How to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Galaxy Star 2 Plus

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is now available for Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM- G350E. Read through this post to flash the update on your handset.

It’s pity as Samsung has stopped supporting for Galaxy Star 2 Plus at Android 4.4.2 KitKat and there is no longer any official update. However, that does not mean, you cannot update for your Star 2 Advance to the higher Android version. Of course, you cannot do it officially, but you can take advantage of the custom ROMs. That’s why, in this article, we decide to show how to flash Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM- G350E.

How to install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Galaxy Star Plus

Before flashing Android 6.0.1 ROM for your handset, you need to take note something first.

·        This ROM is only for Samsung SM-G350E so if you flash it on any other Android devices, it can end to brick the device.

·        It will delete all the data inside the internal memory, so you should make a backup first.

·        Charge the battery up to at least 50% to ensure it will not die during installing Rom process.

·        You also need a custom recovery such as TWRP, CWM to install this Rom. To install custom recovery for Star 2 Plus, follow this post.

 Now, your Star 2 Plus is ready to flash Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Install an Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM on Samsung Galaxy SM-G350E

1.      Download the Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM file as well as Google Apps package (Select ARM and Marshmallow i.e 6.0) onto your computer

2.      Move the downloaded files into your Galaxy S4, do not put it in any folder

3.      Power off your device and then boot your device into recovery mode. To do that, hold down and press the Home, Volume up and Power buttons together for a few seconds. After that, press the Volume down and your device now is in TWRP recovery.

4.      Now, tap on Wipe Advance section, select ‘wipe data, cache, dalvik, system’ and slide to confirm the selection

5.      Then, load the ROM by selecting “Install” and “choose zip from SD card.”

6.      Now flash the Rom you have moved into your device and wait for the process to complete. Once done, you will be prompted to reboot your device, tap on “No”  to continue flashing the Google Apps

7.      Once the installation is complete, from the recovery options, tap on “Reboot system” to reboot your device. For the first time booting up, it will take about 10-20 minutes.

Also read: How to Update Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to Android 7.1.1

Your Galaxy Star 2 Plus have been successfully updated to Android 6.0.1. Enjoy the new features on Android Marshmallow and let’s know in the comment section below.