Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones can now be updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop following upgrade support from DeathNote custom ROM. DeathNote supports multi-user and is deodexed.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge with model number G925F just received upgrade support to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop from DeathNote custom ROM. Aside from is being deodexed and multi-user supported, DeathNote carriers along with custom Marshmallow build some battery tweaks.
The ROM also brings Samsung stock firmware which makes it more similar in appearance, plus the TouchWiz user interface (UI) and icons. It is proven fast, smooth and stable.
Consider the following notes before installing the ROM:
1. Use only Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge G925F. Using other variant may cause severe damage to phone;
2. Install TWRP Recovery here;
3. Back up all necessary data here;
4. Be reminded that Samsung KIES will no longer detect the device after installing the ROM;
5. Perform a Dalvik Cache wipe before proceeding from the Recovery Mode; and
6. Installing the any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers of the DeathNote will be held responsible for such damage.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download and install Android 5.1.1 DeathNote Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge G925F:
1. Download Android 5.1.1 DeathNote Lollipop ROM on PC.
2. Connect phone to PC using the USB cable.
3. Copy then paste downloaded ROM to phone's memory or SD card.
4. Switch off phone and plug it out from the PC.
5. Go to Recovery Mode by press holding volume up, home and power buttons.
6. Once in TWRP Recovery, choose 'Wipe' to delete of data and 'Swipe to Factory Reset.'
7. Go to main menu and choose 'Install'. Choose the copied ZIP file on the phone.
8. Choose 'Swipe to Confirm Flash.'
9. Wait for the installation to complete.
10. When phone gets into any boot loops or other troubles, tap 'Wipe cache/dalvik' button.
11. Choose 'Reboot System.'
Verify software version at Settings > About phone.
