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[REF] Complete List of Roms | Kernels | Rooting/Other Guides for Nexus S (GSM)

This thread is made with the Nexus S (GSM) in mind. If you have a CDMA Nexus S head to the other thread.
ROMs are in the 2nd post.
Kernels are in the 4th post.
Changelog is in the 5th post
*Devs of Roms if you would like different screenshots or description of your ROM shoot me a pm.
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Rooting Guides
1-CLICK-ROOT (Windows)
AllGamer's Complete Rooting Guide
Jonathon Grigg's Rooting Guide
W0lv3r1n3's Great Windows Rooting Guide
Rooting via ADB for Win7&Vista
The Unlockr's How to Root the Nexus S
Rooting on Ubuntu
Koush's Rooting Guide
kenvan19's Rooting on a Mac

MOST OF THESE ROMS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEXUS S 4G YET, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH.
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ROMS
4.0 [ICS ROMs]
Screen shots and short descriptions are coming
CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 12
By Koush
AOSP ICS Build v3
By kwiboo
NexuSBeam HD
By Coentje44
(ICS) -Android 4.0
By eugene373
Ultimate ICS v0.1
By iceandfire
Super ICS
By htcclay
Nexus MV
By MarkVis
Brainmaster’s tweaked ICS v6
By brainmaster
2.3.4 ROMs
reddv1's Stock Deodexed with KD1 Radio
Stock build that has been deodexed, zipaligned and contains the latest radio.
du5t3r's Stock Deodexed ZipAligned
This stock ROM is completely zipaligned and deodexed. Also has a memory tweak in the re-compiled stock kernel in order to improve battery life. Claims by du5ter is and I quote "FASTEST STOCK ROM YOU'LL FIND"
Blandroid
A AOSP build of 2.3.4 with very few additions added. Its purpose is to be completely stable and used for as a base for other ROMs (such as infin1ty).
"Blandroid is an Android ROM that was created to be as stable as possible while still providing some useful features not found in AOSP"
Oxygen
Built straight from AOSP, this is a minimalistic ROM with a few extra features like Adhoc wifi network support, ddvanced power menu, status bar power widget, and a few more.
infin1ty
While built of AOSP this ROM has more then meets the eye. Lots of additions such as notification control toggles, universal volume controls, SIP calling over 3G, and reboot options in power menu just to name a few.
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ZuluZulu
This ROM is based off of 2.3.4 AOSP with some tweaks such as transparent status bar and battery percentage.
MIUI
A very unique ROM made by the Chinese. Its running the latest software (2.3.4) and includes a bunch of features not found in other ROMs such as the unique notification toggles, 2 button screen capture, revamped menu system and more. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
SuperAOSP
SuperAOSP is built completely from scratch and has a plethora of features/additions. It has many features from CyanogenMod 7 along with extras such as SupSetup in which it lets you customize every aspect of the ROM.
Amethyst Nexus
A stock experience with additions such as notification power control, Voodoo sound and a better widget picker.
OpenSoju
Is a AOSP ROM with Netarchys kernel and Zeam launcher out of the box with many other tweaks.
ZuluGen
Based on the latest CM7 Nightly Source with additional stuff such as Netarchy kernel, more recent Google apps and themed sections such as transparent status bar, battery percentage and more.
CyanogenMod 7 Nightly Builds
Exactly as the title says. Nightly builds are normally released everyday and they include the latest commits from Team Douche. While not all can be considered "stable" this is XDA and we love to flash stuff This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
NSCollab
This rom is based on a customized CyanogenMod 7 installation featuring Netarchy's latest kernel w/ BLN Support, Supercurio's Voodoo Sound/Color, Stock GB Launcher, and latest GAPPS. Its a mix between CM7 and stock.
ZeROXs
AOSP ROM with extras such as being zipaligned, deodexed, Netarchy kernel and a theme.
iceandfire
Built on a nightly version of CM7 This has tons of extra goodies such as the MIUI camera, a different theme, and various performance tweaks and optimizations.
SuperCM7
Based on a CM7 Nightly, this comes bundled with a theme and some other tweaks
Nexus S Mode
Built from AOSP, this is deodexed, zipaligned and comes with other goodies such as different animations, theme, bootanimation, and Netarchys 1.3.4 CFS Kernel + more.
rAv
Built from stock 2.3.4 this ROM has the Jame Bond Sabai kernel, includes the UD launcher, has the neat Apple vs LOL boot animation and a bunch of other tweaks and additions
2.3.3 ROMs
CyanogenMod 7.0.3 (Stable)
The infamous CyanogenMod ROMs go way back to the G1 days. Without a doubt the most widespread ROM across all devices. Its built straight from AOSP with a numerous amount of customization, tweaks and extras with a insane amount of options found everywhere you look. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
NexusSense
The first and only Sense ROM for the Nexus S. It has come a long way but is not quite ready for daily use since many key features are yet to work such as mobile data, camera, bluetooth, etc. However its nice to try out to see what direction the ROM is heading to.
MoDaCo Custom ROM
Based off 2.3.3 this includes Paul's custom Modaco kernel, optimizations and EXT4 performance tweak. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew. This ROM supports RTL (right to left) Arabic and Hebrew.
Axura
A heavily modified and themed ROM based of 2.3.3. It is deodexed and includes things such as Netarchys kernel + CM7 additions
GingerS
A stock ROM thats been modified to be as stable and fast as possible. Comes with Netarchy kernel and some tweaks from Supercurio
Master's Stock 2.3.3 - Deodexed - Four Flavors
A completely stock ROM that has been deodexed. Comes in 4 different versions that have things such as Voodoo kernel and stock kernel with root or no root.
Honeycomb 3.0 SDK port
*Warning this is not recommended for new people new to custom roms and what not. It's a proof of concept so take that into account of you decide to try it*
The well known tablet version of Android ported to the Nexus S. Since it is in Alpha 2 and because Google hasn't released the HoneyComb source yet many things are not working. This still won't stop many of us from trying it out and playing with Honeycomb!

New Addition Coming Soon
I removed ROM Updates section for two reasons. First, with all the ROMs available and the little time I have on my hands (newborn baby, job, and college) it has gotten nearly impossible to catch up and since I don't want it to have something that is always outdated I decided to remove it. Second, all the ROMs have changelogs in their threads, so why go through all the work to duplicate it? Its just a click away

Kernels
Netarchy - Have nearly every addition you could think of. Extremely popular and constantly updated.
Ogdobber's ☆Jame Bond☆ Kernel -Another popular kernel with many different flavors available for use
Trinity 1.44GHz/1.2GHz V2- A OCd kernel with things such as TUN and CIFS.
Trinity UV V2 -While it retains stock speeds, the big difference is this is Undervolted in order to save even more battery life.
Morfic's Honity12 and Honity14 -Morfics kernel are known for their speed and stability. Include the regular features plus a little more right out of the box.
Matr1x -As of now this kernel is based off AOSP code with additions such as Voodoo, BLN, Smartass governor, and support for the Proton Voltage App. Supports CM7, Stock ROMs, and all other ROMs.

Changelog
5/6/2011
-Initial Post for Roms and Kernels
5/7/2011
-Added Rooting Guides to 1st post
-Added CM7 screen shot
-Added iceandfire ROM
-Added HoneyComb SDK Port
-Moved SupeAOSP up to the 2.3.4 ROM section (Thanks grubynawro for the heads up)
-Added Stock 2.3.4 Deodexed GRJ22 ROM (Thanks juliano_q)
5/8/2011
-Fixed couple of dead screenshots links
-Added extra option for devs in 1st post
5/9/2011
-infin1ty ROM updated to 1.0.0, moved to 2.3.4 ROM section.
-Made ROM titles bigger
-iceandfire ROM updated to v1.2
-Added Jonathon Grigg's Rooting Guide
-Fixed bad links
-Added Warning For Nexus S 4G Owners to 1st post
-Rearranged stock roms to top of list (No modifications made = same exact look as stock).
-NSCollab updated to 1.0.22
-Added description to ROMs stating that they support Multilingual RTL (Hebrew and Arabic) (Thanks odrop for the info).
5/10/2011
-Updated Notification Screen Shot for infin1ty per dev request
5/11/2011
-Added extra info for du5t3r's ROM.
-Removed Nexbreed link for now
-Added Trinity UV Kernel
-Moved Amethyst Nexus up to 2.3.4 ROMs
-Removed all ROM version numbers from titles. Will update them below in "ROM Updates"
5/12/2011
-Rearranged the location of few things to make it easier to find
-Added Unlockr rooting guide
5/13/2011
-Updated and added more screenshots for nANDROID ROM.
5/15/2011
-Added OpenSoju ROM
5/22/2011
-Fixed nANDROID screenshots
-Updated nANDROID ROM to ZuluZulu
5/24/2011
-Added ZuluGen ROM
5/29/2011
-Added Matr1x kernel
6/2/2011
-Removed ROM Updates section
6/5/2011
-Updated ZuluGen screenshots
6/7/2011
-Moved CM7 Nightly, NSCollab, Zerox, and iceandfire ROMs up to 2.3.4 section
6/8/2011
-Added SuperCM7 ROM
-Added description to CM7 to distinguish it from Nightly
-Added Nexus S Mode ROM
-Removed Nexbreed ROM (Developer account disabled and thread is closed since 5/8)
6/9/2011
-Added rAv ROM back (Appear to have accidentally removed it yesterday)
6/13/2011
-Added Oxygen ROM
7/2/2011
-Added 1-Click-Root Method
7/12/2011
-Updated info about the Matrix kernel
12/11/2011
-Added all ICS ROMs (No screenshots yet)

great initiative !
1 remark , In your description you say that Du5st3r 's rom is built of AOSP , I think that is not correct .. As far as I can see it is a deodexed and zipaligned stock rom , like nexusbreed

Bandis710 said:
great initiative !
1 remark , In your description you say that Du5st3r 's rom is built of AOSP , I think that is not correct .. As far as I can see it is a deodexed and zipaligned stock rom , like nexusbreed
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Thanks for the heads up! 4am over here, I need some sleep haha.

I will add sections for the rooting guides and radios later on today. I need some sleep

Besides the rooting guides what else would you guys like to see bundled here?
Sent from my Nexus S

If I missed a ROM or Kernel let me know
Sent from my Nexus S

SuperAosp 8.0 is a 2.3.4 rom, not 2.3.3.
Sent from my SuperAosp Nexus S using Tapatalk.

grubynawro said:
SuperAosp 8.0 is a 2.3.4 rom, not 2.3.3.
Sent from my SuperAosp Nexus S using Tapatalk.
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Thats right forgot the new update had the newest build baked in, thanks!.

nicee job !!!
small rectification i guess you should correct though : blandroid 2.3.4p0 is not a stock built of 2.3.4 but an AOSP rom.

deeren said:
nicee job !!!
small rectification i guess you should correct though : blandroid 2.3.4p0 is not a stock built of 2.3.4 but an AOSP rom.
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Corrected! Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus S

Nice initiative! Thanks! A bit hard to read though; between the big pictures and the small font size ROM titles (well same as the description font size). Maybe some formatting is in order?

deejaylobo said:
Nice initiative! Thanks! A bit hard to read though; between the big pictures and the small font size ROM titles (well same as the description font size). Maybe some formatting is in order?
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Hmm so something like smaller pictures with bigger ROM font titles?

Maybe just bigger ROM titles that stand out would do the trick.

I would love to see a Sprint CDMA compatible ROM listings

deejaylobo said:
Maybe just bigger ROM titles that stand out would do the trick.
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Made all the titles bigger. Working on getting all the images the same size.

a2k said:
I would love to see a Sprint CDMA compatible ROM listings
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Adding this too

Some roms for Xperia Z1

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-dstrikerz1-kai-rom-1-0-t2928666 preferred one with beautiful mods and 5 star rom :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/rom-official-cyanogenmod-12-nightlies-t3007118 cyanogenmod 5.1.1 also good one but have some bugs like low sound quality and a simple camera
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/orig-development/slimlp-honami-t3013758
another good rom like cm stable and with less apps integrated
If love to stick with original stock rom and using xposed would also do a great job
installing xposed http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/how-to-install-xposed-frameworks-xperia-t3372030
if helped give a thanks

I'm on Strikers-kai rom. Done the installation few ours ago.. I don't see any exceptions yet comparing to the stock lollypop..
Except the xposed and rom settings integration.

You can use stock based LP roms, as long as you understand that they don't include security patches and fixes that Google publishes every month. So, if your stock rom, for example, was compiled in November 2015, you are missing everything after November 2015. In addition, stock rom cannot be compiled by anyone other than the OEM, so, it is impossible to incorporate security fixes in code. You can add this or that mode, you can meddle with some files, but you can't work with sources, because they are not available...
With regard to custom LP roms, only 1 or 2 are still maintained. CM does nightly releases. All others, except Jaguar, have been abandoned by developers. But the difference with custom roms is that the source is available, it is just that no one works on them...

"best" 7.0 ROM?

Okay so if I want a 7.0 ROM that functions well, and still have some features to it, which one is a safe pick?

raddoxds said:
Okay so if I want a 7.0 ROM that functions well, and still have some features to it, which one is a safe pick?
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There is no "best"
They all have pro's and cons, you just have to read the Op of each rom to see what they've included and excluded, to see what you want for your rom.

raddoxds said:
Okay so if I want a 7.0 ROM that functions well, and still have some features to it, which one is a safe pick?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-nemesis-nougat-stable-v1-0-t3551649
The Nemesis 7.0 S7 Edge port is by far the best ROM for the S6 Edge+ because it has the S7 Edge camera, comes inbuilt with sound mods and Dolby Atmos as well as Adaway which is an inbuilt adblocker built into your hosts file. The creator of the ROM also has 8505 thanks which is higher than any other Nougat ROM maker for the phone. The ROM also comes with a great kernel which can be tweaked a lot and has support for a lot of CPU governers, I/O schedulers and TCP congestion algorithms. The ROM's installer also comes with an Aroma installer which is an installer with a colourful and graphical interface that pops up once the zip file is loaded, allowing you to choose what features you want such as Adway and the Dolby Atmos mod which I highly recommend you install. If this convinces you even more, I have been using this ROM for a week now and I haven't seen a single bug, not a single bug and I use my phone very, very often! So, we can safely conclude this is the best ROM, due to it's featureful kernel, creator's reputation and past ROMs, Note 7 camera, advanced installer, sound mods, and an inbuilt adblocker.

Akshay537 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-nemesis-nougat-stable-v1-0-t3551649
The Nemesis 7.0 S7 Edge port is by far the best ROM for the S6 Edge+ because it has the S7 Edge camera, comes inbuilt with sound mods and Dolby Atmos as well as Adaway which is an inbuilt adblocker built into your hosts file. The creator of the ROM also has 8505 thanks which is higher than any other Nougat ROM maker for the phone. The ROM also comes with a great kernel which can be tweaked a lot and has support for a lot of CPU governers, I/O schedulers and TCP congestion algorithms. The ROM's installer also comes with an Aroma installer which is an installer with a colourful and graphical interface that pops up once the zip file is loaded, allowing you to choose what features you want such as Adway and the Dolby Atmos mod which I highly recommend you install. If this convinces you even more, I have been using this ROM for a week now and I haven't seen a single bug, not a single bug and I use my phone very, very often! So, we can safely conclude this is the best ROM, due to it's featureful kernel, creator's reputation and past ROMs, Note 7 camera, advanced installer, sound mods, and an inbuilt adblocker.
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Yes it seems pretty good

Akshay537 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-nemesis-nougat-stable-v1-0-t3551649
The Nemesis 7.0 S7 Edge port is by far the best ROM for the S6 Edge+ because it has the S7 Edge camera, comes inbuilt with sound mods and Dolby Atmos as well as Adaway which is an inbuilt adblocker built into your hosts file. The creator of the ROM also has 8505 thanks which is higher than any other Nougat ROM maker for the phone. The ROM also comes with a great kernel which can be tweaked a lot and has support for a lot of CPU governers, I/O schedulers and TCP congestion algorithms. The ROM's installer also comes with an Aroma installer which is an installer with a colourful and graphical interface that pops up once the zip file is loaded, allowing you to choose what features you want such as Adway and the Dolby Atmos mod which I highly recommend you install. If this convinces you even more, I have been using this ROM for a week now and I haven't seen a single bug, not a single bug and I use my phone very, very often! So, we can safely conclude this is the best ROM, due to it's featureful kernel, creator's reputation and past ROMs, Note 7 camera, advanced installer, sound mods, and an inbuilt adblocker.
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All looks good but does the Gear VR and FoxFi work too? The nougat roms I have tried don't work with both. The gear VR doesn't seem to work with S7 ports and the FoxFi doesn't work on the S6 edge+ 7.0 roms.
Both of these are deal breakers for me as I need FoxFi for tethering at work and Gear VR for the kids with their games.
I keep having to return to 6.0.1 roms where both work.

kdogguk said:
All looks good but does the Gear VR and FoxFi work too? The nougat roms I have tried don't work with both. The gear VR doesn't seem to work with S7 ports and the FoxFi doesn't work on the S6 edge+ 7.0 roms.
Both of these are deal breakers for me as I need FoxFi for tethering at work and Gear VR for the kids with their games.
I keep having to return to 6.0.1 roms where both work.
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I found this in the thread 2nd one

[HELP] OMS - OOS ROMs

Hi, as the LOS ROMs do not support the OP 5's camera features (as far as I understood) I will maybe stay on an OOS based ROM. My main problem is the lack of OMS support. Is there any ROM with OMS support or is it even possible to merge OMS into OOS?

colin.pohle said:
Hi, as the LOS ROMs do not support the OP 5's camera features (as far as I understood) I will maybe stay on an OOS based ROM. My main problem is the lack of OMS support. Is there any ROM with OMS support or is it even possible to merge OMS into OOS?
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AOSiP is a great ROM that I found that supports OMS

colin.pohle said:
Hi, as the LOS ROMs do not support the OP 5's camera features (as far as I understood) I will maybe stay on an OOS based ROM. My main problem is the lack of OMS support. Is there any ROM with OMS support or is it even possible to merge OMS into OOS?
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From my knowledge its not possible for devs to add OMS to OOS because its not open source. Only oneplus could add OMS.
But it look like with the release of OOS Oreo, which should be within the next month(s), we will get full substratum support on OOS.

MarcTremonti said:
From my knowledge its not possible for devs to add OMS to OOS because its not open source. Only oneplus could add OMS.
But it look like with the release of OOS Oreo, which should be within the next month(s), we will get full substratum support on OOS.
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Flux substratum theme works on latest oxygen version. Root needed.

swemadz said:
Flux substratum theme works on latest oxygen version. Root needed.
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I doubt it fully works. System and framework mods usually dobt work on OOS

MarcTremonti said:
I doubt it fully works. System and framework mods usually dobt work on OOS
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Maybe not 100% but good enough for. I'm using it now.
Flux works with
• Android Nougat stock/legacy and custom roms
• Android Oreo stock/legacy and custom roms
• Andromeda stock rootless
• OxygenOS 3/3T/5 with native color accent support (needs root)
- Samsung (currently not working but support will come soon)
? Themed apps
Many system and third party apps are themed.
The list is too big to add it in the description.
? Don't forget to rate and write a review if you like Flux, enjoy!

colin.pohle said:
Hi, as the LOS ROMs do not support the OP 5's camera features (as far as I understood) I will maybe stay on an OOS based ROM. My main problem is the lack of OMS support. Is there any ROM with OMS support or is it even possible to merge OMS into OOS?
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Try the PureFusionOS :good: based on AOSP, really smooth (sometimes better than OOS), best custom rom for OP5 imho.. and of course has fully working OOS cam, you wont regret
swemadz said:
Maybe not 100% but good enough for. I'm using it now.
Flux works with
• Android Nougat stock/legacy and custom roms
• Android Oreo stock/legacy and custom roms
• Andromeda stock rootless
• OxygenOS 3/3T/5 with native color accent support (needs root)
- Samsung (currently not working but support will come soon)
Themed apps
Many system and third party apps are themed.
The list is too big to add it in the description.
Don't forget to rate and write a review if you like Flux, enjoy!
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Every theme working in OOS you need only to not apply the Android System and Framework... But you can theme every other apps

Hitman478™ said:
Try the PureFusionOS :good: based on AOSP, really smooth (sometimes better than OOS), best custom rom for OP5 imho.. and of course has fully working OOS cam, you wont regret
Every theme working in OOS you need only to not apply the Android System and Framework... But you can theme every other apps
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I haven't noticed anything thats not being themed yet.

swemadz said:
I haven't noticed anything thats not being themed yet.
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Are you talking about app or are you saying that you've themed even android system and the framework in OOS?

Hitman478™ said:
Are you talking about app or are you saying that you've themed even android system and the framework in OOS?
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Settings/drop down meny are themed an alot off apps.

What you think of Miui 8?

What you think of Miui 8? Device-Redmi 3s Prime
Alright Guys we will always have a never ending topic of stock vs custom ROM.
But today with proof that why you should stay on stock ROM of Redmi 3s Prime.
Unknown top features of a stock ROM remains hidden to most of stock users because of unawareness.
Using Custom ROM is like a trial with no guarantee of sudden bugs one will face.
My experience- Had a custom ROM as a daily driver for a week and it got bootloop at time when I needed the it the most in outers.
Always shifting your data & installing user apps because of no OTA & ETA promise.
Proper app support cannot be promised.hence battery and performance is dependent on luck.
What if you move to Android N custom roms from Miui 8 MM?
Things You will face:-
1-Xposed
2-App compatibility
3-Same N builds with some never ending bugs.
4-unreliable patches.
Things you will get:-
1-Latest Android security patches
2-Pure Material UI
3-Substratum Theme engine
4-Latest Android Version
What if you are on Miui 8 MM in 3s Prime?
Things you will get:-
1-future updates
2-All optimised apps
3-Easy Theming engine
4-App compatibility
5-Forum help
6-Minimal or zero bugs.
Unknown Top features to unlock in Miui 8
-Link soon will be available as a guide.
Suggestion is Don't use Android 7.1 custom ROM builds because it isn't stable yet. With two major bugs I.e - Dark video recording and Video call bug.