In this tutorial, you can enjoy the latest Android 7.1.2 Nougat on your Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus (GT-I9060I). This ROM is a custom ROM based on the latest AOSP (Android Open Source Project) Source code. To install this custom ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus you need TWRP or any supported custom recovery on your device.

Remember, this ROM is not the official firmware by Samsung, but you can flash it without any hassle by using TWRP Recovery.  Thanks to the XDA Senior member GuestK00368, for developing and sharing on the XDA forum.

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Download and Install Android 7.1.2 Nougat On Samsung Grand Neo Plus (Custom ROM)

In this guide, we have given all the custom ROM based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, you can try any build based on your interest. We recommend you to try the Lineage OS 15.1 based on Android 7.1.2 which is a stable build and can be used as a daily driver.

What’s on Android 7.0 Nougat and Its Feature

Android 7.0 Nougat comes with a handful of features such as  App Shortcuts, Multi Window support, restart setting to power menu, Launch the camera by pressing the power button twice, Image Keyboard support, 100 emoji added, GIF Support, Quick Reply via Notification, Notification Redesigned panel, Notifications prioritization, Enhanced Doze Mode, System UI Tuner, Customizable Quick Settings, Don Not Disturb, New Settings Panel Redesigned, Data Saver per App, seamless updates and New Emoji Support.

How to Install AOSP Android 7.1.2 on Samsung Grand Neo Plus

As the title suggests, here we’ve shared the requirements and steps to flash the AOSP Android 7.1.2 Nougat build on the Samsung Grand Neo Plus (GT-I9060I) variant.

Before heading over to the guide, make sure to follow all the requirements below.

Pre-Requisites

Before we begin with this procedure, I would strongly recommend you create a backup of your device storage and all your files stored on your device. Moreover, it is advised to follow the steps mentioned in this post very carefully to avoid permanent damage or to brick your device.

Charge Your Phone

It’s highly recommended to charge your handset before unlocking the bootloader to avoid your device from shutting down occasionally while going through the process. Make sure to keep at least 50% of charge or higher for a smooth operation.

Download ADB and Fastboot Binaries

You can skip this adb and fastboot part if you have already installed TWRP Recovery on your Samsung Grand Neo Plus.

Using the ADB and Fastboot command (platform-tools), you’ll be able to boot your Android device into the bootloader mode (download mode) which will be easy for you to proceed with further steps. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) creates a connection or bridge between the device and computer to sideload files.

Whereas Fastboot is a more advanced command utility tool for Android devices that works with computers. You can download ADB and Fastboot Binaries (Platform-Tools).

Download Samsung USB Drivers

A USB Driver is a set of files that basically allows you to create a successful and strong connection between a mobile device with a computer properly using a USB data cable. It’ll be useful to transfer files between the connected devices, flash files on the handset, and more.

It’s also worth mentioning that not only mobile devices but also other external devices can use and run USB Drivers on a Windows computer. Such as mouse, keyboard, printer, external hard drives, speakers, USB flash drives, etc. You can grab Samsung USB Drivers here.

Unlock Bootloader Your Phone:

To enjoy any custom ROM, you must first unlock the bootloader on your Samsung Grand Neo Plus.

Install TWRP Recovery:

You have to install TWRP Recovery on your phone to install any custom ROM on your device. After unlocking the bootloader, you can follow our guide to install TWRP Recovery on your Samsung Grand Neo Plus.

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Download Android 7.1.2 Nougat ROM:

Here, you will find all the Android 7.1.2 Nougat custom ROM for your Samsung Grand Neo Plus (GT-I9060I).

Download Android 7.1.2 Nougat Gapps:

It’s worth mentioning that most of the third-party AOSP (Android Open Source Project) ROMs (also known as aftermarket firmware) come without any preinstalled Google apps package. You can manually install the Android 7.1.2 Nougat GApps by following our guide.

Instructions to Install:

Follow our complete guide to flash the custom ROM on your device using TWRP recovery.

Warning!

GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of issue that may happen to your device if you flash it on another device and brick it. Do it at your own risk.

  • Connect your device to the PC via USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
  • Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
  • Execute the below command in the CMD window or enter recovery mode by using the Volume and Power button combination. your device to TWRP Recovery:
  • adb reboot recovery
  • Now head over to the Install section and navigate to the downloaded vendor and firmware. Perform a right swipe to flash it.TWRP Home
  • If you want Google Apps as well, then you need to flash it at this instance itself. Go to Install, select the GApps ZIP file, and perform a right swipe to flash this file.
  • When that is done, you may reboot your device. Head over to Reboot and select System.

Your device will now boot to the newly installed OS. With this, we conclude the guide on how to install the AOSP Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Samsung Grand Neo Plus. Do keep in mind that the first boot might take up some time and you might have to set up your device from scratch.

adb reboot recovery

Conclusion

Flashing the ported Android 7.1.2 Nougat on your Samsung Grand Neo Plus will give an early taste of the latest Android OS version. It looks like that the Samsung Grand Neo Plus model won’t gonna receive the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update officially from the manufacturer. So, it’s a good idea to get most of the features and visual treatment. However, if you find any extra bugs or stability issues then you should report them to the respective forum.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.