With all that out of the way, there’s one last thing you’ll need to do before you can flash Lineage to your phone: an unlocked bootloader or compatible workaround.
RELATED: How to Install and Use ADB, the Android Debug Bridge Utility We have an excellent guide on getting started with ADB, so that is definitely recommended reading before you get started. Once you’ve confirmed that Lineage actually has a build for your phone, you’ll need to make sure your computer has everything it needs to get you where you need to go: ADB and Fastboot. You can find that info on the Lineage download page for your phone. In that case, you’ll want to make sure the handset codename and processor information matches your phone. It’s worth mentioning that it may take a bit of research if there are multiple variants of your phone-like there are with most Samsung Galaxy models.
If it’s there, you’re in luck: Lineage supports your phone. Just head over to the Lineage downloads page, select your phone’s manufacturer and then find your model. So, first things first: is your phone compatible? You’ll need to make sure there’s a build of Lineage designed specifically for your phone. Step One: Gather your Downloads and Enable Developer Modeĭownload Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP)īefore you get overzealous and start throwing things at a command line, you’ll first need to make sure you have everything you need to get started-including whether your phone is ready to take on a ROM. Step Zero: Make Sure Your Device (and Computer) are Ready to Go