Looking for a stable custom ROM to update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat? Today's featured custom ROM brings your Samsung Galaxy S7 up to the Android 7.1.1 Nougat thanks to the AOKP ROM. Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) is popular for being lightweight and free of bloatware. The AOKP ROM makers also pride themselves in bringing to you some of the coolest features (they equate these to unicorns!).

"You can change almost each and every aspect of theOS, from its looks to the way it functions, with total freedom," they write. "And did we tell you, AOKP helps you make tacos?" Okay, sure... Coming back to our post, here are all the links and steps to update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat AOKP ROM.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.1 AOKP ROM

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F 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).Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note:For thecomplete changelog, bugs, links for your Galaxy S7 model, more details, and support, visit the XDAthread.

How to update Galaxy S7 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat AOKP ROM

Required files:download Nougat AOKPfor Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F (for other variants, go to the above thread) and save it on your computer. Do not extract contents. Also, download GApps.

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 zipand locate the AOKP custom firmware. Confirm the installation process.Repeat the above step to install GApps.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 the lightweight and stable AOKP Android Nougat ROM for Galaxy S7. Is it all that it promises to be? The developer certainly thinks so!