Update HTC Desire 816 to Marshmallow Android 6.0.1 via CyanogenMod 13. HTC Desire 816 comes with a Sense UI, peoples looking for an alternative. For people who doesn’t like the stock OS can Download and Install CM13 ROM for HTC Desire 816, that is based on latest Marshmallow 6.0. CM13 is a popular custom ROM for Android devices which bring some features in your device which you won’t found on stock Android. So, Download CynogenMod 13 ROM for HTC Desire 816 to get features like battery optimizations, Doze, better App permissions, Now on Tap, Status bar customization and etc.,
If we need Marshmallow based ROM, then Download and Install CM13 ROM for HTC Desire 816. The ROM is available for the dual sim (a5dwg) and A5 variant. The ROM is an official stable ROM and you can use it as a daily driver. To Download CM13 ROM for HTC Desire 816, we need to Root and installed custom recovery on HTC Desire 816, ROM zip file and GApps zip file.

Note:

• This ROM is only for HTC Desire 816 so don’t try this on any other device.
• It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
• Make sure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Files required to install CynogenMod 13 ROM on HTC Desire 816 :

• Download HTC Desire 816 CM 13 ROM (a5dwg)

• Download HTC Desire 816 CM 13 ROM [VirginMobileUS][A5]

• Download Gapps for HTC Desire 816
• Check Best CM 13 Themes

Steps to Download and Install CM13 ROM for HTC Desire 816:

STEP 1:Download and install a custom recovery. If you already had a custom recovery installed on your device, then skip this step.

STEP 2:Download the CM13 ROM and Gapps file and save it on your device.

STEP 3:Now Boot your device into recovery mode by press and hold “Volume Down+Power Button”

STEP 4:Now you will enter into recovery mode. Now in TWRP, create a Nandroid backup (Recommended) of your device for safer side.

STEP 5:Now do a Factory Reset by Goto Wipe->Advanced Wipe->Select Wipe cache, Dalvik cache, System, and data and swipe to confirm it.

STEP 6:Now, Go to Install and locate the ROM zip file & swipe to Install the ROM file. After the process completes, Flash the GApps zip file

STEP 7:Now wipe cache & Dalvik cache again and Reboot your device.

STEP 8:CM13 ROM for HTC Desire 816 has been installed successfully.