custom roms

Installing a custom ROM, on your Xiaomi Mi Note 2, will helps keep your smartphone alive and updated with the latest Android firmware version, many features and without any bloatware.

Note: Installing a custom ROM requires the user to have an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM installed. Also, this process may void your warranty. Make sure to always create a backup before proceeding.

Below is the  list of the 5 best stable Android 9 pie and Android 8 Oreo custom ROMs for the Mi Note 2 Android that you can install for everyday use:

Best Android 9.0 Pie

Bootleggers ROM

Released: 2018-12-05
Android: 9.0 Pie
Bugs: –
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AOKP ROM (Pie 9.0)

Released: 2018-12-05
Android: 9.0 Pie
Bugs: –
Download

Best Android 8.1 Oreo

AOKP Rom (Oreo 8.1)

Released: 2018-08-01
Android: 8.1 Oreo
Bugs/ Known issues: –
background lights of softkeys not working
ringtone and media volume swapped (aokp problem)
Download
Gapps

PixelExperience (Oreo 8.0)

Released:2018/08/07
by Xhoni Rexhepi (Psy_Man)
Android:  8.1
File size: 865.47 MB
Bugs/ Known issues: –
Download

CRDROID 8.1

Developer: Hildo Boerboom
Version: v4.6
Build date: 2018-08-30
Download

   This is the collections of the best and stable Android 9.0 Pie custom roms available for Xiaomi Pocophone F1 also known as poco f1. You just have to download and install them and choose best one to use as your daily driver on your phone.The flash file are from different developers and teams from the XDA forum.

   All custom made Firmwares are stable and very good for daily usage, you are also going to be receiving new updates from the Firmware developers and they also comes with all Android 9.0 and the possibility to add more exciting user customization for the advanced users without limitations.

   ROMs should contain everything, including latest updated features. You are not required to install any Add Ons, simply scroll down and download any latest ROM below, Google Apps, flash it, and go!

What is Custom ROM?

   Custom ROM replaces your Android Operating system (Stock ROM) which comes with your Phone or Tablet. As you all know Android is an open source platform where a developer can take all the source code from Google and build their own operating system images for Android phones and tablets from scratch. This Custom or Home built Firmware is known as Custom ROM. It comes with a kernel which makes it a fully standalone OS. So some developer in Android Community will customize the Android OS by stripping all the Bloatwares and makes it a pure Android experience with no carrier or OEM installed apps.

Reasons to install:

   WHY in this day and age, anyone would want to install a custom ROM on their phone? The reasons is that there are a lot of features that people want from an AOSP and LOS based version of Android/custom ROM that isn’t possible on various OEM ROMs. a lot of modifications can be flashed in TWRP  that add more features. Then there are the people who feel that OEM ROMs,  are too bloated with useless features which, in turn, reduce the overall performance and battery life of the device. So flashing a stock-based custom ROM with Treble is a great way to get away from that setup.

How to install Custom Rom:

• Download the ROM
• Backup each and every partition from TWRP Recovery
• Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)
• Download and Flash your desired ROM.zip file
• Wipe cache!
• And at last Reboot!
• [First boot will take few minutes! Have patience]
• Clean Flash is always recommended!

TWRP Custom Recovery:

To Install Any Custom firmware, you need TWRP Recovery on your device. Once you have
installed TWRP, you can easily start installing ROM or any mods on your Pocophone F1 device.

Important/ Needed Files:

• You will need to unlock your Bootloader To install custom recovery, which in turn allows you to quickly install and reinstall the system, install various patches, add-ons that improve the system, add new features, and create and later restore backups Click here to get started.

• Twrp recovery

Download TWRP Installer here and transfer in C: of your computer.
Fastboot your Poco F1 and plug it
Open TWRP Installer folder and click (run as administrator) twrp-installer.bat

• USB Driver
• Minimal ADB Fastboot
• Magisk Manager App(For rooting)

Here is the list of Best Android P Custom ROM:

AospExtended (AEX) ROM Pie OFFICIAL

AOSP Extended is an AOSP based ROM which provides stock UI/UX experience with useful customizations. Being based on AOSP it provides a smooth experience. We have added useful customizations from various other open source projects and have tried to keep our things simple. A ROM by a user, for a user. #BeExtended

ROM Details:
Firmware status: Official
Based on: AOSP
Android version: Pie 9.0
Google Apps: Embedded
Developer: theHari08

XDA Forum Link
Download Link

Pixel Experience Official Pie

   Pixel Experience is an AOSP/CAF based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation). Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential features for the proper functioning of the device. DON’T FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED.

Details:
Firmware  Status: Official
Based on:  AOSP
Android Version:  Pie 9.0
Google Apps: Embedded
Developer: henrique09
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP, Unlocked bootloader

XDA Forum Link
Download
CAF Version

LineageOS 16 Pie Official

Firmware status: Official
Based on: LineageOS
Android version: Pie 9.0
Google Apps: No
Hosts: bgcngm, warabhishek

Download Link

LINEAGE OS 16 PIE UNOFFICIAL BY – Abhishek

The first public build android 9 Pie from a very well-known developer, who is likely to be in charge of the build (interesting fact is that he is one of 10 custom firmware developers who received the phone then xiaomi for their development).  About firmware – this is standard LiniageOS, almost no settings, as close as possible to the stock android. Everything works without bugs. He tested it for more than a week. Adaptation under the eyebrow is, if there is not enough space for notifications,
then one point appears.

Changelog:

• Added toggle screen lock screen (preferences> lockscreen preferences)
• Fixed HDR display issue while playing HDR videos.
• Fixed rom stuck at “device is starting”
• Fixed animation channel
• Fixed animation when hidden device
• Lineage upstream
• Added a switch to automatically close the screen to lock the face ( settings> security and location> lock screen settings)
• Fixed problem with HDR display during HDR video playback.
• Fixed rom, stuck on the “device starts”
• Fixed channel notification messages
• Fixed animation glitch when the label is hidden while locking the device
• Lineage upstream

Download Link
Mirror (Vendor) Link

OXYGEN OS Pie by Sandeep (@CodeElixir)

Note:
2 Ports available:
OxygenOS-v9.0.4-OP6-sGSI based on OnePlus 6 base
OxygenOS-v9.0.12-OP6-sGSI based on OnePlus 6t base

Installation:
1 Vendor is now built into the firmware
2. Flash firmware
3. Decoder with magic 4.
Gapps are built-in !! – no need to install

Download Link
Vendor Link

NITROGEN OS Official Pie

Nitrogen OS, ROM for the Xiaomi Poco F1

Rom details:
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: V13
Beta Release Date: 2019-03-06
Android OS version: 9.0.0_r33
For devices: Xiaomi Poco F1 (Beryllium)
Authors build: Shahan_mik3

Installation:
Wipe Data(if coming from another rom)
Flash rom zip
Flash gapps and Magisk 17+
Reboot
Enjoy

Xda Forum Thread Link
Download Link
Tested builds Link

HAVOC OS PIE UNOFFICIAL

Havoc-OS is an all new ROM based on LineageOS. So many features that you probably won’t find in any ROM. Just flash and enjoy…

Features:

• System-wide Rounded UI
• Dolby Atmos support
• Full OMS support
• Full OOS cam compatibility
• System-wide burn-in protection
• Spectrum support
• Compiled using SDCLANG
• Razer Phone lock/unlock sounds
• OTA support
• Signature spoofing
• Micro-G support
• Mady’s Xtended kernel

Rom Details:
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.0

XDA LINK
Download Link
TWRP-3.2.3 Recovery

BaikalOS Pie Official

BaikalOS is our Android custom ROM variant with powersave and stability as #1 priority.
Based on the Ground Zero Android Open Source Project (GZOSP) and enriched by our developers with lots of custom enhancements and powersave features. BaikalOS isn’t better, just powersave.
The firmware has OTA update

XDA Forum
Download Link

Resurrection Remix v7.0.1 [beryllium]

   Resurrection Remix the ROM has been based on LineageOS, SlimRoms, 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.
Many things that in previous versions were tweaked with mods, are now included by default in the ROM so, please enjoy! Special thanks to, the LineageOS team, Omni team , SlimRoms and of course to all the supporters.

How to install:

• Make sure you have a custom recovery installed(TWRP is the preferred recovery)
• Download the latest Resurrection Remix Rom & the latest GApps package
• Boot into recovery
• Perform a FULL factory wipe and wipe/system and dalvik cache as a precaution
• Flash ResurrectionRemix Rom
• Flash Google Apps package(Optional)
• Flash Magisk Root(Optional)
• First boot may take up to 10 minutes.

Download Link
GApps

Viper OS v6.1 Pie

   We are a Brazilian team, ViperOS aims to bring stability and useful features. If you are looking for a stable ROM with true tested features, minimal bugs and no Lineage bloatwares, then this is the place to be.
Features:

• Added OTA Services updater
• Statusbar
• QS settings
• Clock statusbar settings
• Battery style
• Carrier label
• Network traffic
• VoLTE icon toggle
• 4G/LTE icon toggle
• Rounded corner settings
• QS for Reboot/Recovery
• QS Screenshot full and partial
• And so much more.

Rom Details:
Based on: Los
Android version: Pie 9.0
Google Apps: No
Developer: sandy108

XDA Link
Download Link
MIUI Firmware 9.1.17 or above is required
GApps:
Download from OpenGApps or ViperGApps 

This is the collections of the best and stable Android 9.0 Pie custom roms available for Lenovo ZUK Z2 also known as Lenovo Z2 Plus. You just have to download and install them and choose best one to use as your daily driver on your phone.The roms are from different developers and teams from the XDA forum.

All custom made Firmwares are stable and very good for daily usage, you are also going to be receiving new updates from the Firmware developers and they also comes with all Android 9.0 and the possibility to add more exciting user customization for the advanced users without limitations.

ROMs should contain everything, including latest updated features. You are not required to install any Add Ons, simply scroll down and download any latest ROM below, Google Apps, flash it, and go!

What is Custom ROM?

Custom ROM replaces your Android Operating system (Stock ROM) which comes with your Phone or Tablet. As you all know Android is an open source platform where a developer can take all the source code from Google and build their own operating system images for Android phones and tablets from scratch. This Custom or Home built Firmware is known as Custom ROM. It comes with a kernel which makes it a fully standalone OS. So some developer in Android Community will customize the Android OS by stripping all the Bloatwares and makes it a pure Android experience with no carrier or OEM installed apps.

Reasons to install Custom Roms:

WHY in this day and age, anyone would want to install a custom ROM on their phone? The reasons is that there are a lot of features that people want from an AOSP version of Android/custom ROM that isn’t possible on various OEM ROMs. a lot of modifications can be flashed in TWRP  that add more features. Then there are the people who feel that OEM ROMs,  are too bloated with useless features which, in turn, reduce the overall performance and battery life of the device. So flashing a stock-based custom ROM with Treble is a great way to get away from that setup.

What is Project Treble?

Project Treble shares low-level drivers and the rest of the operating system so that manufacturers and third-party developers can quickly and easily release updates. For devices with Android 8.x Oreo “out of the box” support for Treble is a prerequisite, and for older smartphones and tablets, the option is available to choose from.

Factory to Vendor:
Download

Treble TWRP Custom Recovery:

To Install Any Custom ROM, you need Treble TWRP Recovery on your device. Once you have installed TWRP, you can easily start installing Custom ROM or any mods on your Zuk Z2 device.
Download

Full Guide explaining about Treble (by KuberSharma):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/len…rting-t3778287

How to Install a Project Treble Custom ROM with TWRP

• Download the Project Treble Custom ROM you want by scrolling down below
• Copy or move that Zip file to the Lenovo ZUK Z2/ you want to install it on
• Now boot up into Recovery Mode
• Tap the Wipe button at the TWRP main menu
• Swipe the white arrows to perform a factory reset
• Tap the Home button once that completes
• Then tap the Install button at the TWRP main menu
• Browse to where you have the download ROM file
• Tap the Install
• Tap on the Custom ROM file you downloaded
• And swipe the white arrows to the right to install
• Then tap the Reboot System button to reboot into Android
• Enjoy

Here is the list of Best Android P Custom ROM

1. Android P PR1 [UNOFFICIAL]

Android P PR1 [UNOFFICIAL] [by erfanoabdi] Android “P” is the upcoming ninth major version of the Android operating system. It was first announced by Google on March 7, 2018, and the first developer preview was released on the same day. The second developer preview is expected to be released at the next Google I/O developer conference. This ROM is ported from Android P-DP of Google Pixel XL (marlin) thanks to project treble.

Useful information:
* Firmware type: PORT from Google Pixel XL (marlin)
* Android version: 9.0 P – thanks to Project Treble
* Firmware status: Test
* ROM Author – erfanoabdi
* XDA forum Link
* Zuk z2 (z2_plus) A- Only (

Instructions :
for A-Only :
Download the latest ROM
Reboot to recovery
Extract and flash P-DP(n)-sGSI-Aonly.zip to system
Mount vendor in TWRP
Flash POST-sGSI zips from 1 to 3 in priority
Reboot

for AB :
Extract and flash P-DP(n)-sGSI-AB.zip to system
Mount vendor in TWRP
Flash POST-sGSI zips from 1 to 2 in priority
from Tools : HERE
– flash Permissiver.zip and FBE_Disabler.zip
if your device was encrypted from Wipe page choose “format data”
reboot.

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2. AEX [OFFICIAL]

ROM][9.0.0][ALPHA][OFFICIAL][TREBLE] AospExtended ROM V6.0 by DavideVinavil

I’ve tried AEX 23rd Aug build and it just blew me away. Right from the smoothness of the ui to the app opening speed, everything makes AEX that much special. Obviously the rom at this stage lacks customization but I’ve got no complaints. P was just released few weeks ago and here we are with an almost stable build. Thanks davide for making z2_plus this awesome.

Rom Details:

• Alpha release of AEX 6.0 android 9.0
• Full working
• Based on Aosp for Lenovo Zuk Z2
• Source: https://github.com/zuk-devs
• Kernel: https://github.com/cosmedd/android_kernel_zuk_msm8996

XDA forum Link

DOWNLOAD LINK:
Gapps

3. Nitrogen OS [UNOFFICIAL]

NitrogenOS P [9.0 | Unofficial | Non-Treble | by MR.HACKER5476] Nitrogen-OS Rom which focus on Stability with Featured Experience with solid AOSP-CAF Base.

What works:

• WiFi
• RIL
• Mobile Data
• GPS
• Camera
• Flashlight
• Camcorder
• Bluetooth
• Sensors
• Sound / Vibration
• VoLTE
• Fingerprint

Bugs?

• Encryption
• camera slowness when switching front to back and back to front.

Flashing guide:

• -wipe data clean flash recommended
• -flash rom
• -gapps
• -flash magisk 16.4 works tested (root optional) NOTE: flash root after first boot and done.

Firmware:

• ROM OS Version: 9.x Android Pie
• ROM Kernel: Linux 3.18.x
• ROM Firmware Required: unlocked bootloader
• Based On: AOSP
• Version Information
• Status: Testing

XDA LINK

DOWNLOAD LINK
Gapps

4. PixelExperience ROM

Official Pixel Experience [ ALPHA | 9.0 | PIE | TREBLE ]by Rodrigo Rodrigues
PixelExperience for Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus [z2_plus]

What is this?
Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential features for the proper functioning of the deviceBased on Android 9.0

Whats working?

• Wifi
• RIL
• Mobile data
• GPS
• Camera
• Flashlight
• Camcorder
• Bluetooth
• Lights
• Sound / vibration

Known issues:

• Encryption
• Maybe More Things that i don’t know

Firmware details:

• Android OS version: 9.0.0_r1
• Security patch level: August 2018
• Build author: Rodrigo Rodrigues
• Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience
• ROM Developer: jhenrique09
• ROM OS Version: 9.0 Pie
• ROM Kernel: Linux 3.18.x
• ROM Firmware Required: TWRP, Unlocked bootloader
• Based On: AOSP
• Version Information
• Status: Alpha
• Created 2018-08-22
• DON’T FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED

Bugs:
Encryption

DOWNLOAD LINK