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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Dear Fellow Whyred Users,

I am opening this thread to discuss and get views from you in terms of a Stable & Least Buggy ROM (+ kernel) for Whyred 4GB/64GB device

It is more like an on-going discussion so that all can refer to and ask/share queries/comments/feedback and hence putting in this forum and not in Q&A.

Now to allow focussed discussion sharing some baseline requirements

1) By stable means - no random reboots, no crashes, should be good for daily use with Google Apps, GCam etc

2) Least Buggy - may be some small bugs here and there but should be known in advance (if see that these days for all Custom ROM bugs list is blank even when there are few known bugs reported & hence clearly known)

3) It's OK if the ROM is not having the latest security patches (ideally should be updated) but the key requirement is having balanced (battery backup & performance)

Now, yes Custom ROM offers lot of benefits and it is a boon to come out of MIUI trap as well as allows us to experiment and experience new features. But then it does break a few things here and there and also brings uncertainties.

So, for this thread, ok to even share experiences with MIUI (obviously modded one with all ads/****s removed) as well as the whole plethora of Custom ROM.

Request fellow users to share their experience with at least the following details:

ROM Name & Build Date:

Custom kernel Name & Build Date (if any):

Using Since:

Bugs if any:

Concerns if any:

Overall experience:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Example for sharing your experience of ROM , pls quote this thread and edit !

PS: Mine is not a recommendation as not happy :(

ROM Name & Build Date: Xiaomi.eu Stable 10.3.4 (Android 9)

Custom kernel Name & Build Date (if any): Agni Kernel v8.7 Stable EAS

Using Since: May 2020

Bugs if any: None observed

Concerns if any: Lately phone seems very slow, performance below par. Reboot/clean cache helps for few days but again same problem

Overall experience: xiaomi.eu has been a good ROM for last 1.5 years, but with latest build seems to be an issue. Will try fresh format once, else change

Calling out fellow users to spare a few minutes and share their thoughts

[MENTION=719438]mGforCe[/MENTION] [MENTION=8387913]SunilSuni[/MENTION] [MENTION=8144461]!codelocker![/MENTION] [MENTION=9444038]Renz1er[/MENTION] [MENTION=9717793]zdsvub[/MENTION] [MENTION=10449381]Sidgup1998[/MENTION] [MENTION=4796617]Mysteryagr[/MENTION] [MENTION=8795070]Weeny1992[/MENTION] [MENTION=7027354]Harry_00s.HS[/MENTION] [MENTION=8327374]laska.levin[/MENTION] [MENTION=3785474]Cordobes21[/MENTION] [MENTION=550835]rahimali[/MENTION] [MENTION=1393901]drnightshadow[/MENTION] [MENTION=5070317]Cirra92[/MENTION] [MENTION=5455284]jokerpappu[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] NavodLowe:
Oxygen OS is pretty stable..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks, can you pls elaborate a bit more in terms of 4-5 queries below. Helps in having a broad overview, TIA

ROM Name & Build Date:

Custom kernel Name & Build Date (if any):

Using Since:

Bugs if any:

Concerns if any:

Overall experience:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] rahimali:
[MENTION=719438]mGforCe[/MENTION]

I was recommended to use PixelExperience which was the first and only custom ROM I have flashed so far since unlocking the bootloader (I only acquired the phone last month). I went with the Pie version of the ROM,

PixelExperience_whyred-9.0-20191211-2037-OFFICIAL

Stock kernel (the one that came with the ROM), no random reboots, no problems, no issues whatsoever.

I might one day or some day flash Omni / Paranoid since I'm a big fan of both and have used them over the years. Maybe you could try those?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
[MENTION=719438]mGforCe[/MENTION]

ROM Name & Build Date: Xiaomi.Eu Beta 20.3.26 (Android 9)

Custom Kernel Name & Build Date: Using Stock Kernel (perf 4.4.153-perf+)

Using Since: March 2020 (Since Date of Release)

Bugs: None

Concerns if Any: Well u cannont Run WCC2 Game if its downloaded from another website (other than play store)

Overall Exp.: I've been using Eu ROM Since january 2020 and i haven't seen that much stable ROM till now. Even the MIUI 12 Beta builds are not that stable (They have high RAM Usage). I will strongly recommend this ROM For the best MIUI 11 Exp.

Peace
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Renz1er:
[MENTION=719438]mGforCe[/MENTION]

ROM Name & Build Date: MIUI 10 [xiaomi.eu Beta 9.9.3] (Android 9)

Custom Kernel Name & Build Date: Stock Kernel (perf 4.4.153-perf+)

Using Since: September 2019 (Since Date of Release)

Bugs: Completely Stable

Concerns if Any: None so far, in nearly 1 year time.

Overall Exp: This has always been my go to ROM, when I want the perfect balance between performance and battery backup (seen last 8 hours of SoT and 40 hours of standby on it)

-- 1 -- ​

One of the biggest reason why I never switched to MIUI 11, was because it was basically MIUI 10 with some extra tidbits that I could live without. The extra animations and updates just made the whole thing slower and consumed more RAM. For me, MIUI 10 last beta does the job perfectly. Good battery life and spare RAM (1.4-1.5 / 3.0 GB).

MIUI 12 has some major animation issues and spare RAM drops to 0.9-1.1 / 3.0 GB; would not advice anyone to update to that version. Waiting for RevOS [MIUI 12 Android 10 port] to get a bit more stable, might switch to that; as they seemed to have a good RAM management.

-- 2 -- ​

I tried out Havoc, Pixel, Lineage and Corvus. Out of all the 4 ROMs; I'd say Corvus is pretty good. Havoc is nice and refined, but in terms of features, Corvus is the better one. But, what stops me from switch to custom roms is the battery life and slight heating issues. It might be due to kernels, but compared to MIUI 10's 5-6% battery consuption, custom roms eat up around 14-15%. Plus, during idle load, MIUI 10 drops down to as low as 32 C while lowest I seen on Corvus was around 35-36 C. They might have gotten better. Might need to test them out again before I can give a final say on it.

-- 3 -- ​

After using MIUI, you get used to few sweet features it offers. Few of them were the volume panel, per app network settings, the app auto start control toggle and lastly the recent app menu. Paranoid Android did a wonderful job of bringing the first 2 feature to custom stock roms; sadly the other two features still remain unavailble. Hopefully someone will be able to create those.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks [MENTION=9444038]Renz1er[/MENTION] for the detailed feedback, very helpful.

Few questions if you may answer:

1) Did you try any subsequent build of Xiaomi.eu MIUI 10 betas and still found this best? Or you never tried any further MIUI 10 or MIUI 11 because of info about extra RAM consumption?

Reason for asking because fellow user [MENTION=10449381]Sidgup1998[/MENTION] suggested Xiaomi.Eu Beta 20.3.26 (MIUI 11) and so checking.

2) Further, you mention RevOS and so checking if you tried any other MIUI Mods like MiRoom etc?

I also googled and found one Official RevOS - tried anytime? ROS-MIUI_RedmiNote5_20.2.26_v11-9.zip
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
The problem (probably biggest) I've faced with Corvus Os is the mobile data connection. Sometimes if u disconnect and then reconnect, it won't connect until u restart/ Change network type 4g/3g/2g (I used this method).

Otherwise Best Aosp Rom is Corvus as it has my favourite One Plus Navbar Option :D
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Renz1er:
-- 1 --​

I tried out almost every single beta build and stable build for MIUI 10, and this one particular seems to hit the sweet spot. In terms of features offered from MIUI, performance and stability.

For MIUI 11, I just tried few earlier beta builds and some one of the stable builds. They were stable, but like I said, the ram usage and a bit more system animations kept me away.

For MIUI 12, I tried the very first beta build and the last beta build, both had bugs and issues.

-- 2 --​

Tried Xiaomi.EU Android 10 Port, Masik X Android 10 Port and RevOS Anroid 10 Port. All 3 of them are more of less very similar, just RevOS has bit more free space because it removes a few of MIUI system apps and a bit more free RAM compared to official Android 9 MIUI 12.

But the main issues with these ports are higher temperature, battery backup being a bit worse and the camera libs might not be whyred's so might see a bit degradation in quality.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks for the detailed revert. Clearly noted cons of going with MIUI 11 and MIUI 12

Now, coming back to MIUI 10, what I gather is that xiaomi.eu beta 9.9.3 is essentially last best of MIUI 10 and then the next weekly beta takes to

MIUI 11

Basis same, I tried searching a bit and came across two further ROMs : Mi-Room and Revolution OS

They both having beta builds, my guess based on same last MIUI 10 weekly beta, the release time is closeby to xiaomi.eu (beta 9.9.3)

xiaomi.eu_multi_HMNote5Pro_9.9.3_v10-9.zip 2019-09-05

Mi-Room RedmiNote5_MIUI_9.9.3_MiRoom_9.0.zip 2019-09-06

ROS-MIUI_RedmiNote5_9.9.21_v10-9.zip 2019-09-11

So, was wondering if worth trying anyone of them?

Also nowhere I see any comparison of Mi-Room vs Xiaomi.eu vs RevolutionOS. Do you have any insights here?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] SunilSuni:
I will suggest Pixel experience plus ROM

Build : June 13

Have been using it from last two days and it's pretty stable

I'm getting 7+ hours of SOT

Play Store is certified so no need to install magisk

Video recording is not working with included Mi Camera but you can resolve it by installing Google Camera

I'm Using Google camera 7.3
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] drnightshadow:
Omfg guys ... Can you find more unsupported and buggy ROMs??? ?

Did someone try official LOS 17.1 ???

Almost bug free some minors bugs but ROM is rock solid and you'll get weekly OTA.

Some pixlesh*t buggy ROM is not what my grany can use as sound is crapy as hell and others bugs (WIFI, 4g, volte, etc). I tried many of them except MIUI crapware, adware,etc ROMS.

And I always come back to LOS ROMs official or unofficial.

But on the end, decision is up to you.

Good luck and stay safe.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
I've tried LOS, the main concern is the constant Signal Drops which ultimately lead to poor signal reception.

I am having these issues in the latest build ( 29/6)

That's why I always come back to MiUi
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] drnightshadow:
Khmm, in almost every of yours posts on XDA forum you have always some weird problems and no one else have and can't be reproduce.... Last quote is from MIUI ROM thread.:laugh:

You are clearly doing something wrong. What firmware do you have? Did you clean install ROM ( advanced wipe -> system, data, cache, dalvik, internal storage)?

Is your persist partition OK?

How is your changing fingerprint going? :laugh: (under LOS 17.1 thread is your answer):good:

You can PM me and I'll try to help you to narrow down your problem. As I said official LOS 17.1 is the most stable ROM at the moment.

Note to all:

Try to avoiding gapps cr*pware. Use FLOSS stores like f-droid and if you still can't live without google spyware apps use Aurora Store (aka google store but its open source) from XDA lab apps store.

And I'm sorry for this off topic post :angel:.

Good luck and stay safe.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
[MENTION=1393901]drnightshadow[/MENTION] my Eu problem was solved as the new feature implemented by Miui 12 was unknown (they by default changed the imei, simcard response to blank response) and many people were facing the problem

This was a common problem but people didn't knew how to describe

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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] minilandl:
The two roms I've always had a good time with on both my Osprey and whyred has been lineage os and aosp extended other roms which have more features eventually broke for one reason or another . Aosp extended is the perfect mix of features and stability
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks for your feedback. So PE+ Android 10 right? Overall you are happy here

Thanks mate for feedback. Can you share more details about AEX - which build, android version? Any bugs/issues observed etc?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] lino88:
Not so recent, but the best and most stable for me. Did try almost every whyred ROM from xda , and from other forums also. I always end up getting back to this one, specially when you like MIUI experience. Details attached.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Renz1er:
Would be really nice if you could tell me how is the MIUI Pro different from the classic Xiaomi.eu version and is there any reason for using the March release of the MIUI 10 instead of the last September MIUI 10 release ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Renz1er:
--- Xiaomi.EU MIUI 12 Android 10 Port (version 20.7.9) Review ---​

Right now, this is the most stable and usage port I used so far.

Free Ram is around 0.9 to 1.1 GB for 3 GB Variant and should be around 1.9 to 2.1 GB for 4GB Variants.

About 95% of the features are smooth and usage without any issue.

Only bugs I faced are very slow scroll speed, sometimes black screen comes up before app opening and rarely, but faced it like twice, completely frozen screen.

Last issue I faced is temperature issue; which doesn't seem to be leaving ported ROMs. Normal temp is 36-37 always and goes upto 40 during charging or moderate tasks.

Estimated SoT is around 6-7 hours.

If you absolutely need to change to an Android 10 based MIUI 12 rom, this might be the best one. However, I would not recommend it, due to the hot feel this rom gives all the time.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] dllungu:
ok ...after readinig other posts ....i make my recomandation .....

Used for almost 2 year and not interest for any games...... Syberia v2.5 (not FE) + kangaroox kernel + different software for control (firewall,vanced ,etc.) combined into a fine daily use phone.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
MIUI Pro - What is different?

Thanks [MENTION=2066234]lino88[/MENTION] Hmm... MiUi Pro - have heard about this ROM quite a few times but never used.

Can you pls give more insights, your experience? I am sure you would have used regular MIUI / xiaomi.eu rooms too. So will be best person to share the differences

And yes, why the old March build and not the last build from Sep?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
OxygenOS Feedback?

[MENTION=9731232]NavodLowe[/MENTION] Can you pls take out some time to share more details.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
SyberiaOS - Some more details?

Thanks [MENTION=1052744]dllungu[/MENTION] for the feedback. Can you pls elaborate more and share some specifics, maybe consider below pointers

ROM Name & Build Date:

Custom kernel Name & Build Date (if any):

Using Since:

Bugs if any:

Concerns if any:

Overall experience:

Basis your post, did search and found this:

ROM thread https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/rom-syberia-project-t3863434 by [MENTION=5825602]sys01[/MENTION] ?

Download link https://sourceforge.net/projects/syberiaos/files/whyred/

But there are many builds under v2.5 - can you specify the last one with least bug etc?

Thanks again for taking time to share experience and feedback
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Arindam321:
Rom- Miui 12 by xiaomi.eu Samuel Port 20.5.21 Beta

Kernel - 4.4.223-rad-x4.3-OC

Using for 2 months

It is definitely better than the miui global rom

Bugs notification light not working

Whatsapp error but still can be used with some difficulty

I would like to swith to more of a gaming and a stable rom

Suggest plzz
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] lino88:
Well, as I said, "The best for me". I didn't test all updates after the one I have, so I can't tell the differences between them. What I can say, is that I have never had problems or bugs with this version . Not that I find it important, but the score from it with Agni kernel is just awesome. I've tried in this last month ;zenui os6 , evolution X, ancient os, masik 14 and corvus os. I'll be using Corvus for a while , as this might also be an amazing alternative. There's just too much to choose from.

There will never be a best Rom for everyone.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks ! Actually also wanted to understand key differences/new features of MIUI Pro versus other MIUI ROMs.

I checked and never found a comparison and so wanted to check basis your first hand experience.

You are spot on :good: There can't be one best ROM. Hence even this thread's title is Stable ROM :)

What is expected is that we get community to share a good set of reviews basis their first hand experiences. These feedbacks can be used as first level of filter to identify relatively stable ROM for individual testing.

Everyone can't test out ROMs regularly and hence the benefit of xda platform to discuss and seek feedback/opinion/report etc.

Also I see most of TG group have developed a sort of prejudices. So xda remains, so far, an independent platform
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Feedbacks / Experience Since Last 8 weeks?

Guys/Gals,

Hope you all and your near/dear ones are keeping well.

It has been 2 months+ since last post and so thought of bumping this thread to check for recent experiences / feedback of trying Custom ROMs.

Pls do share with pro & cons so that helps to decide on stable ROM. Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] raviamanthagiri@gmail.com:
Lineage 17.1

Is the best rom.. it's very stable..minimal..and it's official..you can try any latest build..i have been using for the last 3months..no random reboots..no bugs..

Link- https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/rom-lineageos-17-1-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-t4109253
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] a_k_a.s_h:
AEX

ROM Name & Build Date: AEX

Custom kernel Name & Build Date (if any): default

Using Since: 3 months

Bugs if any: none experience

Concerns if any: newly download media don't show up, when you try to send them to someone on onsta or whatsapp or any edition software it sometimes irritates me so much but I've experienced this issue with all other roms. actually others are worse. And also Not receiving updates

Overall experience: I've tried lots of custom roms. I.e., PE, Corvus, Havoc, Revenge, Revolution and many more.. After one or two week they start showing many bugs. That's the only rom i used that long still as good as first day.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] !codelocker!:
ROM Name & Build Date: ArrowOS ( Android 11 ) [2020.10.29]

Custom kernel Name & Build Date (if any): default

Using Since: almost 1 month

Bugs if any: none with latest build as of now

Concerns if any: There are no OTA updates so you need to flash each build manually

Overall experience: The most stable Android 11 ROM out there for our whyred!Pretty smooth and amazingly good battery backup!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] shubh096:
Not that stable

I faced many random reboots on arrow os nov1 build.

I will say not that stable. Battery backup is average. I was getting 7 hrs sot on pe but 6 hrs or less on arrow os 11. ( I used all bulds in arrow os a11 except nov13).

I will say average rom.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mahbub840:
Rom : MSm extended (custom rom redefined) android R (11)

Defult kernel : Strom breaker old cam hmp editions

I am using it last 7days. Ui performance butter smooth.

I didn't face any lag or ui transactions or anything. Bettery backup average lvl at list 7hour sot .
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] HIBISCUS:
I've tested pixel experience android 10 stable and I've found no bugs so far. Give it a try if you want a stable and clean rom with impeccable battery 🔋

ANDROID 10 (Pixel experience)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] lucius100:
I thought u were using nusantara rom last time, lol.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] anees02:
I used havoc and evolution os but I got random reboots.

then I flashed lineagos 30/11/2020 official 17.1 all things worked well except I missed the feature of stopping heads-up notifications while watching YouTube or any other live shows.

but after using OTA feature and applied the update the home gesture disabled.

then I flashed crDroid and tried it for 24 hours, everything worked well except Access Point Name (APN), I had to delete it and add it manually after reboot.

finally returned back to weekly miui 12 eu 18.6.20.

waiting for stable miui 12.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Haha, thanks for sharing feedback.

I continue to be on last Stable MIUI by Xiaomi.EU
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] umair42:
Hi guys I want to try Miui 12 port based on android 10.

But there are so many of them.Can you guys please share your experiences with different ports you have tried?

There are many ports like xiaomi.eu , pro , mix , rog edition, razor ,

I just want a stable build with minimum bugs.

Also if you guys could list all the bugs you have faced with those roms would be really helpful.

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] !codelocker!:
I hop between ROMs every week :p, I found ArrowOS to be the most stable
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Fellow Users of whyred, any recent suggestions here? Pls do share feedback/comment, thanks!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
Using MIUI 11.0.5.0 For 2 months, not a single issue. With custom rom(s) there is always a bug associated but with native or stock rom, the experience is always good.

Some users may not prefer stock rom at all.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] polya95:
Hi!

Do you used any Gcam?

If yes, how did it worked?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
Actually i am on stock rom, so installing gcam is not possible as i have not root and hence no cam 2 api
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] polya95:
I see! Thanks btw!

That's why i haven't left PE11 Plus, it has lvl3 cam 2 api, without root.

Maybe i should find a cam2api enabled stock rom by default.

As i know i can revert back to stock and only lock bootloader if i like to.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Sidgup1998:
Brother i used to flash rom(s) on a daily basis... Changing rom frequently caused me troubles- whatsapp verification, loading apps. I was fed up and decided to stay on stock rom. I've tried multiple rom(s) and had to come to stock due to its stability and easy to use
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Hello Fellow Users,

Checking back here after sometime. Any latest suggestions from you on tried and tested stable ROM with least bugs? Thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] SunilSuni:
PixelExperience Android 12 (Mi remote works fine but camera images will be stored in Picture folder instead of DCIM/Camera folder)

LineageOS 18.1 Android 11 (Mi Remote didn't worked for me)

These two are my choice