No ROM is perfect. Before you flash, consider these caveats:
Problem: Android Auto crashes on Vanilla builds. Solution: You must use the GApps build of Arrow OS 13. Android Auto requires Google Services framework.
The visual aesthetic of ArrowOS 13 is distinct from standard AOSP.
Building on Android 13’s native privacy dashboard, Arrow OS 13 integrates Privacy Space (an isolated environment for sensitive apps) and sensor permissions (disable camera/mic globally).
Let’s be real, it isn't perfect for everyone:
How does it stack up against the giants?
| Feature | Arrow OS 13 | Pixel Experience 13 | LineageOS 20 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Base | AOSP + Pixel cherry-picks | Pixel dump (factory image) | AOSP + Lineage features | | GApps | Optional (Vanilla or included) | Always included | Always Vanilla (flash separately) | | Customization | Light (status bar, gestures) | Very light (mostly stock Pixel) | Moderate (advanced buttons, lock screen) | | OTA Updates | Yes (weekly/monthly) | Yes (monthly) | Yes (weekly) | | Performance | Excellent (very lean) | Good (heavier due to full Pixel framework) | Excellent | | Target User | Minimalists who want Pixel look without Pixel bloat | Pixel superfans | Tinkerers who want maximum control |
The verdict: Choose Arrow OS 13 if you want 90% of Pixel Experience’s aesthetics with 10% of the system overhead.
Here is a breakdown of the unique features that make Arrow OS 13 stand out in the crowded custom ROM landscape.
No ROM is perfect. Before you flash, consider these caveats:
Problem: Android Auto crashes on Vanilla builds. Solution: You must use the GApps build of Arrow OS 13. Android Auto requires Google Services framework.
The visual aesthetic of ArrowOS 13 is distinct from standard AOSP. arrow os 13
Building on Android 13’s native privacy dashboard, Arrow OS 13 integrates Privacy Space (an isolated environment for sensitive apps) and sensor permissions (disable camera/mic globally).
Let’s be real, it isn't perfect for everyone: No ROM is perfect
How does it stack up against the giants?
| Feature | Arrow OS 13 | Pixel Experience 13 | LineageOS 20 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Base | AOSP + Pixel cherry-picks | Pixel dump (factory image) | AOSP + Lineage features | | GApps | Optional (Vanilla or included) | Always included | Always Vanilla (flash separately) | | Customization | Light (status bar, gestures) | Very light (mostly stock Pixel) | Moderate (advanced buttons, lock screen) | | OTA Updates | Yes (weekly/monthly) | Yes (monthly) | Yes (weekly) | | Performance | Excellent (very lean) | Good (heavier due to full Pixel framework) | Excellent | | Target User | Minimalists who want Pixel look without Pixel bloat | Pixel superfans | Tinkerers who want maximum control | Here is a breakdown of the unique features
The verdict: Choose Arrow OS 13 if you want 90% of Pixel Experience’s aesthetics with 10% of the system overhead.
Here is a breakdown of the unique features that make Arrow OS 13 stand out in the crowded custom ROM landscape.