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Install Android 10 on Nokia 8 (LineageOS 17.1 GSI Treble ROM) – How to Guide!

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:06:05 +0000

Nokia 8 is the latest flagship from Nokia which brings good hardware and specs with a decent price to compete against OnePlus 5, Note 8 and many other flagship smartphones. Actually, Nokia has always been a reputed smartphone manufacturer who always kept all that they promised to their users. Today we will guide you on how to install the Lineage OS 17.1 on the Nokia 8 (codenamed nb1) device by following our guide.

LineageOS 17.1 GSI developed by XDA Recognized Contributor AndyYan on this XDA Forum with the Phh’s Source of Android 10 GSI (phhusson). To install this, you need to unlock the bootloader and install the latest TWRP Recovery on your device.

What’s on Android 10?
This year (2019) Google has released the latest version of Android called Android 10. As the name suggests, it’s the 10th iteration of Android OS and offers the most stable & secure user experience than the previous generation Android 9 Pie. Android 10 brings plenty of new features and system improvements like improved gestures navigation, enhanced privacy & location control, improved app permissions, etc. It also includes a system-wide dark mode, live caption, focus mode, foldable display support, 5G connectivity compatible, chats bubble, smart reply, improved security updates, family link, better notifications, and more.Lineage OS 17.1: Android 10 Build
Lineage OS is an open-source and free operating system that is based on the Android platform. It is the successor to the custom MOD, the CyanogenMod, which shut down its operation in December 2016. However, Cyanogen. Inc retained the rights to the custom MOD and gave a rebranding to it as Lineage OS.
Well, LineageOS 17 will be based on the latest Android 10 and it comes with all the Android 10 features and Lineage customization options which allows users to be more advanced. Now you can enjoy Lineage OS 17.1 on Nokia 9 PureView by flashing this custom ROM.

Disclaimer:
“LineageOS 17 GSI build is based on PHH’s AOSP Android 10 GSIs which is still marked as a pre-release. Even on a device that runs Pie GSIs nicely, it’s still possible to get broken media, camera, RIL or even flat-out no-boot. You are strongly advised to try PHH’s original and then identify/report issues there, before moving onto other GSIs that are based on his work. Please report bugs here only if it’s specific to this GSI.
We’re at TheUgradeGuide won’t be responsible for any kind of damage or error that occurs to your handset while or after following this guide. This is a Custom ROM and may contain some of the bugs or stability issues. We can’t recommend you to use this firmware as your daily driver. Proceed at your own risk.”

Important Notes!
This ROM will only work on this device, Don’t try this on any other device.
Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device.
We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Requirements!
You must have TWRP Recovery Installed on your device.
(Learn here: How to install)
ARM, ARM64, or x86: Check your Processor’s Architecture
Treble Support: Check If Your Smartphone Supports Project Treble

Note!
A only arm32 – arm avN
A only arm64 – arm64 avN
A/B arm64 – arm64 bvN
A/B arm32 – arm bvN

XDA Development Forum: From Here!
(You can check here more information about ROM what is working and what’s not working, or ask some questions)

▼DOWNLOAD FILES▼
ANDROID 10 GSI ROM

GAPPS DOWNLOAD
Check-out which G-App is compatible for your device from Here!

Instructions to Install

1. First Download & Install a Custom Recovery on your device (TWRP is recommended) If you already have installed then skip this step.

2. Download GSI ROM file and save it on your device’s Internal storage or SD Card.

3. Now Boot your device into TWRP Recovery Mode. (if you don’t know how to boot your device into twrp recovery then you can search it on Google)

4. Now in TWRP create a Nandroid Backup of your device for safer side. If anything goes wrong, you can restore back to your older ROM. (How to Take Nandroid Backup)

5. Now do a Factory Reset of your device, Goto Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select Cache, Dalvik Cache, System, and Data. Then Swipe to Wipe.

6. Now go back to TWRP Main Menu by pressing the Center navigation button.

7. Now Select Install, Locate the GSI ROM file and Swipe to Confirm Flash.

8. After ROM flashing completes, Select Wipe cache/dalvik from the bottom left side of the screen, & Swipe to Wipe.

9. After wipe completes, Click on Reboot System.

That’s it Now you have successfully installed the latest Android on your device, first boot will take some time so please don’t panic!

If you have any questions regarding the ROM or the installation process, use the comments section below to reach us or contact to XDA forum members from the link above.

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Install Android 9.0 pie on Nokia 8 Sirocco (Resurrection Remix) – How to Guide!

admin — Sat, 02 May 2020 09:57:00 +0000

Here we will guide on how to download and install Resurrection Remix on Nokia 8 Sirocco (codenamed a1n) which is currently based on Android 9.0 Pie. The update brings all new Android Pie feature and software version bumps to RR 7.0. Full Credits to XDA Recognized Developer mracar for sharing the Official Build of Resurrection Remix GSI for Nokia 8 Sirocco (a1n).

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GSI stands for a Generic System image. The moniker “Generic” implies that such software images could be installed on any Treble-enabled device, irrespective of the manufacturer they belong to. We already shared the complete list of devices supported for Android Pie 9.0 Generic System image (GSI).

Resurrection Remix is one of the popular aftermarket custom ROM for any Android device out there. After Android Oreo update, Resurrection is back with the new version based on Android 9.0 Pie known as Resurrection Remix 7 or RR 7.0. The update is currently live for Nokia 8 Sirocco and few other devices. Now you can install the Resurrection Remix on Nokia 8 Sirocco by following our guide given below.

To install Resurrection Remix on Nokia 8 Sirocco, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked and should be running on the latest TWRP Recovery. If you have all this, then you are good to try the new Resurrection Remix on your device. Follow our guide on how to upgrade, but before that. Let’s understand the features of Resurrection Remix ROM.

What’s on Android 9.0 Pie?

Android 9.0 Pie is the 9th iteration and a major update of Google’s Android OS. The new Android Pie brings a couple of design changes to the successor Android Oreo but the most notable one is the gesture-based navigation system. Other features of Android 9 Pie are New Quick Settings UI design, Redesigned volume slider, Advanced Battery with AI Support, Notch Support, Improved Adaptive Brightness, Manual theme selection, Android Dashboard which Google calls Digital Wellbeing, and more other features.

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What is the Resurrection Remix?

Resurrection Remix is a custom ROM based on AOSP source code which means that its UI is no different from stock Android on the Pixel phones. The ROM brings many new features from popular custom ROM like Lineage OS, Slim, AOKP, Paranoid Android and many more. Along with all these features, Remix also brings an awesome combination of performance, customization, power and battery life compared to many custom ROM. Here is the quick recap of what’s on Android 9.0 Pie.

Important Notes!

This ROM will only work on this device, Don’t try this on any other device.
Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

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Requirements!

You must have TWRP Recovery Installed on your device.

(Learn here: How to install)

XDA Development Forum: Here!

(you can check here more information about ROM what is working and what’s not working)

▼DOWNLOAD FILES

Resurrection Remix ROM

Resurrection Remix GAPPS

Check-out which G-App is compatible for your device from Here!

Instructions to Install

1. First Download & Install a Custom Recovery on your device (TWRP is recommended), If you already have installed then skip this step.

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2. Download ROM & Gapps .zip file and save it on your device’s Internal storage or SD Card.

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3. Now Boot your device into TWRP Recovery Mode. (if you don’t know how to boot your device into twrp recovery then you can search it on Google)

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4. Now in TWRP create a Nandroid Backup of your device for safer side. If anything goes wrong, you can restore back to your older ROM. (How to Take Nandroid Backup)

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5. Now do a Factory Reset of your device, Goto Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select Cache, Dalvik Cache, System, and Data. Then Swipe to Wipe.

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6. Now go back to TWRP Main Menu by pressing the Center navigation button.

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7. Now Select Install, Locate the ROM zip file and Swipe to Confirm Flash.

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8. After the flashing completes, Flash the Gapps in the manner.

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9. After Gapps flashing completes, Select Wipe cache/dalvik from the bottom left side of the screen, & Swipe to Wipe.

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10. After wipe completes, Click on Reboot System.

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That’s it Now you have successfully installed the latest Android on your device, the first boot will take some time so please don’t panic!

If you have any questions regarding the ROM or the installation process, use the comments section below to reach us or contact to XDA forum members from the link above.

The post Install Android 9.0 pie on Nokia 8 Sirocco (Resurrection Remix) – How to Guide! appeared first on The Upgrade Guide.

Install Android 10 on Nokia 8 (AOSP GSI Treble ROM) – How to Guide!

admin — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:13:03 +0000

Nokia 8 is the latest flagship from Nokia which brings good hardware and specs with a decent price to compete against OnePlus 5, Note 8 and many other flagship smartphones. Actually, Nokia has always been a reputed smartphone manufacturer who always kept all that they promised to their users. Today you can install the AOSP Android 10 Custom GSI build for the Nokia 8. Thanks to the XDA Recognized Developer phhusson for making this possible.

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Now, you may ask what is GSI? A GSI (generic system image) is a system image with minimal configurations for Android devices. It works as a pure Android implementation without any modifications or changes to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code. It can be run on any Android devices running Android 8.1 or higher version due to the Project Treble support. Here we have shared a step-by-step guide to flash AOSP Android 10 on Nokia 8 below.Here in this guide, we will explain how to download and install Android 10 GSI builds on Nokia 8 (nb1). We have provided the complete instruction and step by step guide to install the GSI custom build on Nokia 8. The steps are simple and easy to follow.

What’s on Android 10?

This year (2019) Google has released the latest version of Android called Android 10. As the name suggests, it’s the 10th iteration of Android OS and offers the most stable & secure user experience than the previous generation Android 9 Pie. Android 10 brings plenty of new features and system improvements like improved gestures navigation, enhanced privacy & location control, improved app permissions, etc. It also includes a system-wide dark mode, live caption, focus mode, foldable display support, 5G connectivity compatible, chats bubble, smart reply, improved security updates, family link, better notifications, and more.

Important Notes!

This ROM will only work on this device, Don’t try this on any other device.
Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

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Requirements!

You must have TWRP Recovery Installed on your device.

(Learn here: How to instal)

XDA Development Forum: Here!

(you can check here more information about ROM what is working and what’s not working)

▼DOWNLOAD FILES

ANDROID 10 GSI ROM

Download page : system-quack-arm64-ab-gapps.img.xz

Instructions to Install

1. First Download & Install a Custom Recovery on your device (TWRP is recommended), If you already have installed then skip this step.

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2. Download ROM & Gapps .zip file and save it on your device’s Internal storage or SD Card.

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3. Now Boot your device into TWRP Recovery Mode. (if you don’t know how to boot your device into twrp recovery then you can search it on Google)

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4. Now in TWRP create a Nandroid Backup of your device for safer side. If anything goes wrong, you can restore back to your older ROM. (How to Take Nandroid Backup)

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5. Now do a Factory Reset of your device, Goto Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select Cache, Dalvik Cache, System, and Data. Then Swipe to Wipe.

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6. Now go back to TWRP Main Menu by pressing the Center navigation button.

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7. Now Select Install, Locate the ROM zip file and Swipe to Confirm Flash.

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8. After the flashing completes, Flash the Gapps in the manner.

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9. After Gapps flashing completes, Select Wipe cache/dalvik from the bottom left side of the screen, & Swipe to Wipe.

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10. After wipe completes, Click on Reboot System.

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That’s it Now you have successfully installed the latest Android on your device, the first boot will take some time so please don’t panic!

If you have any questions regarding the ROM or the installation process, use the comments section below to reach us or contact to XDA forum members from the link above.

The post Install Android 10 on Nokia 8 (AOSP GSI Treble ROM) – How to Guide! appeared first on The Upgrade Guide.