It seems like all ROMs claim to be AOSP. For example Lineage, Crdoid, Havoc and Paranoid. Or at least the devs through the tags in the names. So which popular ones aren't?
AOSP ( read: Vanilla ROM ) simple means neither the copyrighted-by-Google services etc nor any of the copyrighted-by-Google GMS are contained in ROM. If devs claim their ROM is AOSP then that's NOT true, this because they modified AOSP, it became a Custom ROM.
All ROMs pre-installed by manufacturer on Android devices are NON-AOSP ROMs.
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Hi all,
I've a question for you guys.
I've a SG3 (i9300), I'd like to know if using the cyanogen device tree for my device (located here) is possible to build AOSP source code.
if yes, then it looks like that would be possible to compile Lollipop AOSP for my device.. am I right ?
Thank you very much.
Cyanogen IS AOSP... Lol. Its AOSP with added features. If that's not an Android 5.0 lollipop kernel source, then it won't boot out of the box. Your best bet would be to get some Android 4.4 kernel source and do ramdisk edits and what not needed to get an Android 5.0 ROM booting. Alternatively, if your device is CM supported, I know they were talking about releasing CM12 soon, you could just hold out to see if your device is supported. Outside of CM, many custom ROMs (AOKP, Pacman, etc.) Take it upon themselves to release ROMs as well. Example: PACman had a 4.4 custom ROM out and in circulation, even before cyanogenmod, so u never know!
mingolianbeef said:
Cyanogen IS AOSP... Lol. Its AOSP with added features. If that's not an Android 5.0 lollipop kernel source, then it won't boot out of the box. Your best bet would be to get some Android 4.4 kernel source and do ramdisk edits and what not needed to get an Android 5.0 ROM booting. Alternatively, if your device is CM supported, I know they were talking about releasing CM12 soon, you could just hold out to see if your device is supported. Outside of CM, many custom ROMs (AOKP, Pacman, etc.) Take it upon themselves to release ROMs as well. Example: PACman had a 4.4 custom ROM out and in circulation, even before cyanogenmod, so u never know!
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Hello, thanks for your answer.
I'd like to know this only for learning purpose, I'm not going to compile the AOSP
What I don't understand, is why adding the device tree to the lollipop AOSP is not sufficient to boot out of the box, can you please explain this in details ? Many thanks.
Hello, i'd like to know the difference between RROS, AOSPA, LineageOS and AICP roms.
What's the difference ? Is it software, UI ?
Hello
The difference of RROS, it's a better version of LineageOS based CyanogenMod with more features. For AOSPA, it's a rom based AOSP, a pure version of Android (Snapchat and Pokemon GO work in this rom )
What are these added features RROS have ? I've been looking around but I couldn't find.
The main difference in RROS is customizing buttons (if hardware ones), and modifications of every element in the UI (time, clock, recents...etc) unlike AOSPA which is close to pure android (what google have on pixel) with less features added on top.
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Hello, i'd like to know the difference between RROS, AOSPA, LineageOS and AICP roms.
What's the difference ? Is it software, UI ?
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RROS and Lineage have their own bases. RR is LineageOS based. Both of them have more features than AOSP(Android Open Source Project) AOSPA(Paranoid Android) is based off AOSP. AOSP based ROMs are smoother, have better battery in general but have less features.
Best Custom ROMs for Android
LineageOS
LineageOS is a well-known name in the Custom ROM category. If you have ever used custom ROMs on any Android device, then you must have heard the name of the CyanogenMod. In 2016, the developer of CyanogenMod ROM stopped the development of CyanogenMod ROM, but later they released the CyanogenMod ROM with a new name named LineageOS. So LineageOS is not new to the custom ROM category. A LineageOS is one of the best and No.1 ROM because the ROM is available for the wide range of Smartphones. The Custom ROM is made by the most prominent developer’s team and supports the community.
LineageOS official android Pie update is released for many devices. If we talk about the feature of the ROM, LineageOS comes with little bit customization yes the customization is limited on the LineageOS. If you want a fully stable version of LineageOS, then install the official and Nightly build of the LOS ROM. However, the Android Pie Update of LineageOS ROM released for many devices but currently, most of them are Unofficial. So you may get minor bugs and issues in the ROM. Overall the performance of the stable update of LineageOS is mind-blowing. LineageOS supports 200+ devices, so I hope your device will be included in the list.
Pixel Experience ROM
ixel Experience is the new Rom in the custom ROM category, but this Pixel Experience has gained popularity in a very short time. PE ROM is based on AOSP ROM, with Google Gapps included. As the name suggests the ROM exactly looks like and work like the Google Pixel ROM. ROM comes with the latest Gapps, so Google Pixel launcher, wallpaper, ringtones, fonts, and boot animation are built in this ROM.
If we talk about the Pixel Experience ROM performance, the PE Rom works very smoothly on any android device. Personally, I tried the Pixel Experience ROM on my Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 5, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Redmi Note 5 Pro. Apart from that, you can get the full Google Pixel Experience in this ROM. If we talk about the customization the ROM support some basic customization like the Theme, always on display, Pixel blue accent color, etc. Like the LineageOS, PE ROM does not support the wide range of devices. However, if you are a Xiaomi device user, then it is likely that pixel ROMs are available for your device. Apart from that unofficial update is available for many Android devices but you may face some issues and bugs on the unofficial ROM.
CrDroid ROM
crDroid is designed to improve the customizability, performance, and reliability of the stock Android ROMIf you have ever used the Resurrection Remix ROM then you must know the RR Rome’s Customization option. Just like the Resurrection Remix ROM the crDroid also support the High level of customization. CrDroid Support the Status bar, Quick Settings, Lock Screen, Buttons, Navigation, Sound, Recent Screen Customization. Currently, the ROM support the 90+ devices and 30+ devices support the android Pie updates. With CrDroid, you not only get many customizations, but it also offers you real pixel experience. The android Pie update of the crDroid comes with the Google Gcam Camera app. , So if you want to tweaks with your Android device, then the crDroid ROM is for you.
Havoc-OS
The next rom in the list is Havoc-OS. ROM is becoming popular day by day and supports many Android devices. The stable version which running on android Pie released for many android devices. The Havoc OS also support the lots of customization like the CrDroid ROM. Apart from customization the Battery backup and the Network of the ROM is still better than the other android Pie based custom ROMs. I tried this ROM on my Zenfone Max Pro M1, and the ROM works very perfectly on it. The Performance of the ROM is outstanding. The customization is limitless in the Havoc OS ROM. You can select the Theme, Customize the Notification Panel, Animations, and so on. Overall the ROM is perfect in all terms if you want a feature pack rom then once try out the Havoc ROM on your android device.
AOSP Extended ROM
AOSP Extended ROM is an aosp based custom ROM which provides you the Stock UI along with some customization option. As the name suggests, the aosp source code directly builds the ROM. The ROM is little bit look like the Pixel Experience ROM because the customization is limited in this ROM. However, the ROM support the substratum Theme engine which completely changes the looks of your device. The Network connection and the battery backup of the ROM are good. AOSP ROM provides you a full lag free and smooth experience. The AOSP developers continue updates their OS and which is a plus point of this ROM. However, all the above ROMs are also regularly updated by the developers. The AOSP Rom also support the forum support. AOSP extended ROM currently supports almost the all smartphone manufacturer device.
Waiting for a ROM to deliver, a lineage, Aosp, Pìxel experience, where are the custom ROMs for J6? no one does?
Pixel Experience
Pixel Experience is the favorite Android Custom ROM, because this ROM is light like the stock android. There are not many adjustments to this ROM, this has the aim of optimizing the performance of this ROM.
Download Pixel Experience
Havoc OS
One more ROM based on AOSP, namely Havoc OS. Even though it has the same AOSP base as other ROMs, Havoc OS has its advantages.
Based on information from the Official Havoc OS thread in the XDA Developer Community, this Custom ROM is inspired by Google Pixel, which will continue to be improved so that it has optimal performance like Google Pixel.
Download the Havoc OS
Ancient OS
Ancient ROM is a ROM developed by the Ancient Family Team. This ROM seems simple and light, and is designed for gaming or just social media.
Ancient doesn't just develop ROMs, they develop their custom kernels. Wow, great.
Download Ancient
Mokee ROM
Maybe not many know about Mokee. Even though Mokee is a ROM that is diligent in providing system improvements, this ROM always follows Google to provide users with the latest Android system.
Mokee claims via their website mokeedev.com that this ROM provides a smooth and lag-free experience on your device. Must try.
Download Mokee ROM
Lineage OS
Lineage OS is the successor to CyanogenMod, which initially had stopped development. Lineage OS or commonly abbreviated as LOS was launched in December 2016.
This ROM is fairly constant and light, so it can be taken to play games.
Download Lineage OS
EvolutionX
EvolutionX is the ROM that I use today. Quite happy with the performance of this Custom ROM. EvolutionX has many customizations that can be adjusted according to your wishes. This ROM has a balancing characteristic (balanced) between performance and battery.
Based on my experience as a user of this ROM, EvolutionX is light, fast, and reliable for playing games like PUBG.
Download EvolutionX
AOSP Extended (AEX)
AOSP Extended is one of the Android phone Custom ROMs that provide support for many devices, it is not strange that this ROM has many users.
Similar to EvolutionX, this ROM has quite a lot of customizations that can make us happy using this Custom ROM.
Download AOSP Extended
Carbon ROM
Although not as popular as other ROMs, Carbon ROM is a must-try ROM for gaming purposes.
With a fairly complete adjustment, the reality does not reduce its performance, and of course, it has its magnetic power for this Custom ROM.
Download Carbon ROM
There are many of the best Custom ROMs for gaming, but the Custom ROMs I described above are more updated.
Until the time this article was written, all of the Custom ROMs above have the latest Android version, namely Android 10.0 Q, and it is not impossible if it will continue to be upgraded until the next Android version.
Note: The Custom ROM above does not provide support for all types of smartphones, you can check on their respective sites what type of cellphone you have or not.