I'm on MIUI 8 (android 7.1) - custom ROM an upgrade? - Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers

Just looking for some perspective. I have been hearing lately that MIUI isn't that bad, but I'd rather be on the latest android and avoid any potential privacy concerns with Xiaomi.
Any reason to stay stock?

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I just have a simple question regarding the OnePlus One ROMS.

I have a OPO, currently running on sultanxda's version of cm12.1
I really liked the miui ui and want to flash it... So,
1) are there any official/port of miui based on lollipop (material design)?
2) I really want to experience miui, so all I have is miui 6 or 7, still based on kk.
If I flash it, what features of lollipop will I lose, apart from material design?
What will I gain from miui based on kk which is absent in lollipop?
There were too many threads to go through, without answers specific to my questions... Kindly answer my questions
Your issue is that miui is not really developed here and no real developer will touch it.
Your best bet is the miui site.

Stock Android and Custom UI Android in terms of privacy and security

Hi,
I read many articles for Stock Android and Custom UI Android.
There are many Custom UI Android like ColorOS (Oppo & Realme), EMUI (Huawei), Flyme (Meizu), Funtouch (Vivo), OxygenOS (OnePlus), MIUI (Xiaomi), Amigo OS (Gionee), etc.
No doubt, Custom UI Android provides more features and customization options.
And custom UI Android is good for those who want more options and customizations in android phone.
These days, we do more financial transactions on android phones and we keep banking apps in android phones.
In terms of security and privacy of personal data and financial transactions, I would like to understand security and privacy threat with Custom UI Android.
There are many Custom UI Android but I am concerned about MIUI 10, ColorOS 5.2 and Color OS 6.
Please be kind to elaborate and clarify it.
Regards
Ugn10
Thread closed as duplicated with https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...vacy-security-custom-ui-android-miui-t3908594

Need help deciding which custom ROM to go for..

(Device: HDX 7 Thor) Alright... This is the first time ever for me to flash a ROM..
The principles that I have in mind is that I do NOT want the latest, greatest and most secure ... I want the lightest on resources...
As you guys probably already know with each new Android release it becomes more memory and power hungry, so I reckon I want a (stable and fully functional) ROM based on an older release..
According to my research I realized that most users recommend LineageOS but I can only find the oldest version going back to 2017..
Another ROM I found here in the forum is Nexus v4.0.5 which is based on Kitkat..
What do you guys think the advantages and disadvantages of installing either
-Latest LineageOS
-Fire Nexus KTU84Q (a very stable version of the latest Fire Nexus v4.0.5)
-Oldest stable version of LineageOS or CYANOGENMOD
-AospExtended (based on Nougat)
Im to looking for best option for wifi/bluetooth connectivity. Plus it needs to be android 5.0 or newer for the dedicated app I'm using.
Did you find a good one?
I'm in the same boat. Was running AospExtended for a while now, but the WiFi issues and GMS drain was driving me crazy. When it runs, it's very smooth and has great battery life - 1 month in standby, >>8h of usage. Trying now the latest LineageOS, but I suspect the same issues will be there.

[POLL] Find Out The BEST ROM!

Hi there.
So I'm planning on installing Custom Rom for this Poco X3 but I feel Overwhelmed by the number of ROMs being developed for this device. So I am trying to moderate a poll on this topic to discover the most used ROM and why someone use it.
Feel free to vote in this thread and give your comments on this topic!
Best regards,
Vieri Wijaya
Crdroid are good
Please do give your opinion on your favourited ROM if you think it is necessary
That will help the user to determine his/her choice
for me only
crdroid , pixel experience official!
ArrowOS Is the most stable one and the most optimized. Plus it's updated daily with ROM improvements & fixes.
dotos is best for me
If you want to stay away from MIUI, ArrowOS is the best choice.
I'm sick of MIUI as 12.5.1 is rebooting too often and phone calls are also failing now. What is currently the 'most stable ROM'™. I don't want to switch and then notice that the new ROM has its own annoying problems. I already wanted to switch a couple of months ago to ArrowOS and the the OSS problems started for this ROM and many others. I don't need much fancy features, it should just work (Banking, Android Auto, Bluetooth...) and ROM / security updates should be available without the need of a clean flash.
I want to share my experience with my Poco X3 NFC. I found MIUI roms are not battery friendly on this phone, so after the bootloader unlock I immediatly moved to CRDroid.
Good (great in some cases) battery, stable, smooth, with ANX Camera it's perfect.
But on the Jully last build I had random freezes after some time with screen off. Latest build don't boot, don't know why and I wanted to keep my rom and data/storage.
I've flashed StormBreaker latest kernel, and all the little things that were annoying are now gone and my phone is now perfect.

Most stable LineageOS for Z5C?

I'm running the stock Sony ROM on my Z5C, which is Android 7.1 and some apps I use are no longer supporting 7. So an upgrade to a minimum of Oreo/8 is necessary.
My question is, for stabilty, are the LineageOS builds based on 9/10/11 stable enough for daily use?
I would value simple setup without having to tweak things even if it means an older Android version. I made do with 7 for years so not too bothered about using latest version if it means compatibility problems and annoying bugs.
Any advice from users who are using LineageOS?
For both stability and app compatibility, go with Berni's LineageOS 17.1. It's very stable and suitable for daily use.
For apps that require Android 11 (not sure how many of those exist), go with 18.1. Equally stable but may be slower than 17.1 at some parts (especially the media player in the Quick Settings, but that's mostly Android's fault, as it's slow on my newer devices too.)
19.1 is in beta but also worth a try, if the device is not your main one.
As for the setup, installing custom ROMs only has an initial hurdle, which is unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP. There are guides in this forum that can help with that. After that everything is a breeze.

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