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How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on S Duos 2 GT S7582

Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 comes with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box and Samsung has already announced that they will not update devices with 1.5Gb RAM . 


Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 can be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop by Installing A Custom Rom , which look similar to Samsung Lollipop ( Touchwiz ) user interface . 

Thanks to almamun512 ( Xda developer ) for making such awesome custom rom for S duos 2 . 


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How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on S Duos 2 GT S7582 -

Step 1. Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Rom from below .


Step 2. Place it in your Phone's Sdcard .

Step 3. Boot to recovery mode custom recovery .

Step 4. Wipe data .

Step 5. Select Install zip from Sdcard and choose the Rom you downloaded following Step 1. 

Step 6. Reboot .

Downloads -

Android 5.0 Lollipop rom - Download Here



Update Samsung Express GT-I8730 to Android 5.1 Lollipop

Android 5.1 Lollipop comes with Material Design and new user interface , Since Samsung officially doesn't updated Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 .



But still you can Update Samsung Express GT-I8730 to Android 5.1 Lollipop by Installing Cm12.1 Custom rom . Thanks to developer kotzir for making Cm12.1 Android 5.1 Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 .

Also Read - [Android 6.0 Marshmallow] Cyanogenmod 13 for Samsung Galaxy Express

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Update Samsung Express GT-I8730 to Android 5.1 Lollipop


Cm12.1 Android 5.1 Lollipop for Samsung Express has no bugs except NFC not working . To Install Android 5.1 Lollipop on Samsung Express GT-I8730 , follow the below guide -

How to Install Cm12.1 ( Android 5.1 Lollipop ) on Samsung Express GT-I8730 -

Note - 

  • This guide is only for Samsung Express GT-I8730 only .
  • We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone .




Step 1. Download The Android 5.1 Lollipop Cm12.1 from below .

Step 2. Go to Recovery mode and Wipe data and Wipe cache .

Step 3. Select Install Zip from Sdcard and select Cm12.1 zip .

Step 4. Again Install Zip from Sdcard and Select Gapps ,

Step 5. Reboot your device .

Downloads - 

Cm12.1 GT-I8730 - Download Here



[Download] Official Lollipop for Moto G XT1032 Retail US

Yeah ! Finally Moto G 1st Generation users can now taste Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on their devices . Thanks to tony_evl for capturing Official OTA update . 



Now users of Moto G XT1032 Retail US  can update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop manually . You must be on Stock Android 4.4.4 to update your device . 


Credits - gadgetunlocker.com


Follow these Instructions below to Update Moto G 1st XT1032 Retail US to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop -

Note - This update is for XT1032 Retail US only , Don't try it on any other variant .

Step 1. Download the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OTA update file from below .

Step 2. Save it in your Root of Sd card ( Just in Sd card , not in any folder ) .

Step 3. Boot to Stock Recovery mode ( By pressing Power + Volume Down for 3-4 Sec . Then pressing Volume down to go to recovery and after it press volume up to choose recovery ) .

Step 4. Select Apply update from Sd card and select the file you downloaded in Step 1.



Downloads -

5.0.2 XT1032 Retail US - Download Here


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Motorola Droid Turbo will receive Lollipop update in June

Motorola has not updated their most sold device ( Motorola Droid Turbo ) to Android 5.0 Lollipop , But soon it will get updated to Android 5.1 .



Motorola Droid Turbo will be soon receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop directly in Mid-June . According to Verizon test engineer , Lollipop update is in testing phase for Droid Turbo and will be available in mid-june via OTA update .




Although the Engineer got in trouble after reveling the Update schedule , But its ok as Finally Droid Turbo users are assure that the update is coming . 



The New Android 5.1 Lollipop update will bring Material Design and many new features in Motorola Droid Turbo . 



Source 

[Lollipop - Themed] Cosmic v2 for Samsung Galaxy Core duos

So , Finally most awaited Custom Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core is out , Yes Its Cosmic Rom v2 ( Lollipop themed ) from great XDA developer ( Abhi922 ) . 

Its based on Android 4.1.2 jelly bean , but its themed to great extent to provide Android 5.1 Lollipop look on Samsung Galaxy Core . It is themed darkly to save battery .


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Installation -




Step 1. Download the Cosmic Roms from Below ( You must be having Cosmic Rom V1 Installed to flash v2 ) .

Step 2. Save it to your sd card

Step 3. Boot to cwm/twrp mode 

Step 4. Wipe data / cache .

Step 5. Install zip from sd card .

Step 6. Select Cosmic Rom V1 , then select Cosmic V2 , Flash it and Reboot !

Downloads-


Cosmic Rom V1 - Download Here

Cosmic Rom V2 - Download Here

Android 5.1 (Cm12.1) for S advance I9070

Update - New Build with Many new Fixes - Android 5.1 Cm12.1 for S advance I9070

So finally Android 5.1.1 is ready Samsung Galaxy S advance I9070 . Xda developer PolishVodka has done this job amazingly ! . It was almost Impossible to Boot Cm12 Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S advance and he did it with almost minor bugs .



Some of the minor bugs include -


  • Sensors does't work
  • Some camera issue
  • Vibration issue and little more ...


Here are some Screenshots of Android 5.1 for Samsung Galaxy S advance I9070 -



Note - We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone ! Try on your own risk , And follow the steps properly ! 

How to Install Android 5.1 On Samsung Galaxy S advance I9070 - 

Any wrong step may give bootloop , Follow this steps carefully !

Step 1- Your devices must be rooted and has installed CoCore-E-Refresh r22. ( Every thing on Xda ) .

Step 2-Turn off the Galaxy S Advance and restart in Recovery Mode (Home + Power + Volume Up until the logo appears or the third vibration and release).

Step 3-Perform a factory reset by selecting and confirming the option "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" then "Wipe Cache". Some users prefer to ''Format System'' / ''Wipe Dalvik Cache'' at this point too.

Step 4-Then select "install zip from sd card" and locate the CM 12 zip you downloaded before.

Step 5-Click "Yes" to confirm.

Step 6-Return to the main Recovery Menu and select "Reboot System Now".

Steps credits - edirneli82 ( XDA member ) 



Downloads -

Cm12.1  - Download Here

Source - XDA ( A great thanks to PolishVodka )

Samsung Devices with 1.5 Gb Ram will not be getting Lollipop

Last year Google launched its New Android version ( Android 5.0 ) Lollipop . Which is very smooth and colorful . But Always Samsung Makes its new change in the interface of Android versions . This Time also Samsung made a Touchwiz version of Android 5.0 Lollipop .



According to Samsung Devices with even 1.5 Ram will not get Android 5.0 Lollipop . When a S4 mini user asked About lollipop , that was the response -



Previously also Same thing happened that Samsung Gave no Kitkat to Devices with 1 Gb Ram and After some time they launched many devices with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat with 768 RAM even .




But don't be upset as Cyanogenmod is the best for the devices which don't get official updates ! 

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Android 5.1 Update started rolling for Moto X (1st Gen)

Motorola has finally begun rolling Android 5.1 Lollipop updated for Motorola Moto X 1st generation .  Android 5.1 comes with many bug fixes and many new changes .



Moto X users can get OTA update at any time . For now only Brazil users can update their Moto X to Android 5.1 but soon it will be available for many regions .




Some of the changes which is coming with Motorola Moto X android 5.1 update are listed below -


  • Material Design
  • Improved lockscreen and homescreen notifications with support for priority notifications
  • New Overview mode for multitasking with card view
  • New Moto Assist features, including Moto smart screen, Moto Voice, and Moto Shares
  • Moto Screen feature that shows notifications on lockscreen without waking entire display and uses the low-power processor
  • Smart Lock (Trusted Devices) that keeps the phone unlocked when paired with a smartwatch or in a particular area.


Official Cm12.1 available for Moto G 2nd Generation

Cyanogenmod has finally started building Official Android 5.1 based Cm12.1 for several devices . Recently only Cyanogenmod has taken votes for devices which will get Cm12.1 and Moto G 2nd Generation got the highest votes .





Cyanogenmod 12.1 is based on Android 5.1 lollipop , which comes with many bug fixes and many new changes .

You can download latest nightly from - Cyanogen's website

Lollipop coming to Micromax YU Yureka users in few days

After so many days , Finally YU Yureka is going to release Official Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Micromax Yureka users . 




Micromax YU Yureka comes with a 5.5 inch display and is powered by 64-bit 1.5 GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor . It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with a capability of 32GB micro sdcard . Yureka comes with Cm11 , Android 4.4.4 kitkat out of the box .




Today only , Yureka's Team member announced -

Hey Guys,

Wanna thank all the beta testers and everyone involved, we are now in the final phase of Lollipop release. The software has been submitted to Google for approval today, and if all goes well the rollout should happen soon.

Here is a little peek into what is going on under the hood. At YU, quality is a key focus and our partner, Cyanogen is equally committed to provide a robust software. We both work hard to ensure that the awesome new features are stable enough to provide the best user experience. However, with Lollipop it became a little more stringent and longer. Every set of errors took us back a few steps costing us few more days for the rollout.

Now in the final stage, we cannot wait ourselves to ship it fast. We will keep you posted on the update.

Fingers crossed!!


So , all Yureka users can assume , that Yureka is going to updated to 5.0 Lollipop ( cm12 ) withing this or next week  !


Cm12s Lollipop Update Delayed for YU Yureka

Micromax + Cyanogen's Smartphone YU Yureka to get Official update , in these days only . Yureka users are confirmed to get Android 5.0 Lollipop update officially of cm12s .


But the update seems to be delayed again , YU On Twitter has announced that it will take few more days to roll the official Cm12s update for Micromax Yureka users .


Yureka users have to wait few more days , to get the official Lollipop update . The update is on its way and will roll soon . 

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Micromax Rolling Lollipop FOTA Update for Unite 2

After releasing Android 5.0 lollipop for Google Micromax Android one , Finally micromax has released Android 5.0 Lollipop for Unite 2 which was a popular model of Micromax and was a low ranged Smartphone .


Lollipop Unite 2 Micromax

Few minutes ago only Micromax Updated its facebook page , that states clearly that Micromax is rolling Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Micromax Unite 2 officially Over the air .

Watch Micromax Unite 2 on Lollipop -



If you want to Install Lollipopo update , follow the steps -

1. Reboot your Micromax Unite 2 

2. Go to Settings > About device > Software updates 

3. Check for update and follow the Instructions .

If you are not getting Over the air , or You are on Any custom firmware , Just get it done manually . Follow This Guide to do so .

Best Android 5.1 rom for Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation : Ressurrection Remix

Recently Google launched Android 5.1 and Cyanogen also launched Cm12.1 ( which is based on Android 5.1 lollipop ) . Cm12.1 is available for Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation - Get it here .

I have tested all Android 5.1 based rom for Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation and found RESURRECTION REMIX the best rom so far . Many thanks to varund7726 for making such an great rom .


Here are some screenshots of Ressurrection Remix rom , which is based on Android 5.1 Cm12.1 - 




Although it is based on Cm12.1 , but it has many many additional features with tons of performance tweaks . 

You can Install it directly by following normal Installation method , Given Below -


Prerequisites -

You must have Unlocked boot loader and Must be Rooted .

You must have TWRP recovery Installed .


Step 1. Download Android 5.1 
Ressurrection Remix rom from Below .

Step 2. Boot To TWRP recovery mode by Pressing Volume Down + Power button > After that press Volume Down > Volume Up .

Step 3. Wipe your Data and Cache




Step 4. Install Ressurrection Remix from Sdcard

Step 5. Reboot your Phone .


Downloads -

Download - here


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Official Lollipop update coming to YU Yureka this week

Micromax + Cyanogen's Smartphone YU Yureka to get Official update , in these days only . Yureka users are confirmed to get Android 5.0 Lollipop update officially . 




According to YU support team , the roll out will begin in First Week of April . Yureka will get Cm12s update this week . 

To get the update , Yureka users must be on Stock Cm11 firmware . 
Source - GsmArena

How to Install Android 5.1 Update on Moto G XT1032

Motorola has finally begun to roll Android 5.1 Lollipop to Moto G 1st Generation ( Google Play edition ) . 

Android 5.1 comes with tons of features and major bug fixes . Motorola has also rolling Android 5.1 for many Motorola devices .
Today only Moto G XT1032 got Official Update .





Also Read - How To Install Android 5.1 On Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation

If you are a Moto G XT1032 Google Play edition owner and want to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop officially , then follow the below steps .




How to Install Android 5.1 Update on Moto G XT1032 -




Step 1. You should be on Unlocked Bootloader and Stock Official firmware to receive the update .

Step 2. Reboot your Moto G XT1032 .

Step 3. Go to Settings > About device and Software update .

Step 4. Now follow the steps and Install Android 5.1 OTA update .

If you haven't received the OTA ( As it will roll out in phases ) , and are willing to install now , Then you can just manually update is Using these Update Zip provided by - Android Police



Android 5.1 Lollipop for Moto G Google Play Edition Available officially

Motorola has begun roll out for Android 5.1 , which comes with major bug fixes and many new features as compared to Android 5.0.2 . 


Android 5.1 Moto G Google Play


If your are owner of Motorola Moto G ( 1st Generation ) Google Play edition then you can Install Android 5.1 update officially , By just checking software updates on your Moto G Google play .


Android 5.1 Moto G Google Play
Moto G 5.1 Lollipop - Via


Motorola Moto G ( 1st Generation ) Google Play edition users can also install the update manually , by just Installing the OTA update captured zip .


The build number seems to be LMY47M and the update is of 171 MB only . To Install the Update manually follow - TechDroider's Post .

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How to Install Android 5.1 on Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation

Recently Google launched Android 5.1 along with Android one in Indonesia . Android 5.1 has major bug fixes and few changes as compared to android 5.0.2 .


Few days back only Cyanogenmod released Sources for Android 5.1 i.e Cm12.1 . Cm12.1 is based on Android 5.1 and is available for many devices Including Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation .

Here are some ScreenShots of Android 5.1 Lollipop on Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation -


Android 5.1 Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation

Android 5.1 Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation

Android 5.1 Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation

[Review] Android 5.1 on Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation -





Installation Video -




How to Install Android 5.1 on Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation -

Prerequisites -

You must have Unlocked boot loader and Must be Rooted .

You must have TWRP recovery Installed .


Step 1. Download Android 5.1 Cm12.1
 rom from Below .

Step 2. Boot To TWRP recovery mode by Pressing Volume Down + Power button > After that press Volume Down > Volume Up .

Step 3. Wipe your Data and Cache




Step 4. Install Android 5.1 from Sdcard

Step 5. Reboot your Phone .


Downloads -

Download - here


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[AOSP] Android 5.1 Lolipop Available for Moto G 2nd Generation

As , Google has already released Android 5.1 for Nexus devices , Also Google has released Android 5.1 Sources . So , Motorola Moto G developers have finally made Android 5.1 [AOSP - Android Open Source Project ] Custom rom for Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation



Its not the official Update , but developers can Install it and experience Android 5.1 Lollipop .






AOSP is like pure Stock Android , Users can Download and Install Android 5.1 on their Motorola Moto G2 now by Going to this XDA thread .

Update Micromax YU Yureka to Android 5.0 Lollipop ( Cm12 )

Micromax YU yureka , a very popular Smartphone in India , comes with Android 4.4.4 Cm11 . Now its time to update your Yureka to Some sweetest Android update , That is lollipop .




Also read - 

How to Unlock Bootloader of Micromax YU Yureka

How to root Micromax YU Yureka

How To Install TWRP On Micromax YU Yureka

How To Install CWM On Micromax YU Yureka


Micromax YU Yureka comes with a 5.5 inch display and is powered by 64-bit 1.5 GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor . It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with a capability of 32GB micro sdcard .

To Update Your Micromax YU Yureka to Lollipop , Use This Guide below -

Step 1. Download Android 5.0.2 Lollipop from below .

Step 2. Switch of your Micromax Yureka and boot it on Recovery Mode , by pressing Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Button .

Step 3. In TWRP / CWM mode , Clear data , Clear cache and Clear dalvik Cache .

Step 4. Select Install zip from Sdcard and Select the Cm12 ( Android 5.0.2 lollipop ) , you downloaded on Step 1 .

Step 5. Now reboot your device .

Enjoy Lollipop on Yu Yureka !

Downloads - 

Android 5.0.2 lollipop Cm12 - Download Here

Moto E ( 2nd Gen ) Spotted running on Android 5.1 Lollipop

Recently Motorola Launched Android 5.1 Update for Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation and seems that Motorola is all ready to launch it for other Motorola devices . 



Previously Moto G , Moto G 2nd Gen has been spotted running on Android 5.1 and now Motorola Moto E 2nd Generation is spotted running on Android 5.1 Lollipop .

Moto E ( 2nd Gen ) Android 5.1 Lollipop


The picture was given by our follower , who's friend works at Motorola . According to him Motorola is all set to launch 5.1 for more devices .

Seems Motorola is working hard to give updates to their Devices .