There are many steps to installing LineageOS on your Android equipment.
Unfortunately, many of the instructions can be specific to your machine.
But we can help you understand the basics of what youre doing and why youre doing it.
That way, each step and aspect wont seem quite so confusing.
This will give you a plethora of customization and security options for your gear.
It is usually hosted by Google, which makes it more trustworthy.
you’ve got the option to find these on theLineageOS Wiki.
You will also need to download a Custom Recovery Package.
Finally, youll have to download a Google Apps package.
Step 3: Backup
This step is extremely important.
Once you move past this step, you will most likely lose all of your information.
It will be like a factory reset.
There are lots of options for this, so pick the one that works best for your equipment.
Step 5: Unlock
Here comes the tough part.
You will need to follow machine-specific instructions to unlock your bootloader.
When you first turn on your machine, the bootloader is what starts up all the software.
Simply put, its what boots up your equipment.
When you unlock it, you allow processes in there to be flashed (or replaced).
Typically, unlocking the bootloader requires a handful of basic commands.
Once youve unlocked this, your Android will automatically reboot and reset.
You should be using theLineageOSinstructions for your exact gadget.
This should activate your custom recovery package.
Next youll wipe and format your data.
Finally, you’re able to flash your Google Apps into your new system as well.
Youll reboot one final time, and then youll be able to personalize your phone!
