Evolution X 11.6 Released with January 2026 Security Patch

Evolution X has released version 11.6, the latest iteration of their popular Pixel-inspired custom ROM, now based on Android 16 QPR2.

What's New

The update brings the latest Android security fixes dated January 5, 2026, addressing multiple vulnerabilities in the Android framework and kernel.

New Setup UI: Fresh Pixel-style interface during initial device setup

Icon Shape Customization: New options in Pixel Launcher to change app icon shapes

Enhanced Gaming Mode: Improved performance profiles for gaming

Better Monet Theming: More color extraction options from wallpapers

Smoother animations across the system

Reduced memory usage

Better battery optimization

Faster app install times

Evolution X 11.6 is available for:

Google Pixel 6/7/8/9 series

Xiaomi Poco F5 / Redmi Note 12 Turbo

OnePlus 11, 12

Samsung Galaxy S23, S24 series

And many more

If you're already running Evolution X:

Go to Settings > System > System Update

Check for updates

Download and install OTA

For fresh installations, download from the official Evolution X website.

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*Evolution X continues to be one of the most feature-rich Pixel-like ROMs available.*

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