: For those who don't want to risk their main system, some users use apps like VMOS Pro to run a "virtual" rooted ROG ROM inside their current OS for specific gaming mods. Warning on Overheating
By choosing crDroid or DerpFest, flashing a thermal mod, and manually capping your CPU frequencies, you can enjoy a bloat-free, up-to-date Android experience without burning your palms. Just remember: The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a hot chip by design. No custom ROM can defy physics, but with the tweaks above, you can tame the beast.