Best Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2
This is an end to end guide on flashing Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2. Please note, it is necessary to root your phone before proceeding to flashing process. If you have not rooted your phone yet, you can do it in 5 simple steps! Head to this rooting guide for Galaxy Grand 2 and follow the steps carefully.
Here we list the best Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2. Please note Tech Race is not responsible if your device gets damaged or bricked in the flashing process. Following are the general steps to flash Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2-
- Download the ROM zip
- Copy it on your SD Card
- Enter CWM Recovery ( by pressing volume up+ home key + power )
- Select “Wipe data/factory reset”
- Select “Wipe Cache partition”
- Select “Wipe Dalvik Cache”
- Select “Install Zip from SD Card” and choose the ROM zip file which you had downloaded.
- Wait till the process completes. After completion, your device will reboot and will optimise your apps. Note that it will take some time.
1. GenNxt ROM
This ROM is for Samsung Galaxy S6 lovers! If you want to get a feel of Galaxy S6 then this is the ROM for you. It is based on Android 4.4. G800HXXU1BOI2 firmware and is already rooted. It is a smooth and stable ROM and consumes less battery. To flash this Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2, your phone needs to be running KitKat version.
Following are the list of apps similar to Galaxy S6 that you get:
- S Voice from Galaxy S6
- Calculator from Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 based Power On and Power Off sounds added
- Lollipop based Contacts, Dialler and SMS
- Galaxy S6 based keyboard
- Ringtones from Galaxy S6
- FM Radio
- Viper
- New themes
- SMS Backups
- Lollipop style flat notification icons
- Lollipop style clear button
- Voice Recorder from Galaxy S6
- Multi user support
Screenshots of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 running GenNxt ROM. Please click on the image for a larger view.
To flash this ROM, download the zip file of GenNxt ROM from here and follow the steps mentioned above at the start of this guide. This ROM was developed by user singhking83 and you can follow the XDA forum discussion here.
2. PoPKaT ROM
If Galaxy S6 is not your choice, we have another ROM for your Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 which provides almost everything the flagship Samsung Note 4 has! Please note, to flash this Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2, your current Android version should be 4.4.2 or 4.4.4.
Some of the features of PoPKaT ROM for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2:
- Note 4 Messages
- Note 4 System UI
- Note 4 My Files
- Note 4 Gallery
- Note 4 S Voice
- Note 4 Dialer
- Note 4 Camera
- Note 4 Touchwiz
- Note 4 Setting
- Updated Aroma
- Note 4 Optical Reader
- Note 4 Private Mode
- Note 4 Lockscreen
- Note 4 Power Saving Mode
- Note 4 S Finder
- Note 4 Quick Connect
- Note 4 Keyboard
- Note 4 Wallpapers
- Note 4 Studio
- Note 4 Side Sync
- Note 4 All Together
- Note 4 Memo
- Note 4 Clock
- Note 4 Framework
- Note 4 Weather Widget
- Note 4 Boot Animation
Check out the screenshots of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 running PoPKaT ROM. Please click on the image for a larger view.
You can download the PoPKaT Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2 from here (Size: 827.5 MB). It was developed by XDA member adityaupreti. You can follow the XDA forum discussion here.
3. Ehndroix V ROM
Enhdroix V ROM for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is based on CyanogenMod 11 running Android 4.4.4 KitKat. Ehndroix V ROM enhances your Galaxy Grand 2 experience and provides many useful features. It also comes with an OTA update which means you can update your firmware in the future directly by downloading it.
Features you get with Ehndroix V ROM:
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat with FluidUI 5.0
- Fully customizable quick settings
- OTA updates
- Boot animation
- No more advertisments in apps
- Tweaks designed for a smooth experience and enhanced battery life
- Android Lollipop Heads Up
- Nova Launcher
- DashClock Lockscreen Notifications
- Theme Engine
- Modded Sony Notes
- Modded AOSP Music Player
- CyanogenMod account
- Option to disable root
- Send messages with exclusive Ehndroix app with a very attractive look, fully customizable and with new features
- Enhanced icon quality
- Fantastic official Ehndroix wallpapers
- Wide range of ringtones, notification and alarms very catchy
- Perfect working GPS in all countries due to the automatic fix satellites
- Keep your data safe with Titanium Backup installed by default
You can check Ehndroix V ROM running on Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 here. Please click on the image for a larger view.
You can download the Ehndroix V Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2 from here (Size:251.3 MB). This ROM was developed by XDA Member VigneshS007. You can follow the XDA discussion forum thread here.
4. Sony Xperia Z5 ROM for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
If you love Sony’s user interface, we have the Xperia Z5 ROM for you! This ROM has all the Xperia Z5 features with a great looking interface as you can see in the screenshots below. The developer has incorporated all the Xperia specific apps and icons into the ROM.
Features of Xperia Z5 ROM for Grand 2:
- Xperia Z5 Boot Animation
- Xperia Z5 Setup Wizard
- Xperia Z5 Home
- Xperia Themed SystemUi
- Xperia Z5 Dialler
- Xperia Z5 Contacts
- Xperia Z5 IncallUI
- Xperia Z5 Album
- Xperia Z5 Music
- Xperia Z5 Clock widgets
- Xperia Z5 Calender
- Xperia Z5 KeyBoard
- Xperia Z5 Live Wallpaper
- Xperia Z5 Top Contacts Widget
- Xperia Z5 Weather App
- Xperia Z5 Clock
- Xperia Z5 Photo Editor
- Xperia Z5 Care
- Xperia Z5 Calculator
- Xperia Z5 World Clock Widget
- Xperia Z5 Wallpaper
- Xperia MovieCreator
- Xperia What’s New
- Xperia X5 LifeLog
- Xperia Z5 Sketch
- Xperia Z5 Themed Settings
- Xperia Z5 Videos
- Xperia Z5 SocialLife
- Xperia Z5 Backup and Restore
- Xperia Z5 Media Sounds
You can check screenshots of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 running Sony Xperia Z5 ROM below. Please click on the image for a larger view.
You can download the Xperia Z5 Custom ROM for Galaxy Grand 2 from here (Size: 484.3 MB). This ROM was developed by XDA member Shujath. You can check the XDA forum discussion here.
Which ROM will you flash on your Samsung Galaxy Grand 2? In case if you face any issues, let us know in the comments section below!