When you own an Android rig, you become part of an open-source community.
Because of this, the modding world surrounding Android is enthusiastic and creative.
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What is a Custom ROM?
Your Android smartphone is pre-installed with a stock ROM that determines performance and available features.
ROM stands for Read-Only Memory and is firmware.
Most of these custom ROMs are free.
What is GSI?
GSI stands for generic system imaging.
GSIs ultimately help you test out your applications on devices that do not officially support your system.
ROM versus GSI
A ROM is developed for a specific Android gadget.
GSI is more of a cross-unit software.
Just double-check that your phone is compliant with Project Treble and has an unlockable bootloader.
A ROM, generally speaking, is the more stable of the two.
Dont be fooled, though.
you’ve got the option to mess up your phone royally if you dont follow the instructions.
To download a custom ROM, your phone will also need:
Back up your data!
If I could repeat this command for an entire paragraph, I would.
Do not sacrifice what you have for something you do not have.
As mentioned before, you’re free to mess up your phone flashing a custom ROM.
Dont take any chances, back it up.
Install a GSI
Downloading and installing a GSI is completely machine-specific.
However, there are some general steps for you to get an idea of how the process flows.
Your gadget needs:
Back up your data before proceeding.
Unless, of course, youre using an Android phone intended for experimentation.
