Galaxy S5 AOKP Nougat Custom ROM

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This is the AOKP Nougat ROM for Galaxy S5. In addition to this ROM, here comes the Android Oreo based Lineage OS 15 for Galaxy S5. We also have the CM14.1 for Galaxy S5. We also have the Lineage OS 14.1 for Galaxy S5. For more, here is a list of Nougat ROMs for Galaxy S5.

This Nougat AOKP ROM for Galaxy S5 is brought to you by developer Blackjubel. If you like his work and want him to keep up his good work, then consider a Donation to Blackjubel.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the Galaxy S5 may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Galaxy S5 and a Custom Recovery on Galaxy S5, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR GALAXY S5 AOKP NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• TWRP download link for Galaxy S5 (klte

  – Custom Recovery Installation Guide for Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) (This guide is only for .tar TWRP file)

• ROM download link of AOKP Nougat for Galaxy S5
• AOKP Nougat GApps download link for Galaxy S5 AOKP Nougat ROM

 
Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12. As the AOKP ROM is based on CyanogenMod ROM, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14 based ROMs

HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE AOKP NOUGAT ON GALAXY S5 (AOKP NOUGAT ROM):

Points to NOTE on BACKUP:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing AOKP Nougat on Galaxy S5 for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   • Download and Copy the Nougat GApps, AOKP Nougat ROM and the CM setup remover ZIP to Galaxy S5.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   • First flash the Galaxy S5 AOKP Nougat ROM ZIP from device.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the AOKP Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the AOKP Nougat ROM on Galaxy S5.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Galaxy S5 AOKP Nougat ROM:

   • Copy the AOKP Nougat ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest AOKP Nougat ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then flash the AOKP Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.0.0_r1 with AOKP Nougat On Galaxy S5 (codename: klte). After this AOKP Nougat ROM installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on CyanogenMod 14 based AOKP ROM.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S5 (klte) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

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