Android 8.1 Oreo features come to Samsung Galaxy S7 via LineageOS 15.1 [How to install]

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 19, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy S7 device Exynos variant can now get a custom version of Android 8.1 Oreo. Although this custom ROM is made available to the public, it is still under testing by its developers since Android 8.1 is fresh off the Google labs.

Reputed Developer Ivan_Meler has released the brand new LineageOS 15.1 Custom ROM based on latest Android 8.1 Oreo. It brings latest security updates, wallpapers, launcher and many more value-added features to the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 ROM on Samsung Galaxy S7 Exynos:

Step 1: Download LineageOS 15.1 Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and Google Apps on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 8.1 LineageOS 15.1 for Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) Herolte(//XDA)

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Samsung Galaxy S7 users facing many issues following Android Nougat update

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2017       

Android users desperate for the latest version of Android Nougat operating system are having a torrid time. Samsung Galaxy S7 users are facing tons of issues after upgrading to Android Nougat and users have taken to Verizon Wireless support page to discuss the same. 

If you haven't updated your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Nougat, you might be better off skipping Nougat for a few days/weeks after reading the list of issues below.



Samsung Galaxy S7 users running Android 7.0 Nougat are reportedly facing Camera issues like underperformance, crashes, and unresponsive settings. This, however can be fixed by resetting camera app or restoring factory settings. Other major issues includes No Option to Rotate Screen, Trouble enabling WiFi, Notification alerts not working as intended for various apps, Bootloop, LED Notification not working, Distorted sound coming out of the speaker, drastic battery life drops.

Samsung support staff is now aware of this issue. So, hope it gets fixed at the earliest. 

Via: Mobileinternist | Source: Verizon Wireless Forum

Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out for some Galaxy S7 users

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 04, 2017       

After ending up Android 7.0 Nougat beta program late last month, It seems that Samsung has finally started out rolling Android 7.0 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone. For now, only some users are reportedly getting Official Nougat update on their Galaxy S7.

The update contains G935FXXU1DPLR build no. and features the January Security Patch.

Via: Sammobile