If you own an Android device, You will get to hear about terms like Custom ROM , Custom Recovery Rooting and so on. Most people don't know what exactly these terms are meant for. Today I will let you know about Custom ROMs and their influence on your device.
Custom ROMs
In Android sense, ROM is typically a file that contain the executable instructions to run the OS. A Stock ROM is the one which is developed by the manufacturer and comes with the phone when you buy it. Custom ROMs are also filled with features and customization options which control the behaviour of the device. There are many custom ROMs available. Some of the popular Custom ROMs are
CyanogenMod
This is the best custom ROM available and as reports suggest, till now, there are more than 4.2 million active installation of CyanogenMod releases. Some of the features of CyanogenMod are Open VPN integration, DSP equalizer, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, USB tethering, CPU over and under clocking.
AOKP (Android Open Kang Project)
AOKP allows more customisations than what is available with stock ROM. This is rising in popularity now . It allows customizations which are normally not permitted by the factory firmware. Some of the features are use of Custom Toggles, CPU overclocking, Navigation ring, Wi-Fi , Bluetooth, USB tethering, LED control.
Paranoid Android
Paranoid Android is a Custom ROM aiming at enhancing the beauty of the android system and allow more customizations in the system. It is completely different from CyanogenMod and also packs some cool features like Hover, Pie and Peak. Hover allows you to to interact with the notifications as soon as they arrive at your screen . Pie helps to enhance the simplicity of the navigation bar and the navigation buttons can be used with just a simple swipe at the screen. Peek feature allows you to take a glance at your notifications as soon as you take your phone out of your pocket. Other Features of Paranoid Android are Multi-tasking and Floating notifications, UI customization, Gesture control and so on.
Custom ROMs
In Android sense, ROM is typically a file that contain the executable instructions to run the OS. A Stock ROM is the one which is developed by the manufacturer and comes with the phone when you buy it. Custom ROMs are also filled with features and customization options which control the behaviour of the device. There are many custom ROMs available. Some of the popular Custom ROMs are
CyanogenMod
This is the best custom ROM available and as reports suggest, till now, there are more than 4.2 million active installation of CyanogenMod releases. Some of the features of CyanogenMod are Open VPN integration, DSP equalizer, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, USB tethering, CPU over and under clocking.
AOKP (Android Open Kang Project)
AOKP allows more customisations than what is available with stock ROM. This is rising in popularity now . It allows customizations which are normally not permitted by the factory firmware. Some of the features are use of Custom Toggles, CPU overclocking, Navigation ring, Wi-Fi , Bluetooth, USB tethering, LED control.
Paranoid Android
Paranoid Android is a Custom ROM aiming at enhancing the beauty of the android system and allow more customizations in the system. It is completely different from CyanogenMod and also packs some cool features like Hover, Pie and Peak. Hover allows you to to interact with the notifications as soon as they arrive at your screen . Pie helps to enhance the simplicity of the navigation bar and the navigation buttons can be used with just a simple swipe at the screen. Peek feature allows you to take a glance at your notifications as soon as you take your phone out of your pocket. Other Features of Paranoid Android are Multi-tasking and Floating notifications, UI customization, Gesture control and so on.
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