Download Pixel Experience ROM on Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 with Android 10 Q

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (j7xelte) launched in March 2016 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. If you want a newer, cleaner build, this guide covers installing the Pixel Experience ROM, based on Android 10, on the Galaxy J7 2016.

Pixel Experience brings the Google Pixel software to the phone, so you get the Pixel interface and apps without buying a Pixel. Being based on Android 10, it adds gesture navigation, a system-wide dark mode, improved privacy and permission controls, live caption, and 65 new emojis.

What is the Pixel Experience ROM?

As the name suggests, it brings the Google Pixel software to the Galaxy J7 2016, with the Pixel apps and look included. With this ROM you get:

• All the Google apps
• Pixel Launcher with round icon support
• Pixel boot animation
• Google Assistant
• Pixel sounds
• Pixel live wallpapers
• Root support
• Pixel’s blue accent

The ROM is stable enough to use as a daily driver.

Steps to install the Pixel Experience ROM on the Galaxy J7 2016

To install it, you first need to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP recovery. Go through the requirements below before starting.

Pre-requisites

• For the Galaxy J7 2016 only.
• Charge the phone to a sufficient level to avoid a sudden shutdown during the process.
• Take a complete backup of your data, including internal storage, since the phone will be formatted. You can follow our Android backup guide.
• A USB cable to connect the phone to the PC.
• Unlock the bootloader on the phone.
• Install TWRP recovery on the Galaxy J7 2016.

Required downloads

Installation guide

With the bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed, flash the Pixel Experience ROM through recovery. Since this is a GSI build, follow the Treble install guide below.

Guide to Install a Generic System Image (GSI) on Your Android Device

FAQ

Will installing this erase my data?

Yes, flashing the ROM formats the phone, so back up everything, including internal storage, first.

Do I need to root it separately?

The ROM includes root support, but if you want Magisk, flash the Magisk ZIP through TWRP after installing the ROM.

Will the Galaxy J7 2016 get Android 10 officially?

No. Samsung’s official updates ended at Android 8.1 Oreo, so a custom ROM like this is the way to run Android 10.

That covers installing the Pixel Experience ROM on the Galaxy J7 2016. If anything goes wrong or you have questions, leave a comment below.