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Safely Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Here we are sharing an in-depth guide to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on LG Optimus G E975 Via AOSP ROM.Step By Step Guide to Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow Via AOSP ROM

Good News For LG Optimus G Users.Now there is an AOSP based Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM for the LG Optimus G E975 codename geehrc. This is the first Marshmallow ROM for the device.So if you have LG Optimus G then you can taste the Marshmallowfirmware, thanks to DevSwift1,(recognized XDA developer) for making it possible to get an AOSP based Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware on LG Optimus G E975.

According to users who used this Marshmallow ROM On their LG Optimus G E975, Most of the features like Bluetooth and WiFi are working properly.It is a stable ROM.

CyanogenMod 13 based On Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Available for LG Optimus G.Linked Below↓

→ Download & Install CM13 ROM On LG Optimus G Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 (Unofficial But Working)

Below we share a very simple safe and easy step by step Guide to Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Important:

*Make sure there is at least 80% battery left on your smartphone before begin.

How to Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Warning:

rootmygalaxy.net will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your LG Optimus G E975 while following this tutorial.Do it at your own risk.

How to Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Pre-Requirements:

  • Take a proper backup of all your important data and settings on your phone
  • Make sure that the latest version of a custom recovery like TWRP is already installed on LG Optimus G E975
  • Download and install LG Optimus G USB drivers on your PC.–>>> LG Drivers

Downloads

Download Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM for LG Optimus G E975

Google Apps For Marshmallow (Gapps)

Safely Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Step-By-Step Guide

Update LG Optimus G E975 To Android 6.0 Marshmallow

  1. First, download the Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM (aosp_geehrc.zip) and Google Apps from the above links on the desktop of your PC From the above Link.
  2. Transfer both of the .zip files to the root folder of phone’s internal storage from your Computer Via micro USB cable.
  3. Turn OFF the phone in order to boot into TWRP recovery.
  4. Turn the device ON while pressing and holding Volume Down + Power buttons all together.
  5. While the LG Optimus G is now in the recovery mode, perform a nandroid backup (System, Data, Boot, Recovery, EFS).
  6. Once the back up is completed, go back to the main TWRP menu and tap the wipe button > select Advanced Wipe. Then select Dalvik CacheSystemData and Cache.
  7. After that, Navigate to TWRP menu and tap on the install then Storage. Locate the Android 6.0 Marshmallow custom ROM .zip file that you have already transferred to the root folder of your phone. Begin the installation process by swiping on it
  8. Once the ROM installation is completed, flash Google Apps package (Same Process as you flashed the ROM)
  9. After installing ROM and Google Apps, reboot system.

Done! You have successfully installed Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM on LG Optimus G E975…ENJOY:)

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Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
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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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