Having already shared with you a few Android 7.0 based custom ROMs for your Galaxy S5, it's time for you to update your SGS5 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. AOKP based Android 7.1.1 custom ROM is now available for a fast and stable experience. Here are all the steps to update Galaxy S5 to Android 7.1.1 AOKP custom firmware.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S5 to Android 7.1.1 ROM

Download and installUSB driversforSamsung Galaxy S5 G900F.Enable USB debugging mode from developer menu.You should have acustom recovery toollike TWRP or CWM installed on your deviceBackup any important data before going forward for the tutorial.Ensure that yourSamsung Galaxy S5 G900F carries more than 70% of charge.

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How to update Galaxy S5 to Android 7.1.1 AOKP ROM

Required file: download AOKP Android 7.1.1 ROMand copy the zip file to your SD card

Reboot your SGS5into Recovery modeby pressing and holding down theVolume Up,HomeandPowerkeys until the screen flashes. After a few seconds,yourphone will enter recovery mode.Once in the recovery mode, take a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM. This is necessary to enable you to recover your current ROM if you don't like the new firmware. In order to perform a backup, selectBackup and Restore>Backupagain. Go back to main recovery menu after backup is complete.Now,selectwipe data/factory reset>Yesto confirm your action. Wait for a few minutes until the phone wipes your data. Then,go back to CWM recovery menu andWipe Cache Partitionand thenWipe Dalvik Cachetoo.Selectinstall zip fromsdcard>choose a zip from SD card. Locate the custom ROM and select it by pressing thePowerbutton. Confirm installation by selectingYes. The ROM installation will now begin.Repeat the above steps to install Gapps.When done,go back to the main recovery menu and selectreboot system nowto reboot your S5 to the latest firmware.

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