Install CM 13 On Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T Android marshmallow

This article will guide you to Download & Install CM 13 On Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T Android marshmallow.If you have a Samsung Galaxy Express Android Smartphone than now you can try out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow via CyanogenMod 13 a.k.a CM 13 unofficial ROM

After team CM released their CM 13 source code many devices are getting the unofficial CyanogenMod 13 (CM 13) Updates.Many older devices are getting the Marshmallow update via CM 13 unofficial which is cool in our opinion.We have covered various CM 13 ROMs for many android devioce.Go to our CyanogenMod category.The Link will be given below.

CyanogenMod 13 ROMs For Devices:

Category-> CyanogenMod

This CM 13 ROM for Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T is developed by XDA dev kotzir.The ROM is functional and there are few bugs present but remember this the first release and we are sure in future update everything will be fixed.So if you want to install this ROM then follow this guide on How to download & Install CM 13 On Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T Android marshmallow.Below we share what’s working and what’s not.

What’s working:

Sensors
Wifi
Bluetooth
RIL
GPS
Camcorder
Camera
SDcard
MTP
Internal Storage
Tethering

What’s not:

NFC, as usual, no source is available
Probably some apps, maybe the whole OS can’t write to SDcard (Might be only a permission setting?)
FM Radio not implemented yet
Offline charging, not implemented yet
Mic might not work on external apps, but works on calls

For more details on this ROM visit the official Xda Post

Warning:

rootmygalaxy.net will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T while following this tutorial.Do it at your own risk.

Important Read:

  • Only for Galaxy Express model no.GT-I8730/T.So Don’t try on other variants.
  • Custom recovery (I recommend TWRP).

Pre-Requirements:

→If you are interested to test out this unofficial CM 13 ROM on Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T then just follow the guide on How to download & Install CM 13 On Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T Android marshmallow given below.

Downloads

CM 13 Marshmallow ROM — Download | File: cm-13.0-20151112-UNOFFICIAL-expressltexx.zip

For more details and future updates on this ROM visit this official Xda Post

Marshmallow Gapps — Link 

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How to Install CM 13 On Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T Android marshmallow

Step By Step Guide

Install CM 13 On Galaxy Express

  1.  First thing you have to do is just Download the CM 13 ROM and Gapps file from above links
  2. Then Connect your device to PC and transfer the ROM and Gapps file to it. Disconnect the device then. Remember the location of the files on device.
  3. After that, Boot your Galaxy Express GT-I8730/T  into recovery mode. If you are rooted, you can use Quick Boot app from play store. To manually boot into recovery mode, do this:
    • Power off the device. Wait for 4-5 seconds after screen goes off.
    • Press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power button together until you see anything on the screen. Then let go of the buttons.You will enter recovery mode soon, and should see TWRP recovery. If you see an Android with an exclamation mark, then you need to install TWRP recovery for this (linked above).
  4.  Once you are in TWRP, Follow this step by step guide to Install CM 13 On Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 Android Marshmallow–>>How to Install CM13 Or AOSP Marshmallow ROMs Via TWRP Recovery On Any Android Phone
  5. Done!!!Now you Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 has CM 13 On it.
Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma graduated in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela. For the past eight years, she has been blogging about Android, which she is really passionate about. She has built a good reputation as a reliable source. Away from the digital sphere, Dibyashree enjoys playing tennis, a sport she is as passionate about as she is about technology.

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