Android Q is official and is named Android 10 and official source code is available at Github, OnePlus 3 (oneplus3) which came out in July of 2016 which shipped with Android Marshmallow 6.1 and was given three major updates which are Android Pie 9.0, while the support for OnePlus 3 has ended a long time ago through this, we can keep the phone up and running, Lineage OS 17 brings Android 10 support for the OnePlus 3.
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 Lineage OS on a 3-year-old Android device, for the surprise which is stable enough to run as a daily driver.
Installing LineageOS 17 On OnePlus 3
To install Lineage OS 17 on your OnePlus 3, 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 OnePlus 3 with this update you can enjoy all features from Android 10.
Caution:
This is an initial build of LineageOS 17 for OnePlus 3 which may not boot at all make sure you have a proper backup of your data.
Prerequisites:
- This support of LineageOS 17 will only Support OnePlus 3.
- 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.
Downloads
- LineageOS 17: Download
- GApps: Download
- Download OnePlus USB drivers
Installing Lineage OS 17
- 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 OnePlus 3 into recovery mode.
(Hold Power button+ Volume UP) - Tap on recovery.
- 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 Android 10 Lineage OS on OnePlus 3.
