Motorola may not be releasing a Marshmallow update for its 1st Gen Moto G, but you can still install it on your Moto G using a custom ROM. We’ve provided some ROMs below that will upgrade your Moto G to Android 6.0 right away.

Because these are not official updates from Motorola, the ROMs may have some bug here or there. But because they are based on latest Android OS, 6.0, they are worth a try.

Let’s check out the various custom ROMs which will update your device to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Moto G Marshmallow Update

Supported devices

  • Moto G 1st Gen, codename falcon
  • Don’t try this on any other device whose codename is different than the one specified above.

1. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13, Official)

Download Link | Development Page

2. CyanogenMod 13 (CM13, Unofficial)

Download Link | Development page

3. CyanPop

Download Link | Development page

4. CandySix

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5. Temasek

Download Link | Development page

6. Slim

Download Link | Development page

7. Resurrection Remix

Download Link | Development page

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8. XenonHD

Download Link | Development page

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9. AOSPB

Download Link | Development page

How to Install

Well, download the ROM of your choice from above first. Then check the link below to guide on installing a custom ROM.

Be sure to also download and install Marshmallow Gapps linked below as these contain Google Apps like Play Store, Maps, etc. that are missing in the ROMs by default.

How to Install custom ROM | Marshmallow Gapps

Related: Moto G TWRP 3.0

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