If you’ve sniffed around blogs or articles about mobile phones, you’ve probably seen mention of “custom ROMs” or “mods.” What do they do for a phone? As with rooting, a ton of information is out there ...

LineageOS, the custom ROM with the widest device support, will be easier to install in the future. It will receive a web installer.

Why install a custom ROM in 2024? The biggest reason to install a custom ROM hasn’t changed in over a decade — an aftermarket OS can extend the life of older Android devices that have long been ...

Part of the fun of using Android has always been customization. There’s something exciting about the fact that two people using the same device and the same version of Android can have completely ...

Android has maintained its position as the most popular operating system worldwide for over a decade. Throughout the years, Android has undergone numerous versions and updates, with each iteration ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

We all know that countless phones are decommissioned well before their time. They lose software support from their companies and wind up taking space on shelves, in drawers, or in landfills. However, ...

Looking at the overall situation, more than 70% of Android users have used third-party ROMs, 26% have never used them, and 35% currently using them. This result is strictly from the survey of ...