Looking for the Marshmallow update for your Galaxy Mega? Well, even though Samsung will not release the big Android 6.0 update for your device, you can still run Marshmallow update on your Galaxy Mega thanks to custom ROMs provided below.
These are unofficial updates, and are based AOSP code Google shares with the world. Thus, these updates come with Stock Android UI (in place of ugly TouchWiz UI of Samsung), and look, work and feel like Nexus devices.
Read: Galaxy S6 Marshmallow Update CM13 ROM
To install, you will need to install a custom recovery like TWRP first. Once you have TWRP, read the instructions at the bottom of this post for help with installation.
If you want to uninstall the ROM and go back to Samsung ROM, just install the firmware back on your device.
The Galaxy Mega CM13 ROM shared below is on great choice to begin your Marshmallow adventure with.
Read: OnePlus One Marshmallow Update
Galaxy Mega Marshmallow Update
Supported devices
- Galaxy Mega, model no. (download the ROM as per model no. provided below)
- Don’t try this on any other device whose model no. is different than the one specified above.
Download Marshmallow Custom ROMs
Find the Marshmallow ROMs along with their download link below. Also linked is ROM’s development page, where you could find that ROM’s latest download link, current list of bugs (if any) and list of features and all other info about the ROM.
Galaxy Mega 5.8
For model no. GT-i9152 only (dual-SIM variant).
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development page
Galaxy Mega 6.3
For model no. GT–i9200 and GT-i9205 only.
1. Temasek
→ Download Link | Development page
How to Install
Well, download the ROM of your choice from above first. Then check the link below to guide on installing a custom ROM.
Be sure to also download and install Marshmallow Gapps linked below as these contain Google Apps like Play Store, Maps, etc. that are missing in the ROMs by default.
How to Install custom ROM | Marshmallow Gapps
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