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[Siba]

There is a good news that the Poco F1 has received MIUI 12 beta update. This guide provides a direct download link and a step-by-step guide on how to install MIUI 12 on Poco F1.

This latest MIUI 12 download is announced lately for Poco F1 including many other Xiaomi phones. This page will be updated with the other future updates of MIUI 12 for the device.

As of now the MIUI 12 is based on the Android 10. But if you want to the latest OS version, then here is the Android 11 download for Poco F1.

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Currently this is just a Beta release of the new MIUI which may not be stable enough to be used as a daily driver. So, make sure that you keep a copy of the stable MIUI for your phone.

This update requires an unlocked bootloader, so you should consider keeping a backup of all the data on your phone.[/su_note]

 

MIUI 12 Features

The latest MIUI 12 has loads of features that are unmatched with any other custom ROM available out there.
Below are some the noteworthy key features from MIUI 12:

• Dynamic weather that changes the screen based on realtime climate on your place
• New icon animations and visually appealing graphics
• Certified Privacy protection features
• Application behavior is reported to the user to take more control on what to allow and what to restrict
• High risk behaviors are directly stopped without intervention of the user
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) application window
• System wide dark theme that supports thousands of Apps
• Huawei Health now provides Automatic health recording statistics at a very minimal power consumption
• Many more teeny tiny features like Game acceleration, Upcoming: a built-in task organiser and reminder, Smart travel for travel reminders, minimalistic mode for elders etc.

Poco F1 MIUI 12 Beta Update Information

This is the latest MIUI 12 beta version for the phone and below the details of the current released update file:

• Build date: 27th April 2020
• Security patch: April 2020
• Build version: 20.4.27
• Android version: Android 10
• File size: 2.2 GB

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Where to Download MIUI 12 for Poco F1?

Below is a direct link to download the recovery flashable OTA zip file:

• MIUI 12 Download for Poco F1:
  [CMDM-download id=112064]
• TWRP for Poco F1 to install MIUI 12
  • How to install TWRP
  • Xiaomi Bootloader unlock guide – required to install TWRP on Poco F1

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How To Install MIUI 12 on Poco F1?

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]MIUI 12 is in beta, which may have many bugs. If you don’t know what you are doing, STOP right here!. If you still proceed, don’t blame me for any consequences.[/su_note]

Installing MIUI 12 Using TWRP (if you have not registered for beta testing)

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If you have not registered for MIUI 12 BETA testing then this is the method you have to follow.[/su_note]

1. Download the Poco F1 MIUI 12 zip file and keep it in your PC (for ADB Sideload method) or copy it to the thone.
2. Boot into the TWRP Recovery (with SAR support) to install MIUI 12 on Poco F1.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
   – If not then unlock the bootloader and then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow the guide to install TWRP (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note]
3. Wipe system, data, and cache partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
   – Backup data on Android
   – NANDROID backup on TWRP recovery[/su_note]
4. ADB sideload the MIUI 12 zip file
   (or)
   If ADB sideload is not working on recovery, just flash the zip using TWRP or the recovery you are using.
5. Once installed, reboot the phone and enjoy MIUI 12 update on Poco F1.

Installing MIUI 12 for Registered Beta testers

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If you have registered for MIUI 12 BETA testing then this is the method you should follow.[/su_note]

1. Download the MIUI 12 beta zip file from the above download link.
2. Create a folder in the name of “downloaded_rom” (if it is not present already) and then copy the above downloaded zip file inside that folder.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]It is mandatory to create the directory in your phone.[/su_note]
3. Now, go to Settings > About Phone > System update
4. Then Click the three dots (menu) at top right corner of the screen and Select the Choose update package.
5. Browse and select the MIUI 12 beta update file that you have copied inside the downloaded_rom folder

The Update process will start automatically. Once the installation is completed the phone will restart automatically.

In case you face any problem installing this MIUI 12 update on Poco F1, you can login and leave a reply with your concern to get a reply.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Poco F1 (beryllium) forum For other Android Pie, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

[Siba]

The latest Android 11 released and the same is now available for Essential Phone via an Android 11 custom ROM build. This is a step-by-step guide that explains how to update Essential Phone to Android 11.

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
You need to understand that, Installing a custom ROM requires advanced knowledge to modify the underlying firmware on your phone, such as bootloader unlock, custom recovery installation etc.
If not done properly it may leave you phone unusable temporarily or permanently![/su_note]

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Android 11 ROMs for Essential Phone

Below are the Android 11 custom ROMs available for Essential Phone. Each link has it’s own set of guide that explains how to install the custom ROM on the phone.

• StatiXOS 4.0 for Essential Phone – Android 11 ROM

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Other Requirements to Install Android 11 ROM on Essential Phone

To be able to install any Android 11 ROM build on the phone, it must have an unlocked bootloader and a compatible custom recovery installed.
So, to make it easier for you, we have included appropriate guides on how to unlock bootloader and install recovery in the below sections.

Plus, the custom ROMs usually lack any Google Apps like: Google Play, Google Maps, etc. out of the box. So, the post installation requiremnt is, GApps for Android 11, which is also included in the below guide.

How to Update Essential Phone to Android 11?

Installing Android 11 requires an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery installed on the phone. This is the reason the entire installation guide is divided into three parts as below:

• Unlocking bootloader on the phone
• Installing Custom Recovery on the phone
• Installing the Android 11 ROM on the phone

1. Unlock Bootloader on Essential Phone

   Essential Phone bootloader unlock guide. A step-by step guide that explains how to unlock bootloader of Essential Phone.

   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]The bootloader must be unlocked on the phone before you can flash the Android 11 custom ROM build![/su_note]

2. Install custom recovery on Essential Phone

   Custom recoveries are needed to flash any of these Android custom ROMs on Essential Phone. Below is a list of step-by step guides that explains how to install custom recovery such as TWRP or OrangeFox recovery on Essential Phone.

   • TWRP for Essential Phone – Follow this guide that explains How to Install TWRP

3. Install Android 11 on Essential Phone

   1. Download one of the available Android 11 ROM for Essential Phone and copy it into the phone or keep in the PC if you intend to install using ADB sideload.
   2. Enter into recovery and Wipe data, Cache, System and clean Dalvik cache.
      – Make sure you don’t wipe or format Internal memory here. Otherwise you will lose all your phone data!

      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Here is a step-by-step guide on how to wipe data using TWRP recovery[/su_note]

      [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This step will erase the current firmware and may erase all data from the phone. You may choose to keep a backup of important data and the relevant boot and system partition so that you can rollback if the new build doesn’t work properly.[/su_note]

   3. Install Android 11 using TWRP recovery
      (OR)
      Use ADB Sideload to install the Android 11 ROM zip file.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]You can use any one of the above mentioned method to install the zip file on the phone.[/su_note]
   4. Download and Install Android 11 GApps for this ROM.

      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- This is a guide that explains how to install Android 11 GApps using custom recovery.
      – Basically, The GApps package provides basic Google Play Services, Play Store application and other Google Applications.[/su_note]

   5. Once done, reboot the phone to boot into Android 11 on Essential Phone.

Add-on Downloads

Well, after installing the Android 11 zip file you are done with the Android 11 installation for your phone. But, there are few add-on packages that you can install to unleash the real capabilities of your phone.

Below are some of the extra little things which you can install on top of the Android 11 ROM on your Essential Phone.

Rooting

Currently, Magisk is the only thing that is actively developed and supports Android 11 rooting.
You can either follow this Android 11 Rooting guide or the Magisk rooting guide to enable root.

Google Camera

Google Camera or shortened as GCam, usually brings better images on your existing camera setup.
Search a compatible Google Camera or visit this Android 11 GCam page to downlaod a GCam port for your phone that may run on this Android 11 ROM.

That’s all on updating the Essential Phone to Android 11! If you face any issue, then you can comment below.
Visit the Essential Phone (mata) page to get other Android 11 ROMs or other device specific topics.

 

[Siba]

Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy Note 3 China is now available to download. This article explains how to install LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy Note 3 China, with a step-by-step guide.

This Galaxy Note 3 China LineageOS 17.1 build is brought to you by developer jprimero15. For other Android 10 based custom ROM builds you can always visit this Android 10 Download page for supported devices.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to jprimero15 and LineageOS project:
– Donate to jprimero15
– Donate to LineageOS project

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Installing custom ROM will delete all data on your phone. Make sure you copy all important data.
You are the only person making changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.
[/su_note]

Known Issues on this LineageOS 17.1 build?

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

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Where to Download LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy Note 3 China?

• LineageOS 17.1 Download
• Galaxy Note 3 China TWRP to install LineageOS 17.1 ROM
  • Install TWRP using ODIN
• LineageOS 17.1 GApps
• LineageOS 17.1 Rooting
• Download ADB to sideload this build
  – 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
  – Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – ADB Fastboot for Linux and MAC

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How to Install LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy Note 3 China?

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Following are the two sub-sections of this Galaxy Note 3 China LineageOS 17.1 update guide:

1. Installing LineageOS 17.1 for the first time
2. Upgrading from existing LineageOS 17.1 ROM build

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First Time Installation of Galaxy Note 3 China LineageOS 17.1 –

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This ROM update process requires few guides to be followed and few files to be downloaded. Everything referred in the below guide is provided in the above downloads section.[/su_note]

1. Boot into the TWRP Recovery to install this Galaxy Note 3 China LineageOS 17.1 Android 10 based custom ROM.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
   – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow how to install TWRP on Samsung using ODIN (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note][su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]IMPORTANT NOTE:
   Use Odin without “Auto Reboot” option to flash the TWRP.
   After flashing TWRP via Odin, manually reboot to TWRP recovery by holding the key combination of Vol UP + Home + Power.
   Don’t reboot to the stock image which restores the stock recovery.[/su_note]
2. Wipe the data partition, Cache partition, and system partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider taking a complete backup of your phone data or take a backup of all relevant partitions.
   – How to backup data on Android
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file for Galaxy Note 3 China.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Once done, reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
5. Then install the LineageOS 17.1 GApps package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy Note 3 China.

Upgrading from earlier LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy Note 3 China:

1. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy Note 3 China
2. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
   [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/su_note]
5. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on your phone, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on the phone, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1[/su_note]
7. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 17.1.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 10 with LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy Note 3 China.[/su_note]

How to Root Galaxy Note 3 China on LineageOS 17.1?

After installing LineageOS 17.1 on Galaxy Note 3 China you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

GCam for LineageOS 17.1 or Android 10?

GCam 7.0 and later versions are compatible with LineageOS 17.1 or any Android 10 ROM in general.
You can always look into the big list of Google Camera APK download page to get a compatible GCam for your phone.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Note 3 China (hltechn) page for other Android 10, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

Galaxy S5 Sport CM13 Marshmallow ROM has been arrived which is brought to you by developer 1991mustang50. If you are flashing CyanogenMod for the first time then please be aware that this MAY VOID WARRANTY of your phone and may permanently damage your phone. This Galaxy S5 Sport CM 13 CyanogenMod Marshmallow ROM is for Galaxy S5 Sport and hence make sure on which you are flashing.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing Custom ROM requires your phone to be UNLOCKED in some cases which may VOID WARRANTY. Sometimes if not handled carefully then it may permanently damage your phone and prevent from BOOT. Understand that you are the only person making changes to the device. In case of any damage or any kind of loss as a consequence of this installation, Neither the Developer nor CyanogenMods can be held responsible.

 

Required Downloads and Links for Galaxy S5 Sport CM13 unofficial ROM flashing:

• Galaxy S5 Sprint G860P TWRP recovery download link.
  – Download the .tar.md5 extension TWRP file which can be flashed with ODIN. Follow this guide: How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.

  – If you already have an unlocked bootloader then you can download the .img file extension. Then follow this guide: How to flash TWRP using fastboot.

• Galaxy S5 Sprint G860P ROM Download link
• Google Apps download link

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

Flashing Galaxy S5 Sport CM13 (Sprint G860P) CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow Custom ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 for the first time to your Galaxy S5 Sprint G860P, or coming from another ROM:

   • Download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP.
     If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above link and follow the beolw guide to flash:
     – How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition. Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.
   • First flash the CM ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Galaxy S5 Sprint G860P.

This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

Points to NOTE:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13.0:

   • Copy the CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

The first boot may take long time, so don’t panic and be sure that you have enough battery backup. Let the phone reboot and then enjoy the official CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on Galaxy S5 Sprint G860P.

After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13.

[Linux User]

Galaxy S5 Verizon CM13 (cyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow ROM (Device Codename: jfltetmo) goes official on CyanogenMod servers. Official NIGHTLY build are automated builds which makes sure the build is not broken by daily code changes made by developers. NIGHTLY builds are not stable as compared to SNAPSHOT builds and may contain some minor bugs. Here is some brief explanation of the difference between a NIGHTLY and SNAPSHOT.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data or take a NANDROID backup using a recovery. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. Neither the developer nor we will be held responsible for any disaster that happens to your device.

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR THE GALAXY S5 Verizon CM13 ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• TWRP recovery download link for Galaxy S5 (Odin flashable).
  – Download the .img.tar extension TWRP file for YOUR DEVICE ONLY which can be flashed with ODIN. Follow this guide: How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the img.tar TWRP file.
• TWRP recovery download link for Galaxy S5 (Recovery flashable).
  – If you already have an unlocked bootloader then you can download the .img file extension. Then follow this guide: How to flash TWRP using fastboot.
• ROM download link for Verizon Galaxy S5 Official CyanogenMod 13
• GApps download link

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

For more Custom ROMs, TWRP Recovery Installation guide, Rooting Guide you can have a look at the Galaxy S5 Verizon forum and also you can subscribe to stay updated for this device specific topics.

FLASHING OFFICIAL GALAXY S5 VERIZON CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) MARSHMALLLOW CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 for the first time to your Verizon Galaxy S5, or coming from another ROM:

   This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Make sure you have a TWRP installed on your Galaxy S5 Verizon.
     If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above link and see if the below guide works for you:
     – How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.
   • Download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device.
   • Take a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have already flashed a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP on the phone.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.
   • First flash the CM ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Galaxy S5 Verizon.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13.0:

   • Copy the CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

The first boot may take long time, so don’t panic and be sure that you have enough battery backup. Let the phone reboot and then enjoy the official CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on Galaxy S5 Verizon.

After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13.

[Siba]

The good news is that, you can now download and install LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015. Here is how to install LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015, with a step-by-step guide. This build of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy A5 2015 is brought to you by developer DeadSquirrel01.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to DeadSquirrel01 and LineageOS project:
– DeadSquirrel01 Does not take any donation.
– Donate to LineageOS project

Follow the links to get other LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.
 

 

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS.
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA OF YOUR PHONE BEFORE FLASHING.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing a TWRP recovery on Galaxy A5 2015 may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person doing changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
 

Status of Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Almost Everything except listed below

 

KNOWN ISSUES:
– NFC

REQUIRED GUIDES AND DOWNLOADS TO INSTALL Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 ANDROID 9 PIE ROM:

[styledlist style=”yes”]

• TWRP for Galaxy A5 2015 (a5ultexx) to install LineageOS 16 ROM
• Install TWRP recovery using ODIN
• ROM Download link of Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 ROM [LATEST build on 20th Feb 2019]
• MindTheGApps for LineageOS 16

/ GApps for LineageOS 16

• How to Root LineageOS 16

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HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL LineageOS 16 FOR Galaxy A5 2015 – Android 9 Pie CUSTOM ROM:

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Following are the two sub-sections of this LineageOS 16 guide:

1. Fresh installation of Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 ROM
2. Updating a new Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 on top of previous LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]

Flashing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015 for the first time:

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
Points to NOTE:

• Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
• Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
• It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

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1. Download and Copy the LineageOS 16 Gapps and the Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
2. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this LineageOS 16 for Galaxy A5 2015.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
   – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow how to install TWRP on Samsung using ODIN (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note]
3. Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
   – How to backup all data on your Android Device
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
4. Install the Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
5. Then install the Android Pie MindTheGapps for LineageOS 16 package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Galaxy A5 2015 LineageOS 16 Android 9 Pie ROM.

Upgrading a new version of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy A5 2015 (a5ultexx):

1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy A5 2015, LineageOS 16 GApps and/or Magisk ROOT package to the phone
2. Boot into Recovery.
   – Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 16 ROM update.
3. Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
4. Install the LineageOS 16 ROM for Galaxy A5 2015.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
5. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.
6. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
7. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]
8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 16 for Galaxy A5 2015.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 9 Pie with LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015.[/su_note]

After installing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy A5 2015 you may want to install Google Camera (GCam) or enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– LineageOS 16 ROOT
– GCam for Android Pie (this page contains a huge list of GCam for all available devices)

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy A5 2015 (a5ultexx) LineageOS forum For other Android Pie, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

Android Nougat 7.1 ROM, LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. If you want some more LineageOS ROMs or wanna taste the OFFICIAL LineageOS build then stay tuned to the LineageOS 14.1 ROM collection page. In addition to this LineageOS 14.1, we also had the legacy CM14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi. This Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 is brought to you by developer gr8nole.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

If you like gr8nole’s work and want him to keep up this good work then consider a donation to gr8nole.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD WHICH MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi (lt01wifi, SM-T310) may require the bootloader to be unlocked, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

Status of LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi Nougat 7.1 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Not Known

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Not Known

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi NOUGAT 7.1 BASED CUSTOM ROM:

• Latest FW and baseband
• TWRP recovery for Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Wifi
  PhilZ recovery flashable for Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Wifi (All TWRP recoveries are by gr8nole)

  – Here is: Custom Recovery Installation Guide for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Wifi (This guide is only for .tar.md5 TWRP file)
  – To flash .img file you can follow this TWRP update guide using fatboot or you can use Flashify to update the .img TWRP.
  – To flash Recovery flashable Recovery image you can follow this guide: TWRP update guide using existing recovery

• ROM Download Link of Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 ROM (lt01wifi, SM-T310)
• LineageOS 14.1 Nougat GApps download link for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 Nougat 7.1 ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 14.1, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try flashing SuperSU zip using recovery to gain ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi (lt01wifi, SM-T310) for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi (lt01wifi, SM-T310) (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS.
   • DO NOT REBOOT yet. Then flash the LineageOS 14.1 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the Nougat 7.1 LineageOS 14.1 ROM for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi (lt01wifi, SM-T310).

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 (lt01wifi, SM-T310):

   • Copy the latest LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest LineageOS ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS.
   • Then flash the LineageOS 14.1 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.1 with LineageOS 14.1 for Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi (lt01wifi, SM-T310). After the installation of Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi LineageOS 14.1 ROM (lt01wifi, SM-T310) you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy TAB 3 8.0 WiFi (lt01wifi, SM-T310) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 14.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

[Linux User]

Android 8.1 Oreo based OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p (Z00T) is now available to download on the OFFICIAL LineageOS website. This is a step by step guide that explains how to install the Official Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p LineageOS 15.1 ROM.

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
The official Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p (Z00T) build has been removed. So, I have updated the ROM download link to an unofficial build.
[/su_note]

Follow the links to get other LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

This Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p LineageOS 15.1 OFFICIAL build is maintained by theimpulson.

Starting from LineageOS 15.1, LineageOS team has made stringent device support norms, which ensures that almost every important piece of hardware present on a phone MUST be in a working state on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 build. Which clearly means that users will enjoy a stock like upgrade experience on OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 updates.

Well, making a standard guideline to support LineageOS 15.1 for a specific device will undoubtedly increase the reliability on LineageOS custom Android ROM and subsequent ROMs derived from LineageOS such as: Resurrection Remix OS, crDroid ROM etc.

DONATION TO PROJECT/DEVELOPER(s):

If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to theimpulson and LineageOS project:
– No donation link found for theimpulson
– Donate to LineageOS project

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL OFFICIAL LINEAGE OS 15.1 BUILD WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Installing a custom ROM may require an unlocked bootloader on Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR OFFICIAL Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p LineageOS 15.1 ROM BASED ON ANDROID OREO 8.1:

• TWRP recovery for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p– Here is the how to install TWRP for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p. This recovery guide requires an unlock bootloader on Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p.
• LineageOS 15.1 ROM Download link for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p [THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL BUILD]
• GApps download for OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM, so you need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM build. Here is LineageOS 15.1 Rooting guide

If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p LINEAGE OS 15.1 OFFICIAL ROM:

Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p for the first time, or coming from UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM or any other custom ROM of any Android version:

NOTE:
If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 ROM then follow the LineageOS 15.1 Upgrade guide in the next section to upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1.

 

Points to NOTE:

– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

• Download and Copy the GApps and Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP files to your phone.
• Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this LineageOS 15.1 for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p.
  – Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
  If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
• Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
  – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
  – How to backup all data on your Android Device
  – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery
• Install the Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and install the Oreo Gapps for LineageOS 15.1 package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy the Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 on Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p.

Upgrading from earlier version of OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 or LineageOS 15.1 for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p (Z00T):

If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 (yes, I mean the Android Nougat based OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1) then you don’t need to wipe the data and you can upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 just by cleaning the system partition.

• Copy the latest OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p ROM ZIP file, Oreo 8.1 GApps and/or supersu ROOT package to the phone or use the updater app to download the LineageOS 15.1.NOTE:
  – If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 then you will be allowed to download the latest OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 using the updater app but you won’t be allowed to upgrade to LineageOS 15.1 on top of LineageOS 14.1
  – So, you need to export the downloaded LineageOS 15.1 ROM build file to the SD card or phone memory from the updater app:
  You can export the downloaded package to the sdcard/phone memory from the Updater app by long-pressing the downloaded file and then selecting “Export” on the top menu
• Boot into Recovery.- Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM update.
• Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
• First install the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device.- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.
• If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p, then flash the GApps.- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
• Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p.

 

If you have found any BUG on this Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM then you can raise a jira ticket on LineageOS website.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Zenfone 2 Laser/Selfie 1080p (Z00T) forum For other Android Oreo 8.1 ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

[Linux User]

Stock ROM or stock Firmware for Selecline S6S6IN3G is now available to download. Here is how to flash stock firmware on Selecline S6S6IN3G using Mediatek SP Flash Tool.

Although I will make a very clean beginner’s step by step guide, but it is also advisable for you to go through all the steps in detail, so that you understand what are you doing.

 

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
DISCLAIMER:
THIS STOCK ROM FLASHING IS ONLY FOR Selecline S6S6IN3G WHICH IS MEDIATEK MT6580 CHIPSET BASED DEVICE.
DON’T TRY TO FLASH ON OTHER MT6580 BASED DEVICES OR ANY OTHER DEVICE TYPE.
[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]FLASHING A STOCK ROM ON Selecline S6S6IN3G WILL DELETE ALL DATA.
– IT ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A BACKUP OF ALL DATA SUCH AS: SMS, PHONE CALL, CONTACT, MUSIC, IMAGES, etc.
– ALSO BACKUP THE IMEI AND NVRAM DATA OF YOUR PHONE.
[/su_note]

Required Guides and Downloads to Install Stock ROM/Firmware on Selecline S6S6IN3G:

• Mediatek VCOM Driver
• SP Flash Tool
• ROM Download link of stock firmware for Selecline S6S6IN3G
• Install stock ROM using SP Flash Tool

 

Why to flash Stock Firmware/ROM on Selecline S6S6IN3G:

There could be various reasons why you may want to flash a stock firmware on Selecline S6S6IN3G to make it a new like phone. Following are some of the key benefits you get by flashing a stock firmware on Selecline S6S6IN3G:

• Flashing a stock ROM on Selecline S6S6IN3G will make the phone new like at least from software point of view.
• If your phone has become too slow or lagging in performance after a prolonged period of usage, then installing a stock ROM/firmware may bring back the speed.
• If you have rooted your Android phone, then flashing a stock ROM will help you to restore your phone software to original state.

  [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Sometimes software factory reset from Android settings does not help you get rid of ROOT.
  In that case, you must flash a stock Firmware to bring back the phone to original state.[/su_note]

• Phone warranty will be VOID if you have ROOT on Android phone or have a custom ROM on Android phone. Flashing a stock Firmware/ROM will bring back the software to original state and will restore your warranty.

 

How to Flash Stock Fimrware / ROM on Selecline S6S6IN3G using Mediatek SP Flash Tool:

1. Download and extract the Selecline S6S6IN3G stock firmware files.
2. Download and install the VCOM driver on your PC.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]VCOM driver is required for the SP Flash Tool to recognize your Selecline S6S6IN3G Phone to be able to download stock Fimrmware.[/su_note]

3. Download and extract the Mediatek SP Flash Tool zip file.
4. Go to the extracted SP Flash Tool folder and open the flash_tool.exe file, which is the actual SP Flash Tool application.

   See the below screenshot:
   

5. By default the SP Flash Tool would have opened with the Download Tab open. If not then click on the Download Tab and then click on the choose button to load the Selecline S6S6IN3G stock ROM scatter file.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- You will find a scatter file with a name of somewhat MT6580_Android_scatter.txt in the Selecline S6S6IN3G stock firmware package.
   – This scatter file contains all the partition information of Selecline S6S6IN3G Mediatek phone and which binary file to flash on a which partition and address.[/su_note]

   See the screenshot below:
   

6. After that a file browser will be opened to find and select the Selecline S6S6IN3G stock ROM scatter file.
   Go to the Selecline S6S6IN3G stock firmware folder where you have extracted, select the Scatter file (somewhat MT6580_Android_scatter.txt) from there and click on Open.

   See the screenshot below:
   

7. After loading the scatter file, click on the Download button to start downloading the stock firmware to Selecline S6S6IN3G.

   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Firmware download does not start just by clicking the Download button. You need to connect the phone in download mode, which we will be doing that in the later step.[/su_note]

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- SP Flash Tool automatically takes all the information and will show you the details of partition and binary file information. Verify all the details before start flashing the stock ROM or the stock firmware on your Mediatek phone.
   – Verify the download mode before flashing (marked by number 1 in the screenshot).
   – Verify which all partitions are being flashed (marked by number 2 in the screenshot). MAKE SURE THERE IS NO NVRAM OR IMEI PARTITION SELECTED HERE.[/su_note]

   See the screenshot below:
   

8. Now turn off your Mediatek Phone and wait for few seconds.
   Then you hold both the volume up and Volume Down button and connect the phone PC using a USB cable.

   – You see in the SP Flash tool, it will start downloading the firmware to the Mediatek Phone automatically.

9. After the stock ROM is flashed successfully on Selecline S6S6IN3G, you will see a Download OK confirmation on SP Flash Tool.

   See the screenshot below:
   

After being successfully install stock firmware or the stock ROM on Selecline S6S6IN3G, you can disconnect the phone and restart if it does not restart automatically.

If you face any problem installing the stock firmware on Selecline S6S6IN3G using SP Flash Tool, then leave a reply on this thread. I will reply back as early as possible.

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Selecline S6S6IN3G forum for recovery, rooting, custom ROM guides etc. and all other device specific topics.[/su_note]

[Linux User]

Galaxy Grand 2 CM13 Android Marshmallow for Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7102), is a custom ROM based on Android 6.0 built by developer aapav01. As this is an UNOFFICIAL build built by the developer you may not expect periodic updates on this ROM. Make sure to have a look on the working and non-working list before you flash this ROM.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS STILL AN EARLY BUILD AND CONTAINS BUGS. Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and neither the developer(s) nor we can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. For more CM13 ROM updates and OFFICIAL update of Galaxy Grand 2 CM13, you can have a look on the big CyanogenMod 13 devices list.

KNOWN ISSUES for aapav01’s STABLE build:

• Front Camera

WORKING LIST:

• Network (RIL) works
• FM Radio works
• Camera
• Sensors (Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Proximity, etc.)
• Audio (playback & recording)
• SD Card
• Video playback
• WiFi
• MTP
• Offline charging

 

Required files for Galaxy Grand 2 CM13 (CyanogenMod 13, Marshmallow) Custom ROM:

• TWRP recovery for SM-G7102
• Custom Recovery Installation Guide on Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 – SM G7102 (The same guide will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery)
• Download link for Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7102) CM13 ROM [MORE OR LESS STABLE]
• CM13 Marshmallow Google Apps download link for Galaxy Grand 2 CM13 ROM
• Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

 

Galaxy Grand 2 NOUGAT 7.0 AOSP ROM and also the Grand 2 CyanognMod 14 Nougat ROM has arrived. Both are initial builds and you can try at your own risk.

GALAXY GRAND 2 CM13 (CYANOGENMOD 13) (SM-G7102) MARSHMALLOW CUSTOM ROM INSTALLATION GUIDE:

Make sure that you have a custom recovery installed on your Galaxy Grand 2. If not then download the recovery from above downloads section and you can follow this TWRP recovery installation on Samsung phone using ODIN guide.

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 ROM for the first time to your Galaxy Grand 2 phone, or coming from another ROM:

   This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and Galaxy Grand 2 CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 – SM G7102 (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the CM13 ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     – Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Galaxy Grand 2.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13 ROM on Galaxy Grand 2:

   • Copy the latest Galaxy Grand 2 CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     – Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with CyanogenMod 13 for Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7102). After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Grand 2 – SM G7102 forum For upcoming Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod Custom ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.