Samsung Galaxy Note 3 won't be one of the lucky devices to get official Lollipop 5.1.1 updates from Sammy. However, that is no big problem as you can get the same from a long list custom ROMs.

In today's guide, we will talk about EuphoriaOS which is now updated to the very latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Based on stock AOSP, EuphoriaOS promises to give you a smooth and stable performance. Here are the steps you can follow to update Note 3 to Android 5.1.1 EuphoriaOS custom ROM.

Note:The link works with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE N9005. You can follow the steps with other Samsung Galaxy devices, but do not use this ROM zip file with any other device.For more details of the ROM, go this XDA thread.

Before youupdate Note 3 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop:

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy Note 3as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Enable USB debugging option on your device:Settings>DevelopmentOptions>USB debugging.Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 must berooted, unlockedand installed with a recovery tool likeTWRPorCWM.Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Update Note 3 to Android 5.1.1 custom ROM:

Required files: download EuphoriaOS Android 5.1.1for Galaxy Note 3 N9005 and save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents. Also download the Google Apps Package for your Note 3fromhere.

ConnectGalaxyNote 3 N9005 to your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone’s SD card.Disconnect the USB cord andpower off your SamsungGalaxy Note 3.Boot it into recovery mode bypressing and holdingVolume Up+Home+Powerbuttons together.Wipe data task: from CWM recovery menu, selectwipe data / factory resetand confirm the process. Then go on towipe cache partitionandwipe dalvik cache.From recovery menu, selectinstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.Locate the EuphoriaOSAndroid 5.1.1 custom firmwareand confirm the flashing process.Once done, repeat the above step for installing Gapps on your smartphone.After installation is done successfully, return back to main recovery menu and reboot your Note 3 N9005 into the new custom ROM. First boot takes a good 5 minutes so please be patient.

Let us know if you liked the latest iteration of EuphoriaOS Android 5.1.1.

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