CaptainNurple
New Member
Hey guys, I'm still rocking the Droid 1, but it's getting to the verge of being almost unusable these days. Everything is slow. Apps are crashing due to (I assume) memory warnings (I assume this because the app will crash [e.g. Maps or a "big" game like Cut The Rope], and my home screen will be blank for 10 seconds or so while the icons reload). Killing stuff in ATK helps a little, but only for a little bit (and then all that background **** relaunches on its own). Basically using my phone is a big PITA these days, but I can't afford a new one.
So the question: If I root and install a custom ROM, will that breathe new life into my phone? I don't really have crazy user needs. Most of my use consists of just the standard google apps (gmail, maps, navigation, calendar), and the random assortment of pretty basic apps I've installed off the market. I do have PDANet and would like it to work, though I rarely even use that these days.
This performance is killing me though. I'm really hoping there's a solution that doesn't involve buying a new phone??
Any advice is MUCH appreciated!
So the question: If I root and install a custom ROM, will that breathe new life into my phone? I don't really have crazy user needs. Most of my use consists of just the standard google apps (gmail, maps, navigation, calendar), and the random assortment of pretty basic apps I've installed off the market. I do have PDANet and would like it to work, though I rarely even use that these days.
This performance is killing me though. I'm really hoping there's a solution that doesn't involve buying a new phone??
Any advice is MUCH appreciated!