There are some things you should know before flashing your phone. If it’s signed by a developer but not by a reputable source, don’t use it. Flashing an unsigned ROM may end up bricking your phone.

Or perhaps you've installed so many tweaks and mods that you just want to get back to some semblance of normality. Are you a vanilla Android enthusiast and looking for a Pixel-esque ROM that also offers some useful UI/UX customizations? The ROM comes with preinstalled Google apps and Pixel goodies, and features several customizations like Status Bar visibility toggle and Gaming Mode Quick Settings Tile.

Use it for a couple of days, and you literally start experiencing stock firmware ROM the true beauty of Havoc-OS. One of the first ROMs to successfully implement a truckload of features.

• On this page, we shared a complete guide on how to download and install Custom ROMs, and stock firmware using Windows and Linux PC.
• There are many other customization options under the Configuration Menu within the settings of the phone.
• Well, this guide is exactly for the said purpose- to make you aware of the 5 Best Custom ROMs based on Android Pie that you should definitely try out.

Once your device has been selected, you must click the “Flash” button. Once complete, your device will be unbricked and restored to factory settings. From the MiFlash tool, you will need to select the folder where you extracted the ROM. Once the ROM has been selected, you must click the “refresh” button. This will display all of the devices connected to your computer. If you own a Xiaomi device, there may come a time when you need to unbrick it and restore it to factory settings.

• The best part about this app is that it allows you to backup your text messages to either your Google Drive, Dropbox account, or to your local storage.
• Since Android is open-source software, anyone can download the source code, alter it, and put it online for people to use.
• The stock boot image is required not just for rooting and unrooting but also for fixing boot loops.
• Click on the ‘CP’ button, choose the CP file inside your extracted firmware folder.
• It has features such as inbuilt root access, filter notifications, etc.

Changing/Installing a ROM in your phone is quite same as installing a new operating system on your desktop or laptop system. Unlike other mobile operating systems, Android provide options to easily customize the look and user experience of your system.