Best custom ROMs for the Samsung Galaxy S4

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is definitely one of the hottest handsets in the market today. While many of us would just use the device as it is, there is a group of people who prefer unlocking the full potential of the Galaxy S4 hardware by installing modified versions of the operating system (custom ROMs) on their devices.

Installing a custom ROM is not as cumbersome as it once used to be., especially for popular handsets like the Galaxy S4. Firstly you have to root your device, then install a custom recovery which lets you swap custom ROMs of your choice.

Its important to remember that installing custom ROMs may void your device warranty or cause device malfunction or data loss if you do not understand the process. Please note that you will be proceeding at your own risk.

That being said we have put together a list of  the best custom ROMs for the Samsung Galaxy S4. Try them out and leave us a comment on which ones are your favorites


Omega v9.0 Jelly Bean 4.2.2

The Omega Series of ROMs have been available since the Samsung Galaxy S II. It retains the TouchWiz look at feel while removing much of the bloat to make the device perform much faster that it does out of the box. The Omega ROM even includes features from Android 4.3, like the Camera app and useful tools like Flash support, adding sub-symbols to the stock keyboard and many more tweaks and helpers.

Download Omega v9.0 Jelly Bean 4.2.2

P.A.C True All in One ROM

The Pacman Series combines the best of three reputable ROM series - ParanoidAndroid, Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) and CyanogenMod (CM). The result is a light, fast and stable project with better battery life and stock feel without the TW bloat. The PIE launcher, CM themes and variable DPI settings are all here for your tinkering pleasure.

Download P.A.C True All in One ROM

Revolt JB ROM

Revolt is a combination of  the reputed ParanoidAndroid and CyanogenMod ROMs. It is based on "AOKP source with cherrypicks from CM," ReVolt offers Apex, Nova and Trebuchet launchers built-in, DPI scaling, the MultiUser option and many more.

Download Revolt JB ROM

FoxHound GearEngine 1.3 AROMA

The FoxHound ROM offers a TouchWiz free near stock experience with added bonuses like call recording, hacked default email app, stock Google keyboard, and many more nice little add-ons that will make your life with the S4 easier and your battery last longer.

Download FoxHound ROM

Galaxy S4 Google Edition AOSP 4.2.2

While the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition gives you that pure stock experience on your handset out of the box. This AOSP 4.2.2 ROM allows you to convert your TouchWiz based Galaxy S4 into a Google Edition device

Download Galaxy S4 Google Edition AOSP 4.2.2

source - PhoneArena