Moto G4 2016 CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow ROM

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Moto G4 2016 CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) (XT1622, Codename: athene) Marshmallow Custom ROM is an UNOFFICIAL Android Marshmallow build for Moto G 4th Gen 2016 (XT1622, Codename: athene). This Moto G4 2016 CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) ROM is brought to you by developer elgithubo. Current status of this ROM is UNKNOWN. It is strongly recommended that you take either a NANDROID backup or a complete sync of your phone data.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which in-turn may require the bootloader to be unlocked which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data. You are the only person making changes on your phone and neither we nor the developer can be held responsible for the mistakes done by YOU.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND GUIDES FOR MOTO G4 2016 CM13 ROM FLASHING:

• Moto G4 2016 Bootloader unlock guide
• TWRP recovery for the Moto G4 2016
• ROM Download link for Moto G4 2016 CM13 (CyanogenMod 13)
• Google Apps download link for Moto G4 2016 CM13 ROM

If required:
– 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
– Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
ADB Fastboot Installation guide for Linux and MAC

 

The CyanogenMod 13 ROM for Moto G4 2016 comes with inbuilt ROOT, so SuperSU zip file is not required. After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Moto G4 2016 (XT1622, Codename: athene) forum For upcoming Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod Custom ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

MOTO G 4th GEN 2016 CM13 (CYANOGENMOD 13) MARSHMALLOW CUSTOM ROM INSTALLATION GUIDE:

Make sure that you have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery on your Moto G4 2016 (XT1622, Codename: athene). If not then you can follow this Moto G4 Bootloader unlock guide and Moto G 2016 (G4) TWRP recovery installation guide.

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 ROM for the first time to your Moto G 4th Gen 2016 version, or coming from another ROM:

   This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider backing up your phone data or take a nandroid backup. Here is how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   Points to NOTE:
   – 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 GApps and Moto G4 2016 CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Take a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then boot into TWRP recovery and take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself.
   • 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.
   • First flash the CM13 ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     – Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Moto G4 2016.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13 ROM on Moto G 4th Gen 2016:

   • Copy the latest Moto G 4 CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
     – Use the same guide to flash the GApps too.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with CyanogenMod 13 for Moto G4 2016. After this CM13 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

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