Looking to customize your Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone? Over at XDA Developers, a custom ROM authored by a developer named the WOLF unlocks the device and adds a number of new features. For example, flashing this ROM will remove the volume limit on the handset, allowing you to blast your music and other media. The ROM removes pre-pinned Samsung apps and other apps pre-loaded by the Korean manufacturer. Loading the ROM allows you to search using Google or Yandex. If both apps are installed, either one can be opened using the search key. And the ROM also gives you full access to APNs and Internet Sharing.
You can use a stock flasher (as opposed to a street flasher, which is something we all want to avoid seeing) and then perform a hard reset. While the CSC is based on Russian, the default language is English. Also, we need to give you the usual warnings. You really need to know what you're doing here or else you could end up with a Windows Phone paperweight, great for keeping papers from flying off your desk,but not really useful as a phone. Also, once you unlock your phone you will probably lose your warranty.
If you do happen to install the ROM, tell us all about it by posting a comment in the box below!
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