AOSPExtended or simply called AEX, is a custom ROM project based on AOSP of course, that focused on useful customizations and stability.
Nerdizen.xyz — Now thanks to the GSI development, we can try or even use AOSPExtended as daily driver even if there are no AOSPExtended ROM created yet for our device, example my ASUS Zenfone Live L2.
AOSPExtended (AEX) 7.0 – Android 10 ROM screenshots. Source: c.mi.com
Well, the name tells it all, AOSPExtended is a custom ROM that focused on keeping the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) experience while extending it with additional customizations and features, useful customizations and features, that is.
So you can try install this GSI if want a custom ROM that keeping the AOSP experience as priority. And because AOSPExtended did not try to bloat the ROM with all customizations available in the fields, maybe it also suitable for low specs Android devices such as my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 to keep the performance smooth.
How to install AOSPExtended Android 10 Q GSI (Example on ASUS Zenfone Live L2)
If you think you got a bootloop (waited more than 10 minutes but still on boot animation) on your Android device, try to reboot back to recovery and install/flash these zip file below:
This is the project that makes it all possible for we now to able installing Android GSIs just like everyday custom ROM: Treble Experimentation. The GSI I talking about now is the AOSP Android 10 (codenamed Quack) by phhusson, which also the first GSI I ever installed.
Nerdizen.xyz — Like I said, AOSP 10 GSI Quack is the first GSI I ever installed on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone. And you should too install the AOSP from Treble Experimentation as your first GSI because other GSIs you will find will most likely using patches from the Treble Experimentation.
In short word, you should install the AOSP by phhusson first as your first GSI to find whether your Android device support Project Treble. If the AOSP GSI can be booted on your Android device and basic hardware functions like SIM card, brightness, sound, Bluetooth, etc. works normal then your device is support Project Treble and will likely also able to boot other Android GSI.
Android 10 features highlights. Source: www.blog.google
Well, it’s an AOSP, Android Open Source Project, what would you expect ? 😁 Expect the vanilla version of Android experience, it’s good though especially if you came from device with manufacturer that heavily modified the stock ROM like Samsung, ASUS, Xiaomi, etc. so you can know where all those beautiful User Interface (UI) came from.
If you came from older Android version, well there are some noticeable new features in Android 10 like gesture navigation bar, live screen split apps, and even theming options where we can easily change the system UI icons and shapes.
How to install AOSP (Quack) Android 10 Q GSI (example on ASUS Zenfone Live L2)
Havoc-OS is one of most popular Android custom ROM project right now, maybe one of the reason it became so is because it even have official build for Generic System Image (GSI), and it run pretty smooth on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2.
Nerdizen.xyz — Alright, from now on this blog I will try to post Android 10 and above Android GSI that I have successfully booted on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2, and for the first GSI i am going to share is from the infamous custom ROM project: Havoc-OS.
Havoc-OS Android 10 or Q GSI is recommended for beginners who are about to explore Android GSIs world because how stable and bugless it is. This GSI is also one of my favorite GSI on my low specs ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone because it has good performance while having enormous number of customizations.
There are no additional patches/fixes for Havoc-OS Android 10 (Q) GSI as it can boot out of the box on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 phone.
Havoc-OS Android 10 (Q) GSI review
Havoc-OS Android 10 is an AOSP (Android Open Source Project)-based custom ROM project inspired by Pixel 2 material design with lots enough of customizations that won’t make you boring day to day when using it on your Android device.
So far so good, Havoc-OS Android 10 (Q) GSI is one of the best GSI built on my opinion. It is very stable and and has smooth performance when I tried it on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone.
Android 8 GSI list done, Now I am going to share the list of Android 9 Pie GSI list that I have been tested myself had successfully booted on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone.
Nerdizen.xyz — Is Oreo doesn’t enough for you? How about Pie? 😁 It’s come back to you whether you prefer Android 8 GSI or Android 9 Pie GSI instead. If you prefer performance, I suggest stick with Android 8 on your ASUS Zenfone Live L2.
But if you just boring or want to fee new features, you might want to consider installing Android 9 GSI instead as it will bring you new features and fresh looks to the UI for your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone.
And again, these GSIs below will not very far away from phhusson’s Treble Experimentation patches and fixes. Sadly, Miracast not working anymore on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 on most of them except: Bootleggers, AOSiP, Derpfest and Arrow OS (Oh, what magic did they patched inside their ROM 😃).
I also recommend to use ARM64AB version of the GSI whenever the built is available as I found running Android 9 ARM64A GSI with Oreo vendor on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 always caused me battery drain issue.
Click the GSI name to reveal more info and download link of it.
List of Android 9 Pie GSIs that booted on my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone
Like before, I will try to summarized the ROM like name, GSI builder, ROM type (minimal, medium, or complex customizations available), etc. and the bugs I found on them.
Note that the bugs I wrote may or may or may not be specific to the GSI built by the GSI author/builder only. Click the name to expand it.
🔵 AOSP Extended (AEX)
Author: EnesSastim Type: Medium
When vanilla AOSP is not enough for you, extend it with AOSP Extended (AEX). AEX bring your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 extra customizations while keeping the taste os AOSP Pie material design.
❗ Note: Choose AEX version 6.5, as I found AEX v. 6.6 made my ASUS Zenfone Live L2 bootloop.
Author: ganesh varma @XDA
Type: Minimal Discussion: XDA Forum
ArrowOS is an AOSP based open source project that will make your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 simple, clean and neat. ArrowOS only added just the right and mostly used stuff that will be actually USEFUL at the end of the day.
Who doesn’t know Bliss OS on the Android custom ROM? Bliss OS bloated with customizations, settings, and features comes from every corner of Android community, sure you will have Blissful experience on your ASUS Zenfone Live L2.
Bugs:
Quick settings header image overlapping.
Download Bliss OS Android 9 (Pie) GSI on AndroidFileHost:
Bootleggers ROM is an aftermarket firmware based on AOSP with some patches and fixes from LineageOS and various other projects. The idea is to bring custom features and some of the most useful apps on your device, that will make your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 feels like 家.
Bugs:
The “dynamic boot animation” is buggy, sometimes it made me bootloop sometimes not when booting my phone. Solution: delete all bootanimation.zip(s) file in {system_dir}/media/ using custom recovery’s file manager.
Derpfest ROM is based on AOSiP that extend it with poopular customization features users most request. If you love AOSiP but it not have customization feature you’re looking for for your ASUS Zenfone Live L2, then Derpfest is perfect choice.
Descendant is a customised Android that aims to add useful tweaks over Android 9 with its special neat custom touch to the user interface, that won’t bloat your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 with tons of features: Less is more.
dotOS is an Android ROM which focuses on performance and stability. Make your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 look and feel great without struggling on Performance and Battery, so you can get most out of your device.
One of the rising custom ROM in Android community with its refined Material Design 2 UI, Havoc-OS. Havoc-OS will include any feature the users request, that you may won’t find it on other Android ROM and you can only dreamt on your ASUS Zenfone Live L2.
Download Havoc-OS Android 9 (Pie) GSI on Sourceforge:
One of very unique Android ROM that is built different to other ‘normal’ custom ROM, OmniROM. OmniROM has its special theme selector and OmniSwitcher that is widely used in other custom ROM projects. Keep things simple and cool on your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 Android phone.
Bugs:
Some texts hard to read on system pop-up dialogue after changing a theme because it have same color like the background.
Download OmniROM Android 9 (Pie) GSI on AndroidFileHost:
One of the legendary Android custom ROM that has still not died yet, it’s the Resurrection Remix. Resurrection Remix mixed all latest customizations and tweaks available on the Android community to bring the tasty of customization and balanced performance to your ASUS Zenfone Live L2.
Bugs:
LED light did not turned on when charging battery.
If you are facing bootloop or black screen after installing an Android 9 GSI on your ASUS Zenfone Live L2, you can try flashing/installing these fixes files in recovery mode.
Flash the first of following fix files first then reboot to see if it’s working. If not, force your ASUS Zenfone Live L2 to reboot back to recovery mode and try install the second fix file below.
