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

Finally Lineage.org has started rolling out it’s official Lineage OS 14.1 Nightly updates for Nexus 6P. Follow the detailed guide to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat based Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Nexus 6P. Till now we have been kept posting unofficial Lineage OS build for several devices but now the official Lineage OS arrived. The official update is not much different then CyanogenMod but it is much more stable then before.

Google Nexus 6P is a beast device that has already been given the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat treat. The Lineage OS 14.1 ROM is also based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat but Team Lineage OS has put inside some more tweaking stuff that you would love to see on your device. Lineage OS replaces CyanogenMod, today they have started rolling out their official build and Nexus 6P is also among those lucky devices.

Just follow the guide below to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat based Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Nexus 6P. The process is very simple if you have a pre-install custom recovery on your device, we also mentioned the guide to install TWRP recovery on your device as well. If you are new to process then we recommend you to pay attention on the whole process care-fully and follow the instructions as mentioned.

You can also: Download the last CyanogenMod 11 upto 14.1 builds from this guide.

Process to flash Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Nexus 6P

Some pre-requisites before you begin:

• Your device battery should be in good health (70%) to avoid the shutting down while in flashing process.
• Bootloader on your Nexus device should be unlocked or follow this guide to unlock it
• A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t, follow this guide to install it.
• Create a Nandroid back up of important data including complete System with all apps and messages, follow this guide to create a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery.
• Upgrade latest USB drivers for your device on PC. Download latest Nexus 6P USB drivers here [For a stable PC-phone connection].

Downloads section:

• Download Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Nexus 6P [Pick up the latest build]
• Download Lineage OS 14.1/Android 7.1.x Google Apps
• Now transfer both file on your device storage.

Install Section.

• Turn off your device and reboot into TWRP recovery.
• Once your device boots into recovery mode then follow this guide to flash Lineage OS 14.1 on your Nexus 6P via TWRP recovery.

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]

Enable Root Access for Apps.

How to enable root access for Apps on Lineage OS 14.1 ROM

That’s it! We hope this guide helped you. Give us your feedback about Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your Nexus 6P and stay tuned for more updates.