LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a) Nougat 7.1 ROM

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LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars based on Android Nougat 7.1.2, is now available to update via an unofficial build. If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS update or some more Lineage ROMs for other devices then stay tuned to the LineageOS page. This Vernee Mars LineageOS 14.1 (K553V, k11tc_a) is brought to you by The Marionette

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DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD AND HAS MANY BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP OF THE CURRENT ROM BEFORE FLASHING THIS ROM AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a) may require to unlock the bootloader, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by YOU.

Status of LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a), Nougat 7.1 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Video recording
– HDR
– Fingerprint

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

• Vernee Mars TWRP download link
  Scatter file for MT6755 based Vernee Mars recovery installation

  – Here is how to Install TWRP on Mediatek chipset phones (This recovery installation guide may require an Unlocked bootloader on Vernee Mars)

• Vernee Mars LineageOS 14.1 ROM
• LineageOS 14.1 Nougat Gapps for Vernee Mars LineageOS 14.1 Nougat 7.1 ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 14.1, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS ROOT
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU ROOT update guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE Vernee Mars LineageOS 14.1 NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a) for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the Mediatek Recovery Guide for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a). (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to clean/wipe data.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – Data backup on Android
     – Complete ROM backup

   • First flash the LineageOS 14.1 ROM ZIP from device for Vernee Mars. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
   • DO NOT REBOOT YET. Now flash the LineageOS GApps package.
     – Here is a post that explains How to install Nougat GApps.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the Nougat 7.1 LineageOS 14.1 ROM for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a).

2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a):

   • Copy the latest LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest LineageOS ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explains how to update LineageOS.
   • Then flash the GApps for LineageOS package.
     – Here is a post explains how to install Nougat GApps.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.1 with LineageOS 14.1 for Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a). After the installation of Vernee Mars LineageOS 14.1 (K553V, k11tc_a) you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Vernee Mars (K553V, k11tc_a) LineageOS forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 14.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

If you have any concerns on this ROM or if you find any bug then here is the Development thread on XDA for the Vernee Mars LineageOS 14.1 by The Marionette.

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