If you have an Android phone running the latest version of CyanogenMod 12, then you can download, install and enable the Samsung Galaxy S6 theme using the built-in theme engine of the ROM. This way, you get a taste of what the Galaxy S6 firmware looks like on a stock Android device.
CyanogenMod 12 is the latest version of the CyanogenMod ROM, based on Android 5.0 Lollipop. As every other CyanogenMod ROM, CM12 is based on stock Android, with no bloatware apps and more features. One of the most important features is the built-in theme engine.
This engine allows you to install various themes without having to change the ROM or make complicated system changes. Thanks to the simplicity of the engine, you only have to download the theme you want, install, and then enjoy it.
One of the latest and greatest themes that developers have created is designed to make your phone like the newly released Samsung Galaxy S6. This is a full featured theme and covers detailed parts of the Galaxy S6 firmware, making the experience as close as possible to the flagship.
Many things are themed to look like the Galaxy S6 Touchwiz firmware, including themed framework, Galaxy S6 SystemUI, themed apps, S6 notification bar and notification drawer, volume keys, S5 icon pack, S6 boot animation, sound notification, ringtone & alarms as well as Galaxy S6 wallpapers. As the developer says, be ready to have a Galaxy S6 on your CyanogenMod 12 device.
How To Install Galaxy S6 Theme on CyanogenMod 12
The theme needs a theme engine to work properly. It is recommended CyanogenMod 12 but it can be any other stock ROM for as long as it has the same theme engine.
- Download Galaxy S6 theme and move the APK file to your phone.
- Make sure you have “Unknown Sources” enabled. You can check it at Settings > Security.
- Install the APK file of the Galaxy S6 theme and go back.
- Go to Settings > Theme and choose the newly installed theme.
- Choose what parts you want to enable, like sounds, boot animation, user interface.
- Wait for a few seconds and then go back.
Now your Android phone with CyanogenMod 12 is running on the Samsung Galaxy S6 theme. Enjoy the Touchwiz experience on your phone.
Awesome tutorial, thank you for sharing! I’ve been looking for a way to customize my Galaxy S6’s theme and this looks like a great option. Can’t wait to try it out!