Buying a Pixel 7 Pro, install Custom ROM or stay on default?
Buying a Pixel 7 Pro, install Custom ROM or stay on default?
I've been using China/Xiaomi Phones for the longest time and hated the installed Android Version because all of the clutter, bloat and privacy concerns. Now I am about to buy a Google Pixel 7 Pro.
What do you guys think, is a Custom ROM needed or should I just stick to the Default with Adguard and Disable some Google Apps to get a similar Experience?
Just hoping to get some Opinions. :)
CalyxOS just works, is completely deGoogled and has better battery life because less shit is running by itself in the background. If you need any Google apps, you can install them voluntarily via the Aurora store (a version of the play store that strips serial numbers etc from communications with Google's play store servers).
All my banking apps and work apps function, though I couldn't get Pokemon go to work.
Personally I stopped custom roms a while back. I'm not hardcore in the anti-google camp though.
If you are, obviously custom roms will be all you should be looking at. Tons of good recommendations in this thread already.
If you're not in this camp though, the default pixel experience has been great for me and might be for you. I find it the least annoying of the oem experiences (not cluttered in features I'll never use, simplified settings menu where I've never had to use the search on since it all made sense etc).
I'd say use the stock rom for a few weeks. If you hate it, custom roms are always there for you.
GrapheneOS is where it's at
I wouldn't use any Android device with the stock ROM if you have the option. Custom ROMS will give you more control over your device, less bloat, and often longer software support.
Last time I tried custom ROM my bank account app wouldn't work
Time to get a better bank, then :)
Interesting. I've been rooted and running custom ROMs for a decade at this point and have never had an issue with banking apps.
LineageOS, LibeageOS+Microg and GrapheneOS would be good Custom roms.
It really depends on your use case.
I've been using LineageOS on my Pixel 7, and it's been great. As much or as little Google stuff as you want, plus more direct control. Updates are easy, overall would recommend.
LibeageOS
For a second, I thought there was a LineageOS fork named "LiberaceOS" and now I'm sad there's none...
I hope you're aware of xiaomi.eu, where they host debloated, community-developed ROMs.