Update Motorola Moto Maxx to Android 6.0 Marshmallow via CM 13 Custom ROM

Motorola Moto Maxx will not be getting any latest OS from its manufacturer, because the company is paying attention to its latest flagships and testing the latest OS on them. The old devices are capable to run the latest OS, but if company update the old flagships with latest OS, then no one will buy their new smartphones. But users of Motorola Moto Maxx can update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow via CM 13 custom ROM and we must thank to XDA developers who made this possible. Given below are the guidelines by which you can update your Motorola Moto Maxx.

Prerequisites before Installing CM 13 ROM in XT1225 & XT 1254:

• Unlocked Bootloader.
• Rooted Motorola Maxx XT1225 & Droid Turbo XT1254 with custom recovery like TWRP, CWM, Philiz etc.
• Backup all your important data so that if in case anything goes wrong, you can switch back to stock ROM & restore the backup data.
• Device charged upto 50% to avoid shutdown during the flashing process.
• Required ROM file & GApps package (At the end of post)

Note: droidupdatez won’t be held responsible for anything happening to your device during this process as you have decided to make this modifications. This ROM is only for Motorola Maxx XT1225 & Droid Turbo XT1254 variant. Don’t install in any other variant.

Download CM 13 (Android M) for Motorola Maxx/Droid Turbo

• CM 13 ROM: Download
• Google Apps Package: Cm 13 gapps

How to install CM 13 in Motorola Maxx/Droid Turbo

Step 1: Download the ROM file & GApps package from the links at the bottom of the post. Make sure you use a proper download manager & good internet connection to avoid data corruption while downloading files.

Step 2: Transfer the downloaded zip files in your internal storage & boot into recovery. You can boot into recovery mode by two methods, Use TWRP Recovery only

1. Download Rebooter App from Google Play Store & grant root access. Launch the app & select, Reboot to recovery.
2. Switch off your device, Press and hold Vol UP + Home + Power button simultaneously. Leave the keys after 5 secs.

Step 3: Once you have booted into recovery mode, Optional: Go to “Backup & Restore” and select System, data, boot.

Step 4: Now it’s time to flash CM 13 in XT1225 & XT 1254. But before doing that, go to Wipe (in TWRP Recovery) & select cache, system (Select system only if you are coming from other ROMs), data dalvik cache. Swipe to confirm wiping.

Step 5: Go to TWRP Homescreen & click on Install. Select the CM 13 ROM for Moto Maxx / Droid Turbo zip from the list of files. Swipe to confirm flashing. This might take around 5mins.

Step 6: Once you have completed flashing the ROM, flash the Gapps package by again going into Install and locate the GApps zip file. Swipe to confirm & you’re done with Installation part.

Step 7: Now clear cache & boot your device. First boot might take some time so no need to panic.

Root is now disabled by default on CyanogenMod 13. To enable it go to Settings>Developer Options>Root access and set to Apps only or Apps and ADB. Make sure you don’t report bugs if you have installed any custom apps or edited system files.