Since the Android source code is public, you can build your own personalized OS. Read on to know how to build your own Android ROM.

Ever wondered what the whole Android custom ROM scene was about? What is all this talk of installing "aftermarket", custom upgrades on your phone? Who needs it? Why do it? Is it safe? Don't fret ...

So a custom ROM can range in definition from some custom code modifications to make Android run better on a device, all the way to changing the homescreen, background services, and default software.

This Sunday we discuss if stock Android or custom ROMs provide better user experience.

Google complicates development of custom ROMs such as Lineage for Pixel smartphones. The hardened Android version GrapheneOS is particularly affected.

Lineage OS, comprised of former CyanogenMod maintainers and developers, have started pushing out custom ROM builds for a few Android devices. This includes the Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Moto G4 ...