Database Users

What ROM do you recommend for Huawei P8 Lite ALE-L21 ?

I want to replace the ROM on my Huawei P8 Lite ALE-L21.
Currently installed: Android 5.0.1 ALE-L211C432B190.
Please help me choose a ROM that would be best for this phone (in your opinion), considering:
- Android version newer than 5.0.1
- Supports Dual Sim
- rooted
- Stable (i need a ROM that is not experimental, but suitable for day to day use, something reliable)
- Has no bugs with hardware/software (eg. sensors, or other features)
- doesn't slow the phone significantly
I am aware this type of question often annoys people (as anyone may consider a different ROM as "best"), but if you can leave your personal feelings aside and give your best 2 cents in answering my request would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

I use AOSPA by surdu, this rom have a better battery life than the original emui and it just works fine, I had RROS in the past but AOSPA is more stable

Thanks @BananeMan1
I've got into some trouble with my phone (bootloader became locked after installing the updates to get EMUI 4.1)
I posed the issue here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/help/p8lite-ale-l21-unlock-bootloader-t3779631

I have some problems with AOSPA:
- Can't access Phone or SIM contacts, only gmail contacts
- Any imported contacts (VCF) went to gmail account and there is no way to save them in Phone or SIM.
- as is not EMUI, HiSuite doesn't work.
While I'm sure it would be fun to try all ROMs made here, for sure I lack the necessary time, therefore I would like to know which ROM is EMUI and works with HiSuite (if any).

https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/development/rom-t3590924
This is Lineage OS 13 for p8 lite. It is unofficial, but it is stable. I currently don't know whether that supports saving contacts to the sim card. But you better have a look at the thread.
There is also an Oreo ROM, which is unstable at the moment and doesn't recommend that.
There is also the Lineage OS 14 for p8 lite 2017.
Yours is 2015 so it won't support neither yours or mine.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/development/rom-t3590924
This is Lineage OS 13 for p8 lite. It is unofficial, but it is stable. I currently don't know whether that supports saving contacts to the sim card. But you better have a look at the thread.
There is also an Oreo ROM, which is unstable at the moment and doesn't recommend that.
There is also the Lineage OS 14 for p8 lite 2017.
Yours is 2015 so it won't support neither yours or mine.

Roma for Huawei nova 2i

Are there any Roms for Android 8 or 8.1 for Huawei nova 2i I can't find any for Australia.

Unfortunately nope, IMO this device is not one of the high end devices for it to be able to grab custom ROM/android development attention.
Btw you already updated to the latest 8.0 OREO?. nice to see another australian here with the same phone.

Is there an working Android 8/9 ROM for Huawei P9 lite?

Hi,
I just got my used VNS-L21 and it´s quite nice.
However, due to the Booloader Lock it has a lower Firmware than my Phone from 2013....
I would like to know when I pay the 4€ for the unlock if there is an Android 8 or 9 ROM out there than can be properly used? Is there a chance that LineageOS or AOSP would work?
Although, I might buy it anyway since I am annoyed with all this Bloatware.

Visit https://www.meticulus.co.vu
There you can get Resurrection Remix 6.1 (Oreo). You have to create an account first. (Forum)

NewUser987 said:
Hi,
I just got my used VNS-L21 and it´s quite nice.
However, due to the Booloader Lock it has a lower Firmware than my Phone from 2013....
I would like to know when I pay the 4€ for the unlock if there is an Android 8 or 9 ROM out there than can be properly used? Is there a chance that LineageOS or AOSP would work?
Although, I might buy it anyway since I am annoyed with all this Bloatware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you can download lineage os (pie) from here, but it is very very unstable.:silly:

Modding P8 Lite (2015) in 2020 - question and advices

Hello! I've modded already some devices, but I never got in my hands a device that lived so long.
Since I cannot find any infos about using latest Magisk on a such old device and I don't want to mess it up, I wanted to ask here some questions.
First: generally, is ok to use a recent version of Magisk on every device, or there are some devices with some kind of differences that needs a "custom" or "specific" version of Magisk?
Second: is ok to use directly the Releases on https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases ? I saw that this is the only official way to get it and that magiskmanager is not a related site.
Third: any advices on modding the P8 Lite 2015?
Model runs MIUI 4.0.3 and it's on Android 6. It's the single-sim version.
I already have TWRP working and phone is factory-reset. Yes, I had access to my unlock code, so it was pretty painless to unlock it.
It needs to be fully functional, so I cannot use custom ROMs (it seems like all have problems with YouTube and/or Camera). If there are some advices here, I'm free to listen.
I was planning on installing Magisk (root, generally) to uninstall Huawei crap plus a better control over kernel, if there is any on this device.

P8 lite 2017 newbie

I just got a p8 lite 2017 from a friend, stock android 7.0 ( emui 5.0 ).
I'm not new with rom installations, but I don't know anything about this specific device.
It is still possible to unlock the phone and install a custom rom? reading this forum it looks like you need to pay for it.
Which is the most stable rom?
I'm going to give the phone to a person which is completely tech unskilled, so I'm looking for an hassle-free experience, and I value stability over newest version of android.

unlock using the PotatoAv https://github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV
you will need to slightly open the back cover (which is just a piece of cake)