Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G 2013 1st Gen via Lineage OS 15.0 ROM

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 build are gradually being released for multiple devices. We are writing tutorial on each new Lineage OS 15 ROM that is pushed out by the developers for various OEM devices. Moto G 1st Gen a.k.a Moto G 2013 is just another device that gets first Android 8.0 Oreo based Lineage OS 15.0 build. In this guide we have mentioned the complete process to install Unofficial Lineage OS 15.0 on Moto G 2013 1st Gen.

The Unofficial Lineage OS 15.0 for Moto G 2013 1st Gen brings goodies of Android 8.0 Oreo on the device with latest features, redesigned interface and much more. The ROM is currently in the testing stage so you may notice some lags and bugs in it but if you are getting impatient to see Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G 2013 1st Gen then go ahead and follow the install process below.

The ROM also latest popular Oreo features including the picture-in-picture mode, integrated doze mode, notification channels and a lot more. In this detailed tutorial we have mentioned each and every step to download and install Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15.0 ROM on Moto G 2013 1st Gen.

Download install Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15.0 ROM for Moto G 2013 1st Gen

Some pre-requisites before you begin:

Your device battery should be in good health (70%) to avoid the shutting down while in flashing process.

A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t then download the TWRP recovery from here and then follow this guide to install it.

Create a Nandroid back up of important data including complete System with all apps and messages, follow this guide to create a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery.

Upgrade latest USB drivers for your device on PC. Download latest Motorola USB drivers here [For a stable PC-phone connection].

Downloads section:

Download Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15.0 ROM for Moto G 2013 1st Gen. Download

Download Android 8.0 Oreo Google Apps

Now transfer both file on your device storage.

Process to install Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15.0 ROM on Moto G 2013 1st Gen

Turn off your device and boot into TWRP recovery or follow this guide to see how to do that.

Once your device boots into recovery mode then follow this guide to flash Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15.0 ROM on your Moto G 2013 1st Gen via TWRP recovery.

Solution to a failed boot issue.

Follow this guide to solve the bootloop issue. [If you think your device stuck at boot animation for quite a long time]

That’s it! If you have successfully installed Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15.0 ROM on your Moto G 2013 1st Gen, give us your feedback and stay tuned for more updates.

via XDA