Custom ROM "decay": WM6.5.x vs. Android

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I'm not entirely new to Android, I just haven't had a dedicated android phone for more than 3 weeks.

Coming from WM6.5.x on a Touch Pro, even the best ROMs I've installed seem to deteriorate and act weird after a certain amount of time (2 weeks or so).

Has anyone experienced the same behavior with customs ROMs on Android? I'm wondering what the differences are between SIM unlocking a WM device and rooting an android device.

With an expensive device like the EVO, I'm wondering if it's worth rooting it.

Sorry I couldn't think of a better word than "decay" in the subject.

ROM "performance" fragments over time as you write data to the NAND. While not the same, the idea is synonymous with data fragmentation on a HDD. The point is that over time, performance will slow down some, and a "fresh load" of an OS, be it Android, Windows Mobile, Linux or Windows, will always perform better than a dated install.

That said, I've never experienced degradation other than some performance slow down--never had functionality/features break or otherwise behave erratically.

Case in point, my phone batteries now decharge quicker because my screen doesn't turn off after I get an email or something like that. This is the best it's been. Some other ROMs in the past have had weirder effects on the TP, but I can't seem to recollect exactly what they were. sorry. I think mainly they've been related to Manilla.

I can second the usage of WM 6.5 (custom rom) getting worse over time. Ive got one now Im limping along until the 4th. I use SBP Clone on mine s I can reload my ROM when it gets too bad and then use PIMBackup to restore my calls/txt/emails ECT but it still gets aggravating having to do that.

Im hoping for more and something better with Android.

Running damagecontroll's rom on my sprint hero, no problems at all, no instabilities or anything.

Originally Posted by davebu

Running damagecontroll's rom on my sprint hero, no problems at all, no instabilities or anything.

That's good to hear, thanks for the feedback.

ya no problem here with different roms..you probably wont see a million different roms like you see on windows mobile