[How to Install] OnePlus One Android Marshmallow update: Dirty Unicorns custom ROM

Dirty Unicorns has released a new Android Marshmallow-based firmware to the 2014 flagship smartphone OnePlus One. OnePlus One owners who are tired to wait for the official update can try installing the Dirty Unicorns' new Android Marshmallow custom ROM. It is around 282MB in size and brings Doze power saving feature, new "Now on Tap" search feature, new international language, performance tweaks and numerous value-added features to enhance user-experience on OnePlus One.

Prerequisites:

• Backup any important data from your OnePlus One as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.
• Enable USB debugging option on your device: Settings > Development Options > USB debugging.
• Samsung Galaxy A3 must be rooted, unlocked and installed with a recovery tool like TWRP or CWM.
• Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note: this tutorial is focused on OnePlus One; please do not try this guide on other Android devices.

Disclaimer: Droidupdatez cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Installation Guide for Android 6.0 Marshmallow custom ROM on OnePlus One:

Step 1: Download Dirty Unicorns Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow custom ROM and Google Apps on to your PC.

Downloadable files:

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·         OnePlus One Dirty Unicorns Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow custom ROM: HERE

·         Google Apps:HERE

·         USB driver: HERE

[/lock] Step 2: Connect OnePlus One to PC via USB cord.

Step 3: Place Android Marshmallow custom ROM zip file and the Google Apps .zip file into the phone's storage memory.

[Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in the storage root folder, not in any other folder.]

[Note: Before users' begin installing the custom software, be sure that the device must have rooted and has installed ClockworkMod Recovery/TWRP tool.]

Step 4: Turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.

Step 5: Perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'Volume (Down)' and 'Power' buttons.

Step 6: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory, by selecting 'wipe data/factory reset'

[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options, while operating under Recovery Mode]

Step 7: Clear the cache memory by choosing 'wipe cache partition'

Step 8: Navigate back to ClockworkMod recovery, and select 'advanced' and tap 'wipe dalvik cache'

[Note: This step is optional, but many recommend this procedure so that user will not face boot loops or any other errors in the middle of custom ROM installation]

Step 9: Return to the main recovery screen and then tap 'install zip from SD card'

Step 10: Tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android M ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the installation process. Repeat the same procedure to install Google Apps [Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options]

Step 11: Once done with the installation process, navigate to '+++++Go Back+++++' and re-start the device by opting 'reboot system now' seen in the recovery menu.

Now, your device (OnePlus One) will take a few minutes to complete the booting process.
Users then head to 'Settings' >> select 'About phone' to confirm the installation of Dirty Unicorns Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow custom ROM.