Daily driving and stability. LineageOS is the gold standard. The 18.1 Go build is specifically optimized for 1GB RAM devices. It removes the lag from the notification shade and reduces app load times by nearly 40%. Battery life on this ROM easily stretches to 2 days on light use.
Beta testers. As of late 2025, Android 14 GSIs boot perfectly on the A01 Core. Project Elixir offers a beautiful UI, though the 1GB RAM struggles here. This is only for enthusiasts who want to show off "Android 14" on a budget phone. Samsung A01 Core Custom Rom