Samsung Galaxy S3 users finally have a reason, to celebrate as a CyanogenMod based version of Android v5.0 Lollipop, is available on the flagship model from 2013. The custom ROM is designed by firmware CM12 Series Alpha variant and is the product of pandasa123, an XDA Forum Member.
The Custom ROM is 226 MB and is designed on Android Open Source Project or AOSP 5.0 Lollipop. The ROM is still in the Beta stages and is hence unstable. Minor issues are yet to be addressed, following which a tutorial will be released for the users. Here are some of the basic facts that must be kept in mind before installing the Custom ROM.
- Users need to install the CM12 Custom ROM based Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on their Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH I747 (D2att model only). Do not try and install this Custom ROM on any other devices, as it might result in permanent system malfunction.
- Ensure that the smartphone is rooted before you try to install the Custom ROM.
- Custom ROM installation techniques require you to remove your smartphone’s data. Users need to create a backup for all data, or risk losing it all.
- Ensure that your PC has the supported USB drivers installed, or else your device will not be recognized.
- Ensure that the smartphone has 80% charge left at the least and do not disturb the process once it starts, as creating a rift mid-way could result in permanent damage to the device.
- Installing a custom ROM voids your company warranty and no backups or support will be provided by the officials. Hence, make it a point to revert to factory ROM before heading to the service station.
Amateurs are advised to follow the guidelines as indicated or seek professional help. Sound knowledge of rooting is required to complete the installation successfully. Here is a step-by-step guideline to installing the Custom ROM.
- Connect your Samsung Galaxy S3 to the PC and download Cyanogen Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.
- Place the .zip to the SD Card, disconnect your device from the PC and switch it off.
- Press and hold the volume up button, home, and power button together to send your device to recovery mode.
- Once in recovery mode, wipe all data, select cache memory and wipe cache.
- Open ClockWorkMod Recovery, select ‘advanced’ and wipe Dalvik cache.
- Install .zip from the SD Card.
After the installation is completed successfully, reboot your device and enjoy uninterrupted service!
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