List of Best Custom ROM for Huawei P9 Lite [Updated]

Looking to install a custom ROM on your Huawei P9 Lite? This page lists the custom ROMs available for the phone, with a short note on what each one offers and a download link. Because Android is open source, developers can build their own versions of the OS, which is why the P9 Lite has a good choice of them.

The P9 Lite launched in April 2016 on Android 6.0 Marshmallow (EMUI 4.1) and was later updated to Android 7.0 Nougat (EMUI 5), running on HiSilicon’s Kirin 650 chipset. Custom ROMs are the way to run a newer version of Android on it.

Before the list, here is the difference between a custom ROM and a stock ROM.

What is an Android stock ROM?

When you buy a new Android phone, it comes with a stock ROM, also called the stock firmware. This is the operating system the manufacturer preinstalls, with the features they chose to include. If you want more than that, a custom ROM is the way to get it.

See the difference between a stock ROM and a custom ROM.

What is a custom ROM?

A custom ROM is a version of Android that developers build from Google’s open-source code, replacing the one that shipped with your phone. It includes its own kernel, so it is a complete, standalone OS. Developers usually strip out the carrier and manufacturer apps and add their own features, so you get a cleaner build with more control.

Community ROMs are updated regularly, with bug fixes along the way, and they often let you run a newer version of Android than the manufacturer ever released for the phone.

Best custom ROMs for the Huawei P9 Lite

To install any of these, you first need TWRP recovery on the phone. Once TWRP is installed, you can flash a custom ROM or other mods. Here is the guide to install TWRP recovery on the Huawei P9 Lite.

With TWRP in place, you can flash any of the ROMs below. Not every custom ROM is stable enough to use as a daily driver, so read the notes and pick one that suits you.

LineageOS

LineageOS is the community successor to CyanogenMod. CyanogenMod was discontinued at the end of 2016, and its developers continued the project as LineageOS, which is now one of the most widely used custom ROMs.

LineageOS on the P9 Lite comes with a customizable status bar, theming, a resizable navigation bar with color options, quick toggles, and more. Follow the link below to install it.

Download ROM Here – LineageOS 13

Download ROM Here – LineageOS 14.1

Download ROM Here – LineageOS 15

AOSP Extended

AOSP Extended is based on the AOSP source with cherry-picked commits from several other projects, so it runs smoothly out of the box while still offering a good set of extra features. These include status bar and lock screen customization, theming, and the DU navbar/Flingbar, among others. It is stable enough to use as a daily driver.

Download ROM Here

crDroid

crDroid is built on LineageOS and aims to improve performance and reliability while adding many of the most popular customization features. Because it is LineageOS-based, it works with compatible custom kernels. You need TWRP or another custom recovery installed before flashing it.

Download ROM Here

Resurrection Remix

Resurrection Remix combines the stability of LineageOS with features from Slim, Omni, and the original Remix builds, giving you a full-featured and highly customizable ROM. It includes a lot of the original Resurrection Remix add-ons, with plenty of options for performance and customization.

Download ROM Here

SlimROMs

SlimROMs is a light, minimal ROM based on the AOSP source. Its best-known features are Slim Recents and Slim PIE, and it also adds a custom dialer, custom Quick Settings tiles, lock screen shortcuts, and Privacy Guard. Download the ROM ZIP and a matching GApps ZIP before you start.

Download ROM Here

Paranoid Android

Paranoid Android is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and brings back its well-known features, including Pie Control, custom camera binaries, built-in theming through its color engine (with Substratum support), gesture controls, and an immersive full-screen mode.

Download ROM Here

FAQ

Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP first?

Yes. Unlock the bootloader, then install TWRP recovery, and only then flash a custom ROM.

Will installing a custom ROM erase my data?

Yes, flashing a ROM wipes the phone, so back up everything you want to keep first.

Do I need GApps?

Most of these ROMs do not include Google apps, so flash a matching GApps package right after the ROM, before the first boot.

Can I go back to the stock ROM?

Yes. You can flash the official firmware again at any time using the guide linked below.

That is the list of custom ROMs for the Huawei P9 Lite. If you have questions or run into trouble, leave a comment below.