Androidbiits.com brings an amazing news for LG Optimus G E971 users. According to ronasimi, Android 5.1 Lollipop Unofficial CM12.1 [Mako base] custom ROM is released for LG Optimus G E971. Androidbiits.com has already published the simple tutorial for updating Nexus 7 2013 4G LTE K009 to Lollipop 5.1 using CM12.1 [deb]. Now, the amazing news is that E971 users can test CM12.1 [Mako base]. I am going to publish an easy tutorial for updating LG Optimus G E971 to Android 5.1 Lollipop using CM12.1 [Mako base]. No doubt, this is an amazing news for E971 owners who are not satisfied with previous firmware and waiting to install Lollipop 5.1 on E971. CM12.1 [Mako base] may provide an amazing experience on E971.

I am expecting that LG Optimus G E971 users will be able to install CM12.1 [Mako base] rapidly without having issue after reading the easy tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. CM12.1 [Mako base] needs rooted E971, so it is crucial to root E971 before installing CM12.1 [Mako base]. If you have already rooted E971, then you don’t need to worry. You must install CWM recovery on E971 before installing CM12.1 [Mako base]. I forgot to write that E971 users can install CM12.1 [Mako base] after unlocking E971 bootloader.

Androidbiits.com recommends that LG Optimus G E971 owners must save their documents in a secure place before installing CM12.1 [Mako base], otherwise your documents may be deleted from E971. You may face some bugs on E971 after installing CM12.1 [Mako base]. If you are unsatisfied with previous firmware, then you must install CM12.1 [Mako base] on E971. No doubt, CM12.1 [Mako base] will let you experience Lollipop 5.1 on E971. Oh yes, CM12.1 [Mako base] may also bring many improvements on E971.

Below are the easy instructions for installing Android 5.1 via CM12.1 [Mako base]. Androidbiits.com will not take responsibility if E971 got broken during the installation of CM12.1 [Mako base]. E971 battery percentage must be above 98% before following this tutorial.

How to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 [Mako base] ROM on LG Optimus G E971 [Tutorial]

1. It is the time to download CM12.1 [Mako base] for E971.

2. Gapps must be downloaded for E971.

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

4. It is the time to attach E971 with desktop.

5. It is the time to send CM12.1 [Mako base] to E971.

6. It is the time to power off E971.

7. It is the time to unplug the USB cable from E971.

8. It is the time to put E971 into Recovery Mode.

9. It is the time to click “wipe data/factory reset” on E971.

10. It is the time to tap “wipe cache partition” on E971.

11. It is the time to click “install zip from SD card” for installing CM12.1 [Mako base] on E971.

12. It is the time to select CM12.1 [Mako base] on E971.

13. It is the time to install CM12.1 [Mako base] on E971.

14. It is the time to go to the main menu on E971.

15. It is the time to click “reboot system now” on E971.

16. It is the time to wait until E971 restarts.

After your E971 is restarted, you can enjoy CM12.1 [Mako base]. If you are having any difficulty during the installation of CM12.1 [Mako base] on E971, then feel free to share your difficulty with Androidbiits.com.