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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
There's no other like Paranoid Android :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ksocoolwitit:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
What rom is that? I've never heard of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DualSportDad:
Gummy 1.2.0 with Franco milestone kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] simms22:
rascream is the smoothest, fastest, rom around. especially when paired with the trinity kernel http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/rascream/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
Which would I flash? The full ota or just plain ota?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddemlong:
Gummy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MichaelMcEntire:
Sprint. Miui followed by Aokp.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nav200:
The full ota is with Google wallet, play movie, etc. And the plain ota is just without those apps. Someone correct if I'm wrong
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] notanoob:
On Cm 9 Nightly now but will be moving back to Black Ice.

Found way better on the processor with the default kernel doesnt heat up ma phone much :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JeepSRT8:
Eclipse on Verizon..super fast and all black theme!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Diger36:
Same ROM's here... Also still on RAS Cream, smooth, fast and stable....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] P3aK:
I like slim and lightweight stuff, thus I go for Slim ICS 3.8, atm. I´m not very fond of the Lightning Launcher though. Sure I could put Nova Launcher or similar on top of it, but that kind of defeats the purpus.

But I´ll live with it.

Slim ICS + Franco Kernel, with maximum power savings = Enough battery to not make me go back to a good ol'brick cell :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stolen.11:
for me android hd

for me so far

ANDROID HD 4.0.1 IS THE BEST ROM...

though black ice is in talk....i'll give it a try..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jumpmanjay:
ive been loving the xenonHD rom. its very stock-like, but has a lot more features. super fast and excellent battery life when paired with the trinity kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
I havent flashed any roms myself but I do follow some of the roms and my favourite at the moment is Paranoid Android. So if I were to flash one it be this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diggmc:
see below, need I say more....

Current: Galaxy Nexus I9250/UGLC1 TricksterROM v1.2 (sweet spot)

Retired: Nexus S I9020T/XXKI1, PixelROM 1.72/Trinity T11 (09/04/12) (perfection)

Please respect our XDA developers, they're making our Android experience a greater pleasure. (~tchaari@xda_nexus-s)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grandroidster:
I'm with you on that one man.. I'm using Xenon HD paired with Trinity's experimental Kernal build.. super smooth and fast..and everything I need in a stock-ish ROM. :)-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swogg:
Liquid rom 1.4 all the way

Liquid rom 1.4 all the way!!!! I have tried them all. none come close to it. its the most stable , fast, coupled with franco kernel, and franco kernel updater app. i get 20+hrs of battery life with heavy use. 2+hrs screen on, 1+hr talk time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flyek:
curently using twisted AOSP. just enough options, clean, fast, stable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PapiJumpable:
Liquid 1.4 paired with Franco kernel. Have been using lean kernel too tho.

Both are great. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bat0nas:
Slim ICS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] motopuk:
Slim ICS 3.9 with Franco Nightly 175. Working fine in Telcel Mexico.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fillyo:
Gummy was a little buggy for me, Complx is running great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] buckley101:
Gummy

Lean kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Paleryder:
AOKP with Ezekeel 1.34 kernel crazywith customizations and battery life. Not even as much as a hiccup I also love Euroskank
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cadams122593:
Liquid with trinity or franco.kernel (both are great kernels)... ungodly smooth and great battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] odin13:
Rascream

Paranoid Android

Bugless Beast

Verstuurd van mijn Galaxy Nexus met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Will of fire:
AOKP! Ftw
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdabueno:
Gummy 1.2 on T-mobile. Battery life as been great, though I am on wi fi most of the time. Easily 4 hrs screen time and around 15-16 hrs standby.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cheapshot789:
Were can i get black ice I don't see it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceejay83:
Rootzwiki
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] triStateMindgate:
CM9/Skank + Trinity/Franco

Rascream + Trinity
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ofsinreno:
Paranoid Android with Air Kernel- the best ROM I have tried and the smoothest kernel I have used.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] confusedfella:
Stock 4.0.4

Reasonable battery life and hardly any lag.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] APeaceofStrange:
Bamf paradigm + trinity
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fatttire:
Stock 4.0.4.

Just out of curiosity what do you guys get out the of customized ROMs? Did a quick glance and didn't see anything appealing.

Back in my pre-nexus days, I'd flash custom ROMs to a) have the most up to date leaked ROM trying to catch up to Google's code and to b) get away from carrier/manufacturer customization towards pure Google code. Neither of those apply for a nexus and I'm not sure what people get out of custom ROMs now...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rdy2go:
+1

There are more customization options for sound, colors, CPU governor etc.

I personally gave up playing with custom roms and use stock 4.0.4, simply the best option.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hp13:
Its my favorite rom ..using the may 24 build and I just live the black themed and its quickness
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddemlong:
There is the customization factor but there are also tweaks to your phone that improvements over stock. Speed, battery life, features that would normally require a app etc.

Not only that the custom ROMs will always be more up to date given the fact they don't have to wait for a carriers approval and release.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hp13:
Stock gives you the stability but poor performance overall.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dreamsforgotten:
Actually the notification toggles in the status bar is the sole reason for me the rest is just lagniappe

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kokwei:
Pete's bugless beast w Glados Kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ThatTechShow:
Just got my Galaxy Nexus from Google a few days ago. I'm loving it. Went ahead and rooted it, and installed the AOKP M5. Loving the whole customization thing. With different tweaks to overclock, power saver and what not. It's pretty stable!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Stock. 007.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 15israellai:
To continue the poll...I used to be a fan of codename (well, I'm still one) but now I use liquid smooth.

Blazing on my Nexus Prime using xda premium
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
AOKP B37 rom, franco milestone 3 kernel an very happy with it, paranoid android looks good, I would probably try that if I wasn't on aokp.I tried all the other roms like black ice,cm9 nightlies, foxhound,gummynex,codename,eagle blood an found aokp to be the best.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hameeed:
Paranoid Android , phone and tablet match in heaven . I have Unlocked GSM GN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theoreticaljerk:
I've had my GSM GNex for almost a month now. I've tried the following in many mixtures:

ROM: CM9, AOKP, Liquid, RAScream, Stock

Kernel: franko, leanKernel, GLaDOS, Stock

I think I have found what I'm going to stick too for awhile in RAScream w/ franko m3. Butter smooth and battery life is looking good so far (only had the combo on for about 36 hours).

If I wanted to get away from ROMing and go for the Google touch, I'd run stock 4.0.4 with franco.Kernel. I feel the best improvements to be seen by leaving stock is in the kernel, not the ROM itself. ROM's, for me, seem to just bring me customization and some very nice convenience options that can't easily be slapped on the OEM stuff.

Just the thoughts of a 5 year iOS veteran until I got my GNex. Since then I've been on a customizing ROM flashing spree. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sxp123731:
AOKP milestone 5 with Franco Kernel milestone 3

+ AOKP's Pony Boot Animation ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
That's why I use Notifications Toggle app. Using it with 4.0.4 IMM76K and Apex Launcher. I'm rooted, install new VzW releases as they're available instead of waiting for (maybe) OTA from VzW. Notification toggles here - been using it for several days now - seems quite nice:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle&hl=en
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddemlong:
DARN U GUMMY! :mad:

Flashed about everything in existence within the last 2 days and I keep going back.

Gummy is like that cheap whore down the street. No matter what you do you will always find yourself going back. :D

Fast, smooth, full customization. IMO better menu layout than others.

I think I might give Axiom another go if he over releases v2 of cmplx. I really enjoyed his work on the bionic and razr.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Orly? :D

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
Which one is the Black Ice? I'm curious about this but I can't find it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samthe2can:
He's over on RootzWiki

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18297-rom-blackice-maguro-kangorade-37-5-25/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Liskrig:
I'm really liking the CM9 nightlies. I want to love MIUI, but I personally feel that the ROM isn't as smooth and memorable as it was on my DInc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshuwa:
Just about to load the new Bugless Beast after it's short hiatus :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bakasam:
AOKP+Franco combo as well! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcyouknow:
I just started using ParanoidAndroid...it's amazing. Best one I've used so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SocialReject:
Paranoid with Franco Kernel.

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcyouknow:
Franco Kernel works amazing on this ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spiritcrusher33:
stock not rooted.. havent felt the need..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusAllegiance:
I don't have a fave custom ROM yet...I just have the stock rooted ROM on my Nexus. I love it, but would like to try something simple out. Nothing crazy different like Paranoid Android....was thinking about Bugless Beast. BB seems like it's basically stock only with tweaks and small features.

Still new, just rooted two days ago...and reading, reading, reading :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ddemlong:
Bamf is very stable and smooth. It is essentially a stock ROM which allows over clocking. Its very simple and is strictly Bamf made(doesn't borrow anything).

A lot of the ROMs out now are almost identical. They all seem to share bits and pieces from one another but do not differentiate all that much.

It comes down to just feel. Like I personally like the layout of Gummy better of the others. Customization and performance is really no difference than all the others.

If DroidTheory ever gets back into it again I might have to give his cmplx v2 a go if its ever released. He was my favorite on the Bionic and RZR but Gummy was another fav from my Charge days and I currently am running them now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusAllegiance:
Thanks for the response :) I will have to look into Gummy...I hope it's as stock looking as possible. I really like the three button look at the bottom.

ICS is just insanely sexy compared to GB...and it makes iOS look like a childs OS, lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babluc:
Check out rootwiki.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dumtidum:
AOKP - very stable and clean. Have it since M3 and now on B38 :) Never had any issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SleemLDJ:
Android Open Kang Project does the job perfectly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dorkboy69:
Rascream+Trinity=perfection!!

IMHO

The rest of the rom's are great but I like the theme in rascream and Trinity's app has plenty of customization.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dipole:
Slim plus Franco. I like how modular Slim is. I used to be on AOKP but feel like there is starting to be some bloat as I don't use half the things it offers. It's great for others though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jpg71:
Paranoid Android ROM with Franco Kernel on my GSM GNex on AT&T.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ntorresla:
how many screen time you have with the powerfull rascream and trinitry?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] evilssj4:
caotec james

I had been using BAMF 1.25 for a long time, now I'm using Rascream and its great! not that BAMF wasn't great it was really good too but I don't need a lot of customization I'm also using Trinity kernel because of how many people are getting exceptional battery life and screen time but for some reason I'm not getting the same results with the trinity kernels Ugh! I mean the battery life is better but my screen time isnt so great :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samthe2can:
That was my impression of it too, I only just scrapped through with 3 hours under normal use, where I usually hit 3h 30m easily with black ice.

I'm assuming either out phones are funny, or the people who get those numbers don't use their data/wifi as much as we do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thas5:
I don't know about favourite, but I'm currently using AOKP with Franco kernel. Nothing out of the ordinary.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KRJ_87:
I've tried a few combos in the past 3 weeks. AOKP M5 w/ whatever kernel comes stock with that, CM9 nightly (build 2012-05-30) with franco kernel #166 and with #175 (175 much smoother) and lastly LiquidSmooth with franco kernel #175 (currently running this combo).

Cm9 w/ Franco #175 was my favorite in terms of speed, fluidity and battery preservation. LiquidSmooth is 2nd of those, but AOKP M5 a very close 2nd as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusNero:
I have yet to root...but these posts are very enlightening. I have read a slew of threads in the DEV section, and am leaning towards either CM9 or PA.

Rooting tonight, and will flash both before I post back here. Thanks for all the reviews. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nowetdio:
There's really only 4 real ROMs for our nexus (which is disappointing). Once you've tried AOKP, 80% of all other rom development are exactly the same.

Sent from my SCH-i515
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fredryk:
To the newer guys on the thread: don't feel like you have to be tied down to one rom! With nandroid and titanium backup it's very easy to switch between roms. Don't just read what other people have written and then make one decision...try them all for yourself!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CADude:
I think everybody should at least install either the Franco or Trinity Kernel, even if you want to stick to Stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SH4YD33:
AOKPCB + DROIDTH3ORY MORPHR + FRANCO KERNEL.

Butter smooth.. With beats audio
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yshan:
MIUI ROM, it has weekly updates and a really nice UI (I would describe it as a hybrid between android and iOS)

However the ICS version of it isn't as smooth as it used to be in GB on my O2X
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Metroba:
My Nexus is going to be here tomorrow. I have been seeing some screen shots of a navigation bar tweak, in particular the one with the sms icon. Do all Nexus Roms have the feature of nav bar tweaks? Is this a specific rom? Or a mod?

Psyched about the endless possibilities this phone/community has. I'm feeling very good about the decision to upgrade to Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deepayanneogi:
In terms of originality there are only 5 roms in maguro which is a disappointing trend i believe ; Stock , Liquid , Paranoid , cm9 , Aokp , are the roms out of which I use Liq and paranoid , In kernel section Lean and Franco with Liq and paranoid are the best combination i have experienced,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Warwickeo:
Right now I use paranoid rom, but I would like to test MIUI, CM9 and maybe few others.

Will a nandroid-backup save *everything*? ROM itself, all apps, all settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ceejay83:
Yes it will back up everything. You could also try the app boot manager, let's you install multiple roms on your sd card
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusNero:
Not all ROMS have the nav bar tweak....I am running the Stock rooted ROM and it does not, however the great majority do have it.

I am using the SwitchPro Widget found in the market....extremely customizable :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Metroba:
Woops. I meant to say soft keys, not nav bar lol. Though, you did answer another question I had. Thanks!

To restate my question: Do all Nexus Roms have the feature of soft key tweaks? Is this a specific rom? Or a mod? I would like to add custom apps/icons, as I've seen people do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smalss:
Most of the roms have the soft key tweaks, but some still don't because they are geared toward the more stock feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xxBrun0xx:
My current set up actually does away with the soft keys alltogether, allowing for the use of the full 4.65" screen, and I must say it is a beautiful thing :)

I use Liquidsmooth 1.4 (latest at the time of writing this) and use an app called LMT (found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330150) which is meant to allow for gesture-based softkey replacement, eg. slide 2 fingers up to go home, two fingers to the left to go back, etc.

But the better way to use LMT is using the "Pie" option in the settings. For anyone who has used the stock ICS browser's "pie controls" (found in settings, labs), these are very similar. I currently have my phone set up so that I can swipe my thumb onto the screen from the far right and (from the top rotating counter clockwise) you have home, back, and recent apps. By long-pressing home, you have search and long pressing back gives you settings.

Google should (and may, actually) incorporate this type of contol method into the Jelly Bean and the next group of nexus phones as a way to do away with all of the buttons, software and hardware, without giving up screen real estate. They are already testing out this functionality in their web browser, so it isn't too far of a stretch.

For anyone who has not tried this out, give it a go. You won't regret it. This tweak alone made me decide to keep my nexus over a galaxy note.

Summary: Use Liquidsmooth + fullyscreen mode (long press the power button and click the icon in the top left corner) + LMT pie controls = Incredible.

Edit: Also, using straight talk. Best deal on a big carrier in the US!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jarm3r:
Far and away Slim ICS is my favorite rom. I'm on verizon.

Slim is just simply amazing how good it is, if you haven't given it a try, go check it out now slimroms.com
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] klubhead:
VZW here.. I've tried a ton of ROMS but i keep coming back to Eclipse..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fredryk:
Seems like there is some confusion in the replies to your message about terminology. The nav bar is the keys like home, menu, back, search, while the notification bar or status bar is the thing up top that you pull down to see more of.

I've found AOKP has an awesome nav bar customization system. One thing I like in particular is the ability to customize what the long presses do. I find that I'm able to pack a lot more functionality into the navbar by customizing the long presses. My setup is:

Home key: press=home, longpress=recent apps

Menu key: press=menu, longpress=search

Back key: press=back, longpress=toggle navbar widgets(aokp b38 feature)

Power key: same as physical power key

Another cool thing is the ability to choose a custom height(for portrait view) and width(for landscape view). I have big thumbs, so I use stock height for portrait. But for landscape, I have it at the smallest setting, so I can see more of my screen for fullscreen things like GTA.

It is awesome man, you will not look back!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Metroba:
Bulls eye. This is exactly what I was asking. I was wanting a custom application/command (your power button for example). Thank you for being so helpful.

Funny/sad thing is, I am currently using Aokp on my Dinc2 and this whole time I thought that Nav bar was the bar that shows in your power off screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] XGrinder911:
Liquid has been the smoothest most customisable rom I've used thus far. I'd go with that one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LifeInAnalog:
I scream, you scream, we all scream for rascream ROM with Trinity Kernel.

@1LifeInAnalog on Twitter
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] albsat:
One of the reasons that I suggest rascream is its benchmark performance. I would put in second position Eaglesblood and Cm9.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stizzo89:
AOKP for ever! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeleKawaru:
VZW Nexus. Been using Pete's roms since my OG Droid. Has been and is still my favourite. IMM76K with Pete's kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PacerguyDon:
My worked over Rascream rom and Trinity kernel for the win :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
My favorite Gnex ROM is this one called "mysid" It only gets updated every few months but generally it's very stable, all apps work well with it and it's not bursting at the seams with every bell and whistle under the sun.

;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
Exotic!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Metalsteel:
Which benchmarks did you use? Consensus on xda seems to think that benchmark performance dont really mean anything and I agree...

---------- Post added at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:37 PM ----------

In Terms of battery life which rom would you guys suggest out of the favorites/ best... im flashing paranoid + franco now... lets see how it goes =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] se1zure31:
I was on stock for about a week before flashing AOKP and Franco. I have been very happy with that combo and have had excellent performance and battery life. I just flashed the newest version of MIUI from MIUI.US. I loaded up Franco kernel and DSP Manager today. Haven't had any reboots and everything seems pretty smooth.

Haven't tried black ice yet, but my brother seems to really like it w/ Franco kernel as well. I have it loaded up on my phone and will probably give it a shot in a few days when I get bored with MIUI.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RY4N75:
I am using GN ICS stock 4.0.4. Never tried a different rom but may be tempted to try Black Ice
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eksasol:
AOKP, but I always have my own CWM package with fav system apps, ringtones, hosts file, boot animation and launcher that I flash along with the rom. It makes setup much faster.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CADude:
You should really root and just try a custom kernel like Franco's first. If you haven't installed a custom rom the minute you got your Gnex, you probably don't need the benefits of a custom rom. A custom kernel on the other hand, would improve your phone greatly no matter who you are.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rotamerc:
Black Ice kangorade 38
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jnr21:
LiquidFranco
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jnr21:
Thanks for the tip :)

So all I need to do is drag'n'drop files to cwm zip (apps to /system/app, rings to /system/media/audio/ringtones etc etc) and delete unnecessary files/apps? No need to extract/zip or edit any file?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdec529:
I was a flasholic until I found liquid.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdec529:
I still am always trying new kernels...Franco, IMO, morfic, and Glados being my favs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myriad46:
I've been looking to do this. Can you point me to a guide or something as to how to make the zip file?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ZeppelinJ0:
I tried AOKP wasn't very impressed, CM9 is great if I have the urge to flash things...

Liquid+Franco on the other hand is my favorite so far. It's the most stable ROM i've ever used with plenty of options.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adidasfanatic:
I'm a big fan of the CM9 roms. Always used them on my dINC and there was never an issue!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wildguess:
I have never tried CM9 on my Galaxy Nexus, but I had too many problems with stable CM7 roms on Nexus S, so I have not used CyanoGenMod ROMs since then. Right now I am using the stock ROM with Franco kernel.

Should I try CM9?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
If you didn't like CM7, you probably won't like CM9...take that for whatever it's worth. haha Probably not much coming from some random dude on the Internet. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wildguess:
Thanks a million.

I liked that CM7 had tons of features, but I could not use it.

My phone used to reboot a few times a day even though I did not overclock it.