I’ve been using China/Xiaomi Phones for the longest time and hated the installed Android Version because all of the clutter, bloat and privacy concerns. Now I am about to buy a Google Pixel 7 Pro.
What do you guys think, is a Custom ROM needed or should I just stick to the Default with Adguard and Disable some Google Apps to get a similar Experience?
Just hoping to get some Opinions. :)
GrapheneOS is where it’s at
Personally I stopped custom roms a while back. I’m not hardcore in the anti-google camp though.
If you are, obviously custom roms will be all you should be looking at. Tons of good recommendations in this thread already.
If you’re not in this camp though, the default pixel experience has been great for me and might be for you. I find it the least annoying of the oem experiences (not cluttered in features I’ll never use, simplified settings menu where I’ve never had to use the search on since it all made sense etc).
I’d say use the stock rom for a few weeks. If you hate it, custom roms are always there for you.
LineageOS, LibeageOS+Microg and GrapheneOS would be good Custom roms.
It really depends on your use case.
LibeageOS
For a second, I thought there was a LineageOS fork named “LiberaceOS” and now I’m sad there’s none…
One of the best Roms for a Pixel is Grapheneos. Personally I use a Pixel 7 pro with it and it works great.
How safe is it to install grapheneos – can you brick the phone?
I have a used pixel 3 but I’ve never tried such things
I wouldn’t use any Android device with the stock ROM if you have the option. Custom ROMS will give you more control over your device, less bloat, and often longer software support.
