Nvidia Shield Portable CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow ROM

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Nvidia Shield Portable CM13 Marshmallow ROM is based on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 which now goes official. There may be some minor bugs as this is a NIGHTLY build but this build is more or less ready to be used as a daily driver.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on the Nvidia Shield Portable, 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 doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. Neither the developer nor we will be held responsible for any disaster that happens to your device.

[Nvidia Shield Portable CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM]

Files needed for Nvidia Shield Portable CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM flashing:

• CyanogenMod 13 ROM Download link [OFFICIAL] for Nvidia Shield Portable (codename: Roth)
• Marshmallow GApps download link
• TWRP recovery download link for Nvidia Shield Portable (Codename: Roth)

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 Access on CM13/CyanogenMod 13

 

Nvidia Shield Portable CM13 Android Marshmallow ROM flashing guide:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 13 for the first time to your Shield Portable, 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.

   • Make sure you have a TWRP installed on your Nvidia Shield Portable.
     If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above link and see if the below guide works for you:
     – How to flash TWRP using fastboot.
   • Download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device.
   • Take a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have already flashed a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP on the phone.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition and Dalvik Cache.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.
   • First flash the CM 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 Nvidia Shield Portable.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13.0:

   • Copy the 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.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

The flashing may take a while. When it will be done you can reboot your system and enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on Nvidia Shield CM13, the Android Marshmallow touch with CyanogenMod. 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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