It's been a long time since we talked about a good custom firmware. While we keep focusing on flagship ROMs that have been recommended to us by our readers, from time and again, we also share those spotted on the internet. The Galaxy Project appears to be making some name for itself in the industry for offering a clean and speedy Android experience along with a better battery life.This Android Oreo ROM is available for various models of Samsung Galaxy S7, including G930F and G935F.

Features of The Galaxy Project Android Oreo ROM for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Deodexed, ZipalginedFloating MessagesReboot Recovery Button in Power MenuScreen Capture in QuickTogglesCenter clock on the status bar (AROMA option)Fingerprint Unlock on RebootQuick Face Unlock Without Swipe (for Google Smart Lock)Enable Camera Flash until 5% batteryMost bloatware removed from standard Installation (apps that can download via Samsung or Google Stores)Based on Official Samsung O 8.0.0 G930FXXU2ERF4 / G935FXXU2ERF4AMOLED PWM Flicker-Free fix (selectable via MTweaks)WireGuard SupportSwitch between SELinux Permissive or Enforcing (selectable via MTweaks)Activated joystick_xpad SupportAdded Boeffla Wavelock BlockerAdded Extra Configurable WavelocksAdded CPU GovernorsAdded CPU Voltage and Frequency ControlAdded Dynamic FsyncAdded Fake Knox 0x0 (@lyapota)Added Frandom SupportAdded GPU Voltage and Frequency ControlAdded HID Gadget Keyboard / Mouse PatchAdded IO SchedulersAdded Insecure ADBAdded PowersuspendAdded UKSMAdjusted Low Frequencies on CPU to 208MHz / 130MHzAdjusted Max CPU Frequencies 27040MHzDisabled DM_VERITYDisabled Forced File EncryptionDisabled KNOXDisabled TIMADisabled RKPDisabled KAPDisabled RPMBDisabled Secure StorageEnabled 4 Cores can reach highest CPU frequencyEnabled CIFS Filesystem SupportEnabled IP_NF_TARGET_TTLEnabled ISO9660 Filesystem SupportEnabled JOLIET Filesystem SupportEnabled Lockup DetectorEnabled LZ4 supportEnabled NFS Filesystem SupportEnabled NTFS SupportEnabled Software CRC Control (via MTweaks)Enabled UDF Filesystem SupportEnabled ZISOFS Filesystem SupportIncrease Battery Charging Levels (USB Standard = 900, USB Accesory charger = 900, MHL USB =660)Spectrum Support

Prerequisites to install Android Oreo custom ROM on Galaxy S7

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge.Enable USB debugging option on your device:Settings>DevelopmentOptions>USB debugging.Samsung Galaxy S7 must berooted, unlocked and installed with a recovery tool TWRP (link).Your device should be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note:this tutorial is focused on Samsung Galaxy S7 model G930F; do not try this guide on otherAndroid& Samsungdevices. For more details of the ROM, detailed instructions, support and to download it for other S7 variants, visit thisXDAthread.

How toinstall The Galaxy Project Android Oreo custom ROM on Galaxy S7

Required files:download The Galaxy Project Custom ROM for Galaxy S7G930F and save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents. Once downloaded, follow these steps to install this Galaxy S7 ROM:

Connect yourGalaxyS7 or S7 edgeto your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone’s internal memory, NOT the SD Card (according to thedeveloper - proceed at your own risk).Disconnect the USB cord andpower off your Galaxy S7 edge.Boot it into TWRPrecovery mode: switch the phone on while pressing and holdingVolume Up+Home+Powerbuttonssimultaneously.Selectinstallandlocate the custom firmwareand confirm the flashing process.If you want to do a clean install, perform wipe operations before installation of the ROM."After the setup wizard is complete, it's always a good idea to give your phone a restart afterwards as well," ROM developers write.

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News Source: TeamAndroid