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ROM's and Kernels

What are your guys' go to ROM's and Kernels so far and how come? I'm still undecided on what to use for my SIII but really want to take advantage of it.
Cheers!

We are only on stock but it's rooted nothing custom as of now
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Ahh I see. What are all these ROM's like Criskelo/CM9/Omega then? Are those not available for T-Mobile users?
Sorry, pardon my noob-ness. Brand new to Android and learning all the awesome perks behind it. Thanks!

eddylee09 said:
Ahh I see. What are all these ROM's like Criskelo/CM9/Omega then? Are those not available for T-Mobile users?
Sorry, pardon my noob-ness. Brand new to Android and learning all the awesome perks behind it. Thanks!
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Those are only for the International SGS3.

ge3kswag said:
Those are only for the International SGS3.
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Would those roms work on tmobiles galaxy?

International roms do not work on the US versions...and right now there is still some speculation on wether the US roms will be interchangeable or not.
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techrider77 said:
International roms do not work on the US versions...and right now there is still some speculation on wether the US roms will be interchangeable or not.
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They should, I mean the phones are exactly the same, and since Samsung phones come with unlocked bootloaders radios shouldnt really be a problem.....
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Yall bout to start building a house with all the bricks yall bout to have.
The International version and the US version of the SGS3 are NOT the same and therefore any roms that you flash on your phone will cause it to BRICK.
Just a heads up.
Powered by the SGSII

He was referring to flashing roms between us phone (sprint AT&T and tmobile) it should cause any type of brick, we just need to know the mounts and see if they are the same, if so then there really is no need to have 3 different forums.....heh

EclipzeRemix said:
He was referring to flashing roms between us phone (sprint AT&T and tmobile) it should cause any type of brick, we just need to know the mounts and see if they are the same, if so then there really is no need to have 3 different forums.....heh
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In that case, Yes they should work. The SGS2 uses Skyrocket and Telus roms, but it would break rotation. Someone had to do a fix for it.
Other than that they can be used.
Can't wait to get this phone later this week.
Powered by the SGSII

google edition

OK so I have a galaxy s3 right now and really love the idea of the galaxy s4 Google edition but as u no sprint will not be getting it that being said since it is a similar phone will the sprint s4 be able to port over the ROMs and updates the Google edition will be getting since it will get updates before other phones like a nexus

One would have to believe that since the phone hardware is the same (between US carriers) than the stock Google rom will make it to Sprint devices.

Hardware is not the same.
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It will take very slight porting but will be done almost flawlessly along with almost instantly.
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CCallahan said:
One would have to believe that since the phone hardware is the same (between US carriers) than the stock Google rom will make it to Sprint devices.
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Hardware may be close but not identical.....the radios (modem) are very different, GSM vs CDMA

GiantJay said:
Hardware is not the same.
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Edited my post for just US carriers.
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Hardware may be close but not identical.....the radios are very different GSM vs CDMA
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True but I'm assuming the radios can be excluded from the rom when ported.

I say get the Touchwiz version. That way you can choose from the best of both worlds of you want. If you go pure Google, that's all you have to choose from.
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GiantJay said:
Hardware is not the same.
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troyboytn said:
Hardware may be close but not identical.....the radios (modem) are very different, GSM vs CDMA
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Actually considering sprint has both GSM and CDMA/LTE radios/capabilities with a little love I do not see why we cannot develop our own version of a Sprint Google device. Worked with other Nexus versions available on sprint why not this one. Yes yes yes qualcomm never releases material but how has that ever stopped us before.

You better believe it will make it here. Let's face it, a pure Google experience is the most sought after firmware here on xda (that and cyanogenmod), so if there will be an official stock jelly bean release for 1 of the US variants, I can't imagine it NOT being ported to every other s4 variant. And that makes buying this s4 over the htc one a whole hell of a lot more appealing for me, seeing as to now as soon as Google releases OS updates, we'll be the first ones to receive them along with all the nexi

Android 5.0 Lollipop official update from Sprint for the S4 & S4 Triband?

When will Sprint officially release the update for both phones?
Thanks in advance.

First Android Lollipop needs to be released. Then Samsung needs to work on firmware for its line up. Note 4 first then s5, note 3, then s4. THEN... they need to send it to sprint so sprint can add it's enhancements (bloat)... AND THEN sprint starts the roll out which hits most devices two weeks after they announce it. Sprint is working on the 4.4.4 update now so we are looking at months.. maybe Feb or March.
I'm hoping since Google did the whole new preview thing that Samsung actually worked on it and push rapid updates to all their main devices to 1up other manufacturers but of course that won't happen.
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Here we go with these threads..

I would say never. I'm hopeful for a good, stable cm L build soon, but even that's not coming anytime soon.

Just buy a Nexus 6 lol

daniel4653 said:
Here we go with these threads..
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It's the FIRST and ONLY thread. :/
Mudavo said:
Just buy a Nexus 6 lol
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Nope. The S4 width from side to side of 69.8mm is the widest I ever want to go. The new phones are too big.

daniel4653 said:
Here we go with these threads..
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LOL, yeah..
IMHO - Probably never...

Good chance we will see a Cyanogenmod or a port of google play edition rom or similar AOSP based rom first. And those will probably be better roms anyway.

Not to sound like a negative Nancy but, I havce a hard time beleieving Samsungs TW version of L will look any different than the Kitkat, version or the Jellybean version, or ICS and so on and so forth. All that beuty and features with be covered up and removed by ugly old tired TW crapola.

Only thing we need is CM
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MikeWjF said:
Not to sound like a negative Nancy but, I havce a hard time beleieving Samsungs TW version of L will look any different than the Kitkat, version or the Jellybean version, or ICS and so on and so forth. All that beuty and features with be covered up and removed by ugly old tired TW crapola.
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So agree to that... and then sprint crapola on it.
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seriously
Come on guys. Go buy an IPhone and forget about all the headache and crapola.

A buddy of mine at work just showed me his lollipop CM-aosp ROM on his LG2. (He's with Verizon) Looked pretty sweet. Fast.

Android Marshmallow Discussion

In case you didn't know, T-Mobile has just confirmed via their support page the list of devices - Note 4 included- receiving Android 6.0 in the upcoming weeks/months.
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates#tmoSUPDocTitle
Thanks,

Awesome. So we'll probably get it by 2017.

Probably about the same time as Android Nougat is released.

RiverCity.45 said:
Probably about the same time as Android Nougat is released.
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Don't you mean Android Zeppole?
Wait... So 5.1.1 was/is being slipped over?

Wow, so really when did T-Mobile fall way behind Verizon as the worst carrier for getting out updates? It used to be Verizon was far worse then all the carriers for getting out updates. I wish Sammy would just make there phones with Vanilla Android and the Spen and features work on those Kernels. Imagine CM with a working Spen suit?

How soon can we expect to see custom Marshmallow ROMs for our devices based on the ASOP Nexus Marshmallow ROMs?

So another 6ish months before we can hope to have an update. Skipping the one we know works. Hopefully Marshmallow isn't nearly as bad as when lollipop 5.0 landed. T-mobile is just about worthless for updates.
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Which version though? the original or the newer T3?

chodaboy19 said:
Which version though? the original or the newer T3?
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I'd imagine it would be both the T and T3
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chodaboy19 said:
Which version though? the original or the newer T3?
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Yoshi1221 said:
I'd imagine it would be both the T and T3
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Yes, my understanding is that both will receive the update.

Its in Phase-1. T-mobile will take 4-5 months to test the software with their crapware, then it will be ready for us .

mtatohin said:
Its in Phase-1. T-mobile will take 4-5 months to test the software with their crapware, then it will be ready for us .
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If the CEO truly wants to be the uncarrier he should get updates to us much faster. ;p

Eric214 said:
Wow, so really when did T-Mobile fall way behind Verizon as the worst carrier for getting out updates? It used to be Verizon was far worse then all the carriers for getting out updates. I wish Sammy would just make there phones with Vanilla Android and the Spen and features work on those Kernels. Imagine CM with a working Spen suit?
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It happened when i moved from verizon to t-mobile

masri1987 said:
It happened when i moved from verizon to t-mobile
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lol I feel your pain. I feel that way. But I'm actually one of those guys that hates battery drains and such so i never ever take a major update untill its been out awhile and i know there aren't issues. That's why I'm still on 4.4.4 running Hyperdrive RLS3 cause 5.0.1 i constantly hear the battery is noticeably worse on 5.0.1 then Kit Kat.
So Updates aren't crazy important to me, it's easy for me to just sit back and wait.

Says it's not in testing anymore

king3opobn said:
Says it's not in testing anymore
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king3opobn said:
Says it's not in testing anymore
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It's in manufacturer development. That is phase 1. Still a long run for testing. [emoji30]
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king3opobn said:
Says it's not in testing anymore
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It never was in testing.

BaHumBug! We, Tmobile customers, should have already learned the lesson by now that this only means a 6-7 month wait for 6.0 (possible bugs too) and most will move on to different phones/carriers by then. I love my Note 4, I think it is still a great overall phone but Tmobile sucks with updates.
Also can't wait for those that will come to this thread lets say about 2-3 months from now that will ask "so did 6.0 come out yet?" or "Any news on 6.0?".

If this article is to be believed, there seems to be a certain Note 4 missing from development by Samsung....
I'll give you a hint... It starts with a T and ends with a Mobile.
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-is-working-on-marshmallow-for-these-devices-648189/

ROMs for VZW HTC10

As title suggests...which roms are compatible with the rooted VZW HTC 10?
Thanks!!

There is an HTC Verizon ROM thread.
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markwebb said:
There is an HTC Verizon ROM thread.
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Yep, that's true...except there is only one ROM there currently, which directs users back to this forum. I know of one other over here that someone has made work with VZW, curious if more. Could I search/try each one? No doubt, but thought I would
ask to try to save time. Thanks!

hovercraftdriver said:
Yep, that's true...except there is only one ROM there currently, which directs users back to this forum. I know of one other over here that someone has made work with VZW, curious if more. Could I search/try each one? No doubt, but thought I would
ask to try to save time. Thanks!
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Running ICE ROM here without problems, get it from the regular HTC 10 thread

LeeDroid works perfectly.

hovercraftdriver said:
As title suggests...which roms are compatible with the rooted VZW HTC 10?
Thanks!!
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Generally devs tend to only release their roms in the main forum for a particular device...much easier to maintain.
Because of that, each rom usually states in the OP what it's compatible with.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/development

chrisz5z said:
Generally devs tend to only release their roms in the main forum for a particular device...much easier to maintain.
Because of that, each rom usually states in the OP what it's compatible with.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/development
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Probably should have prefaced OP by saying I know my way around XDA, I know there is multiple model threads, and I have been to your link. Just trying to save a little digging effort. Some of those roms in your link support VZW model...was hoping folks could say which ones, and some folks have responded. Thanks!

I tried viper and leedroid. Stock Verizon rom still seems to be doing better job with reception. Much better I must say.
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So I can finally upgrade my phone on Verizon. And one phone I was leaning towards was the HTC 10 mainly because it can be rooted and bootloader unlocked and Verizon tries their hardest to block root and bl unlock. So can anyone give me their honest opinion of the phone
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117micc said:
So I can finally upgrade my phone on Verizon. And one phone I was leaning towards was the HTC 10 mainly because it can be rooted and bootloader unlocked and Verizon tries their hardest to block root and bl unlock. So can anyone give me their honest opinion of the phone
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Great phone. Fast, good battery life, gets hot sometimes, amazing community support. 9/10. Lots of reviews on this site.

btonetbone said:
Great phone. Fast, good battery life, gets hot sometimes, amazing community support. 9/10. Lots of reviews on this site.
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What's hot to you? I haven't gotten this phone hot yet and I had the m9 before. This phone seems to do much better than the m9 on that front
To further answer the question..
Cameras are great.
Fit/finish are great
Speakers are so-so (I've heard with root mods they are better)
Missing some of the classic HTC apps but can be installed via apk mirror.
It's my favorite phone of all in the last two years.
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dottat said:
What's hot to you? I haven't gotten this phone hot yet and I had the m9 before. This phone seems to do much better than the m9 on that front
To further answer the question..
Cameras are great.
Fit/finish are great
Speakers are so-so (I've heard with root mods they are better)
Missing some of the classic HTC apps but can be installed via apk mirror.
It's my favorite phone of all in the last two years.
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Hot is noticeably hot in my hand. I've had EX Kernel Manager report temps reaching to the upper 40s C on an occasional basis. Usually it's the upper 30s or lower 40s after a few minutes of Facebook or web browsing.

btonetbone said:
Hot is noticeably hot in my hand. I've had EX Kernel Manager report temps reaching to the upper 40s C on an occasional basis. Usually it's the upper 30s or lower 40s after a few minutes of Facebook or web browsing.
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Stock kernel or modified?
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dottat said:
Stock kernel or modified?
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ElementalX 0.05, but no overclocking.