Custom ROMS

Install Custom Android 7.1 Nougat on Galaxy S5 using LineageOS 14.1

March 17, 2017

Just a few months ago, Galaxy S5 was updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Unfortunately, the S5 won’t get any further Android update. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow will be the last official update for this phone. To update your phone further, Galaxy S5 users will have to take the help of a custom ROM. The good news in this regard is already out. Android 7.1 Nougat based on LineageOS 14.1 custom ROM is available for the Galaxy S5. LineageOS 14.1 is out for almost all the variants of the Galaxy S5. Just before we start flashing the ROM, it is important to have a flashback at the phone.

Galaxy S5 sported a 5.1-inch display with a 1080p resolution. A RAM of 2 GB is plugged inside. Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU accompanied by Adreno 330 GPU powers this phone up. An amazing 16 MP shooter is placed at its back and a 2 MP is fixed on the front. Galaxy S5 is Samsung’s very first phone to have the water resistant capabilities. This phone ran on Android KitKat out of the box and received updates till Android Marshmallow as mentioned above. In case you want to enjoy the new features of higher versions of Android, then you just have to get a custom ROM as we discussed previously.

LineageOS 14.1 custom Android 7.1 Nougat is available for the SM-G900F, G900FD, SCL23, SM-G9006V, SM-G9008V, SM-G9006W, SM-G9008W, SM-G9009W and some other variants as well. You can check the ROM on the official download page attached below. Download the ROM carefully for your device and follow the instructions word-to-word to make sure that you end up with a safe flashing process.

Early Preparations

This ROM is only for Samsung Galaxy S5. Do not try this on any other device, please check your device’s model in Settings > About Device > Model.
Your device must have a custom recovery installed, in case you’re missing it you may Follow our full guide here to install TWRP 3.0 recovery on your S5.
Your device’s battery should be charged at least over 60%. This is highly recommended in order to prevent any power issues during the flashing process.
Make sure that you backup your important media content, Contacts, Call Logs & Messages. This is highly recommended just in case something goes wrong and you need to reset your phone.
If you already have rooted your device, use Titanium Backup to back up all your important apps + system data.
Also if you are using a custom recovery, it is recommended that you backup your current system using that first. [Just for the sake of safety]. Here’s our full Nandroid Backup guide.
You will have to go through Data Wipes during installation of this ROM, so make sure that you have backed up all the mentioned data.
Make an EFS backup of your phone before you flash this ROM.
You need enough confidence to flash this ROM.
Alright! Go ahead and flash the custom firmware, follow this guide to the letter.

Disclaimer: The methods involved in flashing custom roms and rooting your phone are highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is SAMSUNG in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.