Can I install a new operating system on my Android phone?

A new ROM can bring you the latest version of Android before your manufacturer does, or it can replace your manufacturer-modded version of Android with a clean, stock version. Or, it can take your existing version and just beef it up with awesome new features—it’s up to you.

How do I get the latest version of Android on my old phone?

As a result, you don’t get the latest features launched on latest Android operating systems. If you have a two year old phone, chances are that it’s running an older OS. However there is way to get the latest Android OS on your old smartphone by running a custom ROM on your smartphone.