I have tried and tested quite a few Android 2.2.1 (Froyo) ROMs, and I’m listing the top 5 in this post. I have selected these based on the criteria – overall performance, stability, number of bugs, battery life and speed.
Note: These ROMs are suited for Commtiva Z71 variants (Spice MI-300, Boston, Apanda A60, Motorola XT3/XT5/XT502, etc). I’m not responsible if you end up messing up your phone. Rooting and installation of custom ROM voids your phone’s warranty.
5. The original (unmodified) CyanogenMod ROM
ROM name: update-cm-6.1.2-Z71-signed.zip
Download links: update-cm-6.1.2-Z71-signed.zip ROM and Google Addon (MDPI)
General comments: Acceptable performance
Issues: Camera not working (solved, but not in one shot), pathetic battery life. Average stability.
More info on this ROM and other updates
4. SuperBler v4
ROM name: SuperBler-MVZ-Boston-4.1.zip
Download link: SuperBler-MVZ-Boston-4.1.zip
General comments: The current version is 4.1. After trying both v4 and v4.1, I can say that the former was less buggy than the latter. So, just in this case, the latest version is not the best. Having said that, the base is CyanogenMod, but the speed, battery life and overall performance was way better than the original CyanogenMod. Above average stability.
Issues: English translation not very good, you must be careful not to overclock your processor – don’t get it fried! Also, takes a lifetime to boot.
More info… (use Google Translate)
3. Official Foxconn ROM
ROM name: Official Foxconn ROM
Download link: F0X-3260-0-0002-A01.rar
General comments: This looks like a slightly enhanced version of the stock Android 2.1 ROM’s interface. Good battery life, stock recovery, pretty good performance. Very good stability.
Issues: Never liked the contacts/call log functionality
2. Official Apanda A60 ROM
ROM name: Official Apanda A60 2.2 ROM
Download link: Official Apanda A60 ROM
General comments: This is as similar as the aforementioned ‘Official Foxconn ROM‘, but with really good battery life. Performance was very good, with very little lag when moving across menus/screens. Very good stability.
Issues: Never liked the contacts/call log functionality
1. Firetrap TwoNights 2.2.1
ROM name: Firetrap TwoNights 2.2.1
Download link: Firetrap TwoNights 2.2.1
General comments: Excellent battery life, good animation features, very good performance (negligible lag between menus/screens), enhanced recovery (includes SD partitioning features and Apps2SD). Very good stability.
Issues: Restarted once (just once) during a call; didn’t see a repeat of this problem yet
The Firetrap ROM is worth hanging on to until we get a stable version of Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
Let me know your thoughts in the comment section. Have fun with your favorite ROM!
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