This is a simple, step by step guide to help you flash Cyanogenmod custom rom on your device. Have included all required software download links at appropriate places.
Happy flashing!
Prerequisites:
Custom Recovery like TWRP flashed on device (refer my post - http://crazymonkblogs.blogspot.in/2016/02/how-to-root-any-android-using-supersu.html for assistance)
& In order to flash a custom recovery you need to unlock your
device bootloader (for assistance refer post above)
Complete these two requirements to proceed further
Step 1
Download latest CM release
(snapshot version – most stable & qualifies as a release in CM community
terms) Latest snapshot available as on 10.03.2016 – CM 12.1 based on Android
Lollipop 5.01
Official Cyanogen Mod download
link - https://download.cyanogenmod.org
Take extra care in downloading
the correct file listed for your specific device model, else you end by
bricking your device
Step 2
Download the corresponding version
Gapps(Google aplications) package – i.e. – if your custom rom version is 5.01 then
download Gapps version 5.01
Nano or Micro package is preferred)
you can always download additional requirements from play store (You need to
flash Gapps as the default set of Google apps are not included in custom roms)
Refer Package comparison here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347
Step 3
Connect phone to PC & paste
CM & GApps zip files in internal storage & disconnect
Step 4
Remove Sim card/s
Step 5
Boot in Fastboot mode & enter
recovery (TWRP)
You can flash in two styles - Clean install & regular flashing
For a Clean Install (this formats the internal storage of device)
Click àWipe à advance wipe à Check (Dalvik cache,
data, cashe, internal storage & system) àSwipe
to wipe
Regular flashing
Click àWipe à advance wipe à Check (Dalvik cache,
data, cashe, system) (Don’t check internal storage) àSwipe to wipe
Step 6
Connect phone to PC & paste
CM & GApps zip files in internal storage & disconnect
Step 7
Back to home screen à Select Install àCheck CM image zip
& swipe to install
Click Wipe cache & swipe to
wipe
Step 8
Back & select GApps zip file
& swipe à
Click Wipe cache & swipe to wipe
Step 9
Reboot system – (takes a good 10
to 15 minutes, don’t panic)
Complete phone setup
Insert Sim/s
Congratulations you are all set to explore Cyanogen Mod’s take on Android!
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