Android Marshmallow 6.0 based CyanogenMod Nightlies now available for YU Yunique

How-To Install CyanogenMod Marshmallow 13.0 on YU Yunique (YU4711, jalebi)

Android Marshmallow 6.0 based CyanogenMod Nightlies now available for YU Yunique
YU Yunique Marshmallow CyanogenMod Nightlies 
Update: CyanogenMod 13.0 Android Marshmallow based Nightlies for YU Yuphoria (YU5010, lettuce) available now

YU Yunique an ultra budget device launched last year with pure Android was promised a Cyanogen OS upgrade but despite it being more than six months since the announcement there is no sign of Cyanogen OS ROM for Yunique. However if you're tired of waiting for the same CyanogenMod community has once again is to your rescue with the Android Marshmallow based CyanogenMod ROM. Thanks to xda-forums member DC07 you can now install CyanogenMod based on Android Marshmallow to your Yunique. If you are comfortable with tinkering your device below is the details on how you can run CyanogenMod on YU Yunique.

Requirements: 

1. YU  Yunique with unlocked bootloader
If you don't have unlocked bootloader check the official guide here

2. TeamWin Recovery Image
Download directly here or get latest image yourself here

3. PC with working fastboot and adb
find more about fastboot and adb

4. Latest Nightlies Zip Package for YU Yunique (jalebi, YU4711)

Official Yunique Marshmallow based CyanogenMod 13.0 ROM Download

Yunique Marshmallow build check xda-forum here

5. Google Apps Package
Download G-Apps here

Once you have unlocked bootloader of your Yunique and downloaded the zip package and recovery proceed to the steps below:

Installing recovery using fastboot


  1. Connect the Yunique to the computer via USB
  2. place the recovery image in the same directory as fastboot
  3. Open command prompt and reboot the device into fastboot mode usingadb reboot bootloaderalternatively you can use the hardware keys
  4. Flash recovery onto your device by entering the following command:fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_image.img

Verify the installation of recovery by holding the Volume Down and Power buttons and check whether it goes into recovery or not.

Installing CyanogenMod from recovery

Boot to recovery mode now:
  • With the device powered down, hold the Volume Down and Power buttons.
 Place the CyanogenMod .zip package, as well as any optional .zip packages, on the root of /sdcard:
  • Using adb: adb push filename.zip /sdcard/
  1. In Team Win Recovery Project, select menu choices by tapping on the appropriately labelled button.
  2. Optional (Recommended): Select the Backup button to create a backup.
  3. Select Wipe and then Factory Reset.
  4. Select Install (if you're running Cyanogen recovery this is Apply Update).
  5. Navigate to /sdcard and select the CyanogenMod .zip package.
  6. Follow the on-screen notices to install the package.
  7. Optional: Install any additional packages you wish using the same method (if you are installing multiple packages, install CyanogenMod first and then install any subsequent packages on top of it).
  8. Once installation has finished, return to the main menu and select Reboot, then System. The device will now boot into CyanogenMod.


Note: Installing a custom ROM on your device may result in loss of data or accidental bricking of the device so we urge our readers to kindly read the instructions carefully before attempting to install new ROM. Also don't forget to take complete backup of your device just in case.


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