Thank You Saranhai for the image and thread title idea.
This is a ROM guide, it's something that will help stop all the "best rom available" and "what does this rom have" or "what's broken on this rom"?
T-Mobile Samsung S3
If someone wants to write it up, I'll check into it, and add it
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AOSP-ISH 4.2 ROMS
TL;DR update to latest recovery if you plan on sticking with 4.2, every time you update your rom you will get a whole new set of sdcard/0. 4.2 way of handling multiple users for the phone.
More thorough of an explanation!!! 4.2. threads require the latest recovery of your choice (CWM or TWRP) to emulate proper layout for your sdcard (internal). It will setup the internal memory as so (at least for me lol)
/storage/sdcard0=internal
/storage/sdcard1=External
the point of it all was for multiple users to be able to use the device without issues. (more for tablets in a family home that people will share). I believe this is correct with all the formality, at least.
Official CyanogenMod CM10.1: Updated Nightly
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1778217
Well if you don't know what CM 10 is then you're on the wrong forum. Cyanogen is a form of pure Google experience, with goodies. Close to what you would get from a Nexus device, and more.
Things broken at this point, Blue Tooth audio is borked a little. Every nightly might have issues solved, but another may arise... Just the fun of a nightly build. Check the Changelogs
here
Liquid Smooth[4.2.2]: Liquid Smooth:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2037028
This is another CM pure Google experience. This is Liquid Smooth, they try and keep people up to date as much as possible, and have a great community backing them up and supporting people's questions. Myself included.
Only issues that I know of are the same as 10.1 CyanogenMod. 4.2.2
Look in the
Q&A for any help, it has a very detailed feature list of the rom.
Deviant Xone [4.2.2] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2215834 - Is a LiquidSmooth base, that Itsmikeramsay ran with and did his own thing. Gave it a serious make over with ParanoidAndroid settings and Tablet UI features and such, gave it a new layout in settings. Great rom, that is being worked on strenuously to make it the people's rom and make it extremely Daily Driver status. Currently going to be switching to CM base with as many features as possible.
[AOKP/CM] Vanilla RootBox [4.2.2] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2117372Thread closed
Extremely good rom, more AOKP then CM but not any better, has ROM Control, Lockscreen Shortcuts (Paranoid), Expanded Desktop, Hardware Keys Remapping, Lockscreen Hardware Keys Remapping, Screen Security Features (Unlock options).
Great rom overall.
AOKPA:CM10 [OFFICIAL] ParanoidKANGdroid[4.2.2] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2164489 Parnoid Android Official with most of the AOKP features, and CM specifically desired feature of Tablet mode.
Read thread for expected issue.
AOKP by Jamison904 [4.2.2]
This is AOKP. You have clock changes, a custom image notification backdrop, on-screen navigation bar. Has the great Rom Control, that makes it a great custom rom. Jamison took over builds when it was abandoned, make sure to give him a thanks guys.
has the same bugs as Cyan/AOSP 4.2.2 builds for the most part.
[OFFICIAL][4.2.2] PAC-Man ROM Nightly BuildsParanoid Android Settings a very customizable rom, comes with issues as it is so customizable. The issues come with how you set things up OP's attention notice "Attention! Because this is a mashup of CM10.1, AOKP MR1, and AOSPA, there are some settings that might conflict with others because they are duplicate. Please keep that in mind before you begin to wonder if there is a bug in this ROM. Thanks."
HellFire[4.2.2]: CM10 (for now)
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1904120
Has CM10 issues which are maybe no bass over Blue Tooth, I'm not sure for sure as I don't use it at all for my phone, other then that it has some edits and some awesome built into it, for a good more attended to, type CM10, rom this is a great choice.
Same issues as 4.2.2 roms
PacMan Rom [4.2.2]: AOSP/AOKP/Paranoid
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2015525
Issues are the same as CM10 4.2.2 based roms with some extras as there are more options.
Baked Blackbean #71-19-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2109010
A little out dated will have some issues, might have echo while on calls. A2DP will also not work til updated with latest from CM repo.
4.1.2 AOSP-ISH ROMS
Parandroid [4.1.2]: CM10[HYBRID]
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1872599
Has the look and feel of CM10 (4.1.2) with tablet mode built in. It's neat and con make your phone look completely different then most. From with in the thread you have to look at post #2 to see all the goodies available.
Issues are CM10 related look into it more for your selves 4.1.2
LIQUIDSMOOTH [4.1.2]:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1965659
CM10 Rom with a large user interface tweak-able system from lock screen to status bar.
Same issues as 4.1.2 roms
Toasted Marshmallow [4.1.2]: 12-18-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2037622
Issues are the same as CM10 4.1.2 based roms.
MIUI.US[4.1.2]: 12-28-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2056460
Issues Unknown
TouchWiz 4.1.1 roms
Wicked JB: TouchWiz 1-14-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1804260
This, like Frosty is a rom based UVDLJA JellyBean, many mods like; Ink Effect in lockscreen port from Note II, pop up browser, Google extensions, 4.2 camera, 4.2 keyboard, tethering mod. It also has the Aroma Installer.
Things broken, don't think there are any. The 4.2 Camera is a little buggy, but the other camera is great still.
Frosty JB: TouchWiz last UPDATED 2-1-13(LOCKED AND DONE FOR NOW)
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1874063
Based off of the official UVDLJA Jellybean, it has many mods like;
Unrestricted tethering mod, 23 toggle mod, headphone shortcut mod, no incremental ringtone, pinch to zoom gmail apk. For me, this was my go to stable rom for a while. It has great battery and speed.
Themes are available in the OP and many that are in the Theme sections will work on this.
Things broken, don't think there are any.
Team Sonic: TouchWiz 11-28-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1750270
Another great stock rom base UVDLJA Jellybean, almost positive it is not themed at all. Although stock based themes are flashable in the themes section. It's de-bloated and has all the tweaks for build.prop for speed, network speeds, and battery. Has WiFi tether treve_app, and inverted Google talk (dark theme), has GoogleEars, has Long Press Volume To Skip Songs while the screen is off, has AC!D Audio Engine, some Android 4.2 Apps.
Didn't notice many issues with the rom, at least none posted by people. Let me know if there are some.
DaRTHSTALKER: TouchWiz 2-3-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2014442
Another great stock rom base UVDLJA Jellybean, ALOT OF mods included; 4.2.1 Gmail With Pinch To Zoom + Swipe To Delete Support, 5x5 Modified S3 TouchWiz Launcher, Unrestricted Native Tethering!, Long Press Menu To Kill Current App Mod, Headphone Shortcuts Mod + App, Volume Wake Rocker Mod, Jelly Bean Blue Center Status-Bar Clock With AM/PM, Galaxy Note II's Ink Effect Lock Screen Mod With Ten Different Colors, Modified The Messaging App So You Can Send Bigger Text Messages Without It Turning Automatically Into MMS.
Infamous: TouchWiz 2-2-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1952263
Based off Official T999UVDLJA super great stable rom, mods include; 23 Custom toggles mod, Toggle AM/PM and Toggle hide clock, Toggle AOSP Lock Screen with working weather, Unrestricted Native Tethering, Long Menu Press to Kill App, Headphone Shortcuts, Infamous Mod Camera - Take pictures with volume rocker,
Known issues:
- Random freeze ups? Are you using AOSP lock screen? If so make sure your settings look
like this and you should be good to go! Link to post.
- AM/PM and/or Hide clock will go away here and there. Just un-click the option
in settings and then click it again. (not often.)
BlackJelly: TouchWiz 11-14-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1892746
A stable build of T999UVDLJA has little mods but great ones. Doesn't have many if any to list from the OP lol... I rocked this build as my stable DD with WiFi calling for a couple weeks when this was released with no issues and great battery. Just doesn't have the fancy knick knacks, or bells and whistles.
Aeonfluxx: TouchWiz 1-6-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1968934
Based off Official T999UVDLJA, mods are as listed; 5x5 5x5 App/Drawer, Aroma Installer, pop-up browser browser, 23 Toggles mod, Center Clock, No Incremental Ringtone, Applied Tethering Mod, AOSP Lock Screen, Camera is able to be used with low battery,
Added
Note 2 Launcher (Modified 5x5 App/Drawer)
Note 2 Ringtones, Notification and Alarm
4.2 Camera and Gallery
4.2 Keyboard
Removed
Samsung Keyboard
Swype Keyboad
Messed up file sharing is grayed out for some reason.
DOMINATION: TouchWiz 1-2-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2030473
Reporting this rom cause, well it's awesome and has two of the most recognized devs on the s3. List of mods as follows; Aroma installer, Modified stock kernel, Ink effect, 23 toggles, Popup browser, wesome beats, Note 2 gallery, Nexus 4 camera option, Different launcher options, Softkey Nav bar option!
STOCK Slim: 1-1-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2070955 Based off Official T999UVDLJA, just as it states slim a lot of bloat removed, some inverted (black themed) apps added, mod to skip tracks with screen off, read what was removed as it may be something you liked.
Team Inferno: TouchWiz 12-20-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2058410
Zettajoule:TouchWiz 12-27-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2061994
XTREMEPERIA REBIRTH: 12-11-12
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2030979
Jedi Invasion: 1-7-13
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2013568
Ported ROMS
These ROMs will not have native T-Mobile things ie; Wifi calling, & T-Mobile "bloat". Might have trouble with APN's, or WiFi issues that are kernel related.
Hyperdrive RLS8.1 ☆ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2176768 Multi-Carrier support, has many custom options available read the change log/features. Its a long one haha. Prepare for a very large 1GB download probably. Issues, read the last 5ish pages. The rom is not based for T-Mobile, but has the T999 build prop in AROMA, may still have some weird things happen though.
PORT GalaxyMod ¯`•._ Universal [4.1.1] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2089801 A TouchWiz base from Verizon WITH
Multi Window from the NOTE II working An awesome TouchWiz rom that is fresh for us T999 users. Read carefully a little of the thread.
Serenity: TouchWiz Note II port
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1951151
Has some issues, personally just something to play with In My Opinion.
It DOES NOT have multi-view it may be incorporated in the future but we will see.
SynergyROM T-Mo S3 Touchwiz port from Verizon rom=No WiFi Calling
The rom has Multi Window ported from Note II, Long press volume to skip tracks, Wifi Tether app working right out of the box, Pdroid built in.
Read the thread before flashing the rom is a port but doesn't seem to be optimized for tmobile. Check kernel and apn's as this was a CDMA rom.