Here is a comprehensive list of Android 14 custom ROMs available for popular phones that you can download and easily flash. Android 14 is still a very practical upgrade path if you want newer privacy controls, smoother performance, better standby behavior, and cleaner (Pixel-like) software on a device that is no longer getting fast OEM updates.
For this guide, we went through current and active ROM maintainer threads and project pages to build a useful Android 14 ROMs list for Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO, Nothing, Motorola, and ASUS phones. You will also find a quick breakdown of why Android 14 ROMs are still worth installing on older and EOL devices, what features usually improve, and how to pick a safer build before you flash.
Why Install Android 14 Custom ROMs Instead of Stock Firmware?
Here is the first thing to answer before anything else – if your phone works fine, why even install a custom/modified firmware? Android 14 arrived with a set of changes that make custom ROMs genuinely more useful than they were on earlier Android versions. They are not just for power users, but for anyone who wants more out of older devices/hardware.
Android 14 came with a ton of new features, but we have highlighted a few important ones that we think users looked more forward to:
1) Tighter privacy controls that stock firmware often buries
Android 14 introduced a full Privacy Dashboard, per-app media access permissions, a redesigned photo picker that limits what apps can see, and a dedicated credential manager for passwords and passkeys.
2) Better standby battery life on aging hardware
Android 14 reworked how the OS handles background processes and device idle states. The result is measurably longer standby time on many phones, which is especially useful for older flagships or mid-range devices that have started draining faster after years of OEM updates.
3) More lock screen and theming freedom
Android 14 brought deeper Material You tuning – including monogram emoji, lock screen widgets, and more granular color extraction.
4) Per-app language preferences
Android 14 added the ability to set a different display language for individual apps. This is especially useful for multilingual users and was not broadly available before on most Android skins.
5) Faster app launches and improved file system performance
The ext4 filesystem improvements in Android 14 help reduce latency during app switching and file operations on supported hardware. Custom ROMs built on newer Android 14 bases generally carry these gains without the heavy OEM overlay.
6) Extended life for phones that never got Android 14 officially
Some phones received Android 14 very late or were cut off from official updates entirely. For those devices, community Android 14 builds remain the most practical way to get the latest platform features, security patches, and app compatibility without waiting on a carrier or OEM update that may never come.
Related: Have an older device? You can check out our picks for the best Android 13 custom ROMs for popular devices.
Typical Features You Usually Gain on Android 14 ROMs
Feature sets vary by project, but these are the Android 14-era upgrades users most commonly look for:
- Improved standby efficiency and tighter background behavior on many devices
- Cleaner Material You styling with deeper color and lock screen customization
- More notification and privacy control than many stock skins expose by default
- Better Quick Settings customization, status bar tweaks, and gesture options
- Per-app language options and more flexible system-level UI tuning
- More choice between GApps, vanilla, and privacy-focused setups depending on project support
- Access to Android 14 builds on devices that never got an official vendor update
If you are new to flashing, keep these Team Android guides nearby before you start: ADB Commands List, Fastboot Commands List, How to Enter Fastboot Mode, and ADB / Fastboot Platform Tools.
Before You Flash Any Android 14 ROM
- Confirm your exact phone model and codename before downloading files.
- Check whether the ROM needs a specific firmware base, vendor image, or recovery build. Always read the prerequisites.
- Unlocking the bootloader usually wipes internal storage, so take a full backup first.
- Read the latest thread replies before flashing, not just the first post so you know what to expect as other users would have already tried the ROM.
- Keep a stock firmware package ready in case you need to roll back.
Official compatibility references that are worth checking alongside XDA:
Android 14 Custom ROMs for Samsung Phones
Samsung phones still have strong community support, especially around the Galaxy S, Note, and A series. These are some of the more useful Android 14 starting points we found.
- UN1CA 2.5.6 for Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B): Download ROM
- UN1CA 2.5.6 for Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B): Download ROM
- UN1CA 2.5.6 for Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B): Download ROM
- UN1CA 2.5.6 for Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E): Download ROM
- UN1CA 2.5.6 for Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B/B2): Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for Galaxy S20 series: Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for Galaxy S20 FE (Exynos): Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for Galaxy A52s 5G (a52sxq): Download ROM
- PixelOS 14 for Galaxy A52s 5G: Download ROM
Android 14 Custom ROMs for Google Pixel Phones
Pixel phones already get fast updates, but custom ROM users still move to Android 14 builds for cleaner tuning, different feature sets, or long-term support on older models.
- RedBirdROM for Pixel 8 Pro: Download ROM
- iodeOS for Pixel 8 Pro (LineageOS 21 based): Download ROM
- Project Matrixx for Pixel 8 series: Download ROM
- SigmaDroid for Pixel 8: Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for Pixel 7 series: Download ROM
- crDroid 10 for Pixel 7 Pro (cheetah): Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for Pixel 7a: Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for Pixel 6a: Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for Pixel 6: Download ROM
- Evolution X 8.3 for Pixel 4a 5G: Download ROM
Android 14 Custom ROMs for OnePlus Phones
OnePlus devices remain some of the easiest phones to find polished aftermarket firmware for, especially if you want a clean AOSP-like experience.
- LineageOS 21 for OnePlus 8 (instantnoodle): Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for OnePlus 8 Pro (instantnoodlep): Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for OnePlus 9 (lemonade): Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for OnePlus 12R (dre): Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for OnePlus Nord (avicii): Download ROM
- Evolution X 8 for OnePlus 7 Pro: Download ROM
- SuperiorOS 14 for OnePlus Nord: Download ROM
Android 14 Custom ROMs for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Phones
Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices still dominate the custom ROM scene because of their wide device range and strong developer community. This is where Android 14 coverage remains especially broad.
- AOSP 14 for POCO F1 (beryllium): Download ROM
- Paranoid Android Uvite Beta 6 for POCO F3 / Redmi K40 / Mi 11X (alioth): Download ROM
- crDroid 10.2 for Redmi Note 10S (rosemary): Download ROM
- LineageOS 21 for Redmi Note 10S (rosemary): Download ROM
- Evolution X 9.9 for Redmi Note 10S: Download ROM
- Project Matrixx 10.7.3 for Redmi Note 10S: Download ROM
- Project Matrixx 10.5.0 for Redmi Note 12 4G: Download ROM
- Project Matrixx for miatoll family: Download ROM
- crDroid 10.9 for POCO X4 Pro 5G / Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: Download ROM
- Evolution X 8.3 for POCO X4 Pro 5G / Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (veux): Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for Xiaomi 11T Pro (vili): Download ROM
- SuperiorOS 14 for Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn): Download ROM
Android 14 Custom ROMs for Nothing, Motorola and ASUS Phones
Support is thinner here compared to Xiaomi or OnePlus, but there are still worthwhile Android 14 options if you have the right model.
- DerpFest 14 QPR3 for Nothing Phone (1): Download ROM
- Project Matrixx 10.12 for CMF Phone 1: Download ROM
- crDroid 10.2 for Moto G7 Plus (lake): Download ROM
- DerpFest 14 for ASUS Zenfone Max M2 (X01AD): Download ROM
Which ROM Project Should You Choose First?
If you are not sure where to start, use this quick rule of thumb:
- LineageOS 21: best if you want a cleaner, stability-focused daily driver.
- crDroid 10: best if you want more customization without going too far into experimental territory.
- Project Matrixx / DerpFest: good if you want a richer feature set and more UI tweaks.
- Device-specific ports like UN1CA: best if you want to keep a stock-like Samsung experience on supported models.
A good approach is to shortlist two ROM builds for your exact device, compare their recent community feedback and thread activity, and only flash the one with clearer firmware requirements and fewer unresolved bug reports.
Final Tips for a Safer Flashing Workflow
- Read the install instructions fully before you touch recovery, fastboot, or Odin.
- Do not force-flash another variant even if the model names look similar.
- Keep Google apps, vendor firmware, and recovery requirements aligned with the ROM thread.
- If you depend on banking or DRM-sensitive apps, check your SafetyNet / Play Integrity plan before switching.
We will keep this Android 14 custom ROMs list refreshed as newer builds appear and older threads fall out of relevance. If you want us to add your phone, drop a comment with the exact model number and codename.
Interested in older custom ROMs? Check out Android 9 ROMs, Android 13 ROMs and Android 15 ROMs.
