How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow (Official) on Xiaomi Redmi 2/2A/Prime

Today we Here with a Guide in which we will tell How you can upgrade your Xiaomi Device to Latest android version 6.0 .

The procedure for manual update is no rocket science and is a simple step-by-step guide where everything pops up right in front of your eyes in a lucid manner. All you need to do is click the buttons you're asked to.

Pre-Requisites

• Make sure to keep a backup of your personal data archived on the device.
• Ensure your Xiaomi Redmi 2 has at least 80 percent of battery left.
• Enable USB debugging on your Redmi 2 by navigating to System>>About Device. Tap 7 times on Build Number. Navigate to Developer options and check the USB debugging option.

Disclaimer: We cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Update Xiaomi Redmi 2/2A/Prime with Latest android 6.0 Marshmallow Cm13 Custom rom .

Step 1: Download Android 6.0 Marshmallow custom ROM HERE and Google Apps HERE on to your PC.

Step 2: Connect Xiaomi to PC via USB cord.

Step 3: Then, place Android 6.0 Marshmallow custom ROM zip file and Google Apps .zip file into the phone's SD card memory.

[Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in SD card root, not in any other folder.]

Step 4: Turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.

Step 5: Perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'Volume (up)', 'Home' and 'Power' buttons.

Step 6: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory by selecting 'wipe data/factory reset'.

[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options, while operating under Recovery Mode]

Step 7: Now clear the cache memory by choosing 'wipe cache partition'.

Step 8: Then, to go back to ClockworkMod recovery, and select 'advanced' and tap 'wipe dalvik cache'

[Note: This step is optional, but many recommend this procedure so that user will not face boot loops or any other errors in the middle of custom ROM installation].

Step 9: Again come back to main recovery screen and then tap 'install zip from SD card'.

Step 10: Then tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the installation process. Repeat the same procedure for Google Apps installation. 

[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options.]

Step 11: Once done with the installation process, navigate to '+++++Go Back+++++' and restart the device by opting 'reboot system now' seen in the recovery menu.

Now, your device (Xiaomi redmi 2/2A/Prime) will take a few minutes to complete the booting process.

Finally, go to Settings >> select About phone to confirm the installation of Android 6.0 Marshmallow custom ROM.