AOKP Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom firmware is now available for Samsung Galaxy S6 model G920F. The ROM is getting some amazing reviews for its stability and performance enhancements. Follow this guide for links and steps to update Galaxy S6 G920F to Android 7.1.1 Nougat based unofficial AOKP custom ROM.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S6 G920F to Android 7.1.1 AOKP

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S6 G920F 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 otherAndroidandSamsungdevices.

Steps toupdate Galaxy S6 G920F to Android 7.1.1 Unofficial AOKP ROM

Required files: download UnofficialAOKP Android 7.1.1 custom 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.Boot it intorecovery mode: switch the phone on while pressing and holdingVolume Up+Home+Powerbuttonssimultaneously.Perform wipe data tasks: from recovery menu, go to Wipe> Advanced Wipe>check everything except "InternalStorage".From TWRP recovery menu, select "Install" > locate the Unofficial AOKP Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom ROM for file Galaxy S6and swipe to confirm the flashing process.Repeat the above step to flash GApps (optional). Developer suggests OpenGapps.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourGalaxyS6 G920F into the new custom ROM. You might have to reboot your device 2-3 times to get smoother and fast performance.

Let us know about your experience with this custom firmware based on the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat. For more details and support, please visit thisXDA thread.