Samsung Galaxy S4 has started getting the latest Android 8.1 Oreo via Lineage OS 15.1 custom firmware. Now you can install Lineage OS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 ROM which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The Samsung Galaxy S4 was released in 2013 and it was running Android 4.2.2 JellyBean at the time of the launch. After receiving the Android Lollipop 5.0 official update, the device does not receive any more official updates. So if you are looking for a great stable ROM which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo then here we share the most popular custom ROM known as Lineage OS 15.1 for your device. By installing Lineage OS 15.1 on Galaxy S4, you can enjoy all the features of Oreo and get the experience of latest Android OS on your device.
The Lineage OS 15.1 ROM brings tons of new features and customizations from Android Oreo-like Picture in Picture mode, New Android O Emoji style, Advanced Doze Mode, Auto Fill Password, New Notification UI, Settings Overhaul changes and much more. Also, the ROM comes with some of the unique features which allow you to easily root and customize your phone. This ROM is not officially announced by Samsung but just a custom ROM which is developed by the third-party developers. Your device should be rooted and have the latest version of a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM already installed on it, in order to install Lineage OS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 ROM and Google Apps package.
Don’t forget to take the full backup of all your valuable data before proceeding. Because while installing Lineage OS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 ROM, your entire data will be wiped clean. If you want to install Lineage OS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo then go ahead and follow the given steps.
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Please note that this guide containing the download links and instructions are working with Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 only. Do not try to flash this custom firmware on any other device or incorrect variants.
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Pre-Requirements:
- Create a proper backup of all your important data such as contacts, call logs, messages, media files etc. In case anything goes wrong then you will be able to restore your data back.
- How to Backup Important Data on Android (Non-Rooted Phones).
- Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 by navigating to Settings – Developer Options.
- Download and install the correct USB drivers for Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 on your PC.
- Make sure that the battery level of your phone is about 60 to 70% to avoid unexpected shutdowns while flashing the ROM.
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Steps to Install Lineage OS 15.1 On Galaxy S4 Custom ROM Android 8.1 Oreo:
- First, download the Android 8.1 Oreo Lineage OS 15.1 Custom ROM and Google Apps package from the above-given links on the desktop of your PC.
- Connect your Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 to the PC using its USB data cable.
- Transfer the downloaded ROM and Gapps to the root folder of sd card on your phone.
- Follow the given guide on How To Boot into Recovery Mode on Android (Various ways).
- Now, follow the given guide to install Android 8.1 Oreo Lineage OS 15.1 Custom ROM on your device.
- Repeat the same steps to flash Google Apps package.
- Once the installation process completes, go back to the TWRP recovery and reboot your device.
Done! These were the complete steps to download and install Lineage OS 15.1 on Galaxy S4 Custom ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any query or trouble while flashing the Android 8.1 Oreo Lineage OS 15.1 Custom ROM on Galaxy S4 LTE I9505.
My phone is Galaxy S4 GT I9505, not Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. Do you have a similar article so that I can upgrade my current android version 5.0.1 to version 8?
Thanks