I like to change custom ROMs more often to check which ROM is good on my Redmi Note 4. So from my experience, I will share best Custom ROMs which are battery efficient, best in performance and lag-free experience. It is hard to find a bug free custom ROM and even on an out of box ROM. So you must accept some bug while using these custom ROMs. But bugs on custom ROMs can be fixed with some tweaks so that’s an advantage of using Custom ROM on Redmi Note 4.
Why Custom ROM
If you are bored of using MIUI ROM and want to experience other UI like Stock UI. Also, the custom ROMs provides liberty to users so that they can change and modify as they want. Everyone wants to gain the ability to change the software as they want on their phone. The main reason to try custom ROMs on Redmi Note 4 is to experience the new Android OS. As we all know that Redmi Note 4 is a Nougat based device and so users who want to experience Oreo and Pie must have to do something. So the best and the only option is to switch to custom ROM. Also See:
How to Install Android 9 on Redmi Note 4 (Stable Version) How to Install Mi A1 ROM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4/4X
Best Custom ROMs for Redmi Note 4
Read about these custom ROMs below to find out which ROM will fit your usage.
1) Pixel Experience
Pixel Experience is a well known ROM and also a developers favorite. You can tell from the name that it’s a ROM to provide Pixel like experience to Redmi Note 4 users. So if you like to experience Pixel interface on Redmi Note 4 then definitely you can try Pixel Experience. The ROM is a treble based ROM which can be flashed on many devices. Features: What’s Working? Download Pixel Experience ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
Take a backup Download latest Pixel Experience ROM Reboot to TWRP recovery (how to install TWRP Recovery) Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik) Flash Pixel Experience ROM Reboot
2) Lineage OS
Lineage OS is an Oreo based ROM for Redmi Note 4. It is also Treble ROM and supports many devices including Mido devices. The Lineage OS project is based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project). It is one of the famous Custom ROM for Redmi Note 4. Features: What’s Working? Download Lineage OS ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
3) Resurrection Remix
Resurrection Remix is a wide range support custom ROM which also covers MediaTek devices. You will be really amazed by the Resurrection Remix performance. It is also available for Redmi Note 4 as Oreo build. The updates are directly posted on SourceForge under Resurrection Remix project. Features: What’s Working? Download Resurrection Remix for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
4) AOSP Extended
AOSP Extended is another great ROM for Redmi Note 4 with latest build and security patches. From the name itself you can predict that its a AOSP based ROM. This Rom provides stock UI/UX experience to the users. If you want a smooth and lag-free experience the AOSP Extended rom could be your choice. Features: What’s Working? Download AOSP Extended ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
5) Syberia Project
Syberia Project is among the best custom ROM for Redmi Note 4. Developers have done a pretty good job on building this project. The rom gets better in every update. The project is not old like Lineage and Resurrection but they managed to attract a lot of users. Features: What’s Working? Download Syberia Project ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
6) Havoc OS
Havoc OS is one of the users favorite custom ROM. It is a new rom based on AOSP. It comes with many features that are not available in any other ROM. The ROM is full of ART customization features. It is an Android Pie based rom with dark mode theme working in it. Features: What’s Working? Download Havoc OS ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
7) MiracleDROID
MiracleDROID ROM is an Oreo based rom and has complete Stock experience. In addition to the stock, the ROM has Magical World settings to tweak on UI. It is a lightweight ROM of about 500MB to 600MB. The ROM is focused to provide better battery, performance, and stability. Features: What’s Working? Download MiracleDROID ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
8) crDroid
crDroid is the Android Oreo and Android Pie based ROM. Developers of this ROM is now working on Pie updates whereas the last oreo update was released last month. The ROM is highly customizable for users to tweak anything as they want. It also comes with live display support and privacy guard with native superuser. Features: What’s Working? Download crDroid ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
9) dotOS
dotOS is known as Doid On Time os which is also available for Redmi Note 4. The main idea behind this project is to provide a unique user interface and optimum performance. The design is what makes it unique, it comes with dot extras to provide customization up to the second level. Features: What’s Working? Download dotOS ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash
10) ArrowOS
ArrowOS is a good Android Pie ROM for redmi Note 4. The main idea of the project is to provide a clean and simple user interface. This helps the ROM to get the better battery performance. Android Oreo is also available on this ROM but the updates are discontinued for Oreo. Features: What’s Working? Download ArrowOS ROM for Redmi Note 4 How to Flash So here you have the best custom ROMs for Redmi Note 4. This is it from our side now it is your role to select a ROM for yourself. Before installing the ROM make sure to check out its review and full installation process. I hope that this was helpful to you and if you have any queries you can ask in the comment section. Follow XDA forum to get latest custom ROM information. Also See:
How to Unbrick Redmi Note 4 & Fix Bootloop on Redmi Note 4 Root any Android Phone using SuperSU Zip and TWRP Recovery