Samsung Galaxy S6 just received support from Tyrannus custom firmware for upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Tyrannus removes all Samsung and Google bloatware, plus a laundry list of everything it can bring on the table.
Samsung Galaxy S6 with model number G920F can now be updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using the Tyrannus custom firmware. Tyrannus boasts a heavily debloated firmware. Not to mention it being zipaligned and rooted with SuperUser.
The firmware also offers a ton of Marshmallow's aftermarket features to include zero bloatware and many others. Tyrannus is proven to run stable, fast and smooth.
Here are some of the features and tweaks that Tyrannus can offer to the device:
- Removes Samsung, Google and other bloatware
- Removes Knox completely
- Fixes private mode
- Fixes superSU deep sleep
- Improves sensitive response
- Disables scroll cache
- Improves wireless connections
- Improves call voice quality
- Increases JPG quality to 100%
- Improves video and other media streaming
- Enables video acceleration and HW debugging
- Improves power saving mode
- Improves battery, stability and speed performance
- Enables native voice call recording
- Enables camera during call
- Adds shutter sound option in camera settings
- Enables continuous music playing while using camera
However, getting these cool and exciting features involves risk. Installing Tyrannus will make device warranty void. Should there be any damage that will transpire during and after the update will not make this site nor developers responsible for such. Hence, install the ROM at one's risk.
Here are the prerequisites to installing Tyrannus:
- Ensure that the Galaxy S6 device to be used has model number G920F;
- Install a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP;
- Back all data necessary; and
- Perform Dalvik Cache wipe before leaving the Recovery mode.
Here is a step-by-step guide to install Tyrannus on Samsung Galaxy S6 G920F:
1. Download Android 6.0.1 Tyrannus 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. 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'.
Go to Settings > About phone to verify update.
