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 have deleted my files by twrp and it soo no os installed
So u try 1st rooted ur device 2nd install flasify apps n then flash twrp
Download other os by other mobile device on sdcard and then insert into ur device .boot your device in twrp mode and install it.
This os is awesome all options and settings are working perfectly even WiFi mobile data it free up to 400 MB ram and also fluid os apps working perfectly.. And speedy I luv this os
which os bro?
I have upgraded to RR ROM 5.7.4 (previously i had RR 5.7.3) on my A6000 plus a few days back. Since, first day there is this battery draining issue @ 1% every minute regardless of any usage. Have tried every possible tweak from managing cores to disabling every customization. I am also not using any bloatware. Please help. This ROM is otherwise smoother than previous build. No bugs …. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/eeca6e2997c3e933565ebbcac1e55670ca745ae950af87e68e67abc97c72dd97.png
Try AICP Marshmallow version. Poor battery life in unofficial marshmallow ROMs is not new. For battery, CM 12.1 is best.
will you please share me the link for the same ?
Thank you. I have flashed CM 12.1 from this list. Battery impressive. No drain during sleep mode. thanks a ton. 🙂
Great to hear your feedback.
R R ROM installed in A6000 working good,but phone heating too much.any mistake or its like that….pls reply
Install any custom kernel.
I have installed RR rom in my Lenovo A6000+. Everything is Working fine but it’s allowing me to play Pokemon go because of the kernel.
Can you suggest the best Kernel for RR 5.7.3 with the link.
It will be a great help
I have installed RR rom in my Lenovo A6000+. Everything is Working fine but it’s NOT allowing me to play Pokemon go because of the kernel.
Can you suggest the best Kernel for RR 5.7.3 with the link.
It will be a great help
Pokemon GO won’t play on rooted device. You need to disable Root for Pokemon GO. You can read the complete guide here: Pokemon GO root guide.
Gapps are not installing it shows error what can i do
Which ROM Among these supports VoLTE
RR ROM is perfect on lenovo A6000 but some application keep crashing like Netflix app, I don’t know why, but indeed this is the only problem , and this is the reason to let me think to reinstall other ROM.
I installed this ROM and the bugs are in miui apps are showing Chinese even if the system language is English and mobile gets hanged sometimes
I have installed this rom on lenovo a6000 but I am unable to play games becz when i am opening it is showing unfortunately …….. For this error I have cleared the data and caches of the app and i have factory reseted but still same prblm so, do u have any solution for it if pls mail me on my gmail account ([email protected]) pls tell me the detalis what I have to do thank u
I must say you have done a great job. really very impressive ROM.
I have installed RR in my lenovo a6000+ there is 2 bug as I can realize by now.
1st.. it’s not showing switch off menu… when I long press lock button.
2nd is it does not charge while switch off.
can you plz give fix update of this.
and it will be great if you enable volte too..
thanx bro in advance. I appreciate your work.
want to ask, can i just jump from 4.x.x firmware to to 6.x.x custom rom?
You need to be on Lollipop.
Is this CM 13 is really 7.0 android version that mean its Nougatt or its just a wrong information…?
CM13 is Android 6.0.1
Help help I am charging my mobile 2 times in a day…..time taking to charge is 3hours
I am using RR R(5.7.3)ROM…..slow charging any tweak is their please help the ROM was awesome ….. Thanks in advance
I want any one different ROM with no bugs& no errors everything work perfectly. Any ROM available for this features. please tell me that ROM and their download link please tell me. Are u having colour os for Lenovo a6000
You have put wrong information about cm13 ROM,you have written that its android 7.0.1 please correct that bro