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C-ROM for Galaxy Nexus! [Android 4.4.4/Floating Multi-Window/OC]

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Max Lee

For this week’s Galaxy Nexus ROM of the Week, check out C-ROM!

Based on latest Android 4.4.4, C-ROM brings you the best of the latest Android OS along with fantastic features like floating multi-window, custom kernel with overclocking support, On-The-Go-Mode, and much much more.

I am personally using this ROM as daily driver on many of my Android devices and I must say it’s one of the most versatile custom ROMs out there. For Galaxy Nexus, it is available also for all GSM, Sprint, and Verizon Galaxy Nexus smartphones.

If you are still on older Andr

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Android 4.4.3 + Root for Galaxy Nexus!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Max Lee

Android 4.4.3 is finally HERE and for those of you who have a rooted Galaxy Nexus, you will be able to experience the best of the latest Android OS with custom ROMs.

For this week, check out Shiny ROM, which is 99% stock ROM with Chrome browser and restart menu added. This is going to be nearly identical to what would a stock firmware look like if Google released Android 4.4.3 for Galaxy Nexus.

Shiny ROM is available for GSM or Verizon Galaxy Nexus but if you have Sprint Galaxy Nexus, you can try

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AOKP ROM with Android 4.4.2 KitKat for Galaxy Nexus [GSM/Verizon]

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Max Lee

For those of you with GSM or Verizon Galaxy Nexus, you are in luck as the AOKP Team has been pushing out some great stable Android 4.4.2 KitKat releases of their awesome AOKP ROM along with all of the customization you are used to. (For those of you with Sprint Galaxy Nexus, I highly suggest you to check out BeanStalk, Carbon, ParanoidAndroid, or Omni ROM for great Android 4.4.2 experience)

With latest AOKP ROM, you will find every new feature you expect from the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat along with a re-vamped AOKP ROM Control that also adds some new features. Don’

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Android 4.4 KitKat ROM + Root for Galaxy Nexus! [GSM/Verizon]

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Max Lee

Although Google has announced Galaxy Nexus will not be updated officially to Android 4.4 KitKat that was released last week, thankfully we have great developers who have already ported Android 4.4 to Galaxy Nexus.

Currently available for GSM or Verizon Galaxy Nexus, Android 4.4 KitKat ROM brings lots of new features, here’s Top 10 features you can expect from KitKat:

Basically, you will benefit from Android 4.4 KitKat as it has been designed

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How to Root Galaxy Nexus! [Universal Guide][GSM/Verizon/Sprint][Windows/Linux/Mac][GB/ICS/Jelly Bean]

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Max Lee

So, you want to get the most out of your Galaxy Nexus by rooting? (If you don’t know what rooting does, see Why Root My Android Smartphone.)

UPDATE: This root method works for all Gingerbread, ICS, and Jelly Bean!!! (and also works for latest Android 4.3/4.2/4.2.1/4.2.2!)

*Note: For Android 4.3, use the other SuperSU zip file in Step 9 but everything else is the same!

Well, whether you have a GSM Galaxy Nexus from Europe/Asia/USA, Verizon Galaxy Nexus, or even Sprint Galaxy Nexus, you can us

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Omni ROM for Galaxy Nexus with Multi-Window! [GSM/Verizon]

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Max Lee

For those of you with a GSM or Verizon Galaxy Nexus, definitely check out the latest Omni ROM.

Omni ROM is a new custom ROM being built by ChainFire and ex-members of CyanogenMod. The current release is still work in progress but you will get the latest Android 4.3. along with multi-window (like on Galaxy Note) working out of the box.

Some notable features on Omni ROM include brand, new features not on other AOSP ROMs (yet) like flippable quick toggle tiles, Roadrunner mode, Daydream enhancements, enhanced performance control, and some more.

Above everything e

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Android 4.3 ROM + Root for Galaxy Nexus! [GSM/Verizon]

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Max Lee

Android 4.3 was officially released this morning for Galaxy Nexus and for those of you rooted, you can easily get it using the Android 4.3 ROM. This is a totally untouched, official ROM just in CWM-flashable format (for GSM version). Also you can easily root it by flashing SuperSU zip file after installing ROM.

I know many of you want to upgrade to the latest Android 4.3. This will make your life easier as you won’t lose root and no need to unroot either.

Currently, this is only available for GSM or Verizon Galaxy Nexus but Sprint version should be availabl

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ParanoidAndroid ROM v3.60 for Galaxy Nexus! [GSM/Verizon/Sprint]

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Max Lee

For this weeks’ ROM of the week, check out ParanoidAndroid ROM version 3.60.

The latest version of ParanoidAndroid ROM now adds stable HALO floating notifications, which you can take advantage of to get back to your friends and family much quicker than ever before. Unlike HALO’s initial version, the polished HALO allows you to choose which notification you want to open. Upon opening your notification, your app will open as an overlay over any apps you are running.

Not only that, you can download the HALO))) app to put any of your favorite apps over other

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JBSourcery ROM v5.2 for Galaxy Nexus! [GSM/Verizon/Sprint]

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Max Lee

For this week’s ROM of the week, check out JBSourcery ROM v5.2. The latest version of JBSourcery ROM comes with a ton of more feature than the last time we saw this ROM, adding ability to change literally every icon on your phone, swap kernels easily, and a ton more.

Certainly, JBSourcery ROM has set a new bar for custom ROMs on the Galaxy Nexus (and also Android in general) by adding full AOKP-like ROM control features plus much more.

For UI customization, you can use JB Control Center, which is very similar to AOKP ROM Control, just slightly different menus.

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AOKP MR1 Build 6 for Galaxy Nexus! [GSM/Verizon/Sprint]

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Max Lee

For this week’s ROM of the week, check out the latest version of AOKP ROM, MR1 Build 6, available for all Galaxy Nexus variants including GSM, Verizon, and Sprint.

With the latest MR1 Build 6, you will find some new revamped Lockscreen settings, dedicated Navigation Ring settings, and 3 different types of quick toggles along with performance/stability improvements over previous versions.

If you are looking for one, good stable ROM with Android 4.2.2 and AOKP’s famous ROM Control settings, definitely this is the ROM for you and you can’t go wrong.

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ParanoidAndroid ROM v3.15 for Galaxy Nexus! [GSM/Verizon/Sprint]

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Max Lee

ParanoidAndroid ROM version 3.15 is out for all the Galaxy Nexus variants including GSM, Verizon, and Sprint!

With the latest version you will be able to tweak additional settings in expert settings to enable expanded mode so you can automatically remove your navigation bar while using certain apps with PIE control replaced for the navigation bar.