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My buddy that I've know for years is with Verizon and is due for an upgrade. This guy is a computer nut that loves to hack, tweak, customize etc. My nephew has a DX an absolutely loves it. My friend has never had an android phone and asked me to point him in the right direction.... I told him to get the DX. I'm going to help him root it and flash roms..... I have an evo and know it inside out and have flashed everything under the sun. When he does get it what custom rom do you suggest that has plenty of themes and bells and whistles? My nephew suggested Rubix and I'm not familiar with ANY of the DX roms. I want to start my friend on the right foot with android and have a few roms ready to flash for him so he loves the android community as much as I do. So if anyone could let me know what the top 5 roms to flash that would be awesome. Thanks in advance and bababooey to you all

chefdave12118 said:
My buddy that I've know for years is with Verizon and is due for an upgrade. This guy is a computer nut that loves to hack, tweak, customize etc. My nephew has a DX an absolutely loves it. My friend has never had an android phone and asked me to point him in the right direction.... I told him to get the DX. I'm going to help him root it and flash roms..... I have an evo and know it inside out and have flashed everything under the sun. When he does get it what custom rom do you suggest that has plenty of themes and bells and whistles? My nephew suggested Rubix and I'm not familiar with ANY of the DX roms. I want to start my friend on the right foot with android and have a few roms ready to flash for him so he loves the android community as much as I do. So if anyone could let me know what the top 5 roms to flash that would be awesome. Thanks in advance and bababooey to you all
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Apex 1.4.1
Gummyjar 2.5
Rubix 1.9.7
Fission
Liberty 1.5
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As far as themes.. the two that I mainly use are ...
NexTheme and UD (Ultimate Droid)
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Apex1.4.1 and liberty are tops
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Rubix Focused 1.9.7 is truly the fastest rom in terms of performance. Also the battery life is bar none. I use an extended battery and with normal use (not in my hand every minute) I have no problem getting two days on a charge. If you want a few extra features in an easy to use toolbox app than Liberty 1.5 is a great rom as well. I switch between the two whenever I'm bored and want a change. These are the only two roms worth a mention in my opinion if removing the blur and bloat is your intent.

This all depends on what you what you are looking for. I would suggest that you spend some time reading over the threads in Forum Droid X Android Development:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=691
I have only used two ROMs but did a lot of research on the most popular.
I am currently using Liberty 1.5 and I am loving it. It's Liberty ToolBox allows some heavy, yet easy, customization.

Yeah he's the kind of Guy that will be a flashaholic. I know I'm flashing new roms a few times a week on my Evo and I'm sure he'll be the same. Just wondering if the dx will keep him flashing.
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I've been researching before I flash a room. I'm rooted and ready, but I read on people feed back. so far i'm leaning towards apex. but I JUST found Liberty 5. so i'm still debating.

Don't get an x wait for thunderbolt
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papi92 said:
Don't get an x wait for thunderbolt
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Yeah, wait for dual core android phone.

rocko73 said:
Yeah, wait for dual core android phone.
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Yeah i would wait for a dual core phone as well. Another theme that i like is BWC (Black white chrome)

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Darkslide v3

The dev for this rom doesn't post here, I wish he would... This has been a great rom for me, and I have tried about every rom out atleast once with the exception of chevy. All phones not created equal, this has been smooth straight out the door. For anyone looking for a new rom, id highly suggest giving this one a try. I am in NO way affiliated with this rom, but I enjoy this forum above the others and think others here will enjoy this rom also! BTW, this is a themed rom.
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-roms/5487-dx-darkslide-v3-blurless.html
Flashed it yesterday and lovin it. Hey man I live in Asheville too!
Ha. Another guy from Asheville right here. Weird...
Im actualy just north in weaverville. But ya, this is a great rom with its own theme.
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zehkaiser said:
Ha. Another guy from Asheville right here. Weird...
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You too?? Lovin this ROM so far...
thedocrn said:
You too?? Lovin this ROM so far...
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Glad you like it!
Very nice rom. I had just flashed fission the same day and this is right up there.
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dakoop said:
Very nice rom. I had just flashed fission the same day and this is right up there.
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Glad you approve. Welcome to the DarkSlide..
An updated version of DarkSlide was posted today at mydroidworld. I haven't had a chance to get it yet, but I plan to soon.
I've tried so many roms...THIS is the rom i wanted !! ALL blur removed minus the contacts (for syncing with facebook for pics) and the camera. Thank you and anyone else who helped for making this !!
Until there are some major leaps with roms, ill be sticking with darkslide. Glad there are a few here trying it and liking!
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Can this rom be ported to mytouch4g ?
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Best rom i've used so far if u want speed,reliability, and color. This rom is very stable for me at 1.45. It gets warm but only under heavy use like movies gaming etc. I score a 2500 on benchmark with low voltage @ 1.2 and runs best at that setting for me with the longest battery life usually around a full day with heavy use and consistent music playing.
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sgbouldin said:
Best rom i've used so far if u want speed,reliability, and color. This rom is very stable for me at 1.45. It gets warm but only under heavy use like movies gaming etc. I score a 2500 on benchmark with low voltage @ 1.2 and runs best at that setting for me with the longest battery life usually around a full day with heavy use and consistent music playing.
Question, Have you run into any problems with Apps, like Adobe Flash 10.1. I'm using Droid Eris after rooting but ordered new Droid X as replacement. So far, Eris runs much better, but I want to find a stable rom to install on my DX. I want to start rooting my DX but didn't want to brick the phone.
Thanks
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DarkSide is Ultimate!!
Hey gang, some of you know me from starting out here in the HTC Windows Mobile arena. Since moving to Droid, I was worried about you folks at first, but now I see that you are in very good hands. Your Droid membership and development seems to be moving along nicely. The gentleman who initiated this thread is quite right...this is an awesome ROM and I would welcome others to give it a shot - you will not be disappointed. For the record, I'm guilty, I have definitely gone to the Dark Side.
This ROM is definitely underrated. I tried it as an almost last choice. I can't believe that there is not more buzz over this one. It is the best of the bunch that I tried. IMO anyway.
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[Q] What ROM is best? and which has no bugs? EVERYTHING WRKS?

what ROM has everythinig working ON THE HTC EVO?? AND which one the most awesome one!? SOME SCREEN SHOTS WOULD BE AWESOME.. if you guuys could help me here! I got bored of just trying out different launchers.. wanna go into different ROMS! THANKS!!
Flash them and try them out. I liked running Myn's Z rom for a while to try out the new Sense (which is suwheet), now I'm running Sprint Lovers which has everything working (as you say), with a few extras. For real though, just try them out, worst you can do is waste some time setting up your phone again. But hey, you said you were bored so that shouldnt be a deturbance.
MIUI is the best ROM around, period. It is the perfect balance of style and substance. 4G does not work but it is a fair trade off. We just got gingerbread but it still has a few kinks to be worked out. I recommend flashing one of the latest Froyo builds.
It all depends on what you want.
Sense
AOSP
Miui
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what ROM has everythinig working ON THE HTC EVO?? AND which one the most awesome one!? SOME SCREEN SHOTS WOULD BE AWESOME.. if you guuys could help me here! I got bored of just trying out different launchers.. wanna go into different ROMS! THANKS!!
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Many of the ROMs listed as threads in the Development section have screenshots of them, as appearance is a huge deciding factor for many of us. Take a look around and you'll see!
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Flash them and try them out. I liked running Myn's Z rom for a while to try out the new Sense (which is suwheet), now I'm running Sprint Lovers which has everything working (as you say), with a few extras. For real though, just try them out, worst you can do is waste some time setting up your phone again. But hey, you said you were bored so that shouldnt be a deturbance.
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I'm running Myn's Warm Z right now (which lacks 4G, but eh, I never use it anyway, 3G is more than adequate) and Sense 2.0 is damn sweet. It's gorgeous, responsive, fluid, and just has minor touches here and there that most people really enjoy.
MIKFROYO is a great rom to try,,
I guess I need to try Mik's now... !
Yea ive heard the mikifroyo or something like that righ? Does everything wrkk on that one? Im just looking for something different.. and if i give it a shot at this ROms it will be my first time.. hope everything goes good and not brick my phone ha
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Yea ive heard the mikifroyo or something like that righ? Does everything wrkk on that one? Im just looking for something different.. and if i give it a shot at this ROms it will be my first time.. hope everything goes good and not brick my phone ha
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Bricking only really happens from radio updates. Remember to back up stock first! Yeah everything works in mikfroyo
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I've tried a few Roms, the latest being CM7 and VaelPak. After 2 weeks with those Roms, I went back to Myn. No GPS or voicemail issues, and everything runs smooth. I think Myn Warm Z is the best looking Rom, but the lack of 4G made it a dealbreaker as my daily driver.
Yea.. ive never even done a nandroid.. haha.. but ill follow some instructions and i should be fine.. hopefully.. with the radio updates.. do i have to have a current one for it to wrk on ROMS o no?
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One more thing.. are all these ROMS already ROOTED? or do i jave to root again? So i can have the tethering
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One more thing.. are all these ROMS already ROOTED? or do i jave to root again? So i can have the tethering
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You root your phone once, the Rom it self is not rooted. They usually come with tethering and the hotspot fix.
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Yea.. ive never even done a nandroid.. haha.. but ill follow some instructions and i should be fine.. hopefully.. with the radio updates.. do i have to have a current one for it to wrk on ROMS o no?
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In the OP for Mik's, there is a link to 2 videos. The 2nd one shows how to do a nandroid, wipe properly and flash the ROM.
Very simple
But would i b able to move almost all my apps to sd card still? Hopefully the tether wtls
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I saw something on the mik's thread again about moving apps2sd. I didn't read it, because I don't use it, but it's there.
Awesomee thanks!!
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Whats a big cause of changing to a ROM? Is it more battery life or something? or its just the customization on them?
man when did people get so lazy ? just go t to the dev section and do a little research?

So what is new for rims?

I need something new on my phone!!! What is the best rom out there and what is new?! Im running gummy jar at this time and it workers very well! Im just looking for something new! Thanks for reading.
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I need something new on my phone!!! What is the best rom out there and what is new?! Im running gummy jar at this time and it workers very well! Im just looking for something new! Thanks for reading.
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try liberty 1.5 its the best
I've only had liberty, but I like it. I'm sure at some point I'll try others; no hurry, though.
rooted x, on liberty 1.5
Apex1.4.1 best rom hands down
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First of all rims go on cars but I know it was probably just a spelling mistake anyway I'd recommend liberty 1.5.
Yes it is a type o sorry!
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Rims
Jmoney47 said:
First of all rims go on cars but I know it was probably just a spelling mistake anyway I'd recommend liberty 1.5.
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Welll... technically... Rim also goes on Blackberry... but yeah, misspelling was much more likely here on the DX forum.
Just wait til Friday when liberty 1.75 comes out. It's by kejar31 who makes gummy jar and by Jrummy16. I had gummy jar and I switched a month ago and just saying but I like liberty better.
I've tried almost all if the top contenders for best rom and they're all good in their own respect. I liked Liberty bc its easy to customize, Apex for its battery life, didn't really dig tranquility all that much but its still a solid rom, but in the end I chose rubix for its speed and battery life. For my droid x, rubix has run faster, smoother, and longer than with any of the other roms.
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I will have to say after obsessively flashing every rom with the same settings and oc. DarkSlide 4.2 is the winner hands down testing with quadrant and smartbench 2011. Smoothest fastest and fully themed with very nice taste. Very good support from the devs BBCrackman. GatesJunior. Natty Bee. Not to mention 4.3 is about to drop anyday now. This rom cured me from DX Flashenitis and saved alot of ag from listening o the old lady *****ing about too much time spent screwing with my phone. Not only a excellent rom but makes for a happy home.
Thanks you all for your help im now running apex 1.4.1 so we will see it I like it
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I know the feeling, I've flashed Rubix, Tranq, Gummy, DarkSlide,Liberty and Apex. Gummy I got a 1749 Quadrant Benchmark never got more than 1560 on the others. I liked Gummy the best but Liberty has got more options. Funny what you say about your old lady, mine too. Of course in the process of flashing I have become very adept at SBF. Anyone messing with their phone that much learns the hard way. Thank God for the forums! Thanks Guys!
I've been getting quadrant scores around 1760ish using liberty 1.5 oc'd to 13.5 using medium voltage.
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For all those that are unrootable.

So, since you guys cannot root at this moment, I thought, why not make a thread about what exactly you are going to flash the instant you get root? So here it is. Be specific, down to the last mhz and themes...
I know once I get root, I'll flash CM7 with the Synergy theme on the market and the Tiamat kernel...
Have Fun
Art2Fly said:
So, since you guys cannot root at this moment, why not make a thread about what exactly you are going to flash the instant you get root? Be specific, down to the last mhz and themes...
Have Fun
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Lol... This makes sense!?!
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Yes..................
I would delete this thread before you get banned.
I dunno why he would get banned , its **** like this that makes people talk poorly about xda.
I just got my evo,(upgraded from htc hero) and as soon as we get root I'm going to flash miui. I had cm7 on my hero and loved it, but I want to try a few different roms out on this much faster device !
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Cm7, miui and synergy to test em all. Wife's evo had mikg, so i know that is a good ROM.
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MikG. I'm also gonna try some of the new kernels that just surfaced as well. Not much into themes, I like the stock look just fine.
Yes Marty, I built a time machine out of a DeLorean.
iwin2000 said:
I would delete this thread before you get banned.
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Homie posted this in the general area and it's a legitimate discussion. At least he didn't create a new thread complaining about not having root. Ya feel?
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Patience fellas that's all it takes is patience, soon there will be root for 2.3.3.
I will jump in...
As soon as it happened.. I have 3 guys at work that bug me 2x a day for me to root their phones.
I will start with one and work my way around the store.
I want my kingdom Rom back so bad its been like 2 months from the time I had root and that Rom was just getin good so I know it has to be perfict now
Kush Deck, whatever the latest release is (I don't torture myself keeping up with the thread right now), and the Tiamat 3.3.7 SBC kernel.
Then I will breathe a heady sigh of relief, make a nandroid backup to use as a daily driver, and start looking for the latest and greatest of everything and start my old flashing ways again.
Synergy will be my first choice. I liked all the betas,but then started having heat related reboots, went into sprint and the rest is history including my ability to root...
I was using VR Kingdom so I would definitely try synergy and Kings shooter port.....urghhh I hate not being rooted!
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I'm going synergy, kings, miui, and cm7
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Synergy will be my first choice. I liked all the betas,but then started having heat related reboots, went into sprint and the rest is history including my ability to root...
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So you kept rebooting after the phone got hot and then you couldnt boot until you bat. pulled? Yeah, same problem here...
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I'm going synergy, kings, miui, and cm7
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MIUI ftw!
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My question is....is anyone working on a root???
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I'm going to put CM7 on my evo. Then I will call Sprint tech support from a pay phone and yell I HAVE ROOT B*****ES!!!!!
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I'm going to put CM7 on my evo. Then I will call Sprint tech support from a pay phone and yell I HAVE ROOT B*****ES!!!!!
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Call HTC and say that, not Sprint.

Hello friends, wife wants to root phone. Need ROM suggestions.

I'm running a rooted Evo 3d so I don't know much about what goes on here. My wife has finally decided to let me root her phone. What are some good stable ROMs that are a good balance of preformance and speed? Preferably de-bloated. Also is there a preference root method. I'm at work and on my phone so my ability to research is a bit limited for now. Thanks
Well my friend, this is the EVO 4G section, not the EVO 3d section =p but I would say check out team nocturnal and swagstr for roms for the 4g if its what your using.. Usually very stable and fast. If your looking for 3d roms, try team nocturnal also
My wife is using the OG Evo. I'm set on my situation. I was looking into rooting her phone for her. I'll look into Nocturnal.
I would recommend Mikg rom it is completely stable has a lot of themes and amazing support. As for root method it depends on android version. If the phone is 2.3.5 you have to use HTCdev its like hboot 1.5 for the og. If its 2.3.3 you have to use revolutionary.io and check what hboot you have. If 2.2 you have to use unrevoked
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Also, if your wife is kind of a girly girl, diablo67 has a pink themed ROM on here that he put a lot of work into.
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SOS X..Sense, No bloat, fast and when combined with lionfish kernel you get great AOSP-like battery life...
I'd agree with the SOS X recommendation. Can't go wrong with MikG though.
Root your wife's phone? Run in the opposite direction and run very fast... No win situation! lol
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Tommy Tomato EVO CLASSIC ROM... I have tried many others and this is by far the best sense rom I have used. Extremely smooth and stable. I've even tried a few after being on it for awhile, but I keep coming back to the classic. I say give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312414
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I have been running rooted for 5 months and have become very fond of the Cyanogen Mod7.1. this has been very solid and i discover new functionality daily. This make your evo the swiss army knife of phones.
Nitrous
I can't say enough about Nitrous -- running it for a couple months now. The RAM to SDcard feature gives me loads of memory to work with, and the ROM is super fast even considering that the SD RAM probably adds lag time.
CyanogenMod 7.1
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You should also partition her sd card to get more space with any rom you use. I'll say MIUI its clean and simple and many many themes.
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