one of the best things about Android compared to other ‘lesser’ operating systems is ability to flash custom ROMs. If there’s mething that you aren’t happy with about your device, or perhaps the manufacturer has decided not to release further updates for your beloved phone, the wonderful Android community probably has something to suit. Such is the popularity of Android nowadays that choosing the right custom ROM for your needs can be tricky… and often many interesting custom ROMs can slip under the radar. We are here to help! We’ve looked at some of the lesser known custom ROM options available for a number of different devices to help you discover new and interesting alternatives. There are a huge number of custom ROMs available out there made by individual developers, but the number available for a device is generally proportional to the popularity of that device. If you own a super-popular phone such as a Samsung Galaxy or a Nexus, you’ll be set, but if your device isn’t as well supported your choices may be more limited. Most devices have some degree of support however. There’s even the option of making your own custom ROM if you’re using an Honor 5X.
Bootloader unlock basics Unlocking your bootloader is easy… when you know how
Enable OEM unlocking
In the latest Android releases, permission to OEM unlock the device has to be granted from the booted device – a nice security addition. In the Developer menu, where you also find USB debugging, turn on the OEM Unlock option.
Request your unlock code
devices. Some third party alternatives are also available, such as the DC-Unlocker app, though these are not free.
Unlock Your Device...
Once you have your unlock code, you need to apply it to the device – you do this using Fastboot, which is part of the Android SDK. From a command line, do ‘fastboot oem unlock [code]’. Remember, this will wipe your device!
