Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Galaxy Note 3 With CM 13

Galaxy Note 3 is a lucky device to receive the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. Although unofficial, the update comes in the form of CyanogenMod ROM with the upcoming version 13. The CM 13 sources are available and has been ported to the Galaxy Note 3 device. With the listed ROM, you can now update your Note 3 to Marshmallow. Not many changes have been made into the CM 13 source code. However, SuperSU has been added and the CM kernel source has been replaced with Temasek’s latest HLTE kernel source to support the CM ROM on the device.

The Marshmallow ROM seems to be stable, but several bugs prevail at the moment. Further updates are promised by the developer and bugs will be fixed. Even though the ROM may not look like a daily driver, it is a great deal for Android enthusiasts who want to test the latest Android software. You will need TWRP to install the ROM. If you have multi-ROM support, then you can try it as a secondary ROM. Read the bugs section before you proceed to install the ROM. Also, visit the developer page for more information and updates from the download section.

Let’s begin with the tutorial.

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Bug Alert

SIM cards are not recognized, thus calls, messages, and mobile data won’t work. This is a recurring problem for many developers. It could be an issue with the CM codebase. It is expected to be fixed soon.
External SD cards only work after formatting them. To be fixed in next update.
The stock CM File Manager does not work at the moment.
Bluetooth works for some, but may not for others.
Video recording does not work. To be fixed in next update.
Capacitive key backlight settings do not work. To be fixed in next update.

Downloads

CM 13 Marshmallow ROM — Download | File: cm-13-20151101-UNOFFICIAL-hlte.zip (286.2 MB)
Marshmallow Gapps — Download | File: gapps-mm-mini.zip
Alternative Gapps — Download | File: gapps-mm-fix.zip

Requirements

The listed custom ROM is compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 codename HLTE. It can be installed on all Note 3 devices running on Snapdragon processor.
Make sure you have a custom recovery like TWRP installed on your device. Install the latest TWRP build.
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.

Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Galaxy Note 3

Download the Marshmallow CM 13 ROM of your choice from the download section.
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. If you lose root access on your new ROM, get to this page for latest SuperSU build.

Also See:

How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Samsung Galaxy S5 [CyanogenMod 13]

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