How to Update Moto X 2014 CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM

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Here is the much awaited Nougat 7.0 ROM for Moto X 2014 CM14 (CyanogenMod 14). You might know that CyanogenMod is now continued as Lineage OS. Stay tuned to the Lineage OS 14.1 Devices list page to get more updates on Lineage OS ROMs. In addition to CM14 we also have the Lineage 14.1 for Moto X 2014 (victara). Since Google released Android Nougat Source code, we have update many Android NOUGAT AOSP ROMs and also many UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod 14 ROMs and OFFICIAL CM14.1 ROMs. This CyanogenMod 14 for Moto X 2014 is brought to you by developer SeannyM along with invisiblek. In addition to this UNOFFICIAL CM14 ROM, now the OFFICIAL CM14.1 (CyanogenMod 14.1) for Moto X 2014 is also live. See the required downloads sections for the links(s). It is strongly recommended to update the OFFICIAL CyanogenMod 14.1 on the Moto X 2014.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the Moto X 2014 may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Moto X 2014 and a Custom Recovery on Moto X 2014, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

Status of Moto X 2014 (victara) CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM build:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything except in the not working list

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Camera
– SELinux is permissive

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR MOTO X 2014 CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• TWRP download link for Moto X 2014 (victara)
• Unlocked bootlaoder on Moto X 2014
  install TWRP on Moto X 2014
• ROM download link of OFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 14.1 (CM14.1) for Moto X 2014
• ROM download link of CM14 for Moto X 2014 by SeannyM
• CyanogenMod 14 GApps download link for CM14 Moto X 2014 CyanogenMod 14 Nougat Update

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14

HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE CM14 on MOTO X 2014 (CYANOGENMOD 14 NOUGAT ROM):

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing CyanogenMod 14 on Moto X 2014 for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE on BACKUP:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the Nougat GApps, CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM and the CM setup remover ZIP to Moto X 2014.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   • First flash the Moto X 2014 CM14 ROM ZIP from device.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the CM14 Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM on Moto X 2014.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Moto X 2014 CM14 Nougat ROM:

   • Copy the CM14 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM14 ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then flash the CM14 Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.0.0_r1 with CyanogenMod 14 On Moto X 2014 (codename: victara). After this CM14 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Moto X 2014 (victara) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

The development thread for Moto X 2014 CM14 ROM is here.

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