Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones were launched in February 2016. It features a 5.10-inch display and is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core processor. Here we will share the list of Best Custom ROM for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The Smartphone comes with an Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box and was later upgraded to an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow within a few days of its launch. Currently, we know that few people would prefer to install Custom ROM to enjoy more features and customizations. Now if you want to enjoy custom ROM, you can try the below given Custom ROM which is stable and fluid to run as a daily driver. To flash a custom ROM for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, your phone r and running custom Recoveries like TWRP or CWM Recovery.
Among all the custom ROMs available for our device, Lineage has been among the oldest player. In its early days, it was known as CyanogenMod and now this ‘lineage’ seems to have been rightly carried forward. Based on the Android Open Source Project, you will be able to welcome a few handy customization options to your device. The ROM isn’t known to offer a plethora of features, rather it maintains an equilibrium with the stability front.
As far as the latest LineageOS 18.1 is concerned, it is based on the latest Android 11 that has just been released. This in turn translates to the user getting blessed with some noteworthy features. These include a separate Conversation section, OneTime Permissions, and the new Notification History. Likewise, there has been the introduction of Chat Bubbles and a native Screen Recorder. The Media Player has now also been moved to the Quick Settings with some handy Media Controls options.
Important Notes!
This ROM will only work on this device, Don’t try this on any other device.
Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.
Requirements!
You must have TWRP Recovery Installed on your device. (Learn here: How to install)
XDA Development Forum: Here!
(☝Check this XDA Forum for Exact Details on how to Install this ROM also check if there’s a patch need to be flash)
▼DOWNLOAD FILES
Download LineageOS 18.1 ROM
Download Recovery Image from Google Drive
Check out which G-App is compatible with your device from Here!
Installation instructions:
Download the latest build , GApps
Reboot to recovery
Wipe system , vendor , data , cache, internal storage.
Flash the latest build & GApps
Reboot
Instructions to Install
1. First Download & Install a Custom Recovery on your device (TWRP is recommended), If you already have installed then skip this step.
2. Download ROM & Gapps .zip file and save it on your device’s internal storage or SD Card.
3. Now Boot your device into TWRP Recovery Mode. (if you don’t know how to boot your device into twrp recovery then you can search it on Google)
4. Now in TWRP create a Nandroid Backup of your device for safer side. If anything goes wrong, you can restore back to your older ROM. (How to Take Nandroid Backup)
5. Now do a Factory Reset of your device, Goto Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select Cache, Dalvik Cache, System, and Data. Then Swipe to Wipe.
6. Now go back to TWRP Main Menu by pressing the Center navigation button.
7. Now Select Install, Locate the ROM zip file and Swipe to Confirm Flash.
8. After the flashing completes, Flash the Gapps in the manner.
9. After Gapps flashing completes, Select Wipe cache/dalvik from the bottom left side of the screen, & Swipe to Wipe.
10. After wipe completes, Click on Reboot System.
That’s it Now you have successfully installed the latest Android on your device, the first boot will take some time so please don’t panic!
If you have any questions regarding the ROM or the installation process, use the comments section below to reach us or contact to XDA forum members from the link above.