Androidbiits.com brings a glorious news for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 users. According to Lrs121, Android 5.1 Lollipop unofficial CyanogenMod 12.1 [D2SPR] ROM is released for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710. Previously, I have posted the step-by-step instructions for updating T-Mobile HTC One S Z250e to Lollipop 5.1 using CM12.1 [ville]. Now the glorious news is that SPH-L710 users can test CyanogenMod 12.1 [D2SPR]. Today, I will post the simple instructions for updating Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 to Android 5.1 Lollipop via CM12.1 [D2SPR]. This is really a glorious news for SPH-L710 owners who are bored with KitKat and waiting to test Lollipop on SPH-L710.
I am expecting that Sprint S3 SPH-L710 users will be able to install Android 5.1 via CM12.1 [D2SPR] effortlessly without facing issue after reading the steps written in Androidbiits.com. CM12.1 [D2SPR] requires rooted SPH-L710, so it is important to root SPH-L710 before installing CM12.1 [D2SPR]. Another crucial thing is CWM recovery installation on SPH-L710 before installing CM12.1 [D2SPR]. Well, You can perform all these works after unlocking SPH-L710 bootloader.
Androidbiits.com recommends that Sprint S3 SPH-L710 users must take a backup of their data including videos before installing Android 5.1 via CM12.1 [D2SPR], as there is a chance of data loss from their SPH-L710. If you are waiting for Lollipop 5.1, then you must try CM12.1 [D2SPR] on your SPH-L710. Oh yes, the important thing is that CM12.1 [D2SPR] will allow you to enjoy Lollipop 5.1 on SPH-L710. CM12.1 [D2SPR] is available for ROM lovers who love to test new ROM on their SPH-L710.
Below are the step-by-step tutorial using which you can install CM12.1 [D2SPR] on SPH-L710. Androidbiits will not take any responsibility if SPH-L710 got corrupted during this process. SPH-L710 battery level must be more than 94% before following this tutorial.
How to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 [D2SPR] Custom ROM on Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 [Tutorial]
1. It is the time to download CM12.1 [D2SPR] for your phone.
2. It is the time to download Gapps for phone.
3. It is the proper time to activate USB debugging.
4. It is the proper time to attach phone with desktop.
5. It is the time to send CM12.1 [D2SPR] to SPH-L710.
6. It is the time to switch off SPH-L710.
7. It is the proper time to unplug the USB cable from SPH-L710.
8. It is very crucial to put phone into Recovery Mode.
9. It is the time to click “wipe data/factory reset” on SPH-L710.
10. It is the time to click “wipe cache partition” on SPH-L710.
11. It is the time to click “install zip from SD card” for installing CM12.1 [D2SPR] on SPH-L710.
12. It is the time to select CM12.1 [D2SPR] on SPH-L710.
13. It is the time to install CM12.1 [D2SPR] on SPH-L710.
14. It is the time to go to the main menu on phone.
15. It is the time to tap “reboot system now” on SPH-L710.
16. It is the time to wait until phone reboots.
After your Sprint S3 SPH-L710 is rebooted, you can test CM12.1 [D2SPR] on SPH-L710. If you are experiencing difficulty while installing CM12.1 [D2SPR] on SPH-L710, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com.