Newest ROM build 1 week ago (2 ROMs still current). A phone that still gets updates keeps going long after its manufacturer stops.
Hardware
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ROMs · 07
The Realme 5 / 5s / 5i (codename r5x) has 7 tracked custom ROMs on CustomDroid — including crDroid, AxionAOSP, VoltageOS and 4 more, running up to Android 16. Each listing links to the project's own download and install guide, and was last checked against the projects' catalogues on 21 Sept 2026.
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- crDroidOfficialheavy customisationlast build 14 Sept 2026 · checked 21 Sept 2026
- VoltageOSOfficiallast build 16 Feb 2025 — over 6 months ago · checked 21 Sept 2026
- AlphaDroidOfficialheavy customisationlast build 21 Jul 2023 — over 6 months ago · checked 21 Sept 2026
- Project ElixirDiscontinuednear-stockchecked 21 Sept 2026
- PixelOSDiscontinuedPixel-stylelast build 1 Mar 2023 · checked 21 Sept 2026
- PixelExperienceDiscontinuedPixel-styleandroid 12, 11get.pixelexperience.orglast build 16 Apr 2022 · checked 21 Sept 2026
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Before you flash
Flashing generally means unlocking the bootloader, booting a custom recovery, wiping, then installing the ROM. Exact steps differ per device and ROM, so follow the Install guide for the one you pick, and back up first. Check what can break (banking apps, DRM, carrier features) and how to get back to stock before you start. Why flash a custom ROM · All guides
Timeline
- Jul 2026crDroid, PixelOS, AlphaDroid, VoltageOS, AxionAOSP first tracked
- Sept 2026PixelExperience, Project Elixir first tracked
Dates show when CustomDroid first indexed each ROM for this device, not when support originally launched.
ROM availability and links come from each project. CustomDroid indexes builds, it doesn't mirror them — always download from the official project, verify the file's hash/signature, confirm it matches your exact codename, and back up before flashing.