If you are a Galaxy S5 user and want to test Android 10 then follow the given guide to safely Install Lineage OS 17 On Samsung Galaxy S5 | Android 10 (klte) as the ROM is made available for the device. However, this is an early unofficial Lineage OS 17 For Samsung Galaxy S5 based on Android 10. Previously the device has received Lineage Os 16 ROM Too. Now you can download the ROM and flash Lineage OS 17 build directly via TWRP recovery If you are a Samsung Galaxy S5 user then you should try out the unofficial Lineage OS 17 On Samsung Galaxy S5. We are thankful to Recognized Xda Member Couchy for the ROM.
Lineage OS 17 Features | Android 10 Features
Now let’s talk about Lineage OS 17 features and the release date. The official release date of Lineage OS 17.0 is unknown. But the ROM will have all the Android 10 features as it will be based on Android 10 (Q) source code. It will have a totally new UI like Android 10 and the most hyped feature of Android 10 system-wide force dark theme will also be available on the ROM
A system-wide dark mode Smart Reply for all messaging apps. New easy sharing menu. Quicker access to settings. A standard depth format. Overhauled permissions. Wi-Fi sharing via QR codes Focus Mode
As Lineage OS 17 is based On Android 10’s Source code, it has all the latest Android Oreo features and in addition to that Lineage OS also has some extra customization features.
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 Official Lineage OS 17 On Samsung Galaxy S5.
Downloads
Lineage OS 17 for Samsung Galaxy S5: Download Link Download GApps For Lineage OS 17 ROMs
Working:
Audio Wi-Fi Bluetooth NFC GPS Camera Sensors/Rotation Fingerprint
Not Working:
RIL SELinux (kernel is permissive) Probably other stuff
For more details about the ROM, please check the official Xda thread here
Update Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 10 Unofficially via Lineage OS 17 ROM
Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery installed. 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 power 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 Official Lineage OS 17 Based on Android Pie. If you have any doubts regarding this process, feel free to comment below.
