Xperia Tablet Z (GSM & Wi-fi) CM13 (cyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow ROM (Device Codename: pollux & pollux_windy) Marshmallow taste has now arrived and this an official build. Official NIGHTLY build are automated builds which makes sure the build is not broken by daily code changes made by developers. NIGHTLY builds are not stable as compared to SNAPSHOT builds and may contain some minor bugs. Here is some brief explanation of the difference between a NIGHTLY and SNAPSHOT.
DISCLAIMER:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on the Xperia Tablet Z (GSM & Wi-fi) which in turn requires 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 or take a NANDROID backup using a recovery. 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.
REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR THE Xperia Tablet Z CM13 ROM UPDATE GUIDE:
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 CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device.
Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP.
If you don’t have a recovery then download it from the above link and follow the below guide to flash:
– Here is a Guide explaining How to Install TWRP using Fastboot.
– Before following this guide make sure that the Bootloader is already unlocked on your Xperia Tablet Z (GSM or Wi-fi).
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 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 Xperia Tablet Z (GSM or Wi-fi).
Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 13.0 on the Xperia Tablet Z (GSM & Wi-fi):
Copy the CyanogenMod 13 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
The first boot may take long time, so don’t panic and be sure that you have enough battery backup. Let the phone reboot and then enjoy the official CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on Xperia Tablet Z (GSM & Wi-fi).