A new report has surfaced on Monday saying that OnePlus One users can now install Google's latest Android Marshmallow software via AOSP ROM, a new custom firmware. It was said that the custom firmware has been proven to be highly stable using the experimental build through a CyanogenMod 12.1 kernel, a report from iDigital Times said.
"The installation of this ROM requires any custom recovery tool like TWRP or CWM to be pre-installed on the phone. Interested users may go ahead and install the latest Android 6.0 AOSParadox Project 1.0 ROM on OnePlus One," International Business Times said.
Listed below are the download requirements and installation procedures for Android 6.0 AOSParadox ROM For OnePlus One, as reported by International Business Times.
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Pre-requisites
- The instructions given in this guide are meant for OnePlus One only. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
- Ensure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM.
- Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup. In Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup.
- Verify correct USB drivers for the phone are installed on the computer (download OnePlus One USB drivers).
- Enable USB Debugging mode via Settings > Developer Options (if running Android 5.0 or above) or Settings > Applications > Development (if running Android 2.3 or earlier).
- Ensure that the device is rooted with CWM recovery installed and its bootloader is unlocked.
Steps to install Android 6.0 AOSParadox ROM on OnePlus One
Step 1 - Download Android 6.0 AOSParadox ROM for OnePlus One on the computer.
Step 2 - Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on computer with USB cable.
Step 3 - Now, copy the downloaded AOSP ROM zip file to the root folder on the phone's SD card.
Step 4 - Power off the phone and disconnect its USB cable from the computer.
Step 5 - Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together.
Step 6 - Once the phone enters TWRP Recovery, perform a full data wipe task by clicking Wipe button. Then swipe on the Swipe to Factory Reset option at the bottom.
Step 7 - Then return to the main recovery menu and tap on the Install button. Choose the zip file that you copied earlier in your phone's SD card from the list.
Step 8 - Confirm the installation on the next screen by swiping on the 'Swipe to Confirm Flash' option and the firmware installation should begin.
Step 9 - Once the ROM installation completes, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik button to prevent boot loop issues. Finally, tap on Reboot System button in the Recovery menu."
"The phone will now reboot. First boot takes approximately five minutes, so be patient. If all goes well, the OnePlus One is now running Android 6.0 Marshmallow via AOSP custom ROM. Verify the software by going to Settings > About Phone," iDigital Times said.
