Moto G 2014 LTE CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM

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Here is the much awaited Nougat 7.0 ROM for Moto G 2014 LTE CyanogenMod 14 (CM14). For latest updates, stay tuned to the Lineage OS device list page. This Nougat 7.0 has come for Moto G 2014 LTE via CyanogenMod 14 ROM. Since Google released Android Nougat Source code, we have update many Android NOUGAT AOSP ROMs and also many CyanogenMod 14 ROMs updated and many are yet to come. This Moto G 2014 LTE for CyanogenMod 14 is brought to you by developer LuK1337. Earlier he had ported CM14 for Moto G 2014 (thea). If you want to help LuK1337 for his awesome work then you can Donate to LuK1337 to keep up his good work.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the 2nd Gen Moto G 2014 LTE may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Moto G 2014 LTE and a Custom Recovery on Moto G 2014 LTE, 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. ALSO KNOW THAT THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT BUILD AND CONTAINS MORE BUGS THAN YOU CAN THINK.

 

Status of 2nd Gen Moto G 2014 LTE (thea) CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM build:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Boots
– Network (Calls, SMS, Data)
– Wifi
– Bluetooth
– Camera ( Photos )
– Video Playback
– Audio ( Record and Playback )
– Sensors
– Flash
– Led

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Video recording
– SELinux is permissive

 

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

• Unlocked bootlaoder on 2nd Gen Moto G 2014 LTE and TWRP on Moto G 2014 LTE.

  – here is a guide: How to install TWRP recovery on Moto G 2014 LTE

• ROM download link of Cyanogenmod 14 for Moto G 2014 LTE
• CyanogenMod 14 GApps download link for CM14 Moto G 2014 LTE 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 for MOTO G 2014 LTE (CYANOGENMOD 14 NOUGAT ROM):

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing CM14 for Moto G 2014 LTE 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 and CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM ZIP to Moto G 2014 LTE.
   • 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 G 2014 LTE 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 G 2014 LTE.

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

   • Copy the 2nd Gen Moto G 2014 LTE 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 G 2014 LTE (codename: thea). 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 G 2014 LTE (thea) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

The development thread for Moto G 2014 LTE CM14 ROM is here.

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