Download CM13 for OnePlus One and Update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

OnePlus One users can now update their firmware to android 6.0 Marshmallow via the CM13 as the official CyanogenMod 13 is spotted on OnePlus One CyanogenMod page. The CM13 for the OnePlus One is fully functional, visually tweaked UI enhancements and updated Theme Engine still on a revamped custom ROM, CM13 build for OnePlus One which promises a complete Marshmallow experience.
CM13, Android 6.0 for OnePlus One

If you are a OnePlus One user and wishes to upgrade to the android 6.0 Marshmallow via the CM13, you can download the latest nightly builds of the CM13 ROM for the device, OnePlus One which is also codenamed "bacon" via official CyanogenMod download page and then follow the step-by-step guide as outlined below to install the ROM.

HOW TO INSTALL OFFICIAL CM13, Android 6.0 Marshmallow On OnePlus One

Pre-requisites:

  • Ensure that your phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM. Failure to do so may result in fatal device malfunction.
  • Make a NAND Backup of your current ROM using your preferred Custom Recovery.
  • Ensure that you have the correct USB Drivers installed for your OnePlus One device.
  • Enable USB Debugging mode via Settings > Developer Options (if you are running Android 5.0 or above).  Or Settings > Applications > Development (if you are running Android 2.3 or earlier).
  • Ensure that your OnePlus One is bootloader unlocked and either ClockworkMOD or TWRP recovery installed.


NOW INSTALLING CM13, Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your OnePlus One

1. Download CM13, Android 6.0 Marshmallow for your OnePlus One from here. And download the Android 6.0 Marshmallow GApps from here.

2. Copy both files you downloaded above to the root of your SD Card/internal storage.

3. Reboot the phone to recovery.
NOTE:
- To boot OnePlus One to Recovery, Power off the Phone, press and Hold both Volume Down and Power Buttons together until the phone boots to recovery.
- You should have custom recovery flashed on your OnePlus One. Either TWRP, ClockworkMOD or Philz Custom Recovery is OK. See here: How to Flash Custom Recovery on OnePlus One | How to Unlock OnePlus One Bootloader

4. From the recovery, Wipe Data/Factory Reset the phone. This action normally wipes data, cache and delvik cache of the phone.

5. Flash the CM13 on your OnePlus One by selecting "INSTALL" from the recovery then, navigate to the location where the downloaded ROM is placed on the phone. Immediately flash the GApps following the same procedure.

6. Wipe/Factory Reset the phone again and then, reboot.
The first boot usually takes longer time, about 10 minutes. Allow the ROM to initialize and start all the apps properly and then, enjoy!.

Source: IBTimes

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