It’s apparently clear that Galaxy S4 Mini (and its Duos variant, which is also covered here) won’t be receiving Marshmallow update from Samsung. That’s because device is too old to be supported with major software upgrades — especially that involve Android version change — and also because Galaxy S4 Mini wasn’t a flagship device anyway.
Thanks to custom ROM development scene that prevails so successfully in Android blogosphere, that there is an unofficial build of Marshmallow update available for Galaxy S4 Mini users. Yes, it has been already released, and even though it’s not from Samsung, it’s one promising installation for your S4 Mini.
We’re talking about Galaxy S4 Mini CM13 custom ROM, and also other ROMs based on AOSP. To install these custom ROMs you need a custom recovery like TWRP.
Read: One M8 Marshmallow Update
On the unofficial Galaxy S4 Mini Marshmallow update shared here, you will get all the famous features of Android 6.0 like Doze mode, app permissions management and app control, Now On Tap, direct sharing to contacts, etc. along with numerous under the hood performance improvements.
It’s said that because of Doze mode only, battery life increases by around 20% on the device.
Read: Moto X Play Marshmallow Update
With 2GB RAM rocking on One M8, it would run Android 6.0 Marshmallow update pretty easily. Given tat CM13 and similar other custom ROMs are pretty lightweight, 2GB RAM won’t be less than enough for Marshmallow.
Required? To update Galaxy S4 Mini to Marshmallow 6.0 first you have to go through a custom recovery. So, first of all, install TWRP recovery for Galaxy S4 Mini. For more help on this, check the ‘How to install’ section below.
Galaxy S4 Mini Marshmallow Update
Supported devices
- Galaxy S4 Mini and S4 Mini Duos (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 S4 Mini 3G
For model no. i9190 only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
2. Bliss ROM
→ Download Link | Development Page
3. AICP
→ Download Link | Development Page
4. Resurrection Remix
→ Download Link | Development Page
5. Team UB
→ Download Link | Development Page
Galaxy S4 Mini LTE
For model no. i9195 only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
2. Bliss ROM
→ Download Link | Development Page
4. Resurrection Remix
→ Download Link | Development Page
Galaxy S4 Mini DUOS
For model no. i9192 only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
2. BlissROM
→ Download Link | Development Page
4. Resurrection Remix
→ Download Link | Development Page
5. Team UB
→ 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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