Hi All,
I'm running CM7. I was thinking of updating my ROM to this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350492
I have a HTC Sensation (not HTC Sensation XE). I was wondering if the following steps would work for me
Steps to install:
1. Full wipe
2. Install the ROM file (HyperNonSense ICS v4.zip) through recovery
3. Boot the ROM
4. When booted, just reboot and go back into recovery
5. Flash the 2nd file (HNS_ICS_Step2.zip)
6. Reboot and now all themeing/setiings/statusbar will be OK.
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I ask because CM7 is on Android 2.3.7 whereas this ROM is on 4.0.3.
Thanks very much.
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How do i flash [ROM][03 APR]COREDROID SENSATION XE & 4G v5.1 [ICS][SENSE 3.6][FAST|SMOOTH] ONLINE! on my htc sensation 4g? what kernel is the best for it? and can i get the step by step process? pls i want this rom so much >.<
I would stary by looking in the HTC Sensation forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1109
Check out the stickies.
How to
1) Pick a Kernel and a rom and put on an SD
2) Get Clockwork Mod Recovery
3) Boot into recovery mode and nandroid backup
4) Wipe everything if the rom calls for it
5) Install rom from the SD
6) Install kernel from SD
7) Reboot
-General procedure
-> Most rom post will link you to kernels + how to
Hi Everyone,
Just doing a sanity check. I have just made my stock GB sensation 4g (t-mobile) S-OFF using revolutionary and choose not to install a recovery. My phone is working fine after reboot.
My next plan is T-mobile ICS update.
Questions
1) If I download the update OTA will I be able to undo later and choose a custom rom? if yes how?
2) Same as Q1 but what if i FIRST install "4EXT Recovery Control" before the OTA?
3) If instead (of 1 and 2) install "4EXT Recovery Control" and then install the rooted ZIP of the t-mobile update what radio and RLL do I need to install and where do I get those?
4) If I proceed with 3 and then choose to flash a "pure" ICS custom ROM what are people thinking of the new ICS Tmobile wifi-calling app APK install on these more custom roms ? - i.e. how stable is it?
Many thanks !
Aside: I ask not only for myself but also for x3 other people with (stock GB) Sensation 4G's that I will help out with.
For others, here were my steps so far for S-OFF:
1. Download v1.1 tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497404 and run.
2. Install HTC drivers.
3. Remove battery from phone. Put battery back in. hold down power+ VOL DOWN – wait until boot screen.
note down HBOOT version number. Then reboot phone
4. Use tool to start “revolutionary s-off method”, make a note of the serial number in the key prompt.
5. Connect phone and select htc sync mode
6. Go to: http://revolutionary.io/ and chose windows download so you can unlock a beta key.
7. Enter the serial number from the console and copy your beta key (CASE SENSITIVE)
8. Paste beta key into console and hit enter
9. Choose NO to clock work recovery
10. Reboot phone
htcsens2 said:
1) If I download the update OTA will I be able to undo later and choose a custom rom? if yes how?
Yes, by flashing a custom recovery with a PG58IMG.zip and then flashing the rom with recovery. This will work with ICS roms, but if you want to go back to GB then there's a little more involved.
2) Same as Q1 but what if i FIRST install "4EXT Recovery Control" before the OTA?
The OTA will fail if you do not have stock recovery.
3) If instead (of 1 and 2) install "4EXT Recovery Control" and then install the rooted ZIP of the t-mobile update what radio and RLL do I need to install and where do I get those?
This is the stock firmware for TMOUS ICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656413
4) If I proceed with 3 and then choose to flash a "pure" ICS custom ROM what are people thinking of the new ICS Tmobile wifi-calling app APK install on these more custom roms ? - i.e. how stable is it?
It's not reported to work well with AOSP roms.
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Anwers in RED...
GROGG88 said:
Anwers in RED...
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Thank you !
I have a follow up (noob) question:
Status:
Stock GB with S-OFF (see above)
I have purchased and installed Ext4 control.
I have purchased and installed titanium backup pro.
I have installed busybox app.
4) All of the above require root before I can use them. All of the guides for root I have seen instruct me to install Clockwork Mod. If I do that (install CWM, get root, set CID to 111111 etc.) will I then have issues using EXT4 control? anything to be aware of?
5) Suggestions for how to proceed to get the rooted t-mobile ICS on and matching radio?
Thank you.
Aside: I now helped get one more sensation to S-OFF (2 of 4) , 2 more to go.
htcsens2 said:
Thank you !
I have a follow up (noob) question:
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Ok, I have now got Clockwork mod on my phone.
I somewhat followed : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
actual steps:
1) Isntall CWM 5.2 from the "Sensation_All-In-One_Toolkit_v1.1" (phone connected on usb and in htc sync mode.
2) rebooted
3) copied "PG58IMG.zip" to the rood of my sd card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=706572&d=1314848127
4) remove battery, re-install, hold down power+ vol DOWN until boot menu. Press volume UP to install the .ZIP
5) rebooted
6) REMOVED "PG58IMG.zip" to the rood of my sd card
7) copied "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to the root of my SD card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=670828&d=1311991644
8) remove battery, re-install, hold down power+ vol DOWN until boot menu.
9) selected recovery, select choose zip form sd card. scroll down and find "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip". apply that update.
Aside: I tired twice and both times the install ended with an error 0. However on reboot I do have superuser (SU) shortcut in apps draw and it does work.
10) Reboot
11) Look for superuser app on phone. load it.
12) Run busybox app (installed previousl) and install busy box.
13)Run titanium back up pro and start backing up EVERYTHING.
Next is Super CID .....
Sorry I didn't get back to you right away. It looks like you got it all figured out though.
Flash 4ext recovery from the app you downloaded for 4ext. Be sure to make a backup of your stock Rom once you flash 4ext
Sent from my sensational sensation 4g
GROGG88 said:
Sorry I didn't get back to you right away. It looks like you got it all figured out though.
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Yep. All working on routed tmobile ics
I will post my full noob guide tonight
Thanks everyone :-D
Btw wifi hotspot tethering seems to work strange????
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA
Newbie here, first time want to flash custom rom.
I want to flash CyanogenMod 10.1.2 | Jellybean 4.2.2 - KANG. But i not sure the step and the file need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520
I had download the files:
1.) "cm-10.1-20130720-Albinoman887-pyramid.zip"
2.) "gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip"
3.) "ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip"
, so this three files is needed right? The kernel file is number 3? or?
I'm using Htc sensation with S-off and rooted. current phone using stock ROM and stock Kernel.
alexyong92 said:
Newbie here, first time want to flash custom rom.
I want to flash CyanogenMod 10.1.2 | Jellybean 4.2.2 - KANG. But i not sure the step and the file need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520
I had download the files:
1.) "cm-10.1-20130720-Albinoman887-pyramid.zip"
2.) "gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip"
3.) "ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip"
, so this three files is needed right? The kernel file is number 3? or?
I'm using Htc sensation with S-off and rooted. current phone using stock ROM and stock Kernel.
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Hi,
Make a nandroid and backup your phone first.
Wipe clean in recovery(Data,cacheand dalvik)
Flash the ROM and Gapps first, and boot up.
Let the ROM settle for a while,then flash the new kernel.
malybru said:
Hi,
Make a nandroid and backup your phone first.
Wipe clean in recovery(Data,cacheand dalvik)
Flash the ROM and Gapps first, and boot up.
Let the ROM settle for a while,then flash the new kernel.
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So this is the kernel i need right? ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip
alexyong92 said:
So this is the kernel i need right? ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip
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You don't "need" a new kernel. After a nandroid, do a full wipe except sdcard and flash rom and gapps, since you're coming from ics.
However, if you're dissatisfied with the kernel provided with the rom, then go ahead and flash that too.
JAM THAT THANKS BUTTON.
Happy to help.
alexyong92 said:
So this is the kernel i need right? ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip
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Hi,
IIRC the Chronic kernel is included in the ROM.
Check after you have installed the ROM.
It is listed in settings/about phone.
I want to install jellyfirebean rom on my desire s. its unlocked and i installed 4ext recovery. but i didn't root. This rom needs to root? Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171105
raiddx said:
I want to install jellyfirebean rom on my desire s. its unlocked and i installed 4ext recovery. but i didn't root. This rom needs to root? Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171105
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so your desire s is s-on unlock.
the steps are
1. full wipe except sd card
2. flash rom
3. flash gapps
4. optional - flash beats and fix permission (u dont have to do this unless you want to,i usually just skip this,my mp3 are low in quality and my headphones are cheap)
5. reboot into fastboot - flash boot.img
6. reboot phone
more details can be found here.
cheers
edit : do make a nandroid backup just incase u wish to go back to the old rom.
rmb to backup your sms,contact,apps,games,data,etc
ok thanks. well my kernel version is 3.0.16-gce03037 [email protected]#1
is it compatible with rom?
Every rom has built in kernel (boot.img) no need to worry. Just follow instructions above.
Hi
This the first time I wanna try a custom rom in my device. Seems rocket science to me . My device is 3 years old now. Well outside warranty. I do not wish to buy a new device, just improve this one.
I have chosen to go with android revolution hd 7.3. I am currently using stock rom with gingerbread. Here are few questions I would like to be answered.
1. How safe is this custom rom flashy vlashy.
2. I use custom battery from anker. Will it be safe for me to flash custom rom.
3. Although there is a nest android revolution hd 7.3 thread post, I would like a step by step guide to flashing android revolution hd rom for HTC sensation for newbie/dummies.(that's me)
Answers are thanked in advance.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app
rajdeeprath said:
Hi
This the first time I wanna try a custom rom in my device. Seems rocket science to me . My device is 3 years old now. Well outside warranty. I do not wish to buy a new device, just improve this one.
I have chosen to go with android revolution hd 7.3. I am currently using stock rom with gingerbread. Here are few questions I would like to be answered.
1. How safe is this custom rom flashy vlashy.
2. I use custom battery from anker. Will it be safe for me to flash custom rom.
3. Although there is a nest android revolution hd 7.3 thread post, I would like a step by step guide to flashing android revolution hd rom for HTC sensation for newbie/dummies.(that's me)
Answers are thanked in advance.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app
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since you are on gingerbread firmware you can S-OFF easily your device by following this method
http://revolutionary.io/
then after S-OFF flash 3.33 universal firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
so in order to flash ARHD ROM 7.3 you will need ics firmware
note: follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
after flashing 3.33 fimrware your current rom won't boot
don't panic because you have now ics firmware and your rom is gingerbread
the next step is to flash a custom recovery
follow only step 2 from here(flashing a recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
after flashing 4ext recovery the only thing you have to do is:
put your rom.zip(ARHD ROM 7.3)in your sdcard
boot to 4ext recovery
make a nandroid just in case
format all partitions except sdcard
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
navigate to the rom.zip and flash it
done
BEFORE starting anything install in your pc sdk tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
install htc drivers
enable usb debugging mode from settings
.
rzr86 said:
since you are on gingerbread firmware you can S-OFF easily your device by following this method
http://revolutionary.io/
then after S-OFF flash 3.33 universal firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
so in order to flash ARHD ROM 7.3 you will need ics firmware
note: follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
after flashing 3.33 fimrware your current rom won't boot
don't panic because you have now ics firmware and your rom is gingerbread
the next step is to flash a custom recovery
follow only step 2 from here(flashing a recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
after flashing 4ext recovery the only thing you have to do is:
put your rom.zip(ARHD ROM 7.3)in your sdcard
boot to 4ext recovery
make a nandroid just in case
format all partitions except sdcard
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
navigate to the rom.zip and flash it
done
BEFORE starting anything install in your pc sdk tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
install htc drivers
enable usb debugging mode from settings
.
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Sorry I have a little cold feet towards all this. I will reassemble what I understood so far. Please help me check it up thoroughly, since I don't want to be stuck in between while doing it.
Step 1:
BEFORE starting anything install in your pc sdk tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
install htc drivers
enable usb debugging mode from settings
--- since I am a android developer I have eclipse and android SDK installed. Is that what you means ? And I has also installed HTC sync so I have HTC drivers as well. Should I remove HTC sync and install drivers from the link provided.
Step 2:
since you are on gingerbread firmware you can S-OFF easily your device by following this method
http://revolutionary.io/
Step 3:
flash 3.33 universal firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
so in order to flash ARHD ROM 7.3 you will need ics firmware
note: follow the instructions to the letter and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
Step 4:
the next step is to flash a custom recovery
follow only step 2 from here(flashing a recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Step 5:
put your rom.zip(ARHD ROM 7.3)in your sdcard
Step 6:
boot to 4ext recovery
---- how ?
Step 7:
make a nandroid just in case
-- what is this ? / how ?
Step 8:
format all partitions except sdcard
--- how ? From where ?
Step 9:
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
navigate to the rom.zip and flash it
-- how ? From where ?
Step 10 :
Complete. Reboot and I have revolution HD running.
--- right ?
Guidance appreciated.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
rajdeeprath said:
Sorry I have a little cold feet towards all this. I will reassemble what I understood so far. Please help me check it up thoroughly, since I don't want to be stuck in between while doing it.
Step 1:
BEFORE starting anything install in your pc sdk tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
install htc drivers
enable usb debugging mode from settings
--- since I am a android developer I have eclipse and android SDK installed. Is that what you means ? And I has also installed HTC sync so I have HTC drivers as well. Should I remove HTC sync and install drivers from the link provided.
Step 2:
since you are on gingerbread firmware you can S-OFF easily your device by following this method
http://revolutionary.io/
Step 3:
flash 3.33 universal firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
so in order to flash ARHD ROM 7.3 you will need ics firmware
note: follow the instructions to the letter and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
Step 4:
the next step is to flash a custom recovery
follow only step 2 from here(flashing a recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Step 5:
put your rom.zip(ARHD ROM 7.3)in your sdcard
Step 6:
boot to 4ext recovery
---- how ?
Step 7:
make a nandroid just in case
-- what is this ? / how ?
Step 8:
format all partitions except sdcard
--- how ? From where ?
Step 9:
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
navigate to the rom.zip and flash it
-- how ? From where ?
Step 10 :
Complete. Reboot and I have revolution HD running.
--- right ?
Guidance appreciated.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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about htc drivers since you have sdk tools installed plus htc sync don't install anything else
check with adb/fastboot command if your device is being recognized by pc
the commands are: adb devices
fastboot devices
the adb command use it when you are on the OS android and the device connected to pc
the fastboot command use it when your device is booted to the bootloader(your hboot screen should say fastboot usb)
if in both cases it shows you the device's imei then you are fine to proceed
step 6: from bootloader you will see the recovery option
navigate with volume buttons and select with power button
step 7: nandroid is a backup of your whole current android system
it backups completely everything
from recovery you will see backup/restore->backup
done
step 8: from recovery go wipe/format->format all partitions except sdcard
step 9: from recovery
the order you put is correct:good:
note: if you want put the rom.zip before starting anything to your sdcard.just to have it there when you reach to the recovery step
Thank you. It will be a while before I start the actual process.(after I stop being courage the cowardly dog).
I am hopeful that all will go well, and that this forum and you will be there to help me if I get stuck somewhere.
Finally can you tell me if overclocked cpu and RAM are a good thing in revolution Hd? I mean from cpu era I remember it was a dangerous thing to do.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app
rajdeeprath said:
Thank you. It will be a while before I start the actual process.(after I stop being courage the cowardly dog).
I am hopeful that all will go well, and that this forum and you will be there to help me if I get stuck somewhere.
Finally can you tell me if overclocked cpu and RAM are a good thing in revolution Hd? I mean from cpu era I remember it was a dangerous thing to do.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app
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you can't overclock ram in android but you can with gpu
for months i used to have overclocked my cpu up to 1836mhz and the gpu up to 320mhz without issues
but i think it is pointless
it just drains more battery
if you want to overclock don't overclock much
don't worry.i will be here
I'm pretty new to it too I just pieced it together and did it and I'm pretty happy with the results using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530073 CM11
Gotta few quirks though not sure if that's the particular rom I'm using or just my inexperience. Damned MTC drivers won't work now..
But they work in 4ext (recovery) ... I guess it's a CM11 problem.
Anyway! It's not that hard man just get 4ext installed then copy over the rom zips to the sdcard and install them from recovery after you've wiped all the data 'cept the sdcard!
The best you can do is trying a custom rom into your phone, you will note the difference, try it man!!! :laugh:
One more thing I noticed when reading up on reviews. Cm 9.1 is a senseless ROM. But compared to android revolution HD it seems to have some issues with battery life and WiFi tethering.
Though wanted to kill sense I will go with android revolution since it is my first time. I guess.
I had called htc customer support earlier because I was having a WiFi sleep issue, wifi sleeps as soon as I turn of screen, resulting in lost sync in audio calls over the web. This is what they told me!!
"Your device is now old by about 3 years or so. Thus there may be incompatibility issues."
Am a newbie but I am not a complete moron. I hate HTC sense / HTC and that stock ROM. But I think the hardware is not to be blamed. Felt like throwing phone at them after hearing that.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
rajdeeprath said:
One more thing I noticed when reading up on reviews. Cm 9.1 is a senseless ROM. But compared to android revolution HD it seems to have some issues with battery life and WiFi tethering.
Though wanted to kill sense I will go with android revolution since it is my first time. I guess.
I had called htc customer support earlier because I was having a WiFi sleep issue, wifi sleeps as soon as I turn of screen, resulting in lost sync in audio calls over the web. This is what they told me!!
"Your device is now old by about 3 years or so. Thus there may be incompatibility issues."
Am a newbie but I am not a complete moron. I hate HTC sense / HTC and that stock ROM. But I think the hardware is not to be blamed. Felt like throwing phone at them after hearing that.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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why not try cm11?
Austerity Measures said:
why not try cm11?
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Man am getting confused!! Am not going to ask which is the best as i have read forum rules. But please suggest me one based on :
1. Basic phone usage should be super smooth
2. if i can get 1080 p recording ?
3. Wifi tethering is a must
4. My wifi sleeps when screen is off thus hangout and all get latency in voice and it becomes horrible. i have to keep screen on for all the time that i talk on internet.
thanks to this forum i already replaced my battery to a anker 1900mah one. So what now ? which rom. By the way i downloaded Revolution HD already. But the next part is the firmware. That page confuses me i cant understand what to download.
rajdeeprath said:
Man am getting confused!! Am not going to ask which is the best as i have read forum rules. But please suggest me one based on :
1. Basic phone usage should be super smooth
2. if i can get 1080 p recording ?
3. Wifi tethering is a must
4. My wifi sleeps when screen is off thus hangout and all get latency in voice and it becomes horrible. i have to keep screen on for all the time that i talk on internet.
thanks to this forum i already replaced my battery to a anker 1900mah one. So what now ? which rom. By the way i downloaded Revolution HD already. But the next part is the firmware. That page confuses me i cant understand what to download.
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just flash 3.33 universal firmware as i told you
after that you can install all of ics and jb roms
avoid anything that says about firmware in any rom thread
since you have 3.32 or 3.33 you are fine to install any ics and jb rom:good:
rajdeeprath said:
Man am getting confused!! Am not going to ask which is the best as i have read forum rules. But please suggest me one based on :
1. Basic phone usage should be super smooth
2. if i can get 1080 p recording ?
3. Wifi tethering is a must
4. My wifi sleeps when screen is off thus hangout and all get latency in voice and it becomes horrible. i have to keep screen on for all the time that i talk on internet.
thanks to this forum i already replaced my battery to a anker 1900mah one. So what now ? which rom. By the way i downloaded Revolution HD already. But the next part is the firmware. That page confuses me i cant understand what to download.
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I'm not sure I've only tried cm11. No clue about voice in sleep and whatnot, haven't tried it. I'm using CM11 with S/ON and firmware 332 all stock settings w/ the kernel. This is the rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530073
Now I see i need to update the kernel!
anyway if you decide to go with that one just get the 3 files from the download links at the bottom of the first post. The rom, the google mini installer, and the kernel and put them all on the sd card and then load up recovery/4ext.. and install each one after wiping everything cept the sdcard. I haven't done anything advanced, this is all pretty simple. Thinking I'll try revolution but if it ain't broke don't fix it!!
I've had nothing but luck with Sultan's Cyanogenmod11 rom on the 3.0 kernel. It has the minimalism of a "pure android" experience without all the bloatware and crazy aftermarket interfaces that I personally feel detract from the android experience.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530073
Just a word of advice is to use the latest RC of 4ext as your recovery to flash Android 4.4 roms due to SELinux being turned on by default. Beyond that, once you have the recovery installed, installing this rom (or any rom really) is just a matter of rebooting to recovery>wiping data/factory reset>flash rom>flash gapps> reboot
Cheers buddy!