How To Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1: Using TWRP & CWM Recovery

Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1

Today in this article I have come with the guide on How To Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1. This guide will have No Risks of bricking or harming your Oppo K1. This will be the easiest method to Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1 as I have shown you two different methods to install a custom ROM on Oppo K1 first one is by using TWRP Recovery and the second one is by using CWM Recovery.

About Oppo K1

This Oppo K1 is having 6.41 Inch Full HD+ AMOLED Screen in 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio. This device is powered by a Snapdragon 660 Processor which is an Octa-Core Processor and it has the Adreno 512 GPU. It comes with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of Internal Storage. It has In-Display Fingerprint Scanner.

On talking about the camera it’s a dual rear-facing camera 16 MP and 2MP for depth sensing and the front-facing camera is a 25MP  shooter. It has a Non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh battery. It also has all the required sensors like Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass. This device is priced at 210 EUR.

Also Read: How To Root Oppo K1

What Is Custom ROM?

Custom ROM is a modified version of the ROM. Custom ROM comes with lots of cool features and customizations that your original ROM does not have. You can install Custom ROM with the help of custom recovery weather its TWRP Recovery Or CWM Recovery.

You can download Custom ROM for your phone from Google. Just type your device model number + Custom ROM different ROM provide different feel and features. so, choose the one which suits your taste. I recommend websites like XDA Developers as they are the most trusted place to download ROM. Any ROM will work as long it is made for your specific device.

Also Read: Unlock Bootloader Of Oppo K1

Advantages Of Installing Custom ROM On Oppo K1

  • You will be able to Remove Bloatware
  • Upgrade Your Phone To Latest Version Of Android
  • Experience New User Interface/ Custom Design
  • You will get lots of customizations

Also Read: Install TWRP Recovery On Oppo K1

Disadvantages Of Installing Custom ROM On Oppo K1

  • Your phone warranty will be void
  • If you missed any steps your phone will be stuck in a boot loop
  • You will not get OTA Updates
  • You have manually Update your phone

Pre Requirements Before You Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1

  • Your phone must have 75% battery available
  • TWRP Recovery or CWM Recovery must be Installed On Your Oppo K1
  • Make Sure To Move Your ROM File To Internal Storage
  • This guide is only for Oppo K1 do not try this method on any other devices. if you try then it can brick your phone
  • Follow Each and every step carefully

Also Read: Install CWM Recovery On Oppo K1

How To Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1 Using TWRP Recovery

  • First off Enable USB Debugging For That Go To Settings >> About Phone >> Now Tap On Build Number 6-7 Times >> Now Go Back >> Go To Advanced Settings >> Developer Options >> Enable USB Debugging
  •  Now Download Custom ROM For Oppo K1 From Google.
  • Move The ROM File To Your Phone Internal Storage
  • Next Power Off Your Device >> After That Boot Into TWRP Recovery

To Boot Into TWRP Recovery Or CWM Recovery Press Volume Down + Power Button At Same Time Until You See The Boot Animation

  • Take Backup Of Your Previous ROM

To Do That Tap On Backup >> Keep It On A Default Setting & Choose Your Storage Type >> After That “Swipe To Backup”

  • Once The Backup Is Done Go Back To Main Menu >> Tap On “Wipe & Swipe To Factory Reset”
  • Go Back >> Again Tap On Wipe >> Advanced Wipe >> Check “System” >> Now “Swipe To Wipe”
  • After That Tap On Home Button >> Tap On Install >> Locate The ROM & Select It >> Now “Swipe To Confirm Flash”
  • That’s It 🙂 You Have Successfully Installed Your Custom ROM On Oppo K1.

How To Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1 Using CWM Recovery

  • First off Enable USB Debugging For That Go To Settings >> About Phone >> Now Tap On Build Number 6-7 Times >> Now Go Back >> Go To Advanced Settings >> Developer Options >> Enable USB Debugging
  •  Now Download Custom ROM For Oppo K1 From Google.
  • Move The ROM File To Your Phone Internal Storage
  • Next Power Off Your Device >> After That Boot Into CWM Recovery

To Boot Into TWRP Recovery Or CWM Recovery Press Volume Down + Power Button At Same Time Until You See The Boot Animation

  • Yo Have To Use Volume UP & Volume Down Buttons To Move Up & Down. And Use Power Button To Select The Options That You Want To Choose.
  • Take Backup Of Your Previous ROM

To Do That Go To Backup & Restore >> And Select Backup To /sdcard >> This Will Backup The Entire Data Of Your Oppo K1.

  • Once That Is Done >> Go Back >> Scroll Down & Select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” >> Select “Yes”
  • Now Scroll Down  >> Select “Wipe Cache Partition” >> Select “Yes”
  • After That Go To “Install Zip” Option >> Select “Choose Zip From /sdcard” >> And Navigate To Place Where You Have Placed Your ROM File >> Select ROM File >> And Select “Yes”
  • It May Takes 10-15 Minutes To Flash The ROM On Your Oppo K1
  • During The Entire Process Do Not Touch Your Device
  • Once The Flashing Process Done >> Go Back >> And Select “Reboot System Now” >> And Select “Yes”
  • That’s It 🙂 You Have Successfully Installed Your Custom ROM On Oppo K1.

Note: The first Boot after flashing the new ROM can take a while it will be slow, it usually takes around 2-3 minutes. If it takes more time then don’t freak let it complete there it will boot.


Also Read: How To Unroot Oppo K1

Final Words: So, that’s the easiest way to Install Custom ROM On Oppo K1. If you want to ask any questions related to Installing Custom ROM On Oppo K1. then make sure to comment down below. We would love to hear from you!

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