How can I install Lineage os on my shift 5me ? (English Speaking only)

[Zoka]

Hi Guys ive bought one of your phone recently (great product so far) and I d like to install last version of Lineage Os on it.

I have downloaded boot.img and system.img on this webpage https://forum.shiftphones.com/threads/lineageos-15-1-android-8-1.1950/.

As iam not super techy and as I can't find explanations in English I would need your help for the next steps please.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks!

 

[blackcat]

have a look here:

https://forum.shiftphones.com/threads/lineageos-15-1-android-8-1.1950/

 

[danielp]

Hi Guys ive bought one of your phone recently (great product so far) and I d like to install last version of Lineage Os on it.

I have downloaded boot.img and system.img on this webpage https://forum.shiftphones.com/threads/lineageos-15-1-android-8-1.1950/.

As iam not super techy and as I can't find explanations in English I would need your help for the next steps please.

I dont understand! The first post from the thread you downloaded the images from includes the instructions in english! Is anything wrong with them? I can not give detailed help as I don't own such a device, but from the instructions the essence seems to be flashing the images and reboot.

 

[Zoka]

Thanks for all your reply.

Here are the instructions from the 1st post of the thread:

• Download the latest build (fastboot *.img files or .zip package) ===> So this is the files ive downloaded i guess called boot.img and system.img
• If this is you first Lineage flash, download vendor.img from the first build and flash it ===> Where can i find vendor.img ? How do i flash it ? What is the first Build ???
• .zip => Reboot to recovery, use adb sideload <path_to_zip> ==> Don't get a word except that i ve downloaded ADB...
• .img => Reboot to bootloader, use fastboot flash <partition> <partition>.img ===> Same don't get a word except that ive downloaded an app to fastboot
• Reboot ==> How do I reboot ?

This may sound super idiot and it may actually be haha but please be nice and explain me !

Thanks in advance.

 

[danielp]

• if this is you first Lineage flash, download vendor.img from the first build and flash it ===> Where can i find vendor.img ? How do i flash it ? What is the first Build ???

From the links provided in the first post. The first one includes vendor.img

• .zip => Reboot to recovery, use adb sideload <path_to_zip> ==> Don't get a word except that i ve downloaded ADB...
• .img => Reboot to bootloader, use fastboot flash <partition> <partition>.img ===> Same don't get a word except that ive downloaded an app to fastboot
• Reboot ==> How do I reboot ?

If you are not familiar with all that I am not sure you should do this.
There is a lot of information about how to use adb and fastboot on the net (Example here but you have find the sections relevant for you). Sorry don't have a lot of time atm.

 

[Zoka]

Iam not familiar but iam willing to learn.

Your link seem very noob friendly, iam gonna check it out and will come back if i got questions.

Thanks a lot Martin.

 

[Martin S.]

Aand.. thanks a lot Daniel

 

[danielp]

Iam not familiar but iam willing to learn.

Your link seem very noob friendly, iam gonna check it out and will come back if i got questions.

Thanks a lot Martin.

Have fun and good luck!

 

[Zoka]

Hey i did it !!

Here are the steps for non german speakers and newbie:

1. Install Adb&Fastboot on your computer:

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2. Download vendor.img

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3. Download boot.img and system.img

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4. Install Lineage

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If your phone has an unlocked bootloader, you can use Fastboot commands to flash factory images. That may sound like a bunch of technical jargon, but when it comes down to it, this is the best method for updating a rooted device, fixing a bricked phone, reverting to stock, or even getting new...

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Here is the syntax to enter in adb through consol (Windows) or terminal(Mac):

(if you use mac you need to put ./ in front of all the commands)

fastboot getvar current-slot
>>> [slot]

fastboot devices
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot format userdata
fastboot erase boot_[slot]
fastboot erase system_[slot]
fastboot erase vendor_[slot]
fastboot flash boot_[slot] /path_to/boot.img
fastboot flash system_[slot] /path_to/system.img
fastboot flash vendor_[slot] /path_to/vendor.img
fastboot reboot

Then you all set!