Point of custom rom?

lasteclispe · #1 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 05:42 AM

I know I'm probably going to sound like a huge noob but it is a serious question.

I have been using windows mobile phones for about 4 years mostly for entertainment use as I'm a student so do not need it for business. I have been reading about custom roms and such for the past 4 years and tonight I decided to finally give it a try.

Now my question is what exactly is the point of a custom rom? I upgraded to mighty rom 5 and sure it looks a bit better than my stock phone but I really dont see any amazing features. I seems like it's just a nice theme.

On a side note how do I change whats displayed on the today screen? out of all the things listed I only use like two of them? Would much prefer to have weather/s2u2 and some other programs there.

pjtwist2002 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 05:49 AM

custom roms generally run better like help with lag issues and etc. they also come with cool features (today screen, increase battery, tabs, contacts) and programs but im a noob to just telling u what i know but other people with help you out on this better then i can!

#3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:00 AM

Custom roms from a good chef will almost always be better then a stock rom. Custom roms are aways the newest builds where as a stock rom will only be updated 1 or 2 times during the phones life.

Machinehead · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lasteclispe

I upgraded to mighty rom 5 and sure it looks a bit better than my stock phone but I really dont see any amazing features. I seems like it's just a nice theme

You didn't notice that Mighty Rom 5 is running WM 6.5? Custom roms are the only way to get WM 6.5 on this phone. Ultimately it may be the only way to get it.

MiltonPro · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:35 AM

You picked a wm6.5 platform that is still in beta state. So you cant really channge the home menu screen without doing some moderate costumazations to the registry and help from added cabs that are available.

I suggest you read as much as you can on MR5 thread. No one can re-create all the information or answer all your questions on 1 post. But I would have suggested as your first ROM ever. Maybe MightyROM 4.16. Its by far the best ROM from Mike.. ANd its still wm6.1, which you are already very familiar with , I am sure...

By the way, the benefits to a Costum ROM are just incredible. With Mikes work and a bit from your part. You will be enjoying a completely different phone.

**amw1972** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:47 AM

I started running custom ROM's on my phone since this last November. I can tell you that the difference for me are both subtle and in your face!!

The UI experience is quite obviously in your face, and for the MAJORITY of the chefs...esp the established ones...the UI customizations are just done right!

The subtle is really where custom ROM's shine...increased battery life, dramatic drop of the infamous HEAT issue, better GPS response times (certain ROM's and certain areas,) better response time, and abliity to run bleeding edge software/OS (ie WM6.5) Yes, you can get most of those subtle changes by installng cabs...but the custom ROM's are generally very nicely cooked in.

Mizono · #7 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:56 AM

As mentioned before. Custom ROMS clear out alot of the stock ROMs junk files. Which allows for a more stable piece of software. Not to mention faster. Mike tends to keep his ROMs "clean" where he doesnt add in alot of extra things. However his are among the fastest and most stable ROMs around. If you try other chefs ROMs youll see different programs added. Some are using the new TF3D2 in theirs. The changes are pretty much limitless. I would try a few others aside from Mikes and then you will really see the differances with custom ROMs

lasteclispe · #8 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:18 PM

Ok so after a day of using my phone like this I can honestly say I don't see a difference. The speed seems the same, gps seems the same. All the multimedia apps I use seem to be the same.

The only difference I see is the interface. Custom rom aside what exactly is the point of windows mobile 6.5? all the apps seem the same.

But then again I had my stock phone pretty tricked out with custom interface and such. maybe thats why I dont see a difference?

**dodge_longhorn** · #9 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lasteclispe

Ok so after a day of using my phone like this I can honestly say I don't see a difference. The speed seems the same, gps seems the same. All the multimedia apps I use seem to be the same.

The only difference I see is the interface. Custom rom aside what exactly is the point of windows mobile 6.5? all the apps seem the same.

But then again I had my stock phone pretty tricked out with custom interface and such. maybe thats why I dont see a difference?

well you went with mightyrom 5 which is a beta version and is pretty loaded down with tons of apps, i mean my rom runs a whole lot faster then sprints rom, and i mean i dont have as much apps as sprint, like sprint tv i dont use that so its not there i mean if you try mine, pyski or phantom roms which are more lighted with apps you can tell the speed but even in mighty you can totaly tell the difference in speed.

**MoonZ*BabysH** · #10 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:42 PM

i like custom clean roms cuz then youll be able to put on only what you want, and definatly make it custom to your liking. imho.