LG G2 smart phone debut in New York, 2013.
Journalists look at the new LG G2 smart phone following its debut at a news conference in New York August 7, 2013.Reuters

After months of delay, CyanogenMod team has finally released CM12 custom ROM snapshots to LG G2 and other select devices.

These snapshots are based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. It is likely to be the last firmware in the CM12 series. The developer community has confirmed that they will now focus on building the new firmware based on the latest AOSP (Android Open Source Project) v5.1.1_r5 Lollipop that was released on Wednesday, 24 June.

"Nightlies and weeklies for 11 and 12.0 branches will be slowly phased out, most likely shut off come M's entry to nightlies. CM12.1 nightlies will continue as we prepare a release build for 5.1.1 as well (no ETA, sorry)," said CyanogenMod on the official blog.

CM12.0 brings new 'Material Design', colourful graphics, animation and it also boosts the device's performance.

Prerequisites (Things to remember before installing the CyanogenMod CM12 snapshot):

  1. Users are advised not to flash CM12 snapshot, if the device is already running on the CM12.1 Nightly version.
  2. Make sure the device is rooted before going forward for custom ROM installation
  3. This new CyanogenMod CM12 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware has to be installed on the LG G2 (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and International) models only ; if tried on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number]
  4. Installation of custom ROM requires clearing of memory in the smartphone, so make sure to back all the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP in the smartphone.
  5. Users make sure you have installed USB drivers on the PC, or else your smartphone (LG G2) will not be recognized by the computer.
  6. Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is a chance of smartphone getting temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted mid-way.

[Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. IBTimes India 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.]

Downloadable files:

CM12 (Snapshot) Custom ROM for LG G2 (D800/AT&T): HERE

CM12 (Snapshot) Custom ROM for LG G2 (D801/T-Mobile): HERE

CM12 (Snapshot) Custom ROM for LG G3 (D802/International): HERE

CM12 (Nightly) Custom ROM for LG G3 (ls980/Sprint): HERE [Once, Snapshot is made available, we will update it]

Google Apps: HERE

Tutorial: Step-by-step installation procedure of CyanogenMod [official] Android 5.0.2 Lollipop CM12 custom ROM Snapshot on LG G2 devices-

Step 1: After downloading the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop CM12.1 custom ROM and Google Apps files in to your PC; connect LG G2 to PC via USB cord.

[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, be sure that you have installed USB driver software, if not click HERE to download the firmware]

Step 2: Then, place Android 5.0.2 Lollipop zip file and Google Apps .zip file into the phone's SD card memory. [Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in SD card root, not in any other folder.]

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

Step 3: Now, turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.

Step 4: Then perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'Volume (Down)' and 'Power' buttons.

Step 5: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory, by choosing 'wipe data/factory reset' option.

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

Step 6: Now, clear the cache memory by selecting 'wipe cache partition'

Step 7: Then to go 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 8: Again come back to main recovery screen and then tap 'install zip from SD card'

Step 9: Then tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 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 10: 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 (LG G2) will take a few minutes to complete the booting process.

Users then head to Settings >> select 'About phone' to confirm the installation of CyanogenMod [official] Android v5.0.2 Lollipop CM12 custom ROM snapshot.

[Credits: CyanogenMod.org]

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