[ROM] Android Open Kang Project

**greydarrah** · 01-18-2012, 09:30 AM

Based on the number of post for this ROM over on rootzwiki, it's hugely popular. Has anyone here tried it? I'm running (and loving) Codename Android 1.1.4, but half the fun of owning this phone is all the stuff we can install on it. Just wondering if anybody has tried this toro ROM and how they liked it?

EDIT: Here's the link to the actual ROM thread:

**DreamSTi** · 01-18-2012, 09:32 AM

I am, and its awesome. I have tried almost every popular rom out there and I always go back to Open Kang.

**rubytuesday007** · 01-18-2012, 09:36 AM

What I like most about Toro 19 is that Roman has integrated Nova Launcher into the ROM.

**jpprice** · 01-18-2012, 09:42 AM

I have tried it and it is a very good ROM. It's very similar to codename since they share alot of the same features. For me, I didn't particularly like the big gaudy toggle notifications and prefer the much more simple ones like in cm and codename. I have not tried AOKP since about 3 versions ago, but I liked what I saw.

**mystery252** · 01-18-2012, 09:44 AM

I love it, and highly recommend it to anyone. But as with anything, it comes down to personal preference. I'd say give it a shot.

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**ragnarokx** · 01-18-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by jpricesd

I have tried it and it is a very good ROM. It's very similar to codename since they share alot of the same features. For me, I didn't particularly like the big gaudy toggle notifications and prefer the much more simple ones like in cm and codename. I have not tried AOKP since about 3 versions ago, but I liked what I saw.

If you check the "Alternative Toggles" box in ROM Control, you actually get buttons that are the same size as in CM but much nicer to look at. They were redone a couple versions ago.

**mkhalil06** · 01-18-2012, 01:12 PM

This is my current daily driver

Super stable rom, battery life has been excellent

And I love the big toggles in the notification pull down
They fit the ics theme and look as if they were done by Google

**SuperChargedJ** · 01-18-2012, 10:35 PM

I switched from Codename 1.1.1 to AOKP Build 19 and I really like it. The creator of AOKP does great work and everyone should try it out.

**NewAge** · 01-18-2012, 10:49 PM

I've loved it since build 8! CNA is a kang of AOKP. There isn't a more stable, modded, with themers, ROM available.

**jpprice** · 01-18-2012, 11:19 PM

I tried AOKP a few versions back and I liked it, but I liked codename better. Flashed the new AOKP today and its now my new daily driver.

**acousticgtarist#ac** · 01-18-2012, 11:55 PM

I'm on AOKP at the moment, and have tried Codename as well. I'm not quite sure which one I like more. Both were used with Franco's Kernel. I try too many rom/kernel combos to ever really figure out which one works the best for me...

**SuperChargedJ** · 01-20-2012, 04:17 PM

Is there anyway we could change this thread title to [ROM] Android Open Kang Project - toro build 19 [Jan 17] or create a new thread solely for discussion on this amazing ROM?

**davey11** · 01-20-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by NewAge

I've loved it since build 8! CNA is a kang of AOKP. There isn't a more stable, modded, with themers, ROM available.

I heard a few of the developers were getting pissed at codename for using stuff from other roms w/o permission.

Totally agree...aokp is the one to run.

**number3pencil** · 01-20-2012, 08:25 PM

If you are using a Verizon galaxy nexus and you haven't rooted,, now is the time. I personally have found this setup to be the most snappy,responsive and power saving option. Just a bit better than aokp with Franco kernal.

**ragnarokx** · 01-20-2012, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by SuperChargedJ

Is there anyway we could change this thread title to [ROM] Android Open Kang Project - toro build 19 [Jan 17] or create a new thread solely for discussion on this amazing ROM?

Not a bad idea - done.

**davidnc** · 01-20-2012, 09:44 PM

I just downloaded this Rom and the GApps .Hows the battery life ?
I fiqured I'd ask ha,,,, I probably flash it anyways just to check it out tho

**davey11** · 01-20-2012, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by ragnarokx

Not a bad idea - done.

Hope the op (greydarrah) keeps it updated. *wink* :o

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**SuperChargedJ** · 01-21-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by davidnc

I just downloaded this Rom and the GApps .Hows the battery life ?
I fiqured I'd ask ha,,,, I probably flash it anyways just to check it out tho

Battery life is great with AOKP & Franco. Make sure to leave this kernel on the default CPU settings, as it seems to work best.

**TheGreatZhuzhu** · 01-21-2012, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by SuperChargedJ

Battery life is great with AOKP & Franco. Make sure to leave this kernel on the default CPU settings, as it seems to work best.

How does one set "Franco" as the default ?
In what setting using AOKP ROM

**shanimal92** · 01-21-2012, 06:53 PM

Its a very nice rom. Runs super smooth (Antutu benchmark score of 6900 w/ Franco#13.) I actually like the big notification with the brightness slider. all other roms only have a button that makes the screen dim or brighten to a specific percentage, but this one actually has a slider. Plus, i like the pink unicorn start up animation.

**dimonsf** · 01-21-2012, 07:26 PM

Oakp is my daily driver love it.

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**SuperChargedJ** · 01-22-2012, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by TheGreatZhuzhu

How does one set "Franco" as the default ?
In what setting using AOKP ROM

Sorry if I confused you, all I meant was don't change or lower the CPU settings with apps such as SetCPU. For example, you could set the minimum lower than Franco's 700 which is the default setting. I changed it to 350 while the phone was not being used and the Max at 1200 CPU. Once I did this using Franco's app in the market, I got really bad battery life. It didn't make sense why lowering it would make it worse but it did. So I charged my phone back to full, went into his app and under kernel settings I changed it to 700 minimum and applied settings. Afterwards, back to the amazing battery life.

There is a way to underclock the kernel and its laid out in its own section in the app. Also, the one change I would recommend is enabling Hotplug as it shuts down cpu1 when the screen goes off. It comes back on when you use your phone. I would recommended downloading his app if you use Franco's kernel as he explains everything in great detail, plus why not support the dev. And, you could download the newest update right from the app and it will be ready to go in CWR.

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**thebizz** · 01-22-2012, 11:17 AM

I've run every version of aokp and between this and rootzboat I'm happy just can't choose which is better aokp has more options bit at times more bugs rootzboat has run without a single issue each version

**SuperChargedJ** · 01-22-2012, 10:50 PM

If the OP doesn't have time to update the thread the thread, I'll definitely help as well.

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**greydarrah** · 01-23-2012, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by SuperChargedJ

If the OP doesn't have time to update the thread the thread, I'll definitely help as well.

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OP here...

I'm not sure what updating I would do

. I originally started this thread because I came across the ROM over on rootzwiki and saw how big it was. I was just wonder if anyone here was using it (I'm a pretty happy Codename user myself)? I think a mod changed my title to make it more of a formal "ROM" thread. I'll go ahead and throw a link to the original web page so people can easily navigate to it.