Samsung has not yet provided Android 8.0 Oreo update for Samsung Galaxy S6. If you are an user of Galaxy S6 waiting for Android Oreo update, AOSPExtended ROM is for you.
AOSPExtended ROM is based on Google’s Android Open Source Project. As it has stock base, it is highly reliable Android Oreo ROM for Galaxy S6 and provides smooth performance for daily usage. As the firmware is custom developed, the device is to be rooted and further risks might be involved in installation process. If you are ready to update Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F to Android 8.0 Oreo, do follow the below prerequisites to safeguard your personal data and to ensure successful installation.
PREREQUISITES
- Jan 12, 2019 Given the fact how old the S6 is, it’s understandable Samsung would skip the Android 8.0 update for the device. The Nougat firmware is available for the Galaxy S6, but that’s based on Android.
- Sep 04, 2017 Download Android 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy S6. Download Latest Google Camera v6.2 Mod from Pixel 3 port for Android 9.0 Pie and 8.0/8.1 Oreo Gcam v6.2.030 APK Download Google Camera v6.1 Mod from Pixel 3 ported with Night Sight for Android 8.0 Oreo and 9.0 Pie.
- Jul 26, 2017 Leave a Comment on Samsung’s first official Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware build Download now We all know Samsung is working on its brand new Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware update. The current Android 7.0 Nougat is called Samsung Experience 8.1, whereas, the earlier 6.0.1 Marshmallow is called TouchWiz.
- Jan 12, 2019 Given the fact how old the S6 is, it’s understandable Samsung would skip the Android 8.0 update for the device. The Nougat firmware is available for the Galaxy S6, but that’s based on Android.
Check Device Model Number
Jul 06, 2018 The phone came out of the box with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and later upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat. Finally, Samsung Galaxy S6 started receiving the AOKP custom firmware based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The AOKP 8.1 Oreo for Samsung Galaxy S6 is now available to download. Download and Install AOKP 8.1 Oreo for Samsung Galaxy S6. Jan 31, 2018 Android 8.1 Oreo for Galaxy S6 is now available via custom ROM. The Vidhanth XDA Recognized Contributor for AospExtended ROM V5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo builds. In this article, we will guide you how to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Galaxy S6.
It is vital to check device model number before rooting/unlocking/flashing process to ensure flashing compatible files on the device. The device model number should be Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. If your device model number doesn’t match with mentioned one, do not attempt the tutorial.
Samsung Galaxy S6 USB Drivers
To transfer firmware packages, it is to be connected with PC. For the PC to detect the device, it should have installed Samsung USB drivers. If you’ve not installed previously, download them form below source and install manually.
Steps To Be Considered
- Enable USB debugging on the Samsung Galaxy S6 which lets the device establish a stable connection with computer via USB. You can do it by following the below mentioned path. In latest versions of Android, the Enable Debugging option will be hidden in depth of settings panel. You can follow our guide to enable USB debugging.
- Rooting the device erase entire data on the device including internal SD card. So, make sure you create a backup of entire important data. If you are not familiar with Android backup process, you can refer our guide to Backup Android phone data.
- Make sure the phone’s battery is at least 60% charged at the start up of tutorial. If battery runs off during unlocking process, it may turn your phone into brick. So, charge the device before tutorial.
- If the device bootloader is locked, it is to be unlocked before rooting process. You cannot gain root access unless bootloader is unlocked.
- To install custom ROM’s/Firmware the Galaxy S6 must be rooted and should be installed with Clockworkmod recovery/TWRP recovery. Perform this step if not done previously.
Are you sure you completed all the above steps? Yes, you can now get started with the Android Oreo installation process.
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GUIDE TO UPDATE SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 SM-G920F TO ANDROID 8.0 OREO VIA AOSPEXTENDED ROM
Disclaimer: Rooting/Unlocking/Installing custom ROMs and Kernels are not official methods. So, neither device manufacturer nor Droid Word team is responsible if anything goes wrong with your device during the process. This article is only for educational purpose. You can continue with the implementation at your own risk.
Galaxy S6 Edge
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED
Step 1: Download Android 8.0 Oreo ROM and Google Apps packages from downloads section to your PC. Do not unzip the packages.
Android 8.1 For Galaxy S6 Download Mode
Step 2: Connect Samsung Galaxy S6 to PC using an USB cable.
Step 3: Transfer the downloaded packages into the root of phone/SDcard memory.
Step 4: Once the transfer is done, disconnect the USB and turn off the Galaxy S6.
Step 5: Enter custom recovery mode on Galaxy S6. Don’t know how? Do follow the simple step below.
Turn on the device by holding Volume up+Home+Power buttons together until you see the recovery mode.
Step 6: In custom recovery mode, you can view a list of options which are not available in Stock recovery. Among them, find and select wipe data/factory reset(In recovery mode the touch interface will not work. You can use Volume buttons to navigate and Power button to select).
Step 7: Now perform a complete data wipe by selecting wipe cache partition.
Step 8: Once done, enter advanced options in recovery mode and select wipe dalvik cache.
Step 9: If you are done with all the above steps, you can flash the firmware package now. Select install zip from sdcard, navigate and choose the previously copied Android 8.0 Oreo ROM package. Confirm the installation and do not interrupt the process.
Step 10: After completion follow Step 9 again and choose Google apps package in this case.
Step 11: Once the packages installation is completed, select reboot system now option.
That’s it! Your device now boots up running Android 8.0 Oreo. You have successfully updated Samsung Galaxy S6 G920F to Android 8.0 Oreo AOSPExtended OS. If you face any issues while following the above guide, do let us know through the comments section. We may help you out.
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