Thursday, November 10, 2016

So you install Android 7.0, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge – TechTastic

Samsung today announced the Galaxy Beta program for the Galaxy S7 and S7 the Edge, however this version is not for Dutch owners appear. The Android 7.0 Nougat beta is now available for both models and this test version with the following guide to be manually installed on the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.

Before you continue reading, we want to warn you that this installation is the necessary knowledge required and all data on samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge can clear it. So make sure first that you have a backup of all the data, so that at problems your phone may recover without loss of data. TechTastic accepts no liability for any injurious consequences that can arise when using the below step by step plan.

there is a beta of Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, which you may after installation against a lot of problems can rise. The first experiences are nevertheless positive and everything seems smooth and working without problems. After the installation, it is wise to use the performance mode to switch on and to change the resolution to 2k.

What’s changed? A new user interface, redesigned camera app, new Samsung apps, new keyboard, changed browser, interface during a call is adjusted, Always On Display is interactive with support for notifications from third parties, new design for notifications, performance mode and the finger print scanner works a lot faster and more accurate.

What do you need?

Install Android 7.0 Nougat on Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge

  1. first, Create a backup of your current data, although the data will not be erased, it is wise not to take a risk.
  2. Install the USB drivers.
  3. Download the beta for the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.
  4. Uncheck 'safe boot' and set a pattern or pin code, so you always have your phone can be unlock after flashing.
  5. Open the settings menu on your phone and go to 'about this phone' and tap seven times on the build number.
  6. You will now activate the menu for developers and it enable your USB debugging mode and allow you to unlock the bootloader.
  7. now Launch Odin on your pc and connect your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge with the supplied usb cable.
  8. now We are going the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge boot in Download/Odin-mode.
  9. Turn your phone completely off, and press the home, volume down and power button at the same time until an ID:COM in blue color in Odin and the message 'Added' appears.
    Extract the Android Nougat beta on your computer. You get in this case a folder with three files: BL, AP and CP.
  10. The files you link in Odin3 on the same-named options in the application.
  11. The BL-slot must be in combination with the Galaxy S7 Edge, for example, refer to the file BL_G935FXXU1ZPK4_CL9658725_QB11446888_rev00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 and so do you do that also with the other files.
  12. Then you have to go looking for the HOME_CSC of your current firmware, can check by *#1234# in the dialer.
  13. Download the current firmware here, unzip the file and disconnect HOME_CSC in Odin3 to the CSC slot, so that your data is retained.
  14. Click on “Options” in Odin3 and make sure only 'Auto Reboot' and 'F. Reset Time' are turned on.
  15. Press “Start” and Android 7.0 Nougat is on your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge installed. After the complete start the phone again and you can get started with the new software.

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