Download and Install Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7 [Android 8.1]

Samsung Galaxy S7 (codename: herolte) was launched in February 2016. The device came out of the box with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and later upgraded to Android Nougat. Samsung has promised to release Official Oreo update for this device. Whether this device receives official Oreo or not, But you can still enjoy new update in the form of Custom ROM. For more information read the difference between Stock ROM and custom ROM. Finally, Dirty Unicorn Oreo ROM is now available for Samsung Galaxy S7. If you want to enjoy real baked sweet of Android 8.1 Oreo, then you must try out the Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7. The ROM currently comes with version Dirty Unicorns v12 (DU12).

Currently, this ROM is in an Unofficial version developed by XDA Junior member PureEnergyy on the XDA forum. Full Credits to him, developer and team behind Dirty Unicorns.

About the specs, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.1-inches display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The smartphone is powered by Octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB/64GB internal memory which can also be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. The camera on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge comes with the 12MP rear camera and 5MP front shooting camera. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box which can be later upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat and a Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery.

Dirty Unicorns ROM is one of the best custom ROM which is built from AOSP. The project was originally started by Alex Cruz aka Mazda in the year 2012. The ROM was first based off AOKP and later moved to AOSP tree to continue the work for a long run. This Custom ROM comes with many features such as

• Fling
• Pulse
• SmartBar
• Full rootless Substratum support
• Statusbar Customization
• Quick Settings Tweaks
• Gesture Support and many other tweaks

Full Credits to Alex Cruz and the team behind the DU for bringing the much awaited Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM for Samsung Galaxy S7 with V12 (Version DU12). By installing this ROM, you can enjoy the latest version of Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7.

Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7 (herolte)

Here you can download and install the latest Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The ROM is stable and can be used as a daily driver. The ROM is based on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo, Before moving to installation part, let me brief the new changes in Android 8.1 Oreo.

What’s in Android 8.1 Oreo?

As you’d expect, Android 8.1 Oreo is an incremental update that builds out some of the new features found in the first version of Oreo. Android 8.1 Oreo is an improved version and shortcomings of Android 8.0 Oreo – This doesn’t mean Android 8.1 doesn’t include the new feature because it does. Here are all the features of Android Oreo [8.0/8.1]

Features of Android Oreo:

• Notifications Channels (8.0)
• Picture In A Picture (8.0)
• Multi-Display Support (8.0)
• Keyboard Navigation (8.0)
• Background Limits (8.0)
• New Wi-Fi Features (8.0)
• Better Icons (8.0)
• Autofill (8.0)
• Cheeseburger Emoji (8.1)
• Neural Networks API (8.1)
• Pixel Visual Core co-processing technology to third-party developers (8.1)
• and many more

Changes and Update to Android 8.1 Oreo:

If you want to install Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7, you must first Unlock Bootloader and install TWRP Recovery. If you are already running any custom ROM or any builds, then we recommend you to clean flash, wipe data and system before flashing Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on your phone. Here is the statement from Alex Cruz:

[su_note note_color=”#fffde3″]This means that if you dare to dirty flash said builds on top of anything else, you’ll be met with a black screen. It won’t boot. This is intended because we want our users to get the very best experience. We want you to start off the right foot and thus forcing you to clean flash. Moving forward on to weeklies and other official builds, you won’t need to clean flash if you’re still in the official build.[/su_note]

Pre-Requisite:

• Supported: Samsung Galaxy S7 (Check the List of Supported Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM)
• Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
• Take Full Backup before flashing this on your phone: (You can try any backup method)
  —–> How to Backup Your Android Phone Without ROOT
  —–> How to Backup Complete Stock or Custom ROM using TWRP recovery
  —–> How to Backup Your Android Apps and Data with Titanium Backup
  —–> How to Backup Your Android Phone Directly to PC with TWRP!!
  —–> How to Backup Your Data on Android device
• Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.

Instructions to Install on Samsung Galaxy S7:

1. First of all, install TWRP Recovery for Samsung Galaxy S7. Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
2. Download the below Dirty Unicorns 12 (DU12) for Samsung Galaxy S7.
3. Now boot into TWRP Recovery, Here is the method to boot into Recovery.
4. Before installing Wipe System Data on TWRP Recovery

Required ROM FILES

Download Dirty Unicorns V12

Download Any Of the Gapps Below

MindTheGApps 8.1.0 Package

Delta Gapps with Modular Add-On

Micro GApps Package For Android Oreo

Android Oreo Gapps Package [Open Gapps] – Recommended

Gapps For LineageOS 15/15.1 [Also Supported any Android 8.1]

If you face Process com.google.process.gapps Error, then simply follow this guide.

Guide to Flash Custom ROM using TWRP Recovery

Guide to Root any Custom ROM

If you don’t want SuperSU rooting guide, then you can try Magisk on your phone.

Guide to Install Latest Magisk Root

[su_note note_color=”#fffde3″]Note: If you already installed SuperSU, then make sure to follow our guide on How to Switch from SuperSU to Magisk. This guide will help you to easily revert the rooting and pass SafetyNet check[/su_note]

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That’s it! I hope you have installed the Dirty Unicorns Oreo ROM on Galaxy S7. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

Source: Development Page