Samsung Galaxy S5 was launched in 2014 which came with Android 4.4 KitKat and the further upgrade was provided to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow but people are waiting for Android 7.1 Nougat. So if you can’t wait to experience the latest Nougat features and UI then here we bring an official Lineage OS custom ROM for your Galaxy S5 device. Lineage team released the official Lineage OS custom firmware based on Android 7.1 Nougat for Galaxy S5 which is very stable, light, fast, and smooth. The official Lineage OS custom firmware brings all the official Android Nougat OS features as well as some aftermarket features, apps and capabilities that will enable you to play and modify your Galaxy S5. This ROM is not officially announced by Samsung but just a custom ROM which is developed by third party developers.
By following this simple step by step guide, you can update your Galaxy S5 to official Lineage OS Android 7.1 Nougat custom ROM. Your Galaxy S5 should be rooted and the latest version of a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP must be installed on it, otherwise, you’ll not be able to flash the official Lineage OS. Once you update Galaxy S5 then the phone will run better and faster than before. Many users have already tested this official Lineage OS Android 7.1 OS, reported that everything is working fine without problems on the Galaxy S5. Before proceeding, don’t forget to take a full backup of all your valuable data. If you are interested in installing official Lineage OS Android 7.1 Nougat custom firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S5 then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Note:
This tutorial containing the installation instructions and official Lineage OS Android 7.1 Nougat download links can be used only for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Check the model number of your device first by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Samsung Galaxy S5 during or after the installation of Android 7.1 Nougat based official Lineage OS Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Take a proper backup of all your existing data and settings before proceeding to the ROM installation guide using a recommended custom recovery like CWM or TWRP.
- Download and install the correct USB Drivers for the Galaxy S5 on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on your device by navigating to Settings > Developer Options.
- Your device should be rooted with CWM recovery installed on it.
- The bootloader of the Galaxy tablet must be unlocked.
- Make sure that the battery level of your device should be charged at least about 80%.
Required Files:
Steps to Flash Android 7.1 Nougat on Galaxy S5 with official Lineage OS Custom ROM:
Step No 1: – First, download official Lineage OS Android 7.1 Nougat custom ROM for Galaxy S5 on the desktop of the PC from the above link.
Step No 2: – Connect the Galaxy S5 to the PC using its USB data cable and mount its USB memory storage.
Step No 3: – Transfer the official Lineage OS Android 7.1 Nougat ROM .zip file that you’ve already downloaded from the above link to the root folder of your SD card on the phone.
Step No 4: – Disconnect the tablet from the PC and turn it OFF to boot it into Recovery Mode.
Step No 5: – Turn ON your tablet while pressing and holding Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time to enter into Recovery Mode.
Step No 6: – While your device is now in CWM Recovery, perform wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache also by navigating to Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Note:- wipe dalvik cache will help you to prevent boot loops and other errors while ROM installation.
Step No 7: – Go back to the main Recovery Menu and choose to install zip from SD card → choose zip from sd card.
Step No 8: – Navigate to the official Lineage OS .zip file which you’ve already transferred to the SD card of your device. Select the ROM .zip file and confirm the installation to begin.
9: – Navigate to +++++Go Back+++++ once the installation is completed. From Recovery Menu, reboot your device by selecting reboot system now.
Your Galaxy S5 will be rebooted and may take about 4 to 5 minutes to boot for the first time after installation.
Done! You’ve successfully updated Galaxy S5 to official Lineage OS Android 7.1 Nougat custom ROM.
