The End v3.0 Custom Rom For Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 Smartphone..

Another update to the Cyanogen Mod 7.2.0 based The End Rom is available as of February 18, 2012. This rom which is actually based on Cyanogen Mod 7.2 RC0 Kang by vo-1, has been updated with the latest version of the CM 7.2 Kang by vo-1 rom and some customizations have been done to make it even better. One notable change that you get with version 3.0 release is the addition of Go Launcher Ex as an Home replacement app for ADW Launcher. So, you don't like ADW launcher or want a launcher with features such as Hiding unwanted apps, making folders within app drawer, attached task managers and many others then Go Launcher Ex is just the right one to go for and thus the latest version of The End v3.0 rom comes in two version one with ADW Launcher and Other with Go Launcher Ex.

Home Screen of The End v3.0 with Go Launcher.

Also, other changes in this latest version 3 of The End rom includes Framework mod for addition of 30 Steps Volume, Addition of Lagfree v3 by Slaid480 and removal of Flash player application (it might disappoint some of you but you can install it later on if you want from this article). Also, the super user app is updated to latest version and since this rom is deodexed those of you who like customization can theme it pretty easily. So, let's head on to flashing this rom on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 smartphone and see it in action. But, before have a look at some of the screenshots below.

Disclaimer : Do It At Your Own Risk!

Note : Those who have Gingerbread 2.3 and above firmware and any Custom Recovery installed on their device can skip Step 1 and Step 2.

1. Upgrade your android firmware to Gingerbread using Odin Multidownloader v4.38.

2. Install latest Clockwork Mod Recovery v5.0.2.6 on your galaxy ace.

3. Download any version of The End v3.0 (listed below) from Galaxy Ace downloads section in Roms and Utilities page.

• The End 3.0a.zip : The End v3.0 with ADW Launcher.
• The_End_3.0g_0.zip : The End rom with Go Launcher.

4. Copy the downloaded file to ( the root directory of) your sd-card.

5. Reboot your device to Clock Work Mod Recovery (Press Home + Power Button).

6. [Optional but, Recommended] Do a Nandroid Backup of your current rom.

7. Choose Install Zip From Sd Card>>Choose Zip From SD Card option and then select the rom file which you downloaded in Step 3.

8. Wait for a while for the rom to be flashed and once it is done; Wipe Data and Wipe cache from clockwork mod recovery main menu. Also, Wipe Dalvik cache in Advance recovery menu.

9. Reboot your device from your recovery main menu.

That's all. You now have upgraded to latest version of The End rom (which is itself based on latest CM7.2 rom). Take some time as you explorer through the Cyanogen Mod Settings and other parts in the rom. Once you are done with it then share your views about this custom rom with us at the comments below. Also, stop by and say thanks to the developer, kevinlekiller, as well as find more information about this rom at this thread on xda-developers forums.