Samsung is currently beta testing Android 7.0 Nougat for its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge flagship phones. The company is expected to release the firmware to public in early December. Can't wait? Well, you don't have to. Helios ROM based on Android Nougat is now available for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Here's how to update Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Nougat based custom ROM.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Nougat ROM

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S7 edge G935F as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Enable USB debugging option on your device:Settings>DevelopmentOptions>USB debugging.Samsung Galaxy S7 edge must berooted, unlocked and installed with a recovery tool likeTWRPorCWM.Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note:this tutorial is focused on Samsung Galaxy S7 edge model G935F; do not try this guide on otherAndroid&Samsungdevices. For the complete changelog, support and more details, visit the officialthread.

How to update Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Helios ROM

Required files:download Helios firmwarefor Galaxy S7 edge G935Fand save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents. Also, downloadGoogle Apps Package.

Connect yourGalaxyS7 edgeto your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone’s SD card.Disconnect the USB cord andpower off your Galaxy S7 edge.Boot it intorecovery mode: switch the phone on while pressing and holdingVolume Up+Home+Powerbuttonssimultaneously.Perform aNandroid backupof your current OS:Backupand restore > Backupon ClockworkMod recovery.Perform wipe data tasks: fromrecovery menu, selectwipe data / factory resetand confirm the process.From therecovery menu, selectinstall zip fromsdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.Locate the custom firmwareand confirm the flashing process.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourGalaxyS7 edge G935F into the new custom ROM. First boot may takea fewminutes.

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