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Install Android 7.1.1 Nougat via crDroid v1.5 Custom ROM On T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T

If you aren’t happy with your current ROM and looking for the latest custom ROM for your Samsung Galaxy T-Mobile S5, then you are at the right place. crDroid v1.5 build a custom ROM based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat for T-Mobile S5 SM- G900T. crDroid ROM is always designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device. Now the Galaxy T-Mobile S5 users can taste the sweetness of Nougat. This latest custom ROM comes with many new features and changes. This is not officially announced by Samsung but just a custom ROM. Your device must be rooted and installed with the latest recovery like TWRP or CWM to flash crDroid v1.5 custom firmware on your T-Mobile S5. crDroid v1.5 custom firmware is an experimental build so you may experience some issues and minor errors.

By following this step by step guide, you can quickly update your T-Mobile S5 SM-G900T to crDroid v1.5 Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom ROM. This latest custom firmware brings besides the official Android 7.1.1 Nougat features, some aftermarket features to play with and modify your device. Before proceeding, don’t forget to take a full backup of all your valuable data, because while flashing this custom firmware, your whole data will be wiped. If you are interested in installing crDroid v1.5 Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom ROM on your Samsung Galaxy T-Mobile S5 SM- G900T then go ahead and follow the given instructions.

ResurrectionRemix Custom Firmware Features:

Pixel look and feel.
CyanogenMod 14.1 - all mods and features
StatusBar: Network Traffic
StatusBar: SU icon toggle
StatusBar: Ticker
StatusBar: Hide/Show icons
StatusBar: BatteryBar customization
StatusBar: Battery styles
StatusBar: Tap to Sleep
StatusBar: Clock styles
StatusBar: crDroid logo customization
QuickSettings: Tiles customization
QuickSettings: Brightness slider toggle
QuickSettings: Optional brightness icon
QuickSettings: Vibrate on Touch
QuickSettings: WiFi easy toggle
QuickSettings: Bluetooth easy toggle
QuickSettings: Data easy toggle
Navigation: Toggle navbar
Navigation: PIE navigation
Navigation: DUI - SmartBar / Fling Toggle
Navigation: Pulse - smart visualisation
Notifications: Power notification controls
Notifications: Force expanded notifications
Notifications: Toggle immersive mode messages

Notifications: Heads up Timeout customization
LockScreen: Screen shortcuts
LockScreen: Toggle long press for screen shortcuts
LockScreen: Swipe shortcuts
LockScreen: Toggle media cover art
LockScreen: Toggle clock
LockScreen: Toggle date
LockScreen: Toggle alarm
LockScreen: Tap to sleep
LockScreen: Toggle long press torch
LockScreen: Customized number of notifications
LockScreen: Toggle power menu for secure lock screen
Recents: Immersive Recents
Recents: Hidden apps
Recents: Toggle OmniSwitch as default Recents
Sound: Toggle screenshot sound
Sound: Live customization for number of volume steps
Sound: Less frequent Notification sounds
Sound: DND customizations
Miscellaneous: Clock Widget
Miscellaneous: Expanded Desktop customization
Miscellaneous: Transparency customization
Miscellaneous: Partial / Full Screenshot selection option
Miscellaneous: Toggle suggestions on Settings dashboard
Miscellaneous: Toggle summaries in Settings
Miscellaneous: Toggle auto-start music player on headset detection
Settings/Sound: Increasing Ringtone
12 New Quick Settings Tiles including Caffeine mode, Expanded Desktop and Sync.
Settings/Security: Quick PIN/Password Unlock
Default sounds from latest Nexus image.
Stability and performance improvements.

Note:

This tutorial containing the installation instructions and crDroid v1.5 Android 7.1.1 Nougat download links can be used only for the Samsung Galaxy T-Mobile S5 SM-G900T. Check the model number of your device first by navigating to Settings > About Phone.



Warning:

AndroidXDA.net will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Samsung Galaxy T-Mobile S5 SM-G900T during or after the installation of Android 7.1.1 Nougat based crDroid v1.5. Proceed at your own risk.

Before Getting Started:

  • 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 T-Mobile 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 7.1.1 Nougat on Galaxy T-Mobile S5 SM-G900T with crDroid v1.5 Custom ROM:

Step No 1: – First, download crDroid v1.5 Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom ROM for Galaxy T-Mobile S5 on the desktop of the PC from the above link.

Step No 2: – Connect the Galaxy T-Mobile S5 to the PC using its USB data cable and mount its USB memory storage.

Step No 3: – Transfer the crDroid v1.5 Android 7.1.1 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 install zip from SD card → choose zip from sd card.

Step No 8: – Navigate to the crDroid v1.5 .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.

Step No 9: – Navigate to +++++Go Back+++++ once the installation is completed. From Recovery Menu, reboot your device by selecting reboot system now.

Your Galaxy T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile S5 to crDroid v1.5 Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom ROM.

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