| Pixel Experience | |
| Collapsible: | Yes |
| Screenshot Size: | 250px |
| Developer: | Pixel Experience open-source community |
| Released: | 2017 |
| Discontinued: | y |
| Latest Release Version: | 13 (based on Android 13) |
| Latest Release Date: | [1] |
| Latest Preview Version: | 14 (based on Android 14) |
| Latest Preview Date: | [2] |
| Marketing Target: | Operating system replacement for Android devices |
| Family: | Android (Linux) |
| Working State: | Discontinued |
| Source Model: | Open source |
| License: | GNU General Public License v3.0[3] |
| Updatemodel: | Over-the-air (OTA), ROM flashing |
| Package Manager: | APK-based |
| Supported Platforms: | arm, arm64, x86, x86-64 |
| Kernel Type: | Monolithic (Linux) |
PixelExperience is a discontinued, open-source, Android-based operating system,the project was initiated by a community of developers in 2017. Pixel Experience was designed to be as close to "stock Android" as possible, with a focus on reliability, security, stability, performance, battery life, and useful customizations.[4] [5] [6] [7]
In 2017, XDA Developer jhenrique09 started an experimental project for a custom ROM that mimics the software experience of the Google Pixel lineup.
In June 2021, Downloads moved to Storj cloud storage[8]
On February 29, 2024, The project announced the release of PE 14, while mentioning the reduction of involvement from the founder, jhenrique09, as the reason of release delay. The core team was reorganized for the release.
On April 10, 2024, Pixel Experience ROM development officially stopped, according to the founder José Henrique. While older versions remain available, the project is no longer actively maintained.[9] [10]
Pixel Experience featured monthly Android security patches.
Pixel Experience was designed to mimic the user interface of Google Pixel phones, and included Pixel exclusive features that are not available on stock Android, such as Pixel Boot Animation, Pixel setup, Pixel Launcher (with round icon support), Pixel Live Wallpapers, Pixel Themes, icons, fonts, Pixel Camera (on some devices), Pixel dialer, Pixel Recorder, Pixel Sound, Google Assistant Pixel, etc.[11] [12]
Users also had options to customize the status bar, lock screen, theme, icon shape, font, clock/date format, icon size, notification logos, brightness slider position, accent color to personalize the home screen, install custom fonts and use mods. Multiple pre-installed themes and icon packs were also available.
An official Plus variant had additional functionality:
Pixel Experience had an active community of users and developers. As a result, there were a wide variety of officially supported and unofficial supported devices.
There was dedicated Instagram, Telegram, and XDA accounts which the developers and users used for communications.
The project also had a comprehensive wiki that included instructions on how to install and use the ROM, as well as a troubleshooting guide.[13]