If you have been looking forward to enjoyingsome flavors of Samsung's latest Galaxy S7 edge, but can't let your Galaxy S6 go, developers have created a solution just for you. Noble ROM is a Galaxy S7 edge ported custom firmware that brings everything-S7 right on your Samsung Galaxy S6. Several user and developer reports confirm that the Galaxy S7 edge ROMis stable and lag-free and can be used as a daily driver.
Noble ROM - port of official Galaxy S7 firmware
Based on new official G935FXXU1APB9Stockodexframework S7 EdgeFast ROMbootTweaks for battery lifePre-rooted SuperSU 2.70Various Tweak CSC & Build propFloating MessageAdd Advanced Power Menu
Prerequisites to install Galaxy S7 edge ROMon Galaxy S6
Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S6 as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Enable USB debugging option on your device:Settings>DevelopmentOptions>USB debugging.Samsung Galaxy S6 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 S6 model SM-G920F; please do not use this firmware file on otherAndroid&Samsungdevices. The firmware is also available for G925F which you can download from the XDA thread shared at the end of this post.
How to install Galaxy S7 edge ROM on Galaxy S6
Required files: downloadtheNoble ROMAndroid 6.0.1custom firmware for Galaxy S6 and save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents. Also downloadGoogle Apps Package.
Connect yourGalaxyS6to your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone’s SD card.Disconnect the USB cord andpower off your smartphone.Bootintorecovery mode: switch the phone on while pressing and holdingVolume Up+Home+Powerbuttonssimultaneously.Perform wipe data tasks: from recovery menu, selectwipe data / factory resetand confirm the process.From recovery menu, selectinstall zip fromsdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.Locate the Noble custom ROM for Galaxy S6and confirm the flashing process.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourGalaxyS6 into the new custom ROM.
You can now enjoy theported Samsung Galaxy S7 edge stock Android firmware on your Galaxy S6. Don't forget to share your experience with us.
For more details and updates, please visit this XDA thread.