[Blade General] Faiz Malkani:
Froyo ROMS [2.2]

1)XenoROM R1

-Stock ROM

-Custom XenoROM kernel

-Great performance

-Froyo based, 2.2 ROM

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=905758

Opinion : A fast, lightweight ROM with great performance. An excellent ROM for users looking for a taste of the dated Froyo UI. However, it is not generally preferred due to the release of newer Android platforms such as 2.3 and 4.0

2)Japanese Jellyfish RLS8

-Custom ROM

-Custom kernel

-Overclockable

-Froyo based, 2.2 ROM

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=891314

Opinion : A smooth custom ROM with an overclocked kernel. One of the most popular ROMs before the release of GingerBread ROMs for the ZTE Blade. However, it is not generally preferred due to the release of newer Android platforms such as 2.3 and 4.0

GingerBread ROMS [2.3+]

1)EliteMovil BladeROMs

-Custom ROMs

-Includes custom apps like K9 Mail, Translate, Ported Launcher, etc.

-Patched libs

-Various tweaks

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROMs

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1288768

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1174055

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1241421

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1263067

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1253942

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1232614

Opinion : One of the early GingerBread builds for the ZTE Blade, the EliteMovil series of ROMs provide a great deal of customization to users coming from stock ROMs. Features such as SD ext support, overclockable kernels, etc. give EliteMovil’s ROMs a certain flair over the stock ROMs

2)XenoROM R4

-Hardware Acceleration

-A2SD support

-Bloatware free

-Many preinstalled apps

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROM

Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=910356

Opinion : After XenoROM R2’s success, the R3 GingerBread version was highly anticipated. Featuring bloatware free menus, various preinstalled apps and A2SD support, this is a must have for users looking for a clean GingerBread ROM

3)GingerStirFry Gen1 + Gen2 by Wbaw

-Darktremor A2SD modified by wbaw

-CM7 apps like email, gallery and keyboard

-BusyBox 1.19

-MonteCarlo libs

-Smooth, Great performance

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROM

Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1204407

Opinion : Wbaw is a well known figure in the Blade community even after the release of Android 4.0 ROMs, his GingerStirFry is widly sought after. Featuring a vanilla GingerBread UI with modified libs and patches, this stands out among other GingerBread ROMs

4)DianXin OS

-Loads of customization

-Stable ROM

-Great UI

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROM

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1479188

Opinion : Although this ROM isn’t very popular, it is actually a great ROM. Sporting an MIUI styled UI, with amazing customization options, it ranks among the better GingerBread ROMs out there. However, future updates for it have been abandoned.

5)CyanogenMod 7

-Smooth UI

-Updated libs

-Tremendous scope

-Various kangs

-Theme Chooser

-Many customization options

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROM

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297776

Kangs : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1485445

TargetBSP : http://blade.windows98.co.uk/

Nightly : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1382014

Boba_Edition :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710198

LEZO CM7 : http://www.modaco.com/topic/354570-rom-gen2-lezo-v880-176-best-rom-for-battery-and-ram/

CyanScape : http://www.modaco.com/topic/352852-rom097cyanscape-v2updated/

Mokee OS : http://www.modaco.com/topic/354511-romportgen226-may-mokee-os-for-blade-updated-to-v2/

Opinion : CyanogenMod is a well known name among Android developers. It is currently the most popular ROM, with awesome dev support, loads of customization and a strong fan following. Recommended for customization freaks who don’t like stock ROMs, and also for people looking for a good GingerBread ROM

6)CyanMobile by SquadZone

-Out of this world customization options

-Theme chooser

-Various tweaks and mods

-Smooth, good performance

-CyanogenMod 7 spin-off

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROM

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1532921

Opinion : If customization is all you care about, this ROM is definitely for you. With virtually unlimited customization options and several bug-fixing updates , this one is for people who cant get enough visual modification

7) Swedish Snow

-Stock ROM

-Smooth, good performance

-One of the fastest Blade ROMs

-Gingerbread based, 2.3 ROM

Link : http://www.modaco.com/topic/350875-romgen2-swedish-snow-rls7-android-235/

Opinion : Even as the Blade joins the rank of stable ICS phones, Swedish Snow is still one of the most widely used ROMs. With smooth performance, zero lags and quick responsiveness, it is considered the smoothest Blade ROM and is popular among users who prefer performance over visuals

IceCreamSandwich ROMS [4.0+]

1)CyanogenMod 9

-ICS UI

-Original CyanogenMod9

-Unstable

-No updates since quite a while

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429539

Opinion : This is the original CyanogenMod 9 unofficial build for the ZTE Blade. At the time of release it was highly anticipated as THE ICS ROM for the ZTE Blade, however due to absence of updates and lack of support, it remains at an early alpha stage, with developers focusing on ColdFusionX

2)BurstLam’s AOKP

-Great ICS AOKP

-ICS GoogleApps

-ICS UI

-Adjustable Softbuttons

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429539

Opinion : As opposed to ColdFusionX, Burstlam chooses to take time and make major differences tan to release small updates. Currently on Alpha 6.3, the only features not working are YouTube HQ, Video Recording and FM Radio. Hopefully the next update will fix these issues

3)ColdFusionX

-Fully Stable ICS ROM

-Hardware Acceleration

-OpenMaXX camera drivers

-Qualcomm drivers

-CM Repos

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429539

WP7 Themed : http://www.modaco.com/topic/355702-romcm9wp7-styledlink-up/

Opinion : ColdFusionX is the most favored ICS ROM to date. With beautifully fast updates and minimal bugs, this looks to be a promising ICS ROM. However, some features like WiFi tethering, YouTube HQ and Voice Typig aren’t working, though it is fit for daily use

4)MIUI v4

-MIUI user interface

-ICS themed

-Smooth UI

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429539

Opinion : This one’s for all MIUI fans. Combining the sleekness of MIUI and the beauty of the ICS user in one ROM, MIUI v4 is a great ROM optimized for daily usage

5) KonstaKANG

-Slim ICS ROM

-Fast, smooth

-Development stage similar to ColdFusionX

Link : http://www.modaco.com/index.php?/to....]-CyanogenMod-9---KonstaKANG-(Android-4.0.4)

Opinion : With a small partition requirement and minimal bugs, this looks to be a promising ICS ROM. However, some features like WiFi tethering, YouTube HQ and Voice Typig aren’t working, though it is fit for daily use.

6) ParanoidAndroid

-Hybrid Tablet UI

-Fast, smooth

-Port from ZTE Skate

Link : http://www.modaco.com/topic/355347-romport-paranoid-android-updated-020712/

Opinion : A much hyped and awaited ROM, ParanoidAndroid brings the tablet UI to the ZTE Blade screen. With features like the tablet home launcher and dual pane settings, ParanoidAndroid surely catches the eye

7) ParanoidAndroid

-High Stability

-Good battery life

-ICS 4.0.4 ROM

Link : http://www.modaco.com/topic/355540-eco-blade-aiming-for-stability-and-battery-efficiency/

Opinion : This is a relatively new ICS ROM aimed at stability and battery life

JellyBean ROMs [4.1+]

1) CyanogenMod 10

-JellyBean based [4.1.1]

-Camera, GPS, Tethering, Headphones and FM Radio not working

-Project Butter accelerated

KonSTAT : http://www.modaco.com/topic/355903-devrom-cyanogenmod-10-android-411/

Burstlam : http://bbs.hiapk.com/forum.php?mod=...=page=1&filter=typeid&typeid=4361&typeid=4361

Opinion : So here we have it. JellyBean for our Blade. One of the first armv6 devices to get it. And it's surprisingly quite stable compared to the early ICS builds. With almost everything except camera, gps, tethering, headphones and radio working, this is not for daily use but is great for a little taste of the latest Android version

Miscellaneous ROMS / ROM ports

1)HTC Sense by weeo

-Sense themed

-Various Bugs present

-Development paused

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1545459

Opinion : A GingerBread based 2.3 ROM, must-have for fans of HTC’s Sense UI

2)LG Prada UI by weeo

-LG Prada UI themed

-GingerBread 2.3 based

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1592964

Opinion : A GingerBread based 2.3 ROM, must-have for fans of LG’s Prada UI

3)Samsung Touchwiz by weeo

-Touchwiz themed

-GingerBread 2.3 based

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1602335

Opinion : A GingerBread based 2.3 ROM, must-have for fans of Samsung’s Touchwiz UI

4)JoyOS

-iOS themed

-Smooth performance

-GingerBread 2.3 based

Link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1602516

Opinion : A GingerBread based 2.3 ROM, with a UI based on Apple's iOS

If anyone would like to see any roms added here, pm me. Or better yet, post it here :)

Cheers.

QuantumFoam