CyanogenMod 12.1 Nightly [shamu] Custom ROM is released for Google Nexus 6 XT1103. Previously, Androidbiits.com has published the simple tutorial for updating Nexus 7 Wi-Fi 2012 to Lollipop 5.1 using CM12.1 [grouper]. The exciting news is that XT1103 owners can now install CM12.1 [shamu]. I am going to publish an easy tutorial for updating Google Nexus 6 XT1103 to Android 5.1 Lollipop using CM12.1 [shamu]. No doubt, this is an exciting news for the proud users of XT1103 who are desperately waiting to test Lollipop 5.1 on XT1103. You will get a new experience after installing CM12.1 [shamu] on your XT1103.

I am expecting that Google Nexus 6 XT1103 users will be able to install CM12.1 [shamu] rapidly without having issue after reading the easy tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. CM12.1 [shamu] requires rooted XT1103, so it is crucial to root XT1103 before installing CM12.1 Nightly [shamu]. If you haven’t rooted XT1103, then you must do it as soon as possible. You must install CWM recovery on XT1103 before installing CM12.1 [shamu]. Oh yes, I forgot to say that the proud owners of XT1103 can install CM12.1 [shamu] after unlocking the bootloader.

Androidbiits.com recommends that Google Nexus 6 XT1103 owners must take a backup of their data including contacts and messages before installing CM12.1 Nightly [shamu], otherwise all their data including contacts and messages will be deleted from their XT1103. If you aren’t satisfied with previous firmware, then you must install CM12.1 [shamu] on XT1103. CM12.1 [shamu] will let XT1103 users test Lollipop 5.1 on XT1103. CM12.1 [shamu] may also bring many improvements on XT1103. You may face bug after installing it.

Below are the easy instructions for installing CM12.1 Nightly [shamu]. Androidbiits.com will not take responsibility if XT1103 got broken during the installation of CM12.1 Nightly [shamu]. XT1103 battery must be above 93 percentage before following this tutorial.

How to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 [shamu] on Google Nexus 6 XT1103 [Simple Steps]

1. It is the time to download CyanogenMod 12.1 [shamu] for XT1103.

2. Gapps must be downloaded for XT1103.

3. It is the proper time to activate USB debugging.

4. It is the time to attach XT1103 with desktop.

5. It is the time to send CyanogenMod 12.1 [shamu] to XT1103.

6. It is the time to power off XT1103.

7. It is the time to remove the USB cable from XT1103.

8. It is the time to put XT1103 into Recovery Mode.

9. It is the time to click “wipe data/factory reset” on XT1103.

10. It is the time to click “wipe cache partition” on XT1103.

11. It is the time to click “install zip from SD card” on XT1103.

12. It is the time to choose CyanogenMod 12.1 [shamu] on XT1103.

13. It is the time to install CyanogenMod 12.1 [shamu] on XT1103.

14. It is the time to go to the main menu on XT1103.

15. It is the time to tap “reboot system now” on XT1103.

16. It is the time to wait until XT1103 restarts.

After your Nexus 6 XT1103 is rebooted, you can enjoy CM12.1 [shamu]. If you are having problem during the installation of CM12.1 [shamu] on your XT1103, then don’t hesitate to share your problem with Androidbiits.com.