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New to Android - Which ROM should I use?

I was WP/iOS user and recently switched to Android. Just got my OP3, which is my first Android device. I am wondering, which custom ROM should I get. I kinda need more battery life and SOT so I want to ditch the OOS.
Do note that I have literally 0 use for fingerprint scanner, android pay and camera (well, not fully but any mediocre quality camera/pictures will work).
Also, I would appreciate if there is any guide or video tutorial, showing the whole process of custom ROM installation.

I would recommend Cyanogenmod 13.0 with Elemental X kernel.
Here is a tutorial to unlock bootloader and install TWRP Recovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoYTvV1PNM
And here is a tutorial on how to install Cyanogenmod 13.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR4NkdHEq20

OOS is a great near-stock rom tbh, but if you still want to try another I'd recommend Sultan's CM

Would recommend you to stay with stock as you may feel all this tweaking thing a bit laggy (coming from iOS , which doesn't let you even customize properly) but for sake of having the taste of tweaking :
Its a 2 part step
1) Unlocking bootloader , installing TWRP , backing up your data (as this will completely wipe out your phone) including whats app (using google drive built-in feature) and messages (using "SMS back up and restore" available in Play Store) . Avoid using links provided in video discriptions
Video Tutorial for Unlocking boot loader and Installing Custom Recovery : https://youtu.be/KQoYTvV1PNM
Tool All in One : http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...ol-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3398993
TWRP Recovery : https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus3/twrp-3.0.2-1-oneplus3.img.html
2 ) Installing Custom Rom close to stock with patched Kernal would be better for you to address battery and SOT issue and lot of audio mods , I would suggest freedom OS 1.6 CE ,
Custom ROM :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-freedomos-1-0-t3409348
Just remember : Read all the FAQs and Read Me your self before trying any thing
In case you need to ask some thing PM
arandomdude said:
I was WP/iOS user and recently switched to Android. Just got my OP3, which is my first Android device. I am wondering, which custom ROM should I get. I kinda need more battery life and SOT so I want to ditch the OOS.
Do note that I have literally 0 use for fingerprint scanner, android pay and camera (well, not fully but any mediocre quality camera/pictures will work).
Also, I would appreciate if there is any guide or video tutorial, showing the whole process of custom ROM installation.
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I'd say OOS on stock has the best battery. If you want some rock hard stability along with battery, go for ElementalX kernel on OOS. If you dont want OOS so badly, then go for sultanxda s rom.

arandomdude said:
Do note that I have literally 0 use for fingerprint scanner ..
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I've never been interested in securing my phone and thought I would not use the FP scanner but found it is the quickest and easiest way to unlock the phone so I use and love it now. Just a quick press and the phone is ready to go instead of a double-tap + swipe etc. I suggest you get familiar with OOS for a while before you jump.

Resurrection Remix Blackjubel is great
There es elementalx Kernel preinstalled
It's smooth and stable and battery life is also good.
And you have many in build Features so you don't have to install xposed.

@arandomdude, this poll might shed some light on your question: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/help/september-rom-kernel-mega-poll-t3456213.

panther124 said:
Resurrection Remix Blackjubel is great
There es elementalx Kernel preinstalled
It's smooth and stable and battery life is also good.
And you have many in build Features so you don't have to install xposed.
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Hey mate, are you able to post stock aosp mms.apk ? I like that app over google's messenger apk

arandomdude said:
I was WP/iOS user and recently switched to Android. Just got my OP3, which is my first Android device. I am wondering, which custom ROM should I get. I kinda need more battery life and SOT so I want to ditch the OOS.
Do note that I have literally 0 use for fingerprint scanner, android pay and camera (well, not fully but any mediocre quality camera/pictures will work).
Also, I would appreciate if there is any guide or video tutorial, showing the whole process of custom ROM installation.
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Just at OOS, just root it, install Xposed and use Amplify and Greenify. It'll boost your SOT a lot. Also don't use Chrome browser. It drains battery a lot.

No one can tell you what the best custom ROM for you is as everyone's preferences vary, my advice stick to stock for now . SOT will improve over the first week of usage and you need to get to know the device / OS before choosing a rom to mitigate any perceived weaknesses. Take your time assessing new roms, as I said SOT will take about a week to stabilise. Above all enjoy yourself it only takes a few minutes to flash a new rom do why not try them all.

New to android?
Then start reading, you have a hell lot of things to learn, don't blindly jump into what random users says is good, laziness will damage your phone and diminish your trust in Android
Sent from my Darkside of Edge plus

what is the best Rom i can go with Marshemello 6

im planning to root the the phone....dont wanna go to 7....wanna see the rom and rooting first with android 6
what is the best option for this phone on 6 ?

To be honest, there is no "good" Marshmallow ROM for this phone.
The stock ROM is a nightmare, regardless of whether you use the Marshmallow or Nougat one.
The "best" ROM in my eyes is the newly released Oreo AEX alpha build posted by Firelord, the only downside it has is that fixing the LED lights on it is a bit of an hassle and that NFC isn't working (yet).
If NFC is important to you, you should go with Firelord's Unofficial LineageOS 14.1 build, that one has working NFC and the LEDs can be fixed the same way as the Oreo build.
The main reason I suggest you to go custom ROM here is because the stock ROM itself has a series of critical bugs that I consider even more severe than the two I just mentioned.
If you are into mobile gaming with a gamepad for example, forget about doing it on the stock ROM, as Lenovo has done something to the framework that makes every kind of HID interface freeze randomly.

MrColdbird said:
To be honest, there is no "good" Marshmallow ROM for this phone.
The stock ROM is a nightmare, regardless of whether you use the Marshmallow or Nougat one.
The "best" ROM in my eyes is the newly released Oreo AEX alpha build posted by Firelord, the only downside it has is that fixing the LED lights on it is a bit of an hassle and that NFC isn't working (yet).
If NFC is important to you, you should go with Firelord's Unofficial LineageOS 14.1 build, that one has working NFC and the LEDs can be fixed the same way as the Oreo build.
The main reason I suggest you to go custom ROM here is because the stock ROM itself has a series of critical bugs that I consider even more severe than the two I just mentioned.
If you are into mobile gaming with a gamepad for example, forget about doing it on the stock ROM, as Lenovo has done something to the framework that makes every kind of HID interface freeze randomly.
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thanks for your info....i dont care about NFC or even LED also.....all i want it is a great rom with no battery drain or bugs..working normally and good cpu+ram management... >>> to start fixing the audio problem
Any Suggestion ?

You dont want Marshmallow because of nonce krack buig. Amazes me how open source can break in newer versions.
My paranoia says Gov agencies wanted this bug in the newer Android software.

List of roms with "Novatek NT36672" touch screen module support so far.

UPDATE: There is a telegram group with latest nightly builds of genom kernel, they are mostly stable, there may be a couple of ussues with some of them (like phantom touches or random battery inefficiency), however you can find kernels that support our touch panel in android pie, and oreo roms, and they run butter smooth compared to stock rom, (thank you rama982 and all contrubutors to Genom kernel). Just download a kernel build you like, and then flash it after the installation of rom. genom_ci
It has been an issue for a long time, since Xiaomi refuses to release kernel sources for this module (or so i been told), anyways, many people encouter the issue with touch screen that doesn't work after flashing custom rom (screen flickering, response lag e.t.c). This issue was brought up in this thread, however there is no answer to a question that excites most of "novatek" owners that are here - "what can i actually install of all roms". I decided to make a list of roms that happened to avoid this issue, i hope this will help users like me, so they don't have to spend literally weeks stalking, testing, looking around at all sorts of places only to find another rom that doesn't work.
1. This is the easiest one, all MIUI roms that are available for our device are working flawlessly, official global roms, custom ones, they all work (i personally prefer Revolution OS MIUI 8.10, since it has an option for the chinese bloatware and spyware to be removed, and i find it the fastest one).
2. Almost all nougat roms ( the ones that are based on android 7.1, (and maybe 7) ). Or at least 95% of them, i had issues with some of them, but it's okay that some roms are less stable than the others, you will have to find what works best for you.
3. As far as i remember, all roms based on android 8, 8.1 DO NOT work with our touch screen, except the ones that were mentioned here.
4. Who wan'ts a piece of a pie? I think everyone, but not all of us can get it, since there is only a couple of pie roms that work with our panels:
Aosp extended 6.0 (only 28/10/2018 release so far, developers told that they will fix it but they didn't so far, this release is pretty stable and snappy though).
Dirty Unicorns 13.0
(I really like the esthetics of this rom, and a philosophy that stands behind it, but release is missing some important features for me personally.)
lineage-16.0-20181115 (As stable as aosp extended, or even more. Perfect rom for a new user that doesn't care about a lot of features, and just wants to do basic stuff without any bugs and crushes) (IMO)
GZOSP from Here, it's even more simple compared to lineage, but a a bit less stable.
Thanks to rama982 we have Nitrogen Os, it works fine, things are strating to change. (Live a like to Rama982).
This list is potentially suitable for EBBG touch panel users, but as i have no device on hands to test it, i can't say anything about it. If you are wondering wich type of touch screen you have, you can dowload AIDA from play store, or any other "sysinfo" type of app.
That's all. I hope this will help you, it's the smallest thing i can do, as i love the community of this place even more than my morning coffee.
P.S. If i missed something, you can comment down below, or send a private message, we all make mistakes.

vince with novatek panel user here. Info here is really helpful. I'm trying out AEX 10-28 now. i tried the latest build and i got a flashing screen on bootup.

Setesh73 said:
vince with novatek panel user here. Info here is really helpful. I'm trying out AEX 10-28 now. i tried the latest build and i got a flashing screen on bootup.
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Try LOS16, Havoc, or Bootleggers - or try the latest Genom kernels.

I tried out AEX 10-28 for a couple of days. i went back to xiaomi eu beta for full screen navigation. i also opted for genom eas nightly for miui. i think i'll stick with this setup for a while.

Can i use genom kernel nightly on pixel experience rom to support novatek panel?

jharone23 said:
Can i use genom kernel nightly on pixel experience rom to support novatek panel?
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i got blinking screen same as aex when i tried pixel experience with genom.

Setesh73 said:
i got blinking screen same as aex when i tried pixel experience with genom.
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I flashed just now the latest build of pixel experience on my device with genom nightly build for pie roms and it worked... No blinking or screen and the touch is working flawlessly, still checking for small bugs

Thanks for the thread and detailed info!
But Camera crashes on DU, any fixes you guys got?

drmjp93 said:
Thanks for the thread and detailed info!
But Camera crashes on DU, any fixes you guys got?
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Try gcam

DarthJabba9 said:
Try gcam
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Just gave it a try, it's too crashing.

drmjp93 said:
Just gave it a try, it's too crashing.
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All gcam builds are crashing?
Have you tried this one: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed.apk

DarthJabba9 said:
All gcam builds are crashing?
Have you tried this one: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed.apk
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Yes tried many, including this.
It crashes as soon it is launched.

Try Open Camera... Its open source and pretty good! I use it daily.
Sent from my Note 5 / 5 Plus using XDA Labs

In case anyone is interested, nitrogen os is working great on my ebbg display

i've tried pixel experience like @jharone23 said and it's working fine. i also installed genom nightly and it runs smooth. i think they worked out most of the kinks for novatek panel. i haven't tried the 12-31 build of the rom yet. gcam v5 works great. i also installed gcam v6 for better back cam low light and i'm satisfied so far. no problems with gps and lte. no network drops on wifi and data. i have mine rooted and installed kernel aduitor, also installed blex and youtube vanced from magisk repo. google backup works like a charm. played ro mobile for 4 hours straight on wifi. everything is great. note for benchmarkers, you would get lesser score in antutu compared to xiaomi eu rom with genom. i used to get 84k score with that setup but with p.e. and genom i only get 80k with performance setting in kernel aduitor. overall a 4/5 stars for user experience just because i was accustomed to full screen navigation in mi eu rom. A 5/5 stars in stability kudos to p.e. developers and genom. i won't be flashing any other rom for quite sometime as my current setup is stable enough as daily driver. maybe t.s. could include rom in the list. thanks jharone23 for the tip.

Best STABLE ROM for daisy?

Hi,
I am planning on repairing friend's phone (screen), and while i'm on it I would also like to de-google it = unlock + flash a custom ROM + microG. I did so on lavender using LOS 17.1 and except slo-mo and some minor location issues i'm very happy with the result.
Now, the thing is that it's possible that this phone will be used by my mom (if my friend will be willing to sell - for him it's a "in the drawer" phone).
That's why my priorities are for the ROM to be stable, reliable and maintained/updated (OTA preferrably). It would also be great if it was based on AOSP 10.
I'm not looking for "fireworks" like extreme customisation, gaming options etc.
I am taking into consideration:
Havoc (main candidate)
crDroid
Bliss ROM (although 10 Q is considered a beta).
...and in andvance I'm sorry for being a bit lazy and not using "search it for myself" method, but I think that for some of you it's a quick answer, while i would be digging through xda for days
Thanks

mothzart said:
Hi,
I am planning on repairing friend's phone (screen), and while i'm on it I would also like to de-google it = unlock + flash a custom ROM + microG. I did so on lavender using LOS 17.1 and except slo-mo and some minor location issues i'm very happy with the result.
Now, the thing is that it's possible that this phone will be used by my mom (if my friend will be willing to sell - for him it's a "in the drawer" phone).
That's why my priorities are for the ROM to be stable, reliable and maintained/updated (OTA preferrably). It would also be great if it was based on AOSP 10.
I'm not looking for "fireworks" like extreme customisation, gaming options etc.
I am taking into consideration:
Havoc (main candidate)
crDroid
Bliss ROM (although 10 Q is considered a beta).
...and in andvance I'm sorry for being a bit lazy and not using "search it for myself" method, but I think that for some of you it's a quick answer, while i would be digging through xda for days
Thanks
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Just tested all 3 of them a week ago.
My personal opinion:
Havoc +++
crDroid ++
Bliss +
If I'm correct, OTA currently only works on bliss tho, but bliss currently using an outdated kernel so I recommend to wait for an update.
crDroid dev might fixed the OTA with the last update.
Even tho there's no OTA built in havoc, I still prefer it over the others. But this could change in a week, who knows?

Apart from stability, is there something worth recommending in regards to battery life? Are there custom ROMs that provide at least the same battery life as stock?

for me the best custom rom until now is this version: Bliss-v12.10-daisy-OFFICIAL-20200801

Try Posp

Aadil Gillani said:
Try Posp
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It is pretty outdated right now, but Lacia working on the update so I would wait a bit.

I have Havoc but I'm not happy with it because I only get 1mbit over WiFi. The front camera is not working verry well.

Eistee82 said:
I have Havoc but I'm not happy with it because I only get 1mbit over WiFi. The front camera is not working verry well.
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Wifi: works fine for me.
Camera: front cam with stock app takes pics really slowly but I use gcam anyways, so that's not an issue for me (also not really using front cam, but at least it's working with gcam).

And what do you think about Superior OS?

SouSoulebarbu said:
And what do you think about Superior OS?
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Dunno, haven't checked out Superior in a while. Is it still getting updates?

Yes it looks like so, there were an update at the end of June at least.

I found another rom that is very good...i am using this rom 2 days and it works perfectly so far: RROS-Q-8.5.6-20200812-daisy-Unofficial

mothzart said:
Hi,
I am planning on repairing friend's phone (screen), and while i'm on it I would also like to de-google it = unlock + flash a custom ROM + microG. I did so on lavender using LOS 17.1 and except slo-mo and some minor location issues i'm very happy with the result.
Now, the thing is that it's possible that this phone will be used by my mom (if my friend will be willing to sell - for him it's a "in the drawer" phone).
That's why my priorities are for the ROM to be stable, reliable and maintained/updated (OTA preferrably). It would also be great if it was based on AOSP 10.
I'm not looking for "fireworks" like extreme customisation, gaming options etc.
I am taking into consideration:
Havoc (main candidate)
crDroid
Bliss ROM (although 10 Q is considered a beta).
...and in andvance I'm sorry for being a bit lazy and not using "search it for myself" method, but I think that for some of you it's a quick answer, while i would be digging through xda for days
Thanks
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I am in this exact same situation: I am waiting for a screen to be shipped to repair a daisy phone, and I would like to degoogle it. Unfortunately, the least painful method (installing LineageOS for microG) is not an option because this device lacks official LOS support. So when you finally go for it, I would appreciate if you would comment the steps (which ROM with signature spoofing support you choose, how do you install/flash microG, how you install/flash F-Droid...).

doragasu said:
I am in this exact same situation: I am waiting for a screen to be shipped to repair a daisy phone, and I would like to degoogle it. Unfortunately, the least painful method (installing LineageOS for microG) is not an option because this device lacks official LOS support. So when you finally go for it, I would appreciate if you would comment the steps (which ROM with signature spoofing support you choose, how do you install/flash microG, how you install/flash F-Droid...).
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Try crDroid. It is official and uses LOS as base + has microG support.

andraslate said:
Try crDroid. It is official and uses LOS as base + has microG support.
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I'll have to give it a try, thanks!

Hi,
I'm back - finally fixed the phone ...and now I'm "building" a degoogled device for my mom.
1) I saw that Bliss Q-based is not a beta anymore - that's good ..and it has OTA. I'm taking it into consideration.
2) On the other hand I would prefer crDroid (IF ...IF IT HAS OTA - can anyone confirm?)
3) No about Havoc which was my #1 until now - if it has no OTA (again, confirm? thanks ) it a big dis for me. BTW: Is manual update a pain-in-the-A? If it's as easy as downoad and flash via TWRP that's OK, but anything more on a longer term might be ...bleh ;P
@doragasu: If I install and degoogle my daisy I will tell you all about it. On lavender I had to follow a video on YT (microG + LineageOS), EXCEPT new microG framework is BUGGY (e.g. crashes when you try to go in "Location modules") so you have to install older version follow instructions, and when (as far as I remember) you install at least ONE location module, you can update framework.
Now, microG is NOT perfect - e.g on Telegram push notifications sometimes were missed (on Telegram X works fine), and location EITHER works 100% (GPS, WIFI, GSM) or 0% (still working on low-accuracy), although I rarely use location so it might take a while.
EDIT:
Ok, guys I think I'm gonna need some help :/ I tried to install Havoc 3.9 and I followed YT guide from here ( v=GylCEL_Xf_M ) but when I got to the flashing of the rom all i got was ERROR 1.
Help! ...i might figure it out myself, but maybe you know what's the deal. If I try to flash Magisk, all OK, but ROM, just
"Updater process ended with ERROR: 1".
...and it's exactly the same when I try to flash crDroid 6.10.
I'm clueless :/
Thanks

Question how to upgrade to miui 14

hello all,
can i upgrade now to miui 14
any advice and how i can do it
i want to install the china version
thanks

use xiaomi.eu

hemainsider said:
hello all,
can i upgrade now to miui 14
any advice and how i can do it
i want to install the china version
thanks
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Hi,
The easy way is download MIUI 14 from https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=337557 unzip the folder, start your F3 in FASTBOOT Mode,
Install using the "FASTBOOT" instruction are found on the Xiaomi.eu site,
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/23-2-13.68319/,
If you are rooted i suggest to backup you apps and data with Migrate-GPE.
I tried MIUI 14 Briefly before switching back to the Amazing Evo-X rom.

johnr64 said:
Hi,
The easy way is download MIUI 14 from https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=337557 unzip the folder, start your F3 in FASTBOOT Mode,
Install using the "FASTBOOT" instruction are found on the Xiaomi.eu site,
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/23-2-13.68319/,
If you are rooted i suggest to backup you apps and data with Migrate-GPE.
I tried MIUI 14 Briefly before switching back to the Amazing Evo-X rom.
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thanks John for your reply
how did you find miui 14 ? so that you switch back to EVO-X rom

MIUI 14 - 23.2.13
Status: RELEASED RULES WHEN POSTING 1. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK ABOUT ITS ETA 2. If a ROM is not published DONT ASK why! 3. If a ROM is available, download it and use it 4. If a ROM has bugs, post the bug to the bug section if the BUG is not already listed 5. If you use any form of...
xiaomi.eu

Hi,
I am a patron on the Evo-X Early release group and have just been updated to V7.6.1, i think Xiaomi.eu roms look good but it lacks all the latest extras that come with the newest "Custom Rom".
I use my Samsung smartwatch as a trusted device to keep my F3 unlocked, MIUI Roms will only except Xiaomi Devices, i am also a fan of SMART CHARGING, this is included in EVO-X.
Aggelos, always waits to perfect Evo-X before he release them into the public domain, i don`t use all the bells and whistles that this great rom has on offer but it is perfect for me, i like to try other roms to see how they compare but i always eventually return back to Evo-X,
If you fancy a try you could always look at Evo-X thread on page 1, post 20.
One thing i have learnt when i have been playing with other roms and things start to go a bit strange, like magisk not playing ball, Google Wallet detecting root and apps force closing, is to return to a almost stock rom using a Xiaomi.eu rom and install it via FASTBOOT mode as this normally fixes most issues.
Last weekend after installing some different roms (4 in total) , Magisk started playing up and apps were also force closing even though i formatted the data in recovery in between roms.
I decided to return to stock and re-install a MIUI V13.0.9.0 STOCK Rom and installed via FASTBOOT, after 10 minutes of waiting it wouldn`t complete, i tried to install it twice but i was still faced with the same issue.
I started to panic a bit but then i remembered my "Failsafe" option,
the "xiaomi.eu_multi_HMK40_POCOF3_22.1.19_v13-12-fastboot" rom.
I installed this via FASTBOOT and it completed as normal and it returned my F3 back to working order.

hemainsider said:
hello all,
can i upgrade now to miui 14
any advice and how i can do it
i want to install the china version
thanks
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Xiaomi.eu, since we don't have Global MIUI 14 yet, and you wouldn't use a GMS-less Chinese MIUI version.
I'd go about it like this.
I download the ROM from Xiaomi.eu
I use OrangeFox Recovery: https://orangefox.download/device/alioth
I flash the ROM in Recovery.
Format data
Xiaomi.eu ROM ZIPs are now both Fastboot AND Recovery ROMs. I personally always prefer Recovery, since it's more convenient. No PC needed.

johnr64 said:
Hi,
I am a patron on the Evo-X Early release group and have just been updated to V7.6.1, i think Xiaomi.eu roms look good but it lacks all the latest extras that come with the newest "Custom Rom".
I use my Samsung smartwatch as a trusted device to keep my F3 unlocked, MIUI Roms will only except Xiaomi Devices, i am also a fan of SMART CHARGING, this is included in EVO-X.
Aggelos, always waits to perfect Evo-X before he release them into the public domain, i don`t use all the bells and whistles that this great rom has on offer but it is perfect for me, i like to try other roms to see how they compare but i always eventually return back to Evo-X,
If you fancy a try you could always look at Evo-X thread on page 1, post 20.
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Evo-X is definitely reliable/trustable.
I think your issues may not be ROM-related, but Magisk-related. The ROM you used before, doesn't matter. What matters is your firmware. Better to not use v14 Dev Firmware, causes the fingerprint-scanner to not work. Better to simply the devs' recommended v13 firmware or your regions' latest firmware, or Global.
Apps in Magisk DenyList can force-close, if you use a Magisk Module that 'cannot be hidden'. And Google has done changes, so that Vanilla Magisk causes issues for some people now, like me. Some apps started being unavailable in Play Store (e.g. Instagram). Fix for me was to use Magisk Alpha + Zygisk + Disabled Enforce DenyList + Shamiko Magisk Module.