Stock Android 5.1 lacks features like notification channels, improved permissions, and dark mode. Custom ROMs can bring Android 7.1 (Nougat) or even Android 9 (Pie) to the SM-J110H.
In Developer Options, set “Background process limit” to At most 2 processes.
Android 8, 9, and 10 arrived, but the J110H could never run them properly due to: Sm-j110h Custom Rom
The final attempt was LineageOS 14.1 (Android 7.1.2) by a developer named Risky67. He managed to boot it, but:
After that, development stopped. The device was simply too weak and too obscure. Stock Android 5
| Problem | Likely Fix |
|--------|-------------|
| BROM error (Driver) | Reinstall SPD drivers, use USB 2.0 port, try different cable |
| S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054) | Wrong scatter file or incompatible preloader – restore stock preloader |
| No IMEI after flashing | Restore your backed-up nvdli and nvbak partitions |
| Bootloop | Wipe cache via stock recovery (Vol Up + Home + Power) |
| ROM says “J110H” but Wi-Fi/camera broken | Missing vendor libs – return to stock |
Change status bars, animations, fonts, and gestures — things impossible on stock Samsung firmware. The final attempt was LineageOS 14
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | No SIM card detected | Reflash the ROM; ensure you wiped System before install. If persists, flash stock modem via Odin. | | Camera force closes | Use Open Camera from Play Store instead of stock camera app. | | YouTube lags at 720p60 | Play at 480p. The GPU cannot handle 60fps high-resolution video. | | Battery drains fast | Calibrate battery: drain to 0%, charge to 100% while off, then boot. | | TWRP stuck on splash screen | You flashed wrong version. Re-download correct TWRP for SM-J110H (not J110F or J110M). |
The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016), bearing the model number SM-J110H, was never a flagship killer. Released in early 2016, it was an ultra-budget entry-level device featuring a spreadtrum processor, 1GB of RAM, and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. For many users today, this phone is either gathering dust in a drawer or struggling to open even WhatsApp without lag.
However, the world of Android customization has a soft spot for underdogs. The SM-J110H Custom ROM community, though niche, has kept this device relevant years after Samsung abandoned it. This guide explores everything you need to know about installing, using, and troubleshooting custom ROMs on your Galaxy J1 (2016).
Turn off Bluetooth scanning, Wi-Fi scanning, and Location History.