Probably the biggest reason to root and install custom ROM is the fact that you can update your phone with updated software from a newer phone. In this case, you can in fact turn your Galaxy S5 into Galaxy S6 by using a custom ROM like Sixperience ROM.
The Sixperience ROM has been ported straight from a real Galaxy S6, giving you all the new software features including Galaxy S6 theme engine, resizable floating windows, S6 apps, and much more. Of course, you get a nice AROMA graphical installer also, allowing you to choose from three different kernels (you can overclock using Boeffla or KToonsez kernel) and even choose from two cameras (Note 4 or S5).
This ROM can be installed on most S6 models including SM-G900F/G900I/G900M, Canadian SM-G900W8, T-Mobile SM-G900T, Korean SM-G900S/K/T, and few more. (AT&T SM-G900A should be supported soon.)
There are couple things not working like fingerprint sensor (as S6 fingerprint software is not compatible with S5 fingerprint sensor) and world clock widget but other than that, the ROM itself runs rather good with great battery life. If you are looking to turn your Galaxy S5 into an S6, definitely try out this ROM this week(end) and do let me know what you think!
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Installation Instructions:
To install, reboot into recovery, make backup ROM, wipe data/factory reset, install ROM, install Gapps, install SuperSU and reboot. (If for some reason you end up in a bootloop or get force-closed keyboard error on boot, reboot into CWM recovery, go to Mounts & Storage->format /system. For TWRP, go to Wipe->Advanced Wipe->Wipe /system.)
First time installing a custom ROM? See How to Install Custom ROM on Galaxy S5! Using TWRP? See our universal fail-proof method on installing custom ROM and boot the first time!
Credits – XDA <— Please donate to the developer of this ROM or hit Thanks button on XDA if you like it, thx!
Extra MODs:
Want Flash Player? See How to Install Flash Player on Android Lollipop!
If you want some awesome audio, check out Viper4Audio FX MOD, which you can install on this ROM to enhance your music 100%.
If you want to run your apps in tablet/hybrid/custom DPI mode, see our Xposed App Settings guide.
Need to run apps that check for root? Check out How to Run Apps that’s don’t run on rooted Android!
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Would be cool if I can install it. Gets stuck in boot up
Have you updated your bootloader to Lollipop? That could be why.
True. I’ll try it later. Thx
It worked, tbis rom is better than i expected too. Thanks much
Tell me how you update your bootloader to Lollipop??
i have the same problem, Flash the Rom and i gets stuck in boot up!!
i really want to try this rom!!
Sorry for my English..
If you have a backup of the bootloader, you can restore it after installing the ROM. After that, you can choose to wipe/factory reset before rebooting the system or you can go ahead and reboot without factory reset. I’m using TWRP btw.
I installed the rom but there is no mention about play store is not working and i cant download anything from browser. Or google chrome or any other browser. Please what i have to do? I have g900f.
max how to set lte on this rom
How to Convert Galaxy S5 into Galaxy S6! [Sixperience ROM how to set lte on this rom i install it only showing 4g
Gets stuck in boot up. Restart after few seconds. ;-(
Will this allow access to external sdards? If so, is there a way to swap internal with external so that apps can automatically be installed on the external? Thanks.
What about the biggest one of all, VERIZON? I don’t see the SM-G900V on the list, in coming attractions, nada! What’s the story on this Rom for the V?
I bet you’d have to install it, then flash the Verizon BOA8 firmware . But SafeStrap doesn’t support aroma.
When i click the link it only gives me a file that’s only like 12kb
G900f sensor problem is all roms, help me Max 🙁
Does anyone know if they are coming up with an update of this rom for other variants? I have a sm-g900p
Terrible soft. Music player cut songs same video player. Gui looks perfect but all works laggy didn know why processor get 85% use with none of app. I dont know why. Every restart time and data get reset to some random numbers…last day with this soft
hi guys
ihave problem instaled the rom sixexperince3.0 but not work fringerscanner some solution
excelent work
bugs fringerscaner
thanks solution
It is said in the review that figure print is not supported
I have the t mobile s5 2 questions one. What file do I load and will I lose my wifi calling
please make at least one rom for g900fd.
I installed the rom but there is no mention about play store is not working and i cant download anything from browser. Or google chrome or any other browser. Please what i have to do? I have g900f.
Pleaaase make one for g900h pleeaaaseee
is 4g lte working on this rom?? my phone used to say 4g lte but now it only says 4g
4G IS LTE. same thing.
i gets stuck in boot up!!
help me how to resolve ….
what i do was choose another kernal try that
sorry mistake meant to say what i did*
Does this work with G900H Exynos version?
which gapps does it use and where do i get super su
g900f i install this rom over the bugs the one is the bed bug is overhitting what can i do ??
Looks and everything is great. ..but it lags…i found it not for everyday use…..but its great….i love it….max please do something for its lag…
hellooo, is there any sixperience rom for SM-G900H???
Out of curiosity, tried this install on a SM-G900P. Works great except for internet/data/sms/mms. Great S6 experience. Hopefully a fully supported rom is available for Sprint devices soon.
does it work on G900FD?????
hi this is the most beautiful rom I have ever used but I have a big pob….when someone calls me or I call someone screen turns black,I tried many different ways but I couldn’t solve this prob,can you help me please because ı really wanna use this rom….thanks …
Will everything in my phone dissappear? Including videos pictures audio files etc.
Please reply thanks
what about the SM-G900H ???
how to convert on LTE A s5
will this cancel the warranty
Hi Max wonderful job on the ROM. However when u search in Google play store it cuts off. Also to get the same experience as a s6 it needs to be android 6.0 not 5.0.2 as your basically using lollipops os
This is verison 3. There was version 4 available but no download link in xda thread. Can you please post it here if you have it im using it right now and would like to update.
G900i sixperience 3.0
Is there a way to get the fingerprint scanner to work?
Hello Max,
Where can I download Lollipop bootloader from?
Thank you
Any news on getting this for SM-G900P (Sprint)? Happy to donate, want to make my S5 into an S6 to use with the Samsung Gear VR I bought my wife. She already has an s6 of course.
I did already root and install recovery.