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Antonizoon edited this page Dec 21, 2012 · 1 revision

For the most part, once you install a custom ROM you are pretty much done, the builder has usually done the big system modifications for you. Most Gingerbread and Sense 3 ROMs are already perfect.

For ICS and JB ROMs, you might want to add a few replacement apps to increase speed and add more features. Get these from the Play Store:

  • Nova Launcher - The better, faster launcher for Android. Feature-filled and lightning fast, even on the slower phones. The launcher is the face of Android and most of the big, visible speed issues start here, so it's important to have something that works nicely.
  • Quickpic - The better image viewer for Android. Way better than the slow and clunky default Gallery.
  • MX Video Player - This is Android's equivalent of VLC. Plays anything you can throw at it.
Next, you might want to flash the Adrenaline Injector with your recovery to add scripts to speed things up, reduce battery usage, and give a smoother experience. Finally, the Ext4 4 ALL mod will update your filesystem on the phone to Linux's best and fastest.

This only scratches the surface of what you can do with your phone. For more info, see the Android Modifications page.

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Introduction

  • Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
  • General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
  • Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
  • General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.

Content Guidelines

  • General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
  • Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
  • Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.

Reference

  • Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
  • Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.
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