Update Nexus 6 CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM

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Here is the much awaited Nougat 7.0 ROM for Nexus 6 CM14 (CyanogenMod 14). For latest updates, stay tuned to the Lineage OS 14.1 device list page. This Nougat 7.0 has come for Nexus 6 (shamu) 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 CyanogenMod 14 for Nexus 6 is brought to you by developer neobuddy89 and one more from Lycoris. You can also try the AOSP Nougat 7.0 ROM for Nexus 6. If you like developer’s work and want to help them, then please Donate to neobuddy89 via PayPal using this link.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the Nexus 6 may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Nexus 6 and a Custom Recovery on Nexus 6, 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 Nexus 6 (shamu) CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM build:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Not known

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Not known

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR NEXUS 6 CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• Unlocked bootlaoder on Nexus 6 and TWRP recovery on Nexus 6 (shamu).

 

• ROM download link to neobuddy89’s Nexus 6 CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM [FREQUENTLY UPDATED]
• ROM download link to Lycoris’ CyanogenMod 14 for Nexus 6 [FREQUENTLY UPDATED]

 

• CyanogenMod 14 GApps download link for CM14 Nexus 6 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 NEXUS 6 CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14 NOUGAT 7.0 ROM):

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing (shamu) Nexus 6 CyanogenMod 14 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 Nexus 6 CM14 Nougat 7.0 ROM ZIP to Nexus 6.
   • 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 Nexus 6 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 Nexus 6.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Nexus 6 CM14 Nougat ROM:

   • Copy the Nexus 6 CyanogenMod 14 Nougat 7.0 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 CM14 for Nexus 6 (codename: shamu). After this Nexus 6 (shamu) CyanogenMod 14 Nougat 7.0 ROM 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 Nexus 6 forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

The development thread for neobuddy89’s Nexus 6 CM14 Nougat 7.0 ROM is here.

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