Want to use old Mi4c for PS4/PC Remote Play, any benefits in rooting/custom ROMs?

SkyDX

Senior Member
Oct 15, 2009
103
10
0
I got an old Mi4c on my hands that I would like to use as a dedicated Remote Play device for my gaming PC and PS4 together with a SF30 Pro Gamepad. I already tested both with Parsec and Chiaki and the Mi4c handles both things just fine. Currently the phone runs on the latest official MIUI 10.0.1 Android 7 Nougat Chinese/English ROM and I used the Chinese Google Play Installer to get the PlayStore running.

Would I get any benefits in rooting and/or flashing a custom ROM for my usecase? If yes, is this guide for unlocking the bootloader still valid? https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/guide-unlocking-mi4c-bl-verification-t3336779

Also what would be the best recommended ROM to install, is there any modern-ish ROM or Pixel Experience? What I'm looking for the most is the best battery-life and WiFi/Bluetooth compatibility with my SF30 Pro gamepad.

Thanks for help in advance!
 
Our Apps
Get our official app!
The best way to access XDA on your phone
Nav Gestures
Add swipe gestures to any Android
One Handed Mode
Eases uses one hand with your phone