ZTE Nubia Z9 Max CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM

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Android Nougat 7.0 ROM for Nubia Z9 Max CM14 (CyanogenMod 14). We also have the Lineage 14.1 for Nubia Z9 Max. For latest updates, stay tuned to the Lineage OS device list page. 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 Nubia Z9 Max CM14 Nougat 7.0 ROM is brought to you by Developer bauuuuu.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the Nubia Z9 Max may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Nubia Z9 Max and a Custom Recovery on Nubia Z9 Max, 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 Nubia Z9 Max (nx512j) CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM build:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Network (Calls, SMS, Data) (unstable in roaming mode)
– Wifi
– NFC
– Bluetooth
– Camera (Photos) & Flash
– Video Playback
– Audio ( Record and Playback )
– Most of the Sensors working
– Button lights
– Vibration
– SD Card

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Everything else except the working things

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR ZTE NUBIA Z9 MAX CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• TWRP recovery download link for Nubia Z9 Max.

  – Follow the guide to flash the recovery: How to install TWRP using fastboot in an Android (Before flashing TWRP you need to Unlocked bootloader on Nubia Z9 Max).

• ROM download link of Nubia Z9 Max CM14
• CyanogenMod 14 GApps download link for CM14 for Mi2/2s 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 ZTE NUBIA Z9 MAX CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14 NOUGAT ROM):

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing CyanogenMod 14 for Nubia Z9 Max 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 Nubia Z9 Max CM14 Nougat ROM ZIP to the phone.
   • 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 Nubia Z9 Max 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 Nubia Z9 Max.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Nubia Z9 Max CM14 Nougat ROM:

   • Copy the Nubia Z9 Max CM14 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest Nubia Z9 Max 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 for Nubia Z9 Max (codename: nx512j). After this Nubia Z9 Max 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 Nubia Z9 Max forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

Development thread for the Nubia Z9 MAX CM14 is here.

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