Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update Guide: Custom Release for Samsung Galaxy S4

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Samsung Galaxy S4 users remain well-wishing to have soon the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update but big thanks to XDA Developer for providing a custom ROM that the latest operating system firmware enhancement has been made available.

Seasoned member of the XDA Developer Forum named Halcyon is now announcing a new custom release for Galaxy S4 as he initially provided interesting details that users should be excited for. Galaxy S4 users can now get an Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update through the custom release.

According to reports, one enhancement that stood out on the changelog is that it "supports dynamic zip-aligning with each boot" which is more adjusted in its CPU and RAM use. With this at hand, users can experience a firm system performance and a better battery use.

The Android 5.1.1 custom release brings in a reboot menu that has 5 options. However, it may not be suitable to all users for some indefinite reasons.

The custom ROM's user interface makes the device quicker to respond. With reported RAM leak issue of Android 5.0, this custom ROM solves this major problem that official Android updates have not pulled off so far.

Halcyon warns Galaxy S4 users who want the custom release to check first which features have been excluded and which ones were retained by the version. Knox, for example, has been removed from the update while community-made binaries have been added for optimization purposes.

The changelog also makes mention of several overall system performance enhancements and changes. So far, the new custom ROM for Galaxy S4 has been lauded in the forum which means users who have update their phones sit well with the update. With Android though users are freer to customize how their system works.

As a standard operating procedure, users shall count the cost first before venturing in the custom ROM due to some risks. Users must back up all their data to prevent accidental loss it. The update shall remove all stored information and data including pictures and music unless they are saved in an external storage device.

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Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S4 News, Samsung Galaxy S4 Updates

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