Download LineageOS 17.1 for Xperia XZ3

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LineageOS 17.1 for Xperia XZ3 is now available to download. This article explains how to install LineageOS 17.1 on Xperia XZ3, with a step-by-step guide.

This Xperia XZ3 LineageOS 17.1 build is brought to you by developer MartinX3. For other Android 10 based custom ROM builds you can always visit this Android 10 Download page for supported devices.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to MartinX3 and LineageOS project:
– Donate to MartinX3
– Donate to LineageOS project

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
This is an initial build of LineageOS 17.1 for Xperia XZ3, which may have many bugs.
Make sure to backup all important data of your phone.
Keep in mind that you are the only person making changes to your phone. Neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing the “Xperia XZ3 LineageOS 17.1” requires an unlock bootloader on Xperia XZ3, which will VOID your warranty.
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Known Issues on this LineageOS 17.1 build?

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

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Where to Download LineageOS 17.1 for Xperia XZ3?

• LineageOS 17.1 Download (build date: 14th April 2020)
• TWRP Download to install LineageOS 17.1 ROM
  • How to install TWRP
  • Xperia XZ3 unlock bootloader guide – required to install TWRP recovery
• LineageOS 17.1 GApps
• How to Root LineageOS 17.1
• Download ADB to sideload the ROM
  – ADB Installer for Windows
  – Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – ADB Fastboot for Linux and MAC

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How to Install LineageOS 17.1 on Xperia XZ3?

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Following are the two sub-sections of this Xperia XZ3 LineageOS 17.1 update guide:

1. Installing LineageOS 17.1 for the first time
2. Upgrading from existing LineageOS 17.1 ROM build

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Installing LineageOS 17.1 on Xperia XZ3 for first time

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This ROM update process requires few guides to be followed and few files to be downloaded. Everything referred in the below guide is provided in the above downloads section.[/su_note]

1. Boot into the TWRP Recovery to install the “Xperia XZ3 LineageOS 17.1″ Android 10 based custom ROM.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- By now your phone must have an unlocked bootloader to proceed with other steps. If not, first, unlock the bootloader, download TWRP from above download link and install and then proceed ahead.[/su_note]
2. Wipe the data partition, Cache partition and the system partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider taking a complete backup of your phone data or take a backup of all relevant partitions.
   – How to backup data on Android
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
3. ADB Sideload the Xperia XZ3 LineageOS 17.1 zip file
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Once done, reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
5. Then install the LineageOS 17.1 GApps package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1 for Xperia XZ3.

Upgrading from earlier LineageOS 17.1 on Xperia XZ3 –

1. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated LineageOS 17.1 for Xperia XZ3
2. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
   [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/su_note]
5. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on the phone, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on your phone, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1[/su_note]
7. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 17.1.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 10 with LineageOS 17.1 on Xperia XZ3.[/su_note]

How to Root Xperia XZ3 on LineageOS 17.1?

After installing LineageOS 17.1 on Xperia XZ3 you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

GCam for LineageOS 17.1 or Android 10?

GCam 7.0 and later versions are compatible with LineageOS 17.1 or any Android 10 ROM in general.
You can always look into the big list of Google Camera APK download page to get a compatible GCam for your phone.

Stay tuned to the Xperia XZ3 (Akatsuki) page for other Android 10, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

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