Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phones can now be updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via AOKP custom ROM. The Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) custom ROM offers a ton of new custom options and advanced tweaks and features to enjoy.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with model number N910F is one of the few lucky devices to receive support from AOKP for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow upgrade. The ROM comes with a slew of new customization options and new features that fare well with the official Marshmallow software.
Here's a list of reminders before proceeding with the installation:
1. Never try the ROM on other versions or models not prescribed.
2. Download and install USB drivers here for this version.
3. Enable USB debugging mode from developer menu.
4. Download and install a custom recovery tool on the phone like CWM or TWRP.
5. Back up necessary data.
Below are the steps to install AOKP ROM on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F:
1. Download the AOKP Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow ROM here.
2. Download the Google Apps here.
3. Connect Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F on PC using USB cable then copy downloaded files to phone.
4. Simultaneously press hold the volume +, home and power buttons to reboot phone into Recovery Mode.
5. Perform Nandroid backup of the existing ROM. This will allow users to get back to the original software version once ROM is updated. To do this, go to Backup and Restore > Backup again. Once back is complete, go back to main recovery menu.
6. Choose "Wipe data/factory reset." Tap "Yes" to confirm action.
7. Once completed, go back to CWM recovery menu > Wipe Cache Partition > Wipe Dalvik Cache.
8. Tap Select Install zip from sdcard > Choose a zip from SD card. Find the downloaded AOKP ROM and select it by pressing the power button. Tap "Yes" to confirm action. Installation shall begin.
9. Once completed, go back to third step to install the Google Apps.
10. Once completed, go back to the main recovery menu. Select "Reboot system."
Once completed, the tablet should now be in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. To check the software, go to Settings > About device.
