While Microsoft may have already ceased updates for Nokia X family of devices, the first Nokia branded devices to run Android, the developer and enthusiast community is trying to bring custom ROMs based on latest Android versions like Marshmallow to the devices.
On this page we have covered Nokia X2 Cyanogen ROMs 11, 12, 13 and 14.1 based upon KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Android Nougat. You can also check installation instructions for ROMs wherever available. For more go to XDA Forum by following source links.
Android Nougat 7.1.1 based LineageOS 14.1 ROM details:
Android Nougat 7.1.1 based LineageOS 14.1 ROM is now available for adventurous Nokia X2 users. Here is what is working and what is not.
What’s working:
WiFi
Audio (Speaker + Headphone/Earphone)
Bluetooth
Touch Screen
All Sensors (Proximity, Light, Accelerometer)
Flashlight
Microphone
Buttons
What’s not working:
RIL
Camera
How To Install:
Use TWRP Recovery Tool 2.8.7.0. Download link
Wipe system
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Now flash ROM and install Google Apps from here.
For those asking about an easy tool to flash custom ROM to Nokia X2, here is a tool that makes rooting, recovering bricked Nokia X2 devices, Custom ROM flashing and even Google Play Store implementation quite easy.
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CyanogenMod 13 Build based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now available for Nokia X2 and has joined CyanogenMod 11 and CynaogenMod 12.1, the KitKat and Lollipop based custom CyanogenMod Android ROMS for Nokia X2 that are under development by the XDA community.
It seems while the CyanogenMod 11 based on Android KitKat and CyanogenMod 12.1 based on Android Lollipop ROMs are pretty stable now, the CynaogenMod 13 based on Android Marshmallow still needs lots of work. Read below for instructions on how to install CyanogenMod 11 on your devices, though remember that you loose your warranty and may brick our device if you don’t know how to do it. So, fun and risk both are all yours.
CyanogenMod 13 (Marshmallow) Nokia X2 installation details:
The CyanogenMod 13 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow can be installed by following this link and details provided at the XDA forum. But it is rather in a Alpha phase so has many bugs. So, better decide for yourself whether you want to flash this ROM. Here are the details provided at XDA Forums about the ROM flashing and what’s not working.
Status: alpha
Download Link: http://vasy.ru/CM13/ and install only builds marked as “Ara”!
Not working: Camera,Ril,FM Radio,System Sensors,GPS
How to install:
Use TWRP Recovery Tool 2.8.7.0. Download link
Wipe system
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Now flash ROM and install Google Apps from here.
For those asking about an easy tool to flash custom ROM to Nokia X2, here is a tool that makes rooting, recovering bricked Nokia X2 devices, Custom ROM flashing and even Google Play Store implementation quite easy.
Read more by going to XDA forum.
For CM 11 and CM 12.1 Builds installation read below,
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CyanogenMod 11 (KitKat) Nokia X2 installation details:
Click here to download the latest CyanogenMod 11 ROM. The September build is the latest and most stable one it seems. In case you have some issues with Facebook you can refer here for the fix.
How to install:
Use any of the recovery tools like,
CWM recovery 6.0.5.1 Download link
TWRP recovery 2.8.1.0 Download link
TWRP recovery 2.8.7.0 Download link
Wipe system
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Now flash ROM and install Google Apps from here.
For those asking about an easy tool to flash custom ROM to Nokia X2, here is a tool that makes rooting, recovering bricked Nokia X2 devices, Custom ROM flashing and even Google Play Store implementation quite easy.
Read more by going to XDA forum.
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CyanogenMod 12.1 (Lollipop) Nokia X2 installation details:
The CyanogenMod 12 based on Android Lollipop can be installed by following this link and details provided at the XDA forum. The issues with this build has been fixed and it has become a pretty stable build. Check below for downloads and installation instructions.
Last update: cm-12.1-20151026-UNOFFICIAL-ara (2 build)
status: beta
Download Link: https://yadi.sk/d/ibBi8iujk2eze
Patch number 1
–fixed dual sim
–camera fully fixed
–wifi firmware updated and fast working
Patch Number 2
–fixed mobile data after reboot
1st patch
https://yadi.sk/d/wdTqaHi4qi9Lg
2nd patch
https://yadi.sk/d/ZTcRtbnNqkhez
Install:
first instal Rom->install patch number 1->install patch number 2->install Gapps->enjoy
Read more by going to XDA forum.
