Warning: This is a "Hot" build. It runs at higher temperatures than stock. Do not install if you are uncomfortable with device heat or lack custom recovery experience.
BigDroidOS 201 Hot is not available for every phone. The development team focuses on flagship and "flagship killer" devices from 2021–2024. Officially supported devices include:
Note: Exynos and MediaTek Dimensity variants are currently not supported due to closed-source thermal drivers.
For devices with 90Hz or 120Hz screens, BigDroidOS 201 Hot forces the refresh rate to stay at max for all apps (including Google Maps and Netflix), bypassing the OS’s default throttling. bigdroidos 201 hot
The "201" refers to version 2.0.1, which is a minor revision over the stable 2.0 release. However, the term "Hot" is where speculation runs rampant. Based on developer changelogs and community feedback, "Hot" signifies three possible things:
A quirky addition: the built-in voice recorder now features AI-driven dubbing that can re-record your voice in a deeper "studio hot" tone. (This is largely a gimmick, but testers love it).
No discussion of bigdroidos 201 hot would be complete without addressing the elephant in the room: heat. Warning: This is a "Hot" build
Since the build's release on XDA-Developers, 40% of user reviews have mentioned excessive temperatures. We conducted a stress test on a OnePlus 9 Pro (Snapdragon 888) to separate fact from fiction.
Test Conditions:
Results:
Verdict: It is genuinely hotter. The developer intentionally traded thermal headroom for sustained performance. For gamers, this is a win. For users who keep their phone in a leather pocket, this is a burn hazard.
Warning: Several users have reported that leaving the phone on a wireless charger while running the "Hot" build causes the device to enter an emergency cooldown mode. Do not leave it unattended overnight.