Android 5.0.2 Lollipop finally arrives on Moto G (also known as Motorola Moto G X1032) as Moto G specifications are suitable to receive Android L. Thanks to an unofficial release of CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM. It comes with all the working features as of CM12, and is still a work-in-progress release. Moto G comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but it is officially upgradable to Android L which is not yet released. But CyanogenMod 12 is available to download and install which contain full features of Android L. This ROM has been tested only on XT1032. It should also be fully functional on XT1034 and GPe. CDMA users and XT1033 users are probably going to have a hard time making it a daily Moto G drivers.
As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install Android 5.1 Lollipop CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM on Galaxy S3 I9300 using CyanogenMod. Don’t forget to backup all your apps and personal data as a precaution. It is always better to make a backup before doing anything with your Android device. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.
As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install Android 5.1 Lollipop CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM on Galaxy S3 I9300 using CyanogenMod. Don’t forget to backup all your apps and personal data as a precaution. It is always better to make a backup before doing anything with your Android device. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.
Salient Features of Android L CyanogenMod 12
This amazing CyanogenMod 12 custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. A quick list of the main features in CyanogenMod 12.1 is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Moto G.
- Up to date with latest CM changes.
- Re-enable performance profiles.
- Update A2DP policy.
- Removed platform-specific selinux policies and back to permissive mode.
- Updated with latest CM changes. Should fully boot now. Make a clean install just in case.
- Update build fingerprint for XT1032 GPe
- Add ethernet via OTG feature.
- Fixed AOSP camera issues.
- The rest of the official device-specifics commits have been merged.
- Fix a2dp sample rate.
- Enabled NuPlayer instead of AwesomePlayer.
- Added FFMPEG codecs for extended media support.
Complete Step by Step Procedure for installation:
We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install CyanogenMod 12 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop custom firmware on Moto G. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Moto G, then this should not be any different for you. However, for beginners, you need to root your Moto G and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.
Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong.
Warning:
- This tutorial is only for installing CyanogenMod 12 Android 5.0.2 ROM on Moto G. Please do not try on any other Moto variants.
- This tutorial will wipe out all your data. Proceed at your own risk.
- Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.
Installation steps
Step 1 - Download CyanogenMod 12 Android 5.0.2 ROM for Moto G to your computer.
Step 2 - Download PA GApps from our selection here: Official Updated PA Google Apps!
Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 5.0.2 ROM zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).
Step 4 - Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.
Step 5 - Now to get in the Recovery Mode.
Step 6 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset”.
Step 7 - Install the downloaded Android L CyanogenMod 12 ROM followed by GApps.
Step 9 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu.
Your Moto G will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.
That’s it! Your Moto G should now have CyanogenMod 12 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
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