How to Install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Custom ROM On Galaxy S4 LTE I9505

AICP is popular for a stable and speedy experience. Now based on the very latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, you can flash the ROM on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. Still haven’t updated your smartphone to the latest Marshmallow firmware? Here is how to install Android 6.0.1 on Galaxy S4 using AICP custom ROM.

Prerequisites:

·         Backup any important data from your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.

• Enable USB debugging option on your device: Settings > Development Options > USB debugging.
• Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 must be rooted, unlocked and installed with a recovery tool like TWRP or CWM.
• Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note: this tutorial is focused on Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505; please do not try this guide on other Android & Samsung devices.

How to Install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Custom ROM On Galaxy S4 LTE I9505

Step 1 – Download Android 6.0.1 AICP Android 6.0.1 custom firmware  and Google Apps for Galaxy S4 on your PC, if you haven’t already.

Step 2 – Connect and mount your Nexus 4 USB memory on your computer using theUSB cable.

Step 3 – Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 6.0.1 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to your internal SD card. Make sure the files are in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4 – Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 – Now to get in the Bootloader Mode. Turn ON the phone while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power buttons.

Step 6 – Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Select BOOTLOADER and then go to RECOVERY.

Step 7 – Once you are in ClockworkModRecovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset”. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 8 – Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition”.

Step 9 – Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWMrecovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 10 – Then go back to the main recoveryscreen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 11 – Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 6.0.1 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Google Apps: Repeat the above step for the Gapps zip file as well and install it on your phone.

Step 12 – After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu.

 Your Galaxy S4 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Galaxy S4 should now have Android 6.0.1 Chroma Marshmallow custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

[Via : Thedroidtweaks.com]