Hi,
Is there, or is it possible to update security patch level for custom ROMs? Some stock based ROMs are relatively old, and their Devs didn't continue developing those ROMs. So, they have an old security patch level. I'm using Cloudy 3.3, and I'm wondering if the security patch level has become old and needs to be updated.
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Has anyone produced a custom Rom for this device, or have reliable security information about what has been happening with V14 of the Stock Rom? I'm concerned about the security of my device, and what if any support it still gets from BLU.
As the title states, I was wondering if anyone has been developing nougat based roms that I can use? I would rather have the ability to have twrp installed to the second partition and an easier way to root since nougat is somewhat lax in the way you root it. Maybe an unofficial build of lineage? I'm not ready to try out Oreo out yet.
Good day,
recently I learned that Motorola/Lenovo stopped to deliver security updates for my Motog G4 (without plus) 2016 phone. Since I dont want to throw away a smartphone which is just two and a half years old, the only option seems to be a custom ROM.
Does anyone know a stable, supported, trouble-free, and easy to install custom rom for this phone? I dont mind the android version, I just want to receive the security patches. LineageOS, the only custom ROM I used in the past for other phones, does not support this device any more (it was called "athene" there).
Thanks for any help,
Gregor
The forum for Moto G4 Plus seems to have more options for custom roms (you can use g4 plus roms on a g4, they are both athene).
I am now using OMNI rom (android pie). https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/development/rom-omnirom-moto-g4-plus-t3874452
It is stable, has a similar battery drain as Lineage OS.
It is stable, has a similar battery drain as Lineage OS.
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Thanks for the reply, I will try OMNI. Is the battery life better or even worse compared to the original firmware? Whats the security patch level on your phone?
gflash99 said:
Thanks for the reply, I will try OMNI. Is the battery life better or even worse compared to the original firmware? Whats the security patch level on your phone?
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The security patch is 5th January 2019.
As for battery life compared to the stock rom I don't know the exact figures sorry (it's been a while since I had stock rom on the phone).
Any links?
And if I flash it on to begin with will it then just receive normal updates when 1 is available?
Thanks
What do you mean by "regular Android Pie"?
You can flash any Android Pie based ROM but most, if not all, don't support updates through OTA, so you have to manually update your phone every time a new update is released.
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What do you mean by "regular Android Pie"?
You can flash any Android Pie based ROM but most, if not all, don't support updates through OTA, so you have to manually update your phone every time a new update is released.
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So it would never just update/ update in settings?
And regular android pie without miui overhaul, so just the basic like on the pixels.
Pikachu666 said:
So it would never just update/ update in settings?
And regular android pie without miui overhaul, so just the basic like on the pixels.
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If you install an "Official" ROM, then you have OTA update if I'm not misstaken.
regular android pie sounds like pie built from android official sources, which wouldn't be very pleasant to use since it lacks a lot of features :silly:
but since u mentioned "like the pixels" (surprise, pixel system is also a skin), there is pixel experience for u to try, and an official one just got published here, so I'd recommend u try that. however, it still lacks a lot of other customisations that custom roms offer, while they still also offer a stock pie feel. so if you're not satisfied with pe, u can also try other custom roms.
official status is not required for ota updates; I've used several unofficial roms that had otas. ota is only available if the dev is nice enough to provision for it. official status does increase the likelihood of it happening though.
Hi,
Since I have a Samsung Galaxy J5 that is getting slower and slower each year, I am thinking of flashing the device to a custom ROM if available for my smartphone model. But I have a few questions about how these customs ROMs work.
For example, my Galaxy J5 is stuck on Android 6.0.1 which means I won't be getting the latest versions of apps (correct me if I am wrong). Also, there is the security issue as I won't be receiving neither OS version updates or security patches.
Does using a custom ROM fix all of these problems? How about security? Is it safer to use a custom ROM compared to an outdated original ROM?
Thanks in advance!