Bigxie's AOSP ROM for the Galaxy Nexus and Its Black Theme
What made it stand out
Many custom ROMs change the look and feel heavily. This one left the interface mostly alone and focused on behind the scenes improvements and customizations. The result, according to the writer, was a Galaxy Nexus that felt faster and more enjoyable to use without losing the plain Google look.
The black theme
The developer also included an optional flashable theme pack. It contained black versions of the Google apps, so you did not need to darken each app one by one. The original post showed screenshots to give a sense of the finished look.
What you needed
- A rooted Galaxy Nexus. Without root you cannot flash a custom ROM.
- A custom recovery to flash the files.
- A backup of your data before trying anything.
Risks
Flashing a ROM wipes settings and can go wrong. It may also affect the warranty. This page does not link to the ROM or theme files.
Status today
Android 4.0.3 and this ROM are long obsolete, so this is of historical interest only.
Frequently asked questions
What does AOSP mean?
It stands for the Android Open Source Project, the base Android code that Google releases.
Was the black theme required?
No. It was an optional extra pack.
Was root needed?
Yes, to flash the ROM.