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How to update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with CyanogenMod 12 ROM

Last Updated on March 27, 2020 by Amar Ilindra 22 Comments

This educational guide is to show how to update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with CyanogenMod 12 ROM. Recently we posted about how to install ics on Samsung Galaxy Y S5360. After 2 days of posting it one of my reader asked me to write same for Samsung Galaxy Ace. Samsung can’t release lollipop update for Galaxy ACE as it has low hardware configuration. I think it is bad news for all Galaxy Ace users, CyanogenMod 12 ROM helps to update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android lollipop and allows you to enjoy hidden features in your mobile.

 update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 4.0

 

Features of CyanogenMod 12 ROM

As you are going to install unofficial CyanogenMod 12 ROM on your device, it is mandatory to know about all its features CyanogenMod 12 ROM contain

  • Phone
  • Messages
  • GPS
  • GPRS
  • Edge
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sensors
  • Camera
  • Facebook
  • Ice cream Sandwich Keyboard and Games

Disclaimer: This tutorial is only for education purpose. Neither we nor developers are responsible for any damage to your mobile . This ROM may contain some bugs too.

Requirements to update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 5.0.2 lollipop

  1. Ensure you have already rooted you device. If your Samsung Galaxy Ace is not rooted yet, then root Samsung Galaxy Ace first and continue to further steps
  2. Install clockworkmod cwm recovery manager after rooting the device. These two steps are important and mandatory to update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 5.0.2 In case you continued without performing these two steps, your device may be bricked and will struck at Samsung logo screen
  3. Charge your battery at least up to 60% but i recommend you to charge up to 80%
  4. Backup all data in Phone memory like messages, contacts, apps, book marks etc
  5. Ensure you have enabled USB Debugging on the device. You can enable it at Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging

Also Read: How to Backup and Restore Entire data from Android mobiles 

How to update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

  1.  Download update package HERE and save it on desktop.
    Android Kitkat ROM -> Here (CM 9)
  2. Connect your device in mass storage using USB cable. Now copy the download zip file in to micro SD card
  3. Disconnect the mobile and switch it off. You should enter in to recovery mode by press and holding volume up button, Home button and Power button
  4.   Select Install zip from SDcard option on clockmode recovery screen. Then select the downloaded zip file from memory card
  5. Updating process will start now and it may take up to 5 mins. After completion of update, go back to recovery screen and select reboot device now.
  6. You phone will reboot couple of times and you can see Android 5.0.2 lollipop home screen on your Samsung Galaxy Ace

Congratulations to update samsung galaxy ace to android 5.0.2 and now check if phone is rooted or not 

Please fell free to comment for any query. Consider sharing this guide all over your Social media profiles

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Amar Ilindra is a gadget freak, tech enthusiast and full stack developer. He loves to try everything with technology and blog about his tech experience. Apart from writing, he spends most of this time developing useful web apps and mobile applications for Android and iOS.

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Comments

  1. Tanishq says

    April 22, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    Can u do it for ace plus too gt s7500

    Reply
  2. craig says

    March 31, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    hi all just tryed this on my ace and now when restarting i have a blue screen can anyone help me out please

    Reply
  3. emma says

    March 28, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    my phone did all settings good but now it seems to be stuck on start up page when it comes up samsung galax ace

    Reply
  4. dark knight says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    this phone is not mine and I cant do a thing about it please help me fast ??

    Reply
    • Amar Ilindra says

      March 12, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      you can get back to original OS. try below link

      https://www.geekdashboard.com/how-to-unbrickflash-samsung-galaxy-y-s5360/

      PS: Google got official OS for your mobile

      Reply
  5. dark knight says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    please can any body have a Solution for me please ???????????????????

    Reply
  6. dark knight says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    oh no????????????????????
    my phone is blocked on the main Samsung window what should I do ???????
    please help

    Reply
  7. dark knight says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    did any body try this ROM and have errors ???
    can I try it safely !!!!
    if I have errors can return to the original android version ????

    Reply
  8. Pratiush says

    January 16, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Missed to install “clockworkmod cwm recovery manager” and nowmy device struck at Samsung logo screen. What to do ???

    Reply
  9. raymond says

    December 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    SORRY!
    The application samsung home (process com.sec.android.app.twlauncher)has stopped unexpectedly please try again later ?

    Reply
  10. raymond says

    December 10, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    my cellphone is galaxy ace

    Reply
  11. raymond says

    December 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    when i complete the steps to upgrade my android then i rebooted it then that errors appears

    Reply
  12. raymond says

    December 10, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    it always error
    application samsung home processs com.android.app.twlauncher has stopped unexpectedly please try again later
    why ??

    Reply
  13. mehmet says

    October 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    error setup: tmp/sideload/oackage.zip state(0) ?

    Reply
    • Amar Ilindra says

      October 13, 2012 at 6:37 PM

      In which step you’re seeing this error ?

      Reply
  14. MNB Achari says

    August 31, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    CyanogenMod ROMS are better than many other cooked ROMS. Though they have a few bugs, they can be fixed. Well written tutorial, Amar! I would like to see one for my Glaxy note.

    Reply
    • Amar Ilindra says

      August 31, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      Sure, i will post it but i promised one of my reader to update his tablet. After publishing an article from him, i may write for your Galaxy note

      Reply
  15. Bharadwaj Giridhar says

    August 31, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    How do you get this info !

    Reply
    • Amar Ilindra says

      August 31, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      I’m active on many forums. I got this one from one of those forums

      Reply
  16. mohit rajwani says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    how to update Samsung galaxy tab 10.1..????

    Reply
    • Amar Ilindra says

      August 31, 2012 at 6:07 PM

      Bro, I’m working on it and i ill post it Asap

      Reply
      • raymond says

        December 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

        thanks :D

        Reply

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