[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Apollo2000:
This a noob friendly thread to help people with some common questions. If the mods don't like this I apologize just trying to contribute.

Q... What is the first step in flashing a rom.

A... Backup of your boot.img or everything so you can safely return if a problem occurs.

Q... How do you flash a ROM?

A... ROM>gapps>kernel>root or alternatively if issues occur ROM>gapps>root>kernel

Q... Is a kernel/root necessary?

A... No on both I know one ROM that requires a kernel most don't reading the first page you will know. Root is only required if the ROM has force encryption and you don't want it or need root.

Q... How to unlock bootloader?

A... I'll link I'm a second post to motos website it has a detailed guide to do it through a few simple command promos.

Q... Where do I find all the features a ROM/kernel has?

A... The front page typically where the download button is at.

Q... How do I report a bug or problem?

A... Depends on the problem downloading a logcat app from the play store and sending the xml (text) is a good start. If more the bug isn't found there the dev is more then likely willing to help direct you to the files he needs.

Q... What tweaks do you use to get great battery life?

A... Honestly the phone has plenty but if you need that extra little juice the safest option would be using ex kernels power saving mode to dial down the core frequencies.

Q... Is the key n/a normal?

A... At first I thought I did something wrong but no need to fear a simple warning saying there is something custom ie twrp.

Q... My phones encrypted help!

A... A backup could save the phone if put on an SD card. You'll need to format and lose all data stored on the phone other then SD card so be warned.

Q... What's the best ROM?

A... Only you can answer this each ROM is unique and has custom featured tailored to different people. Need bare bones los has it need more aokp among many others have it. You get the point honestly just try it and see backups help here too.

Q... Was this phone a good purchase?

A... Thanks to the devs yes it is. Moto has skimped on updates lately but we still have 7.1.X because of them.

Q... Why is this X ROM unstable?

A... The devs are working hard some phones need to have six months to get los to even work so patience none of these roms are really unstable. The htc 10 didn't have BT for months and on los the dialer didn't even work but now fully functioning. So rest assured every darn bug will be squashed in time.

Q... Is the above mention stuff risky?

A... If it voids warranty yes then it is. Android has come a long way and it is however much safer now then every before to flash and root phones if there's a problem there is typically a fix. I do recommend new users to read as much as possible on risks and how tos first this is only a brief guide to the world of customs.

Q... Where do I find an answer to a problem I have?

A... While I'll support as many questions as I can in here I'd like you to do something's first. Search a thread that has some relative info say a twrp issue search the twrp thread. If that doesn't help google it and see then. Spend just five or so minutes and if no luck then come ask away in here.

Q... Why research when I can ask a question?

A... This is mainly because the people helping don't want to repeat too many times. However a response from someone can take time and it may not even be the answer you need so to save you time a little research ahead of asking the question could speed up fixing the problem.

Q... If I flash a kernel will it mess with twrp or firmware?

A... Twrp has its own kernel it runs on so kernel shouldn't mess it up. However it does mess with boot imagines so it could potentially do that rho highly unlikely. Firmware nope nothing you do really messes with that

This is by no means a complete list of things. This is tailored to our device so please keep it on such so I can help with device specific questions. If more needs to be added pm and I'll add it including suggestions and request for frequently asked questions I may have missed. Good luck on your journey cheers.