Samsung Galaxy Note 5 hasn't been with us for too long, which means there is currently a lack stable custom ROMs available for the phablet. This changes today as a new and reportedly very stable custom firmware is now available for Galaxy Note 5.

DarthStaker Android 5.1.1 Lollipop custom ROM works with all the models of Note 5 including T-Mobile, Sprint, Canadian variant, and others. Preloaded with Aroma Installer, you can tweak the OS to your own liking. DarthStaker Note 5 custom ROM gives you fast and stable performance as it helps you to get rid of the bloatware, removing any unnecessary apps and processes of your choice. DarthStaker Android 5.1.1 Note 5 custom ROM is rooted, zipaligned, deodexed, and installed with busybox. It supports WiFi calling and a lot more. You can read some of itsfeatures below; for more details and a complete list of features, refer to theXDA developer thread of the ROM.

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Some of the DarthStaker Note 5 custom ROM features:

Aroma Installer SupportMulti-Carrier SupportMulti-Device SupportRootedZipalignedDeodexedBusyboxSuperSUWifi-Calling [Only For T-Mobile Users]MMS Over Wifi [Only For T-Mobile Users]KNOX FreeCarrier IQ FreeData/App SupportMulti-User Support3Minit Battery ModAnimation Scales ModWorking Private ModeNative Call Recording ModUnrestricted Native TetheringBluetooth Tethering EnabledVolume Boosting Sound HackDebloated [Kept Some Apps]5 Way Reboot / Advanced Power MenuTouchWiz Smooth Scrolling ModMessaging App Split-View ModeRemoved Lockscreen Carrier TextUnlocked Hidden Settings WidgetsAll Apps Multi-Window Manager AppModified TouchWiz Launcher For Extra SpeedMore Than 900+ Fonts For You To Choose FromNetflix & Google Play Movies Video Streaming FixEnabled Toolbox With Up To 12 Toolbox Apps ModEnabled Folder View Mode In Stock Messaging AppUnlocked Status-Bar Notification Panel Hidden TogglesDisabled SMS, MMS, And Email Log History In Call LogsImproved Performance And Enhanced 3D Gaming ExperienceDisabled Full Battery, Low Battery, And Roaming Notifications

Here are all the steps that you need to follow to flash this stable custom ROM on your beautiful new Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Before youflash this Note 5 custom ROM, make sure to...

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Enable USB debugging option on your device:Settings>DevelopmentOptions>USB debugging.Samsung Galaxy Note 5must berooted, unlockedand installed with a recovery tool likeTWRPorCWM.Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Steps to flash Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Note 5 custom ROM:

Required files:downloadDarthStakerAndroid 5.1.1for Galaxy Note 5 and save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents. Also download the Google Apps Package for your Note 5.

ConnectGalaxyNote 5to your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone’s SD card.Disconnect the USB cord andpower off yourSamsungGalaxyNote 5.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 DarthStakerAndroid 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 5 into the new custom ROM. First boot takes a good 5 minutes so please be patient.

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