Download and Install LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3

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  • #76132
    Siba
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    If you are looking to install/update Android 8.1 Oreo based LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3, then it’s now available via an unofficial build. This Android 8.1 Oreo based LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3 (x3c50) is brought to you by developer Alucard_Stormbringer.

    Follow the links to get other LineageOS 16 Download and Android Pie ROM builds.

    For other Android Oreo ROMs list you can check back the Android Oreo ROMs.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S):

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to Alucard_Stormbringer and LineageOS project:
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    Donate to LineageOS project
     

    Download and Install LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3
     

    [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD WHICH MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL OR IT MAY HAVE MANY BUGS IF IT BOOTS.
    FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.

    Installing a custom ROM may require an unlock bootloader on Lenovo Vibe X3, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.
    [/su_note]

    Status of LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3 – Android 8.1 Oreo ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Unknown
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Unknown

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR THIS LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3 ANDROID 8.1 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    su Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15.1, so you may need to install a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS 15.1 Root guide

    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL LineageOS 15.1 FOR Lenovo Vibe X3; ANDROID 8.1 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    – Fresh LineageOS 15.1 installation guide
    – LineageOS 15.1 update on top of previous LineageOS 15.1 ROM

    Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3 for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

    [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Points to NOTE:
    – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
    – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
    – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.[/su_note]

    • Download and Copy the GApps and Lenovo Vibe X3 LineageOS 15.1 Oreo ROM ZIP file to your phone.
    • Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3.

      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
      If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)
      [/su_note]

    • Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.

      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]

      [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM

      How to backup all data on your Android Device

      how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]

    • Install the Lenovo Vibe X3 LineageOS 15.1 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.

      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]

    • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and install the Oreo Gapps for LineageOS 15.1 package.

      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]

    • Reboot and Enjoy the Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3.

    Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3 (x3c50):

    • Copy the latest LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3 ROM ZIP file, Oreo 8.1 GApps and/or supersu ROOT package to the phone
    • Boot into TWRP Recovery.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM update.[/su_note]
    • Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
    • Install the LineageOS 15.1 ROM for Lenovo Vibe X3.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    • Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/su_note]
    • If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3, then flash the GApps.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
    • If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM[/su_note]
    • Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 15.1 for Lenovo Vibe X3.

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 8.1 Oreo with LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3. After installing LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3 you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    LineageOS 15.1 ROOT.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Lenovo Vibe X3 (x3c50) LineageOS forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    #77164
    Linux User
    Participant

    Hello;

    I just installed Unofficial LineageOS 15.1 on Lenovo Vibe X3  and I noted that neither wi-fi(On\Off button) nor mobile data work plus problem with NFC!!!. Thank you for your understanding

     

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