How to get Android 7.0 Nougat on OnePlus 3 via unofficial CyanogenMod 14

This is the first unofficial build of CM14 and is available for the OnePlus 3.

OnePlus 3 how to guide — OnePlus 3 guide to install unofficial build of CynogenMod 14 bringing Android 7.0 Nougat features OnePlus

Android 7.0 Nougat began seeding to Google's nexus devices sometime back and it will be a while before it can hit other handsets. Developers at XDA who aggressively focus on building custom ROMs based on Android versions have come out with the first unofficial CynogenMod 14 based on Android 7.0 Nougat for the OnePlus 3.

This means Android fanatics who desperately want to get a taste of Nougat and its features can download the build on their OnePlus 3. Since this is the first build and that it's unofficial, it is not stable, nor does it have all the features working including the call feature most integral to a phone.

Despite that, there may be many who would want to taste Android 7.0 before it officially hits the OnePlus 3 and knowing that one cannot make calls you can proceed to update your OS.

Do not forget to create a backup before you jump to the guide. Also note that installation is at your risk and IBTimes UK will not be held liable for any damage that occurs during the process.

Download Files

Unofficial CyanogenMod 14 ROM

Gapps

Procedure

Copy the CM14 ROM file and Gapps package to the device's internal storage and remember the location where it is saved
Install a custom recovery (TWRP, CWM, etc) on your device
Boot into Recovery mode
Back up data on your current ROM
Select Wipe and do a Swipe to Factory Reset
Return to the main menu of TWRP recovery and select Install
Go to the location where the CM14 ROM zip file is and select it
Swipe to Confirm Flash on the bottom of the screen
Wait for process to complete
After the ROM is flashed, flash the Gapps package
Now go to recovery's Main menu and Reboot