Moto G (peregrine) was released in November of 2013 this phone made the difference to all the smartphones of today the G generation which changed every other smartphone out there shiny new display, hot-swappable back to different colors and choices and was powered by Snapdragon 400 SOC and the phone was shipped with Android 4.3 (Jellybean) it is a worthy upgrade to the latest upgrade to LineageOS 17 based on Android 10.
Android Q is official and is named Android 10 and official source code is available at Github.
Android 10 Google’s 10th version of Android update brings a lot of bells and whistles with a new overhaul on the security and permissions, Thanks to LineageOS team now we can Install LineageOS 17 on Moto G for the surprise which is stable enough to run as a daily driver.
Installing LineageOS 17 on Moto G
This is a step by step guide on how to install LineageOS 17 based on Android 10 on Moto G.
To install Lineage OS 17 on your Moto G you need to unlock bootloader and running the latest TWRP Recovery.
*If you run into “Error 7” which means the TWRP isn’t the latest one, install the latest TWRP available.
Features on Android 10
New features like native dark mode support, Call recording, Native Screen Recording, New System Gestures, Enhanced Core app permissions more security features native to Android 10.
Android 10 also offers In-call screening, Multi-camera API, 5G support, improved call quality, bubble feature, live caption, and more. With this upgrade which improves Battery Life, Focus Mode, etc.
LineageOS 17: Android 10 Build
With LineageOS 17 most of the Android 10 features which are available will trickle down to the Moto G with this update you can enjoy all features from Android 10.
Caution:
This is an initial build of LineageOS 17 for Moto G which may have some bugs or may not boot at all, So make sure you have a proper backup of your data.
KNOWN ISSUES:
- VoLTE
- Encryption
- WiFi Display
- SELinux permissive
Prerequisites:
- This support of LineageOS 17 will only Support Moto G.
- You need to have an Unlocked Bootloader.
- You need to have a Custom recovery installed like TWRP.
- Download the required files in the download section below.
- Keep your battery charged at least 80% before you proceed.
- Before you install LineageOS make sure you have a proper backup of your stock ROM and all your data.
Downloads
Installing LineageOS 17 On Moto G
- Make sure that you have downloaded all the required files on your device.
- Now, copy the GApps file, and ROM (LineageOS) zip file to your device’s internal storage.
- Next, reboot your Moto G into recovery mode.
- Turn off your device.
- Wait for a couple of minutes.
- Now Press and hold both the Power and Volume Down buttons
- When you see the screen with the Motorola logo, release the button.
- If Recovery Mode pops up let go of the Volume Up button.
- Then you will boot into TWRP Recovery mode.
- In the TWRP menu, go to Wipe section.
- Select Advanced Wipe.
- Select the data, system, vendor, cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
- Then go back, Tap on Install.
- Find the OS file.
- Flash the ROM zip file.
- The system will be mounted.
- Uncheck it & Remount system and vendor manually.
- Then flash Gapps zip file as well.
- Finally, reboot your phone.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Done, Now you are running LineageOS 17 based on Android 10 on Moto G.
