So if you installed a custom ROM and you are having problems with it or you just want to go back to the previous or any backed up ROM, do this:. So, this was a detailed tutorial to help you land safely whenever you install a ROM. I have tried to be inclusive but if feel that something is missing, do not forget to share with us via comments. I believe the tips given here will prove useful to you.
Thanks for being with us! Now here is my classic way of installing a custom ROM. I recommend it to all because it has proved perfectly successful and never hurled down my phones into a single bootloop so far.
Always follow these steps in CWM Recovery:. Installing a custom ROM with these wipes has great advantages. Whenever you flash a new ROM, install it as a fresh copy. While some enlightened giants might disapprove of the idea of wiping the battery stats of the old ROM, I still recommend to wipe it as it takes nothing.
However, you should also listen to any recommendations of the developer whose ROM you are going to install. Download and install the latest and compatible Google apps to your phone. Well, it is an uncommon situation that while installing a custom ROM on your Android device you see installation aborted message because of Signature Verification error. Two possible reasons for this to happen might be-. Another instance of installation of a custom ROM or mod aborted might be due to the presence of an older or incompatible version of ClockworkMod Recovery on your Android device.
In such cases, you will get the following message while installing the ROM:. To solve this issue, you can try updating your CWM recovery. We always recommend a full wipe before installing a new custom ROM for best performance. Doing this deletes all the apps and resets the Settings of your device and this is certainly not a desirable thing. Nobody wants to install all apps and configure the device again and again. While you have no option but to wipe everything with a new ROM, things can be more pleasant if you are going to install a greater updated version of the same ROM.
Here are the steps that you need to follow while installing the newer update package of a ROM over an older one:. Having performed the wipes recommended above, there are nominal chances that your phone might be stuck on the boot screen but in case you get into such a situation, what would you do?
To recover from a bootloop, follow the steps given in this tutorial. If you have to install any such file, do this:. Whatever ROM we install on our device, we want it to be quickly ready for our favorite apps and configuration.
And therefore we keep all such data backed up so that they we can restore them in case we factory reset the device or install a new ROM. Restoring previously backed up apps or data is a a very convenient thing as it saves a lot of time and effort but this convenience might give rise to another inconvenient situation. In fact, all such backup apps Titanium Backup, for example are meant to restore data on the same ROM on which the backup was created.
Due to system file discrepancies among different ROMs, restoring apps and data this way might make your phone laggy and slow. Therefore, I recommend you to avoid doing this for better performance of the new ROM. Better performance and battery-life is why most of us turn to custom ROMs. We keep trying from the available ROMs and stick to one that meets up to our expectations. Now there are two ways to find out how the battery performs- with the help of a battery monitor app stock or third-party and by taking note of the battery performance during the hours of a day.
If you feel that your device is not yielding good battery just because the battery monitor stats show it, you might be wrong in your judgment as most such apps sometimes lie to us. Remember that with any ROM installed on your Android device, you will discover two things: 1.
It usually requires full charge and discharge cycles before things go to a normal state and after this, you will notice a great improvement in battery performance. So, do not be quick in concluding anything about the battery. Let the battery calibrate and while you wait, try one more thing. Whether you get a new phone or new software on your old device, avoid putting your device into charging mode frequently. Turn off the phone, plug charger, wait till it is fully charged and then use it till it is fully discharged.
Repeating this several times will improve the battery life of your device. I have tested it and it really works. For more tips on improving the battery performance of your Android phone, read our articles. I have tried other custom ROMs, eg. My question is: I am using Thanks in advance. Hi, I have i with CWM 6. Need advice on whether I can install a Lollipop Rom 5. What else to keep in mind. Your help is truly appreciated.
First time I will be installing a custom ROM on any device. Please help me out email me if got the Time…. This is very much a painfull experiance as I have a full disc and then when I wipe and reinstall i still only have 2GB left from a 32bg HD space.
Pls I need the first 12 or 10 imei digits of the new Samsung Galaxy S6, forward to my email pls: [email protected]. Please help me out. I got one problem here.
Its said the process was successfully done. Its saying failure on last recovery. Please I really need help. Thank in advances. Thanks, this worked for me without any issues. Went from Stock Android 4. I want to clean installation with custom rom, i wanted to use the 16gb except few gb for custom rom bcos the custom rom files takes probably mb, and after installation may be it take gb i guess…is there any way to maximum space in my phone?? I mean does it really take that long? You must have made some mistake.
Also, you did not mention your device model. I have rooted my device. I have google for cwm recovery for my phone but failed to get the appropriate one. Hi there. If i may ask. I have a thl w phone which is a china brand, and i have a firmware version of thl w but the custom rom that i want to flash is based on thl w with this should i change my firmware or is it ok to flash this..
So do I have to place the backed up ROM to an external drive? If it lies on yhe internal storage, move it to the ext sorage first. You can also keep a copy of it on your computer. So u meant to move it to computer then? Yes, copy it it to the computer too. Before installing the ROM, wipe only data, cache and system. Do not touch the storage and it will be alright. So I might have lots of questions on customization, and it seems like u know lots about this stuff.
So can I like ask u any question about Android. Hi, I have flashed the phone but its not rebooting it showing green lead charging how long it will take to reboot. After reading some other web site it says require CWM 6. Now, my backup image is hanging. Where can I get the latest version of CWM and how do i upgrade it?
Can someone please help me, I tried to install cm11 m2 release on my galaxy s3 t-mobile and every time I try to install the rom or the Google apps it says E: cannot open … bad installation aborted.
Now none of my recent backups work either they all say md5 mismatch! One should always ensure ample battery before performing such things. Did you try connecting the device to a charger? Yeah… it just light the green led but it does not appear to be charging.
If you somehow manage to get it replaced, the problem can be resolved. I am very new to dis flashing the roms. I have tried to flash my samsung galaxy pop usin the steps u have discussed above. Every thing was alright untill it is rebooted.
I need some help! What can i do! I have a S4 and my CWM is v6. Please help! Okay, try this: pull out the battery and put it back after a minute. Copy the ROM file to sd card and reinsert it in the phone. Now boot in CWM and you know what to do then.
Next time be careful while doing such things. No, it just wipes the system apps, audio and configuration files. System here means the partition of your internal storage that keeps system file. You can find another option for that. Then how would I install a ROM? Then what? Wiping SD will delete all data from user memory, not system memory. The line you have quoted, I am talking about avoid using apps that backup app data too.
Backing up the APKs and restoring them does not pose any problem. I want to go to the stock ROM. I also want to release it from its freezing mechanism. I already removed them but still there are some issues. So if you have a phone that the manufacturer no longer loves, but that you still love, flashing a new ROM to your phone is a great way to keep it feeling new and snappy.
There are countless different ROMs out there from many independent developers and tweakers. Some are very popular—like CyanogenMod —and are available for many devices. Others may be created by more independent developers for one or two phones. To find out what kinds of ROMs are available for your device, head over to XDA Developers and browse the forum for your specific phone model. Other phones may use the same model across carriers, so it may not matter.
But be sure to do your research and download a ROM that is compatible with your exact device. You can see a list of devices in the left sidebar, which will take you to their available downloads. You can grab them from OpenGApps. In our case, we need Google Apps for Android Lollipop 5. Alright, you with me so far? In order to flash our ROM, we need to put these two. It should keep your internal storage intact where your photos, music, and other files are stored , but you will lose most of your app settings and other data.
Then, turn off your phone and boot into TWRP recovery. From the home screen, tap the Wipe button and swipe the bar at the bottom to do a factory reset. You should always do a factory reset before flashing a new ROM.
The following screen will appear. Go back to the home screen and tap the Install button. This time, pick your Google Apps. This may take a while as well, so be patient. It may take a while to reboot your phone the first time—remember, this is your first time booting a new operating system, so it has to get everything ready for you.
Give it time. Make sure you downloaded the correct ROM files, as well. Play around with your new ROM, and if you love it, keep it. If you want more… then hit up the various mod communities and forums like XDA Developers to see what else is out there. The world is your oyster, so go out and enjoy it. Browse All iPhone Articles Browse All Mac Articles Do I need one? Browse All Android Articles Browse All Smart Home Articles Customize the Taskbar in Windows Such a light custom ROM will not only improve the performance but also enhance the whole Android experience.
Running a custom ROM also gives you access to features beyond the ones manufacturers offer. For example, you can customize your device by adding shortcut gestures which can be accessed right from the home screen. Some Custom ROMs also let you overclock your device speeds, making it much faster and more powerful. Every custom ROM, comes with a unique look and there are plenty of options to choose from. You can opt for something that looks good, or something simple such as the stock UI.
You can also simply run a beefed up version of your existing OS, but do make sure that you choose the right ROMs. The bootloader decides whether to run the Android system or the recovery whenever the device is switched on. Hence, the custom recovery can only be run once the bootloader has been unlocked.
This is probably the trickier part of the process and hence must be done carefully. If all goes well, you would have successfully unlocked your bootloader. Recovery is a part of the Android system and can act as a mini operating system by itself - running backups and updates, deleting user and cache.
It also does major task — installing ROMs. For instance, it allows the system to run Custom ROMs amongst other features. We recommend using one of the two as most devices are compatible with them. Visit the respective website and download the version that is compatible with your device.
The next thing to be done is to back up your OS. This is a backup of your existing OS and allows you to go back to things the way they were, in case you run into trouble.
We highly recommend doing this. To do this, reboot into the custom recovery. Different devices have different ways to do this, however a combination of pressing the power button and a volume button after switching on the phone should work on most devices. Be advised, before you get to the custom recovery menu, that the only way to navigate on some phones will be with the help of the volume keys and power button.
In the custom recovery, you can use the touchscreen. If possible, name the backup for safekeeping and wait until the backup is complete. This may take a while. XDA Developers Forum is a good place to start. Topics: What is a custom ROM?
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