[ROM] [CM12] Official Slim ROM for Google Nexus 6 Codename: Shamu

Slim_ROM_nexus_6_Shamu

Custom ROMs give much more features and flexibility to users as compared to the stock ROMs.
But to taste the features of a custom ROM you must have to have a custom recovery on your device at first.
Today we are going to introduce the Slim ROM for Nexus 6 which requires a custom recovery to be installed on your phone.
If you don't have a custom recovery for your Nexus 6 then head over here:
TWRP custom recovery and rooting guide for Google Nexus 6

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 backing up 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

About Slim ROM on Nexus 6:

Slim ROM is a custom ROM aiming to extend the system, working on enhancing the already existing beauty of Android and following the same design philosophies that were set forward by Google for Android Open Source Project.

To see the features of Slim ROM head over to the below link:
Slim ROM features

Installing Slim ROM:

Make sure that you have the TWRP custom recovery installed.
Then you have to get the Slim ROM zip file over here: Slim ROM download link
SuperSU ROOTing package v2.27 by chainfire

This ROM does not contain Google applications like Gmail, drive, maps etc. so download the below GApps zip package.
Google Apps recovery flashable zip download link

STEP 1:

Copy the ROM, GApps and SuperuserSU package to your phone.

STEP 2:

Format System and wipe cache.

STEP 3:

Install the ROM, Gapps and superuser recovery flashable zip packages using the custom recovery.

STEP 4:

After installing the ROM do a Factory Reset/Wipe Data

STEP 5:

Reboot your phone to enjoy the ROOTed Slim ROM on your Google Nexus 6 phone.

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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Anonymous

6 December 2014 at 23:49 delete

Dalvic? lol

Modder

7 December 2014 at 00:35 delete

I just mistakenly added that.
Thanks for your comment.

memphisslim

8 December 2014 at 22:38 delete

Dalvik wouldn't matter anymore would it? Since it was replaced with ART (Android Runtime Environment) and everything... You'll still want to wipe the regular cache partition though when changing or upgrading ROM's, kernels, themes and font mods.

9 December 2014 at 02:01 delete

Yes, as memphisslim said that while upgrading a ROM you have to remove all the cache that belongs to previous firmware or ROM.
Sometimes the older cache data may prevent your new ROM from booting correctly or your new ROM may continue in indefinite boot loop.
There could be other possible side effects also.

Thanks memphisslim for the detailed explanation.