No one going for custom rom/kernels..? Stock kernel kinda sucks though...But stock JB rom still lovely...

I intend to flash AOKP rite now...Looks nicey

Hi all, I'm in dilemma of choosing either O4X or xperia v (both with very similar price now).
I'm not a hardcore gamer nor like custom rom type, I just want a :

1) stable and decent phone enough for basic function like phone calling, whatsapp, Skye, some simple game, web browsing, wifi porting etc
2) decent battery, though can't expect much from smartphone nowadays, but at least not 2-3 times charging with my daily activities mentioned above.
3) smooth and no lag even with normal multi tasking. No severe hang, lag, overheat issue
4) good camera for photo and video recording (I need it as my pocket phone too to snap my son and daughter frequently)
5) able to last me at least 1-2 years without the needs of next upgrade.

Overall I love both design, XV having advantage of a better camera, LTE and water splash/dust proof (the latter 2 criterias are good, but not must to me).
However, I worry XV dual core processor can't cope up with the upcoming apps and is upgrade.
Whereas for O4X, it's hardware seems strong and should still good enough to last for 1-2 years more (still meeting the above mentioned major criterias), but from what I read online and this thread about the comments of O4X, I'm worry it fail to meet my criteria 2,3,4 mentioned above. Even with the latest JB official upgrade from LG, it seems more worse performance on certain area. Well, I see in xda forum that O4X can run smooth and stable with some custom rom. If it's true, I'm will to try since it only one time pain.

So, mind the users here share your comments?
(Sorry for my long writting)

depend on your budget

go for o4x if u hv budget

AOKP? is that CM10.1.2 ? let me know if u success.

My budget is around rm900, that's why this phone and most of sony xperia dual core (V,T,S etc) phone meet my requirement.

I'm currently using an old single core 1Ghz xperia phone, bought about a year ago, but after upgraded to ICS few months ago, I know I need to start looking for a new phone soon. Because of this, I'm a bit scare of choosing dual core xperia phone as my next upgrade, it may work fine in ICS and JB now, but not sure after 1 year will face the sane fate as my current phone now.
Therefore base on spec wise, O4X should suit well, but concern is on the known stability, smoothness, heat issues etc as discuss widely from the users.

OK, let say if I really choose O4X, should I maintain it at ICS, straightly upgrade to JB or straightly go to custom rom (base on my criteria stated earlier) ?

Ive tried CM10.1 Official, but too bad im not a CM fan so it does not suits me...

Currently now choosing between JellyBeer or Unofficial AOKP fresh built rom...

Right now using Iodak's kernel...

CM close to Android stock ROM, normal UI, but fast, no rubbish apps.
me lazy flash ROM, maybe wait 4.3, or change to G2, ha.

i want to buy this phone for my dad

is it worth it as it has been out for a year already

seen O4X 4.1.2 jelly bean still bug on battery drain issue, kernel problem think should be cause by tegra3.

So, still better use custom rom? Sound like CM rom is the best choice since it's close to original? How about just root the original rom and remove all built in bloat ware? Will it help o improve battery?

Thats a big no...Tegra 3 chipset is the best battery saving core in the market...This battery drain issue happens due to sluggish LG stock kernel....Im currently using Custom Kernel and this problem seems to be handled quite allrite

That should do it....But i'd prefer custom rom, AOKP rocks!

OK, so sounds like the best system for O4X is flash the original LG kernel will do (either with stock or custom rom like cm), right?
So far I only has experience of doing rooting in my xperia phone (just to remove built in Sony built I'm apps to free up memory), totally noop on kernel flashing nor custom rom changing.
Can some kind soul here mind to give a brief step by step explaination of how to flash kernel, custom rom etc? Or maybe share some link of how to do so? I've read some xda posting, but most of it are too 'advanced' for newbie like me to fully understand and too much info to search through.

I would like to know how troublesome of changing stock kernel and rom before I make my final decision of getting this phone or not.
Thanks in advance.

Guys, how to check whether Locked or Unlocked Bootloader?

saw alot custom kernel at xda, iodak kernel are the best choice. u using this?
but saw same user still face the baseband xmm battery drain issue.

keypad keyin 3845#*880#
scroll down to "Bootloader Unlock Check"
press "Bootloader Unlock Check" and it will show Lock or Unlock.

It say Unlock

my update to JB 412, Lock.

When you read a tutorial in XDA, first impression would be " What the heck, thats too damn hard to be done" but once you try it, just like dropping a coin...

Once you switch to this phone, im willing to help...If there's no time constraint, i will post a brief tutorial on how to root and unlock BL of LG O4X...Maybe end of this week it should be settled...

Yep im using Iodak v06 right now...From my experience after a month of using iodak, no more baseband_xmm_wakelock issue...My phone can last for 20Hrs with 2 hour of screen time..Mostly on whatsapp and facebook...Stock rom of course...

As the moment i speak rite now, im currently flashing JellyBeer rom

You've done the unlocking procedure or its just suddenly that your phone is unlocked?

Great, I'm looking forward for your tutorial then

oh, v06 more nice than v07? still looking forward it.
now flash to CM 10.1.2? hope u share it.