[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] saurav_k:
Ok Friends. So, I have been using my new z2 plus for about 5 days now on stock. Time to go for custom rom :)

I have been reading all the comments on this thread and some other threads as well to see opinions and experiences on best possible setup.

I have limited knowledge of using custom roms. Only flashed Lineage OS 14.1 on Moto G 1 st gen once successfully and using it since then.

Reading all the different comments and suggestions, I have narrowed down my choice to 2-3 roms which I would like to start with but I am quite confused with different kernels, mods etc. My priority is Good SOT and battery life, Decent performance, As less heating as possible, stable daily driver ROM without any major bugs.

So, here is analysis so far:

1) Most users recommend the AEX 4.4 July 24 build with Jaugar ROM (I would like to try it first)

2) Read on a different thread that AOSGP with Jaguar underclocked to 1.92 Ghz is working very well. My second option.

3) 3rd Option will be Citrus CAF

Now, I have never rooted a phone and experimented with mods with magisk / xposed etc.

One, problem I am facing on Z2 plus on stock is Low speaker and earphone volume output. My Moto G 1st gen is at least 40% louder.

Lot of people have recommended mods like: Audio Mod, Recent Swypo, Aggressive doze, Greenify, Baseband update, Forgot the name but some mod which gets rid of all ads permanently, Dolby Atmos, One more audio mod called v4x or something etc.

Now, kindly help me understand and get following doubts clarified friends:

1) What should be the order of Installation? I am on Stock 2.5.104 now. After unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP and taking backup - Does Kernel needs to be installed first or ROM + Gapps and then Kernel?

2) I do not have a Jio / Volte sim now but plan to take one soon. Read somewhere that first Volte needs to be enabled on stock rom and then custom roms should be installed to get Volte in custom roms. Does that mean that a Jio sim needs to be used on stock first or it means that even though Volte capable operator sim is not there, just the Volte setting needs to be enabled?

3) Which version of Jaguar kernel shall I install with AEX 4.4 24th July build? someone suggested latest one and someone suggested Aug 13 one. Kindly help me understand this choice better.

4) Which version of AOSGP ROM is stable and can be installed and with which version of Jaguar kernel?

5) Now coming to the MODs - which audio mod will be best to boost volume levels and sound quality. I am not inclined towards the audio mod which makes the earpiece work as secondary speaker. In what order these mods need to be installed? Which other mods should be installed based on my priorities mentioned above.

6) Baseband for network fluctuation issue - when does this needs to be installed? Before flashing rom or after? If anything goes wrong, how to rollback to original baseband?

7) Root - are AEX and / or AOSGP roms pre-rooted? If not, how and when (at what stage in the setup process) to root? Will rooting impact my usage of banking, cab, wallet apps, official email app etc?

8) Was reading somewhere that file format needs to be changed to ext4 before flashing custom rom (maybe wrong, I may be mixing up somethings which I read in last 2-3 days). Plz suggest.

Finally - I would really appreciate if someone can help me with a high level list of steps based on my plan and requirement on what to do. I will figure out the details of each step one by one or ask more if needed.

Please help folks.

Thanks

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