Install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200/I9205 via CyanogenMod 13

February 4, 2016

You can easily install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via CyanogenMod 13 custom ROM on your Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 and I9205 using the steps given here. Before heading towards the steps, let’s have a flashback at the Galaxy Mega 6.3.

Galaxy Mega’s elder variant, the Mega 6.3 runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Like its younger brother, the Galaxy Mega 5.8, Galaxy Mega 6.3 didn’t happen to be too much unlucky in the software aspects. It did get software updates till Android 4.4.2 KitKat and that’s where Samsung officially ended its software support. Galaxy Mega 6.3 powers itself with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, which is a Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300. The phone is equipped with a 1.5 GB RAM and 8 GB / 16 GB internal storage options are there. Galaxy Mega 6.8 was one of the greatest devices at the time of its release, but technology doesn’t remain the same everyday. In fact, it changes every single minute. Android has taken the world by storm over the past few years. A lot has changed and a lot has been invented while the Galaxy Mega 6.8 was getting older. Unfortunately, because of the hardware restrictions the Galaxy Mega 6.8 owners cannot enjoy the new stuff that Android OS has brought up. We do not mean that it’s impossible, it still is possible, but it’s only possible by means of some nice custom ROM.

Galaxy Mega 6.3 enjoyed Android 4.4.4 KitKat and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop by means of various custom ROMs. Now is the time to install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using the best available custom ROM on our beloved device. The famous and widely used CyanogenMod 13 custom ROM has already made its way for the Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 and I9205. The post from here onwards will help you to flash this latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via CyanogenMod 13 on your Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 and I9205. Read the early preps and then get this done.

Note: This ROM is in early development stages and isn’t meant to be kept for every day use. You may install this ROM at your own risk. Proceed only if you know how to handle a mishap if it occurs after flashing this ROM. It is expected to carry a handful of bugs as long as the builds do not enter stable stage. It’s only good to give you a look and feel of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. As the new builds come up, we will update this post. Newbies have to be more careful and follow this guide to the letter.

Precautions

This ROM is intended for Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 and I9205 . Do not try flashing this ROM on any other device otherwise you will result in bricking it. Check your device’s model number under settings > about device.
Charge your phone up to 50% to avoid any power issues during the flashing process.
Flash a custom recovery on your Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 and I9205 .
Backup everything including your important contacts, call logs and text messages.
Don’t forget to create a Nandroid backup. This is highly recommended so that you can revert back to your previous system in case of a mishap.
Backup EFS partition to avoid EFS corruption later on.
Follow the instructions to the letter.

DISCLAIMER: FLASHING CUSTOM ROMS VOIDS THE WARRANTY OF A DEVICE AND ITS NOT RECOMMENDED OFFICIALLY. WHILE YOU’RE GOING TO DO THIS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN CASE OF A MISHAP TECHBEASTS, SAMSUNG OR THE DEVICE MANUFACTURERS MAY NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.