Download and install official Lineage OS 14.1 for Nexus 6 (shamu)

Download and install official Lineage OS 14.1 for Nexus 6 (shamu). Fortunately Team Lineage OS has settled down their infrastructure and now we can see the official Lineage OS 14.1 build gradually rolling out for multiple device. The official Lineage OS builds have everything same as CyanogenMod infact the installation process is same as well. If you wish to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom firmware on your device then we recommend you try the official Lineage OS 14.1 build on Nexus 6. We have post our previous guide on Nexus 7 2013 using same process and same tutorial.

Nexus 6 has already received official Android 7.1.1 Nougat but if you are getting bore of stock UI and want to customize your device then try the Lineage OS 14.1 nightly, these updates are the initial build you may/may not find some glitches in the firmware but over the firmware is stable and can be used as daily driver.

The process to flash official Lineage OS 14.1 on Nexus 6 is not very difficult task infact you need to pay attentions on the instructions below. If you have a custom recovery like TWRP recovery installed on your device already then all you need to do is just flash the ROM zip from recovery along latest Lineage OS gapps and that’s it. For your ease we also mentioned the guide to install TWRP recovery on your device as well.

Note: If you are new to process then we recommend you to carefully follow the whole process in sequence.

You can also: Download the last CyanogenMod 14.1 builds

Process to install official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Nexus 6

Some pre-requisites before you begin:

Downloads section:

Install Section.

Solution to a failed boot issue.

Follow this guide to solve the bootloop issue. [If you think your device stuck at boot animation for quite a long time]

Also see: How to Enable root access for Apps on Lineage OS 14.1 ROM

That’s it! If you have successfully installed the ROM on your device. Give us your feedback about Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your Nexus 6 and stay tuned for more updates.

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