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[Updated] The Best Nougat Based Custom ROM for MI 4i.

Dear MI 4i users,
We have got a lot of Nougat ROMs for our device recently and most of them are being actively developed.
You may have tried some of them, or may be wanting to try one now. But, with so many available ROMs, you'll be easily confused as to which is the best one yet for your daily use. So, here is little help for you to sort it out.
Note: If you have already tried the ROMs, please vote for your favourite one and help others to decide. You can also share your thoughts on the ROMs you've tried so far in this thread
List of best Nougat based ROMs for MI 4i
[*]AICP 12.1
AICP aka Android Ice Cold Project is highly customisable ROM with lot of features and best community. It also has highly active development with nightly builds, just like CM(used to be )
[*]AOSPExtended
AOSP Extended is an AOSP based rom which provides stock UI/UX with various customisations features along with the Substratum theme engine. The project has been made by cherry-picking various commits from various other projects. Being based on AOSP it provides a smooth and lag-free experience out of the box. We will constantly try to add more features and make it even better in future updates. A ROM by a user, for a user. #StayAOSP #ExtendYourDevice
[*]crDroid 7.1
[*]CyanogenMod 14.1
CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 7.0 (Nougat), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community.
[*]PixelROM
PixelROM is a custom firmware aka ROM for various Android devices. It is built from CyanogenMod 14.1 with additional features, performance and battery life improvements.
The idea behind PixelROM is to give users a ROM that is "blazing fast and buttery smooth".
[*]Resurrection Remix
Resurrection Remix the ROM has been based on CM, Slim Omni and original Remix ROM builds, this creates an awesome combination of performance, customization, power and the most new features, brought directly to your device
[*]Slim7
SlimRoms is a custom android operating system. Our main goal is to offer users a slimmed down yet feature rich alternative to other android operating systems.
The entire SlimTeam work together to bring you this tailor-made beauty straight from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code.
[*]XOSP 7
Common features:
All ROMs are either LineageOS or AOSP based. So, at minimum, you can definitely see the feature set of LineageOS(or CyanogenMod formely) in all ROMs.
AOSP based ROMS like Slim7, AICP may additionally have their own custom features which are very useful and allow a high-degree of customisation.
Effectively, all the ROMs add their own flavour to the sweeetness of Nougat to make your device a pleasure in hand. :fingers-crossed:
Important : Go through respective ROM thread list of bugs and respective solutions, if any.
•=============================== A VERY USEFUL TIP ===============================•​ If you're flashing a new Nougat ROM on top of existing Nougat ROM, then there is no need to back-up everything everytime. Just wipe Cache and Dalvik/ART in TWRP and then flash the new ROM.
First boot will take 4~6 minutes irrespective of ROM and it's normal.
This works because all of the ROMs above have same base (7.1.1). I've personally tested this trick and it worked for CM14.1 <-> AICP12.1 <-> PixelROM.
It should work for other ROMs too. I'll let you know when I try or you can try and share the result.
A big advantage of this trick is that all the apps will be preserved and even the customisation you had done will be restored when you revert back to previous ROM. But note that this may break some Gapps because all ROMs don't support same package.
Finally, be warned: this method works only for switching between Nougat ROMs given above. Don't try this if you're on a different ROM.
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that trick will works fine now
but when CM theme engine comes up
you can't dirty flash a CM theme engine rom with OMS rom :/
the crDroid thread is goes here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4i/development/rom-crdroid-7-1-t3523948

faizauthar12 said:
that trick will works fine now
but when CM theme engine comes up
you can't dirty flash a CM theme engine rom with OMS rom :/
the crDroid thread is goes here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4i/development/rom-crdroid-7-1-t3523948
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1. Of course. I'll warn when that happens. But, are you suggesting that LineageOS team is working on their own gene engine? Because, that would be great considering the simplicity of CMTE.
2. I have already added it to the list.

yourSAS said:
1. Of course. I'll warn when that happens. But, are you suggesting that LineageOS team is working on their own gene engine? Because, that would be great considering the simplicity of CMTE.
2. I have already added it to the list.
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you link it to general forum
not the correct one, is located at android development

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faizauthar12 said:
you link it to general forum
not the correct one, is located at android development
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Can someone recommend me rom + kernel combo for the fastest expirience?
I am currently using cr droid and I find it perfect for my needs, but will a kernel help with the performance and make the phone faster? If yes what kernel do you recommend?

rdlegy said:
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Can someone recommend me rom + kernel combo for the fastest expirience?
I am currently using cr droid and I find it perfect for my needs, but will a kernel help with the performance and make the phone faster? If yes what kernel do you recommend?
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faizauthar12's kernel.

Which rom is more stable in terms of battery and performance???
Sent from my MI 4i using XDA-Developers Legacy app

CrDroid, facing no bugs so far

nit.in_cs said:
CrDroid, facing no bugs so far
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Use aosip
It is smooth

enigma03 said:
Use aosip
It is smooth
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modern combat 5 crashes on aosip rom

nit.in_cs said:
modern combat 5 crashes on aosip rom
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What about lineage os?
Sent from my MI 4i using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Rom for best battery backup?

enigma03 said:
What about lineage os?
Sent from my MI 4i using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Substratum is not working properly on lineage

add aosip and aospext they are better

Aicp vs pixel rom...what do you think its better?

hey what about viper rom . plss develop one for mi4i also

Anyone tried slimrom.?? Is it stable???

AospExtended ?
crDroid is good, AICP 12.1 also works great.
BTW you should add AospExtended to your list.
In my opinion it is cleaner and smoother compared to other Android N roms.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4i/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v3-1-t3550990
AospExtended ROM

Looking for AOSP Android 9 Pie ROMS (No Gapps)

Hello Pixel 3a users
I'm looking for a ROM that fits the following criteria.
AOSP-based
Android 9 Pie
No Gapps
I've searched the web a great deal and found just two ROMs that appear to match the criteria. They are:
[ROM] [9.0.0] 家 BootleggersROM 4.2-Stable 家 [Unshishufied]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/development/rom-bootleggersrom-4-2-stable-t3942927
(The TWRP flashable zip version has Gapps, however, it seems the image files don't include Gapps?)
[ROM] [UNOFFICIAL] Lineage OS 16.0 -- 7/10/19
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/development/rom-lineage-os-16-0-7-10-19-t3947441
I would love to try Bootleggers 4.2, but can't since there appears to be no working links. I tested Lineage OS 16 somewhat, and had poor battery life (need to perform further testing).
Does anybody happen to know if there are any other ROMs to try or if there are any working links to try Bootleggers 4.2?
StaticX OS (Pie) and Dirty Unicorns (Pie) include Gapps, unfortunately.
Any info is appreciated, thanks!

A13 [clover] LeOS -T for Xiaomi Mi Pad 4

October 11, EDIT:
I have changed the headline to A13, because with he base of this rom you can flash LeOS-T (A13) on the pad. I'm sing it since a week without any issue.
Download of the GSI https://leos-cloud.de/s/JFrFgLgSSTEMtmL?path=/LeOS-T-beta
flashing instructions here: https://gitlab.com/leos1/leos-wiki/-/wikis/Flashing-Instructions/Mi-Pad-4
enjoy Android 13 on your Pad 4 )
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This is an full ungoogled LeOS-S build for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 (clover), based on Lineage19.1.
LeOS includes a special MicroG version. With LeOS and this MicroG version you wont be able to run google apps, no device registration, no add of a google account, no google push messages.
LeOS is designed for users which have said goodbye to google.
LeOS includes only an f-droid client, file manager and phone app. So everyone can install his favorite (FOSS) apps.
EDIT: after you are running this rom, you can flash A12.1 and A13 GSI on clover.
A13 beta you will find here https://leos-cloud.de/s/JFrFgLgSSTEMtmL
Instructions
Boot to TWRP recovery (Vol UP + Power)
Format Data if a different OS was previously installed
Flash ROM (LeOS-*.zip)
Reboot
Enjoy!
Downloads
rom: https://leos-gsi.de/downloads/LeOS-S +NameOfMonth/LeOS-S*.zip
Sources
LineageOS
A free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform. This is a mirror of https://review.lineageos.org/ - LineageOS
github.com
https://github.com/kyasu/android_device_xiaomi_sdm660-common
https://github.com/kyasu/android_device_xiaomi_clover
https://github.com/kyasu/android_kernel_xiaomi_sdm660
https://github.com/kyasu/android_vendor_xiaomi_sdm660-common
https://github.com/kyasu/android_vendor_xiaomi_clover
Special thanks to
LineageOS team, kyasu,
ROM OS Version: Android 12.1
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.4
Based On: LineageOS 19.1

May, 13th: New version with updated security patches

Can Gapps be flashed with this rom?

abdulhamid1978 said:
Can Gapps be flashed with this rom?
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Please read my post complete. LeOS is for googlefree users!!!!!``

harvey186 said:
Please read my post complete. LeOS is for googlefree users!!!!!``
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I read that and understood. All I was asking was can Gapps be flashed on top. Looks like not.

abdulhamid1978 said:
I read that and understood. All I was asking was can Gapps be flashed on top. Looks like not.
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If you are a googlfree user, you don't need gapps.
If you are needing gapps you are wrong with LeOS. Then you should use the standard LOS19.1 rom. There you can install all these spying apps like gapps
[ROM][12.1][clover] LineageOS 19 for Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 [UNOFFICIAL]
LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 12, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device. LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra...
forum.xda-developers.com

harvey186 said:
This is an full ungoogled LeOS-S build for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 (clover), based on Lineage19.1.
LeOS includes a special MicroG version.
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Does this rom inherit the bugs of LOS 19.1 unofficial, or is this Source built?
Im interested in this rom, as a user of Calyxos with microG
Although I cant relock the bootloader, i guess this is somewhat better compare to vanilla LOS.
Thanks.

shizuni said:
Does this rom inherit the bugs of LOS 19.1 unofficial, or is this Source built?
Im interested in this rom, as a user of Calyxos with microG
Although I cant relock the bootloader, i guess this is somewhat better compare to vanilla LOS.
Thanks.
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LeOS-19.1 is based on LOS29.1
LeOS-S isbased on latest AOSP sources
no additional bug removal.
Relock a bootloader is not recommend. In most cases you will loose all your data. Relock bootloader is, as far as,I know only eorking on some pixel devices and Fairphone

Hi,
thanks for your work, i want to give it a try. I am looking for an actual ROM for my MIPAD4 which gets security patches microg integration. So i found yours. Unfortunately i cant find any flashable zip on your new Server. Where can i find these files?
It would be nice to get this ROM.
THX a lot and best regards
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zweiund40 said:
Hi,
thanks for your work, i want to give it a try. I am looking for an actual ROM for my MIPAD4 which gets security patches microg integration. So i found yours. Unfortunately i cant find any flashable zip on your new Server. Where can i find these files?
It would be nice to get this ROM.
THX a lot and best regards
42
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After you have flashed the LeOS-Rom.zip you can updated with LeOS-19.1 GSI.
LeOS-Files
LeOS-Cloud - make Love not Waste
leos-cloud.de

A13 ROMs for Whyred

Lineage OS - https://www.pling.com/p/1957841/ ( Dev should list it)
SparkOS - https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkosofficial/files/whyred/ ( Dev should list it)
Superior OS - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-android12l-superior-os-for-whyred-27-06-2022.4369325/

quest2012 said:
Lineage OS - https://www.pling.com/p/1957841/ ( Dev should list it)
SparkOS - https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkosofficial/files/whyred/ ( Dev should list it)
Superior OS - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-android12l-superior-os-for-whyred-27-06-2022.4369325/
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And Pixel Experience
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Global / Pro (whyred) - PixelExperience
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Global / Pro (whyred) - PixelExperience
download.pixelexperience.org

quest2012 said:
And Pixel Experience
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Global / Pro (whyred) - PixelExperience
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Global / Pro (whyred) - PixelExperience
download.pixelexperience.org
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Latest Spark OS A13 released ( dev is yet to list it) , going through the official has some issues
SparkOS - Browse /whyred at SourceForge.net
SparkOS is a modern custom operating system based on Android that aims to bring to your device the smoothness and customization it deserves. We…
sourceforge.net

So there is a stable A13 ROM for daily usage that has no big issues and battery drain?
Im tempted to try Spark OS.
What about Nusantara and DerpFest?

sigibian said:
So there is a stable A13 ROM for daily usage that has no big issues and battery drain?
Im tempted to try Spark OS.
What about Nusantara and DerpFest?
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Thank you for sharing the links , many maintainers have stopped publishing it on XDA . All ROMs are done with the intent of running smoothly , helping old SKUs like whyred work. However you will need to decide which one you feel comfortable with . I try out all ROMs and then settle with one after using it for a day or two . The challenge sometimes is when you set up payment and banking apps , one will need to sign in an set them up again , but its fun.

Latest A13 Cherish OS Official ROM available here - , I did not see the maintainer's thread hence posting it in the discussions group.
Cherish OS-Whyred
cherishoS
www.pling.com

quest2012 said:
Thank you for sharing the links , many maintainers have stopped publishing it on XDA . All ROMs are done with the intent of running smoothly , helping old SKUs like whyred work. However you will need to decide which one you feel comfortable with . I try out all ROMs and then settle with one after using it for a day or two . The challenge sometimes is when you set up payment and banking apps , one will need to sign in an set them up again , but its fun.
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Thanks for your reply and contribution!
I don't use payment by phone so not a problem. About banking apps they could malfunction even if i don't root?
So after you tried various ROMs you can suggest the one you had better experience for RN5 Pro?

sigibian said:
Thanks for your reply and contribution!
I don't use payment by phone so not a problem. About banking apps they could malfunction even if i don't root?
So after you tried various ROMs you can suggest the one you had better experience for RN5 Pro?
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Commenting which one is better would again be unfair to the devs, but it all depends on a lot of things , if you are a minimalist then the Lineage OS 18.1 which is being updated by Sunil, should be good , if you want the entire range of apps and goodies then SparkOS, Cherish, PE and other which include Gapps , if you want A13 and without Gapps you got versions as well. With RN5 pro being released nearly 5 years ago you will get the occasional stutter , freezes and battery drain issues with most of the ROMs. Moving forward I will lean towards LOS 18.1 knowing atleast the security patches are being updated and you can sideload google dialer/ message for RCS and spam filtering.

Alphadroid A13 1.0 Official For Redmi Note 5 Pro : https://bit.ly/3XF1bqm

The problem with many of these roms is that they will not be updated for a long time.
look at pixel, its developer released the first stable version, and now they have removed it from the official website.
The sparkos rom, there is no thread in this subforum of that rom, it's weird, it seems that it is not going quite fine.

That's why I've put up this thread , so folks can share scattered pieces of info on which ever ROM gets updated since there might not be an official update in the forum

BananaDroid whyred
BananaDroid for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
www.pling.com
Bananadroid Feb update

TFT69 said:
The problem with many of these roms is that they will not be updated for a long time.
look at pixel, its developer released the first stable version, and now they have removed it from the official website.
The sparkos rom, there is no thread in this subforum of that rom, it's weird, it seems that it is not going quite fine.
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Because it's an old phone and difficult to find active maintainers, but there are still developers (see the latest unofficial roms).

There is also a good Telegram channel with other A13 roms listed both ufficial and unofficial: @whyredupdates

yes, but I value stable and updated roms at least once a month.
that's why I like lineage.
I have no use for a rom that after 2 months, is not updated.

I think unofficial LOS 18.1 is good to go as a daily driver especially with a 4 gb memory, Security patch being updated on a regular basis. I have reduced the number of apps and access them only through desktop . This also helps reduce notifications and extends standby.

TFT69 said:
yes, but I value stable and updated roms at least once a month.
that's why I like lineage.
I have no use for a rom that after 2 months, is not updated.
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But LineageOS 18.1 has not been updated since October 24, 2022.
Seba said that he will release LineageOS 20 for whyred in Q1 23, but nothing so far.

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][11] LineageOS 18.1 for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro [whyred][2023-05-10]
LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 11, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device. LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra...
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i use this

Cherish OS 4.6 A13 released
Cherish OS-Whyred
cherishoS
www.pling.com

I have been using crDroid based on A13 for 10 days now, and it is pretty stable, no bugs.

[ROM] (Android 13) for Mi 8 Lite [platina]

Hello
Have a good time
I am including links to download Android 13 ROMs for mi 8 lite. Friends, if you are interested and have time and patience, install and use these ROMs and tell others about your experience. I have installed the lineage rom and I wrote the description on page 8, post #154.
Thank you all
1- EvolutionX 7.8 Unofficial
2- CherishOS 4.7 Unofficial
3- AncientOS 7.0 Unofficial
4- PixelExperience - OFFICIAL
5 - DerpFest Tango - OFFICIAL and Recovery
6- LineageOS 20.0 UNOFFICIAL and Recovery
7- ArrowOS 13.1 UNOFFICIAL
8- PixelExperience - UNOFFICIAL and Recovery
9- xdroidOSS 13 Beta | UNOFFICIAL
New edit:
Install 5th tier ROM. By installing this ROM, mi 8 lite will become a new and modern phone. It is clear that the designers and developers have spent a lot of time and energy to make such a complete and perfect ROM. I installed it using twrp-3.7.0_12-0
This ROM has a lot of settings, face lock, double tap to turn off the screen, change the shape of icons and a fast and smooth user interface.