We weren't expecting this much of a big conversation about this in the thread. Martin started this project with a bare bone ROM back in early February/ January end. I joined the boat in mid-Feb. And it's been a pleasure since then. The aim was to create a
minimal and substantial ROM that would not only break the grounds in terms of performance, but also would flow like liquid(smooth user experience), while being compatible with all types of users, extending support(
MicroG support right of the box), but would also include all the
practical features, and not just any gimmicks. And foremost, wouldn't force anything on the users(choose your own root solution). With users in mind, we included
full Substratum support, so that each one of you can customize the phone the way you like. The ROM, as you already know, is based on
LineageOS, gets synced daily and a new build is up everyday(almost). Flawed builds with partial/ broken features aren't even published (even if they are, it's clearly mentioned in the second post).
I have observed that Pixel-like round icons and the Pixel Navigation Bar have always been a topic of controversy. No matter what the decision be(to include or exclude), some of you would not like it. But it's there just so that the ROM doesn't lack anything in that aspect(keeping up). We thrive to provide the best support and the best user experience, and hence have considered to implement a switch to toggle the Navbar(AOSP and Pixel), but there are no guarantees and it might just not be possible. The topic is under consideration though.
Martin has been indulgent and so willing to include features from every request and it's quite sad to know, that's how it ended.
But hey, we are not one of them who lose hope, it's alright. Be calm and we
assure you that every feature would be well thought of before it's being included in this ROM (so that there are no compatibility issues, it doesn't break anything that's previously included, but must be of practical use).
In Martin's own words, "We really don't need feature creep in there."
(Martin- and as many of you know him-
@idprophecy is a one-man-army, and I'm just writing this on his behalf)
Spoiler Alert:
Brighter flashlight(2.5x) has found a way in this ROM, and must be here soon
Be patient and as always (
insert random motto here with hashtag)
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