How to Update Xperia M CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM

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Here is the much awaited Nougat 7.0 ROM for Xperia M CyanogenMod 14 (CM14). For latest updates, stay tuned to the Lineage OS device list page. This Nougat 7.0 has come for Xperia M 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. We have witnessed Adrian DC has brought the AOSP Nougat 7.0 for Xperia SP, CM14 for Xperia T, Xperia M Nougat 7.0 update and this time he has brought the CyanogenMod 14 Nougat treatment for the Xperia M.

DISCLAIMER:

• I DON’T KNOW THE STATUS OF THIS ROM YET. THIS COULD BE AN INITIAL ALPHA ROM OR JUST A DEVELOPMENT ROM. IT MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL OR IF AT ALL IT BOOTS THEN IT MAY NOT BE USABLE AS A DAILY DRIVER. I JUST FOUND THE ROM AND POSTED HERE. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALSO MAKE SURE TO TAKE NANDROID BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT ROM.
• I don’t want to waste your time and my time too and hence I basically verify the system/build.prop and/or updater-script to get the build details at the first place before posting any ROM. I may be wrong at times and hence it is your responsibility to verify once more about the legitimacy of the ROMs.
• Installing a custom ROM on a the Xperia M may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Xperia M and a Custom Recovery on Xperia M, 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.

 

Status of Xperia M (nicki, C1904,1905,2004,2005) CyanogenMod 14 Nougat ROM build:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Not Known

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Not Known

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR XPERIA M CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• TWRP download link for Xperia M
• Unlocked bootloader on Xperia M and TWRP recovery installed on Xperia M
• ROM download link of Cyanogenmod 14 for Xperia M
• CyanogenMod 14 GApps download link for CM14 Xperia M 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 XPERIA M (CYANOGENMOD 14 NOUGAT ROM):

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing CyanogenMod 14 on Xperia M 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 Xperia M.
   • 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 Xperia M 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 Xperia M.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Xperia M 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 Xperia M (codename: nicki, C1904,1905,2004,2005). 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 Xperia M forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

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