Update Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop via Resurrection Remix ROM

Galaxy S4 LTE (I9505) users can now enjoy the newest Lollipop update, as the industrious custom Android developers have unleashed the Resurrection Remix Android 5.0.2 ROM for Samsung's former flagship phone.

The Resurrection Remix ROM brings all the features of CyanogenMod 12 ROM including enhanced battery-life as well as the latest features from the stock Lollipop ROM, in a highly-stable release.

Here is a list of some amazing features and mods ported into this ROM:

• Dark Material Theme
• Quick-Smart Pulldown
• Buttons
• Battery mods
• Heads up
• Lockscreen Shortcuts
• ClockColor options
• Statusbar clock customization + second + fonts
• Network traffic monitor
• Toast animations
• Add changelog
• Listview animations
• Navigation bar dimensions
• Add Weather display to status bar header
• Quick unlock
• Overall Speed up system
• Amazing Battery Life
• Brand new music and audio fx app from cyanogen
• Included all CM 12 features

Interested users can install the latest Lollipop-based CM12 ROM on their Galaxy S4 I9300 by following the step-by-step guide provided below.

IBTimes UK reminds readers that it will not be held liable for any damage to device during or after the ROM installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Pre-requisites

• The instructions given in this guide are meant for the international variant of Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) only. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone
• Ensure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM
• Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup. In Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup
• Verify correct USB drivers for the phone are installed on the computer (download Galaxy S4 USB drivers)
• Enable USB Debugging mode via Settings > Developer Options (if running Android 4.0 or above) or Settings > Applications > Development (if running Android 2.3 or earlier)
• Ensure that the device is rooted with CWM recovery installed and its bootloader is unlocked

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CM12 based Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix ROM

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Steps to Install CyanogenMod 12 based Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix ROM on Galaxy S4 I9505

Step 1 - Download CyanogenMod 12 Android 5.0 custom ROM for Galaxy S4 on the computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on computer with the USB cable.

Step 3 - Copy the downloaded Resurrection Remix ROM zip file to the root folder on the phone's SD card.

Step 4 - Power off the phone and disconnect its USB cable from computer.

Step 5 - Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing Volume up, Home and Power buttons on your phone.

Step 6 - Once the phone enters into CWM Recovery, perform a full data wipe task by clicking Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Use the Volume keys to navigate between options and the Power button to select an option in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 - Then, perform Wipe Cache Partition and wait until the process completes.

Step 8 - Perform Wipe Dalvik Cache as well. To do this, go to the 'advanced' option and then click Wipe Dalvik Cache. This will help in preventing boot loop issues or any boot ROM related errors during firmware installation.

Step 9 - Return to the main recovery menu and choose Install Zip from SD card.

Step 10 - Click Choose Zip fromSD card. Use volume keys to navigate to the Resurrection Remix ROM zip file that you copied earlier to your phone's SD card and choose it by tapping the Power button. Confirm the ROM installation on the next screen and the installation process will begin.

Note: Repeat Step 9 and Step 10 to install Google Apps (Gapps) as well.

Step 11 - Once both the Gapps and ROM are installed, go to "+++++Go Back+++++" and select Reboot System Now in the Recovery menu.

The phone will now reboot and the first boot may take about five minutes to complete. So, please be patient.

Your Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 is now running the latest Android 5.0.2 Lollipop via CM12 based Resurrection Remix custom ROM. Go to Settings > About phone to verify the firmware version installed.

[Source: XDA]