Install Android 5.0 S5 Mini on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 Lollipop Custom ROM

Here is a custom firmware for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195, based on the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S5 Mini. This ROM basically ports the Galaxy S5 firmware to this old device. This ROM does this really well that you won’t recognise if it is really Galaxy S5 or Galaxy S4 Mini. It has all of the Galaxy S5 features and looks. If interested in Android 5.0 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 to Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require acustom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip file on your phone.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 with complete steps. Don’t forget to read all the tips below that you have to keep in mind before proceeding. Please make sure you backup all your data as given below because this tutorial will wipe your data. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get to the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 

Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop ROM Details:

This amazing S5 Mini custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop. A quick list of the main features in S5 Mini is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195:

• Added new optimizations
  Decreased ROM size
  Fixed all LAG
  Improved battery life a lot
  Aroma installer improvements
  Fixed SMS receiving bug in some installations of 9190 and 9195(L)
  Fixed dual SIM SMS bug
  Fixed WatchOn
  Added themes (Lollipop, iOS, Meizu,…)
  Minor bugfixes and improvements

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Root Galaxy S4 Mini LTE: How to Root Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 on Official Android Firmware.
• Install ClockworkMod Recovery: How to Install CWM 6 Recovery on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE – Complete Guide.
• Try KitKat on Computer: How to Try and Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Computer – Complete Guide.
• Android 5.0 Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE custom ROMs, click here!

Like this S5 Mini ROM based on the latest Android 5.0? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

• Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 to Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop custom firmware.

HOW TO: Install Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop custom firmware on Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195, then this should not be any different for you.

However, for beginners, you need to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for installing Android 5.0 S5 Mini ROM on Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195. Please do not try on any other Galaxy S4 Mini LTE variants.
• Your phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod recovery installed from before.
• This tutorial will wipe out all your data. Proceed at your own risk.
• Perform a Dalvik Cache wipe before proceeding from the recovery mode.
• Samsung KIES will NOT detect your phone after installing this ROM because it is a custom firmware.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 – Download Android 5.0 S5 Mini ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini LTE to your computer.

Step 2 – Connect and mount your Galaxy S4 Mini LTE USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 – Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 5.0 ROM zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4 – Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 – Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. Alternatively, read this: How to Enter Recovery Mode on Any Android Phone.

NOTE: Screenshots of the ClockworkMod Recovery may change as new versions are released.

Step 6 – Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” as shown below. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 – Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition” as you can see in the image below.

Step 8 – Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 9 – Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 10 – Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 5.0 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 11 – After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu as show below.

Your Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Galaxy S4 Mini LTE should now have Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

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