You can now easily install Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Galaxy S7 SM-G935F using crDroid Custom ROM. The crDroid custom ROM is based on the latest Android 7.1.2 and is packed with all the new features, tweaks and customization options. The crDroid is extremely smooth and it performs butterly smooth on Galaxy S7. If you own a Galaxy S7 SM-G935F and want to install Android 7.1.2 Nougat on the device then follow our detailed Android guide but before proceeding any further we need to remind our readers that this ROM is a custom ROM and is not officially announced by Samsung. In order to install this ROM, your device needs to be rooted and have a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM installed.
If you are ready and want to install Android 7.1.2 on Galaxy S7 SM-G935F then follow the steps below but before proceeding we would recommend you to take a complete backup of your device.
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Note:
This Android 7.1.2 update guide is only for Galaxy S7 variant Galaxy S7 SM-G935F. Please don’t try it on other variants. Verify your device model by going to Settings > About Phone. If your model number is G935F then it’s time to proceed further.
Warning:
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Pre-requisites:
- Make sure you have created a full backup of your device including your personal photos and videos.
- Your device should have more than 60 percent or higher battery to prevent any unexpected shutdowns during the update process.
- You have enabled USB Debugging on your Samsung Galaxy S7. You can enable it by navigating to Settings > Developer Options > Check USB Debugging option.
- You have installed the latest Galaxy S7 USB Drivers.
Required Files:
Download crDroid Android 7.1.2 Custom ROM for Galaxy S7
How to Flash Android 7.1.2 Nougat crDroid on Galaxy S7:
Step 1: Download the Android 7.1.2 Nougat crDroid Custom ROM for Galaxy S7 SM-G935F and place the file in any folder.
Step 2: Now connect the device to your PC using the USB cable and mount its memory storage.
Step 3: Now copy the crDroid Android 7.1.2 Custom ROM and paste it in the root directory of your SD card.
Step 4: Now disconnect the S7 and power it off to boot into Recovery Mode.
Step 5: Now power on the device while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power button at the same time to boot into Recovery Mode.
Step 6: Once you are in Recovery Mode, perform wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache. You can find ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’ in the advanced menu.
Step 7: Once done, go back in the main recovery menu and choose ‘Install zip from SD Card’.
Step 8: Now choose the Android 7.1.2 Custom ROM zip file which you have transferred in the root directory of your SD card. Select the ROM zip file using the Power button and confirm the installation process.
Step 9: The installation process will take some time to complete. Once installation is completed, Go back to the main Recovery Menu and reboot your device by selecting ‘Reboot System Now’.
That’s it. You have successfully installed Android 7.1.2 Android Nougat crDroid Custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy S7. If you have any questions or stuck at any point do let us know in the comments.