Ensure only and F. Reset Time are checked. Do NOT check Re-Partition.

Once finished, return to the install menu, select the , and flash it immediately after the ROM. Step 4: Reboot and First Boot Go back to the main menu and select Reboot System Now .

Download your chosen ROM (a .zip file) and keep it on your SD card.

You will need a custom recovery like ClockworkMod (CWM) to install the ROM files.

Installation checklist (concise)

Once you have downloaded your chosen custom ROM .zip file (and the corresponding GApps package if you want Google Play Services), transfer them directly to your external microSD card. Power off the phone completely.

Because the Galaxy Pocket Neo uses a specialized Broadcom BCM21654 chipset, you must use ROMs built specifically for the . Do not attempt to flash ROMs meant for the standard Galaxy Pocket (S5300) or Galaxy Pocket 2.

Flashing a custom ROM voids your warranty (which is irrelevant on a 10-year-old phone) and carries a tiny risk of "bricking" (turning the phone into a paperweight). Follow instructions exactly, and you will be safe.

Boot into (usually by holding Volume Up + Home + Power).

Once the ROM finishes flashing, return to the Install menu, select the GApps zip file, and flash it.