How to Install Lineage OS on Any Phone

[Linux User]

Which phone are you using??

If the phone has a microSD card slot then most likely the TWRP expects the ROM file in the external card.

If it does not have a microSD card slot, then you are making some mistake while browsing the phone.

[Linux User]

Can I use the “ZCX-TWR-3.0.2-X-MI5SPlus-Natrium-16.12.26.img” TWRP on my Xiaomi MI5s Plus? I have formatted the phone. I have loaded “lineage-15.1-20180410-nightly-natrium-signed” on the internal SD Card. The ZIP Signature verification is OK. Yet it does not install. After a few seconds of installing, it first gives a WARNING : “No file_ E3004: This package is for device: natrium; this device is .” Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
What now?

[Linux User]

I put the lineage zip in root of memory, but twrp says it can’t find it. Any suggestions?

[Linux User]

[quote quote=19054]Hi, I have a problem when I trying to install lineage OS 14.1 on my Lenovo K4 NOTE.
when I trying to install on TWRP, I have a problem Updater Error 7.
Can you help me??
[/quote]

Can you tell me which version of TWRP are you using on your phone?
Are you using the TWRP recovery linked in the Vibe K4 NOTE LineageOS 14.1 page??

[Linux User]

Well, I found the solution to my problem.

I needed to update IFWI to Android 6 version (IFWI 94.183) and TWRP to a version that obtains the correct value.
I found relevant info in these places:
About IFWI:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-79657-1-1.html
About updating IFWI – Bootloader:
https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/5rf4td/cannot_install_lineage_on_zenfone_2_z00ad_no_ifwi/
I downloaded the tools from:
http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/M_BL_upgrade_for_zf2_551ml_6.0.zip
Unzip and follow instructions. It updates the bootloader succesfully.
Now install works with no problem, altough phone shows an error booting, it says phone is not verified or something like this, but it works ok.

I suggest you to try that @FJKiko

I believe I shall state the process I followed, for anyone facing problems with the zenfone2:
Originally I had Android 6 official release on my phone, latest update, but it doesn’t allow modifying partitions or unlock bootloader (I believe those ‘functionalities’ were patched).

I bricked my phone in bootloader loop trying to unlock it. I managed to restore phone to Android 5 version following:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/in/thread-71656-1-1.html
Didn’t manage to restore RAW system because partitions cannot be writen with Android 6 bootloader
I executed section B then, that is flashing recovery, fastboot and boot.
At that point my phone showed nothing on screen (I almost wet my pants at this part). But I could see it in PC with ADB (command: adb devices in PC terminal).
Once it was flashed (fastboot, recovery and boot as I said) I restored RAW system, and voila!! Phone reboots in Android 5.

So, resuming, the process for me on the Zenfone 2 was:
Downgrade from Android 6 to Android 5
Update Android 5
Unlock Bootloader
Install TWRP
Upgrade IFWI-TWRP
Install LineageOS

Thanks to the authors of the posts I followed and mentioned here

[Linux User]

[quote quote=24407]Same problem here.

I am installing in an Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML Z00A

I am using TWRP 3.0.2-0 (twrp-3.0.2-0-Z00A.img)
I tried twrp-3.1.1-0-Z00A.img but it doesn’t work, phone just don’t enter recover, it stays trapped in white splashscreen.

I tried lineage-14.1-20170811-nightly-Z00A-signed.zip and lineage-14.1-20170818-nightly-Z00A-signed.zip
Both end with error:

This package supports Ifwi Versions : %s; 0094.0183;
this device has Ifwi version .
Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/lineage-14.1-20170818-nightly-Z00A-signed.zip'
Updating partition details...
...done

In my bootloader screen it says that IFWI version is 0094.0173 does that mean it is not supported?

Any ideas? Thx

[/quote]

You need to have the following TWRP file: http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/TWRP-3.0.2-M1-Z00A.img
and you need to be on Android MarshMallow bootloader.

How to upgrade the ASUS Zenfone 2 Z00A to the Marshmallow bootloader:

Bootloader Upgrade for ZenFone 2 x86 (Android 6.0)

• Download and unzip the bootloader upgrade package: http://theflamingskull.com/downloads/z00a/MM_BL_STUFF/M_BL_upgrade_for_zf2_551ml_6.0.zip
• Connect your phone to computer with USB drivers and fatboot utility installed
  – How to install fastboot on Windows
  – How to install fastboot on Linux or MAC
• Execute upgrade.bat (windows), upgrade_linux.sh (Linux) or upgrade_mac.sh (MAC). Script will flash new bootloader bits.
• Reboot to new bootloader and flash the TWRP recovery
• Enjoy !

Scripting Credit goes to:
– shakalaca @ 23pin (http://23pin.logdown.com/)
– social-design-concepts @ xda (http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4821597)
– sorg @ xda (http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=334644)

Modified for bootloader upgrade by:
– jrior001

• This reply was modified 1 week, 2 days ago by Linux User.

[Siba]

@tony7597

Can you give some screenshot of the error and some more details about the ROM location from where are you downloading, TWRP version etc.

I have a Nexus 4, may be I can try on my device and help you out.

[Siba]

@paulkru

I think the bootloader cannot be unlocked on a Galaxy NOTE 3 AT&T (SM-N900A) variant.

But if you have installed a TWRP as you have mentioned in your reply.

I don’t see any Custom ROM made specifically for the NOTE 3 AT&T variant.
In that case, try installing a ROM build made for the Galaxy NOTE 3 LTE variant.

[Linux User]

Hi, I have a problem when I trying to install lineage OS 14.1 on my Lenovo K4 NOTE.
when I trying to install on TWRP, I have a problem Updater Error 7.
Can you help me??

[Linux User]

Question and Confusion?  I am looking about installing Lineage on a spare Note 3.  This phone has been factory reset Android 4.4.2 and is not in use on any network as of this time so I am not concerned about having to play around with this. It is a spare phone but I like it a lot.

My question is about Samsung bootloaders and if having an locked bootloader is an issue with this tutorial on installing to Note 3?  I have read various posts in that regard so I am confused as to whether or not I can actually install Lineage on this device.

Phone is rooted.  TWRP is installed and backup taken not that there’s much to back up!  (:

NOTE 3, SM-N900A  (ATT)
Bootloader: N900AUCUNC2
I have moded a few phones starting with my old Moto Razor years ago though I may be rusty my skills are intact!</p>
Also..can anyone tell me if WiFi calling will work with this MOD? If all goes well I would like to move my SIM from my J7 to this Note3 later but WiFi calling must work for me to do that due to poor cell service in my home.
Any feedback prior to my proceeding most appreciated.

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