Download and Install Lineage OS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe K5 (Android 8.1 Oreo): Lineage OS is a name which every Android user must have heard about at least one time or the other. It started out as the CyanogenMod and its extension came out to be known as Lineage OS. The unofficial build of the latest version of Lineage OS has come out for all the Lenovo Vibe K5 users and in this post, we will be telling the users how they can install it on their device. But first, we need to thank Shreps, Recognized Developer over Xda for sharing with us this build which works brilliantly for Lenovo Vibe K5 models. This unofficial build of Lineage OS is termed as Lineage OS 15.1 and it is based on the Android 8.1 Oreo OS source code. It comes with not only the usual features of Oreo but it also comes with a lot of added features which are not present in the official update of Oreo. Before we begin the installation, we need to give a warning that this update is not the official build and it is still in the initial development stages so there might be a few bugs and fixes required. A new update is on the way and it will include a lot of bug fixes and optimizations.
Lenovo, as we all know, is an extraordinary famous brand which has millions of users all around the world. Its Lenovo Vibe K5 comes equipped with a 5.0-inch display screen with HD resolution of 1280x720p, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 1.2GHz Quad Core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage capacity, and a removable 2750mAh battery. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS and its other features include a 13.0 MP rear camera, a 5.0 MP front camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB OTG, Dual SIM standby, Bluetooth v4.1, and more.
Installing the Lineage OS update is the easy part but what is more important is the part which most websites usually forget to post. That part is the basic information where you tell the user what is Lineage OS and custom ROMs, and how they are used in Android devices. In this post, you will get the added benefit of all the information and step by step installation guide at one spot which will make your job easier.
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Lineage OS 15.1 Features | Android 8.1 Oreo Features
As Lineage OS 15.1 is based On Android 8.1 Oreo’s Source code, it has all the latest Android Oreo features and in addition to that Lineage OS also has some extra customization features.
#1 AutoFill
Android 8.1 Oreo now comes with Autofill feature which was available in the Chrome browser until now. The feature, Auto Fill mode which means that the OS will save your Email Address as well as Password. This will save your precious time.
#2 Adaptive Icons
Now Android also added Adaptive Icons which means that the smartphone will now have an option to modify the default icons for various applications in many shapes such as squircle, square, rounded and others. This is done to ensure that the icons on different apps are in line with the other apps for uniformity purpose. This will make your phone looks cool and minimalistic
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#3 Updated Emoji
In Android 8.1 Oreo, Google has once again updated the default emojis present in the Android OS to a blob-less emoji version rather than blob version which was seen on Android 7.0.There are many new emojis are added to enhance your messaging experience
#4 Notification Dots
This feature is same as the one present on Android 7.0 Nougat where users can long press on home screen to see the options but this feature is now extended to show notifications of that particular app by long pressing the icon.
#5 Picture -In- Picture Mode
The picture in Picture mode which is also known as PiP mode is also added to Android 8.1 Oreo. This will be shown in floating window rather than the split-screen.
#6 Google Play Protect and 2X Boot Time
This “Google Play Protect” is added in the Google Play Store and it will be a background service that will check for apps and its usage and data storage permissions and notify users if it is safe to install and use the app.
Thanks to the great optimization in Android 8.1 Oreo, the boot will now take 10 seconds to do so which is a significant improvement. (Previously 15-20 Sec.)
Above are some of the main features Android 8.1 Oreo (Lineage OS 15.1.0) comes with. But there are much more. Overall Lineage OS is the best Custom ROM available for Android.
Pre-Requirements
- Make sure the bootloader on your device is unlocked and your device is rooted and you have a custom recovery installed.
- Make sure your device has more than 50% battery.
- Make sure you have taken a backup of your important data.Now proceed To Install Lineage OS 15.1 On Lenovo Vibe K5.
Disclaimer
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Steps To Install Lineage OS 15.1 On Lenovo Vibe K5 | Android 8.1 Oreo Update (Lineage OS 15.1 For Lenovo Vibe K5)
- Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery installed. (Check the Pre-Requirement Section Above)
- First, download the files from the above link.
- Now transfer the downloaded files to the internal storage of your device.
- Now reboot to the TWRP recovery by holding your Armor and volume down buttons together for a few seconds.
- Take a backup by selecting the option from the home screen and then your data and cache from the recovery menu.
- Now select install and then browse for the downloaded ROM file and then select it.Next flash the Gapps file and then Magisk (optional).
- Once the flashing process is completed, reboot your phone and you will be booted into Android Oreo 8.0.
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Source: Xda
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