100% Work CyanogenMod 13.1 Android 6.0 Zenfone 5/6 [Stable]

Welcome back to Flash & Reset tutorials, In preview post we talk about CM13 ROM for Zenfone 5. Now, Today in this post we talk about CM13.1 Android 6.0.1 ROM for ASUS Zenfone 5/6. Unfortunately, This is not an official update from Cynogenmod and There are some bugs and error like video recording, FM Radio and auto lock screen problem. Currently, This ROM status on the experiment so, maybe there are more bugs and issue. If you detect any bug or problem with this ROM, please share it with us and our other visitors. Please do it with your own risk, I am not responsible for any damage.

ASUS

Maybe ASUS will not provide any Marshmallow update for older device because there are processor limitations. But you can taste Marshmallow Update on your Zenfone thanks to CyanogenMod who made this Custom ROM and share it with us.

Requirement

• CM13.1 ROM (Download all files from end of post)
• GApps
• Desktop/PC

Marshmallow features

• Based on Cm13.1
• Odexed, first boot faster
• Camera fixed on CM13
• Calling Worked
• LATEST sources
• Monthly security update
• No additional applications
• Multi Window Mode (not working)
• CM boot animation
• Lock Screen
• Miscellaneous
• Navigation
• Dark UI mode
• Settings button in status Bar
• Sim Card Working
• Recent Settings
• Sound & Notification
• Status Bar
• Notification Panel & QS
• Power Menu Options
• Display Brightness Optimization
• Double Tap to Sleep
• Network traffic
• Quick setting customization
• Pre installed SuperSU
• Better Battery Performance
• Security update based on 2nd Maret
• Removed unusable applications
• Stable
• Clean
• Faster

Bugs

• Automatic screen lock
• GPS not working
• Video Recording isn't working with 1080pixel
• Heating
• Sometimes device freeze and power off after using call

TWRP Recovery

Before upgrading to marshmallow you have to flash Custom TWRP Recovery. If you have pre-install recovery you can skip this step otherwise use this tutorial to Install TWRP on your device.

Backup

Before flashing the ROM update make a backup using TWRP recovery.

Also Read :- How to Update [ROM] Resurrection Remix MM 6.0 for Zenfone 5/6

Guide to make a backup

1. Power off Your Zenfone
2. Open TWRP recovery mode by using the Power + Volume Down button.
3. Tap on Backup then Slide left to right from Swipe to backup button
4. Once the Backup Complete reboot device normally and Copy TWRP folder on your PC/Computer.

How to install CM13.1 on Zenfone 5 [Method 1]

1. Download System Image, Kernel Image, Gapps and ADB Tool from end of post link given.
2. Copy GApps in your device SD-Card.
3. Copy systemCM-13.1-20180419.img and bootCM-13.1-20180421.img file in the ADB Tool folder.
4. Now Turn Off your device.
5. Reboot into bootloder using Power + Volume UP button.
6. Once device in bootloder mode, Connect device with PC using data cable.
7. In the ADB Tool folder, Open Windows Commend by Pressing Shift key + right click of the mouse and select the open command here.
8. Android 6.0 on Zenfone 5
9. Type below cmd and hit enter.

fastboot flash boot bootCM-13.0-20180401.img

10. Type below CMD and hit enter.

fastboot flash system systemCM-13.0-20180401-EXPERIMENTAL.img

11. Now Clear device data Type below CMD one by one: (hit enter).

fastboot erase data
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
adb reboot recovery

12. From TWRP Recovery
13. Select install zip and browse the GApps zip file that you copied and flash it.
14. Once it flashed, you should format ( NOT WIPE ) and cache data in TWRP.
15. Restart the device and enjoy CM13.1 on your Zenfone.

Note: At the time the first boot may take up to 10 to 15 minutes, so be patient

How to install Android 6.0 on Zenfone 5 [Method 2]

1. Download Recovery-Flashable ZIP's ROM and GApps from end of the post.
2. Copy ROM and GApps zip file in your device storage.
3. Turn off your Zenfone
4. Boot your device into Recovery mode using Power + Volume DOWN button.
5. Tap Install and flash the ROM zip file.
6. Go back and flash the GApps.
7. Tap Wipe > Advance Wipe, Select dalvik cache, data, internal storage (optional).
   
8. Once it's done, Reboot your device.

Download here

ADB Tool- http://bit.ly/1L59zZg

GApps- http://bit.ly/1NBj4y8

ROM- http://bit.ly/2dIVR4t

How to fix a boot loop

Maybe your device goes to Boot Loop or stuck in CM13 boot animation, because my device already stuck at boot animation. Again, I flash CM13 ROM using above method and it is starting working. So, if your device stuck in a CM boot animation, please reflash CM13 step by step. I hope it will work for you. Please drop your comment. If you like or find any think help full.

Also Check out :- How to Install Android 6.0 on Zenfone 5 using Euphoria OS 2.0

How to Root

1. Go to Settings > About Phone > tap build number 6 - 7 times
2. Go back to settings page you will get developer option
3. Root Enable device + ADB
4. Update SuperSU from Play Store

Enjoy
For first boot it can take up to 10 minutes for making cache file, Please don't turn off your device in that stage. Before you go, read about How to Get Android N 7.0 Settings on any Zenfone's. Please Share this Tutorial with your friends and family.