CyanogenMod 12.1 Nightly [xt897] Custom ROM is released for Sprint Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897. Androidbiits.com has recently published the simple tutorial for updating T-Mobile LG G3 D851 to Lollipop 5.1 using Resurrection Remix v5.4.3. The exciting news is that Photon Q [asanti_c] users can now test CM12.1 Nightly [xt897]. I am going to publish an easy tutorial for updating Sprint Motorola Photon Q XT897 to Android 5.1 Lollipop using CM12.1 [xt897]. No doubt, this is an exciting news for the proud owners of XT897 who are not satisfied with KitKat and waiting to install Lollipop 5.1 on XT897.
I am expecting that Photon Q [asanti_c] users will be able to install CM12.1 [xt897] rapidly without having issue after reading the easy tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. CM12.1 [xt897] needs rooted Photon Q [asanti_c], so it is crucial to root Photon Q [asanti_c] before installing CM12.1 Nightly [xt897]. If you have already rooted Photon Q [asanti_c], then you don’t need to worry. You must install CWM recovery on Photon Q [asanti_c] before installing CM12.1 [xt897]. Well, I forgot to write that you can install CM12.1 [xt897] after unlocking Photon Q [asanti_c] bootloader.
Androidbiits.com recommends that Photon Q [asanti_c] owners must save their documents in a secure place before installing CM12.1 Nightly [xt897], otherwise your documents may be deleted from Photon Q [asanti_c]. You may face some bugs on Photon Q [asanti_c] after installing CM12.1 Nightly [xt897]. If you are unsatisfied with previous firmware, then you must install CM12.1 [xt897] on Photon Q [asanti_c]. CM12.1 [xt897] will let Photon Q [asanti_c] users test Lollipop 5.1.
Below are the easy instructions for installing CM12.1 Nightly [xt897]. Androidbiits will not take responsibility if Photon Q [asanti_c] got broken during the installation of CM12.1 Nightly [xt897]. Photon Q [asanti_c] battery must be above 98 percentage before following this tutorial.
How to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 [xt897] ROM on Sprint Motorola Photon Q XT897 [Simple Steps]
1. It is the time to download ROM for Photon Q [asanti_c].
2. Gapps must be downloaded for phone.
3. It is the proper time to activate USB debugging.
4. It is the time to attach Photon Q [asanti_c] with desktop.
5. It is the time to send CyanogenMod 12.1 Nightly [xt897] to Photon Q [asanti_c].
6. It is the time to power off Photon Q [asanti_c].
7. It is the time to unplug the USB cable from Photon Q [asanti_c].
8. It is the time to put Photon Q [asanti_c] into Recovery Mode.
9. It is the time to click “wipe data/factory reset” on Photon Q [asanti_c].
10. It is the time to click “wipe cache partition” on Photon Q [asanti_c].
11. It is the time to click “install zip from SD card” on Photon Q [asanti_c].
12. It is the time to select CM12.1 [xt897] on Photon Q [asanti_c].
13. It is the time to install CM12.1 [xt897] on Photon Q [asanti_c].
14. It is the time to go to the main menu on Photon Q [asanti_c].
15. It is the time to click “reboot system now” on Photon Q [asanti_c].
16. It is the time to wait until Photon Q [asanti_c] reboots.
After your Photon Q [asanti_c] is restarted, you can enjoy CM12.1 [xt897]. If you are having issue during the installation of CM12.1 [xt897] on Photon Q [asanti_c], then feel free to share your issue with Androidbiits.com.