[Q] "Speediest" ROM Suggestions

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I've had my Shift rooted for several months now, and since then I've tried out several different ROMs. I've given up on trying to get an ICS ROM, and I can't use the 7.2 version of CyanogenMod because of issues with the bluetooth support (I rely on having my phone connected to my car's bluetooth system). No matter what ROM I choose, however, I tend to get frustrated after a few weeks, because they all seem to either lag or greatly drain the battery. I've gotten to the point where I'm only installing a handful of apps.

Does anyone have any suggestions for very basic ROMs that eat up the fewest amount of phone resources? I may try the Just Works mod, but I'm not a huge fan of Sense, either. It's still a few months before I can shop around for a new phone, but I'd like to get through that time with the least amount of frustration.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1092261

Definitely the most stable rom I've used on the shift

A lot of it has to do with what you prefer as far as what your going to be happy with. You mentioned lag. Make sure your you are rebooting the Device at least once every few days. Also running a Cache Cleaner on a schedule helps greatly with lag. As for Battery life there are many factors involved. But a few suggestions for Great Roms with good Batt life : Supreme Sense, MikShifted G , and newSense. Also make sure that whatever ROM you flash, you do a Full Wipe before flashing. That will help ensure the best circumstances for good performance, and good battery life from the ROM you choose.

TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks!

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After testing out several suggestions, I've decided that Kushdeck's Gingerbread Shift ROM is by far my favorite. While several of the Sense-based ROMs were nice, my problem is with HTC Sense itself, not the ROMs. I guess I've just never cared for it, even when I first got the phone and knew nothing of rooting.

By flashing Kushdeck's ROM and having Fast Reboot and App Cache Cleaner run on regular schedules, my phone is working more smoothly than it ever has.

I would love to have an ICS-based ROM, but until the issue preventing a bluetooth connection with my car is resolved, I will happily stay with my current ROM.

Thank you to everyone for your input and suggestions--they were very helpful and greatly appreciated.

Glad your all sorted, and running good

TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Yeah, nice choice. I'd flip between that one and newSense. I really started to like newSense toward the end of my Shifty career. Super crisp graphics with a custom kernel to boot. Too bad though we never got the rc3

Oh, battery life was great...speaking of which- I have an extended Seidio battery kickin around a bunch of parts..what to do with them?

Originally Posted by konichwa

Oh, battery life was great...speaking of which- I have an extended Seidio battery kickin around a bunch of parts..what to do with them?

Well PM me, and we might be able to work something out .

Originally Posted by icelus1

I've had my Shift rooted for several months now, and since then I've tried out several different ROMs. I've given up on trying to get an ICS ROM, and I can't use the 7.2 version of CyanogenMod because of issues with the bluetooth support (I rely on having my phone connected to my car's bluetooth system). No matter what ROM I choose, however, I tend to get frustrated after a few weeks, because they all seem to either lag or greatly drain the battery. I've gotten to the point where I'm only installing a handful of apps.

Does anyone have any suggestions for very basic ROMs that eat up the fewest amount of phone resources? I may try the Just Works mod, but I'm not a huge fan of Sense, either. It's still a few months before I can shop around for a new phone, but I'd like to get through that time with the least amount of frustration.

Deck's bonestock gingerbread rom.
I used it for a while and battery life along with responsiveness was amazing.

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Originally Posted by icelus1

I've had my Shift rooted for several months now, and since then I've tried out several different ROMs. I've given up on trying to get an ICS ROM, and I can't use the 7.2 version of CyanogenMod because of issues with the bluetooth support (I rely on having my phone connected to my car's bluetooth system). No matter what ROM I choose, however, I tend to get frustrated after a few weeks, because they all seem to either lag or greatly drain the battery. I've gotten to the point where I'm only installing a handful of apps.

Does anyone have any suggestions for very basic ROMs that eat up the fewest amount of phone resources? I may try the Just Works mod, but I'm not a huge fan of Sense, either. It's still a few months before I can shop around for a new phone, but I'd like to get through that time with the least amount of frustration.

CM7.1.0 stable, although I have had issues with hard keyboard especially. Used cm7.1.0 for almost a year and just went back to stock Froyo rooted. It is stable and runs all my apps and keyboard and bluetooth work perfectly. I have had bluetooth issues with gb sense, cm7.2 and all ics roms.