[CUSTOM ROM] Unofficial CyanogenMod 12 (Android Lollipop) for Google nexus 4 CodeName: Mako

The latest Android Lollipop source code was released on 3rd November this year.
So the official builds will be released very soon but not yet available for most of the devices.
But xda developer AndroGeek974 has ported the Lollipop CyanogenMod 12 for Google Nexus 4.
CyanogenMod is based on AOSP and CyanogenMod 12 will be the name for Android Lollipop version of CyanogenMod.

If you are interested on the Nexus 4 Marshmallow ROM then here is it:
Nexus 4 CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM

CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of the latest Android version, which is designed to add some more features, increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
CyanogenMod is primarily based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community.

WARNING:
Installing custom ROM requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data.
Before proceeding further you may consider backup your all data.
Please visit the Disclaimer page below to agree with the risks involved and proceed before flashing this ROM to your phone:
ROM Disclaimer link

Installing CyanogenMod 12 ROM on Nexus 4:

If you want to update your phone to the latest Android Lollipop based CyanogenMod 12 ROM then you have to get the following recovery flashable ROM zip file over here:
CyanogenMod 12(Lollipop) ROM download link
Recovery flashable Google Apps zip file download link

STEP 1:

Copy the ROM zip and the GApps zip file to your internal memory (By using a USB cable or via adb push command).

STEP 2:

After copying the ROM zip file to your internal memory you have to reboot into recovery.
To go to the recovery type the following command (if you are on a PC):

$ adb reboot recovery

STEP 3:

Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Format system
Format Dalvik Cache
Format Cache

NOTE:
This step will delete all your data.
Consider backup your all data out of your phone.
Data Backup guide

STEP 4:

Select the Install Zip from SDcard option.
Select the path to the ROM zip file where you have kept in the phone memory.

The flashing will take a while.

When everything will be done you can reboot your system and enjoy the CyanogenMod 12 ROM on your device.
The first boot may take a long time around 6 to 10 minutes. So be patient.

Source: Xda-Developers

Author : Modder

I am an embedded software engineer by profession and an advanced Android user who knows a little more than many out there. I work on creating and promoting GCam APK which is a modified APK done to get several extra features on the stock app in Android. Basically this is done using reverse engineering the original app file. I work on publishing about GCam APK Port, custom ROMs and some Linux how-to guides. I use this YouTube Blue APK and the NewPipe APK as a daily Youtube apps.

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Unknown

12 November 2014 at 01:08 delete

Plz provide for redmi 1s

Anonymous

12 November 2014 at 23:18 delete

Will I lose root?

Modder

13 November 2014 at 00:23 delete

I think the whole /system partition will be formatted, so the root will also be gone. (I am not sure but I think this would be the case)

But you don't have to worry because you have a Custom recovery and you can re flash the recovery flashable root zip file.

Hope you understand what am I saying here.

13 November 2014 at 03:11 delete

The rom install fails and the device won't boot afterwards.

13 November 2014 at 05:01 delete

Anonymous: you are just fake.
It installs correctly and works like charm.

Have a look below:
http://goo.gl/cddirO
http://goo.gl/MYoSOM

And thanks very much for your false comment. :P