The Galaxy Note 4, a 6 years old Samsung Note wouldn’t be enticing in 2020 at any stretch of the mind. Samsung seized its support years ago and if one of you has it till now, then we believe it to be powered by a custom ROM. We may not be wrong if we say the custom development community is to be thanked for keeping Android devices live a longer life. That being said, we’ll see some of the best custom ROMs available for the Galaxy Note 4.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 came in two processor variants. The Snapdragon 805 in the U.S, China, Canada, and the rest of the markets got Exynos 5433. So, here we’ll be listing the custom ROMs for both the variants separately starting with the International Exynos Galaxy Note 4.
Best Custom ROMs for Galaxy Note 4 Exynos
Galaxy Note 4 Exynos users can try the custom ROMs given below.
1. Refined Nougat for Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 7.0 Nougat
Status: Stable
Samsung halted software support for the Galaxy Note 4 with the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. Fortunately, a port of Samsung Experience Nougat 7.0 is available maintained by an XDA recognized developer, ananjaser1211. Being stable, the Refined Nougat ROM will let you have Galaxy Note 7 FE experience on your good-old Note 4.
The ROM features a ton of new features Native AppLock Wifi S-Secure, Screen video recorder, Live Drawing, and much more.
Know more about the ROM from here.
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2. Unofficial Resurrection Remix based on Android Pie
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
Status: Stable
One of the stable AOSP ROMs based on the Android Pie available for Galaxy Note 4. The unofficial Resurrection Remix comes with a bunch of AOSP centric features upon a much fluid and responsive UI.
Resurrection Remix ROM can be a replacement for those who’ve had enough of the Samsung ROM and would like to get pure Android feel.
Complete details of the ROM over here.
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Resurrection Remix for Galaxy Note 4:
3. Unofficial LineageOS 16.0
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
Status: Testing
LineageOS, the popular after-market Android OS for Galaxy Note 4 is available in testing state. The Android Pie based LineageOS 16.0 packs numerous customization options including the support to tweak Kernel using HKTweaks.
Despite being in the testing state, the ROM is quite reliable in the day to day usage. The ROM is well maintained and for those who’re in search of custom ROMs that are getting updated till now, then the LineageOS is the one to be chosen.
For more info on the LineageOS 16.0 for Galaxy Note 4 head over to here.
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LineageOS 16.0 for Galaxy Note 4: Download
4. HavocOS 2.9 – Android Pie
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
Status: Testing
Yet another AOSP ROM for the Galaxy Note 4. Like the LineageOS 16.0, the HavocOS is in the testing phase. Havoc-OS 2.x is based on AOSP, inspired by Google Pixel UI and features.
The HavocOS 2.9 has a refined Material Design 2 UI. It goes without saying that it offers crazy features not available on any other ROMs. Detailed info and feature lists can be seen from here.
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Model Numbers: tbelteskt, tre3calteskt, trelteskt, treltexx
Best Custom ROMs for Galaxy Note 4 Snapdragon
Now it’s time to have a look at some of the custom ROMs available for the Galaxy Note 4 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 805.
1. Unofficial LineageOS 16.0
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 9.0 Pie
Status: Stable
A decently stable LineageOS 16.0 for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Note 4. Supports all the major Galaxy Note 4 with the codenames trlte, trlteduos, and tblte powered by Qaulcomm SoC.
Has some known bugs including stability issues while on 5GHz Wi-Fi and inconsistency in NFC. Apart from that, the ROM can be a worthy daily driver. More info here.
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SM-N910F/G/P/R4/T/T3/V/W8: Download
SM-N9100ZC/ZH/6W/9W: Download
SM-N915F/G/P/R4/T/W8: Download
2. AOSP Extended 6.4
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 9.0 Pie
Status: Testing
In case if you don’t know, AOSP Extended is an AOSP based ROM that provides stock UI/UX experience with useful customizations. Being based on AOSP it provides a smooth experience. Combined with essential customizations from various other open-source projects, the ROM makes you feel short of nothing.
Thankfully, the AOSP Extended build is available for the Galaxy Note 4. A well-maintained project with the current status in testing. So, you can expect some bugs here and there. If interested, then head over here for more information.
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All Variants: Link
3. Unofficial LineageOS 17.1 – Android 10
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 10.x Android Q
Status: Testing
Yes, you heard it right. LineageOS 17.1 based on Android 10 is available for the Galaxy Note 4. A bleeding-edge release and you can expect tons of bugs as of now. Despite, the ROM can get matured at any time in the future as the developer fixes the crucial bugs.
Available for almost all the Snapdragon variants with the bootloader unlocked.
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SM-N910F/G/P/R4/T/T3/V/W8: Download
SM-N9100ZC/ZH/6W/9W: Download
SM-N915F/G/P/R4/T/W8: Download
4. HavocOS 3.7 (Android 10)
Version Information
ROM OS Version: 10.x Android Q
Status: Stable
A stable Android 10 AOSP based custom ROM for the Galaxy Note 4.
Features:
Material Design 2 UI
Android R Style Screenrecord Dialog
Rounded UI
Inbuilt GApps (optional)
Face Unlock
Enhanced QS Battery Estimation
Lockscreen Clocks
Much more.
It has a beautiful UI with a Pixel-like home screen and drawer. Here you can have at various screenshots of the HavocOS 3.7. For more info including the flashing instruction visit here.
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SM-N910F/G/P/R4/T/T3/V/W8: Download
SM-N9100ZC/ZH/6W/9W: Download
SM-N915F/G/P/R4/T/W8: Download
Hope you liked the custom ROMs featured over here. It goes without saying that, your bootloader should be unlocked before flashing the above ROMs and be careful while doing as you can end up bricking your device.