Currently (as of the time of posting), the three Generation Moto G is running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system, and still awaits the Android 6.0 Marshmallow. However, CyanogenMod Team ported CM13 for Moto G 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen, and this ROM is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Cyanogenmod, standing as one of the best custom roms for android devices has now outed the official version of CM13 ROM and the ROM is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with all expected features and lets you customize launcher (which isn’t possible on stock android), use pie control, install themes and lots more.
Officially, this ROM comes with the fingerprint support; improved battery performance, RAM management and other cool tweaks that let you enjoy your Nexus 5X device to the fullest.
Before you flash this ROM on your Moto G smartphone, make sure that it is rooted with TWRP Recovery installed on it, so that flashing can be made possible via recovery mode. However, you’ll need to take nandroid backup of your stock ROM and also full backup of you data to avoid stories that touches the mind.
Read also: How to Root Moto G 2014 (2nd Gen) and Install TWRP Recovery
Once the above protocols are observed, you can then proceed to the below guide on installing Cyanogenmod 13 ROM on Moto G devices.
Download Links for CM 13 Nightly ROM
Step 2: After that, download cyanogenmod 13 Nightly ROM from the above link on your computer, and Google Apps from here and move the downloaded files to the storage of your Moto G device. Make sure it’s saved in root memory, so you can easily locate the file.
Step 3: Now, switch off your device and boot to recovery mode (press and hold Volume Down button + press Power button).
Step 4: Once you get to the recovery mode, simply perform a full system wipe (Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache Partition and then Wipe Dalvik Cache/ART cache from advanced section).
Step 5: After that, go to the recover main menu, then choose install, then select the CM 13 Zip file and flash immediately.
Step 6: Repeat the step 5 to also install the Google apps/
Step 7: Once the installation process is completed, simply go back main recovery menu and tap on Reboot system, and your device would be rebooted.
Once your Moto G android is successfully rebooted, then you will begin to experience Android 6.0 Marshmallow CM13 ROM on your device with much amazing features. And just in case your device got stock in welcome screen during reboot, simply switch off and boot to recovery, then wipe cache partition and reboot.
Cyanogenmod, standing as one of the best custom roms for android devices has now outed the official version of CM13 ROM and the ROM is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with all expected features and lets you customize launcher (which isn’t possible on stock android), use pie control, install themes and lots more.
Officially, this ROM comes with the fingerprint support; improved battery performance, RAM management and other cool tweaks that let you enjoy your Nexus 5X device to the fullest.
Before you flash this ROM on your Moto G smartphone, make sure that it is rooted with TWRP Recovery installed on it, so that flashing can be made possible via recovery mode. However, you’ll need to take nandroid backup of your stock ROM and also full backup of you data to avoid stories that touches the mind.
Read also: How to Root Moto G 2014 (2nd Gen) and Install TWRP Recovery
Once the above protocols are observed, you can then proceed to the below guide on installing Cyanogenmod 13 ROM on Moto G devices.
Download Links for CM 13 Nightly ROM
How to Install Cyanogenmod 13 Marshmallows on Moto G (1st 2nd and 3rd Gen)
Step 1: Enable USB debugging on Moto G device, simply go to settings >> Developers option, and connect your device to your computer.
Step 2: After that, download cyanogenmod 13 Nightly ROM from the above link on your computer, and Google Apps from here and move the downloaded files to the storage of your Moto G device. Make sure it’s saved in root memory, so you can easily locate the file.
Step 3: Now, switch off your device and boot to recovery mode (press and hold Volume Down button + press Power button).
Step 4: Once you get to the recovery mode, simply perform a full system wipe (Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache Partition and then Wipe Dalvik Cache/ART cache from advanced section).
Step 5: After that, go to the recover main menu, then choose install, then select the CM 13 Zip file and flash immediately.
Step 6: Repeat the step 5 to also install the Google apps/
Step 7: Once the installation process is completed, simply go back main recovery menu and tap on Reboot system, and your device would be rebooted.
Once your Moto G android is successfully rebooted, then you will begin to experience Android 6.0 Marshmallow CM13 ROM on your device with much amazing features. And just in case your device got stock in welcome screen during reboot, simply switch off and boot to recovery, then wipe cache partition and reboot.