Samsung’s Marshmallow update for Galaxy S5 would come later on but if you want to update your S5 to Android 6.0 right now, you can do so using unofficial updates in the form of custom ROMs.
Based on Android 6.0.1 — the latest version — the ROMs below would get you Marshmallow in its actual form, dazzling in stock UI, something that’s far more pleasing and wonderful that Samsung’s TouchWiz UI that overlaps stock UI on its devices.
With official Marshmallow update for Galaxy S5, you will get TouchWiz laden UI, which is why we prefer many a times AOSP ROMs shared below for they get you Android UI.
Also read: Nexus 7 Marshmallow Update and CM13
Installing the Marshmallow update provided here would break your device warranty as you would need to install a custom recovery like TWRP first for this. Using TWRP, you will be able to install the custom ROMs provided here.
Search this site itself or on Google to get Galaxy S5 TWRP recovery.
When the official update comes — which we will be sure to share with you — you can install that over this one, and vice versa. You can even install Samsung’s Lollipop build (the one currently installed on your Galaxy S5) using its firmware, if you want to remove the custom ROM from below. It’s easy.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Marshmallow Update
Supported devices
- Samsung Galaxy S5, model no. as specified with the ROM download (pay attention in this regard!!)
- 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 S5 (Exynos processor)
For model no. G900H only (model no..
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
Unified GSM Galaxy S5
For model no. G900M/FD/F/A only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
2. Mokee
→ Download Link | Development Page
3. Resurrection Remix
→ Download Link | Development Page
4. PAC ROM
→ Download Link | Development Page
Vodafone Galaxy S5
For model no. G900i only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
Sprint Galaxy S5
For model no. G900P only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
US Cellular Galaxy S5
For model no. G900R4 only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
Verizon Galaxy S5
For model no. G900V only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)
→ Download Link | Development Page
Galaxy S5 4G Plus
For model no. G901F only.
1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13, Unofficial)
→ Download Link | Development Page
Korea S5 Galaxy LTE-A
For model no. G906S/K/L only.
1. CyanogenMod (CM13, Unofficial)
→ Download Link | Development Page
2. Resurrection Remix
→ Download Link | Development Page
3. Mokee
→ 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 first download the 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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