Looking for a beautiful and debloated stock firmware for your Samsung Galaxy S6? XDA developer Aria.A97seems to agree with you. "I wanted an untouched debloated stock ROM," the developer writes. "Odex ROM with no mods!" With their efforts, we now havean ultra debloated ROM with separate Aroma Add-On package that enables users to choose their own pre-installed apps. Follow this guide to install and flash ODEXLite, super debloated and super clean Nougat ROM for Galaxy S6.
ODEXLite Android Nougat ROM for Galaxy S6
June 2017 Security Patch LevelOdexedPre-rooted with MagiskAdded SQLite & BusyboxSafetyNet FixCompletely Removed KnoxZipaligned All AppsMore than 200 pre-installed apps removedUser can choose build.prop and CSC TweaksOption to Zipalign User Apps & Optimize SQLite Databases Every weekOption To Disable Kernel Error CheckingOption To Install ApplockOption To Show Network Speed In Status BarOption To Enable 100% JPEG QualityOption To disable Error ReportingOption To Enable Doze On Google Play ServicesOptional: Install VPN Support, Galaxy Apps, Theme Store & Samsung Account (Now you don't need to download a separate package to install Essential apps)
Prerequisites to flash ODEX Nougat ROM for Galaxy S6
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. You can download this ROM for your own S6 variant too (920I, 925F, and 925I) from this thread.
Steps to install ODEXLite Nougat ROM for Galaxy S6
Required files: download ODEXLite custom firmware for Galaxy S6 and save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents.
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, selectwipe data / factory resetand confirm the process.From recovery menu, selectinstallandchoose zip from sdcard.Locate the ODEX Nougat ROM for Galaxy S6and confirm the flashing process.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourGalaxyS6 G920F into the new custom ROM.
Developer has added the following few steps after flashing your ROM:
Flash Aroma AddonReboot and go into homescreenWait for 30 secondsReboot againOpen Magisk Manager, go to settings, disable Magisk Hide and Re-Enable itNote: Magisk Manager is removed from Play Store. Get it from here
Check Safety Net, it should pass!
Let us know about your experience with this custom firmware based on the latest official Android Nougat release for Samsung Galaxy S6 G920F. For more details, questions, and support, please visit this XDA thread.