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About custom ROMs

Reseller/vendor ROMs

Most Xiaomi devices, that are bought from unofficial sources, come with this type of ROM. They support many display languages and come with the Google Play Store, but often also with adware, spyware. These ROMs are unstable and unoptimised, because they are compiled from ROMs of other devices, so some things might not function properly and they might brick the device anytime. As such, these ROMs are not safe to use and it is highly recommended that you get rid of one as soon as possible. To do that, flash your device in Fastboot mode.

You have a reseller ROM if the following points apply:

When you update a reseller ROM to an official ROM, the following text may appear on the top of your screen:

Looks like the ROM installed on your device is unofficial. Contact your distributor to get help.

Xiaomi.eu

This is the custom MIUI ROM most people prefer. It’s an unofficial ROM based on the official China ROM, with wider language support (most European and some Asian languages), pre-installed Google services and most bloatware removed. Updates wise it’s in sync with Chinese builds. Benefits over the official Global ROM (source: xiaomi.eu):

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LineageOS

LineageOS is the world’s most popular AOSP-based ROM, as well as one of the lightest, that serves as a basis for several custom ROMs. LineageOS is the official successor to CyanogenMod which got discontinued at the end of 2016.

Officially supported devices:

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Pixel Experience

Pixel Experience is an AOSP-based ROM that comes with Google apps and Pixel-exclusive elements pre-installed. It aims to provide a Google Pixel-like experience.

Officially supported devices:

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Resurrection Remix

RR is a fork of LineageOS that provides tons of customisation and personalisation options but also aims at stability and security.

Officially supported devices:

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AOSP Extended

AEX’s goal is similar to that of Resurrection Remix: providing a stock experience with tons of customisation options.

Officially supported devices:

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