tab2lite vs expresso...help me choose

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Hello. Rather new to rooting, although I have done it to my el-cheapo flytouch. Anyways, I got a GT2 7.0 (3113) this past weekend. I'm debating on rooting it and leaving stock, or possibly using a custom ROM.

I want to retain IR, and mic use for Skype. These 2 ROM's seem to be the only 2 that will keep both. I'd like to ask opinions from users who may have used both of these. And are there any real advantages to one over the other? Both still retain full camera and BT functionality, correct?


Thanks!

Ok so I got it rooted last night so I could install TiBu and freeze all the bloat. I tried Peel with my TV and it doesn't work with it, so I guess I don't care about IR now.

So now that I don't care about IR, whats a good, fast ROM that won't eat a ton of space? Retaining mic use and bluetooth is an absolute must though! Also, since I'm rather new to tabs, where can I see the difference between a phablet ui and tablet ui? Is this really a deal breaker for some?

Geez, guess I'll just continue to have a convo with myself since apparently nobody here has any opinions on the difference between these two or the benefits of either. C'mon folks, I know at least one person that's read this has used one of these roms.

Originally Posted by Zagnutty

Ok so I got it rooted last night so I could install TiBu and freeze all the bloat. I tried Peel with my TV and it doesn't work with it, so I guess I don't care about IR now.

So now that I don't care about IR, whats a good, fast ROM that won't eat a ton of space? Retaining mic use and bluetooth is an absolute must though! Also, since I'm rather new to tabs, where can I see the difference between a phablet ui and tablet ui? Is this really a deal breaker for some?

Hey, I'm not saying this to insult you, but I almost didn't notice that there's a little piece of plastic on the IR when you buy it so just thought I'd mention it to make sure you don't still have that on.

Stupid mistakes do happen, like the Tab 2 7.0 I just picked up a few days ago came with a case made by Samsung that came in the same box as the Tab, but the case actually covers the IR. Why would they cover a feature?

Anyway, again, I'm not assuming you're stupid, just thought I'd throw it out there since Peel works great with my TV, BD and Onkyo receiver.

Re: tab2lite vs expresso...help me choose

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Originally Posted by Zagnutty

Hello. Rather new to rooting, although I have done it to my el-cheapo flytouch. Anyways, I got a GT2 7.0 (3113) this past weekend. I'm debating on rooting it and leaving stock, or possibly using a custom ROM.

I want to retain IR, and mic use for Skype. These 2 ROM's seem to be the only 2 that will keep both. I'd like to ask opinions from users who may have used both of these. And are there any real advantages to one over the other? Both still retain full camera and BT functionality, correct?


Thanks!

It's funny you mention bluetooth because I tried to use it just yesterday and it says it was on but it didn't connect.

As far as roms go that's truly your own picking. I have tried several myself. SungsonicHD, Tab2Lite RC3, just to name a few. Best bet is to go into the respected topic and see what features have been kept throughout.

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Originally Posted by Zagnutty

Hello. Rather new to rooting, although I have done it to my el-cheapo flytouch. Anyways, I got a GT2 7.0 (3113) this past weekend. I'm debating on rooting it and leaving stock, or possibly using a custom ROM.

I want to retain IR, and mic use for Skype. These 2 ROM's seem to be the only 2 that will keep both. I'd like to ask opinions from users who may have used both of these. And are there any real advantages to one over the other? Both still retain full camera and BT functionality, correct?


Thanks!

Personally you can't go wrong with a cyanogenmod 10 or any version of cyanogenmod for that matter.