How to Install Cyanogenmod 13 on Xiaomi Mi 5

Well, today i will guide you on to install Cyanogenmod 13 (CM13) powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your beloved handset Xiaomi Mi 5. Cyanogenmod is a custom rom built by the community of developer. it is a free and open source software based on the official releases of Android by Google, with added original and third-party code. It is based on a rolling release development model. CM13 has a lot of features such as Cyanogenmod Launcher, Themes, Notifications, Lock screen, Buttons, System Profiles, Status Bar, Privacy, etc.

CM13 (CyanogenMod 13) Marshmallow Custom ROM has been arrived through an Unofficial build. If you are flashing CyanogenMod for the first time then please be aware that this MAY VOID WARRANTY of your phone and may permanently damage your phone if not handled this guide properly. This Mi 5 CM13 CyanogenMod Marshmallow ROM is ONLY for Mi 5 version and hence make sure on which device you are flashing.

Required Downloads and Links for Mi 5

ROM DOWNLOAD: Mi 5 CyanogenMod 13 ROM Download link

GAPPS DOWNLOAD: GApps download link

Flashing Mi 5 CM13 CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow Custom ROM

Step 1: download and Copy the GApps and CyanogenMod ROM ZIP to your device

Step 2: Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP

Note : Take a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself.

Step 3: Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.

Step 4: First flash the CM ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory. [full gude here]

Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmallow ROM on your Xiaomi Mi 5.