11+ Best Custom ROMs for Moto G4/G4 plus (2018)

Moto G4 plus brings high-end features on a low price tag Device. The device received positive reviews, thanks to the Camera and the Software of this Device. Since it releases, developers also trying to bring new features and modification to it. We have many best Custom ROMs for Moto g4 plus but not all of them are stable and ready to use.

So I prepared this list of Best Custom ROMs for Moto G4/ G4 plus on basis of their reviews, user base, and overall performance.

But before starting the list, You must install a Custom recovery on Moto g4/ G4 plus. Follow this post to learn more.

List of Best Custom ROMs for Moto G4/G4 Plus

AOSPExtended V5.1 (Android Oreo)
Resurrection Remix
Pixel Experience (Android Oreo)
Cardinal-AOSP (Android Oreo)
AICP 13.1 (Android Oreo)
LineageOS
InvictaOS
AospExtended V4
Pure Nexus Project
XPerience
CyanogenMod 13.0
CypherOS
OmniROM
PAC-ROM
AOKP

AOSPExtended V5.0 (Android Oreo)

AOSPExtended gives a near Stock Android UI with some extra features. It also supports Substratum theme engine which let you install Substratum themes for UI customisation.

This ROM is based on Android Oreo and it is officially supported by AEX team.

How to Flash:

Download the ROM and GApps of your choice
Backup each and every partition from TWRP Recovery
Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)
Flash AEX Package
Install GAPPS package
Wipe cache
Reboot

ROM OS: Android Oreo

Based on: AOSP

Resurrection Remix

When it comes to Custom ROMs then Resurrection Remix is the ROM which easily wins the game. It is highly Customizable and the number of options it gives is just too much. It is based on AOSP and you can use it on a Daily basis.

With a Good balance between performance and battery life, this Custom ROM definitely worth a shot.

ROM OS version: Android Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linus 3.10.107

Based on: LineageOS

How to flash Resurrection Remix on Moto G4/PLus

Download the latest build
Download GApps
Take a Nandroid Backup in TWRP
Recommended – Full wipe (System, Data, Cache & Dalvik/ART Cache)
Flash the ROM zip
Flash the GApps zip
Reboot

Pixel Experience

Pixel Experience is based on AOSP and is customized to look totally like Pixel devices Android. It includes wallpaper, icon, fonts, and Animations.

It is in the early phase of development, there are some bugs but it will get better with time.

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ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

Cardinal-AOSP

Cardinal- AOSP is based on Oreo AOSP and it’s made to give Stock Android experience with smooth performance. You will not find any funky customisations but only Stock UI and some very minor modifying options.

It is based on Android oreo and features Pixel/Stock Launcher. Apart from flashlight and Camera (which work with 3rd party apps), everything is working. Make the note that flashlight and camera bug is in all Oreo Custom ROMs.

How to flash:

Download ROM and GApps
Reboot to recovery and MAke a backup
Full Wipe (System, Data, ART cache, and Cache)
Flash ROM and Gapps
Reboot…

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

AICP 13.1

It is based on LineageOS with some extra features over LineageOS. IT is officially supported by AICP team.

How to flash:

Download the ROM and GApps
Boot to recovery
Wipe the System, Cache, Data and ART/Dalvik cache.
Flash the ROM and GApps
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

Based On: LineageOS

LineageOS

LineageOS is the successor of the successful Custom ROM i.e CyanogenMod. The UI of this ROM is neat and clean, but you can modify the looks, thanks to the Customization options in the ROM. This ROM has a good balance between performance and customization. If you want to use the Latest Android Nougat in your Moto G4/Plus then LineageOS is the Custom ROM for you.

ROM OS version: 7.X Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.X

Based on: LineageOS

How to flash LineageOS

Download GApps (arm) and the LineageOS zip to your device
Boot into Recovery
Perform factory reset
Flash the LineageOS zip from SD card
Flash GApps from SD card
Reboot

InvictaOS

InvictaOS is a Custom ROM based on LineageOS but with some extra features. Some the features like:

Status Bar date
Network Traffic Indicators
Double Tap to sleep on
Lockscreen charging information
Bluetooth easy toggle
Wifi easy toggle
Pixel navigation bar and animation
Full Substratum OMS theme support
Wakelock blocker
Selinux Switch

And more

How to flash:

Download the ROM to the SD card
Reboot in TWRP Recovery mode
Backup your phone
Format/Wipe system, cache, dalvik, data
Flash the ROM zip file
Flash the Gapps
Reboot

ROM OS version: Android Nougat

Based on: LineageOS

AospExtended (AEX)

AOSP Extended is an AOSP based rom which provides stock UI with various customisations features along with the Substratum theme engine. Being based on AOSP it provides a smooth and lag-free experience out of the box.

How to Flash:

Download the ROM and GApps of your choice
Backup each and every partition from TWRP Recovery
Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)
Flash AEX Package
Install GAPPS package
Wipe cache
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

Pure Nexus Project

The Pure Nexus Project aims to bring features to the Nexus device. Thanks to jhenrique09, who ported it to some non-Nexus devices. This ROM comes with a near Stock UI, but with some additional features. This ROM brings a Clean and neat Android with good battery life.

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

Based On: AOSP

XPerience

XPerience is a free, community built distribution of Android 7.1.0 (Nougat) which includes some cool features. Based on AOSP this ROM gives you a completely Stock UI with some extra features.

Features:

Substratum Support
Active display
Pocket judge

Judge if the device is in the pocket. Notify clients callbacks when pocked state changes.
Notify clients callbacks when pocked state changes.
Start listening when device becomes not interactive
Stop listening when the device becomes interactive and is NOT in the pocket.

How to flash:

Download ROM and Gapps
Reboot into Recovery like TWRP
Flash zip file of ROM
Flash Gaaps
Wipe dalvick-cache and cache
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

Based On: AOSP, CAF

CyanogenMod 13.0 (Unofficial)

CyanogenMod is another open source Custom ROM for Android Devices. It is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. CyanogenMod is the most used Custom ROM for Android and this ROM named as LineageOS for Android Nougat version.

How to flash: