How to Update Moto G4 Plus CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM

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Here is the much awaited Nougat 7.0 ROM for Moto G4 plus CyanogenMod 14 (CM14). You might know that CyanogenMod is now continued as Lineage OS. Stay tuned to the Lineage OS 14.1 Devices list page to get more updates on Lineage OS ROMs. This Nougat 7.0 has come for Moto G4 plus via CyanogenMod 14 ROM. Since Google released Android Nougat Source code, we have update many Android NOUGAT AOSP ROMs and also many CM14/CyanogenMod 14 ROMs updated and many are yet to come. This Moto G4 plus for CyanogenMod 14 is brought to you by developer regalstreak. In addition to this UNOFFICIAL build OFFICIAL CM14.1 for Moto G4/G4 Plus has also arrived. It is strongly recommended to update the OFFICIAL CM14.1 ROM on G4/G4 Plus.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the Moto G4 Plus may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Moto G4 plus and a Custom Recovery on Moto G4 plus, 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 Moto G4 Plus (athene) CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM build:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Not known

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Not known

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR MOTO G4 PLUS CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• Unlocked bootlaoder on Moto G4 Plus and TWRP download link for Moto G4/G4 Plus

  – here is a guide: How to install TWRP recovery on Moto G4 plus

• ROM download link of OFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 14.1 (CM14.1) for Moto G4/G4 Plus (athene)
• ROM download link of Cyanogenmod 14 for Moto G4 plus [UPDATED 10/09/2016]
• CyanogenMod 14 GApps download link for CM14 Moto G4 plus 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 on MOTO G4 PLUS (CYANOGENMOD 14 NOUGAT ROM):

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing CyanogenMod 14 on Moto G4 plus 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 G4 plus.
   • 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 G4 plus 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 G4 plus.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Moto G4 plus CM14 Nougat ROM:

   • Copy the 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 G4 plus (codename: athene). 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 G4 plus forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

The development thread for Moto G4 Plus CM14 ROM is here.

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