LG exited the mobile phone business earlier this year, promising some support for its devices for a limited period. That support might soon be coming to an end as LG announced that they would be shutting down the bootloader unlock program for their devices.

For those unaware, the bootloader on an Android smartphone is the tool that loads the system. Most Android devices lock the bootloader to prevent unofficial software from being installed by default. However, it can also be unlocked to allow just that.

Android users have enjoyed the freedom to tinker with their phones. The developers, in particular, have managed to achieve some amazing feats like prolonging a phone’s life way beyond what the OEMs intended; this is thanks to ‘custom Roms’ and third-party updates. LG has always helped developers innovate by providing a streamlined process to unlock their bootloaders via the bootloader unlock keys. But, the company has announced that it will be shutting down this service effective December 31st, 2021.

This will leave any LG smartphone users who wish to extend the life of their device in a tight spot. But we can hope that the talented developers in the Android community will come up with a workaround to unlock the bootloader of these LG devices.

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It’s been over six months since Google has announced the new Android iteration – Android 11. Several manufacturers have rolled out Android 11 update to their respective devices, but some devices are still waiting for the official update. To unlock best customization features on the Android, some users install custom ROMs. Addressing such users, we have concluded a list of best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 8 series.

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OnePlus 8 series was launched last year by the Chinese smartphone maker. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro debuted in the first half of 2020 while the OnePlus 8T followed in the second half. All three devices are powered with Snapdragon 865 chipset carrying an Octa-core chipset and Adreno 650 GPU. OnePlus 8 and 8T houses the same 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display with the resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 Pro houses a large 6.78-inch Fluid Amoled Display while sporting the resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution.

OnePlus 8T houses a 48MP quad-rear camera comprising a 16MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 Pro houses a quad-rear camera while housing a 48MP primary sensor, another 48MP ultrawide sensor, an 8MP telephoto and a 5MP colour filter camera. The last but not the least – OnePlus 8 houses a tripel rear camera with 48MP + 16MP + 2MP configuration.

All the OnePlus 8 series smartphones carry a 16MP front camera for quality selfies. The OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T houses a 4300 mAh, 4500 mAh and 4510 mAh battery. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8T support 65W fast charging while the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro limits to 30W fast charging.

Such powerful devices are equally getting software support from OnePlus. However, some users are looking for custom ROMs to gain access to better customizability and performance enhancement.

Must See: Official: OnePlus 8T Pro will not launch this year since OnePlus 8 Pro has no room for upgrade

Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T

We have listed the custom ROMs which are currently available for the OnePlus 8 series devices. However, all the ROMs are not available for each of the device mentioned above. So make sure to check compatibility before installing.

LineageOS 18.0

Compatible: OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8T

LineageOS is the biggest aftermarket firmware distribution for Android devices. The LineageOS 18.0 is based on the Android 11 and features additional customizations, performance and reliability tweaks. It is based on the Android Open Source Project and carries more customizations from around the Android.

However, LineageOS 18.0 comes without any Google applications, and you’ve to separately install GApps. There might be some bugs as it is not fully stable. You can grab the LineageOS 18.0 for the OnePlus 8 Pro and 8T.

OnePlus 8 Pro – Download

OnePlus 8T – Download

CrDroid 7.1

Compatibility – OnePlus 8

CrDroid 7.1 is also a popular custom ROM based on the Android 11. It offers some advanced features to improve the performance and reliability over the stock ROM of the device. Most of the features of CrDroid 7.1 are working flawlessly.

The ROM for OnePlus 8 is currently under testing and some minor bugs and performance issues might be there. We suggest you not to try it on your daily driver smartphone. You can download the ROM and check instructions to install by hitting the link below.

OnePlus 8 – Download

Paranoid Android Ruby

Compatibility – OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro

Paranoid Android is based on the Code Aurora Forum base. The Qualcomm chipset running devices often garner a lot of support for the third-party developments. The Paranoid Android is currently available for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro devices, meanwhile, OnePlus 8T support is not yet available.

The Paranoid ROM ships with its own recovery environment. It even sails with some on the board customizations for the respective smartphones. But, the OnePlus 8 series users won’t be having those additional settings until the ROM gets stable.

Paranoid Android – Download

Currently, these are the best Android 11-based custom ROMs that are available for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T devices. However, these are not fully stable but within the span of a few months, you can expect a fully stable experience.

Related: Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Poco X3 NFC is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi’s fancy subbrand – Poco. The smartphone is launched to gain some traction in the mid-range smartphone market. Poco X3 NFC houses exceptional features available at a commendable price. Apart from the powerful hardware, it has gained interest from third-party developers. The proud owners can now root, install a custom recovery, and flash custom ROMs on the smartphone. We have created a list of some best custom ROMs for Poco X3 NFC.

Related: How to unlock bootloader and root Poco X3 NFC

What is a custom ROM?

Custom ROM is a custom firmware built using the kernel source code for an Android smartphone. The custom ROM engross several additional features such as improved customizability, enhanced performance, better battery optimization, and much more. There are several benefits of using the custom ROMs and some of them are as follows:

Better Performance – Custom ROMs provide improved performance as the user can control the hardware specification.

Improved Customizability – These ROMs offer more options to customize the device UI and extend features over the stock ROM.

Remove Bloatware – Most of the Custom ROMs are free from any bloatware. In case, if there’s any bloatware then the user has the ability to remove it.

Improved battery optimization – Removal bloatware, restriction on the background running apps, and ability to control the CPU are some prominent features which aid in improving the battery optimization.

Poco X3 NFC Specifications

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core chipset, 6GB RAM, and 64/128GB storage. It features a quad-rear camera featuring 64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP sensors. There’s a 20MP single selfie shooter on the front. Its 5160 mAh non-removable battery comes with 33W fast charging and is sufficient enough for usage up to a couple of days.

It is available in Cobalt Blue and Shadow Gray color options.

Best Custom ROMs for Poco X3 NFC

Most of the ROMs are currently in the testing phase and will carry some stability issues. We won’t suggest you install these ROMs if it’s your only daily driver.

Nitrogen OS

Based on the Android 10 AOSP code, the Nitrogen OS brings several customization options with enhanced features. The ROM houses feature from CyanogenMod, Pure, DU, OmniROM, and AOSP ROMs to provide an excellent experience.

The users need to flash Gapps (Google Apps) separately using TWRP. The users can easily install the custom ROM using the TWRP recovery.

Currently, Mic-in outgoing VOIP call is not working, and Selinux is in permissive mode.

Grab it

Evolution X (Unofficial)

Are you an ardent Pixel lover? and want to bring all those features on your non-Pixel smartphone? Then Evolution X ROM can be your choice as it brings true Pixel to feel on your device. There are some additional features that are part of the package to improve the user experience.

The developer is aiming to provide monthly security patches and frequent build updates. Evolution X offers different themes, status bar customization, notification styles, quick settings, useful gestures, beautiful lock screen, and much more. There’s hardly any issue as of now.

Moreover, the Gapps are already included, no separate flash required. In order to install, the user should be running MIUI.

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Resurrection Remix (Unofficial)

Ressurection Remix is a popular custom ROM based on LineageOS, SlimRoms, Omni, and original Remix ROM. It offers exceptional customization and performance features directly to the compatible device. In order to install the Resurrection Remix, the device should have a custom recovery like TWRP.

It is a stable ROM based on the Android 10 code. You can head over to the download page by hitting the link below.

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Havoc OS

As like Evolution X, the Havoc OS is also inspired by Google Pixel. It brings the refined Material 2 UI design along with the most useful features. Havoc OS houses inbuilt GApps, and offers Rounded UI, Face Unlock, Enhanced QS, Font Customisation, Dark Theme Support, and much more.

It also offers customization for the Status bar, Quick Settings, Ambient Display, Screen, Buttons, Gestures, and much more. It houses gaming mode, Live Display, AOD, and Smart charging features too.

Havoc OS is based on Android 10 and is currently available in the beta stage. You can enjoy the ROM by heading to the link below.

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These are some primary custom ROMs that are currently available for the Poco X3 NFC. We will update the list once support for more ROMs arrives. Until then, the users can follow is for such useful guides.

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Realme is competing for neck-to-neck with Redmi and other major OEMs by offering affordable yet powerful devices in the midrange and high-end segments. In the past few months, Realme has launched new smartphones like Realme X50 5G, 6i, 6 Pro, 6, X50 Pro 5G, and various others offering compelling specifications. The increasing popularity and easily available kernel source of the Realme devices are some primary reasons behind the increasing interest from third-party developers. Similarly, half a year old device – Realme X2 Pro has received support for some third-party custom ROMs. We have listed some best custom ROMs for Realme X2 Pro.

Must See: How to Unlock Bootloader of Realme X2 Pro

There are many advantages of using the Custom ROMs over the stock, as these provide a bloatware-free experience, ability to customize every aspect of the firmware, and can extend the functionality of the ROM by installing custom MODs.

Benefits of custom ROMs

• Support for custom themes, widgets, wallpapers, system colors, icons, and boot animations.
• Root access to the smartphone.
• Ability to install with custom Kernels for improved battery life and performance.
• Support for Custom MODs to extend the functionality of the device.
• Less Bloatware
• Seamless one-click backups using custom Recovery.

Realme X2 Pro specifications

It is the debut Realme device featuring a high-end chipset – Snapdragon 855+ coupled with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 640 GPU. It houses a beautiful yet immersive 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display supports 1000 nits max brightness, 90 Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+.

It is available in different storage variants including 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone carries a quad-camera setup with 64-megapixel primary camera to capture high-quality pictures even in a low-light environment. Furthermore, there’s a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 16-megapixel sensor sits on the front for selfies and video calling.

Unlike the other flagships, Realme X2 Pro provides a 3.5mm audio jack and a Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.

The smartphone offers WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, FM Radio, and USB 2.0. THere’s an under-display optical fingerprint scanner along with an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors.

Realme X2 Pro hosts a non-removable 4000 mAh battery with 50W fast charging SuperVOOC support.  It is available in five different colors including Lunar White, Neptune Blue, Red Master Edition, and Gray Master Edition.

Best custom ROMs for Realme X2 Pro

Unofficial LineageOS 17.1

LineageOS is the prominently used custom ROM for any Android smartphone. Its popularity scale is such that even the unofficial LineageOS builds sell like hotcakes. XDA’s senior Developer – karthich mostwantedis maintaining the unofficial build of LineageOS 17.1 for the Realme X2 Pro. The ROM features almost all the features of LineageOS but requires a manual intervention to use VOLTE  services.

The ROM can be your daily driver featuring DC diming, Game Control, Toggle for display refresh rate, Ambient gestures, and all the device-specific features. In order to install the ROM, you need to downgrade the device to Colors 6.1. Moreover, users need to flash Gapps separately to get Google services on board.

Download UnOfficial LineageOS 17.1

Unofficial AOSiP 10

Are you a fan of stock Android? Then you need to flash the AOSiP ROM as it is an AOSP based ROM and does not carry any bloatware. It brings a whole lot of customization and personalization features. It is maintained by 4j17h, XDA Senior Member. AOSiP brings all the device-specific features like DC dimming, Game mode, Toggle for display, Screen off gestures, and Ambient gestures. However, there’s only a problem that SELinux is running permissively.

As like Unofficial LineageOS 17.1, this ROM also requires downgrade to ColorsOS 6.1 for a successful installation. The ROM is currently in Alpha mode.

Download Unofficial AOSiP 10 for Realme X2 Pro

Unofficial Mokee ROM

An unofficial Mokee build based on Android 10 is also available for Realme X2 Pro. It improves the usability of the ROM by bringing various useful features to the device. It brings minimal preinstalled apps to provide a good user experience. All the features of the ROM are working perfectly without any issue. However, you can enable VOLTE service by flashing a zip separately.

Unofficial Mokee ROM is also maintained by Karthick mostwanted. The user needs to flash Gapps separately to enjoy Google services. It also needs a downgraded version of ColorOS 6.1 firmware.

Download Unofficial Mokee ROM for Realme X2 Pro

Dirty Unicorns

It is an AOSP based project with a lot of customization features. Dirty Unicorn is currently available with all the phone-based features including DC dimming, Game mode, and others. SELinux is running in permissive mode, and FOD turns black when you touch it. However, it packs the latest April security patch and supports Ambient screen-off gestures.

The users need to flash VoLTE fix in order to use the service across network carriers. Moreover, the developer recommends installing NikGApps rather than the normal Gapps package.

Download Dirty Unicorn for Realme X2 Pro

These are some best custom ROMs available for the Realme X2 Pro. We will keep the listed updated, once any new ROM arrives.

Related: How to Install TWRP Recovery on Realme X2 Pro

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After waiting for over a few years, Poco finally launched Poco X2 featuring mid-range specifications. It competes against the Realme X2, Realme 6 Pro, and few other devices. The device has made its position in a highly competitive price segment with its spectacular specifications. Apart from the official software support, the device appears to be receiving love from third-party developers also. A lot of developers have developed custom ROMs for Poco X2.

Must See: POCO X2 price in India increased due to GST hike

There are several benefits of using custom ROMs as they tend to provide more customization options, efficient and performance-based tweaks. Moreover, the users can enjoy the bloatware-free experience on their respective smartphones. The developers have already revealed four custom ROMs, two custom kernels, unofficial TWRP, Google Camera port, and much more.

What is Custom ROM?

It is a non-official firmware for Android devices featuring some additional features and varied customization options. The user can extend the functionality of their phones.

Benefits of Custom ROMs

• Improved Performance
• Efficient Battery Life
• Updates based on latest Android version
• Seamless customization
• Root access
• Removal of Unnecessary bloatware

Poco X2 Specifications

Xiaomi made Poco a separate brand to address Poco fans with an affordable price smartphone. However, the company launched Poco X2 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU. The smartphone houses a beautiful 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and supports 129Hz refresh rate, 500nits brightness, and HDR10.

Poco X3 is available in three different storage variants of 64 GB +6 GB RAM, 128 GB + 6GB RAM and 256 GB + 8 GB RAM.

There’s a quad rear camera module with 64-megapixel primary sensor, an-8megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro, and another 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera on the front side.

Moreover, the user will get connectivity support such as WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, IR port, Radio, and USN 2.0. Poco X2 houses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and other sensors. A 4500 mAh battery with 27W fast charging is present on the device. It is available in Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple, and Phoenix Red colors.

Best Custom ROMs for Poco X2

We have compiled a list of best custom ROMs for Poco X2. A total of seven custom ROMs are now available for the Poco X2. Let’s go through each one of them:

CarbonROM

It’s the unofficial build of Carbon ROM that is made available for the Poco X2. The users can enjoy Android 10 based custom ROM filled with various features along with stability. The users need not flash the external Gapps separately as it carries in-built Google Apps. The ROM developers are frequently bringing updates for compatibility, stability, and fixes.

If you’re interested in testing the ROM, we suggest you head over the Download link below for proper instructions. However, the CarbonROM appears to be in the beta stage, but there’s no issue reported by users in recent times over its thread at XDA.

Download Carbon ROM for Poco X2

BlissROMs

It is another Android 10 based custom ROM available for Poco X2. It features various customization options with enhanced security measures and much more. The developers are working to improve the stability of the ROM for Poco X2. The interested users must have MIUI stock Official V11.0.6.0 ROM before opting for the Bliss ORM on Poco X2. The developers promptly address all the issues.

Make sure to have an unlocked bootloader before installing any custom ROMs.

Download BlissROMs for Poco X2

AOSiP ROM

It an AOSP based custom ROM available with tons of customization features, including hidden notification LED. There might be some bugs as currently, it is in the alpha build. A few users are reporting bugs with Bluetooth audio playback, slow fingerprint unlocks, and ghost touches. However, if you are still looking forward to use the AOSiP ROM and want to enjoy stock features, then you can download the ROM from the link below. Follow the instruction carefully and backup your data before installing.

Download AOSiP ROM for Poco X2

Paranoid Android

It is another Android 10 based custom ROM available in alpha for the Poxo X2. The users need not to externally flash Magisk, GApps, as it is already preinstalled. Paranoid Android comes with various customization features. The ROM is based on Code Aurora Forum Android base purely optimized for Qualcomm platforms. It also improves the performance, battery life, and functionality in comparison with AOSP code.

Currently, there are specific bugs such as SELinux is permissive, Lawnchair is present by default, Fingerprint sensor only works by tapping on it. Moreover, call audio, VoLTE, and VoWifi is currently not working. Furthermore, custom kernels are not yet supported.

Download Paranoid Android for Poco X2

Unofficial LineageOS 17.1

Being the most popular custom ROM, the users always go after the LineageOS for their smartphones. The users of Poco X2 can install the Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1. Apart from all the significant features which are working correctly, the ROM has minor issues. Precisely, SELinux is permissive in the ROM. It is compatible with all the Poco X2 variants. The users need to flash the GApps zip to get Google apps. There are many customization features that are part of the package. It works on stock kernel only. The ROm is currently in the beta version.

Download LineageOS for Poco X2 

Pixel Experience ROM

Are you a Pixel device lover? Then you would love to head that Pixel Experience ROM is now available for Poco X3. It packs all the Pixel wallpapers, apps, launchers, icons, fonts, and boot animation. It is based on Android 10 and brings stock-Android like experience for all the users. The users need not flash any external GApps zip as it is inbuilt in the ROM. The users who love to enjoy the build can head over to the link below.

Download Pixel Experience ROM for POCO X2

Xiaomi.eu ROM

If you’re missing some customization features on MIUI 11, then you can opt for Xiaomi.eu ROM. The ROM purely carries all the MIUI features and is localized for European markets. It is free from all the Xiaomi bloatware and advertisements. It is a useful facelift for Xiaomi’s MIUI ROM.

Download Xiaomi.eu ROM for Poco X2

These are 7 custom ROMs available for Poco X2 as of now. We will update the list as soon more ROMs arrive. If we missed any ROM, then let us know via the comments below.

Related: Redmi Note 9S vs POCO X2 vs Realme 6 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a successor of the Redmi Note 7 series. The Note series has always remained a success story for the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The new Redmi Note 8 is also on the same path and attaining new heights with every sale each month. The Note series popularity can be determined by the fact that 300,000 units were sold on the first sale day in China. The mid-range smartphone is a hit among the developing nations, including India and China. It even made its way to Europe and some other countries as well. We have picked some best custom ROMs available for Redmi Note 8.;

Must See: Xiaomi sold over 1 million units of the Redmi Note 8 series in a month in India

Every user has a different taste as some people buy Xiaomi smartphones to use the MIUI, whereas others often get it root and install custom ROMs. There are various benefits of using the custom ROM on Redmi Note 8. The third-party developers have baked some custom ROMs for the newly launched Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Advantages of Custom ROMs

• Root Access to Smartphone
• Ability to install/uninstall Bloatware
• Enhanced Performance
• Efficiency battery consumption.
• Ability to install custom MODs
• Customize each UI element.

Disadvantages of custom ROMs

• It voids warranty
• Time-consuming task
• Absence of proper support in future

Redmi Note 8 Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Chipset coupled with an Octa-Core processor with 4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 cores and another 4x cores clocked at 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver. The smartphone is available in multiple storage variants such as 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB. The interested users can easily expand the internal storage by inserting a microSD card up to 256 GB.

On the front, there’s a 6.3-inch display with a waterdrop notch sporting the resolution of 1080 x 234 pixels. The IPS LCD panel features a 409 PPI pixel density with an 81.7% screen-to-body ratio and carries Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a quad rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, a 2-megapixel macro, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.  The rear camera facilitated by features such as gyro-EIS, LED flash, HDR, and panorama.  A 13-megapixel front camera embeds in waterdrop notch for selfies and video calling.

It measures 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm and weighs 190 grams. In connectivity, there’s a WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Infrared, Radio, and USB 2.0 Type-C. A 4000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology is present in the device, and It is available in four different colors of Neptune Black Moonlight White, Space Black, and Nebula Purple.

List of best custom ROMs for Redmi Note 8

POSP

The Potato Open Sauce App is based on the AOSP source code. The developer aims to offer the best features for Android users by handpicking them. The ROM also carries certain unique features that make it better than the stock ROM. It features fully customizable Statusbar, Quick Settings, Notifications, and Lockscreen. Most importantly, it has the editable theme options allowing you to edit the icon, color, transparency, and style.

The buttons and gestures is also an improtant part of the POSP ROM. There are several other miscellaneous In-call vibrations, lawnchair Launcher, Aggressive Battery, Pattern grid, WPS, Device uptime, and Pin Scramble. It is stable ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie and is based on AOSP.

Almost every feature on the Redmi Note 8 will work flawlessly without any issue. Interested users can download and install the custom ROM from the link below. Make sure to follow the installation steps carefully.

Download

Pixel Experience ROM

Are you fed up with the MIUI and its bloatware? Then you must try the bloatware-free Pixel Experience ROM for Redmi Note 8 Pro. It packs Pixel device launchers, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animation. It is based on the Android 9.0 AOSP code.

All the features are running on WiFi, Ril, Mobile, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Bluetooth, FM radio, Fingerprint, Lights, Sound/Vibration, and VoLTE. However, there are specific issues with DT2W, Permissive Selinux. The user need not to flash Gapps as the Google services are bundled all together. The interested users can grab the ROM from the link below.

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These are some custom ROMs available for the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Over time, we will update the list once the smartphone receives support for some other custom ROM.

Related: Vivo S1 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 vs Realme 5 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Nokia was once the pioneer of the mobile industry, but due to its inability to evolve as per the demand made it fail. Thanks to the HMD Global – a Finnish Company that owns Nokia, grabbed the nerve of the users and launched several new Android-based Nokia Smartphones. For the past few years, the company has launched various smartphones, including the Nokia 7 Plus. It was launched last year, featuring mid-range specifications and features.

The Android One based smartphone was launched with Android 8.1 Oreo and later received the Android 9.0 Pie. The upgrade to Android 10 is also on books, but some users are looking for alternates as they are fed up from the stock Android experience. To cater to the demand, the third-party developers at XDA have developed several new Android 10 based custom ROMs for the Nokia 7 Plus.

Must See: Grab a new Android launcher to access important apps from anywhere with just a swipe

Nokia 7 Plus Specifications and Features

The Nokia 7 Plus features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD capacitive display waving the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and supports 403 ppi density along with a 77.2% screen-to-body ratio. It comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset coupled with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 512 GPU.

Nokia 7 Plus is available two different storage variants such as 4GB + 64 Gb and 6 GB + 64 GB internal storage. The storage can be expanded upto 256GB with a microSD card. In optics, the smartphone comes with a dual-camera module consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor with a 2x optical zoom. Further, there’s an inbuilt Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, and HDR support. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling.

The smartphone supports WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB 2.0.  Nokia 7 Plus hosts a 3800 mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery with 18W fast battery charging support. It is available in Black/Copper and White/Copper colors. There’s a rear fingerprint sensor for quick authentication.

Android 10 Features

Android 10 has fully refined the Android operating system by introducing upgrades to the core system. The security, performance, and support for next-gen technologies are part of the latest package. The features such as smart replies and focus mode are making the smartphone more intelligent.

Android 10 Features at a glance

• Live Caption: The Android 10 users need not convert audio messages into transcripts. The Android 10 has an inbuilt feature of Live Captions, and it will be available on Pixel smartphones this fall.
• Smart Reply: Android 9.0 Pie introduced a reply from the notification bar, and Android 10 has moved a bit further with smart replies. It will offer recommended user actions once they receive a message.
• Dark Mode: How anyone can forget about teh Dark Mode? It is the hottest feature right now, and many users are looking for dark alternates of the primarily used apps. Apart from the apps, the Android 10 offers official native Android dark mode. The user can switch to dark moe across all apps with a single toggle.
• Improved Sound: Unlike the older versions, Android now offers the users to tweak the output of their smartphones. They can filter background noise and fine-tune the audio.
• Gesture Navigation: Gesture Navigation is now the internal part of Android. The users can go back and forth with more fluid gestures. It enhances the overall user experience by introducing smooth and straightforward gestures.
• Enhanced privacy controls: Android 10 has made the user driver of its data. All the data privacy-related settings have been accumulated in a single place. The users can easily manage ads, apps, and web activity settings from a single location.
• Security Updates: Ahead of Project Treble, the Android 10 security updates will be rolled out via regular Google Play System updates.

Similarly, there are many other advancements in Android 10. These features are the reason that users are looking for Android 10 based custom ROMs.

Learn more about Android 10 

List of Android 10 based Custom ROMs for Nokia 7 Plus

Most of the Custom ROMs are free from Bug. These can be used as daily drivers for the Nokia 7 Plus. If you got any issue while using the ROM, you can directly contact the developer or post the topic in the respective threads.

Pixel Experience

The Pixel Experience ROM is known for its features extracted from Pixel devices. The Pixel phone launcher, wallpapers, icons, and ringtones are part of teh Pixel Experience ROM. It is designed to offer maximum stability and security for the users. The developer always builds the ROM to enhance the overall functioning of the device.

All the features such as WiFi, Ril, Mobile data, double-tap to wake, Adaptive brightness, dark theme, flashlight, camera, VoLTE, Selixnux are working without any issue. The fingerprint issue has also been resolved via the latest update, and now there are no known issues for the ROM. It will work flawlessly on your Nokia 7 Plus.

Follow the links below if you are interested in flashing the Pixel Experience ROM on your device.

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HavocOS 3.0

HavocOS 3.0 is based on the AOSP code and is inspired by Google Pixel. It has refined Material Design 2 UI that is well accepted by the users. Apart from the Android 10 and Pixel-based features, the ROM also incorporates additional customization options.

All the features like WiFi, RIL, display gestures, adaptive brightness, dark theme, ambient display, flashlight, camera, VoLTE, and fingerprint sensor are working on HavocOS 3.0. The user needs to flash Gapps externally to enable Google services. However, the developer has rectified all the issues on the ROM.

HavocOS 3.0 supports stock kernel, so make sure you’re using the same kernel before installing the ROM. Before installing, make sure to read all the instructions carefully by heading over to the link below.

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LineageOS 17.0 Unofficial

LineageOS provides support for maximum Android devices. It’s basic code and support attracts the users to install LineageOS on their devices. LineageOS 17.0 unofficially support Nokia 7 Plus. It is a free and open-source ROM vast number of smartphones. It was forked out of the CyanogenMod in 2016 and rebranded the project as LineageOS.

LineageOS 17.0 is based on Android 10 and will pack all the features of the latest Android. It will extend support for Wi-Fi direct printing, call recording on support, phone calls, and Systrance Android Studio Tool. All the features are working on teh LineageOS 17.0.

The users need to flash Gapps externally if they need Google services. The link to download the ROM can be found below.

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These are some Android 10 custom ROMs available for Nokia 7 Plus. However, it is not confirmed whether the Nokia 7 plus will get the Android 10 update or not, but the stable custom ROMs are always there at the service of the device owners. In the future, if any new custom ROM arrives, then we will surely add it to our list.

Related: HMD Global releases statement regarding Nokia 7 Plus alleged “data breach”

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Asus launched the Zenfone Max Pro M2 last year in December with magnanimous specifications and features. It is a mid-range smartphone priced around $250 in India and some other countries. It came with Android 8.1 Oreo and recently received an Android 9.0 Pie upgrade. However, the company has not made it clear whether the device will receive the Android 10 upgrade or not. In the meantime, third-party developers have started working on the custom ROMs for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 using the AOSP code.

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 Pro is the most popular budget smartphone from Asus. Many owners are expecting the Asus to deliver the Android 10 upgrade for the device, but they are not sure as Asus’s record has remained pathetic in providing the latest updates. The Android-based third-party development seems to be the only window for Aus Zenfone Max Pro M2.

There are various new advancements, and several new features are adjoined in Android 10. After a wait for over the years, Google has finally made Dark Theme official in Android 10. Other features such as live captions, full-on gestures, focus mode, smart reply everywhere, new parental controls, and edge-to-edge gestures.

Key Features Android 10

Digital Wellbeing

Android 10 focuses on the digital wellbeing project. The search engine giant has added the following features to promote digital wellbeing.

• Focus Mode – It is the best way to black distractions. This mod allows users to limit the use of apps either by blocking them or pausing temporarily.
• Family link – It can help to build healthy habits. The users can establish limits on the kid’s devices. It helps manage apps and content restrictions.

Security

Android 10 features several security tweaks to enhance overall data security.

• Faster Security updates – Android 10 allows quicker and easier security updates. The Google Play Stem update patches security and privacy bugs.
• Privacy Controls – Android 10 induces smarter controls to adjust all your privacy settings. A single place to control all your privacy-related issues.

Next-Generation tech support

• Foldables support – The new Android version provides native support to foldable devices that fold, flex, and move faster.
• 5G Support -It also incorporates 5G support for the supported devices. The internal APIs of Android 10 can easily control the next-generation connection technology.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Specifications

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 carries a 6.26-inch display featuring 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution, 403 PPI density, and 82% screen-to-body ratio. The device hosts Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect from frequent falls. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 is coupled with 3/4/6 GB RAM configurations on the device. The gaming is handled with the inbuilt Adreno 512 GPU.

The smartphone is available in different storage options including 3GB + 32 GB, 4 GB + 64 GB and 6 GB + 64 GB. In the camera department, the smartphone consists of a dual rear module consistent with a 12 MP primary lens, and a 5-megapixel secondary lens. On the front, there’s a 13-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calling. Other features such as LED flash, HDR and panorama are inclusive in teh device.

In connectivity, the smartphone supports WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, FM Radio, MicroUSB 2.0. The fingerprint sensor on the back, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors are present in the device. The smartphone can withstand a couple of days without charging with its huge Mi-Po 5000 MAh battery. It supports 10W fast charging technology. It is available in Blue and titanium colors.

Note: The Android-based custom ROMs are currently in the early stages of developement. It is recommended not to install these custom ROMs if the Zenfone Max Pro M2 is your daily driver, as there might be some bugs and issues.

List of Best Custom ROMs for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

Asus has always remained behind other OEMs in providing the latest updates. The track record of Asus is making the users of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 switch to third-party ROMs based on Android 10. Let’s see what’s in there for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2:

SuperiorOS Phoenix

It is the first stable ROM based on Android 10 available for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2. It is based on the AOSP code and several other customizable features. The developer confirms the presence of minimal features to fulfill the user’s demands these days. All the features, including WiFI, Bluetooth, Network, Mobile data, hotspot, and camera, are working.

There are two ways to install the SuperiorOS Phoenix on Zenfone Max Pro M2. The users can choose either clean flash the ROM by wiping the whole system, data, cache, and Dalvik partitions, or they need to overlap the existing data by merely flashing the latest build. The Gapps need to be installed externally after flashing the ROM. If you’re interested in installing SuperiorOS Phoenix on your device, then follow the download link below.

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ArrowOS 10.0

Arrow OS is becoming popular custom ROM for most of the devices due to its aggressive support. The AOSP/CAF based ROM packs various additional customization option. The aim is to make UI clean, simple, and neat for the users. It is based on Android 10 with Linux 4.0 kernel.

Before installing the ArrowOS 10.0 on Asus Xenfone Max Pro M2, the user should upgrade the device to the latest Android Pie-based firmware. Additional Gapp flash is required to use Google services after installing the ArrowOS. The ORM is currently in the beta stage. So, there might be some minor issues or bugs which can hapmper smooth experience of the ROM. The interested usres can install the ROm by following the link below.

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 Pixel Experience Official

The Pixel Experience ROM is always known for its resemblance to the Pixel devices. It features the Pixel device launchers, ringtones, wallpapers, and other features. Several other goodies enhance the user’s experience. Th Pixel Experience ROM is available both on the conventional AOSP build and the CAF build also.

Specific minor bugs won’t hinder our experience using the pixel Experience ROM. The original thread of the ROM consists of Android 9 based ORM, and the user needs to head over to the appropriate reply to find the Android 10 based Pixel Experience ROM version.

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NitrogenOS Official 

After serving the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 users, the developers have now shifted the base to Android 10. The interested users can grab the Android 10 based NitrogenOS from the link below. It features several tweaks alongside the Android 10 features. The mods for CPU, display, and media experience is intact in the latest version.

The users need to follow the thread to get the Android 10 based Nitrogen OS build.

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These are some best custom ROMs that are compatible with the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2. We will update the list once support for more ROMs arrives in the meantime. If you get any issue while installing the ROMs, then do let us know via the comments below.

Read More: ASUS rolls out Pie update to Zenfone Max Pro (M1) globally, updates Max Pro (M2) too

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The most popular Moto G series device – Moto G5 Plus has received some love from the third-party development community over at XDA. The device has received Android 10 based Arrow OS and a few other custom ROMs support. As far as the official support is concerned, the Motorola has stopped the development for Moto G5 Plus after rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo. Moreover, its been more than six months since the device has received the latest security patch. After a single significant upgrade, Motorola forgot this mid-range device that received considerable sales in 2017.

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After blooming third-party support for Android 9.0 based custom ROMs, now the developers are eagerly participating in Android 10 development for Moto G5 Plus. XDA developers are cooking some ROMs and MODs, especially for the Moto G5 Plus. We have made a list of the best Android 10 based custom ROMs for Moto G5 Plus.

What’s new in Android 10?

The Android 10 brings various new features and advancements that will make Moto G5 Plus beast once again. It features advanced security features, smart reply from notifications, new gesture navigation, and much more. The popular and most awaited Dark Theme is also part of the latest package. The enhanced privacy controls will allow users to choose data to be shared with apps. The support for advanced technologies such as 5G and foldable tech is also onboard for Android devices.

There will be some added customizability features, mods, and tweaks that will become a part of Android 10 custom ROMs.

Moto G5 Plus Specifications

The Motorola’s Moto G5 Plus was launched in February 2017 with competitive hardware in the mid-range market. It packs 5.2-inch IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen supporting 16M colors and protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display features a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with 424 pixels per inch density. Moto G5 Plus is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset featuring an octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 506 GPU.

In the camera department, the smartphone holds a single 12-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is present on the front side for video calling.  In Conencctivty, there;s a WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, FM Radio and microUSB 2.0 connector. It featured a fingerprint sensor on the front side along with other sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, and compass. The came in different storage variants of 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage.

It comes with a non-removable Li-ion 3000 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It is available in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold colors. Moto G5 Plus measures 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm and weighs 155 grams.

Note: These custom ROMs are in the early stages of development, so there might be few bugs and issues. We advise the users to these ROMs only if the phone is not your daily driver. 

List of best Android 10 based custom ROMs

These custom ROMs will carry Android 10 as well as the ROM based custom features also. The users can choose the best ROM based on its features and support.

ArrowOS

It is the first and the foremost Android 10 based custom ROM for Moto G5 Plus. ArrowOS is based on AOSP and CAF projects. The developers aim to provide a neat, clean, and simple experience for the users. There are a lot more inbuilt features that is bundled with the ArrowOS.

Most of the improtant features like Calls, Data, VoLTE, Wifi, and Bluetooth are working without any issues on teh device. However, there’s some glitch with the Selinux Permissive and encryption. The camera is almost workable but needs a little improvement as the flashlight only works with the camera, the standard toggle for a flashlight is not working.

To install the ArrowOS, the user needs to install the latest stock Android 8.1 Oreo-based firmware on the device. It is based on Android 10 and is currently in the beta stage. The interested users can hit the download link below to install the custom ROM. It is advised to follow all the steps carefully. Otherwise, your device may brick.

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Pixel Experience

After LineageOS, the Pixel Experience OS has support for almost every famous device. The Pixel Experience ROM is based on the AOSP code and exports some features from the Pixel devices to non-pixel smartphones. The ROM inbuilt the Pixel launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations. The developers want to offer stability and security along with all the latest features on Pixel Experience ROM.

Moto G5 Plus users can easily enjoy the Pixel Experience as most of the features such as WiFi, RIL, Mobile data, GPS, NFC, Sound, Fingerprint reader, and Lights are working flawlessly. However, there are specific issues with the Magisk module. Gapps or Google Apps are inclusive in the Pixel Experience ROM, so you need not flash externally.

It is currently in the beta stage and features Android 10 base code with October 2019 security patch. It can be installed via the link below.

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HavocOS 3.0 Unofficial

Moto G5 Plus users can also install the unofficial Havoc OS 3.0 that is based on the AOSP code. It features a refined Material Design 2 UI that looks pretty clean.

There are specific issues like the navigation bar gets disappeared on the first boot, which needs a reboot or restarts before it starts working regularly. Similarly, there’s glitch around the flashlight. It works fine with the camera, but the flashlight toggle is not working. Other issues are Selinux Permissive, and Encryption is not working. Apart from these issues, all the features, including WiFi, GPS, Fingerprint reader, Bluetooth, Sound, Lights, and Mobile data, are working perfectly fine.

A separate Gapps zip needs to be flashed on the ROM if the users want Google services on the device. HavocOS 3.0 is currently in the beta stage and is based on Android 10. For instructions and download files, follow the download link below.

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These are some best custom ROMs that are available for the Moto G5 Plus. These ROMs are not yet stable, but in the next few months, all the bugs and issues will fade way after respective updates. We will update the list, whenever a new update about the custom ROMs for Moto G5 Plus arrives. Until then, stay connected with GizmoChina!

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is always keen to garner more and more sales with its competitive pricing of mid-range smartphones. They are also working to improve on the software support, but still, many users prefer custom ROMs over the stock Android present on the Xiaomi Mi A3. Being a device running on Android One Program, it will soon get the Android 10 Update. The Xiaomi has also confirmed about the Android 10 update hitting Xiaomi Mi A3 devices this month.

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If you don’t wish to use the stock Android experience, then you have various options to switch to the Android 10 custom ROMs available for the Xiaomi Mi A3 device. The users can easily customize the software for more features and can even optimize the performance of the smartphone using custom ROMs. There are many advantages of the custom ROMs, which can surely improve the overall usability of the Xiaomi Mi A3.

What is Custom ROM?

It is a custom phone firmware that enables the user to get customized features without any hassle. Android being an open-source platform, it allows the third-party developers to build customized ROMs by editing the existing code and then recompiling it for the wide variety of devices. It enables root access of the phone, enables to customize of the boot animation, themes, and User Interface and upgrades the Android version. Here we have listed some best advantages of the custom ROMs.

Advantages:

• Easy Full-System backups
• Flash image file on the device.
• Adds the ability to remove bloatware from the stock ROM.
• Supports underclock and overclock of the processor.
• Quickly flash custom ROM, MOD, Framework.
• Support to quickly flash the Xposed and Magisk Framework.
• Easy installation of SUperSu and Magisk for rooting
• Ability to wipe cache and data.

Xiaomi Mi A3 specifications

Xiaomi Mi A3 was launched in July 2019 with a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen having 720 x 1560 pixels resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is powered with Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset and coupled with Adreno 610 GPU. The device comes in different storage variants of 4 GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128 GB and 6 GB + 128 GB. However, the user can even expand the storage up to 256 GB with a microSD card.

In optics, the smartphones carry a triple rear camera module featuring a 48 MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 32MP selfie shooter is present on the front for video calling and other face-unlock features.

Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with  WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio and USB Type-C. The under-display fingerprint sensor can easily authenticate your device. It comes with a 4030 Non-Removable battery with an 18W fast charging technology.

Let’s see the best Android 10 custom ROMs available for Xiaomi  Mi A3.

List of best Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 custom ROMs

Android 10 engulfs various new features, including the Dark Mode, Smart Reply, enhanced location and privacy tools, Incognito mode for Google Maps, Focus Mode, Live Caption, edge-to-edge gestures, Digital Wellbeing and many other changes. Many new APIs have been integrated for developers to facilitate the new features on Android 10.

The support for foldable devices is also incorporated into the new Android version. It will help the upcoming foldable devices to fit inside the port view easily. The 5G support is also built in the Android 10. To enjoy all these features, check the below-mentioned custom ROMs for Mi A3.

Pixel Experience ROM

The name speaks itself. Pixel Experience ROM borrows features from the Pixel devices. All the Pixel goodies including a launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations of the Pixel devices. It is based on AOSP and offers maximum stability for the users to enjoy the new features. The developers aim to provide a stable and secure environment for Android devices to work flawlessly with Pixel devices.

It is based on Android 10, and most of the features such as WiFi, RIL, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Bluetooth, Lights, GPS are working flawlessly. All the known bugs have been fixed in recent updates. The user need not to flash Gapps as it is inclusive of the ROM itself. It can be installed directly from both the Fastboot and Recovery. Before installing the Pixel Experience ORM, make sure you are on the latest ROM firmware of Xiaomi Mi A3.  You can download the ROM from the link below.

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Atom OS ROM 

It is based on AOSP and includes Google Apps such as the launcher, icons, fonts, and wallpapers. Most of the features are working, and all the known issues have been fixed. The features such as Fingerprint on display, Bluetooth, and WIFi are working without a problem. The latest version fo the Atom OS includes the October security patch.

It can be easily installed after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP recovery. Read the installation instruction before installing the Atom OS ROM. You can download the Atom OS ROM from the link below.

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Paranoid Android Quartz Alpha

The Paranoid Android Quartz Alpha is a special version of the Paranoid ROM based on Android 10. It is designed by Hampus Olsson, who is a multi-disciplinary artist famous for beautiful pieces of artwork. He has refined the UI of the Paranoid Android to look more artistic. The ROM also incorporates Abstruct app, which is home to all the Paranoid Android wallpapers.

This ROM is in alpha stage and carries some bugs which make it difficult for daily users to install it. The SafetyNet is not working on the Xiaomi Mi A3. The user needs to install Orange Fox recovery to install the Paranoid Android ROM. It does not include the Google services by default, and the user needs to flash Gapps zip to install it. The user should have installed the latest firmware version on Mi A3. The link to get the ROM is below.

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These are some Android 10 based custom ROMs that are available for Xiaomi Mi A3. We will update the list with new Android 10 ROMs. If you have any recommendations, then do let us know via the comments below.

Related: How to root Xiaomi Mi A3 using patched boot image and Magisk

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OnePlus is known for its fast premium smartphones, along with the top-notch support. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer facilitates third-party development as it does not void warranty even if the user roots the OnePlus smartphone. However, any internal damage due to rooting is not covered under warranty. Thanks to such support for external development that is allowing the old OnePlus devices to enjoy the Android 10 experience via custom ROMs.

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Android 10 upgrade is underway for several new and old Android smartphones. OnePlus 5/5T are also on the boat to receive the Android 10 update by Q2 2020. Such a long wait time is making users switch to Android 10 custom ROMs on OnePlus 5 and 5T. These phones were launched in 2017 with Android Nougat and were later upgraded to Android Oreo and then Android Pie. Since both the devices have become old and already received three significant upgrades, now the users have to wait a bit longer before the new Android update hits their devices.

Android 10 Features

Google officially rolled out the Android 10 last month with several upgrades and enhancements. A lot of refinement has taken place in the Android 10 over its predecessor. The new features include polished system UI, new gesture navigations, location control, improved privacy, and lot more. The support for several new technologies such as 5G, foldable tech, and AR are also built in the latest version. Many new APIs are part of the Android 10 package. A long-awaited dark theme is also a part of the latest and the greatest Android version.

Key features

• Security Features – Android 10 comes with new security features, which enhances the overall security of the device.
• Smart Reply – In Android 9, a feature to reply from the notification bar was added. Whereas, in Android 10 the functionality is extended with auto-responses or action in the Facebook Messenger.
• New Gesture Navigation – The system is now smoother and faster with the new gesture navigation.
• Dark Theme – Much awaited system-wide dark theme is part of the new Android version. It is aimed to reduce eye strain during low-light environments.
• Privacy controls – To enhance the privacy of the overall system, Android 10 allows users to choose the data that will be shared.
• 5G Support – In 2020, many carriers across different countries will rollout 5G support. So the Google has already rolled out support for it in the Android 10.
• Foldable Display – In the future, many foldable devices are making its way to the market. Google has rolled foldable display support to make those devices fully compatible with the Android 10

There are many changes that the OnePlus 5/5T users will like on Android 10 custom ROM.

OnePlus 5 and 5T specifications

Both the smartphones were launched back in 2017 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 onboard paired with 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM. OnePlus 5 embeds a 5.5-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a 401 PPI pixel density. However, a 6.01 full HD Optic AMOLED display having 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution with an 18:9 aspect ratio is available on the OnePlus 5T. Both the devices are protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Both devices carry a dual rear camera and a single front camera. Specifically, the OnPlus 5T sports a 16-megapixel Sony IMX398 sensor having an aperture of f/1.7 and another 20-megapixel sensor. On the other sie, OnePlsu 5 hosts a dual rear camera with a  16-megapixel primary sensor and another 20-megapixel Sony IMX350 sensor. A 3300 mAh non-removable battery is seen on both the devices with Dash charge fast charging technology. OnePlus 5 and 5T are currently running on Android 9.1 Pie and is slated to receive the Android 10 update by Q2 2020.

There are several custom ROMs that are currently in testing mode. We will keep adding more custom ROMs once the development starts. Let’s check the best Android 10 based custom ROMs for OnePlus 5 and 5T.

List of Android 10 custom ROMs for OnePlus 5/5T

crDroid Android

It is an Android 10 based custom ROM that is in the beta stage with a few bugs. The features such as WiFi, GPS, Camera, HW Encryption, Sound, LTE, and others are working fine without any issue. However, there’s a voice issue over calls, but you can quickly fix it by disabling the microphone permission for the Google app. All other major issues were fixed in the latest 28th September build.

The users can easily customize battery styles, live volume steps, and others. It is recommended to flash Gapps to get Google services on your device. It needs TWRP custom recovery, and the device should be on OxygenOS 9.0.9 firmware version. In the upcoming few months, the ROM is expected to become stable for both the OnePlus 5 and 5T. You can download the crDroid from the download below.

Download for OnePlus 5 / OnePlus 5T

Pixel Experience (AOSP for OnePlus 5T)

As the name suggests, the Pixel Experience ROM grabs most of its features from Pixel devices. It is AOSP based ROM with some goodies from Pixel devices such as the launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations. The developer’s aim is to provide a stable and secure environment for non-pixel devices.

The Pixel Experience ROM for OnePlus 5T is based on Android 10 with specific bugs. The features like WiFi, RIL, GPS, Camera, Camcorder, Bluetooth, NFC, Lights, Fingerprint Reader, and RIL are working precisely. Some people have issues with SIM card detection, Bluetooth, and Alert Slider. The user needs not to flash the Gapps additionally. The Pixel Experience ROM carries Septemeber 2019 security patch.

Download for OnePlus 5T

LineageOS 17.0 for OnePlus 5T

It is the most supported custom ROM available for Android devices. It is based on the Android Open Source Project with some extra contributions from third-party developers. The LenageOS 17.0 runs on Android 10 and supports different frameworks and mods such as supersu, magisk, Xposed, custom kernels, etc.

The interested users can download the LineageOS 17.0 for OnePlus 5T from the link below.

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Currently, these are the only ROMs for OnePlus 5 and 5T, which are based on Android 10. We update the article when more ROMs arrive. If you have any recommendations, then do let us know via the comments below. Until then, stay connected with us for more!

Related: OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T gets screen recorder, Fnatic mode and more

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Google officially unveiled the Android 10 last month with improved features and enhancements. The new iteration includes features such as dark mode, new system UI, new gesture navigation, improved privacy, and location control. The foldable display support and enhanced security are also part of the Android 10. There are a lot more improvements that are forcing users to switch to the Android 10 as soon as possible.

Read More: How to Install TWRP and Root OnePlus 3 and 3T using SuperSU?

The official support for Android 10 on OnePlus 3/3T was limited to Android 9.0 Pie, and now users are dependent on third-party development. Being a device from the pro-development manufacturer, there would be ample support for Android 10 based custom ROMs for OnePlus 3/3T. It’s been just a month since the launch of the Android 10 source code, and the developers have minted several Android 10 based custom ROMs for OnePlus 3 and 3T.

OnePlus 3/3T Specs

As far as the specs are concerned, the OnePlus 3 comes packed with a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16 million colors. The display supports a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution along with the Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It is powered with Snapdragon 820 chipset coupled with a quad-core chipset and Adreno 530 GPU. The device is available in different storage variants of 64GB internal and 6GB storage.

In optics, the device comes with a single 16MP primary sensor with LED flash, HDR and panorama features. There’s an 8MP selfie camera on the front for video calling and selfies. In sensors, the company dwelled a fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, and compass. The phone hosts a 3000 mAh battery with fast Dash charging technology.

On the other hand, OnePlus 3T differs in terms of chipset, camera, and battery configuration. It features Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 instead of Snapdragon 820 and a 16 MP camera on the rear side. However, there’s a 16 MP camera on the front side for selfies. A 3400 mAh battery powers the device to sustain a whole day.

Let’s see which are the best custom ROMs are available for OnePlus 3 and 3T.

Best Android 10 Custom ROMs for OnePlus 3 and 3T 

Lineage OS 17.0

It is the world-famous Android firmware distribution available widely for Android devices. The Lineage OS 17.0 is based on the latest Android 10 AOSP code and with extra contributions from many people. It is designed to improve the performance and reliability over the stock Android device. LineageOS is always known for its continued support and bug-free experience.

However, LineageOS 17.0 is currently in the Alpha stage and carries bugs and issues. As of now, LineageOS 17.0 is missing features such as WiFi display, SELinux permissive, and backup tools. It will work as expected if installed on the stock kernel.  The user needs to flash the GApps package to get access to Google services. You can flash the LineageOS 17.0 by visiting the link below. Make sure to follow all the steps carefully. Otherwise, your device may get bricked.

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MSMS Xtended XQ Release v2.5 (Android 10)

It is the most fully stable ROM based on Android 10 for OnePlus 3 and 3T. The MSM Xtended carries all the features blended from different ROMs for a better user experience. It features all the OnePlus based features such as Awesome Slider, OnePlus gestures, DIsplay Calibration, Panel Modes, and high brightness mode. Apart from these essential features, the ROM packs status bar tweaks, animation, button customizations, gestures, lock screen settings, navigation tweaks, Power menu, Quick Settings, and many other options.

It is based on the Android 10 AOSP code and is fully stable with all features working. It also needs separate Gapps installation after the ROM installation to let Google services work. Grab the MSM Extended for OnePlus 3 and 3T by hitting the link below.

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Nitrogen OS Beta

Nitrogen OS Beta is bundled with amazing features along with the native Android 10 support. It features a stock Android-like experience, which makes it fast and stable. It is also available for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Nitrogen OS is currently in testing and may carry some bugs.

The features such as Screen on Time without secure start-up and Selinux is not working. It is based on AOSP, CM, Pure, DM, and OmniROM. TWRP is needed to flash the NitrogenOS Beta on OnePlus 3 and 3T. It even carries the optimal kernel’s configuration for performance and battery saving. You can install this feature-rich custom ROM by heading to the link below.

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These are the only Android 10 custom ROMs for OnePlus 3 and 3T. We hope you may have found the correct version of the ROM for your device. If you have any recommendations to add to the list, please do let us know by commenting below.

Related: How to Unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 3 and 3T?

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Xiaomi has become a prominent player in the smartphone market. They are globally on top of the smartphone market. Precisely, the company commands over 28.3% of the Indian smartphone market reports IDC in the recent listing. Amid the global fallout of smartphone sales, these numbers are boosting the internal environment of the Chinese smartphone maker. Xiaomi’s idea to provide affordable smartphones with consistent quality and support is doing magic for the company.

On the same lines, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro at quite an attractive price featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. To make it a performance beast, the company added a 4GB RAM with 64GB Internal Storage. There’s a dual-camera module with a 48-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary camera on the rear side. Another 13-megapixel front camera is also present on the front side for beautiful selfies and video calling. A 4000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support is kith and kin for the extensive usage anytime throughout the day. It runs on MIUI 10 with Android 9.0 Pie over the top. In connectivity, the user will get 4G VoLTE, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, etc.

The exceeded expectations and overwhelming response led the Xiaomi to ship 15 million units of the Redmi Note 7 series in the first six months. After remaining on the flash sale for some months, finally, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is now available on open sale from Mi Online/Offline stores and other partner stores.

Xiaomi devices are also known for their massive third party development. Xiaomi is among Android OEMs, which supports third-party development by releasing the source code of the smartphones. Similarly, there’s a massive Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro support for custom ROMs, Kernels and other Mods. We have compiled a list of some best custom ROMs for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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What are custom ROMs?

Custom ROMs are custom firmware which allows users to customize every feature. These ROMs support various MODs, Kernels and there are multiple advantages of using custom ROMs. Primarily, it helps to eliminate unnecessary apps from the device. The user can tweak the system by customizing the settings menu an every other UI element. Other advantages:

• Brings the ability to overclock the system.
• Enable root settings with a built-in toggle.
• New Features via new Android versions.

Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible for any damage to data and device. It will also void your warranty. You may proceed at your own risk.

Steps to install custom ROM for Redmi Note 7 Pro

Please follow the steps below to install the custom ROM for Redmi Note 7 Pro.

1. Unlock the bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro.
2. After successful unlocking, flash TWRP file recovery and root the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Pre-Requisites:

• Charge your device up to 60% for smooth installation.
• Backup important data on any external media.

List of Best Custom ROMs for Redmi Note 7 Pro

There are various custom ROMs available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. We have listed some best of those custom ROMs.

Pixel Experience

Are you looking for Pixel experience on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro? Then you can enjoy the Pixel look with the Pixel Experience custom ROM. It is based on the Android Open Source Project with all Google Apps installed. The Custom ROM carries improved launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations. It is based on Android 9.0 Pie and is the most stable ROM for Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Things Working:

• Mobile data
• GPS
• Camera
• Flashlight
• Camcorder
• Bluetooth
• FMRadio
• Fingerprint reader
• Lights
• Sound/vibration
• Facelock

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LineageOS 16

A popular custom ROM with support for almost every popular Android device. After the demise of CyanogenMOD, the LineageOS was forked out with the same source code. It is the most widely used custom ROM for Android devices.

LineageOS 16 for Redmi Note 7 Pro is stable and is built on the top of Android 9.0 Pie. All the new luxuries of Android 9.0 Pie like New Quick Settings UI, Advanced Battery Optimisation, AI Support, Notch Support, and various other things are available on the LineageOS 16. Interested users can download the LineageOS from the Download link below.

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crDroid OS

It is a custom ROM built on the stock Android with improved performance and reliability. It carries several features which will aid customizability on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. It is fully stable ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie. It is a blend of best features from AOSPA, SlimROM, SlimROM, and others.

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Havoc OS v2.8

It is another iteration of teh Google Pie software with refined Material design 2. Havoc OS binds features which are not available on any other ROM. The list of features includes several Pixel devices UIs, Substratum support, OTA support, Micro-G support, Lockscreen, and charging animation. Full-Proof customization is available for notification bar. Interested users can change clock settings, battery bar, network traffic indicator, and other functions

It carries beautiful Hyperion Launcher along with one-handed mode. Navigation gestures, Quick settings, Expanded desktop, etc. Unlike the Pixel Experience ROM, the user needs to flash GApps separately. Make sure to wipe System, Vendor, Data and Dalvik Cache before flashing the Firmware & ORM on redmi Note 7 Pro.

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Resurrection Remix P

The Resurrection Remix P also derivers the source code from LineageOS, SlimROMs, Omni and original Remix ROM build. It is a combination of all the significant features, customizability from different ROMs. The developer has developed a lot from the users’ demands. Resurrection has purely integrated most of the new features which were once tweaked with the mod.

GApps package needs to be flashed separately after installing the Resurrection Remix ROM. It is a stable ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie and requires MIUI Stable Firmware before flashing.

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AOSP Extended ROM

As the name suggests, it is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) providing stock UI/UX experience. The users can enjoy the smooth stock experience with various outstanding features. It features extra features over the AOSP. The ROM aims to provide all the common features in a single ROM.

The developers are open for any suggestions on their Telegram community. It features DU Font Engine, Live Display, One-Handed UI, Expanded Desktop, Notification Intervals, QS Quick Pulldown, Immersive Mode message, toast Icon, etc. There are uncountable features present on the AOSP Extended ROM. It also needs GApps flashing after the installation.

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Bootleggers ROM

It is an aftermarket firmware with code derived from AOSP and LineageOS. The aim is to bring the most useful apps under the same umbrella. It a stable ROM packed with custom Wallpapers, ringtones, fonts, and themes. It comes with inbuilt battery LED, QS Rows and Columns, different recent styles, etc. It’s another choice to install the Android 9.0 Pie on your device.

The Bootleggers ROM needs Peter’s TWRP. Also, keep in mind to wipe system, data, vendor cache, and Dalvik cache before proceeding.

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CandyRoms

The Candy9 is based on Android 9.0 Pie with customizability, regular updates, and security patches. The developers are reluctant to provide fixes for any problem with regular updates. The abundance of features on the Candy ROM makes it a better choice for users who love to enjoy new customizations. Rootless Substratum support makes it even better. It also comes with features such as night light, prevents accidental wake up, Candy Sweetener Device, SystemUI Tuner, etc.

Before flashing the new firmware, wipe clean and format data. Make sure to flash GApps after flashing the firmware.

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These are some best custom ROMs for Redmi Note 7 Pro. Most of the Custom ROMs are stable and are based on Android 9.0 Pie. Please keep in mind to check the installation steps carefully by heading to the respective download links in the article. Any mistake can land you in trouble, so make sure to backup before flashing any custom ROM. Any suggestions are welcome via the comments section below.

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OnePlus 7 Pro is arguably one of the best flagship smartphones you can buy in 2019. It only took 5 years for OnePlus to compete in the big league. OnePlus phones are popular for their home-grown OxygenOS but there are some power users who are interested in more customization. Hence, we have compiled a list of the best custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro as of H1 2019.

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most ambitious as well as the costliest device from the house of OnePlus. The phone drops the notch from the previous generation(OnePlus 6T) and the display resolution is now bumped up to QHD+ with 90Hz refresh rate. The front camera which was present in the notch is now replaced with a pop-up module, a trend started by its sister company Vivo. Also, it comes with UFS 3.0 storage, first in the segment when launched.

Coming to the common aspects of similar flagships, the 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 coupled with either 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. The back of the phone is made of glass, whereas the sides are metal. The phone follows the same back design established by the OnePlus 6 except for the triple camera setup. The Warp charge from the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition returns with a 4,000 mAh battery to run the show.

Pre-requisites for installing Custom ROMs:

• Unlock the Bootloader of OnePlus 7 Pro
• Install Custom Recovery like TWRP on OnePlus 7 Pro

List of Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro

Havoc-OS

Havoc-OS is notably the best custom ROM for any smartphone these days. It comes with so many additional features and customization options that are cherry-picked from other custom ROMs. Thus, Havoc-OS is the best custom ROM for OnePlus 7 Pro if you want almost everything. Going by the views and posts on XDA forums, it is the most installed ROM by OnePlus 7 Pro users.

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Pixel Experience

Pixel Experience is the only ROM that provides you with the vanilla experience of Pixel software and features with some additional options. If you are a Pixel fan, then it is the go-to ROM for your OnePlus 7 Pro. However, if you are used to OxygenOS, then Pixel Experience is a big no as it lacks many useful features. Simply, it is the best no-nonsense custom ROM for any smartphone unless you care about heavy customizations and functionalities.

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AOSiP (Android Open Source illusion Project)

AOSiP is purely based on AOSP but comes with some additional features and customization options of its own. Thus, if you are looking for an AOSP-based custom ROM with some useful features, then AOSiP is a must-try. However, the current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro have some bugs related to Magisk 19.3, WiFi calling, and Android Auto screen flicker. But these bugs are expected to be squashed in the future builds.

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OmniROM

OmniROM is one of the oldest custom ROMs which has been present since 2013. The ROM comes with OmniSwitch, a customized recent apps view for multi-tasking. This feature is so popular that it is now available on other fully-loaded custom ROMs as well. The current builds for the OnePlus 7 Pro are stable except for WiFi calling which however is forgettable.

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Bliss ROM

Bliss ROM brings a number of customization options and performance tweaks. This ROM is also available for x86 PCs along with smartphones. Though this custom ROM has been around for some time now, it is not well-known yet. The current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro have a ton of bugs such as broken Dark UI, Pie Recents, Doze/Ambient Display, Font Service, and long-press home key for Google Assistant.

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Paranoid Android

Paranoid Android is the forerunner of custom ROMs. Due to its immense popularity, the developers behind the project were hired by OnePlus which resulted in OxygenOS. The ROM is well-known for Pie, an on-screen navigation keys replacement which is now found on other custom ROMs as well. The current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro are in beta stage and may contain a number of bugs.

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These are some best custom ROMs available for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Every custom ROM has its own advantages/disadvantages, but support is an important aspect which matters a lot while choosing the ROM to install on any device. Nonetheless, if you have any suggestion to add into the list, then do let us know via comments below.

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