Download and Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Samsung Galaxy M21 based on Android 10 Q
Finally, Android 10 Q is official and so is the AOSP 10 Source code. Samsung Galaxy M21 (m21) is now getting the unofficial version of Lineage OS 17.1. The...
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Finally, Android 10 Q is official and so is the AOSP 10 Source code. Samsung Galaxy M21 (m21) is now getting the unofficial version of Lineage OS 17.1. The device is launched in March 2020 and came out of the box with Android 10 Q. Now you can enjoy Lineage OS 17.1 based on Android 10. Full credits to him and Lineage team. Now you can install Lineage OS 17.1 on Galaxy M21 which is stable enough to use as a daily driver.
Android 10 is Google’s 10th version of Android OS with plenty of new features and system UI changes. Google doesn’t come with any dessert item name for the new Android version this time and that’s a good move. If you’re new to the Android ecosystem, it’s worth mentioning that Android is an Open Source Project (AOSP) by Google. With the newly released Android 10 source code, the Lineage team has started working on Lineage OS 17.1 for all the supported devices.
To install Lineage OS 17.1 on your Galaxy M21, you need to unlock the bootloader and run the latest TWRP Recovery. If you are on the old version, you will see the error 7 warning text while installing the custom ROM on the Galaxy M21 device.
What’s on the Android 10 version?
Google has officially unveiled the latest version of Android OS called Android 10. The update is already going live for Pixel series devices. It brings plenty of new features to the device system like system UI, new gesture navigation, improved privacy, and location control. The update also offers enhanced app permissions, foldable display support, security features, system-wide dark mode, etc.
The Android 10 also offers built-in call screening, multi-camera API, smart replies in the notification panel, 5G support, improved call quality, bubble feature, live caption, and more. While the latest version also improves battery life, Focus mode which is similar to the Do Not Disturb mode, etc. Apart from that Android 10 also features 65 new emojis. It also comes with direct audio streaming support to hearing aid devices.
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 Galaxy M21 by flashing this custom ROM.
Steps to Install Lineage OS 17.1 ROM on Galaxy M21
First, unlock the Galaxy M21 bootloader and flash the latest TWRP Recovery. Here we have mentioned all the requirements and download links to flash the Lineage OS 17.1 on Galaxy M21.
Disclaimer:
We’re at GetDroidTips 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 bugs or stability issues. We can’t recommend you to use this firmware as your daily driver. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
This is an Android 10 based Lineage OS 17.1 file and is supported for Galaxy M21 only.
Select Advanced Wipe > Select the data, system, vendor, cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Flash the ROM zip file from the Install option.
The system will be mounted already Uncheck it & Remount system and vendor manually. Then flash Gapps zip file as well.
Finally, reboot your phone into a new system. Wait for it, as the boot process will take a few minutes.
That’s it. Enjoy!
We hope that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the Lineage OS 17.1 on your Galaxy M21 handset easily. If in case anything goes wrong or if you have any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.
