[Xiaomi Poco F1 Guides, News, & Discussion] ketnn:
Disclaimer: The moment you unlocked the bootloader of your phone you choose a risky path, don’t blame others if something goes wrong. Flashing custom software and tweaking things are risky business, don’t do it if you don’t know what you are doing. I am just trying to address all those irritating repetitive questions. Your opinion may be different from mine and that is completely fine for me. I am not expert or whatsoever in this but I am trying to help others with my limited knowledge.

Q. How to unlock bootloader of POCO F1?

A. Here is the guide: https://beebom.com/how-unlock-bootloader-poco-f1/

Q. What is PixelROM?

A. "Pixel ROM is an AOSP based ROM by developer [MENTION=6881528]argraur[/MENTION] :

https://xdaforums.com/poco-f1/development/rom-pixelrom-poco-f1-t3996197

Q. What is the procedure to install this ROM?

A. Follow these steps:

0. Backup your Internal Storage

1. Unlock the Bootloader

2. Install and boot to Unoffical OrangeFox Recovery (https://curoviyx.ru/orangefox/R10.0-b7/OrangeFox-R10.0-b7-Unofficial-beryllium.img)

3. Turn on "Disable Forced Encryption" in MIUI OTA settings in OrangeFox

4. Completely Wipe / format storage (to avoid further problems which may not visible at first, especially if you are coming from other ROMs like Lineage, Oxyget OS etc.)

5. Install firmware suggested by me! (https://mirror.akhilnarang.me/MIUI/beryllium/beryllium-9.6.27-9.0-vendor-firmware.zip) or the latest (at least V11.??.?? something was working file at the time of writing this)

6. Install Pixel ROM (https://sourceforge.net/projects/pixel3rom/files/beryllium/)

7. Install Magisk (https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445)

8. Reboot and Enjoy!​

Q. Why Unofficial Orange Fox (OF) instead of TWRP?

A. Because it serves the purpose:

1. With this recovery we don't need to worry about recovery being wiped out, after flashing this ROM (even this works with MIUI). No need to delete the file "recovery-from-boot.p".

2. When you flash a firmware or a ROM that has builtin firmware then OF will flash DFE by itself.

3. I tried OTA updates with Evo X till version 2.2, it was working flawlessly.
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Q. What are the benefits of having encrypted storage?

A. Well, not much if your bootloader is already unlocked. Although, there are real benefits of having it but then you need bootloader locked.

Q. What are the benefits of having non-encrypted storage?

A. Data can be accessed faster compared to encrypted storage as no need of extra CPU cycles to decrypt every time. You can flash new Recoveries and ROMs without worrying about losing access to data.

Q. Can I dirty flash the ROM or directly update it from system updates?

A. Yes, you can, but you will need to disable every Magisk modules which can be enabled after successful update.

Q. What if I forgot to disable the Magisk module before updating and stuck at logo or having boot loops?

A. Just boot to recovery by holding <power> and <volume up> buttons for 10 seconds (or less, I didn’t count!) Then use builtin Magisk manager of Orange Fox to disable modules. Or flash Magisk Uninstaller (https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445) to remove Magisk.

Q. Will Google's Call Screening work on this ROM?

A. It is partially working. Here : https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79007237

Q. Can I backup data and system with TWRP?

A. If you backup "Boot", "Data", "Vendor Image" (NOT "Vendor") and "System Image" (NOT "System") then it will work fine.

Q. Is it safe to use Custom ROMs?

A. Safety and security are just illusions, what we know about MIUI digging day and night in our phones for every bit of personal data? Most of the Payment and Banking apps are working with this ROM even with or without having Magisk.

Q. How to change Icons in Pixel Launcher?

A. Use Pixel Launcher Mods that can be found here: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-pixel-launcher-mods-icon-packs-t3732483

Note : You can simply use PNG files as an icon (same as I deed), you don't need icon packs for that.

Q. How to get double tap to sleep?

A. You can use aforesaid "Pixel Launcher Mods" to create an invisible widget on the home screen, on which you can double tap to lock the phone.

Details here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78845201&postcount=3292

Q. Fast charging not working?

A. One of my friend using MIUI and he is not unlocked or done any mod, just pure MIUI as it comes with it, but still fast charging was not working for him. Solution : he used power plug in another room! Sometimes even cable may be faulty and ambient temps also play vital role in Quick Charge.

Q. What about battery life?

A. I updated this post with more Pixel like Rom so new SS will be here soon.

Q. Which kernel is best?

A. There is nothing like best, if it was then others do not exist at all. My best may be worst for you, But I use Arter97:

https://xdaforums.com/poco-f1/development/arter97-kernel-poco-f1-t3919127

Q. What about thermal profiles?

A. Use them with caution, I personally don't flash or recommend any thermals.

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PS: I updated this post, so some references of trailing posts may be irrelevant.