Using Roms on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

[pbelfi]

Is there anyone out there that is using a rom like CyanogenMod or any others and finding it stable? I'm not so much sick of touchwiz, as I am with all the Samsung crap that I can't get rid of, or that I have absolutely NO use for that Samsung installs.....I have a Nexus 7, running pure Android Lollipop, and I'm telling you it is such a different experience without all the crap installed.....So I need to know what anyone suggests for something as close to a pure Android form as there is for the Tab S 10.5. I see some ppl using a build of CyanagenMod for the Tab S 8.4, but nothing for the 10.5...not to sure if there is a big difference, but I don't want to take a chance on something going wrong.....Thanks a lot in advance for any input.

 

[Mal Lignant Tumor]

Have you checked on xda developers?

 

[cbb77]

I am using IronRom version 1.9.7 with SkyHigh Kernel. Previously I had debloated the stock rom and it was ok. Then I tried IronRom and it is 10x better. Much smoother and bloat free. Combined with the SkyHigh kernel I am getting amazing battery life. I can typically get about 6 - 8 hours of use before needing to charge. I don't use my Tab for extended periods but more along the lines of 1 -2 hours each day. Previously I had to charge the Tab every other day, regardless if I used it or not. The standby battery drain was significant. Now with SkyKernel I can go about a week without charging (assuming about 1 hour use a day, longer if not used). SkyHigh Kernel was definitely the contributor here and not the Rom.

Note, I am still using the KitKat version of both the IronRom and Sky-high kernel. Both are available for Lollipop, however I do not see much advantage in Lollipop and my Tab is working perfectly for me, so no compelling reason to upgrade in my eyes.

 

[pbelfi]

Thanks for all the feedback ...I just downloaded and Installed IronRom 2.3.5 running Android 5.0.2, and it runs very well thanks This was my first attempt at installing a rom on any of my devices, and just followed the instructions from a youtube video.....It was really a piece of cake!!! Thanks again ...Oh and BTW In the process I brought the free space on my internal drive to 4 GB , just by getting rid of the Samsung bloatware that they include! I was getting pretty close to running out of storage before the installation of IronRom! Thanks again

 

[roger25118]

Can you post a link to the YouTube video? I have a rooted Tab S 10.5 & thinking of going to a different ROM.

 

[pbelfi]

Here ya go roger! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6mnlERozUo

 

[pbelfi]

A little update....I was looking for something that would give me a more of a pure Android experience like I have on My Nexus 7...... While I like my Samsung Galaxy Tab s 10.5 , it has never been as smooth as my Nexus 7.... This is why I went with the IronRom......It freed up some space on my internal memory, while seemed to speed things up a bit! .... Now I just decided to install CyanogenMod 12.1 for the Samsung Galaxy tab S 10.1, and I have to say that it is identical to my Nexus 7! It has the speed the interface, and I got rid of ALL the Samsung bloatware that was installed on my 10.5 ...I would suggest CyanogenMod 12.1 if you want a pure Android experience ...here is a link to another youtube video for the install *note* this is for CyanogenMod 12 and it has since been updated to 12.1 ...good luck!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K96siaPKtrU

 

[roger25118]

Thanks for the links. I flashed the IronRom, so far every thing is fine. Think I'll stay away from the CM12 for now.