[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChazzMatt:
donation, praise and suggestions

OK, I went back and chose "services" and it let me send the money, but they took a cut so you are only receiving 95% of what I sent you.

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Great ROM. Thank you.

Just donated money. I'm not saying how much, as it's no one's business but yours.

PayPal Transaction

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For the past month I've been searching for an AOSP ROM to replace a long-time ROM whose team no longer cares what users want or need. They have decided to make certain features mandatory -- which could easily be optional -- and as a result their ROM no longer fits how I use my phone.

Some other ROMs I looked at seem to be more experimental -- throwing everything in plus the kitchen sink -- with nightly "fixes" for stuff they screwed up. I like this Xenon ROM has custom features but is not only fast but relatively stable. (However, I have seen the ROM settings interface crash a couple of times, but I'm sure you'll fix that soon.)

This ROM has become the finalist in my search and I've been using it for several days.

If it continues to hold up, will soon flash it on my wife's phone. :victory: Anyway, donating money as I can tell you care and are doing good work.

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Here's what I was looking for. I know some of these features can also be added via Xposed/Gravity Box module, but I prefer it on the ROM if possible. Less chance of conflict. :) For instance, I am still using Gravity Box to make the phone Dialer show immediately when I hit "Phone" instead showing me "Recent Calls". But I had to do that with the other ROM, too, so no biggie. :)

XenonHD-4.4.2 ROM hit all these points: :good:

AOSP

AOSP-style Recents (I know you offer Slim style Recents, but you make it optional for those who don't want that. THANK YOU.)

1-button Clear All For Recents, preferably on the bottom left side

Quiet Hours (I know there's apps with similar functionality, but working Quiet Hours built into the ROM is fantastic feature)

Franco kernel compatible (no CAF)

Not only "expandable" audio panel, but the option to have it already expanded (another option the other ROM had, then took away)

Custom pulse color LED notifications

Nova launcher compatible

Recents RAM bar option

Status bar clock, battery, signal customizations (percent with circle, clock color and PM style)

Option to add screenshot capability to Power Menu

Custom Carrier Label (a nice touch to make it seem like MY phone)

The AOSP ROM I previously used (in Jelly Bean and KitKat) either had those -- or had those in the past and then dropped some of those features I liked very much. So, went looking for a replacement...

I don't use Pie, Dark Look, Ribbons -- so while this ROM offers them, thank you for making them optional so I can customize the ROM the way that fits my usage. THANK YOU for respecting the users.

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XenonHD-4.4.2 also has these features which I wasn't looking for, but I found I like very much: :good:

30-step audio option for ALL audio categories (WOW, very good)

DSP manager with wide stereo separation option

Status bar options -"breathing" missed call and "breathing" voice mail (very useful visual indicator)

Network activity indicators in the Wi-Fi and mobile bars icons (nice touch)

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SUGGESTIONS/REQUESTS: :confused:

1) Option for Vibration haptic feedback when plugging/unplugging phone or placing on wireless charger. Many ROMs have sound & vibration option for battery charging confirmation. I don't actually need a sound, but the haptic vibration feedback helps. I really miss that. (Was very necessary with the flaky usb port on my old Galaxy Nexus.)

Here's a screenshot from my wife's Nexus 5 (still running the other ROM) to show what I mean:

2) The Clear ALL button on the AOSP Recents is hard to see. Blends into the white background too much. Perhaps make it darker, or lose/change the white background so the button is easier to see?

3) in my opinion, the Ringing Bell graphic on a recently cleared Recents screen looks a little amateurish compared to other graphical elements in KitKat. Perhaps replace it with a really professionally designed winking smiley face (even better than the example below) or even winking Android? Just something more polished that looks like it belongs in Android. ;) The examples below are just to give an idea, you would probably want something even better.

4) Can Halo button on Task Bar be optional add on, much like some of the "add percentage in front of battery" options? Just hate hitting the Halo button accidentally as I don't use it. Just a request, but not a deal breaker.

Again, thank you for this ROM.