We are focusing today on Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge since S7 owners are getting some envious vibes with the S8 launch. (Don't point at me!) Our devices may no longer be the "latest flagships," but it certainly doesn't mean we can't flaunt them with the latest wallpapers and software updates. You can check out this guide for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. In this post, we will help you update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.2 Nougat based crDroid custom ROM. The ROM not only brings you the latest Nougat flavorbut also offers a super long list of features.

crDroid Android 7.1.2 Nougat features

LineageOS - all mods and features

StatusBar:NetworkTraffic

StatusBar: SU icon toggle

StatusBar: Ticker

StatusBar: Hide/Show icons

StatusBar: BatteryBar customization

StatusBar:Batterystyles

StatusBar: Tap to Sleep

StatusBar:Clockstyles

StatusBar: crDroid logo customization

QuickSettings: Tiles customization

QuickSettings: Brightness slider toggle

QuickSettings: Optional brightness icon

QuickSettings: Vibrate onTouch

QuickSettings:WiFieasy toggle

QuickSettings:Bluetootheasy toggle

QuickSettings:Dataeasy toggle

Navigation: Toggle navbar

Navigation: PIE navigation

Navigation: DUI - SmartBar / Fling Toggle

Navigation: Pulse -smartvisualization

Notifications:Powernotification controls

Notifications: Force expanded notifications

Notifications: Toggle immersive mode messages

LockScreen:Screenshortcuts

LockScreen: Toggle longpress forscreenshortcuts

LockScreen: Swipe shortcuts

LockScreen: Toggle media cover art

LockScreen: Toggleclock

LockScreen: Toggle date

LockScreen: Togglealarm

LockScreen: Tap to sleep

LockScreen: Toggle longpress torch

LockScreen: Cutomize number of notifications

LockScreen: Togglepowermenu for secure lockscreen

Recents: Immersive Recents

Recents: Hiddenapps

Recents: Toggle OmniSwitch as default Recents

Sound: Toggle screenshotsound

Sound: Live customization for number of volume steps

Sound: Less frequent notification sounds

Sound: DND customizations

Miscellaneous:ClockWidget

Miscellaneous: Toggle suggestions on Settings dashboard

Miscellaneous: Toggle summaries in Settings

Miscellaneous: Toggle auto-startmusic playeronheadsetdetection

Settings/Display: ExpandedDesktopcustomization

Settings/Sound: Increasing Ringtone

12NewQuick Settings Tiles including Caffeine mode, ExpandedDesktopand Sync.

Settings/Security: Quick PIN/Password Unlock

Default sounds from latestNexusimage.

OMS support.

Stability and performance improvements.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.2 Nougat ROM

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S7 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 must berooted, unlocked and installed with a recovery tool likeTWRP (developer preferred) orCWM.Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note:The ROM is in development.For thecomplete changelog, bugs, and more detailsvisit the XDAthread. For support, visit the developer's Google Plusspace.

How to update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.2 Nougat crDroid

Required files:download crDroid for Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F and save it on your computer. Do not extract contents. Also, downloadGapps.

Connect yourGalaxyS7 to 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.Boot it intorecovery mode: switch the phone on while pressing and holdingVolume Up+Home+Powerbuttonssimultaneously.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 crDroid custom firmwareand confirm the installation process.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourGalaxyS7 into the new custom ROM. First boot may takea fewminutes.

Don't forget to share your experience with crDroid Android 7.1.2 custom ROM with our readers. We'd love to hear about your favorite Galaxy S7 ROMs too.