yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Mukiai:
For me it have make the same but just first boot after flash. Then you will have your rom PLUS Psn.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] bhardwajme:
Hi Already had parition of 512Mb on my SD card.

I flashed unofficial JB ROM and then followed these steps of yours

Preparation(for fresh install):

1: reboot into recovery

2: format original internal data storage (/dev/stl13) using recovery tool >>PSN DATA ONLY EXT4 FORMAT TOOL<<

3: format ur sdext partition to ext4 using recovery tool >>PSN SDEXT EXT4 FORMAT TOOL<<

4: flash the modded kernel in recovery (see attachment)

5: reboot system !

But after performing all these my phone is stuck on boot screen of CM10.

I flashed the ROM again and then again tried the procedure but still the same result.

Flash
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Mukiai:
First boot could take long time.

If not, try to wipe data before reboot system.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] bhardwajme:
I waited for 15 mins but it did not came out of Boot.

Will try wiping data before rebooting system, Thanks.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] satish2k9:
WIll this mod work with this rom >>>???

hey...

CHk this rom... .will this mod work herE ??

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1958867&highlight=ics

Slim CM-10_V2

slim aokp jellaxy

Slim cm9 ics

Cheers,,,, :D :laugh:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Try it . I never used ics/jb for more than few hrs on my old ace

Sent from Galaxy S III Stock 4.1.1 with official CM10 Dualboot using Siyah kernel v1.8
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] satish2k9:
Some 1 Reply....

Guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

SOme 1 please Put step by step how to flash mem mod,,,

am doing wrongly... :(

am trying with this rom....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1978570

i will be soo happy if any upload video r screenshots... :)

Cheers....
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
1: run factory reset tool I provided in stock kernel page

2: install your rom

3: flash this kernnel

4: reboot

Sent from Galaxy S III Stock 4.1.2 with official CM10 Dualboot using Siyah kernel v1.8.4
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
ALSO Erickas ICS kernel mem-modded swapall v3.0 available !
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] zyllion:
Problem

Im not sure how to do this, im new at this :)

What do i have to do?

1: reboot into recovery (using clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxyace-fix)

2: run PSN_EXT4_Recovery_based_DATA_ONLY_Format_Tool-signed.zip

3: run PSN_EXT4_Recovery_based_SD-EXT_ONLY_Format_Tool-signed.zip

4: run PSN_nims_ics_v2.2.1fix_memory-mod_swapall-v3.0-signed.zip

5: reboot

Is this right?

I did as above but phone did not boot, im running Cyanogenmod 9.1 RC4 (cm_cooper_rc4.1.zip, ICS 4.0.4)

Were do i set size on swapfile?

Do i have to make folders on SD card?

EDIT: I got it running now, it was my SD card :)

Thanks!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] DMCrimson78:
Hmm, I've the same ROM as zyllion, and although I made full factory reset and wipes, I noticed some weird behaviour: it automatically installed several apps I had had installed :D Also, I see no data-swap partition when I'm done with df command - am I doing something wrong?

1: booted into recovery

2: factory resets etc. (partition sd card - sd-ext 1gig and swap 128M)

3: run PSN_factory_reset_EXT4_Recovery_based_Format_Tool-signed.zip

4: run PSN_EXT4_Recovery_based_DATA_ONLY_Format_Tool-signed.zip

5: run PSN_EXT4_Recovery_based_SD-EXT_ONLY_Format_Tool-signed.zip

6: install ROM

7: install PSN_Erickas_ICS_kernel_mem-mod_swapall-v3.0-signed.zip

8: install Adrenaline_Engine_CM_4.4_PSN_MEMORY_MOD-signed.zip

9: reboot and finish setup

now... all seems to be running smoothly, I see 1 gig internal, but no swap?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] DMCrimson78:
No one? From the stock thread I found mention about creating swap partition via gParted or minitool, might that be the reason?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Those are advanced risky methods !

Sent from Galaxy S III Stock 4.1.2 with official CM10 Dualboot using Siyah kernel v1.8.4
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
There is no data-swap in swapall v3.0 ... that is directly used as swap partition without mounting as /data-swap

Sent from Galaxy S III Stock 4.1.2 with official CM10 Dualboot using Siyah kernel v1.8.4
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] DMCrimson78:
Ok, so it's functinal as we speak:) Many thanks for this, now I can restore my sms etc and start using this... Stable enough for my use.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] DMCrimson78:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Would jb-kernel work with latest CM10.1 (4.22)? If not, could you update? :)

Sent from my Ace, run over with Civic 4th gen and flushed down the drain
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
reply

i dont think sooo... can u provide me with a running 4.2.2 boot.img ?

Sent from Galaxy S III Stock 4.1.2 with official CM10.1 Dualboot using Siyah kernel v1.8.9
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] DMCrimson78:
Not yet, as I've not flashed yet... Unless the zip has it.

Yes, it's inside the zip. Dev-thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2011671

EDIT: Oh, what things are actually modded? I mean, what alterations to kernel sources are there... Just out of curiosity, as I am no dev - do you have the sources published?

EDIT2: You had the sources mentioned, along with mod from Doc_cheilvenerdi.org, could you point me rhat way?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Mukiai:
Hi,

This boot.img provide from the PAC 20.0.0.

I know you're on new device, but it would be really great if you could make it running on 4.2.2Ace ;)

I really like your work and it was very cool for exemple with aokp 4.1.2..... But I miss it since 4.2.x

THANKS again.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
downloading the rom as u posted... looking into its boot.img...

only ramdisk in boot.img needs to be modded... its done in /init.rc and/or /init.cooper.rc ... recompiling from sources is not needed for custom roms for thos mod to worl as the custom kernel zImage is not needed to be modified.

Doc_cheilvenerdi.org's page for galaxy mini's stock kernel mod : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1398797
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
ok im downloading ur boot.img...
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
CHECK FIRST POST... people u need to test it and provide feedback !

Jelly Bean 4.2.2

Mem-Mod Swapall-v3.0:

- used wayland's unofficial cm10.1 4.2.2 beta7 (thanks to Wayland_ACE)

- native sdext support removed from kernel

- /data is mounted on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (where /sdext used to be mounted before)

- size of ur sdext partition = size of ur ace's internal memory

- two prioritized swap partitions will boost up apps and help in ram expansion

Swap Priority 1 = internal data storage(/dev/block/stl13) fully used as swap partition

Swap Priority 2 = mmc swap partition (/dev/block/mmcblk0p3)

- swappiness set to 30

- boot time will be bit longer while swap partitions are being setup

- sdext has to be in ext4 only! (will not work if no sdext present)

- recomended class6 or above sd cards for optimal performance.

- after installing this kernel, if you want to do a nandroid backup(CWM/RZ recovery or any other recovery), format /data(internal data storage) before attempting backup or you will get error "unable to mount /data" !

- untested yet by me as i dont have ace anymore...
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
ALSO PAC 20 4.2.2 kernel mem-modded swapall v3.0 available ! (thanks to OldDroid) untested
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Mukiai:
BIG THANKS, I'll try today :)

______________________________

So after trying it on PAC I can rethank you again. It's really awesome, and i'm happy to rework with it again.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] orsonbear:
It would be very useful, perhaps the most useful thing, to have a "swapall kernel" without the capability to bring the directory /data/data on the SD, because having application datas on the SD slows down the rom. Thanks for your consideration and work!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SuperAce609:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Please embed it in a rom! :D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] alex_is_the_1:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Which one of these kernels doesn't have the swap all mod or memory mod? I'm having a time trying to tell by what they're named.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

all kernels posted in this thread have swapallv3.0 + memory mod !

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

it seems not possible becaz the internal data is being used as swap partiton and i cannot move /or symlink /data/data there...

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] orsonbear:
And if the partition reserved for the swap file is limited to 64 MB (enough for an average use) and the rest would remain available for the datas? It would be hard to do? :confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

its not a "swapfile" anymore in swpallv3.0 .. its entire internal data being formatted as swap partition instead of ext4 ... i cant re partition it .. cant divide swap partition into two...

i had done away with swapfiles because their read and writes were slower compared to a swap partition !!

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SuperAce609:
So you recommend using a swap partition instead of a swap file?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

yes

Sent from I9300 Stock 4.1.2 based Ultimarom v10.1 + Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with dualboot Official CM10.1 JB 4.2.2
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] ROMFlasherAce:
Hello sir, can u plz try making another SWAP kernel with the Maclaw's one?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
something more usefull to all ace users::: PSN>> MEMORY-MOD SwapAll-v3.0 init.d Script

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2184189
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] dnbxvrfx:
i just try it now on jb 4.2.2.after boot the system is not responding and UI is not responding,im getting this messages all the time:unfortunately,System UI has stoped and unfortunately,the process com.android.phone has stopped.Im using this rom:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2141770&page=41

i just want to make my SD-EXT4 to recognize so i can have internal memory 1gb.is it possible to just give me the links what to flash in order?im lost in that.after fresh install i must flash the kernel?after fresh install i do not need to reboot i can flash kernel first and than reboot the phone and wait?please help me somehow in easy way:)i just need the proper order of installation,what to do first and so on.I do have sd-ext4 partition.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
if u see those system UI and phone FCs... kernel has done its work.. you probably need to clear dalvik-cache
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] dnbxvrfx:
i tryed and when i press on wipe dalvik cache,it jumps straight to:reboot phone.i dont get that option to wipe dalvik y/n.looks on ace is not working:(

---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:39 PM ----------

i get still same messages but i was clicking ok all the time and i managed to see the memory.it shows 1gb:) but still i cant use phone cause of those messages on screen all the time.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
dont worry .. i have solution: flash this DALVIK-CACHE on SD-EXT clearing tool
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] ROMFlasherAce:
回覆: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Sry sir but it is not working even after i created init d folder with uni int app....plz make a kernel on maclaw's kernel ...thx

從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 GT-S5830 發送
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
send me maclaw boot.img... i dont want to download entire rom just for its kernel ....
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] dnbxvrfx:
internal memory works

I DID IT hahaha!!! you are the man!! it was my mistake,i was doing with:PSN_nims_jb_2.2_memory_mod_swapall-v3.0-signed.zip

Now i used this:PSN_CM10.1-JB_MEM-MOD-v2_SWAPALLv3.0-signed.zip

i install fresh rom again:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2141770&page=41 and reboot.after phone was booted i reboot again to CWM and flashed with your kernel:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2184189: PSN_CM10.1-JB_MEM-MOD-v2_SWAPALLv3.0-signed.zip

i reboot the phone again and NOW IT WORKS PERFECTLY my internal memory is now 1gb:victory: I made so manny attempts months ago without positive results but now i finally made it.Thank you again for your time and helping me i really love you man:good::good::good::good::good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] affineer:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

What is battery life on this rom?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
this is kernel :confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] winxuser:
psn in ur other thread I have uploaded maclaws boot.img a couple days ago, haven't heard back,,
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Yes i was busy with I9300 kernel dev...

Today ill do it

Sent from I9300 Stock based Ultimarom v11 4.1.2 + my compiled Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with KSM & cleancache support.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] mizukage:
if we flash back to stock ROM is there a possibility that there will leftovers from ur script?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Installed apps and app data will be there on sd-ext but that wouldnt be of any use to stock rom.

Sent from I9300 Stock based Ultimarom v11 4.1.2 + my compiled Siyah Kernel v1.8.9 with KSM & cleancache support.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] olveeraa:
Re: [KERNEL][ICS 4.0.x / JB 4.1.x] 14-12-2012 PSN&gt;&gt; Mem-Mod SwapAll-v3.0 kernels

Work on aospa to olddroid?

Thank You
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
i cannot try it( no ace) so cant tell for sure
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Jenson25:
Does it mean if i want to do a nandroid backup i have to lose(wipe data before attempting to backup) all my data in my phone ? after flashing this script?? any help?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] golfgtiedition30:
Format data and your all good :thumbup:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Jenson25:
so is there a alternative way to do the nandroid backup without swipe??:confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
This kernel keeps all user data in /sd-ext and on normal boot it is seen as /data

What recovery sees as /data is actually the internal 150mb memory formatted as swap partition.

What recovery sees as /sd-ext is the expanded internal memory seen by phone as / data..

Cwm backup fails because it fails to read a swap formatted internal original 150mb partition .. Do formatting it before backup is completely safe

Sent from I9300 Official CM 10.1 4.2.2 + my compiled Siyah Kernel v1.9.1 with 200MB Zram, zcache, KSM & cleancache enabled.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] altius_cooper:
Can you post a modded kernel for lastest pac rom
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
use jb kernel patcher....

Sent from I9300 Official CM 10.1 4.2.2 + my compiled Siyah Kernel v1.9.1 with 200MB Zram, zcache, KSM & cleancache enabled.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] TjBurn:
What is kernel patcher ?

I'd like to know more, sorry
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] ReaperXL2:
Hello bro...

PSNDNA88 Kernel Patcher is a set of scripts, bash (.sh) & updater, that patches additional features to the existing kernel installed with your rom...

These additional features are :

1. Xpanded internal storage (for games, music & other stuff you may download & install)...

2. Swap that is executed internally using the internal /data partition (stops degradation of SD card due to increased read/write activity when swapping data in/out)...

The purpose of this mod is to remove the problem of low storage space & to assist in the multi-tasking ability of the rom & kernel respectively...

I hope this explains for you bro...:good:

Stay Breezy n Be Lucky :highfive:

Pe"ACE" :cool:...
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sauron82:
Plz delete.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] Paulhxc:
help guys

hey guys i do al steps and not working! i use PACrom by olddroid!

i do this: i do 3 partition on wizar partition , one of 6gb (fat32 primary) one of 990mb (primary and ext4) and other of 300 (primary and linux swap)

and :

1: reboot into recovery

2: format original internal data storage (/dev/stl13) using recovery tool >>PSN DATA ONLY EXT4 FORMAT TOOL<<

3: format ur sdext partition to ext4 using recovery tool >>PSN SDEXT EXT4 FORMAT TOOL<<

4: flash the modded kernel in recovery : PSN_PAC-20_4.2.2_memory-mod_swapall-v3.0-signed.zip

5: reboot system !

when i rebot turn on normal! whith 178mb internal and no swap! what i do wrong!?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] userprince:
I

Do i need to flash these kernel directly after installing a ROM (cm9 by maclaw) and swap and ext4 will be mounted?

Or i need to do something else also?

Reply ASAP :crying:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] psndna88:
sorry but ive stopped development for ace long ago..

i don't have the device and i dont remember much of it now...

thankyou for using my work

im gonna close this thread.

Sent from F2FS FORMATED I9300 Temasek CM11 Unofficial v46 + AGNi pureCM ANYROM v2.7.1 3.0.101 with ART
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] seandidk:
My digitizer just died on my HTC One X and bought it out right and looking to get a new phone. I found out I was approved for a concession line at work so I am looking for a new phone on Verizon. The Motorola Maxx HD just came out, the S3 has been out for a while, and the Note 2 just came out. I am trying to decide between each, and are wondering yall’s recommendation. I like the S3 and its size, and how there is a lot of development of it. The Maxx HD has epic batter life and I like the design and materials used and the note 2 I love the screen size. I am trying to decide between which. Give me your comments!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] -BoneZ-:
The Note 2's battery is barely smaller than the Maxx HD, so you'll have close to the same battery life as the Maxx HD.

If you like the screen size and good battery life, the Note 2 is what you want.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
Just because the batter is about the same size doesn't mean you'll have the same battery life. The Motorola will likely get better reception on average based on other Motorola phones, and it also has a screen that is almost 1" smaller diagonally, both of which will help the Moto get better battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] -BoneZ-:
Of course the Maxx will have better battery life, that's why I said "close". Reading people's battery usage, it's close enough.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] techgov8:
I have the s3 now and its gotta be one of the slickest phones I've ever had. Its quick and smooth and I've had no problems. I ordered the note 2 yesterday because I want that GIGANTIC screen (and all the specs of course) but if the big screen is too much for you IMO id definitely go with the s3 then.

Tap'n
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cdmoore74:
There's only 2 phones on Verizon I would consider before years end. That is the Note 2 and HTC DNA. I would not get a Razr HD over the S3 and I would not get an S3. The S3 is a good phone but I have a personal policy of getting phones right when they're released. Super phones have such a low life span and when you see the S4 in a few months you will have a feeling of regret. That's why I'm picking the Note 2 because of it's software enhancements, specs, S-Pen, removable battery, sd card and the fact that the phone will not be replaced for at least a year. The HTC DNA sounds good on paper but it's missing a lot of features that the Note 2 has. The Note 2 is the best all around package on the market if size does not bother you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xywojtek:
Note 2! Multiscreen is amazing!:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnchad14:
Signal stuff is just speculation, feel free to ignore that for now. If it's important to you wait and see is the only answer there.

Development is much the same boat, as Note will likely be locked and take a while to resolve that, Maxx is locked, the HTC DNA/DLX will likely be locked...so, yeah, welcome to Verizon. haha.

Personally not a fan of Motorola's design chops so I ruled them out, and waiting to see how the Note/HTC devices look after coming out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chaoticjerkface:
I was set on buying the Note 2, but I have changed my mind and will be buying the HTC DNA because its more powerful, better screen, and unique. It will be nice not seeing every other person using the same phone as me. I am hoping HTC puts in a 2500mah or larger battery. I will be jealous of the Note 2 5.5in screen, but when I am looking at the DNA 5in 440ppi lcd3 screen I will forget all about that extra .5 inches.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tkun:
Keep in mind that any extra power that the DNA might have is being wasted on the 1080p display, and also that display will send its small battery to hell, and it lacks any S-Pen features. If you're okay with those drawbacks (I assume you're also fine with the non-removable battery/SD card), then go for it.

Personally, the 1080p display isn't worth all of those other problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zentech:
at $300 even with a 2 year contract, you won't be seeing every other person with a gn2. trust.

htc = nice hardware on a undersized battery since forever...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
Between the iPhone 5/S3, I bet you will barely see people with a Note2. Simply put, the Note2 is a niche market.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xredjokerx:
Don't forget that the note 2 will have potential burn in issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OneSlickDeal:
I can't decide either...

Note2 - Stupid hard home button...really pisses me off, gNex is so much easier than the gs3,

HTC DNA - Stupid power button on top, are u serious??? Why just why, and HTC battery life....

Cant we see a Nexus Note with soft buttons, and a power button on the side... I would be sold
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SFBPro:
If you really want to pick between these two phones, I would advise trying to distinguish between the other major features of the phones. Do you absolutely need/want the S-pen? Do you want the split screen? Is the .5" too much of a difference to fit in your hand or pocket? Do you like SAMOLED more than SLCD? Do you like Sense over Touchwiz? How big of an issue is the battery to you?

Adapt or die! jk ;) If the power button really bugs you, you could use a flip case and an app that uses the proximity sensor to turn the phone on and off.

Being realistic I highly doubt you will see a new Nexus device on Verizon until engineers get the LTE band issues worked out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
If the on-screen softkeys could be enabled for the SGS3, I'm sure you can do the same thing on the Note 2 if you wanted to.