The End v2.5 Custom Rom For Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830

The End, one of the many custom roms available for Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830, is based on latest Cyanogen Mod 7.2.0 RC0 rom and is one of the best custom roms available for galaxy ace out there. This rom, developed by kevinlekiller from xda-forums, was first released on 12th Janauary and since then it has gone through many changes and has reached version 2.5 by 26/01/2012. In this article, I will guide you through step by step instructions on flashing this rom on your android smartphone. You will also get to learn more about it as you continue reading the article.

So, The End rom on it's latest release --version 2.5-- has got many changes than in previous versions. Below, is the changelog for the latest update of this cyanogen mod based rom.

• Updated with 23.01.2012 build by vo-1.
• Working Google maps 5.12 , doesn't force close.
• Framework mod (30 volume steps) by lpfinch.
• Blackhawk kernel by ketut.kumajaya
• LagFree V2 By Slaid480 (power.collapse set to 1)
• Adobe Flash Player v11.0.1.153 Included.
• Root Browser Lite by JRummy16
• Android Market 3.4.4
• Apple ringtone/notifications.
• Removed some stuff (androidian theme, pacman etc.)
• Set minimum clock speed to 245mhz to prevent wake lag.
• GPS Fix by lagloose
• Turboboost v8.5 by GadgetCheck (without s78enable_touchscreen_1)
• Updated Google Search to the newest version.
• Most apps have been odexed.
• Deodexed version available by request.

So, these are some changes in this custom rom. Now, simply download the rom from Roms and Utilities page and then follow the instructions below to get this rom on your galaxy ace smart phone if you meet the requirements below.

Requirements :

• Make use you have Gingerbread Firmware.
• You need to have Clockwork Mod Recovery Installed.

Disclaimer : Do It At Your Own Risk! Do not proceed if you don't meet the requirements. 


Instructions :

1. Once you meet the requirements above, download any of the The End v2.5 custom rom from below.

• The End 2.5o Signed.zip : Odexed version of this rom. Boots up Faster.
  OR,
• The End 2.5d Signed.zip : Deodexed version of the same The End Rom. Take some time to boot up during the first boot. Boots normally afterwards.

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

3. Reboot your device in to Clockwork Mod Recovery (Press Home + Power Button).

4. [Optional, but recommended] Do a nandroid backup of your current rom first and then Wipe Data in recovery.

5. Select Install Zip From SDCard >> Choose Zip From SD Card and then select the rom you downloaded from above.

6. Wait till the rom is flashed on your device. Once completed, select Wipe Data and Wipe Cache options.

7. Reboot your device.

That's all. You have successfully flashed latest The End v2.5 custom rom on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. Now, take some time and explorer through it's features. If you like the rom, then don't forget to say thanks to the developer at this thread at xda-forums. You can also find more information about this rom there. Also, don't forget to post your short review of this rom at the comments below.