It's a miracle...

My phone now functions with the latest Cyanogenmod update, someone
on Reddit suggested installing the update manually together with
opengapps mini, BEFORE rebooting. Finally, still lost the First
Direct app though, I'm not sure if I can bear the rigmarole of
ringing them up again...

It's still too bloody hot here, I'm not keen on it, we need a
bloody good thunderstorm.

Cold drink (non-alcoholic) purchased and in the work fridge, all
set.  That'll do for today..