| ROM | Philosophy | Devices | Updates | Root | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LineageOS | Clean AOSP, long support | 200+ | Monthly | Magisk | Industry standard |
| crDroid | AOSP + features | 150+ | Bi-weekly | Magisk | Customizable |
| GrapheneOS | Privacy-hardened | 15 Pixels | Weekly | LSPosed | Pixel-only, best security |
| CalyxOS | microG included | 10+ | Monthly | LSPosed | Privacy-focused, Pixel/OnePlus |
| Pixel Experience | Pixel UI/Features | 80+ | Weekly | Magisk | Pixel UI on any device |
| Evolution X | Feature-rich AOSP | 100+ | Bi-weekly | Magisk | Gaming friendly |
| /e/OS | Privacy first | 250+ | Monthly | Magisk | Full de-Google |
| OmniROM | Stability focused | 50+ | Monthly | Magisk | XDA community |
| Resurrection Remix | Feature pack | 80+ | Monthly | Magisk | Highly customizable |
| Launcher | Style | Customization | Performance | Ad-Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnchair | AOSP | High | Excellent | Yes |
| ADW Launcher | Classic | Very High | Good | Yes |
| Niagara | Card-based | Medium | Excellent | Yes (Pro) |
| Pixel Launcher | Stock Pixel | Low | Excellent | Yes |
| Nova Launcher | Heavy customization | Very High | Good | Yes (Pro) |
| Poco Launcher | Miui-style | Low | Good | Yes |
| Smart Launcher | AI categories | Medium | Good | Yes (Pro) |
| Keyboard | FOSS | Privacy | Features | Gesture Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenBoard | ✅ | Excellent | Basic | No |
| FUTO Keyboard | ✅ | Excellent | Theme packs | Yes |
| Gboard | ❌ | Poor | Excellent | Yes |
| Swiftkey | ❌ | Fair | Good | Yes |
| Grammarly KB | ❌ | Fair | Grammar check | Yes |
| AnySoftKeyboard | ✅ | Excellent | Customizable | Yes |
| Manager | Root | Speed | UI | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Files | No | Fast | Modern | Basic |
| MiXplorer | Optional | Fastest | Tabs | Archive support |
| Solid Explorer | No | Fast | Material | Dual pane |
| Root Explorer | Optional | Good | Classic | Full control |
| Total Commander | No | Good | Classic | Plugins |
| FX File Manager | Optional | Fast | Modern | Cloud sync |