How to Install A Custom ROM On Any Android Device (2016)

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TESTED & WORKING AS OF 2016 Don't Forget to be the Cool Guy Who Gives Thumbs UP to Good Videos | SUBSCRIBE For More | SHARE this Video with your Friends |Feel FREE to Comments i will answer them personally How To Get PAID APPS For FREE Legally- https://goo.gl/0bfX5g How To Increase RAM On Your Android Phone (Upto 4 GB)-https://goo.gl/67OJ3v The Android Guy Needs Your Help (Support The Android Guy) - https://goo.gl/AksUCV FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION [F.A.Q's] A.What is a custom ROM? A custom ROM is basically a different operating system for your smartphone / tablet. Unlike the pre-installed firmware that is provided by the manufacturer, such as Samsung Touchwiz or HTC Sense, custom ROMs provide an almost pure Android experience much like that you’d find on Google’s Nexus devices. Custom ROMS are also enriched with many useful extra features and customization options that affect the behavior of the system. Thus, the user gets more control over their device than it would ever be possible with the standard software from the manufacturer. In addition, custom ROMs are also a good way to install a more recent version of Android on your device. B.What is recovery? The “recovery” is a piece of basic software that can be started before the actual boot process of the Android operating system by pressing a certain key combination. It contains reset options for the smartphone and also the option to clear the cache, provide a backup, restore, among a bunch of other useful features. With a custom recovery, you can also create or install new version of custom ROMs. c.What is a boot loader? A boot loader is a separate partition on the internal memory of the smartphone / tablet. The boot loader loads the actual Android operating system.Unlocking the bootloader is needed(If locked) to flash a custom recovery/rom. What is a Nandroid/Recovery backup? A Nandroid/Recovery backup is a complete image of your system. Should you do something, for example delete a necessary system file and softbrick your device, you can return it to the previous state by restoring a backup of your system using this. 1. How can I restore stock Android? To get back stock Android, simply flash a stock ROM suitable for your device,Or Restore the Backup that you have created from The Custom Recovery(As shown in the video).This way you’ll get an unrooted, stock Android version with restored warranty. 2. What happens to my settings, contacts and apps when I install a custom ROM? Do Create a backup,Both From the Recovery and manually by using backup apps from playstore(As shown in the video).Media/Data on your External SD Card will be safe.If your Google account is linked to your phone, contacts, emails and apps will automatically be downloaded after launching the custom ROM and logging in to your Google account. 3. How can I upgrade a custom ROM? Most custom ROMs offer a update function, some directly integrated to the OS, others using a specific app You can check for updates in Android settings--About Devices--Check For Updates 5. Do I need to go step-by-step to upgrade my Android device or can I directly go to the latest version available? You can usually simply flash the latest ROM and are good to go. 7. Can I update or change certain parts of Android without flashing a ROM? Yes,You Can on some android versions.Look into apps like Rom Toolbox lite(Root) 8. Do I have to downgrade my phone to flash ROM XYZ? No – as long as your bootloader is unlocked and you have a custom recovery installed. 9. Is there a custom ROM for my phone / tablet? I would recommend to head over to the Google search and search for one.Look in places like XDA developers forums If you’re using one of the popular devices there are usually many custom ROMs available 10.Will I Need to unlock bootloader ? Yes,if your device comes with a locked bootloader you will need to unlock the bootloader before flashing a recovery or rom(Only a few devices come with locked bootloaders).Usually the process to unlock the bootloader will come included with the process to flash a custom recovery.Google buddy will help you there 11.No Google Playstore(Google Apps) on my custom rom,what to do? Some custom roms dont come with playstore(Google app) pre installed to reduce the size and more over you will be updating those apps anyhow.You can either install the latest version ofGoogle Playservices.apk and Playstore.apk from the internet.Or Flash the latest Gapps.zip package after flashing the rom from the custom recovery,just like you flashed the custom rom(this time dont wipe the phone) 10.Do I NEED ROOT to Install A Custom ROM/Recovery No,Root is not required.How ever on some devices(very few) where you have the option to flash a custom recovery directly from the device itself may required root.Google search will help you get rooted Hope That Helps Goodluck TheAndroidGuy~Subscribe!!