Then either stick with CF Root as a kernel based on stock or experiment with others like Speedmod, Siyah and a like.
Asking a general question like this will usually lead to comments from users on roms they are currently on saying its the best etc, so you'd be even more lost!
I could say X is good Y would say Z is good and such
for one why do you want to flash a custom ROM? first answert that to yourself
if answer comes i rerally dont want, then simply root your phone.
you can always flash stock newer roms like 2.3.5 roms
i for one actually dont need custom roms as im very much happy with stock and anything i cant do on stock i can after root.
i used to use custom roms when on my older htc phones when stock were slower and custom roms were faster, but with this specs stock is fast enough.
Thanks to both. Well, I want to have that better camera that has better video and sound and also I like those lock screen on CriskeloROM with shortcuts like HTC. And I hope that they have better battery and are fasgter than stock !? If, not, is there 2.3.5 stock that has Croatian language and I coul try ti use that rooted first and remove some Samsung annoying apps, right now KIES says 2.3.3 is the latest. I definitely dont want worse camera on my phone, only better so pelase direct me in the right way because I dont know where I can find stock 2.3.5 woth better camera app.
Tnx a lot
Cognition for me. Always install ROMs fresh to prevent problems.
Go for a KI4 rom, Criskelo had modified the camera for that 2.3.5 version you can download and just replace using a root file explorer.
As for rom, I'd say look into RomKitchen, optimized stock rom and works well. The guys over there are also very nice and helpful. Like most tbh.
Ok, but can you please point me what I need ? I have CF-Root now and I have read that I should not use ROM Manager for backup of current ROM and I dont know how do make NANDroid backup ? Is that with 3 button combo and then I have that option ?
Also, I see that there are more than one thread with RomKitchen name in it, which one should I take and how can I know if they have croatian because I didnt find that info on any ROM. I can backup my ROM with CWM app ? I have just clicked it and it has rebooted and backuping something on internal memory, I didnt turn on the phone with 3 button combo.
EDIT: is this the one, in the 2nd post ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171523&highlight=kitchen
Tnx
One more thing, if I make complete backup with Titanium and then restore it on some ROM which does not have stock Samsung apps will it be ok then and it will not restore those apps ?
Ah wait, they don't do KI4, only KI8 & KI3 in kitchen.
To flash a rom via CWM, vol up + home + power, I recommend installing fresh, so wipe factory data, cache and dalvik cache under advanced.
Use Titanium to only back up app data for your applications and no system data.
You can use KI8 or KI3 those are good to, KI8 being newer, or from their post KJ1.
http://romkitchen.org/sgs2/?s=generator
I have donwloaded this KitchenApp and there I can see more ROMs and other oprion, I dont need to install other kernel ? Now I have XWKF3. When I choose everything I just press download and it will download it on my phone and from that Kitchen app I can install that ROM ? I can make the ROM in app and here online, it says GAlaxy S but I hope it is for i9100. I generate ROM and then transfer it to root of the mass storage and then flash it trough KitchenPro app on the phone ? It will NOT erase my photos and backups on mass memory ? What backup and with what app should I make before flashing ? I have made some with ROM Manager, I hope it is ok.
What Model and Kernel to choose ?
But if I want to backup apps and widgets from the Market with Titanium ? Or just choose thoe market apps and not system apps and settings ?
Thank you VERY much for your patience but when I make it one time then I will learn, now I have like zillion questions because I come from iPhone 4.
What kitchen app?
Oh you are using CheckROM? That's the newer one, I was talking about RomKitchen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14934522&postcount=5
I have tested many Roms but for me Hyperdroid from Androidmeda is the best Rom out here.. Fast smooth and a hyper great support... Since this Rom I never switched to another Rom... I am AT HOME
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Is CheckROM ok ? It seems great.
@seavers11: please dont mess with my head with another ROM )) I must take one that is bugfree and that it looks great, I dont mind speed and that stupid quadrant score.
CheckRom is good, the kitchen app allows for easy customization.
Just trying out GingerMod and that's lovely as well. AOSP feel based on Samsung firmware with mostly AOSP apps but with some goodies from Samsung left over like camera and such.
Your spoilt for choice
Which CSC, Kernel and modem should I use ??
<3 <3 Batista Rom <3 <3
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Depends on were you live for CSC and modem. I use UK csc and KI1 modem as it gives me better data coverage.
Kernel I'm using latest rc2 of SiyahKernel, running fine so far.
But go for something stable maybe SpeedMod or CF root based on stock later you can experiment with other kernels.
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Im in Croatia and now I have CF-Root and it is fine, what else shoul I choose there to make my ROM ? Do I need to take Europe version so I can have Croatian language ?
Tnx
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MIUI based on CM7 & AOSP, CM7 based on AOSP, both of these are not yet stable but good enough for daily usage, camera's are much weaker compared to stock Samsung.
Samsung based roms stick with something based on stock, like VillainRom, KitchenRom, and such. Plenty to choose from.
Or custom roms such as Cog, CheckRom, HyperDroid, plenty to choose from. Read each one and see what users are saying about them, best way is experimenting yourself.
Then either stick with CF Root as a kernel based on stock or experiment with others like Speedmod, Siyah and a like.
Asking a general question like this will usually lead to comments from users on roms they are currently on saying its the best etc, so you'd be even more lost!
I could say X is good Y would say Z is good and such
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Cognition looks like a really good rom but isnt it based on stock?
I still dont get what "HyperDroid" about , is it a stock rom themed?
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Just trying out GingerMod and that's lovely as well. AOSP feel based on Samsung firmware with mostly AOSP apps but with some goodies from Samsung left over like camera and such.
Your spoilt for choice
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OMG i just checked that rom and it looks amazing! built for touchwiz haters like me, who still admit that the samsung browser and camera app are far better than stock android
The new Checkrom and Leo's kitchen is very solid, I don't think there's anything bugfree but it gives the easiest option I've seen to try different builds.
Hey, gang! I'm running 4.1.2, happily rooted on my Maxx and everything working fine. I've flashed ROMs a couple times in the past when they have provided features or functionality that are noticeably better than the stock OS, so although I'm certainly not an expert I'm also not afraid to try a few things.
I've recently developed an itch to flash CM10 (using Safestrap, and having a kind of dual-boot scenario where I can boot into either CM10 or stock as needed), but from the videos and screenshots I've been able to find it looks almost identical to the stock ROM. I've done a bit of searching, but have yet to find any major differences from stock other than having the bloatware removed. I know a lot of people love CM10, but why? Can someone enlighten me what sets CM10 apart from the stock? If there are some compelling reasons, I'm in...I just haven't found them yet.
Thanks!
PS - I'm also considering Carbon or Liquid...any thoughts on those, too?
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Hey, gang! I'm running 4.1.2, happily rooted on my Maxx and everything working fine. I've flashed ROMs a couple times in the past when they have provided features or functionality that are noticeably better than the stock OS, so although I'm certainly not an expert I'm also not afraid to try a few things.
I've recently developed an itch to flash CM10 (using Safestrap, and having a kind of dual-boot scenario where I can boot into either CM10 or stock as needed), but from the videos and screenshots I've been able to find it looks almost identical to the stock ROM. I've done a bit of searching, but have yet to find any major differences from stock other than having the bloatware removed. I know a lot of people love CM10, but why? Can someone enlighten me what sets CM10 apart from the stock? If there are some compelling reasons, I'm in...I just haven't found them yet.
Thanks!
PS - I'm also considering Carbon or Liquid...any thoughts on those, too?
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Theme engine, customization options, etc. (In the settings menu). Also, it allows you to have a later version of android than the stock Rom. Hope this helps.
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Theme engine, customization options, etc. (In the settings menu). Also, it allows you to have a later version of android than the stock Rom. Hope this helps.
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Ah, good to know. I'll do some reading on the theme engine to see what's involved. Thanks!
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Ah, good to know. I'll do some reading on the theme engine to see what's involved. Thanks!
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No problem.
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CM10.2 builds are starting to show up now (Android 4.3). We'll never see an official 4.3 upgrade from Motorola, so that'll be the biggest reason to flash a custom ROM, in my opinion.
I don't do much customizing/theming of my phone, but I still prefer CM over the stock ROM. I could probably achieve similar results by just removing/freezing all the bloatware in the stock ROM. Still, CM and other ROMs have features that the stock ROM doesn't.
If you're going to mess around with your phone, rooting definitely gives you the most benefit. Custom ROMs give an incremental benefit. Assuming you're careful and don't brick your phone, there's no downside to trying some of the custom ROMs out. You can even leave your stock ROM intact and switch between it and your custom ROM until you find one you like. I keep coming back to CM10, but I've also tried PacMan and LiquidSmooth. I've heard good things about Carbon and MUIU.
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CM10.2 builds are starting to show up now (Android 4.3). We'll never see an official 4.3 upgrade from Motorola, so that'll be the biggest reason to flash a custom ROM, in my opinion.
I don't do much customizing/theming of my phone, but I still prefer CM over the stock ROM. I could probably achieve similar results by just removing/freezing all the bloatware in the stock ROM. Still, CM and other ROMs have features that the stock ROM doesn't.
If you're going to mess around with your phone, rooting definitely gives you the most benefit. Custom ROMs give an incremental benefit. Assuming you're careful and don't brick your phone, there's no downside to trying some of the custom ROMs out. You can even leave your stock ROM intact and switch between it and your custom ROM until you find one you like. I keep coming back to CM10, but I've also tried PacMan and LiquidSmooth. I've heard good things about Carbon and MUIU.
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That's exactly the kind of thing I wanted to find out. Thanks for your help!
Also the numerous battery and performance tweaks and added security features.
To sum it up, just try it for yourself and you'll know.
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Also the numerous battery and performance tweaks and added security features.
To sum it up, just try it for yourself and you'll know.
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I think I will, thanks!
hi my best friend has a samsung s3 and it got really slow and laggy over time. It takes several seconds to get back to the home screen.
I cleaned the cache of her phone with an app, but it's still far away from fluent. I also suggested her to use nova launcher, but she didn't like it, because she can't use the samsung weather widget.
Is there any easy solution how I can help my friend?
factory reset and too complicated things are not an option
thanks xoxo
Factory reset is first and easiest option, not the last.
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Factory reset is first and easiest option, not the last.
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yeah I also thought about that or a slim reliable costum rom. But she doesn't want to backup all and install everything all over. Too much effort for her. :laugh:
Is there an easier option?
Also, root and some debloating and installing a new kernel can help
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Also, root and some debloating and installing a new kernel can help
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which kernels or absolutely reliable,. easy to use and user friendly buttersmooth kernels or roms can you recommend?
sorry I don't have the device myself so I can't try out all of them
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which kernels or absolutely reliable,. easy to use and user friendly buttersmooth kernels or roms can you recommend?
sorry I don't have the device myself so I can't try out all of them
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I use Boeffla Kernel with stock debloated and deodexed rom.If you want I can give you the profile that I use with Boeffla
hi, i am new to this forum and also to the rooting process..i have rooted my note 3 and with some help from here also got me a custom recovery installed.. now i would like to get a custom rom and was wondering which would be the best one to have and also if i could be pointed in the right direction on how to go about doing it..i really appreciate the help..thx!
Read the sticky threads. There is no such thing as the best ROM. You should read about the process and read some more if you don't know how to flash a ROM.
You could brick your device easy enough so take your time and research thru the note 3 forums.
Good luck
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hi, i am new to this forum and also to the rooting process..i have rooted my note 3 and with some help from here also got me a custom recovery installed.. now i would like to get a custom rom and was wondering which would be the best one to have and also if i could be pointed in the right direction on how to go about doing it..i really appreciate the help..thx!
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First, head over to my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 and get the info to flash a ROM. The very first thing you should do is debloat your stock rom here is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 . Take your stock rooted, and debloated ROM and make a backup of it so you always have a base to restore from if something goes wrong. Also make a copy of your efs file its on the root of your system you can find this with a file manager like Root Explorer. Put the copy of efs file in a safe place, if the one in your device gets corrupted you will need it. A few simple things up front will make flashing fun.
As far as which is best is up to you, remember anything ported from another type of phone will always have things that don't work. With AOSP roms like CM 12 you lose features on your note 3, but you gain speed and simplicity. ALWAYS remember what version of KITKAT your on like NC4 4.4.4 and choose a new ROM that is based on the same version KITKAT you have on your device. Enjoy!!!!
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First, head over to my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 and get the info to flash a ROM. The very first thing you should do is debloat your stock rom here is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 . Take your stock rooted, and debloated ROM and make a backup of it so you always have a base to restore from if something goes wrong. Also make a copy of your efs file its on the root of your system you can find this with a file manager like Root Explorer. Put the copy of efs file in a safe place, if the one in your device gets corrupted you will need it. A few simple things up front will make flashing fun.
As far as which is best is up to you, remember anything ported from another type of phone will always have things that don't work. With AOSP roms like CM 12 you lose features on your note 3, but you gain speed and simplicity. ALWAYS remember what version of KITKAT your on like NC4 4.4.4 and choose a new ROM that is based on the same version KITKAT you have on your device. Enjoy!!!!
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tyvm!
Decisions decisions....
I'm in the same boat. I've just read through the different ROM's available for NH7.
Could someone point me to which ROM is the:
Cleanest
Closest to STOCK
Fully functional
Lightest (without all the crazy extras that are almost never used)
Most stable. No beta's, if's, maybe's, might work ROM's (certain functions, apps, features etc...)....
I'm setting up a sprint phone for my sister....so nothing fancy. Turn on. Turn off. No bugs. Stable. Something that just works without all the bloatware.
Thanks guys.
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I'm in the same boat. I've just read through the different ROM's available for NH7.
Could someone point me to which ROM is the:
Cleanest
Closest to STOCK
Fully functional
Lightest (without all the crazy extras that are almost never used)
Most stable. No beta's, if's, maybe's, might work ROM's (certain functions, apps, features etc...)....
I'm setting up a sprint phone for my sister....so nothing fancy. Turn on. Turn off. No bugs. Stable. Something that just works without all the bloatware.
Thanks guys.
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well nh7 isnt latest stock nk4. is if its for your sister keep it stock.
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I'm in the same boat. I've just read through the different ROM's available for NH7.
Could someone point me to which ROM is the:
Cleanest
Closest to STOCK
Fully functional
Lightest (without all the crazy extras that are almost never used)
Most stable. No beta's, if's, maybe's, might work ROM's (certain functions, apps, features etc...)....
I'm setting up a sprint phone for my sister....so nothing fancy. Turn on. Turn off. No bugs. Stable. Something that just works without all the bloatware.
Thanks guys.
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Well I'm going to assume her device is on NH7. There are two rom out there freeza's NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664 ( go for the odex version ) or the Classic Rom NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/development/classic-rom-4-4-4-nh7-t3012725
Neither of these roms is debloated, but with a little work could be daily drivers. OR if you want something stripped down and stable you could with AOSP (KK) C-ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739968 run it with a LeanKernel here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488233 and that's about as minimalistic as you can get.
Last option what I did for my daughter. Downgraded the device to NC5 the most stable version of KitKat removed KNOX, and debloated it myself there is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 .
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Well I'm going to assume her device is on NH7. There are two rom out there freeza's NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664 ( go for the odex version ) or the Classic Rom NH7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/development/classic-rom-4-4-4-nh7-t3012725
Neither of these roms is debloated, but with a little work could be daily drivers. OR if you want something stripped down and stable you could with AOSP (KK) C-ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739968 run it with a LeanKernel here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488233 and that's about as minimalistic as you can get.
Last option what I did for my daughter. Downgraded the device to NC5 the most stable version of KitKat removed KNOX, and debloated it myself there is my thread for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 .
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Excellent. Thanks for talking the time to guide me in the right direction.
Yes, the phone is currently on NH7 at the moment. You had mentioned that neither of freeza's or the classic rom is debloated? I take it that I'd be able to uninstall and just delete the apps that I don't need yes?
Going the ASOP KK C-ROM sounds enticing coupled with using the LeanKernel....hhmmm...... Will the Note 3 lose any of its Note functionality by going with the ASOP ROM? Any known issues?
When you downgraded to NC5, did you just leave it stock and manually de-bloat it? If doing this is the most stable for KK, I may just go this route. I did read the thread about debloating...great stuff....this seems to be the cleanest while on the stock ROM....
Thanks again!
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Excellent. Thanks for talking the time to guide me in the right direction.
Yes, the phone is currently on NH7 at the moment. You had mentioned that neither of freeza's or the classic rom is debloated? I take it that I'd be able to uninstall and just delete the apps that I don't need yes?
Going the ASOP KK C-ROM sounds enticing coupled with using the LeanKernel....hhmmm...... Will the Note 3 lose any of its Note functionality by going with the ASOP ROM? Any known issues?
When you downgraded to NC5, did you just leave it stock and manually de-bloat it? If doing this is the most stable for KK, I may just go this route. I did read the thread about debloating...great stuff....this seems to be the cleanest while on the stock ROM....
Thanks again!
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Yes you can delete/uninstall/freeze app you are not using. Anything not running gives you greater battery life and a faster device. Please remember to make a backup of your stock your rooted NH7 FIRST !!! That way if you delete an app and something goes wrong you can can restore the backup and start again.
AOSP has come a long way, most of the note 3 features work, a few small features don't. But as with all AOSP roms they designed to be streamlined and fast so you do give up some features for that. I debloated NC5, there is stuff on these KitKat roms you will never use, stuff for other countries.