They might add settings that aren’t normally available, or different methods of navigation. Prominent examples are TouchWiz from Samsung and Sense from HTC. However, you must bear in mind that any failure during its installation can cause the mobile to be defective , or in the worst case scenario, unusable.

• These are among the cheapest Android Smartphones from Samsung.
• Some apps won’t work if they sense that your device is rooted, and you could potentially ruin your phone if you’re not careful.
• During flashing, users load the new ROM in a manner similar to installing manual updates to the device.
• Factory images come directly from the device manufacturers, and many don’t release them.
• It has a separate settings panel called Blissify from where you can change almost everything.

The G60 brandishes a 108MP primary rear camera and the G40 Fusion has a 64MP primary rear camera. Nokia is known for not tinkering much with its software, offering a clean look and simple interface for users to enjoy. Such is the case with the Nokia X30, which is definitely among the best phones with near-stock Android.

To put it into better words, think of LineageOS, but with added features and tweaks. Not to mention, the huge list of device support– both new and old. At this point, Paranoid Android has added support for a long official firmware file list of smartphones including Xiaomi, OnePlus, realme, Nothing, Google, and more. It also introduced Topaz, which is based on Android 13 and is available for a host of Android devices. So if you own phones from one of these OEMs, I would highly recommend Paranoid Android to any other ROM on this list. Pixel Experience is the best custom ROM for Android right now and I can draw out three reasons for that. First, it supports a huge number of devices from Xiaomi to Realme to Asus to Samsung.

• Custom ROMs, in many cases, are developed by specialized Android users who have a deep understanding of Google’s operating system.
• However, replacing the stock ROM with a custom ROM may void the warranty of the device.
• Check this page for a list of forum threads, telegram groups, and useful files/tools for this port.
• The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro also sport Google’s latest Tensor G2 chipset, which isn’t the best on the market but is good enough for demanding users.

These drivers are mainly for the devices powered by the MediaTek chipset. With these drivers, you can transfer files, flash the firmware files on the device, etc.

One of the first ROMs to successfully implement a truckload of features. It will definitely remind you of Resurrection Remix and Paranoid Android from the past. Another ROM that is based on the AOSP Gerrit but has its own custom mods is the Xtended.