If you are tired of using the same popular custom ROMs for every new Android device that you buy, here is a new custom firmware making waves in the Android forums. Today, we are focusing on a ROM that promises to bring "new" features to an old device. Based on Nougat, Gold Eagle Android 7 ROM for Galaxy S6 brings you a number of exclusive features from Note 7, along with new emoji from iOS. Follow this guide for the list of features, download links, and steps to install Gold Eagle Android 7 ROM for Galaxy S6.

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Gold Eagle Android 7 ROM for Galaxy S6 features

Updated to latest official stock.Latest stable Magisk root V11.1.Build prop tweaks.Added Edge features.BusyBox installer.Added S8 lock screen and clock fonts.Added Applock.Private mode fully working.Updated apps with latest versions.Enabled centered Data usage on status bar.Choose between INTERNATIONAL csc or VoLTE csc.Init.d and SU.d support.My little speakers and earphones audio Boost.Added iOS 10.2 emojis.Added Floating button to camera.Unlock after reboot with fingerprint.Updated Google Apps.Updated Samsung apps.Disabled Signature Check.RomControl.Updated GameOptimizer.Added camera flash on low battery.Fast animations +0x5.Tmo and W8 support (needs confirmations).Added my personal theme.Updated SBrowser, Notes.Set rom to official status.Advanced power menu.S8 lockscreen clock like.RomControl:Added TouchwizHome page transitions.USB Plug/Unplug disable wake up.Emergency Button with a Toggle.Power Off Button with a Toggle.Removed Volume Safe Warning.Added Virtual lock toggle.Added Network speed in status bar.Added Mobile data in power menu.Added Rotation toggle for lock screen.

Prerequisites to flash Android 7 ROM for Galaxy S6G920I

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S6 G920I 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-G920I; please do not try this guide on otherAndroid&Samsungdevices. You can download the links for your own Galaxy S6 model from this developer thread.

Steps to install Gold Eagle Android 7 ROM for Galaxy S6

Required files: downloadthe Gold Eagle custom firmware for your Samsung 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, selectwipe data / factory resetand confirm the process.From the recovery menu, selectinstall zip fromsdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.Locate the Gold Eagle Android 7 ROM for Galaxy S6 and confirm the flashing process.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourGalaxyS6 G920I into the new custom ROM. First boot takes a good 5 minutes so please be patient.