Chinese Smartphone manufacturer, Lenovo launched its one of the best Budget Smartphone Lenovo A6000 in Feb 2015 & Lenovo A6000 Plus(+) during May 15. Buying this smartphone was one of the best deal one could make. This Smartphones comes with everything you can expect from a budget Smartphone (Except Gorilla Glass) during the start of 2015. Now there are much better Smartphones with much better features & price. But I still find Lenovo’s Camera best from other Budget Smartphones, under 114$ (Rs. 7500).
As per the reports, Lenovo won’t release Android Marshmallow or Android 5.1.1 for its Budget Smartphones. However, the device has the perfect hardware to run Android Marshmallow’s Doze feature as it has powerful sensors and hardware. There are many Custom ROMs for A6000/Plus but most of them have some or the other bugs. Most of them have minor bugs while some has major bugs like Auto reboot,Slow device etc.
Note: You might find some ROM in this list with bugs, but you can compromise something for an Awesome ROM that has best Performance,battery life & your needs.
Best Custom ROMs for Lenovo A6000/Plus
1. Resurrection Remix (32-bit)
My Personal favorite, Resurrection Remix is the most cleanest ROM. Everything is neat, point to point & comes a pre-installed battery saving Dark CM theme i.e Pitch Black. The latest updated version (v5.8.3) of Resurrection Remix is hell lot smoother than any ROM for A6000 ever made. Like, there’s no delay in launching heavy apps like Facebook, Messenger. I bet you won’t switch to any other ROMs after installing this ROM.
- Free RAM: 400-500MB
- Battery life: Great
- Android Version: 7.1.2 (RR v5.8.5)
- Bugs: Everything works flawlessly!
- Resurrection Remix 32-bit for Lenovo A6000/Plus: Download | GApps | Source
2. DarkNess reDefined
It is one of those few launchers that are still in development and work pretty well. If the developer words are to be believed, this ROM offers a balance between performance and battery life which everyone demand for. As per my tests, the AnTuTu Score for this ROM was 30,000! Free RAM is around 350-400 MB.
- Free RAM: 350-400MB
- Battery life: Excellent
- Android Version: 7.1.2
- Bugs: None.
- How to Install: Flash the ROM first, Flash Update2, (optional)Nooptimization zip file& finally Gapps package. You can refer: How to Install Custom ROM
- Darkness redefined ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus:
3. Cyanogenmod 13 (32-bit)
I Came across this ROM few weeks back & it didn’t fail to impress me. The ROM is such an awesome package of Battery & Performance. As per the developer, this ROM is the most stable CM ROM available for Lenovo A6000/Plus. If you are looking for a custom ROM as a daily driver, just go on with this ROM. Thanks ED300 for this ROM.
As per my tests, the AnTuTu Score for this ROM was 26,000! Free RAM is around 350-400 MB. The Camera is simply awesome, similar to Kitkat stock camera. Battery easily lasts for around 1 day. No battery drain on standby. Below is the battery graph showing battery stats of this ROM.
- Free RAM: 350-400MB
- Battery life: Excellent
- Android Version: 6.0.1
- Bugs: None.
- How to Install: Flash the ROM first, Flash Update2, (optional)Nooptimization zip file& finally Gapps package. You can refer: How to Install Custom ROM
- Cyanogenmod 13 ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus:
- CM 13 ROM: Download | Update20 | NoOptimisation | Kernel Modules | Source
- Google Apps: Gapps
4. AICP Official ROM (32-Bit)
Among all the custom ROMs I have tried, I found this ROM worth staying with. Almost every App works pretty fine, just like Stock. No Force Close or any thing. AICP has the highest Customization options from any other Custom ROMs & best battery life. Only problem with this ROM is, it shows the same battery until restart. To know the true battery life, you need to Restart your device. Expect this, its one of the perfect ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus. This ROM has Piracy protection. So, you won’t be able to use Lucky Patcher or any Freedom. Well I think, its an awesome initiative to stop piracy of Apps. Its the best ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus.
- Free RAM: 420-500MB
- Battery life: Awesome
- Android Version: 7.1.2
- Bugs: Incorrect Battery status.
- AICP ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus: Download | Gapps
5. Hexagon ROM
Based on Lineage OS with the latest, the greatest features from all the custom rom out there. It’s surely one of my favorite launcher because of its simplicity, performance and overall user experience. It has so many features that you don’t need to switch between ROMs for any particular feature.
- Free RAM: 400-500MB
- Battery life: Good
- Android Version: 7.1.2
- Bugs: Almost Bugless
- Hexagon ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus: [button color=”” size=”1″ type=”square” target=”” link=”https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=165390″]Download[/button] | [button color=”” size=”1″ type=”square” target=”” link=”http://devsjournal.com/android-gapps-download.html”]Gapps[/button]
6. MIUI 9 Global Beta v7.9.7
If you don’t know about the features of MIUI 9, refer our post: All the Features of MIUI 9. Along with all the features, this ROM has Premium themes (for free). All the bloatwares of MIUI 9 are removed to better RAM & performance. If you are bored of VIBE UI, MIUI is the next choice to go with. This ROM is good for daily usage.
- Free RAM: 290-380MB
- Battery life: Good
- Android Version: 5.1.1 (7.9.7) Updated every week.
- Bugs: Almost Bugless
- MIUI 9 ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus: Download | Gapps
7. Mokee Official ROM
Mokee & CM ROMs are almost similar but Mokee ROM has more performance and battery optimizations which makes it worth trying. This ROM comes a custom kernel named as Telo Kernel. It’s fast, stable, smooth, and perfect for daily use. It has some clean Animations & some other Customizations.
Screenshots: here
- Free RAM: 350-400MB
- Battery life: Average
- Android Version: 7.1.2
- Bugs: Bugless
- Mokee 32-bit ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus: Download | GApps
8. Pacman ROM
Another Classic ROM with many options to customize your Lenovo A6000/Plus as per your choice. It has a Proximity sensor bug which was fixed in the latest version by the developer but the latest version has some SIM related bugs (I have not tested yet). The Free RAM is around 400-450MB. It has an average camera but an Awesome battery life. If you are looking for better camera, then its better you stay on Stock as it has the best Camera as compared to other Custom ROMs. Anyways, if you want a better performing ROM than the Stock, it should be your first choice.
- Free RAM: 400-440MB
- Battery life: Excellent
- Android Version: 5.1.1
- Bugs: Proximity Sensor (Screen remains on during call even after bringing it near ears).
- Download: Pacman ROM for Lenovo A6000/Plus
9. cRDroid ROM
Well, if you are waiting for Marshmallow update for Lenovo A6000 then better Root your Lenovo A6000. As its an initial release, there are few minor bugs which some might find annoying. But if you want to taste Marshmallow, its the perfect ROM to begin with. Before flashing I’m warning you, don’t flash this ROM if A6000/Plus is your Primary device. As this ROM has sudden rebooting issues.
- Free RAM: 300-420MB
- Battery life: Average
- Android Version: 7.1.2
- Bugs: None
- cRDroid ROM 64-bit for Lenovo A6000/Plus: [button color=”” size=”1″ type=”square” target=”” link=”https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzAIhTomy3l0NmlxR2VZWnhJalE/view”]Download[/button] | [button color=”” size=”1″ type=”square” target=”” link=”http://devsjournal.com/android-gapps-download.html”]GApps[/button] | [button color=”” size=”1″ type=”square” target=”” link=”https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/development/rom-lenovo-a6000-plus-t3580588″]Source[/button]
10. CyanogenOS ROM
If you are fan of Pure CyanogenOS i.e Truecaller dailer, Cyanogen Theme Store, Cyanogen Accounts & lot more similar to Cyanogen phones like OnePlus One,Two. The ROM comes with pre-installed GApps, so you don’t to flash seperate GApps package. The ROM has a weird update script so it will show Status 7 error. To solve it, flash the ROM correctly.
- Wipe dalvik cache, data, system and Remove your battery
- Again go to Recovery mode (Press and hold, Volup+Voldown+Power)
- Now flash the ROM file.
- Free RAM: 290-400MB
- Battery life: Average
- Android Version: 5.1.1
- Bugs: Some Minor bugs
- CyanogenOS ROM 32-bit for Lenovo A6000/Plus: [button color=”” size=”1″ type=”square” target=”” link=”https://goo.gl/UbHg14″]Download[/button]
Verdict
I know most of you might find ROM inappropriate as per their Position in this list. But as an Average user who uses his device for Bit Gaming,Social Media, Calling and stuffs, the above list if the best. If you have any suggestions, let us in the comment section.
I am using lenovo a6000 with miui ROM
Is resurrection better than MiUI. Or is resurrection best only for a6000plus?
Resurrection is best for or all for both devices.
Resurrection Remix is the sole winner of the list, I’ve used CM 12.1 for a month then xenon HD, AICP for few days now have been using Resurrection Remix 6.0.1 for 15-20 dsys, its really elegant, it shold be on the no 1, only issues that I found in this rom are FM not working and camera quality is not good, but pros of this rom are enormous.
Thank you for the wonderful work.
I was a newbie to rooting and installing custom ROMs but you changed a lot of it :).
I installed RR yesterday and am quite happy… THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I am facing just one issue… the lock screen (basically unlocking via a PIN) is really slow and some times it does not work repeatedly (says you entered a wrong pin). While I can use the power button for the incorrect PIN issue, I do want your help around the lock screen being slow (very slow). Anything I could do here? (I am using a6000)
Don’t worry! New best ROM coming soon. I’m sorry for late reply!
new rom ???
I am install aicp rom and gapps arm 64 pico but rom sucsessfuly flash but gapps not flash in lenovo a 6000. The error is on compitabel device …….
AICP is 32bit
Miui 7 in lenovo a 6000 plus ….
4G not work …..worked 3G not 4G
Dont flash both update 11 and no optimization, only choose which one do you want, update 11, for kitkat camera and no optimization, for cm camera and u can use your own setting
Is there a way to use stock camera app of lenovo in cm12.1?
Its almost like stock.
I have flashed resurrection remix and it is really an awesome rom loaded with so many features etc. Except that, with God’s kernel device charges very very slowly and battery drained very fast. The stock kernel works just fine. And seems gapps does not work properly on this rom. I had flashed the gapps but I get the pop up every 2 sec saying “Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped”.. Don’t know how to get rid of it and get smooth functioning of gapps. Is there any way that I can install gapps (the right version ) I am not using any google apps since I flashed this rom.
Update : the gapps are working. My mistake, I flashed gapps a little while after first boot.
Install rom and gapps one after another before setup.
Hey I flashed cm 12.1 but audio and wifi is not working
Please read the new update!
Hey Friends. i reccomend you MiUi 7 ROM for lenovo A6000/Plus but a littl facebook messenger is working on it.
Best OS for A6000 is Kraft 059 Latest Stock ROM its perfect..
Please I need to flash my Lenovo A6000 did u suggest I use Stock ROM 059? Just need a standard ROM with good battery backup and RAM size.. Pls reply
Xenon HD ROM has layers issues, Cyanogen 12.1 has wifi errors and AICP has battery incorrect status issue. Among all I found AICP standing out of crowd except that battery issue…. please fix, now staying on XenonHD but my favourite and I think the other kernel mentioned in Cyanogn 12.1 causing severe error. Pls fix battery of ACIP.
WiFi can connect on CyanogenMod
after i install update 10 cyanogen mod update i got some bugs like WIFI and WIFI hotspot cannot turned on please fix this bugs at next update
Yes I found the same error with Cyanogen 12.1, WiFi not working so now using Xenen HD bcz AICP has battery bug.
Hello after installing twrp i downloaded Rom n tried to install ne of ur rom on lenovo a6000. But when i try to flash a rom twrp restarts pls help….!!!!
Reinstall TWRP from here
CM 12.1 is lagging sometimes (I always have around 200mb free RAM). Chrome was so laggy and i uninstalled that. When Im downloading something from the playstore, the phone freezes until the installation gets completed. Sometimes the default music player makes the phone freezes. Can’t even swipe the unlock screen. Now Im using an alternate music app and it is ok now. AICP rom was much better than this, except the battery status bug and camera. Suggest me a solution for these bugs. I have installed rom+god’s kernel+xposed framework. Not installed any updates for the rom. Should I install any update???
Yup! You need to install all the updates files as even I faced this issues before flashing update files. Install & see the difference. You’ll be amazed.
Thanks for the reply. Is update 10 includes all the previous updates??? Can i install it directly??? Pls send me the link for the update files.