If you use a custom ROM, it’s important to keep it up to date.

Here’s how to update a custom ROM so you will never miss any new features and improvements.

Likewise, check that you have the correct recovery installed on your phone.

An updated Android phone

you’re free to flash that ROM if your phone fails to boot after flashing the update.

Once you’ve done all this, it’s time to update the ROM.

This is the easiest method, but it’s only available on a few select ROMs.

Updater option in system settings

Here’s how to do it:

The installing options vary with the updater.

Some show the Download option first and the Install option only appears after completing the download.

Others have a single Download and Install button.

Update showing in the updater

OTA method is identical to the “dirty flash” method we’ll outline below.

The only difference is, the OTA flashing process is automatic.

Use this method only when you’re upgrading to the next version.

files section in a custom recovery

Using it for other versions may give your rig a bootloop.

It is essentially a manual version of the OTA method.

In this method, you flash the update files manually from the recovery without wiping anything.

adding zips to queue

Here’s how to dirty flash an update.

We’re using the Orange FOX recovery as it’s recommended for the ROM we’re using.

If you’re on any other recovery, don’t worry, the process is the same.

Flashing files in queue

All you oughta do is navigate to the mentioned sections and perform the actions.

Don’t use it to flash a different ROM.

It isn’t as convenient but should go through without any problems.

options-to-choose-in-clean-flash-method-1

The flashing process is easy, and the custom ROM community is vast.

custom roms in a recovery