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Custom FW for Galaxy s7 edge (pure/stock Android)?

Hi guys!
It's been a long time since I had an Android phone, but this time around Samsung convinced me to change platforms.
Tomorrow I will trade my 6s for a Galaxy S7 Edge, and I'm wandering if there's a ROM which looks like Nexus 6P pure Android. I don't have any interest in TouchWiz functionality and I'm 100% sure that I won't use edge futures.
I'm looking for pure Android experience, and buying a Nexus 6P it's not a solution for me.
Thanks,

claudiu91 said:
Hi guys!
It's been a long time since I had an Android phone, but this time around Samsung convinced me to change platforms.
Tomorrow I will trade my 6s for a Galaxy S7 Edge, and I'm wandering if there's a ROM which looks like Nexus 6P pure Android. I don't have any interest in TouchWiz functionality and I'm 100% sure that I won't use edge futures.
I'm looking for pure Android experience, and buying a Nexus 6P it's not a solution for me.
Thanks,
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Yes , check out this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/rom-nyssa-nexus-rom-nnr-1-1-apdn-google-t3382232

ahamed.rafi135 said:
Yes , check out this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/rom-nyssa-nexus-rom-nnr-1-1-apdn-google-t3382232
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Dude, this is awesome. Thanks!

Android 7.0 Nougat testing has begun at Samsung !!

This is good news!!
At Geekbench, you can find as many as 7 listing showing Android 7.0 running on Galaxy S7. And even more listings for the curvy brother, S7 Edge.
See them pages here.
It's entirely possible Samsung could release the Nougat build this month, otherwise October looks a sure-shot!
Thoughts?

itskapil said:
This is good news!!
At Geekbench, you can find as many as 7 listing showing Android 7.0 running on Galaxy S7. And even more listings for the curvy brother, S7 Edge.
See them pages here.
It's entirely possible Samsung could release the Nougat build this month, otherwise October looks a sure-shot!
Thoughts?
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Finally some news about this matter...

Ehh i wouldn't get your hopes up in within a month
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I'd put my bets on Q1 2017

I hope they'll roll out soon as they're pretty late and slow releasing new iterations of Android.
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*Detection* said:
I'd put my bets on 2017
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Fixed.

Wake up, it's Samsung remember? More CSC's than phone models. 2017 is the best we can hope for.

peachpuff said:
Fixed.
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Probably right knowing Samsung

Don't forget after Samsung is done testing it still has to go to the carriers and they do more testing. 2017 sounds right.

My guess would be for December 2017 for us USA users!!! Lol
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Any ideas if they'll finally fix the MVNO roaming issue? It stops background data on a lot of apps when it detects you as roaming, regardless it's your own network. This is not a Samsung bug, more like Android, but Samsung made it worse with the way it makes some apps behave when it detects roaming.

Greatttttttt news guys....
Grace UX nd improved AOD feature from note 7 is coming to samsung galaxy s7 via android nougat 7.0 update...
Cheers
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/09/22...y-s7-to-bring-grace-ux-and-improved-features/

Superb:good:

You won't see that before 2017.

Another good news guys....
it seems like galaxy s7 is in final stage of testing for nougat nd it will roll out pretty soon ( hoping so )
Recently samsung galaxy s7 running nougat appears on offical GFXbench
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/10/04/galaxy-s7-running-android-7-0-nougat-surfaces-on-gfxbench/

Hopefully Samsung will do a public beta test like they did with marshmallow on the S6/S6 Edge.

chrisjwild said:
Hopefully Samsung will do a public beta test like they did with marshmallow on the S6/S6 Edge.
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They did? How long til the final Marshmallow?

iamnotkurtcobain said:
They did? How long til the final Marshmallow?
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It started December last year and Marshmallow came out in Feb if I remember correctly.

Guys..check out this...
Beta will be roll out soon...
Nougat is around the corner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-...-0-s7-edge-uk-beta-program-apk-t3493696/page2

nougat is ready for beta testers
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-android-7-0-nougat-beta-726792/

So confused - nexus 6p vs s7 edge exynos

Hello,
I am about to buy nexus 6p. The main reason is the pure android for app development.
There is also the s7 edge for 50 euros more in my country.
Considering google stops guaranteed updates on September 2017 for nexus devices, does the s7 opens the possibility for continous support by updates and custom roms, so i can keep on latest features and stuff ?
Really need some help here.
Thanks a lot

left13 said:
Hello,
I am about to buy nexus 6p. The main reason is the pure android for app development.
There is also the s7 edge for 50 euros more in my country.
Considering google stops guaranteed updates on September 2017 for nexus devices, does the s7 opens the possibility for continous support by updates and custom roms, so i can keep on latest features and stuff ?
Really need some help here.
Thanks a lot
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If you want original android and Google`s guaranteed Update then you should go for Pixel devices (obviously if money doesn`t matter). Though nexus 6P is an excellent device,and the Nexus 6P is the best Nexus ever made, but it`s bit old(2015),though it has also excellent XDA support.
But my vote goes to S7 Edge.It`s an awesome device with faster processors, a better camera and a bigger battery to boot and full of features and excellent XDA support.google may stops guaranteed updates for Nexus Devices in future, but I think it`s impossible for Samsung to do the same for S7/S7 edge.But you`ve to spend some extra (as you`ve already mentioned).
Go for S7 Edge and hope you`ll not be regretted.
Now it`s your choice.

Had 6p sold because poor performance and Zero battery, buy s7 edge it is better phone

I've had both! I prefer the S7 Edge, and it's what I'd recommend simply because it's much newer, the camera is better and well, even though you don't get the speedy updates from Google via the Nexus 6P, Samsung are pulling their fingers out of their butts and they're improving it!

The S7 Edge will have longer support, be faster, better battery life, batter camera, better screen, more ram................hmm which one to get

Supportwise wait for the S8 since once that is released the S7 will be in second row.

Micheal86 said:
If you want original android and Google`s guaranteed Update then you should go for Pixel devices
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yeah, I would love a pixel one, when it gets lower in price, maybe later.

I really don't see why you're "so confused". The very first thing that you say you want is "pure android", which isn't and never will be Samsung's goal or target market. And since that is your #1 priority, why would you consider a device that's 2+ years old?
I like my S7e. But you need a Pixel.?

B3311 said:
I really don't see why your "so confused". The very first thing that you say you want is "pure android", which isn't and never will be Samsung's goal or target market. And since that is your #1 priority, why would you consider a device that's 2+ years old?
I like my S7e. But you need a Pixel.
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Thanks for your response,
As I said in my first post 'is about google stopping updates' after september that's trouble me.
Sure, pure android is the way to go for me but i'm not gonna spend so much for a pixel atm.
As long s7 takes the nougat update or maybe even the next version that's ok with me.
Is there a chart or something for s7-s8 upcoming android versions/updates?

Go on Galaxy s7 edge.
is nice device and have alot custon rons and aplication.

left13 said:
i'm not gonna spend so much for a pixel atm.
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Not worth the money in my idea, too.
left13 said:
As long s7 takes the nougat update or maybe even the next version that's ok with me.
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Nougat is already on the way and the S7 will get Android O as well; just a question of time.
left13 said:
Is there a chart or something for s7-s8 upcoming android versions/updates?
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No and if it would not be reliable at this time.
However, for Galaxy flagships you can always count on release version plus two more (S7 was released with M and will get N and O, S8 will be N with O and P).
Google itself says two years for its devices which is usually release plus one and probably one more for its devices.

andiling said:
Supportwise wait for the S8 since once that is released the S7 will be in second row.
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From what we know the S8 has the same camera and battery, smaller on the 8+ so it makes more sense to get the cheaper S7 Edge

But the S8 will have one year longer support and will be in the front row regarding updates once released.

andiling said:
But the S8 will have one year longer support and will be in the front row regarding updates once released.
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And, I've got the S7 Edge (G9350) now and still waiting for Android 7!

andiling said:
But the S8 will have one year longer support and will be in the front row regarding updates once released.
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I'm sure it will.
But what about its cost ?
range of 700-800 euros ?
Because i'm talking about 500 euros here, for the s7 edge exynos

Why didn't we get 7.1?

Why couldn't samsung simply rip out the spen junk from the note rom and release it on our phones?

Because they're working on Oreo

crixley said:
Because they're working on Oreo
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That's not a valid excuse, 7.1 came out in oct 2016, 7 months later the s8 was released with an os that came out in august 2016.
These are not midrange phones, we deserve better.

peachpuff said:
That's not a valid excuse, 7.1 came out in oct 2016, 7 months later the s8 was released with an os that came out in august 2016.
These are not midrange phones, we deserve better.
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So what is your complaint exactly? You're angry about the fact that we didn't get a rom then, even though we're getting the latest version now? You knew about it, bought it, then came here to complain about it 7 months or so afterwards?
What was so important that changed from 7.0 to 7.1? I have a feeling you're just looking to whine about anything possible

My complaint is pretty clear, not sure why you can't see it.

When Android 7.1 was released, it was seen as a Nexus/Pixel exclusive with pixel-only exclusives. It's more surprising that the Note 8 did come with Android 7.1 than the S8 not getting an update. Most skinned manufacturers decided early on to skip 7.1 in favor of 8.0

Why didn't we get 6.1?
Samsung releases the major builds and frequent updates. We don't need stuff that's more suited for a pixel. If you're that concerned, buy a pixel.

joe3681 said:
Why didn't we get 6.1?
Samsung releases the major builds and frequent updates. We don't need stuff that's more suited for a pixel. If you're that concerned, buy a pixel.
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Except Samsung did get the 6.0.1 update for devices.

Augustin.2 said:
Except Samsung did get the 6.0.1 update for devices.
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I had the S6 Edge +, that was long ago but I don't recall getting it for that device. Either way, obviously wasn't a big deal update

crixley said:
So what is your complaint exactly? You're angry about the fact that we didn't get a rom then, even though we're getting the latest version now? You knew about it, bought it, then came here to complain about it 7 months or so afterwards?
What was so important that changed from 7.0 to 7.1? I have a feeling you're just looking to whine about anything possible
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Do we get 8.1 ?

Samsung only focus on main releases, 7.0 of samsung has all the stuff of the pure 7.1 with it's own UI

Pastorelli's said:
Do we get 8.1 ?
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What's in the 8.1 that you'll be sorely missing?
If you expect every point update, get a Pixel.

crixley said:
What's in the 8.1 that you'll be sorely missing?
If you expect every point update, get a Pixel.
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It was a only question because as you mentioned earlier that the latest version we will get. I do not miss anything

Pastorelli's said:
It was a only question because as you mentioned earlier that the latest version we will get. I do not miss anything
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Sorry I should have been more clear and misunderstood. By the time that 8.1 was out development on 8 would have already started.

Short answer. Do you seriously expect them to complile thousands of packages all over again for a version that changes basically nothing, only to do it all over again 2 months later for a major release?

thenessus said:
Short answer. Do you seriously expect them to complile thousands of packages all over again for a version that changes basically nothing, only to do it all over again 2 months later for a major release?
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Yes, that's their job, they dont get to take a year off after compiling one version of android. If they can release x.1 updates on the note they can do the same on the s8.

peachpuff said:
Why couldn't samsung simply rip out the spen junk from the note rom and release it on our phones?
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I had the S7 Edge, that was long ago but I don't recall getting it for that device. Either way, obviously wasn't a big deal update

Android Pie

Hello everyone, i just wanted to ask is S7 edge getting 9.0 update? If not will it be possible to port 9.0 from Note FE cause its almost the same as S7 edge? Tanks ?

Unfortunately, S7 and S7 Edge are not getting Android Pie ? .. and bout porting 9.0, I really cant tell. It's not my domain of expertise, but I hope someone start doing it already cuz porting is all what xda developers bout.

https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/11409169
But this gives a little bit of hope... Or it is fake, who knows...

Kingpin190 said:
https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/11409169
But this gives a little bit of hope... Or it is fake, who knows...
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Wow, well that's odd

I really doubt that there will be a official 9.0 "Pie" release for the/my/our beloved S7 Edge. If for no other reason than this insane policy of 2 major android updates per device. Plus, Samsung- with their lackluster sales/support for flagship devices- wants to sell new phones to boost profits- which, for flagship devices- has suffered big time. They are not too concerned about retaining existing customers.
One can only hope/pray that some developers will be able to port Pie for us. One thing is for sure, based on the rumors of what the S10 will offer- and COST-, I just might keep my S7E a lot longer, even if I only get to keep rooted Oreo.
Wait and see...

It's common for the mobile manufacturers to test the new firmware on some of the older devices. This does not guarantee that it will see the light of day.

what u mean rooted oreo i got oreo on my s7e will my phonevbe ok n just stay on oreo or will i have issues?