Galaxy Core Prime CM12.1 Lollipop ROM [SM-G360H, G360HU]

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Galaxy Core Prime CM12.1 (CyanogenMod 12.1, Android Lollipop) Custom ROM is based on Android Lollipop 5.1 is again brought to you for Samsung Galaxy Core Prime SM-G360H, G360HU by developer doesntexits and Dreamstar. In addition to this Cm12.1 we also have the Android Nougat 7.1 Lineage 14.1 for Galaxy Core Prime.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, 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 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.

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Switching to other fonts will get bootloops after restart.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR THE CYANOGENMOD 12.1 CORE PRIME LOLLIPOP ROM FLASHING GUIDE:

• ROM download link for Galaxy Core Prime (Codename: core33g)
• Google Apps download link
• TWRP recovery for Core Prime (Core33g).
  – Download the .tar extension TWRP file which can be flashed with ODIN. Follow this guide: How to Install TWRP on Samsung Phone 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 on Android Phone using fastboot.

If required:
– 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
– Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
ADB Fastboot Installation guide for Linux and MAC

GALAXY CORE PRIME CYANOGENMOD 12.1 LOLLIPOP ROM INSTALLATION GUIDE:

1. Follow the below guide if you are flashing the Core Prime CM12.1 Lollipop ROM for the first time, 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 Core Prime.
     If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above downloads list (.tar file extension image) and follow the below guide to flash the TWRP:
     – How to Install TWRP on Samsung using Odin for the .tar TWRP file.
   • Download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your Galaxy Core Prime phone.
   • 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 the custom 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 CM ROM ZIP from your phone. 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 12.1 Lollipop ROM on your Galaxy Core Prime.

2. Upgrading Galaxy Core Prime CM12.1 from earlier version of CyanogenMod 12.1:

   • Copy the CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM ZIP file to your Galaxy Core Prime 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 flashing may take a while. When it will be done you can reboot your system and enjoy the Galaxy Core Prime CM12.1 (CyanogenMod 12.1, Lollipop ROM), the Android Lollipop touch with CyanogenMod.

After this CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM 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 CyanogenMod 12/12.1

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