If you have a working and SD Card ready for the process

Stripping away Samsung’s heavy "TouchWiz" skin reduces background processes.

From the TWRP main menu, tap on , then select Advanced Wipe .

: Boot into your new recovery and perform a factory reset. This clears out the old KitKat files to make room for the new ROM. Flash the ROM & GApps

, released originally with Android 4.4 KitKat (later updated to 5.1.1 Lollipop), is a device from a bygone era of smartphones. By 2026, its native software is unusable for modern daily tasks, with apps constantly crashing, laggy performance, and significant security risks.

: Custom ROMs may trip Knox or cause certain banking apps to stop working.

Select Install -> Choose the ROM .zip file from the SD card -> Swipe to Confirm Flash .

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the updated custom ROMs available for the SM-J110H, covering everything from the basics of rooting to step-by-step installation instructions.

: While official LineageOS support is not available, community-built versions based on Android 7.1.2 exist for the J1 series, though stability on the "H" variant varies.

The is a legendary budget device, but in 2026, its stock Android 4.4 KitKat software is essentially a digital relic. Fortunately, the developer community has kept this hardware alive through Custom ROMs .

Note: The first boot after flashing can take up to 10–15 minutes. Do not interrupt the process. Troubleshooting Common Flashing Issues

Open on your PC and connect your phone via USB cable. The ID:COM box in Odin should turn blue or yellow, indicating a successful connection.

An experimental build of LineageOS 14.1 has been developed, aiming to bring Android 7.1 to the SM-J110H. However, it is and may not boot at all.

The moment you flash an SM-J110H custom ROM updated , your Galaxy J1 Ace transforms from an e-waste candidate into a usable secondary device.

The default launcher on custom ROMs is decent, but for the SM-J110H, install or Lean Launcher . They consume only ~20MB of RAM.