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Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 custom ROM firmware is now a reality and for all those users who wanted to install this custom ROM can easily install the same. So before we apply this firmware update, you need to make sure that your device is rooted and installed with the TWRP recovery image. This new firmware update comes with the new interface which is completely based on the AOSP version and also gives the true android look and not the metro UI look of native Microsoft. So after checking out the quick list of pre requisites mentioned below, we will be slipped on to the detailed instructions which will help you upgrade the firmware update. <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NokiaX_Home.png"><img alt="NokiaX_Home" height="300" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NokiaX_Home-180x300.png" width="180"></a> <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NokiaX_Settings.png"><img alt="NokiaX_Settings" height="300" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NokiaX_Settings-180x300.png" width="180"></a> <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NokiaX_about.png"><img alt="NokiaX_about" height="300" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NokiaX_about-180x300.png" width="180"></a> For your convenience, we have also mentioned the screen captures on how this ROM looks like. Unfortunately, Nokia X doesn’t any Google app by default which is a bit harder fact to digest for an Android fan. This custom ROM will truly revolutionize your Nokia X android phone to make the most. Note: Apply this firmware only to your Nokia X Android smartphone and not in other Nokia Android smartphones. Quick Pre Requisites: <ul> <li>Create a manual backup of all the data present in your Nokia X android smartphone so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of simple steps.</li></ul> <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> <ul> <li>Battery charge left in your device needs to be a minimum of 60% or else device might get turn off in the middle of firmware update. Check whether your Nokia X is rooted or not, you can check from the “Root Checker”. To root and install the TWRP recovery in your Nokia X, you can follow the instructions mentioned below;</li></ul> <blockquote> Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Nokia X Android phone which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully.</blockquote> So let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you upgrade the firmware of your Nokia X. Procedure to Update NOKIA X with Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 custom ROM firmware: <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://click.xda-developers.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13998071640687&key=f0a7f91912ae2b52e0700f73990eb321&libId=6e2db2a0-c65a-4b80-a129-347a1eea93c2&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D2710107&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Floki.rombitch.com%2FDevs%2FDhacker29%2FNokiaX%2Fmsm8625-ota-eng.dhacker29-navbar-20140415.zip&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fnokia-x%2Forig-development&title=%5BROM%5D%5BNokia%20X%5D%20Vanilla%20AOSP%2FCode%20Aurora%20%5B4.1.2%5D%5B2014-04-08%5D%20-%20xda-developers&txt=msm8625-ota-eng.dhacker29-navbar-20140415.zip">Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 custom ROM firmware</a> and <a href="http://click.xda-developers.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13998071786088&key=f0a7f91912ae2b52e0700f73990eb321&libId=6e2db2a0-c65a-4b80-a129-347a1eea93c2&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D2710107&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.im%2Fgapps%2Fgapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fnokia-x%2Forig-development&title=%5BROM%5D%5BNokia%20X%5D%20Vanilla%20AOSP%2FCode%20Aurora%20%5B4.1.2%5D%5B2014-04-08%5D%20-%20xda-developers&txt=gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip">Google Apps Package</a> from here to our computer. Once downloaded, extract both the zip files in your computer and then turn Off your Nokia X so that it can be entered in the Download mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>After turning off the device, you need to press Volume Button + power button for 15 seconds till the device enters in the recovery mode. If device enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, you need to select “install zip from sd card” to choose Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 custom ROM firmware and then Google Apps Package which you have placed in your device. It will take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the update. Once done, select “reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>You can check the firmware version from the path Settings > About Phone where the firmware version will be mentioned as Jellybean 4.1.2 Android OS. Very soon we will also be coming out with the Kitkat 4.4.2 custom ROM firmware for Nokia X device.</li></ul> <blockquote> Note: If at all your Nokia X smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can long press the power button and repeat the whole process again.</blockquote> Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will be more than happy to help you out.

How to Update Nokia X with Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 custom ROM firmware

Aurora Vanilla Android 4.1.2 custom ROM firmware is now a reality and for all those users who wanted to install this custom ROM can easily i...