LG's Nexus 5X has already received Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware officially, being one of the latest Nexus devices. If you have been looking for a custom ROM for Nexus 5X, we know how hard that search would have been considering there still aren't enough options out there. Making up for the delay, one of the most popular ROM from team CyanogenMod is now available for the smartphone. You heard that right. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based CM13 Nightly custom ROM can now be installedon LG Nexus 5X in all its customizable glory. The ROM brings the usual and most wanted features and tweaks along with performance improvements tothe device.

Follow this guide to flash CM13 Nightly Android 6.0.1 custom ROM for Nexus 5X and enjoy the perks and features of the most beloved custom firmware.

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Flash CM13 custom ROM forNexus 5X:

Downloadand install USB drivers forLGNexus 5X in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.YourNexus 5X should be rooted: follow this guide to root Nexus 5X and install custom recovery.Make sure that ClockworkMod recovery is installed.Ensure that your Nexus 5X carries more than 70% of charge.

CM13 Nightly custom ROM forfor Nexus 5X:

Required files: Download CM13 Nightly Android 6.0.1custom firmware on your computer. Also, download GApps package fromhere.

Connect your LG Nexus 5X to your PC using USB cable and copy the downloaded files to the SD card of yourdevice.Disconnect your Nexus 5X and power it off.Now boot it in to the CMW recovery mode: press and holdVolume Up, Homeand thePowerbuttons simultaneously. UseVolumekeys to highlight andPowerbutton to select.Data wipe operations: go towipe data/factory resetand confirm the operation. Alsowipe cache partitionand finally go forwipe dalvik cachetoclean it up too.Now, selectinstall zip from sdcardand thenchoose zip from Sdcard. Locatethe CM13Android 6.0.1file and confirm its installation.When the ROM installation completes successfully, repeat the above step for installing the GApps package.Once done, go back to main recovery menu and selectreboot system now.

First boot takes a little while so please don't get alarmed. Enjoy the wonders that CM13 Marshmallow brings to your device.