[ROM][SM-G850W] CyanogenMod 12.1 UNOFFICIAL for the Galaxy Alpha (Snapdragon 801)

CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 5.1.x (Lollipop), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

Code:

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#include <std_disclaimer.h>

/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
 *
 */

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This is an unofficial CyanogenMod 12.1 build for the SM-G850W which is a Snapdragon variant of Galaxy Alpha with an unlocked bootloader.
This ROM does not work with Exynos variant (SM-G850F) nor a locked bootloader (SM-G850A).

Instructions

1. Make sure that your G850W has the Lollipop bootloader and modem (The last installed stock ROM must be 5.0.2).


2. Flash TWRP recovery via Odin.


3. Boot to TWRP recovery (Vol UP + Home + Power).


4. Optional: Do nandroid backup


5. Wipe data / Factory Reset


6. Install the ROM (CM zip).


7. Install the Google Apps.

Enjoy!

Known Issues

This ROM is currently quite stable. I am using it as daily driver.

• None

Downloads

CyanogenMod 12.1: cm-12.1-20151021-UNOFFICIAL-sltecan.zip
TWRP 2.8.7.0: twrp-2.8.7.0-sltecan.tar

Sources

https://github.com/kyasu/android_device_samsung_sltecan
https://github.com/kyasu/android_kernel_samsung_sltecan
https://github.com/kyasu/android_vendor_samsung_sltecan

XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][SM-G850W] CyanogenMod 12.1 UNOFFICIAL for the Galaxy Alpha (Snapdragon 801), ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Contributors
kyasu
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
Based On: CyanogenMod

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2015-10-21
Stable Release Date: 2015-10-21

Created 2015-10-22
Last Updated 2015-10-22

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http://www.mobiletechasia.com/?p=2858

TCL, also known as Alcatel, has released their new phone, the TCL 3S M3G for 0. Check out the specs below and click on the link for more info and to purchase it.

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5" Sharp Display, 1920x1080
Snapdragon 615 Processor
2GB RAM, 16GB Storage
8MP Front camera, 13MP Back Camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop
3000mAh battery
Dual SIM, MicroSD
Fingerprint Sensor

I'm expecting decent battery life, a great screen since Sharp's Triluminos displays look amazing. I'm a little worried about the Snapdragon 615 though, knowing it's issues with performance and overheating, hopefully TCL can deal with that.

OPPO R7S 4GB RAM Snapdragon 615 Octa Core FHD 4G Smartphone

OPPO R7S 4GB RAM Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5GHz Octa Core 5.5 Inch 2.5D Amoled Corning Gorilla Glass FHD Screen Android 5.1 4G LTE Smartphone



Highlights of OPPO R7S :
- 5.5 Inch Screen, 1920*1080 Pixel
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5GHz Octa Core
- 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- 13 MP Back Camera + 8 MP Front Camera
- Color OS 2.1 (Based on Android 5.1 System)
- Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B3, Support 2G & 3G & 4G LTE Network

Chromium for Snapdragon devices

http://www.xda-developers.com/chromi...ragon-devices/

For those who haven't tried it yet I find it works quite well. DL links are in the comments section.