Samsung Galaxy S7 Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via XXU1APAW: Update Guide

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Samsung Galaxy S7 can now proceed to custom download of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using the XXU1APAW custom firmware. The ROM offers build with sorted bugs which were discovered while Marshmallow was still in beta test.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phones with model number G930F just received software support for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Found in the United Kingdom, Galaxy S7 G930F will get a bunch of customization features. Installing XXU1APAW will not come with pre-installed apps and language packs since the ROM is not branded.

Before installing XXU1APAW on the Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F device, take note of the following reminders and preconditions:

1. Use only Samsung Galaxy S7 with model number G930F. Using other variant may cause severe damage to phone.

2. Install TWRP Recovery here.

3. Back up all necessary data here.

4. Download a driver here.

5. Like in all cases, installing any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers of XXU1APAW will be held responsible for such damage.

To proceed with the installation, follow the steps below:

1. Download Android 6.0.1 XXU1APAW here and extract the zip file.

2. Download Odin v3.09 here.

3. Turn off phone.

4. Go to Download mode by press holding volume down and home buttons together.

5. Press the power button twice.

6. Open Odin on the PC.

7. Once connected, wait for the ID:COM boxes to turn into yellow with the COM port number.

8. Select the files to be flashed or installed on the phone.

9. In Odin, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

10. Click the Start button to begin installation.

11. Wait until the installation is completed.

To check the software versions, go to Settings > About phone.

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Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S7, Android 6.0.1, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
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