Before we talk about the ROM, we have to talk about the process. Unlike flagship Samsung devices where custom ROMs are mature and stable, the A04 scene is still "wild west" territory.
Because the A04 uses a MediaTek chip (not Snapdragon), new custom ROMs often have minor issues. As of 2026, here is the status: samsung a04 custom rom new
What works 100%: WiFi, Bluetooth, Audio, GPS, Touch, and 99% of apps (Banking apps need Magisk Root + Hide). Before we talk about the ROM, we have
Device: Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045) Context: Recent Custom ROM releases (Android 13/14 Ports & GSIs) What works 100%: WiFi, Bluetooth, Audio, GPS, Touch,
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a budget warrior. It gets the job done, but the heavy One UI Core, combined with bloatware, often leaves the device feeling sluggish. For power users stuck with this device, the arrival of "new" custom ROMs based on Android 13 and 14 is a beacon of hope. I recently flashed a recent AOSP-based port (a derivative of the famous A04s port) to see if it fixes the device's biggest flaws.
Here is my review.