Samsung Galaxy Note 5 N920C Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update via XXU2BPB6 ROM: How to Install

By Staff Writer | Mar 07, 2016 10:42 PM EST

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 can now proceed to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via XXU2BPB6 ROM. The custom ROM offers tweaks for TouchWiz user interface and more exciting features and enhancements.

XXU2BPB6 custom ROM based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow now released support for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with model number N920C. XXU2BPB6 offers the original Marshmallow features like Doze, fingerprint support, Android Pay, plus enhancements for TouchWiz, S Pen and stock apps. It also offers the latest security patch level for greater stability and security.

Before deciding to install XXU2BPB6 on Samsung Galaxy Note 5, be reminded of the following reminders and preconditions:

1.      Use only Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with model number N920C. Using other variant may cause severe damage to phone.

2.      Install TWRP Recovery here.

3.      Back up all necessary data here.

4.      Download a driver here.

5.      Like in all cases, installing any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers of XXU2BPB6 will be held responsible for such damage.

To proceed with the installation, here are a few steps to do:

1.      Download Android 6.0.1 XXU2BPB6 here and extract the zip file.

2.      Download Odin v3.09 here.

3.      Turn off phone.

4.      Go to Download mode by press holding volume down and home buttons together.

5.      Press the power button twice.

6.      Open Odin on the PC.

7.      Once connected, wait for the ID:COM boxes to turn into yellow with the COM port number.

8.      Select the files to be flashed or installed on the phone.

9.      In Odin, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

10.  Click the Start button for begin installation.

11.  Wait until the installation is completed.

To check the software versions, go to Settings > About phone.

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