Androidbiits.com brings an amazing news for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F users. According to hennymcc, Android 5.0.2 Lollipop CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] Custom ROM is released for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F. In my previous post, I have posted the tutorial for updating S2 GT-I9100G to Lollipop 5.1 using OmniROM build 5.1. Now the amazing news is that SM-G800F users can test CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. Today, I will write the simple instructions for updating Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop via CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. This is really an amazing news for SM-G800F owners who are bored with old firmware and planning to test Lollipop on SM-G800F.
I am expecting that S5 Mini SM-G800F users will be able to install Android 5.0.2 via CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] easily without facing any issue after reading the steps written in Androidbiits.com. CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] requires rooted SM-G800F, so it is essential to root S5 Mini SM-G800F before installing CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. Another crucial thing is CWM recovery installation on SM-G800F before installing CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. Oh yes, You can do all these works after unlocking SM-G800F bootloader.
Androidbiits.com recommends that S5 Mini SM-G800F users must take a backup of their data including videos before installing Android 5.0.2 via CM12 Alpha [LRX22G], as there is a chance of data loss from their SM-G800F. If you are waiting for Lollipop, then you may try CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] on your SM-G800F. Oh yes, the important thing is that CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] will let you enjoy Lollipop on SM-G800F. CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] is available for ROM lovers who are waiting to test Lollipop on SM-G800F.
Below are the step-by-step tutorial using which you can install CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. Androidbiits.com will not take any responsibility if SM-G800F got damaged during the installation of CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. SM-G800F battery level must be more than 96% before following this tutorial.
How to Install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop CyanogenMod 12 Alpha [LRX22G] ROM on Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F [Tutorial]
1. It is the time to download CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] for SM-G800F.
2. Gapps must be downloaded for SM-G800F.
3. It is the proper time to activate USB debugging.
4. It is the time to attach phone with desktop.
5. It is the time to transfer CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] and Gapps to SM-G800F.
6. It is the time to switch off SM-G800F.
7. It is the time to remove the USB cable from SM-G800F.
8. It is very crucial to put your SM-G800F into Recovery Mode.
9. It is the time to click “wipe data/factory reset” on SM-G800F.
10. It is the time to click “wipe cache partition” on SM-G800F.
11. It is the time to click “install zip from SD card” for installing CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] on SM-G800F.
12. It is the time to choose CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] on SM-G800F.
13. It is the time to install CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] on SM-G800F.
14. It is the time to go to the main menu on S5 mini.
15. It is the time to click “reboot system now” on SM-G800F.
16. It is the time to wait until phone reboots.
After your S5 Mini SM-G800F is rebooted, you can test CM12 Alpha [LRX22G]. If you are facing difficulty while installing CM12 Alpha [LRX22G] on SM-G800F, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com.