For many of us, half the fun of having an Android phone is running a customized version of the OS on our phones.� OK, more than half.� Custom ROMs can offer a very different experience from what the manufacturer intended, and often times it's like having a new phone to play with.� This week, Android Central forums moderator terpitude71 is going to have a look at the ApeX 1.4 ROM as running on his Droid X.� Kick back, and head past the break to have a read. Thanks Brad!
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If you own a Droid X or Droid 2, you know the custom ROM scene can be a little lacking compared to other devices, thanks to Motorola locking down the bootloaders on their more recent smartphones.�However, there are a few ROM makers out there dedicated to providing a custom experience on our Motorola devices.�Fabolous, with his ApeX rom, is one of the best.�Apex offers a mix of speed and customization that makes an already awesome phone even more fun to use.
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One of the more polarizing elements of the Motorola Android phones is the Motoblur UI.�Those that prefer a stock Android experience despise it, whereas some (myself included) actually quite like some of the custom widgets and applications that Motoblur provides.�One of the best features of ApeX is that it allows you to control how much blur you want on your device.�On previous versions of ApeX, you were able to add and remove these blur apps by running scripts through Terminal Emulator, which comes pre-installed on the rom.�The new 1.4 update to ApeX makes this process even easier with the ApeX Toolbox.�Dislike the Motoblur gallery app and would rather have the AOSP 3D gallery?�All it takes it a few quick menu choices to switch them out.�The same goes for the messaging app, car dock app, and more.�You can even quickly and easily make some quick theme tweaks, such as removing the clock from your notification bar.�ApeX even includes an option to install the recently leaked Connected music player that will appear in the updated Motoblur on the Atrix and Bionic.�The Toolbox feature allows ApeX to be as AOSP or Blurred as you want it to be.
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The Droid X and Droid 2 are fast phones to begin with.�By optimizing and zip aligning the framework and stock apps, ApeX makes your X/D2 feel even faster.�This ROM really flies.�If you feel the need to speed things up even more, ApeX has jrummy?s overclocking script pre-installed.�All of this comes without sacrificing battery life; even without overclocking, I have found that my battery actually lasts longer on ApeX than it did on stock.�There are a few tweaks included that give ApeX some unique flair, like custom transition animations.�You also get a default theme based on the Gingerbread SDK, which is very slick.�If the green and black Gingerbread theme is not your style, then there are several other themes available to download.
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ApeX has even more features besides what was mentioned above.�Check it out in the ApeX thread right here in the Android Central forums.�ApeX stands out as one of the best custom ROMs available for the Droid X and Droid 2.�Whether you are a previous ApeX user, or are new to custom ROMs, I highly recommend giving ApeX 1.4 a whirl.�You can download the ROM from the above mentioned thread.�Installing is super easy.�Just toss the .zip file on your SD card and flash with Rom Manager (you must have Koush?s Droid X/2 Bootstrapper and Clockwork recovery installed first).
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