After the scatter file has been loaded, Click on the Readback tab. Click on the folder icon with Choose, just after Scatter-loading the file. Now locate the scatter file you saved in Step 6 and click Open. The most needed file for the backup; the Scatter file, can now be created automatically.

A custom ROM, on the other hand, helps keep your device alive and updated with the latest version of Android. Another reason why people seek custom ROMs is because of the extra features they offer.

• Now, simply select the type of data that you want to backup.
• After successful completion, you should see the “Download Ok” message on the screen with a green checkmark.
• This will also allow you to access contacts on your desktop and across all your synced devices.
• If minimalism is what you’re looking for then Arrow OS is right up your alley.
• I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

However, customization is not everybody’s cup of tea and many realize it later on. Or, it might just be the case that you have to sell your device, and you need to have the stock firmware installed.

TWRP technically stands for “Team Win Recovery Project” Which is an open-source custom recovery image firmware for Android devices. It does require a condition though which is that your phone’s bootloader must be unlocked. As you know for rooting an android device the first requirement is the Unlocked Bootloader and then on the second step, you will need TWRP Recovery installed on your phone.

Among the custom ROMs, Xtended is one of the few to have support for a long list of devices. Personally, I feel Xtended has too many features and if you like feature-packed ROMs then you can definitely give it a try. After a few years of break, Paranoid Android is back again.