However, "Exclusive" builds sometimes lag behind on security patches. Currently, the 201 build is on the August 2024 security patch. If you require monthly enterprise security updates, stick with stock. If you want performance and privacy, flash this now. XDA Recognized Developer "Skullmonkey" wrote: "I've been building ROMs since the HTC HD2. BigDroidOS 201 Exclusive is the first time I've felt like I wasn't using a Linux phone with a Java wrapper. It feels native. It feels fast. The exclusive audio driver alone is worth the install."
Meanwhile, privacy advocates love the offline mode. One Reddit user noted: "I put my phone in Paranoid Mode on a flight. I watched local movies and edited documents for 8 hours. I landed with 74% battery. My friend with an S23 Ultra was on 12%." The developers have already teased "BigDroidOS 300," but they have confirmed that the 201 Exclusive branch will receive long-term support (LTS) until Q2 2026. Because the codebase is so different from AOSP, major Android version updates (Android 15) will take 3-4 months to port. bigdroidos+201+exclusive
The developers have proven that Android can be lean, mean, and private. If you have a compatible device and an afternoon to tinker, do yourself a favor: ditch the bloatware and embrace the exclusive future of mobile computing. However, "Exclusive" builds sometimes lag behind on security