Update Galaxy S3 I9300 To Android 7.1.1 Nougat With LineageOS ROM

How to update Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat instructions. Hi guys as we know that Samsung Galaxy S3 will not receive the Android 7.1.1 N update, therefore do not expect any official announcements on your OTA or Samsung KIES features. Because that would be impossible.

And if you want Nougat to run on your Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 phone then you must use the third party ROM designed by Android developers, known as custom ROM, and on this post you will be offered to flash the LineageOS ROM to bring the Android 7.1.1 Nougat on your Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 phone and then enjoy every awesomeness this ROM is offering for your. And I hope you will like it guys. And usual good luck guys.

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And flashing this ROM requires an unlocked bootloader device and have already have CWM or TWRP recovery installed. Remember that flashing a custom ROM is not encouraged by Samsung therefore it will nullify your device's warranty.

Preconditions.

• Make sure you only flash the LineageOS Android 7.1.1 ROM on Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 only and do not try it on any other models.
• Remember that the LineageOS ROM is based on AOSP therefore flashing it requires a bootloader unlocked device.
• Make backups first.
• Be sure that your device's already powered with either CWM or TWRP. Head to this how to install TWRP on any Android device tutorials.
• Of course you are going to need to enable USB debugging mode first.
• Do all the steps written on this post without skipping any steps.
• LineageOS Android 7.1.1 ROM has no Google Apps therefore install them after you install the ROM.
• Do not forget to prepare your computer and a USB cable.
• Charge your device's battery power if it's less.
• Good luck for you guys.

You need to download the following files to your computer.

Download LineageOS Android 7.0 Nougat ROM zip file

Download Gapps zip file for Nougat ROM

How to update Galaxy S3 I9300 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat with LineageOS custom ROM

Well guys follow the updating instructions and all the possible risks are yours to bear and nobody should be taken responsible if anything wrong happen to your device such as brick.

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1. Now connect your Galaxy S3 I9300 to computer using a USB cable and then transfer all the zip files (LineageOS and Google Apps) you downloaded earlier to PC to your Nexus's SD card.
2. Now power off your Galaxy S3 I9300 then unplug it from USB cable.
3. Now enter to the Recovery Mode / TWRP mode.
4. Inside the TWRP mode, perform the following action full data wipe by choosing the Wipe button -> Swipe to Factory Reset button.
   
   
   
5. Now back to the TWRP main menu then you need to tap the Install button. And then choose the Android 7.1.1 LineageOS ROM zip file you previously transferred to your device's storage on step 2.
   
   
   
6. Now confirm the installation by simply swiping the Swipe to Confirm Flash option. You will see the installation will begin.
   
   
7. Once the installation has been completed then repeat the above action to flash the Gapps.
   
   
8. Now you need to tap Wipe cache/dalvik button in case you experience bootloop or other technical problem.
9. Now you need to tap the Reboot System button.
   
   
10. Done.

You did it guys because you have successfully updated your Galaxy S3 I9300 to Android 7.1.1 ROM.

How To Update Galaxy S3 To Android 7.0 Nougat Using CM14.1 ROM

Update Galaxy S3 to Android 7.0 Nougat using CM14.1 ROM. The International Samsung Galaxy S3 is without a doubt, a great smartphone because it was armed with so many stuff that can assist us to undergo our daily live. Because of that, the phone is not left behind by the third-party developers, because it's regarded can handle a tough Android version such as Android 7.0.

Recently we are handed with a news that people behind the CyanogenMod team had released a CM14.1 to deliver the modified Android 7.0 Nougat to Samsung Galaxy S3, and the zip file of the ROM is currently available for any Samsung Galaxy S3's users to download and install for their need.

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However, it's still not yet in the final stage, therefore don't expect it will 100% stable once it's fully installed on your device and some new features of ROM are not included yet. But it's an official nightly build therefore you will get the upcoming OTA updates daily.

Preconditions.

• You need to firstly backup your precious data before starting.
• Make sure that you already have USB debugging mode enabled. (How to enable USB debugging mode on Android).
• Make sure that your device is International Samsung Galaxy S3 and do not apply the guides written here on any other models.
• Your device should already in the unlocked bootloader condition.
• Be sure that you already have installed either CWM or TWRP recovery software on your Samsung Galaxy S3. (How to install TWRP recovery on any Android devices).
• A computer and a USB cable are needed to perform the guides from this post.
• Do not forget to follow the CM14.1 flashing instructions on this post as whole and not to skip any steps.

How to update International Samsung Galaxy S3 to Android 7.0 Nougat with CM14.1 ROM

Follow the guides from this post at your choice, blame none but yourself, if you brick or damage your device..

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1. Now you must download Android 7.1 CM14.1 ROM and Gapps to the computer of yours.
2. Now you need to use your USB cable to connect your device to PC. Once they're connected then transfer all the zip files to your device's SD card.
3. Now power off your Samsung Galaxy S3 then unplug it from USB cable.
4. Now enter to the Recovery Mode / TWRP mode.
5. Inside the TWRP mode, perform the following action full data wipe by choosing the Wipe button -> Swipe to Factory Reset button.
   
   
   
6. Now back to the TWRP main menu then you need to tap the Install button. And then choose the Android 7.0 CM14.1 Nougat ROM zip file you previously transferred to your device's storage on step 2.
   
   
   
7. Now confirm the installation by simply swiping the Swipe to Confirm Flash option. You will see the installation will begin.
   
   
8. Once the installation has been completed then repeat the above action to flash the Gapps.
   
   
9. Now you need to tap Wipe cache/dalvik button in case you experience bootloop or other technical problem.
10. Now you need to tap the Reboot System button.
    
    
11. Done.

You did it my friend because you have updated your Samsung Galaxy S3 to Android 7.0 Nougat using the CM14.1 ROM and now you can enjoy everything that the CM14.1 ROM is offering for you.

Install Android 7.1 Nougat On Galaxy S4 LTE I9505

Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 is awarded with another gift, is the custom ROM that is offering the Android 7.1 Nougat, namely Substratum. Unfortunately the ROM doesn't offer too many joyful, it brings only minor tweaks and enrichment. But you will enjoy battery optimization to keep your device ON longer and Advanced Reboot also Ambient Display again to save your battery life. Substratum is still in Beta. Therefore don't expect too much from it. You are invited to flash it guys.

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Flashing this kind of software to your device will require you to already have either CWM or TWRP recovery installed, doing so will also force you to unlock your device's bootloader, and again your device's warranty will be voided as the unavoidable consequence.

But in regard of testing and finding the best Android Nougat based custom for your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE then there is no wrong for taking the risk. But of course the choice is yours to take. You are the decision maker of what to do to your device. My part is only sharing the guides. Okey?

Preconditions.

• Make backups before starting the guides.
• Don't forget to enable your device USB debugging mode.
• Be sure you follow all the steps written on this post and don't get sleepy and skip any steps.
• Prepare your computer and a USB cable, if you don't have ones, borrow from friends.
• Gapps are included in the ROM zip file.

How to update Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 to Android 6.0.1 Norma N7 Custom ROM Tutorials

Your warranty will be voided. Perform the guides written on the post and all the risks are yours to take.

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1. Download Android 7.1 Substratum ROM to your PC.
2. Now you need to use your USB cable to connect your device to PC. Once they're connected then transfer all the zip files to your device's SD card.
3. Now power off your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 then unplug it from USB cable.
4. Now enter to the Recovery Mode / TWRP mode.
5. Inside the TWRP mode, perform the following action full data wipe by choosing the Wipe button -> Swipe to Factory Reset button.
   
   
   
6. Now back to the TWRP main menu then you need to tap the Install button. And then choose the ROM zip file you previously transferred to your device's storage on step 2.
   
   
   
7. Now confirm the installation by simply swiping the Swipe to Confirm Flash option. You will see the installation will begin.
   
   
8. Once the installation has been completed then repeat the above action to flash the Gapps.
   
   
9. Now you need to tap Wipe cache/dalvik button in case you experience bootloop or other technical problem.
10. Now you need to tap the Reboot System button.
    
    
11. Done.

What can I say, you did it to flash the Android 7.1 Nougat Substratum on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505, now you can check the OS powering your device by heading to the Settings -> About phone -> Find out whether Substratum is there or not guys.

How To Flash Helios Android 7.0 ROM On Galaxy S7 Edge G935F

Hey guys here I would like to share the tutorials on how to update Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935F to Android Nougat using Helios Android 7.0 custom ROM, yes it is a custom ROM comes with Android 7.1 Nougat.

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Why you want to flash this ROM to your device? It is because the ROM is the combination with the official Samsung firmware along with the Grace UI. Within the ROM you will find the Android 7.1 environments and features and then the features added by the ROM's developers.

On this post you will be guided to flash the custom ROM and then enjoy everything offered once it's fully installed. However I must remind you that flashing this kind of ROM requires you to firstly unlock your device's bootloader because it's an AOSP based custom ROM.

Preconditions and information.

• Your device bootloader must already be unlocked.
• You already installed CWM or TWRP recovery. On this post I use TWRP recovery. Learn to install it from the tutorials here; how to install TWRP recovery on Android.
• Your both computer and a USB cable should already be ready to use.
• Be sure that you have already enabled USB debugging mode.
• Charge your device battery power if it's less power.
• Your device's warranty will be voided for installing this ROM.
• Helios custom is not armed with Gapps therefore install the Google apps separately.
• Make backups first before proceeding.
• All the steps on this post should be followed as whole.

How to update Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935F to Android 7.1 With Helios Android 7.0 custom ROM

Your warranty will be voided. Perform the guides written on the post and all the risks are yours to take.

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1. Download G93X-Helios-Nougat-v3.zip and Gapps to your PC.
2. Now you need to use your USB cable to connect your device to PC. Once they're connected then transfer all the zip files to your device's SD card.
3. Now power off your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935F then unplug it from USB cable.
4. Now enter to the Recovery Mode / TWRP mode.
5. Inside the TWRP mode, perform the following action full data wipe by choosing the Wipe button -> Swipe to Factory Reset button.
   
   
   
6. Now back to the TWRP main menu then you need to tap the Install button. And then choose the ROM zip file you previously transferred to your device's storage on step 2.
   
   
   
7. Now confirm the installation by simply swiping the Swipe to Confirm Flash option. You will see the installation will begin.
   
   
8. Once the installation has been completed then repeat the above action to flash the Gapps.
   
   
9. Now you need to tap Wipe cache/dalvik button in case you experience bootloop or other technical problem.
10. Now you need to tap the Reboot System button.
    
    
11. Done.

You have done all the necessary steps to flash the Helios ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935F now you can enjoy all the goodies within. If you have any questions. Don't be shy to ask.

How To Update Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F To Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Hey guys here we will discuss about how to update Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F to  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow by flashing Norma N7 custom ROM. Those of you who are fans of the Norma N7 custom ROM should regard this post as a good news.

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Norma N7 comes with all the features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 firmware. Therefore you can find and taste what it's like to have the Note 7's features running on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the post you are perusing now will guide you through the entire processes to flash the custom ROM.

One thing you should know that flashing this kind of modified ROM requires you to have the CWM or TWRP recovery installed, that means you should already one of the recoveries on your device, that's of course will nullify your device's warranty.

Preconditions and information.

• Make sure you already unlocked the bootloader of your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F device.
• Make sure you already have installed TWRP recovery. You haven't guys? Then please to larn it from here; how to install TWRP recovery on Android.
• Prepare your computer and a USB cable.
• Don't forget to also enable USB debugging mode.
• If your device's battery power is less then charge it first.
• Flashing this kind of ROM will void your warranty.
• Norma N7 custom ROM comes with Gapps.
• This is a recommended advise, make backups guys, don't you skip this one.
• Follow all the steps and don't you skip any steps.

How to update Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F to Android 6.0.1 Norma N7 Custom ROM Tutorials

Your warranty will be voided. Perform the guides written on the post and all the risks are yours to take.

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1. Download Norma v10.zip and Gapps to your PC.
2. Now you need to use your USB cable to connect your device to PC. Once they're connected then transfer all the zip files to your device's SD card.
3. Now power off your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F then unplug it from USB cable.
4. Now enter to the Recovery Mode / TWRP mode.
5. Inside the TWRP mode, perform the following action full data wipe by choosing the Wipe button -> Swipe to Factory Reset button.
   
   
   
6. Now back to the TWRP main menu then you need to tap the Install button. And then choose the ROM zip file you previously transferred to your device's storage on step 2.
   
   
   
7. Now confirm the installation by simply swiping the Swipe to Confirm Flash option. You will see the installation will begin.
   
   
8. Once the installation has been completed then repeat the above action to flash the Gapps.
   
   
9. Now you need to tap Wipe cache/dalvik button in case you experience bootloop or other technical problem.
10. Now you need to tap the Reboot System button.
    
    
11. Done.

Great job my friend because the Norma N7 custom ROM was successfully installed that means you have managed to update your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. That is great. You should tell your friend about this post. See you again in my next posts.

Update Galaxy S5 LTE G900F To Android 7.1 Nougat With AOSPExtended ROM

How to update Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F to Android 7.1 Nougat will be discussed and this post is dedicated to users who have the said phone and wish to upgrade their existing OS to the Android 7.1 Nougat. But keep in mind that the update we are talking about is unofficial, that means the ROM you will flash to your smartphone is not a firmware or is not released by Samsung itself. The ROM name is AOSPExtended offering the Android 7.1 Nougat for the Galaxy S5 LTE G900F.

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The AOSPExtended is not yet pefect but it's still in under progress and the immediate bug you will notice once this ROM is installed is 1080p video recording doesn't work well. You are invited to flash the ROM and follow the full instructions written on this post. But keep in mind doing so will nullify your device's existing warranty.

But before we go into the instructions I would like to invite you to read the features that this ROM is offering for you.

• DUI(Fling/Pulse/Smartbar).
• Substratum Theme Engine.
• -nbuilt SuperSU.
• Privacy Guard.
• Expanded Desktop.
• Dashboard suggestions/summaries (Enable/Disable).
• Statusbar Clock/Date customization.
• Statusbar Traffic Indicators.
• Notification count.
• Dt2s on Statusbar.
• QS quick pulldown.
• QS Brightness Slider(Enable/Disable).
• QS Tiles Animations.
• Force expand notifications(Enable/Disable).
• Immersive Mode messages(Enable/Disable).
• Flashlight Notifications.
• Immersive Recents.
• Toast icon.
• MediaScanner behaviour on boot.
• Heads up Notifications(Enable/Disable).
• Power Menu Customizations.
• Additional Battery Saver steps.
• Volume Rocker tweaks(Wake/Music seek/Keyboard cursor control/Swap in landscape mode).

Preconditions.

• Make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F's bootloader is already unlocked.
• You need to already install either CWM or TWRP recovery for flashing the ROM zip file.Remember that installing this ROM zip (Install TWRP on Android).
• Backup guys backup first before doing anything.
• Enable USB debugging mode of your Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F too.
• Remember that all the instructions written here must be followed as whole.
• Your device's battery power should be sufficient to perform the instructions from this post.
• Follow all the instructions on this post but all the risks are yours to bear.
• Gapps are not included therefore you will need to install them separately.
• Good luck guys.

These files below must be downloaded to your device and do not extract them.

• AospExtended-v1.2-klte-20161122-0048-OFFICIAL.zip.
• Gapps.

How to update Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F to Android 7.1 Nougat using AOSPExtended custom ROM

Follow the instructions written on this post but all the possible risks are yours to bear.

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1. Now use your USB cable to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F to computer.
2. When the devices are connected then you need to transfer the files to computer.
3. After that you must disconnect your phone from computer.
4. Turn off your smartphone then turn it on again to boot into the CWM recovery.
5. Within CWM recovery then you need to select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
   
   
6. After that, you must choose the Wipe Cache Partition. Continue your step by selecting the Wipe Dalvik Cache.
   
   
   
   
   
7. And then choose the Install Zip From SD Card -> Choose Zip From SD Card to further search the AOSPExtended Android 7.1 Nougat ROM on your smartphone.
   
   
   
   
   
8. Now back to the main menu then choose the *****Go Back***** -> Reboot System Now.
   
   
9. Reboot the phone.
10. Done.

Great because you have successfully updated your Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F to Android 7.1 Nougat using the AOSPExtended custom ROM. You can check it via Settings -> About Phone -> See what is OS running on your device now. See you again in my next post guys. Good luck all.

How To Update Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 To Android 7.1 Nougat With CM14.1 ROM

Samsung has stopped giving support for the latest Android versions to the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300, so with that fact in hand, do not expect for the official Android Nougat will come knocking on your door. Because it won't be happening. However you can point your eyes to another options, such as custom ROMs. This unofficial software will deliver the Nougat to your device. And yes you can update your beloved  Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 to Android 7.1 Nougat by simply flashing the famous CM14.1 ROM.

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The CM14.1 is still in progess, therefore don't expect any perfection on it, instead you should expect bugs or issues within the ROM. But in overall the ROM is not too dissapointing. Therefore I share about it on my blog.

If you are interested then I invite you to give the CM14.1 ROM a try, and taste yourself whether the ROM deserves to be your daily drivers. Or else then you can always remove it. That's the great thing about having an Android based device. We are free to do anything to our device. Am I right?

Preconditions.

• You must only install this ROM only if you own the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300/
• Be sure your device bootloader is already unlocked.
• You need to have the CWM or TWRP recovery installed.
• Make necessary backups before starting.
• Enable USB debugging mode because it's needed.
• Don't forget to follow the entire steps without you skip even one single step.
• There is no Gapps in the ROM therefore you need to install it separately.
• Be sure your device's battery power is sufficient to perform the flashing instructions.
• Your device warranty will be nullified for flashing this kind of custom ROM.

Grab the following zip files and store them to your computer.

• CM-14.1-20161122-UNOFFICIAL-i9300.zip.
• Gapps.

How to update Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 to Android 7.1 Nougat using CM14.1 custom ROM

Follow the instructions written on this post but all the possible risks are yours to bear.

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1. Now use your USB cable to connect your Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 to computer.
2. When the devices are connected then you need to transfer the files to computer.
3. After that you must disconnect your phone from computer.
4. Turn off your smartphone then turn it on again to boot into the CWM recovery.
5. Within CWM recovery then you need to select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
   
   
6. After that, you must choose the Wipe Cache Partition. Continue your step by selecting the Wipe Dalvik Cache.
   
   
   
   
   
7. And then choose the Install Zip From SD Card -> Choose Zip From SD Card to further search the CM14.1  Android 7.1 Nougat ROM on your smartphone.
   
   
   
   
   
8. Now back to the main menu then choose the *****Go Back***** -> Reboot System Now.
   
   
9. Reboot the phone.
10. Done.

Great job guys! Because you already updated your beloved Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 to the Android 7.1 Nougat by successfully flashing the CM14.1 ROM and if you have any questions then reveal them on the provided comment area below and see you again in my next posts.