Review Of MIUI 4 ICS ROM for SGS2 By Adyscorpius

Updated 04/07/2012: Please check my separate post for the latest review of AdyScorpius MIUI v2.3.31.




Have you heard? There is a new ICS-based MIUI ROM for the SGS2!


Adyscorpius MIUI 4 ROM is based on the latest alpha version of CM9 and MIUI Android v2.1.20. The new release was developed by adyscorpius who posted a thread on XDA. According to him, it is a "very stable" build. Let's see if it really is stable and if it's worthy of being a daily ROM.


Link to NEW installation guide at the bottom of post. New installation guide includes the updates to fix many bugs I mentioned previously.

Download link is at the bottom of this post.


See Screenshots below.


Thanks to Adyscorpius for all the help! Don't forget to follow him on Twitter :)


Bugs & Cons (20 after install and updates)

• As posted on the thread, themes don't work. I tried making data/system/theme but still can't get themes to work.
• External SD Card is inaccessible using File Explorer. Fix: Download Astro File Manager.
• Video capture doesn't work. It force closes.
• (Android Market) After selecting 'Accept & download' the screen will go black for a few seconds. Just wait for it and download will proceed.
• Android Market lags when pressing 'back'. Be patient.
• If WiFi has poor signal, everything on your Gallery will fail to load - even pictures found in your phone and are not synced to Picasa Web.
• Homescreen lags but this rarely happens.

Pros & Features I Like, So Far (20 hours after install)

• Titanium Backup comes pre-installed in the phone :) So is the latest version of Clockworkmod Recovery for recovery mode.
• Picasa Web integration as long as you flash gapps on my installation guide.
• Battery consumption isn't bad at all despite the warning posted on the original thread.
• WiFi and 3G work. Adyscorpius says by flashing his KP8 mod, battery life is improved.
• Bluetooth works. It doesn't appear 'paired' on other device but when you send files, they get through :)
• After configuring Google Account, contacts get updated in a few minutes.
• The smooth iPhone-ish MIUI user interface we've come to love <3
• Camera works. Panorama mode is AWESOME.
• When you add widgets, interface is CM9-ish. Ah, Ice Cream Sandwich goodness.
• Permissions Manager is good if you want to monitor apps on your phone for any suspicious activity. But it can get annoying when restoring apps via Titanium Backup.
• Music player works smoothly. 'Now playing' shows up on notifications bar for quick access.
• Music player has sound effects and they work too.
• Option to individually remove notifications or clear them all from notifications bar.
• You can edit battery indicator style.

Final Words

Despite a few hiccups, the CM9-based MIUI ROM of Adyscorpius is indeed a daily ROM. Barely a day of use and I'm already loving it! Who knew CM9 and MIUI would make a heavenly couple?

Screenshots (click photos to enlarge to full size)

MIUI + CM9 homescreen.
No Apps Drawer like any MIUI ROM

 

Adding widgets has a pure ICS feel

The same MIUI Notifications/Toggles bar

Swipe to remove notifications individually
Press X to clear all notifications
'Now Playing' shows up on notifications for quick access to Music Player

When menu button is pressed on homescreen

When home button is long-pressed, you get the ICS Task Manager
Not as pretty as the CM9 though

Trustworthy but annoying Permissions Manager

Music Player

[ Download Adyscorpius MIUI 4 ROM here ]


Please make sure to check my installation guide for Adyscorpius MIUI 4 ROM because there are many other .zip files you need to download! Trust me. You need them.