The HTC Explorer Android Lollipop 5.0 Via CyanogenMod 12 Custom ROM is in its Alpha stage, which means that this ROM will contain lot of bugs and performance issues, so don’t except it to be a clean ROM. In further updates, if there is any, one can except the developers to release the stable version. The must-know thing about this ROM, is that you’ll need a Custom Recovery that is compatible with Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM and also the very first boot might take up-to half an hour, so better play a game or get yourself a cup of coffee or Tea before even start to see the Preparations. Both the Firmware link and Recovery link will be provided to get ready to rock and roll. However, you can install this ROM on your HTC Explorer by following our tutorial below. This is not an official release from HTC but a Custom ROM, you need to install a Custom Recovery on your device to install this and also your device must be rooted. Let’s go through the ROM features and early preparations and then flash this ROM.
÷ Early Preparations:
1. This is only for HTC Explorer!
This custom ROM is only for the device mentioned above. Make sure that your model number matches the one listed above. To do so, go to Settings > About Device on your device and see your model number. Flashing this ROM on any other device will result in bricking it so make sure that you meet this requirement first of all.
2. Battery should be charged at least over 60%
Make sure that your battery is charged enough to complete the flashing process. In case your battery is low and your device goes dead during the flashing process, you may end up soft bricking your device as it won’t complete the flashing process.
3. Rooted HTC explorer device is required.
4. Backup everything!
Just to be on the safe side, you may consider backing up each and everything from your Android device. This is highly recommended so that in case anything goes wrong, you still have the access to all of your data and you can restore it immediately. You may backup everything as listed below.
Backup SMS Messages
Backup Call Logs
Backup Contacts
Backup Media – Copy your files manually to your PC or Laptop.
Titanium Backup – If already rooted, use Titanium Backup to backup all of your apps, system data and other important content.
Backup Nandroid - If CWM or TWRP installed previously, otherwise skip this step and perform this at the end of flashing.
*Disclaimer:
We provide various Firmware Updates and Rooting process along with Custom ROM,Modes,file are all belong to their owners/developers. The autor of this site or the developers are not responsible, if you damage or brick your device.Do it on your own risk and follow the instruction properly.
1. This is only for HTC Explorer!
This custom ROM is only for the device mentioned above. Make sure that your model number matches the one listed above. To do so, go to Settings > About Device on your device and see your model number. Flashing this ROM on any other device will result in bricking it so make sure that you meet this requirement first of all.
2. Battery should be charged at least over 60%
Make sure that your battery is charged enough to complete the flashing process. In case your battery is low and your device goes dead during the flashing process, you may end up soft bricking your device as it won’t complete the flashing process.
3. Rooted HTC explorer device is required.
4. Backup everything!
Just to be on the safe side, you may consider backing up each and everything from your Android device. This is highly recommended so that in case anything goes wrong, you still have the access to all of your data and you can restore it immediately. You may backup everything as listed below.
Backup SMS Messages
Backup Call Logs
Backup Contacts
Backup Media – Copy your files manually to your PC or Laptop.
Titanium Backup – If already rooted, use Titanium Backup to backup all of your apps, system data and other important content.
Backup Nandroid - If CWM or TWRP installed previously, otherwise skip this step and perform this at the end of flashing.
*Disclaimer:
We provide various Firmware Updates and Rooting process along with Custom ROM,Modes,file are all belong to their owners/developers. The autor of this site or the developers are not responsible, if you damage or brick your device.Do it on your own risk and follow the instruction properly.
How To Install CM12 Android 5.0 lollipop ROM on HTC Explorer:
•Download Recovery
•Download CM12 Rom
•ADB Tools:
÷ How To Flash the Recovery:
1- Download the Recovery Image
2-Rename it to recovery.img and paste it in the Fastboot folder, created in ADB guide
3-Turn Off your Device
4-Now go to Bootloader/Fastboot mode, Press and hold Power + Volume Down Buttons till you see some text on-screen
5-Now Open Command prompt in Fastboot Folder. How? Hold Shift Key and Right Click anywhere in the Fastboot folder.
6-Connect your Device with PC.
7-Now Type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img to flash the this Recovery on your device
8-Type fastboot reboot, to reboot your device
9-After a proper reboot, your device will be running this Recovery.
÷ How To Install CyanogenMod 12:
1- Connect your device with PC.
2-Copy and Paste the Above zip files to the root of your sdcard.
3-Open Recovery mode. How?
4-Connect your device with PC
5-Open Command Prompt in Fastboot folder.
6-Now Type: adb reboot bootloader
7-Choose Recovery from Bootloader
Into the Recovery:
8-Back-up your ROM using the Recovery.
9-To Perform a Back-up, Navigate to Back-up and Restore on Next screen, Choose Back-up again.
10-Go back to Main Screen after the Back-up is complete.
11-Then Navigate to ‘advance’ and choose ‘Devlik Wipe Cache’, so you won’t get in any bootloop.
12-Navigate to ‘Install zip from sd card’ another windows will open in front of you.
13-Finally Select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”
Select ‘choose zip from sd card’ from the Options.
14-Select the CM12.zip file and confirm the installation on next screen.
15-Once the Installation is Over, Select +++++Go Back+++++
16- Select Reboot Now to Reboot the System.
The first boot might take up-to half an hour, so better play a game or get yourself a cup of coffee or Tea.
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•Download Recovery
•Download CM12 Rom
•ADB Tools:
÷ How To Flash the Recovery:
1- Download the Recovery Image
2-Rename it to recovery.img and paste it in the Fastboot folder, created in ADB guide
3-Turn Off your Device
4-Now go to Bootloader/Fastboot mode, Press and hold Power + Volume Down Buttons till you see some text on-screen
5-Now Open Command prompt in Fastboot Folder. How? Hold Shift Key and Right Click anywhere in the Fastboot folder.
6-Connect your Device with PC.
7-Now Type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img to flash the this Recovery on your device
8-Type fastboot reboot, to reboot your device
9-After a proper reboot, your device will be running this Recovery.
÷ How To Install CyanogenMod 12:
1- Connect your device with PC.
2-Copy and Paste the Above zip files to the root of your sdcard.
3-Open Recovery mode. How?
4-Connect your device with PC
5-Open Command Prompt in Fastboot folder.
6-Now Type: adb reboot bootloader
7-Choose Recovery from Bootloader
Into the Recovery:
8-Back-up your ROM using the Recovery.
9-To Perform a Back-up, Navigate to Back-up and Restore on Next screen, Choose Back-up again.
10-Go back to Main Screen after the Back-up is complete.
11-Then Navigate to ‘advance’ and choose ‘Devlik Wipe Cache’, so you won’t get in any bootloop.
12-Navigate to ‘Install zip from sd card’ another windows will open in front of you.
13-Finally Select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”
Select ‘choose zip from sd card’ from the Options.
14-Select the CM12.zip file and confirm the installation on next screen.
15-Once the Installation is Over, Select +++++Go Back+++++
16- Select Reboot Now to Reboot the System.
The first boot might take up-to half an hour, so better play a game or get yourself a cup of coffee or Tea.
PLZ Use The Comment Section And Don’t Forget To Share This post With Your Friends & your Social World
Best regards …©