The Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (SM-J110H) is a legacy device that initially launched with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and was later upgradable to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Due to its age and limited hardware, such as the 512MB RAM variant, official modern Android updates are unavailable, making custom ROMs the primary way to access newer features or a cleaner interface. Popular Custom ROMs for SM-J110H
- XDA Developers Forum – Search for “Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Spreadtrum”. The most active thread is “[ROM][7.1.2] LineageOS 14.1 for SM-J110H [UNOFFICIAL]”.
- Telegram Groups – “Samsung Galaxy J1 Custom ROM” (join via Telegram search).
- 4PDA – Russian forum with extensive mods for this device (use Google Translate).
Install GApps: After the ROM finishes, repeat the install process for the GApps zip file.
. It strips away the heavy "TouchWiz Essence UX" in favor of a stock Android experience, significantly reducing RAM usage.
Before attempting to flash a custom ROM, ensure the following conditions are met:
- Pixel-Style Launcher: A lightweight launcher modeled after the Google Pixel, featuring At a Glance widgets and Google Discover integration, stripped down to use minimal memory.
- Full OMS/Substratum Support: Users can install Substratum themes to change fonts, system colors, and icon shapes without modifying system files.
- Customizable Quick Settings: Ability to rearrange tiles, change the number of rows/columns (up to 4x4), and add custom shortcuts (e.g., direct link to recovery).
- Navigation Gestures: Optional swipe navigation gestures to hide the on-screen buttons, increasing usable screen real estate on the small 4.3-inch display.
