In this guide, we show you the installation procedure for CyanogenMod 12.1 custom ROM (unofficial) on 2nd Gen Moto E (also known as Moto E 2015) 3G variant (otus). A 4G variant of 2nd Gen Moto E (surnia) has also there, so confirm your device variant before installing the CM 12.1 ROM. Also, before you get start, please note that this is an unofficial build of CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM, which means that it is not 100 per cent checked and safe. So, install at your own risk. We are not responsible for anything that goes wrong.

How to Install CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM on 2nd Gen Moto E 3G

  1. Download CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM zip file [HERE] and CM12.1 Gaaps zip file for Moto E 2nd Gen [HERE] and move both zip files to your phone’s internal memory.
  2. Now, boot your Moto E 2015 into TWRP recovery mode.
  3. From recovery, select Wipe and wipe data, cache, dalvik cache and system.
  4. Now, select Install and flash CM12.1ROM zip and then flash Gaaps zip file as well.
  5. Once the installation process is completed, reboot your phone. You may need to wait for 5 – 10 mins for the first boot.

Note: After installing the CM12.1 ROM, if you are facing Gaaps issue, follow this guide to fix it. (Source – squid2)