CyanogenMod is one of the most popular third-party Android
ROM besides AOSP from Google. Although CyanogenMod is based on AOSP source, the ROM maker has done a great job by enabling support for almost all Android devices and adding many new features over the stock. Now CyanogenMod has released 2 new builds for the T-Mobile variant LG G4 and LG V10. The carrier has also released an official Marshmallow OTA update for LG G4. Check out our tutorial.
T-Mobile LG G4 can now be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ith the CM 13 build. However, the LG V10 is still stuck on Lollipop with CM 12.1. There could be multiple reasons for the LG V10 not receiving Marshmallow. Some of which could be Kernel not supporting Marshmallow or lack of support for its hardware configuration, mainly due to its dual screen. No matter what the reason is, you can still get your device to the latest CM build. In the near future, you may also see a CM 13 for the T-Mobile V10. So stay tuned and hit the download section below.
Downloads
Here are some popular ROMs for your device:
- Official CyanogenMod 13 for T-Mobile LG G4 H811
- → Download | File: cm-13.0-20160217-NIGHTLY-h811.zip (455.63 MB)
- Official CyanogenMod 12.1 for T-Mobile LG V10 H901
- → Download | cm-12.1-20160217-NIGHTLY-h901.zip (403.87 MB)
- Marshmallow Compatible Google Apps:
- → Open Google Apps → Link | File: open_gapps-arm64-6.0-stock.zip
- → Dynamic Gapps → Link | File: BaNkS-Dynamic-GApps-6.x.x-11-21-2015.zip
- Flash SuperUser for Root Access
- → SuperSU v2.67 → Link | File: BETA-SuperSU-v2.67.zip
Prerequisites
- Verify your device before you proceed. The listed ROMS are compatible with the T-Mobile variant of LG G4 and LG V10 only.
- Make sure you have a custom recovery installed on your device. Latest build from TWRP is highly recommended. For a tutorial on how to install TWRP- click here.
- Make sure you have latest device drivers setup on your PC in order to transfer the files to your device’s internal storage. Get it from the official page of your device manufacturer.
- Fully charge your device as the process make take a while.
How to Update T-Mobile LG G4 and LG V10 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Step 1: Download the ROM of your choice from above. Also, download the Android 6.0 Marshmallow compatible Google Apps from the above download section. If you are looking for root after installation, download the SuperSU package from the list.
Step 2: Transfer all the necessary files to you device’s internal storage or SDcard. Place the files where you can easily locate it.
Step 3: Now boot into TWRP recovery. To do so, turn off your device completely and then press and hold the power button and volume down key for a few seconds. Once you see the TWRP logo, that means you have successfully booted into the recovery. Alternatively, if you have rooted device, then use Android apps like the Quick boot or Boot Smart.
Step 4: Once into TWRP, take a Nandroid backup. To do so, tap Backup option and select all the partitions including the system, data, boot, recovery, EFS and cache(optional).
Step 5: Now wipe the current system. To do so, return to home screen and tap the Wipe option in TWRP. Tap Advanced Wipe and select partitions like system, boot, data, cache, Dalvik cache. Do not, in any case, select internal storage, unless you know what you are doing.
Step 6: Now return to the home screen again and tap Install option. Navigate to the ROM file from your internal storage and select it.
Step 7: Now swipe right on the confirmation action button below to install the ROM.
Step 8: Once installed, go back and select the compatible Google apps zip file from the location in your internal storage.
Step 9: Once selected, swipe right on the confirmation action button below to flash them.
Step 10: Once installation completes, you can wipe the Dalvik cache or simply choose reboot to system option.
Step 11: Once you reboot, you should see the new boot logo. This means that the ROM has been installed successfully. First boot may take a while. If the ROM doesn’t boot or you come across boot loop, a factory reset from the recovery should do the trick. If that fails, you can restore your previous ROM from the TWRP recovery.