Update Galaxy S3 i9300 Android 7.1.1 Lineage OS 14.1 ROM
First of all welcome to Droidvendor.com, today we are with you to help you on each step to download and install Android 7.1.1 Nougat Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300. The guide is easy for those who frequently play with their device firmware like flashing custom ROM, flashing mods via TWRP or similar. Anyway we are just kidding, even if you are new to the flashing related stuff, no worries we have mentioned everything in this guide that you would be needed to install the Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your device. All you need to do is just follow the instructions as listed step by step.
The release of Lineage OS 14.1 ROM is a moment of happiness for all the Galaxy S3 users around the globe because the device is obsolete and Samsung has already left firmware update support. Thanks to Lineage OS ROM that lets you taste the latest version of Android on your old Galaxy S3, although this is unofficial build of Lineage OS 14.1 but most of the features seems to be working fine. You may find some glitches too but if you are getting impatient for the Android 7.1.1 Nougat then simply go ahead and follow the detailed instructions.
How to flash Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Galaxy S3 i9300
Some pre-requisites before you begin:
- Your device battery should be in good health to avoid issue while flashing process.
- A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t, 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 Samsung on PC. Download here [For a stable PC-phone connection].
Downloads section:
Download Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Galaxy S3 i9300
Download Lineage OS 14.1/Android 7.1.x Google Apps
Install Section.
Now follow this guide to flash Lineage OS 14.1 on your Galaxy S3 i9300 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]
Read also: Official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM is also available for Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
That’s it! If you are enjoying the latest firmware on your device. Give us your feedback about Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your Galaxy S3 i9300 and stay tuned for more updates.