We have already shared with you a custom ROM based on Android 5.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Building on that list, here is one of the top names when it comes to Android custom firmwares - LiquidSmooth. Giving you gesture and notifications controls, Dark UI, some of the best bits from CyanogenMod, and many other customization options, the ROM is now available for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 model N9005.

Stable, smooth and fast, here is how you can now update Galaxy Note 3 N9005 to Android 5.1.1 based LiquidSmooth custom ROM.

LiquidSmooth Android 5.1.1 features:

ROM built with SaberMod 4.8.4 GCC ToolchainKernel built with SaberMod 4.9.3 GCC ToolchainUpdated Linux to 3.10.62LCD KCAL controlDisabled forced encryptionTweaked CPU governors (more gov’s to come)ARM Optimized String Handling RoutinesLinaro and Code Aurora OptimizationsSlimPieCM 12 Theme engineCustom Navbar optionsAOKP system animation controlListanimation views and interpolatorAvoid poor wifi connection optionSuperSu IntergratedLong click option for quicksettingsLockClock options in settingsOmniRoms Performance ControlApp Circle SidebarGesture AnywhereGesture unlockBattery icon optionsSlimRoms Headsup customizationCustom toast animationsOption to disable screenshot noiseBuilt in superuser options with Root access optionsCall blacklist optionsrepo init -u https://github.com/AOSPA/manifest -b lollipop-mr1SMS rate limiting optionFilter spam notificationsPer app control for Lockscreen notificationsConfigurable 0, 90, 180 and 270 degree rotationSafe headset volume optionLess annoying sound notifications optionOption to use volume keys to control media volume anytimeOption to customize device hostnameOption to not wake up device when charge is plugged/unpluggedVolume rocker wake upIME switcher notification controlOption to disable fullscreen keyboardForce autorotation on IMEOption to force show enter keyCM’s Privacy GuardIncreasing ringtone optionDark UIScreen Density changerStatusbar clock customizationOption to disable searchbar in recentsStatusbar brightness controlDouble tap statusbar to sleep controlCustom Lockscreen shortcutsExtra info about your device (About phone/tablet)Custom Liquid Logo in about phone/tabletGoogle bug report and ota removedOption to show kernel toolchain and other info by tapping kernel version in about phone/tabletTimeout and instant lock options added to slide unlock instead of just secure keyguard optionsDeveloper options enabled by defaultNavigation bar height controlShow application package name in app infoLiquidSmooth Stats and Updater addedPartition size infoOption to disable immersive messages

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.

Before you update Galaxy Note 3 N9005 to Android 5.1.1 LiquidSmooth:

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.

Steps to update Galaxy Note 3 N9005 to Android 5.1.1 ROM:

Required files: download LiquidSmooth 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 LiquidSmoothAndroid 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 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop through LiquidSmooth.

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