customized ROMs are modified versions of Android operating system based on the source code released by Google and/or device manufactures. They offer better user experience than many of the stock ROMs. They are far much more customizable and much more battery friendly.
It has been practically 8 months because the Moto G 2014 was launched. like its previous iteration Moto G (falcon), Moto G 2014 (titan) has also been one of the most selling budget smartphone for this year. but unlike its elder brother Moto G 2014 was little late to receive developer support for customized ROMs. Well, primarily due to the late release of source code by Motorola. This is a thing of past, as tons of customized ROMs are available for Moto G 2014 now. If you own this device and are rooted you should certainly check out these customized ROMs.
Prerequisites to install a customized ROM:
All the ROMs given below are supported by all the models of Moto G 2014 i.e XT1063, XT1064, XT1068 and XT1069. Flashing them on any other devices may result in bricking your device.
Your device ought to have a unlocked bootloader and a customized recovery like TWRP. read our guide on how to install TWRP on Moto G 2014.
Make sure you take nandroid backup of your current ROM.
All the ROMs given below are evaluated by me and pretty stable for daily use. So go ahead and install the one you like.
1. official CYANOGENMOD 12.1 :
ROM Review:
CyanogenMod ROM have around because Android was released. They are the most installed customized ROMs for any device.With the upgrade of Android Lollipop to 5.1.1, CyanogenMod released it’s next iteration CM12.1. pretty much all the flagship devices have a CM12.1 rom. Our device, even though being a budget phone, has been lucky to receive the official support of CM12.1. though there are nightly builds only for now, they are pretty stable to use as a daily driver. CM 12.1 has amazing theme Engine with tons of themes available at Play Store. It boasts several customization and has been optimized to offer smooth user experience.
Features:
Theme engine
Live display
Lockscreem visualizer
Status Bar tweaks
Search bar in Recents menu
CM camera
Audio Fx
ANd numerous others..
[Download CM 12.1 for Moto G 2014]
2. Resurrection Remix:
Developer: varund7726
ROM Review:
It is a customized ROM compiled with using sources of CM, Omni, Slim ROMs and original Remix ROM builds. The ROM is terrific combination of performance, customization, power and it’s packed with tons of features. read my full review and how to install Resurrection Remix here.
Features:
Navigation bar tweaks
Status bar tweaks
CM12 theme engine with RR exclusive Pitch Black theme included
cLock widget
Lockscreen customization
App circle bar
Pie controls
Hand wave to see Notifications
Pocket mode
All other CM12 features
[Download Resurrection Remix for Moto G 2014]
3. BLISSPOP:
Developer: team Bliss
ROM Review:
It is a CM 12.1 based ROM, with some features added from other ROMs. It’s also one of the highly customizable ROM out there. The ROM is kept updated with newest CM source code and has been optimized to offer smooth experience to the user.
Features:
CM12 theme Engine
Status bar tweaks
Navigation bar and button Options
Recents Options
Notifiacation drawer customization
Head’s up Notification
Lockscreen options
Power menu options
Gesture Anywhere
Animations
Notifiaction manager
Audio FX equalizer
App Circle bar
[Download BlissPop for Moto G 2014]
4. Android open source project :
Developer: Lukk1337
ROM Review:
It’s the ROM for all the Nexus lover out there. It is stock Android 5.1.1 as Google released it on a Nexus with minimum customization, offering stock lollipop UI and features. The ROM provides few helpful features like a clear all button in Recent’s panel, advanced Reboot and option to Delete screenshots from Notification area. certainly not a many feature rich ROM but certainly performs well and gives good battery life.
Features:
Stock Nexus experience
Clear all button in recent panel
Advanced Reboot
Delete screenshot from Notification
[Download The Android open source project ROM for Moto G 2014]
5. SOKP (Sonic open Kang Project):
Developer: Sonic developers
ROM Review:
It’s another AOSP based customized ROM but rather this one is packed with features. With status Bar tweaks to gesture Anywhere and app Circle bar, the ROM has it all. In addition it has support for RRO layers inbuilt so you do not miss theming your device even on a AOSP based ROM. Dolby digital and Dolby plus are included in the ROM as standalone sound controllers to offer better media experience. numerous much more features have been added to give you full control of your device.
Features:
Status bar tweaks
Quick settings customizations
Animation Controls
Navigation bar tweaks
Custom power menu
Pie control
Gesture Anywhere
App circle bar
Recents panel tweaks
Lockscreen customnull