A curated list of the best Android customization tools, ROMs, Magisk modules, and launchers.
| ROM | Best for | Devices |
|---|---|---|
| GrapheneOS | Maximum security & privacy | Pixel only |
| LineageOS | Clean AOSP, broad device support | 200+ devices |
| CalyxOS | microG + privacy + usability | Pixel + select |
| crDroid | Customization + power user features | 80+ devices |
| Evolution X | Pixel-like UI with tweaks | 50+ devices |
| DivestOS | Privacy-focused AOSP with microG | 250+ devices |
| Paranoid Android | GApps-free pure Android | Select devices |
- PlayIntegrityFix — pass Google hardware attestation checks
- Universal GMS Doze — aggressive GMS battery limiting
- Shamiko — hide root from apps (requires Zygisk)
- LSPosed — Xposed framework for deep hooks
- Icon Recolor — recolor system icons on-the-fly
- Nova Launcher — highly customizable, lightweight
- Niagara Launcher — gesture-first, minimalist UI
- Lawnchair — AOSP Launcher fork with material you
- Poco Launcher — fast, clean, free
- Smart Launcher — AI categorization
- MiXplorer — ultimate feature-packed FM
- Material Files — clean, open source
- Total Commander — Swiss army knife
- Gboard — Google's all-rounder with GIFs/emoji
- SwiftKey — good prediction, swipe support
- FUTO Keyboard — privacy-first, no network
- Florisboard — fully open source
- CustomClock — custom clock faces in status bar
- Statusbar Tweaker — hide icons, control status bar
- System UI Tuner — unlock hidden system settings (Magisk module)
- Always On AMOLED — custom AOD with calendar/weather
- Always On Display Pixel — Pixel-style AOD
- AOD Notify — AOD notifications display
- AOD Suite — advanced AOD via Shizuku
- Substratum — systemwide theming engine (legacy, needs LineageOS mod)
- Iconify (requires root) — icon packs + UI colors (Magisk + LSPosed)
- Pling — theme repository site
- Daily Backgrounds — daily rotating wallpapers
- NetGuard — per-app firewall (no root)
- TrackerControl — block trackers per-app
- Orbot — Tor integration for any app
- Bitwarden — FOSS password manager
- Aegis Authenticator — open source 2FA manager
- F-Droid — main FOSS app repository
- Obtainium — install directly from GitHub releases
- Aurora Store — anonymous Play Store access
- NewPipe — YouTube without tracking
- Newsy — RSS reader
- Feedreader — lightweight news aggregator
- AdAway — system-wide ad blocking via /etc/hosts
- AdGuard Home — self-hosted network-level blocker
- NetGuard with blocklists — app-level firewall + filtering
- Trim Cache — clean cache safely
- Greenify — aggressive battery limiting for apps
- Debloat lists — remove system bloat via ADB
- Custom kernels — KernelSU, optimized governors
- GameTuner — FPS limiter, GPU throttle control
- Scrcpy — mirror/control device from PC
- AnTuTu — benchmark & compare performance
- ROM Haven Wiki — device flashing guides
- OutrageousStorm GitHub — tools & scripts
- LineageOS Wiki — official device info
- XDA Forums — community ROMs & mods
Missing something? Open an issue or PR. This list is community-driven.
Last updated: Apr 2026