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  • How to Flash a Custom ROM on Android

 #21109  by Neuropass
 06 Jan 2012, 18:34
Now days it seems that the most popular why to install new ROM's is by using a software called Rom manager by (Clock work Mod) also known as: CWM. The app is available on android market. Before installing it and flash custom ROM's you need to root your device.

While you’ll end up seeing a lot of benefits from custom ROMs, they all probably fall under 3 main areas:

Better Performance – You’ll be able to overclock Android or even see it built in with the ROM as well as see overall performance increases from various tweaks
Better Battery Life – One of the first things people do when rooting is remove stock apps. Don’t know how? Most developers have the apps already removed in their ROMs. Additionally, various system tweaks and improved kernels, as well as undervolting Android help to drastically improve Android battery life. Better Overall Experience – Try other versions of Android such as those found on other phones that have been ported to yours; stay up to date with updates and new features; try out different Android themes, etc.


Basic Steps

1.Choose the ROM that you want and download its .zip file
2.Transfer the zip file to your phone’s sd card. Do not put it into any folder.
3.Turn off your phone and reboot into recovery(CWM see above), usually by holding the volume down button and power button at the same time.
4.Do a backup (Always)
5 .Wipe the phone by clear cache/factory restore and wiping dalvik cache
6 .Select install zip file from SD and start flashing the zip you previously copied on your device internal storage.
7. Reboot phone and enjoy!

NOTE:
The first reboot usually takes a couple of minutes and it will seem as though you are in a bootloop. Don't panic. This is normal and it is due to the android OS that is generating a new devik cache files.