If you own the Yu Yunique Android device, then here is a good news for you folks. You can now install the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware on your device with the CyanogenMod 13 ROM. Courtesy of DC07, a recognized developer at XDA, the Yunique device has now seen the latest Marshmallow upgrade.
Although this CM 13 build is an unofficial one, the developer claims it to be stable and has no major bugs. As the development is at it’s initial stages, the ROM may consist of some minor bugs at the moment. However, with future updates, stability improvements and bug fixes can be expected. Once you setup a custom recovery like TWRP, you are all set to flash the custom ROM listed below.
The ROM comes with some basic features found in the latest CM 13 source code and the ROM has been compiled for the device. Before you proceed with the ROM, make sure you backup everything as it will wipe all your data and apps from the device.
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What’s working:
Wifi
Bluetooth
RIL
Camera
SD Card
All other basic functionalities including system apps
Downloads
Yu Yureka CyanogenMod 13 ROM
- LineageOS ROM for YU Yunique — Download | File: lineage-14.1-20180329-nightly-jalebi-signed.zip
- Open Gapps for ARM devices — Link
Requirements
- The listed custom ROM is compatible with Yu Yunique. Do not try it on any other device.
- Make sure you have TWRP recovery installed on your device.
- You must have device drivers installed on your PC so as to transfer the ROM and Google apps to your device’s storage.
- You must fully charge your device or at least to 60%, as the process may take a while.
Backup your Apps and Data
Before you proceed, make sure you backup all your data. This process will wipe all the data from your device except for the internal storage. Hence, a full backup or nandroid backup is recommended. Also backup all your internal storage files just in case anything goes wrong. Take a nandroid backup from the custom recovery before flashing the ROM.
How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Yu Yunique With CM 13
- Download the Marshmallow CM 13 ROM from the download section. Also download the Marshmallow Google Apps of your choice.
- Now transfer the zip file into your device’s internal storage. Place the zip file where you can easily locate it.
- Now reboot into Custom Recovery (like TWRP). To boot into TWRP, first turn off your device and then press and hold volume down and power keys at the same time. If you see the TWRP logo, that means you have successfully booted into the recovery.
- It’s highly recommended that you perform a nandroid backup. To backup your ROM, tap on backup option in TWRP and select all the partitions including System, Data, Boot, Recovery, EFS and swipe right where appropriate, to backup.
- After performing the ROM backup, perform a full wipe. Return to the TWRP main menu and tap the wipe button and select Advanced Wipe. Then select Dalvik Cache, System, Data, and Cache. Now swipe the confirmation button to wipe.
- Now go back to the TWRP main menu or home screen and tap on the install option. Navigate to the ROM file and select it.
- Swipe the confirmation button to proceed with the installation. The ROM will be installed.
- Now return to home in the TWRP and tap on the install option. Navigate to the Google apps zip file and select it.
- Swipe the confirmation button to proceed with the installation.
- Once installed, reboot to system.
If you see the new boot logo, that means you have successfully installed the ROM on your device. If you come across any boot loop or face system errors, try a factory reset from the recovery or you can always restore your previous ROM from the backup.
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