Hey folks!
I was wondering, how much of an ordeal is it to make a barebones stock Android ROM for a device? For instance, I have Xiaomi Black Shark 3, and am super not in love with the JoyUI rom. Would it be something that could reasonably be commissioned, to have a stock Android ROM put together? Is that even possible?
Thanks ahead of time!
@SwingBlade
So-called Stock ROM is the Android OS what OEMs/Carriers pre-install on their devices. Each Stock ROM is tailored to device's hardware capabilities/features, means a Stock ROM always relates to a specific brand/model. The base for all Stock ROMs is AOSP ( maintained by Google ).
jwoegerbauer said:
@SwingBlade
So-called Stock ROM is the Android OS what OEMs/Carriers pre-install on their devices. Each Stock ROM is tailored to device's hardware capabilities/features, means a Stock ROM always relates to a specific brand/model. The base for all Stock ROMs is AOSP ( maintained by Google ).
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@jwoegerbauer
Yeah I had a feeling I might not have been the most accurate on my verbiage, but that is just a consequence of not being as entrenched as I used to be.
With all of that in mind though, how much of an ask is the process of 'tailoring' AOSP to a specific device?
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This is something I've always wanted for my G3, a vanilla ROM that's always up to date with the latest Android version, but without any "extras" and "features" seen in typical ROMs. I don't like having to deal with frequent ROM updates that add new features/create new problems. I just want a clean ROM that works like a Nexus device.
Why does this not exist?
(If it already exists I have not come across it yet)
DavM said:
This is something I've always wanted for my G3, a vanilla ROM that's always up to date with the latest Android version, but without any "extras" and "features" seen in typical ROMs. I don't like having to deal with frequent ROM updates that add new features/create new problems. I just want a clean ROM that works like a Nexus device.
Why does this not exist?
(If it already exists I have not come across it yet)
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When you say vanilla I'm assuming you mean AOSP, in that case we do have cm12.1, but I don't know if that's what you mean when it comes to "frequent ROM updates"
But if you're asking as to why we don't have a stock 5.1 ROM, that would be because LG hasn't released a base for it yet
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When you say vanilla I'm assuming you mean AOSP, in that case we do have cm12.1, but I don't know if that's what you mean when it comes to "frequent ROM updates"
But if you're asking as to why we don't have a stock 5.1 ROM, that would be because LG hasn't released a base for it yet
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CM is not aosp based, it's cm based.
Yes, the argument could be made that everything starts with aosp, but AFAIK there is little true aosp left in cm, and mostly custom cm code.
As for the op,
You get what devs decide to build. Your question is borderline offensive.
DavM said:
This is something I've always wanted for my G3, a vanilla ROM that's always up to date with the latest Android version, but without any "extras" and "features" seen in typical ROMs. I don't like having to deal with frequent ROM updates that add new features/create new problems. I just want a clean ROM that works like a Nexus device.
Why does this not exist?
(If it already exists I have not come across it yet)
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Well, you could always start a stock rom, root it, and use Titanium Backup to remove any feature you don't want and arrive to a "vanilla ROM". The ROM development is a hobby for the dev, so of course there are "frequent ROM updates". By the way, LG has not released the 5.1 yet, they are still on 5.0.1 (23c).
DavM said:
This is something I've always wanted for my G3, a vanilla ROM that's always up to date with the latest Android version, but without any "extras" and "features" seen in typical ROMs. I don't like having to deal with frequent ROM updates that add new features/create new problems. I just want a clean ROM that works like a Nexus device.
Why does this not exist?
(If it already exists I have not come across it yet)
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Been using validus for days. Works great. No freezes. Don't use the features if you don't want em.
There's official ROMs/Images for Android (namely for Nexus) at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images..
Can I install one of those ROMs above to my Redmi 3 (for example)..?
I currently running on Xiaomi.eu Unofficial ROM v6.6.30.. In Android version section, there's written "5.1.1 LMY47V", what is that mean..? I also found some Nexus devices in link above with same version and code, is that mean I can use those ROMs to my device..?
If it's possible to use those official Android ROM to any devices rather than Nexus itself, what's to consider..? Like chipset, GPU, network, etc.. And what's the method to determine which ROM version compatible with device target..?
No. Each rom is built for the device. If you flash a rom not made for your device you will brick it
zelendel said:
No. Each rom is built for the device. If you flash a rom not made for your device you will brick it
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Thanks for the answer.. I just really curious about it..
Hello... Since I'm not very familiar with cell phones I'm curious about something. With a desktop computer, one can build their own or have a manufacturer type ( Dell, HP and so ) Now if you take the custom build system you basically can decide which OS you want, why can't cell phones be similar to that be able to install whichever OS you like, Or can you? Like in Android is it possible to install just a basic OS onto a phone? one that doesn't have let's say Google ( Google store)? Is there an Android build without Google? Also, does Android have an OS with its own browser, if not, why not? thanks
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Hello... Since I'm not very familiar with cell phones I'm curious about something. With a desktop computer, one can build their own or have a manufacturer type ( Dell, HP and so ) Now if you take the custom build system you basically can decide which OS you want, why can't cell phones be similar to that be able to install whichever OS you like, Or can you? Like in Android is it possible to install just a basic OS onto a phone? one that doesn't have let's say Google ( Google store)? Is there an Android build without Google? Also, does Android have an OS with its own browser, if not, why not? thanks
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You're thinking about it along the correct route. There are plain, unbranded Android builds known as Vanilla Android. These are the builds you see on Nexus and Pixel devices, built from the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and have no carrier or OEM bloat.
If you're looking for a lightweight Android OS with no GApps (Google Apps), there are a ton of custom Android builds available, the most popular in the world being LineageOS. However, it should be noted that you can't simply flash a vanilla or custom Android build to your device and expect it to boot and function properly. Android ROMs need to be ported to a specific device. This is due to the vast hardware differences between various manufacturers and models.
To see if any custom Android builds are available for your particular device, search your model device in the Search Plus option. If any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc., are available for your device, you'll find them here on XDA.
MotoJunkie01 said:
You're thinking about it along the correct route. There are plain, unbranded Android builds known as Vanilla Android. These are the builds you see on Nexus and Pixel devices, built from the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and have no carrier or OEM bloat.
If you're looking for a lightweight Android OS with no GApps (Google Apps), there are a ton of custom Android builds available, the most popular in the world being LineageOS. However, it should be noted that you can't simply flash a vanilla or custom Android build to your device and expect it to boot and function properly. Android ROMs need to be ported to a specific device. This is due to the vast hardware differences between various manufacturers and models.
To see if any custom Android builds are available for your particular device, search your model device in the Search Plus option. If any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc., are available for your device, you'll find them here on XDA.
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Thank you for your input it gave me more of an understanding and I will do as suggested
Will we get android pie roms?
i am really interested in the pixel experience.
I was a mtk user and a porter ...can i port other pie rom like xiaomi note 4's with same kernel version ?
i am new so treat me like a noob:good:
mona356 said:
Will we get android pie roms?
i am really interested in the pixel experience.
I was a mtk user and a porter ...can i port other pie rom like xiaomi note 4's with same kernel version ?
i am new so treat me like a noob:good:
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I'm very sad to see R5+ development is currently dead. I was hoping someone would build a Pixel Experience or any AOSP based ROM for our device but even the oreo roms are dead or finalized already. So i don't think people have anymore interest in R5+..
bdogan1912 said:
I'm very sad to see R5+ development is currently dead. I was hoping someone would build a Pixel Experience or any AOSP based ROM for our device but even the oreo roms are dead or finalized already. So i don't think people have anymore interest in R5+..
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The real problem is lack of updated Oreo kernel sources (how much less Pie). This means, for example, that certain display panels (eg, ebbg) cannot be supported by custom ROMs (you might have to go back to Nougat kernels for that).
Why not write to Xiaomi to release up-to-date Oreo kernel sources for vince in the first instance? If enough people make a fuss, perhaps something will happen ...
DarthJabba9 said:
The real problem is lack of updated Oreo kernel sources (how much less Pie). This means, for example, that certain display panels (eg, ebbg) cannot be supported by custom ROMs (you might have to go back to Nougat kernels for that).
Why not write to Xiaomi to release up-to-date Oreo kernel sources for vince in the first instance? If enough people make a fuss, perhaps something will happen ...
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Xiaomi however isn't listening their customers. A big example is ARB system which absolutely destroys devices. So i guess we are gonna stay dead until something shows up..
Hi guys, I recently found that Sony officially supports AOSP build on some devices.
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/#overview-content
However, I have some questions. Does AOSP mean "stock android"? I.e. what the Google Pixel devices are using?
As sony's own ROM does not differ much from the stock android, I really want to try it.
Has anyone succeeded the AOSP Android 13 on XQ-BC52?
cryfrogg said:
Hi guys, I recently found that Sony officially supports AOSP build on some devices.
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/#overview-content
However, I have some questions. Does AOSP mean "stock android"? I.e. what the Google Pixel devices are using?
As sony's own ROM does not differ much from the stock android, I really want to try it.
Has anyone succeeded the AOSP Android 13 on XQ-BC52?
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AOSP means AOSP, Android in it's purest form, without google apps by default
Pixel Android is a form of stock android but stock just means official fw.
AOSP is even less feature packed, it's the bare bones android experience mainly for developers/OEM, but it's then derived into custom ROMS with other features on top of that AOSP
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AOSP means AOSP, Android in it's purest form, without google apps by default
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Thank you! Now I understand it
Is it possible to build an AOSP rom for XQ-BC62?
YuiKitamura said:
Is it possible to build an AOSP rom for XQ-BC62?
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Yeah
YuiKitamura said:
Is it possible to build an AOSP rom for XQ-BC62?
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I tried it...way over my head tho