Root ZVB? ZVD? homeless? Opinions/Thoughts Please

[justainchoe]

Ok, so I have flashed a lot of ZVB roms/kernels, but based on the not-so-great feedback from users on ZVC and the lack of roms, I decided to stick with ZVB. When ZVD, I was so turned off by ZVC that I didn't even bother trying to upgrade because I didn't want to have to try to downgrade, reflash, etc.

Also, I used homeless kernal 1.0 and although battery life was pretty amazing, my gmail was not updating. It would sometimes take over an hour to get the notification that I received an email (and this is very important to me).

That said, there seems to be a lot of users going on board the ZVD boat and it's making me curious. Currently, I use GSE with Artic ZVB 1.1 because it works fine for me.

1) Has anyone else had the same issues with homeless/gmail?
2) What's so great about ZVD that is worth upgrading from ZVB that I don't have many issues with. Is it better on battery? stability? performance?
3) Is it better to stick with ZVB until ZVD is more fully developed (roms/kernals)?
4) I tried searching, but is ZVD able to be overclocked? Also, is there a need?

I would like to hear many different viewpoints so I'll be grateful if anyone provides their feedback. Thanks in advance.

 

[Optimus_User]

Ok, so I have flashed a lot of ZVB roms/kernels, but based on the not-so-great feedback from users on ZVC and the lack of roms, I decided to stick with ZVB. When ZVD, I was so turned off by ZVC that I didn't even bother trying to upgrade because I didn't want to have to try to downgrade, reflash, etc.

Also, I used homeless kernal 1.0 and although battery life was pretty amazing, my gmail was not updating. It would sometimes take over an hour to get the notification that I received an email (and this is very important to me).

That said, there seems to be a lot of users going on board the ZVD boat and it's making me curious. Currently, I use GSE with Artic ZVB 1.1 because it works fine for me.

1) Has anyone else had the same issues with homeless/gmail?
2) What's so great about ZVD that is worth upgrading from ZVB that I don't have many issues with. Is it better on battery? stability? performance?
3) Is it better to stick with ZVB until ZVD is more fully developed (roms/kernals)?
4) I tried searching, but is ZVD able to be overclocked? Also, is there a need?

I would like to hear many different viewpoints so I'll be grateful if anyone provides their feedback. Thanks in advance.

I've never had a problem with my email. Also, the newest version upgrades and fixed everything (so I've heard); however, I'm waiting till the ZVD version is further customized. Currently, there is no overclock, as LG has yet to release its source codes (needed to create and develop kernels).

 

[circtest]

I'm on ZVD and love it. I didn't have most problems with ZVB that others did, other than sluggish response and the slide lock not working. I'm currently using the debloated stock rom for ZVD and just flashed the Blitzkrieg kernel a couple of hours ago. My cpu is set to 1900 Mhz and did an AnTuTu test and scored a 4359 which is better than some of the posts I've seen. I'm extremely happy with the phone, except that it still won't block calls.

I also have not had any issues with my email.

 

[Fuzzy13]

Basically you need to stay with ZVB until official ROMS come out for ZVD. I for didn't notice that greta of a difference in switching to ZVD, which is why I went back down to B.

As far as over clocking. Let me tell you something. Over clocking is over rated. It really is. I keep my phone at 658 because the difference between 658 and 2.1 isn't worth the amount of battery my phone will be sucking dry at 2.1. Make sense? A lot of people have the preconception that over clocking their phone speeds up their connection. No. Over clocking your phone makes the "Actual" phone run smoother. Windows will open milliseconds faster and switch a little faster. Is that worth shitty battery life? That's up to you. For me it isn't. My phone is amazing right now how I have it set up and my CPU stays at 658 and my battery life is straight as hell.

With that being said once ZVD gets straightened out it will be best to try whats out there and see which one works best. Anyone on here can tell you that no 2 phones are the same. What works for one MAY NOT work for another.

 

[Mexjoker]

Basically you need to stay with ZVB until official ROMS come out for ZVD. I for didn't notice that greta of a difference in switching to ZVD, which is why I went back down to B.

As far as over clocking. Let me tell you something. Over clocking is over rated. It really is. I keep my phone at 658 because the difference between 658 and 2.1 isn't worth the amount of battery my phone will be sucking dry at 2.1. Make sense? A lot of people have the preconception that over clocking their phone speeds up their connection. No. Over clocking your phone makes the "Actual" phone run smoother. Windows will open milliseconds faster and switch a little faster. Is that worth shitty battery life? That's up to you. For me it isn't. My phone is amazing right now how I have it set up and my CPU stays at 658 and my battery life is straight as hell.

With that being said once ZVD gets straightened out it will be best to try whats out there and see which one works best. Anyone on here can tell you that no 2 phones are the same. What works for one MAY NOT work for another.

+1 and i keep mine at 1 GHz. Coming from an ascend it is amazingly fast and i make my battery last 8 hours when I'm at school with moderate use. Battery isn't an issue for me. Ever since i got the esteem on Monday it has been a great. I would like to switch tothe 1.8 plague kernel but don't know if it's for the ZVC version. As far as that it's amazing. No complaints what so ever

 

[circtest]

+1 and i keep mine at 1 GHz. Coming from an ascend it is amazingly fast and i make my battery last 8 hours when I'm at school with moderate use. Battery isn't an issue for me. Ever since i got the esteem on Monday it has been a great. I would like to switch tothe 1.8 plague kernel but don't know if it's for the ZVC version. As far as that it's amazing. No complaints what so ever

Plague worked for me on ZVD. I flashed to Blitzkrieg today with better results set at 1900 Mhz. My phone has been pretty responsive with no issues. What do you mean by keeping yours at 1 Ghz?

 

[Fuzzy13]

Plague worked for me on ZVD. I flashed to Blitzkrieg today with better results set at 1900 Mhz. My phone has been pretty responsive with no issues. What do you mean by keeping yours at 1 Ghz?

Not over clocking it is what he's saying. Basically there's no real benefit, only a greater battery usage from doing so.

PLUS over clocking your CPU with a kernel that wasn't built for the phone just seemed like a bad idea in the first place. Sure I didn't have any problems either, but you don't know what it's actually doing to your phone. That's why all the awareness threads have been made.

 

[justainchoe]

Basically you need to stay with ZVB until official ROMS come out for ZVD. I for didn't notice that greta of a difference in switching to ZVD, which is why I went back down to B.

As far as over clocking. Let me tell you something. Over clocking is over rated. It really is. I keep my phone at 658 because the difference between 658 and 2.1 isn't worth the amount of battery my phone will be sucking dry at 2.1. Make sense? A lot of people have the preconception that over clocking their phone speeds up their connection. No. Over clocking your phone makes the "Actual" phone run smoother. Windows will open milliseconds faster and switch a little faster. Is that worth shitty battery life? That's up to you. For me it isn't. My phone is amazing right now how I have it set up and my CPU stays at 658 and my battery life is straight as hell.

With that being said once ZVD gets straightened out it will be best to try whats out there and see which one works best. Anyone on here can tell you that no 2 phones are the same. What works for one MAY NOT work for another.

First, thanks to everyone who gave their input.

Fuzzy, thanks especially for you input about overclocking being overrated. Mine only clocks to 1.8GHz but, I tried to see if lowering it to 652MHz would create any noticeable differences and it doesn't make much of a difference. I haven't been playing 3d games lately so this will be my default from now on.

Question (for everyone, but I'd like to know from Fuzzy in particular):
What is your current setup? What kernal, rom, apps, settings, theme, etc are you using to optimize your performance, battery, stability, aesthetics?

 

[mrpnut]

First, thanks to everyone who gave their input.

Fuzzy, thanks especially for you input about overclocking being overrated. Mine only clocks to 1.8GHz but, I tried to see if lowering it to 652MHz would create any noticeable differences and it doesn't make much of a difference. I haven't been playing 3d games lately so this will be my default from now on.

Question (for everyone, but I'd like to know from Fuzzy in particular):
What is your current setup? What kernal, rom, apps, settings, theme, etc are you using to optimize your performance, battery, stability, aesthetics?

oh my bad I'm not fuzzy lol

 

[Mexjoker]

First, thanks to everyone who gave their input.

Fuzzy, thanks especially for you input about overclocking being overrated. Mine only clocks to 1.8GHz but, I tried to see if lowering it to 652MHz would create any noticeable differences and it doesn't make much of a difference. I haven't been playing 3d games lately so this will be my default from now on.

Question (for everyone, but I'd like to know from Fuzzy in particular):
What is your current setup? What kernal, rom, apps, settings, theme, etc are you using to optimize your performance, battery, stability, aesthetics?

Setcpu, Battery 2X(I think that's what it's called), root explorer. Using LD-LG ZVC. Go launcher ex with no theme. At 1Ghz. On setcpu I have a profile that lowers the CPU to 122 at booth min and Max when the screen is off.

 

[gbiggie]

Stock D..2.2 plauge w/HDMI fix

Sent from my LG-MS910 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-4

 

[ilovemetropcs]

I'm running LD LG 1.8 for zvd and ick test 8 theme for zvd and speed kernel for zvd

First, thanks to everyone who gave their input.

Fuzzy, thanks especially for you input about overclocking being overrated. Mine only clocks to 1.8GHz but, I tried to see if lowering it to 652MHz would create any noticeable differences and it doesn't make much of a difference. I haven't been playing 3d games lately so this will be my default from now on.

Question (for everyone, but I'd like to know from Fuzzy in particular):
What is your current setup? What kernal, rom, apps, settings, theme, etc are you using to optimize your performance, battery, stability, aesthetics?

 

[LDrifta]

Ok, so I have flashed a lot of ZVB roms/kernels, but based on the not-so-great feedback from users on ZVC and the lack of roms, I decided to stick with ZVB. When ZVD, I was so turned off by ZVC that I didn't even bother trying to upgrade because I didn't want to have to try to downgrade, reflash, etc.

Also, I used homeless kernal 1.0 and although battery life was pretty amazing, my gmail was not updating. It would sometimes take over an hour to get the notification that I received an email (and this is very important to me).

That said, there seems to be a lot of users going on board the ZVD boat and it's making me curious. Currently, I use GSE with Artic ZVB 1.1 because it works fine for me.

1) Has anyone else had the same issues with homeless/gmail?
2) What's so great about ZVD that is worth upgrading from ZVB that I don't have many issues with. Is it better on battery? stability? performance?
3) Is it better to stick with ZVB until ZVD is more fully developed (roms/kernals)?
4) I tried searching, but is ZVD able to be overclocked? Also, is there a need?

I would like to hear many different viewpoints so I'll be grateful if anyone provides their feedback. Thanks in advance.

ill answer as best as i can!!

upgrade! lol ld-lg is very stable and the new minfree kernel i released is extremely stable based off stock with task killer tweak only thing to wait for is OC'd kernel which not everybody needs/uses.. i never oc my device

i seriously reccoment the update, plus the ick theme is coming out awesome!! gonna post up some screen shots soon

 

[JETMAKERO]

SHIT>!!!!!!!! That's all i've got to say Idrifta>!!!!!!!!

I've Been out all day left the house in the East Coast, FL to be exact and went to the local Waterpark with a couple of Friends ''Rapids WaterPark'', also went to the movie saw The Hunger Gamespretty good should of been Rated-R Type of movie and went out to eat. Anyways haven't been on The Forums Since 7:49am and around that time and just got home.

Well I hope on the Forums now and i see that you have about 4 or 5 different Updates for ZVD.
Um>>>>>LD-LG ZVD Full Rom, ZVD Speed Kernel and Regular Stock Rooted Perm Kernel and LDK-ICK Theme Test 8.. I Mean SHIT No Wonder You haven't been on here as much this whole week.

Anyway's By Tomorrow i'm Going to be running LD-LG 1.8 for zvd and ick test 8 theme for zvd and speed kernel for zvd, Well that's if You don't put out another update at-least if it Fix things More while i'm Catching some ZZZZZZZZZ.!!!!1 Tonight cause from the looks of it your in the West Coast and you Guys are 4hours later than the East it's 11:20 now and 7:20over there.

Keep up the good Work Man and i'll keep you and the people posted on my tes of running LD LG 1.8 for zvd and ick test 8 theme for zvd and speed kernel for zvd

P.S. Don't Trip if you see a Repeat of this. GOing to Post this on all of you Thread on The First Page and You could to response to all of them or whatever. Anyways I'm Download all of them and heading to sleep and putting them together by tomorrow. ZVD both Kernels, ZVD Theme8 and LD-LG ZVD Rom.

 

[justainchoe]

ill answer as best as i can!!

upgrade! lol ld-lg is very stable and the new minfree kernel i released is extremely stable based off stock with task killer tweak only thing to wait for is OC'd kernel which not everybody needs/uses.. i never oc my device

i seriously reccoment the update, plus the ick theme is coming out awesome!! gonna post up some screen shots soon

Ok, I'm gonna take the plunge! I didn't want to do it because I didn't want to have to figure out how to downgrade, reroot, etc, but I'll trust your word for it. By any chance are you going to make a Rom similar to Arctic again? I really liked it a LOT. I especially liked the Launcher and Launcher theme, the whole notification bar, and the unlock screen.

There were only 2 minor things that wasn't perfect for me. The settings bar in the pull-down menu because it's difficult to tell if GPS is on or off sometimes, and also, I didn't like the text part of the notifications-list that much (although it's a lot better than most I've seen). I prefer ones that are somewhat plain so that the notification are very easy to read (I like the boring plain white backdrop with black regular font look). It's cool to colorize/texturize, but it's somewhat I prefer function over design especially since I'm often reading it. I eventually got somewhat used to it though.

After I get ZVD on my phone, I'll participate in your LDK-ICK thread, although forewarned, I'm a tough but grateful critic, and I'm not too fond of ICS themes. Hopefully I get used to it. Thanks for all your contirbutions Ldrifta!