Depending on the firmware type, the installation process may require a PC. Odin, for example, requires Windows, so keep that in mind while trying to update the firmware on any Samsung phone. Moreover, make sure you have the latest Samsung Android driver package installed. Samsung maintains many region-specific and carrier-specific update channels. As a result, you have to determine the exact consumer software customization code, AKA the CSC value of your device, before downloading the Odin firmware. Keep in mind changing the CSC of an existing device or cross-flashing a different firmware is possible, but explaining such modifications is out of the scope of this tutorial.
- According to the OP, almost everything works (which also means some things may not work).
- In terms of rock-solid stability, LineageOS would take the crown for the most stable custom ROM.
- This will replace the system that is corrupted with fresh Samsung A12 firmware flash file stock ROM.
Also, the ROM is always stable that makes very fewer chances that you encounter any bug in daily use. Here comes the sad part, this ROM is only available for Nexus devices. But if you are ok Stock Firmware to dig into XDA forums you might find a build for the devices you use. The builds are based on Marshmallow with tons of features that won’t lag the overall performance. Also, MIUI phones do not get an android version update as they arrive. Well, that is better where Samsung and other big brands don’t even push updates at all. By so far few brands like OnePlus doing very well here, their ROM is called the OxigenOS which is much similar to Lineage OS, and it gives you the latest and stock experience.
This affordable smartphone was launched in early 2020 with Android 10 on board. And it seems like the Android 12 update might be its last major software update. Android 12 in the Galaxy A11 has One UI Core 4.1 on top. This means that the phone will get the Color Palette feature, improved user interface elements and the way the user chooses them. We’ll also send a link to a torent file of the app for flashing the Samsung Galaxy A11 firmware and the supplementary instructions.
Right from themes to animation and lock screen interface. I would say if you want to try something different, do give it a shot. In my experience with this ROM, the battery life was just the same as the stock ROM, but I was able to customize a few things here and there.