If you want to upgrade your Android then flashing a Custom ROM is the best idea as Samsung is not going to release any updates for J3. This Post is about the best Custom ROMs for Samsung Galaxy J3.
I have selected 6 Custom ROMs based on their Stability, features, and Userbase. You need a Custom Recovery on your device to flash any Custom ROM, Read the Guide here.
List of Best Custom ROMs for Samsung Galaxy J3 2016
- LineageOS 14.1
- Resurrection Remix
- Team OctOS
- LineageOS 13
- DoT OS
- Pixel experience
Also Read:
Best Custom ROMs for Samsung J5
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LineageOS 14.1
LineagOS is one of the best Custom ROMs for Samsung Galaxy J3. It gives a Stock Android Interface with extra customization of many elements like Status bar, notification, lock screens etc.
It is one the best Android Nougat ROM for Samsung J5 and is still in Beta state, but it can be used as a Daily driver.
How to Flash:
- Download ROM and GApps.
- Boot into Recovery and Perform a Backup (Recommended)
- Wipe data, system, and cache (Clean Install)
- Flash ROM and GApps
- Reboot
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On:Â LineageOS
Resurrection Remix
Resurrection Remix is a mixture of many Custom ROMs. It is made by handpicking features from other ROMs and is most Customizable Custom ROMs in the whole game of ROMs.
Talking about the Stability and Bugs, this ROM is good enough to use as a daily driver. It is Stable and based on 7.12 Android Nougat
How to Flash:
- Download the ROM
- Boot into Recovery
- Full Wipe and Factory Reset (Clean Install)
- Flash the ROM and GApps
- Reboot
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Team OctOSÂ
OctOS is a Custom ROM which keeps the Vanilla Android UI but gives a lot of Customization at the same time. It is based on LineageOS.
It is Stable and major bugs have been resolved. Some users even say that it is smoother than LineageOS and RR
How to flash:
- Download the ROM and GApps
- Boot into Recovery
- Wipe System, Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Flash the ROM and GApps
- Reboot
LineageOS 13
LineageOS 13 is based on Older Android Marshmallow but it is more Stable than the new one. Although there are no more updates, but the ROM is already have been optimized so if you want a bugless ROM then go for this one.
Flashing Procedure is same as Lineage 14
Download ROM
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On:Â LineageOS
DotOS
DoTOSÂ is a ROM which is made for Performance and Stability. The Settings and QS Panel is customized a little bit and the overall ROM is quite smooth. But this ROM is still in Beta State and developer is working on it so expect a Stable version very soon.
Download the ROM
Perform a Clean flash (Wipe System, Data, Cache and Dalvick Cache)
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On:Â LineageOS
Google Pixel Experience
Pixel Experience is in the last spot in best custom ROMs for Samsung Galaxy j3 list. It is a Custom ROM which is based on AOSP and gives all Stock Android UI and features. But as the name suggests, it includes Google Pixel Launcher, icons, wallpaper and all other Pixel stuff. The UI is very close to the Google Pixel UI.
Download the ROM
This ROM is only for J320A/J320AZ/J320AG Models
LineageOS 15 (Releasing Soon)
It is not released (As of March 2018) but keeps an eye on it. It can be first Android Oreo ROM for Samsung J3
So, these are the Best Custom ROMs for Samsung Galaxy J3. Before flashing any ROM, always Check the XDA thread of the ROM to know more about the ROM.
And Dont Forget to mention your Favorite ROM in the Comment Section.
