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How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop On Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

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Android(AOSP) is an open source project since it is based on Linux kernel. It’s free to develop, manipulate, customize the source codes without any issue if you have basic idea on it. One thing you can do to turn your outdated phone into a new, updated and completely customized, new looking, in fact a good user interface that supports all the features of newest Android update is by ROOTING the phone. In this I give you on “How to root your device” and on “How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop On Samsung Galaxy Y GT-s5360.”

Before you Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on your Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360, the device must be rooted. So before installing lollipop custom ROM, have a look at what really rooting mean.

WHAT IS ROOTING?

Do you own an Android phone? Then all you need to do to tweak your phone is “Rooting”. This also helps you to increase your phone/tablet performance. But, you might be facing few problems regarding battery life, some network issues, over heating. Out of all RAM & Memory Management can be overwhelmed by this process. Isn’t this what you need? Who would care for a battery these days? No smartphone today is capable of giving a good battery life. So, you might not be considering it as a problem at all after rooting your device.

rooting android

What does Rooting actually mean? Well, its just like ice-cream in a cup of salad. It helps to enjoy the real taste of Android. Wondering How? Simple, it grants us some Administrative privileges to get our complete hands on it. By this you can drive your phone to the way want. But remember-“ROOTING VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY“.  It is better if you root your phone once your warranty period is completed. However, you can un-root it back to gain your warranty. So, it isn’t any big issue.

What now? Decided to root your phone? I would say it is the wise decision. It increases your authority over your phone to customize and also overcomes minor bugs. Few applications like ROM manager,Titanium back-up,Chain-Fire 3d etc, lets you put your fingers into a fascinating world. These apps need higher permissions that can be provided only after you root your device. By rooting, you can see an application called ‘SUPERUSER‘ that plays a key role while trying to install the above listed applications.

Rooting – In Depth

What does Rooting do? Is it some kind of magic that only coders can do? No, even a pure newbie can perform this operation without any flaws (without bricking the phone). Only thing is, you need to follow few steps available on XDA-Forums. Rooting gives a room for those who’re excited to tweak their phone/tablet. You can achieve it by flashing some MODs/custom ROMs through a BIOS kind-of firmware called ‘Recovery mode‘. You get this pre-installed with your stock ROM that you get when you first buy your phone. There are some custom recovery modes available, like Clockworkmod, TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) that offers us with greater options to manage the OS. But beware while flashing a custom ROM by counter checking the full details of it because there are several phones with same custom ROM names. So, check for the custom ROMs according to your phone/tablet model else you may have chances of hard bricking (killing to death) your device. Using an android phone without rooting is like keeping a chocolate in your hands and not eating it. So why late?? Taste the real flavor of Android now by following the links below.

Steps to ROOT Galaxy Y-S5360

Follow these steps sequentially in order to avoid Soft-Brick(kind of software clashing). Ignore this step, if you your device is already rooted earlier. Rooting is a mandatory step while flashing lollipop ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Y.

how to root galaxy Y

Not sure whether your device is root or not? Use this guide to check for root access on your mobile.

Enable USB Debugging and Unknown sources in Settings > Applications > Development before performing these steps.

Step 1: Firstly Download the .zip file by clicking here(http://d-h.st/fll)

Step 2: Transfer the file to your Galaxy Y using a USB cable or something or directly download from your mobile web browsers.

Step 3: Reboot your device into Stock recovery mode by press and holding Power, Volume-up and Menu button simultaneously.

Step 4: Now select “install zip from SD card” and “choose zip from SD card“.

Step 5: Search for the file you imported to your SD card in before steps and select it.

Step 6: Once you’re done, yo can see “installation completed“.

Step 7: Reboot now! And you should see “Superuser” in app drawer.

HOW TO INSTALL ANDROID 5.0 LOLLIPOP ON SAMSUNG GALAXY Y GT-s5360

Prerequisites:

Before you decide to flash a custom ROM beware that it is compatible to your device. This is very important because when you try to flash a custom ROM of other model unknowingly though the name of ROM is similar, it may take be a nightmare to you later. Also make sure you have a good battery backup before proceeding. It is recommended to maintain at least 50% of battery.

Neither Geek Dashboard nor Developers are responsible in case of any software or hardware damage to your device. Try this ROM at your own risk.

How to Flash Lollipop 5.0 custom ROM on Galaxy Y GT-s5360:

Since this ROM is based on Stock kernel, there’s no need of flashing other custom kernels. You can also try some custom kernels but i preach you to use Stock one because it have least possible bugs.

lollipop for galaxy Y

Coming to the Flashing, All you need to download is a few Mb’s of data from the links below.

Custom Recovery: -> Link | MIRROR 1

Update.zip -> Link

ext4_formatter -> Link

Kernel: -> Link

ROM package: -> Link

After downloading the above files, transfer them to root of SD card in your Galaxy Y and follow the steps below:

Installing Custom recovery:

  • Make sure your phone is rooted.
  • Switch off the device and reboot to Stock recovery by pressing Power, Volume-up and Home buttons simultaneously.
  • Navigate the options using volume buttons and home button to select.
  • Go to “Install zip from SD card” and select the CWM.zip from your SD card.
  • Next time when you reboot into recovery, you should see CWM recovery instead of Stock one.

Flashing Lollipop 5.0 custom ROM on Galaxy Y:

install zip from sd card

  • Reboot the system to custom recovery mode by pressing the same sequence of keys as mentioned above.
  • Now you can find many advanced options compared to Stock Recovery.
  • Go back and again select “Install zip from SD card >> Choose zip from SD card” and select “update.zip” and press “Yes”
  • Now, we’ll format the data present in our device by selecting “Install zip from SD card >> Choose zip from SD card” and then choose “ext4_formatter.zip” and as usual hit Yes.
  • Again navigate to “Install zip from SD card >> Choose zip from SD card” and select “kernel_CM7_v4.0_totoro.zip” and hit Yes.

Clearing all cache data

Before installing Android Lollipop ROM, we need to clear all cache data from the device. To do this, follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Navigate to Advanced >> Reboot Recovery and wait till it reboots and the select Wipe data/factory reset” and hit Yes.
  • Next select Cache partition and press Yes.
  • Navigate to  Advanced and select “Wipe dalvik cache” and press Yes.
  • Finally for the last time select “Wipe battery stats“.and press Yes.
  • Now go back and navigate to “mounts and storage and mount all the storage, data, system etc. (until you see unmount for every option)

Installing Custom Android Lollipop ROM on Samsung Galaxy Y

  • At last again go to “Install zip from SD card“, then “choose zip from SD card” and search for the file “[ROM][PORT] CM7-Android L By TeamNexus.zip” and install it.
  • After few minutes you should be seeing “Installation complete.“

Awesome!! Now just reboot your device, there comes the Android Lollipop 5.0 ROM[based on CM7] running. First boot will takes some time and don’t panic if you see blank black screen. Just maintain your patience till it boots completely. Usually it takes more than 3 minutes.

If you’re facing problems like Bootloop/Bootstruck, do “Wipe data/factory reset” and “Wipe cache partition” again. Even if this doesn’t solve your problem, I am sorry to say you bricked your phone. Soft brick is not a big deal because it can be overcome by re-flashing stock ROM using “Odin” on your computer connecting in download mode.

Changing language to English

By default this Lollipop ROM for Samsung Galaxy Y comes in non-English language, to change the language to English, just navigate to Settings (ajusted) >> idioma y teclado and select English (UK) as your language.

If you can’t see Play Store even after adding your Google account, try installing it manually.

So, by now you are clear and done with the question “How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop On Samsung Galaxy Y GT-s5360.” Do share your experience and queries in the comments below. Don’t try this tutorial on Samsung Galaxy Y Duos. This guide is only for Galaxy Y devices.

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Comments

  4. Avatar for AfriAfri says

    Dear Sir,
    I manage to install the custom ROM but cannot add any application from Playstore.
    It says “error (492).
    Please advise how to fix this.
    Thanks.

  6. Avatar for rayanrayan says

    hey can anyone suggest me that I have done all this things but the contact doesn’t show on my update lollipop on samsung galaxy y young…what shoul I do????

  7. Avatar for RayanRayan says

    please said me,”what should I do after all this things update lollipop but the sim network or net isn’t working?”
    please answer it quickly…

  12. Avatar for mohamedmohamed says

    I followed
    the instructions but.
    when i try to open the internet throw data mobile it doesnot open why is that ?

    • Avatar for Amid WeAmid We says

      You can fix this problem by installing the “Offline SIM APN Database” app, from the Play Store and saving the settings. 🙂

  13. Avatar for John Prince IvanJohn Prince Ivan says

    I completely followed the instructions but. when i rebooted it, it took forever to boot i waited but nothing happened what happened help me pls

  14. Avatar for Summit maitiSummit maiti says

    I upgard my Samsung galaexy y to lollipop theater I on !y phone it shows the Samsung open logo….what I do for start my phone

  15. Avatar for srinivas MURTHYsrinivas MURTHY says

    I hàve completedly upgraded to lollipop but I’m not getting network ànd while playing songs its getting stucked please help me plzzzzz

      • Avatar for MusicFreak820MusicFreak820 says

        I have a fix for google play store not working, just download cache fixer app and after installing wipe cache and move them (first option). Play store is working after that

  17. Avatar for muhhammedmuhhammed says

    i upgraded my samsung young in 5.0 but first boot only show samsung logo. what i should do?

    please help.

  20. Avatar for ephraim ordialesephraim ordiales says

    I succeed installing the lollipop ROM, everything works fine, except to Playstore, can’t Download anthing there.
    Still thinking if we missed the gapps
    .
    Please do something, i dont wanna go to my previous OS.

    Thanks man.

  21. Avatar for Niraj kumarNiraj kumar says

    1)sir,what happens when we flash update.zip?
    2)Is it the root file?
    3)shall I flash this even if our device is rooted?

  24. Avatar for ArunArun says

    Hi Amar,

    Please help me , very argent.

    My lollipop got corrupted i guess, unable to boot my phone.
    And now when i try to re-install all the steps as you mentioned, it says ” unable to mount /sd-card.

    But my SD card is working fine on other mobiles, and or even checked inserting it in comuputer.

    Please do help me….

    Thanks
    Arun.

  25. Avatar for Ace MasikipAce Masikip says

    Hi Amar 🙂
    i have samsung s5360 gt I upgrade it to 5.0 lollipop and ive succeed to get 5.0 lollipop but mobile data wont work. it can on/off but not work

  32. Avatar for samysamy says

    unable to update anything from playstore and there is no USB thereing mode. give ur suggestion to rectify it. thank u…..

  33. Avatar for Jan AronJan Aron says

    I cant download any apps from play store (492 error)
    I’ve searched it up, cleaned some cache installed latest version, rebooted, formatted SD cart, but nothing works. Please help :/

  36. Avatar for AnverAnver says

    It very nice.
    One problem and how to solve that.
    Network name is not displaying in notification area.
    Please help.
    Thanks
    ANVER

  38. Avatar for JethroJethro says

    How to manage task? (Task manager) Can’t close apps when holding the home button like in the original ROM. :\ By the way, thanks Amar for this great tutorial and ROM! 😀

  43. Avatar for fredrickfredrick says

    Hey, Amar ! I wanna install this rom, but could this Lollipop run on CM11 ?
    Please Reply ya !

  45. Avatar for pranshu wadiapranshu wadia says

    i download the old 4.3 rom but but when ido the all steps it shos only galaxy y symbol please please help me

    • Avatar for Seyed AliSeyed Ali says

      I had the same problem but i could solve it so easy
      just do this steps:
      1- like the install custom rom go to recovery mode
      “Reboot the system to custom recovery mode by pressing the same sequence of keys as mentioned above.”
      2-if you have a backup use it !!!
      but if you dont have any one :
      go to “mount and storage”
      mount System , Cache , Data
      (if System doesnt mount continue this way)
      and then format this three
      3- go and install the room again by fallowing the steps
      but this time before the last reboot go to “mount and storage” and mount the System
      if it doesnt give you any error it means it works !!!
      after this 3 steps reboot your phone
      maybe it take a long time for boot this custom rom as first time so wait it about 5-8 minutes

  46. Avatar for ArunArun says

    Hi Amar,

    Looks like we have few bugs in lollipop 5.0 like –
    – unable to access internet using usb-cable with teethering
    – unable to goole-play store
    – There’s NO FM pre-installed.

    Do we have any other ROM-andriod which has better than this , to install on Samsung Galaxy Y s5360 ?

    Please help on this ?

    Thanks

  47. Avatar for Lili AnaLili Ana says

    Hola Amar… Gracias por tu aporte es muy bueno y practico; pero tengo una duda, esta Rom de Lollipop 5.0 sirve para cualquier móvil de Samsung Galaxy Y GT-5360… en mi caso GT-5360T ???
    Gracias!!!

  48. Avatar for boletbellonboletbellon says

    hello anyone help me becouse my SGY i upgrade to 4.4 kitkat and then he is not turn on is stuck on logo please help me 🙁

  51. Avatar for ArunArun says

    Hi Amar,

    After installing Lollipop successfully , I’ve observed few things. Can you please help me.

    1. GooglePlay store is NOT working , ie) I’m NOT able to download or install anything this store.
    I tried clearing cache , data , and restart of the phone. But NO use. Still not able to use the store.

    2. Previously I was able to connect my mobile to laptop , and use internet . But now after installing lollipop , NOT able to connect and use it.
    Even, after connecting using terthering. No use.

    Can you help with this also.

    Thanks for the lollipop software.
    Thanks always

  52. Avatar for PowtuPowtu says

    Hi, I’ve successfully installed & managed to reboot past the Samsung screen…. the screen lock is there as usual but I can’t open it because suddenly the touchscreen is not working after installing this rom. Any tips? Thanks in advance 🙂

  54. Avatar for RahulRahul says

    After installing “ext4_formatter.zip” my galaxy y is not starting. Please suggest the resolution.

  57. Avatar for kenneth Perezkenneth Perez says

    It worked but i can’t download any app form the play store and i can’t even install any app what should i do? ?

    • Avatar for Amar IlindraAmar Ilindra says

      Seems, many people are facing same issue with this ROM. try this Goto settings – apps – all – select play store and force stop it, clear cache, data and defaults. Now try dowoading. If still not working, uninstall play store and reinstall it manually by downloading play store apk

  59. Avatar for brocklesnarbrocklesnar says

    hey,i phone is also not loading.It stucks at the logo page.I can’t mount anything except storage in installination process.Please help me immediately

    • Avatar for Amar IlindraAmar Ilindra says

      Yes, we already mentioned it is ROM. Even flagship devices are waiting for official update, how can you expect the same for low end galaxy y mobile. All we can do it installing custom lollipop ROM.

  61. Avatar for jagadesh Babu Kjagadesh Babu K says

    Hi
    I have successfully installed custom ROM and its working like a charm. Only problem is that i am not able to install any apps from play store. I get error ”
    I tried all options mentioned in but with no luck.
    Note:
    1) I got this error while following steps mentioned in this article. E:Can’t open /cache/recovery/last_log
    2) I couldn’t mount /sd-ext, when i try nothing happens
    Any one else had similar issues and got them resolved? If yes, pls let me know
    Regards,f
    Jag

    • Avatar for Amar IlindraAmar Ilindra says

      Hai Jagadeesh,
      We already mentioned there is bit problem with google play.
      Once try downloading the latest apk file of play store and install it.
      Hope that works.
      Glad this ROM worked for you.

  62. Avatar for arunarun says

    Good news!

    It’s working for me.
    Installed Android Lollipop 5.0 on my mobile.

    Great work Amar.
    And, thanks for your help.

    Thanks
    Arun.

  63. Avatar for arunarun says

    Hi Amar

    I have successfully installed all required softwares.

    Once its completed , t didnt rebooted on its own.
    So , i have rebooted myself.

    Now , still waiting…

    I can see only my samsung logo on the screen….

    What shall i do now ? Do i need to reboot once again manually ? Or wait.

  65. Avatar for ArunArun says

    Hi Amar,

    I’m having problem in downloading the below link.
    Custom Recovery: -> Link
    Error message :
    File Download Blocked
    The file you attempted to download has been previously claimed by a copyright holder through a valid DMCA request and cannot be downloaded.
    Still have questions, or think we’ve made a mistake? Please contact support for further assistance.

    Can you provide me access to download this file ?

    Thanks
    Arun

  66. Avatar for ArunArun says

    I’m early waiting to install this lollipop version.

    Once after trying these steps. I’ll let you know if i face any issue with it.

    Thanks for the bog.
    Great work!