So you got the Samsung Galaxy S4, rootedit and installed custom recovery? The obvious next step would be to try out some custom ROMs build for Galaxy S4 making most out of the power of the incredible smartphone. Darthstalkercustom ROM will improve the performance, enhance battery life, add in extra exclusive features from other Android devices and more. As for today, we are going to guide you on installation of Samsung Galaxy S4 Darthstalker 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom ROM!
Note:this tutorial is only forT-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 (Qualcomm Quad-Core) model.
Prerequisites to flash Jelly Bean Darthstalker custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S4:
Create backup of all the important data on your Galaxy S4 since the tutorial asks you to wipe data.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Make sure that USB drivers for SGS4 are installed on your computer.Also ensure that ClockworkMod recovery or TWRP is installed on your SGS4: follow these tutorials for CWMand TWRPinstallation.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S4 is charged up to more than 70% of battery.
FlashDarthstalkerCustom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S4:
Required files: downloadDarthstalkerand save the file on your computer. Do not extract the contents.
Connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 to computer using USB cable and copy the file onto your smartphone’s internal SD card. When the files are copied, disconnect SGS4 from PC.Switch off your Galaxy S4 and boot into recovery mode: press and holdVolume Up,HomeandPowerbuttons together.Next, perform Nandroid backup (optional):backup and restore>backup. Important step if you want restoration in case you don't like the custom firmware.Data wiping tasks: selectwipe data/ factory resetoption and confirm it. This will wipe your data. Also,wipe cacheandwipe dalvik cache(fromadvanced).Tap oninstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdCard. Locate theDarthstalker custom ROM for Galaxy S4 and start the installation process.When firmware installation is completed successfully, return to the main menu of the Recovery screen and selectreboot system now.The first boot will take a few good minutes so please be patient.
That's it. Your SamsungGalaxy S4is now running Darthstalker custom ROM!