I have been on cm7 and its been rock soild. Im wondering if the newest cm9 nightlys r ready for daily use? Thanks.
Short answer: No.
Long answer: NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Honestly "daily use" is a matter of preference. Why not search around the forums to see other peoples experiences, bugs, and even backup your current setup and flash it yourself to try.
If you accept anything less than "rock solid" then yes, go ahead and have fun with CM9.
It's good to play with but up to this point, no reason to replace Cm7
I use cm9 for daily use, but there are issues. I use my nook as my mail computer for a few of my classes, but many games have issues that make them a bear to use. Some apps load as if on a phone while others load as if on a tablet. Battery life isn't as good and some parts aren't particularly stable. CM9 has perfect keyboard mapping for my bluetooth keyboard and all of my apps i use for school work fine, so I'm happy with it. Basically, it's ready for stable use if you're not using it for too much entertainment in my opinion.
Why not dual-boot both for best of all possible worlds? I've been using Racks triple boot off SD card for weeks now with good results from both CM7 and interesting fiddlings with CM9. And always with the stock B&N on emcc to fall back on.
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Why not dual-boot both for best of all possible worlds? I've been using Racks triple boot off SD card for weeks now with good results from both CM7 and interesting fiddlings with CM9. And always with the stock B&N on emcc to fall back on.
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How much space does the CM7 and CM9 partitions take on the SD? I need all the space I can get on my 16gb SD...
MY CM7 is really sluggish running from the emmc at the moment so I'm not sure if I should swith ROM or just reinstall everything.
Taken from Easeus:
part. size used
boot: 117.63 12.59
1 305.93 305.93
2 604.01 604.01
3 384.34 384.34
4 603.98 603.98
SD card 5.43GB 5.43GB
This is partitioned 8GB Sandisk card. I've never used anything larger, but YMMV.
I'm too new with CM9 to be clear on which partitions hold which ROM systems, but I think you will see, regardless of what goes where, you've stll got a lot of space to use.
And, both my CM7 and CM9 are whip-fast (I'm using V6 Supercharger, which helped my Kang build CM7 a lot). Oddly, my slowest speed seems to be the stock B&N, but I use it rarely.
optimusv45 said:
Im wondering if the newest cm9 nightlys r ready for daily use?
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You might not be aware of this, but your real question is "am I ready to deal with pre-release-quality software?" Of course CM9 is ready for daily use; but are you ready for CM9 in its current state? This is something that you'd have to ask yourself.
i dont have an sd card for dual boot images
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Why not dual-boot both for best of all possible worlds? I've been using Racks triple boot off SD card for weeks now with good results from both CM7 and interesting fiddlings with CM9. And always with the stock B&N on emcc to fall back on.
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i have just tried cm9 today. I'm happy with the progress however I'm going back to cm7 lol it is not ready ~, at least not ready for me . Youtube doesn't work for me . scrolling is slower than cm7. it looks really neat though .
As a newbie, I can't raise this question in Development box, so I guess I'll post it here.
My NC just arrived 2 days ago and I have installed the Dualboot CM7 & CM9 by racks11479. I am an absolute newbie on Android, so I just want to know which one is better in terms of battery life and stability/compatibility.
Many thanks.
right now cm7 is because its stable, but cm9is stable for everyday use but there are some bugs, i like them both but when cm9 is complete it will be alot better then cm7, both are good on battery i cant tell the difference
It seems to me that CM9 still has some bugs (Youtube, Earth and some games don't work on my NC). And the response is a bit slower than CM7. Anybody got the same experience?
I am using samiam's CM9 nightly with v6supercharger and am very happy so far. It is stable and very usable for daily use, in my opinion. But maybe I like to live dangerously.
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I also cannot post in the Development forum. I have created the dual boot SD from racks11479. CM7 works great but in CM9 I cannot get the Gapps to work. When I click on Market nothing happens. The Gmail icon is there but when I click on it I get a message that the app is not installed.
I have re-installed the Gapps at least twice and get the same problem each time.
Any ideas?
Yup same thing
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I had the same problem when I first installed the racks triple-boot. Hate to tell you, but the only way I got it to work was to wipe the whole card and start from scratch. 2nd install worked great, and later updates worked with a simple Gapps re-flash.
vinhattieu said:
I am an absolute newbie on Android, so I just want to know which one is better in terms of battery life and stability/compatibility.
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Like others, I'm finding CM9 preferable as a daily driver, but for all three items you specifically listed, CM7 has it beat. Well, I'm not getting force closes or anything, so I'll give CM9 stability, but no hardware video acceleration means certain apps are not going to work, and others won't work well (scratch compatibility), and I'm finding the battery drains much faster than CM7.
so i am currently running cm7... and around a month ago... i tried cm9 sneekpeak 2... it did not seem stable enough for me so i went back to cm7... i haven't flashed in a while and i was wondering which of the cm9 nightlys is the most stable at this point and what are the changes made from the sneekpeek 2.... thanks in advance
CM9 is much better now. There is too much to list but you should give it another try. There are two versions, with openGL and without. With allows you to run flash and video that doesn't work on without but the without version is a little more stable and snappy.
Biggest missing item in either build is the ability to run Netflix. If that is important you might want to stick with CM7 a little longer.
JP
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CM9 is much better now. There is too much to list but you should give it another try. There are two versions, with openGL and without. With allows you to run flash and video that doesn't work on without but the without version is a little more stable and snappy.
Biggest missing item in either build is the ability to run Netflix. If that is important you might want to stick with CM7 a little longer.
JP
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kk... flashing the most current nightly as we speak... but what is so special about integrating Netflix??? doesn't it work like all other apps???
CM9 on NC has improved drastically since those fullofbugs builds FatTire did. Video is still hit and miss because of the lack of hardware acceleration. I know MX Player can process vids through S/W, but don't expect HD.
I recommend you to downgrade CM7 or dual cm7+cm9. Is because cm9 is incomplete/beta and your probably new. You might also want to watch video...so on. CM7 should would be better. But CM9 does not the newer look and faster response. Use the search function in NC forum to find more comparison. There plenty.
I am running cm7 due to hd/video playback and other apps. cm7 is a tad more stable.
I am using the latest non-opengl nightly and the speed and performance equals my previous cm7.2 install.
Thanks
Thank you for all the responses... as of now... i am running the cm9 nightly from two days ago.... my nook does do random restarts and crashes here and there but i am more of a see what this thing can do type of person... i don't play games much and i rarely play videos... i use the browser alot... i just like to play around with different tweaks i find online though i am not a developer (im trying to learn to code [python] at home and then next year i will be working on java in school [im 15]... anyways thanks for all the responses and i am sticking to cm9....
I have a Nook Color which I used to use a fair bit but has been put on the nightstand for a while (one year +) because I haven't been reading much lately. Still it was a cheap and functional tablet when I got it. I have been running a super old rom on the SD card which while functional, has many bugs. In fairness, its like 1.5 years old.
Anywho, I am traveling to Italy and for a variety of reasons I want to take my Nook. My ROM is desperately behind the times (at least I think it is). I am looking for a recommendation for a STABLE rom. One that can run everything (or nearly everything) without a hitch.
Its has to be able to run flawlessly
Dolphin
Google apps, inc Gmail and the Play Store
Youtube
Adobe reader
would be a plus if it could run Netflix
Also, I am running my current ROM off the SD card. At the time this was the best and safest option. Wondering if now its safe to write these roms to the internal memory.
Thank you in advance.
If you had checked a bit lower, you would see similar topics and recommendations.
Anyway you will find out that CM7. 2 is the stablest rom.
Produced by NookColor at ICS 4.0.4
Get CM 7.2 stable from cyanogenmod.com. follow the instructions I just told another user here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27963826
RASTAVIPER said:
If you had checked a bit lower, you would see similar topics and recommendations.
Anyway you will find out that CM7. 2 is the stablest rom.
Produced by NookColor at ICS 4.0.4
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The searching I did was on the ROM dev forum and frankly I was just overwhelmed by the wall of information. So thank you for cutting through the noise.
I just installed CM7 and everything seems to be working well with my Nook. Thanks for your help !!!!
Dear everyone here,
I'm a newbie and bit of a n00b here.
My goal: I have Nook Color and want to put a stable ROM on it. It would be great if it can be stable, fast and Jelly Bean (CM10)!
I know the last official stable CM ROM is 7.2, Gingerbread. Didn't try it on Nook, yet.
I was following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941247 and tried CM10 nighty (ver. 11. Dec 2012). This was my first Nook Color ROM ever. Everything I've tried was ok, but it's very slow and I can't really use it. Are there any ROMs that are faster, with no leg?
So, please guys, who have tried different ROMs, please suggest me a good working (stable) and fast (no lag). CM10 would be great, if not please feel free to suggest (with a link provided).
Otherwise, I would try CM 7.2, which is a "phone" OS, not that suitable for tablets.
Thanks a lot!
you have to remember that the hardware you have only has a stock, single core 800mhz processor. you wont get any smoother than the latest nightly. i suggest that you do a clean flash of the latest nightly and then go to settings>performance>processor and set your cpu governor to performance and set the max frequency to 1100mhz
you have to remember that this is hardware from late 2010, two year old hardware, it performes well, but it cant compete with the nexus devices.
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you have to remember that the hardware you have only has a stock, single core 800mhz processor. you wont get any smoother than the latest nightly. i suggest that you do a clean flash of the latest nightly and then go to settings>performance>processor and set your cpu governor to performance and set the max frequency to 1100mhz
you have to remember that this is hardware from late 2010, two year old hardware, it performes well, but it cant compete with the nexus devices.
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Hello and thanks for your kind reply!
I've done what you suggested: CPU was already set to 1GHz in CM10, I've set it to 1100MHz and changed "on demand" to "performance". Not faster. Or not fast enough. I din't download another CM10 nightly since the one I'm using is just 3 days old.
I'm fully aware Nook Color is outdated in today's fast digital world. However, I'm disappointed it can't go any smoother since this is really to slow and even frustrating (waiting, click, waiting). What's the point of using CM10 if one can not really use it? CM10 nightly's general respond to basic operations (menus, settings) has a lag. Do the others report the same? What with the other CM10 ROMs, like Paranoid Android?
Would it be much better if I would switch to CM7.2 instead of CM10?
I also have ZTE Blade 2010. phone (600MHz stock single core CPU, OC to 800MHz) that works great on CM 7.2. Smooth and stable.
Once again, I didn't try CM7.2 for Nook Color, maybe it would work just as smooth as on Blade.
For the record, Blade and Nook Color almost have the same AnTuTu bench score (Nook is a bit better).
Please note I was using (testing) simple apps on Nook (not games or anything "heavy"):
- Opera Mini browser, News reading apps, ES File Explorer, etc -- works fine.
- Google Maps also works okay, no lag.
- YouTube is slow, it takes ages to swap from portrait to landscape when Nook is rotated. When finally starts playing it goes smooth even in HD.
- Chrome is a killer! Takes ages to load and is not usable.
All these apps, besides Chrome (requires Android 4) work just fine on my ancient ZTE Blade! :good:
I ask all of this since I saw posts on XDA regarding ICS and JB on NC saying "I'm totally thrilled with this version. Haven't had a bug at all, bluetooth functionality is flawless, and it's even faster than the stock software." I'd like the same!
Any hints now? Again, thanks a lot!
The fastest and smoothest ROM you'll find right now for your nook is going to be (mirage cm7.2).
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The fastest and smoothest ROM you'll find right now for your nook is going to be (mirage cm7.2).
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Especially if it is installed on the EMMC, and not running off of an SD Card.
My NC CM10 ROM is installed on EEMC, not SD. Should I forget about speed and smoothness on ANY CM9 and CM10 and go back to a phone OS on a tablet, CM7.2, as suggested?
Should I consider ICS instead JB hoping to get a better result? CM9 instead of CM10?
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I would forget about cm9, and cm10 is still in the works(but making progress). So if your looking for the most stable and smooth ROM, I would go with MiRaGe cm7.2, at least until cm10 has got a stable ROM. Those guys have tweeked that mirage ROM to the point of perfection.lol
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Thank you very much! I'll do that.
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Just try the various ones and see what suits your needs the best. Everyone has differing opinions of the various ROMs based on their particular hardware, setups, expectations, experience and the particular apps used.
Only you can decide. It is easy to give them all a try. CM10 and Paranoid Android will perform similarly since PA is based on CM10.. so you don;t have to try both to get a performance feel.
This was in the CM 10 general thread:
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Thanks to several people on these forums I now have the Nook color running CM10 fairly responsively, to the point where it doesn't feel all that different to the Nexus7. Huge kudos to the devs on that!
I hope these steps can help others get theirs in the same state. I am using EMMC boot. YMMV so do a backup first.
Firstly, I was having trouble with FC and really bad performance, I traced the issue to something installed on the SDcard (didn't happen if booting with SDcard removed), so I wiped the SDcard, problem fixed.
When installing via clockworkmod (3.2.0.1), I wiped data (aka factory reset), wiped cache partition, (under advanced) wiped dalvik cache. I did not do fix permissions but some suggest that also helped them, pretty sure you need to do that after install though and I've not gotten around to a reboot yet)
1. Settings->performance->interactive
This seems to be the biggest improvement overall. I am wildly speculating that the nook is too laggy at adjusting clock speed in 'on demand' and that is where a fair bit of the sluggishness comes from. I did run with 'Performance' for a while and that is better, and interstingly I didn't find the battery life too bad at all really, so that could be an option for some (I do turn off wifi when not using and that helps heaps with battery).
2. Settings->Performance->I/O scheduler->BFQ (YMMV but worth playing with)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22134559&postcount=4
3. System Tuner app from the Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.pmw
Tweaks->Sysctl->Recommended
OOM (scroll right past memory top line)->Presets->aggressive
I'm on the Nov13 build atm, not feeling like I need to try any later nightly but I might for interest.
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It makes the nook run much faster and it has a much better user interface than CM 7
Also run the unofficial build that has a few tweaks that make the nook seem faster with GPU intensive tasks.
i still think the cm10 rom, while experimental, is still the best rom, cm7.2 is old software, it was good at the time, but android4. and 4.1 have alot of enhancements as far as speed, but try 7.2 and compare it. the only person that can tell you what the best rom is, is you.
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i still think the cm10 rom, while experimental, is still the best rom, cm7.2 is old software, it was good at the time, but android4. and 4.1 have alot of enhancements as far as speed, but try 7.2 and compare it. the only person that can tell you what the best rom is, is you.
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Thank you, as always!
CM10 might be the best ROM on the paper, due to JB's enchantments over GB. However, this particular CM10 is just slow on NC. Basic use, like navigating through system options, settings, menus -- has a lag (w/o any apps). All the time, every time. I must say I didn't try last power settings your recommended on the previous page, since I gave a try to CM 7.2 (Mirage).
CM 7.2 makes NC responsive and fast. (It won't play HD videos in YouTube, only "normal", that's the only thing I noticed so far.)
Regarding CM10, I can give it a try once again if/when becomes faster. Do you think the power settings you gave me most recently would really boost it? I can flash it again. Or CM9 (ICS), I'm following that one as well. Until then, I don't think it's the matter of choice. After all, we all have the same HW here (even though two versions of NC have some differences, but not in speed).
Lastly, I'm a newbie and I can be very wrong.
I have tested all of them, also various nightlies.And although CM10 looks prettier and have better "menu" options (no need to mount sd card when connecting to PC for example), 7.2 is still the fastest rom on Nook Color.
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Thank you, as always!
Regarding CM10, I can give it a try once again if/when becomes faster. Do you think the power settings you gave me most recently would really boost it? I can flash it again. Or CM9 (ICS), I'm following that one as well. Until then, I don't think it's the matter of choice. After all, we all have the same HW here (even though two versions of NC have some differences, but not in speed).
Lastly, I'm a newbie and I can be very wrong.
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The power settings definitely make a difference.. whether they would make it better for your use is something nly you can decide. Try them.
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I have tested all of them, also various nightlies.And although CM10 looks prettier and have better "menu" options (no need to mount sd card when connecting to PC for example), 7.2 is still the fastest rom on Nook Color.
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Thanks for your reply! Great you've tested more ROMs so you're experienced with different versions, their benefits and problems.
Right now, I'm on CM 7.2 (Mirage) and like it, fast and smooth enough.
- What do you think about HoneyComb (Android 3) for Nook? If not, than only HC theme would be enough.
- Have you tried power options settings regarding CM10, discussed in this thread?
- What other ROMs except CM 7.2 (Mirage) are worth of exploring? CM9 nightly?
- How about making a dual boot, so I would have a working CM 7.2 on one, and experimental ROMs on second boot (CM9, CM10). Is that safe? Should I be aware of possible issues? I've never done this, but I saw a thread on that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17834691
Thanks a lot!
Also give v6 Supercharger a try for all ROMs. And, SD Speed Increase with a 2048 heap if you are on 7.2.
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Thank you, as always!
CM10 might be the best ROM on the paper, due to JB's enchantments over GB. However, this particular CM10 is just slow on NC. Basic use, like navigating through system options, settings, menus -- has a lag (w/o any apps). All the time, every time. I must say I didn't try last power settings your recommended on the previous page, since I gave a try to CM 7.2 (Mirage).
CM 7.2 makes NC responsive and fast. (It won't play HD videos in YouTube, only "normal", that's the only thing I noticed so far.)
Regarding CM10, I can give it a try once again if/when becomes faster. Do you think the power settings you gave me most recently would really boost it? I can flash it again. Or CM9 (ICS), I'm following that one as well. Until then, I don't think it's the matter of choice. After all, we all have the same HW here (even though two versions of NC have some differences, but not in speed).
Lastly, I'm a newbie and I can be very wrong.
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there were some tweaks in the thread (don't ask I cannot remember where...) that helped make CM10 very usable. Before that I was using MC-ROM...
For me it is a toss-up: either CM10-12/17/12 nightlie or stock B&N 1.4.3, rooted with ManualNooter 5.8.20.
I believe stock/MN is much faster and more reliable.
CM10 is feature rich, slighly slower, and the mail app is far better than stock B&N.
Hey, do both on emmc.
Install MN by following the instructions in the OP here.
Setup your NC for dual boot by following the instructions here.
And Install CM10 12/17/12 and the correct Gapps.
Personally, my NC has stock B&N 1.4.3 rooted with ManualNooter 5.8.20 on the alternate emmc partition and CM 10-nightlie 12/17/12 on primary. Then I can share the uSD card for data.
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For me it is a toss-up: either CM10-12/17/12 nightlie or stock B&N 1.4.3, rooted with ManualNooter 5.8.20.
I believe stock/MN is much faster and more reliable.
CM10 is feature rich, slighly slower, and the mail app is far better than stock B&N.
Hey, do both on emmc.
Install MN by following the instructions in the OP here.
Setup your NC for dual boot by following the instructions here.
And Install CM10 12/17/12 and the correct Gapps.
Personally, my NC has stock B&N 1.4.3 rooted with ManualNooter 5.8.20 on the alternate emmc partition and CM 10-nightlie 12/17/12 on primary. Then I can share the uSD card for data.
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Did you see my post to you about CWM not being available on the CM10 thread? I think I have the solution for your problem.
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Did you see my post to you about CWM not being available on the CM10 thread? I think I have the solution for your problem.
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No. I I missed it. Which CM 10 thread? I have been following the CM 10 nightlife thread.
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