Lineage OS 15.1 build the latest custom firmware for Google Nexus 4 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Now you can download and install Lineage OS 15.1 on Nexus 4 to experience Android 8.1 Oreo. The Google Nexus 4 is an old device and it will not receive any Oreo official firmware. So if you are still the owner of Google Nexus 4 and want to enjoy and get the experience of latest Android Oreo features then you are at right place. The only way to install Lineage OS 15.1 on Nexus 4 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It is really a great thing to see that the device has received a working build of Android 8.1 Oreo based Lineage OS 15.1 ROM. Now you can upgrade your device to latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS by following this simple step by step guide.
The official firmware is good but custom ROMs make them better with new features and lots of system tweaks that are not otherwise possible. This amazing Lineage OS 15.1 custom ROM comes with tons of new features and customizations like New Notification UI, Settings Overhaul changes, Advanced Doze Mode, Auto Fill Password, Picture in Picture mode, New Android O Emoji style and much more. Also, the ROM brings some aftermarket features through that you can play and modify your device. Keep in mind that this ROM is not officially announced by Google but just a custom ROM which is developed by third-party developers. Your device should be rooted and have the latest version of a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM already installed on it, in order to install Lineage OS 15.1 on Nexus 4.
We highly recommend taking the full backup of all your valuable data before proceeding. Because while installing Lineage OS 15.1 on Nexus 4, your entire data will be wiped clean. If you are interested in installing Lineage OS 15.1 on Nexus 4 based on Android 8.1 Oreo ROM then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of all your relevant existing data on Nexus 4.
- The stock Marshmallow OS version should be installed on Nexus 4.
- Download and install USB drivers for Nexus 4 on your computer.
- The Nexus bootloader should be unlocked.
- Enable USB debugging option by pressing Menu > Settings > Applications. Navigate and tap on Developer Options to enable USB Debugging.
- You Nexus 4 must be rooted, and the latest build of either CWM or TWRP Recovery should be pre-installed on it to flash a brand new Android 8.1.0 Oreo-based custom ROM.
- For this firmware installation, you will also need to factory reset the phone.
- Finally, ensure that your Nexus device carries more than 70% of charge.
Note:
Please note that this guide is working only for the Google Nexus 4 devices. Don’t use the firmware file given in this guide for any other device or incorrect variant. Do note that you will experience some force close errors while running this firmware on your Nexus 4.
Required Files:
- Download Lineage OS 15.1 Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM file
- Download Gapps for Android 8.1 Oreo ROMs
Steps to Install Lineage OS 15.1 On Nexus 4 Android 8.1 Oreo Custom Firmware:
1: – Download Lineage OS 15.1 Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and Gapps for Android 8.1 Oreo ROMs from the above links given on the desktop of your PC. (Make sure to select the Android 8.1.0 Oreo OS version) while downloading Google Apps package.
2: – Connect the device to your PC and copy/paste both files to the phone’s internal storage. Do not unzip the files.
3: – Disconnect the phone from PC and turn it OFF to boot into Recovery Mode.
4: – Turn ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time.
5: – While your Nexus 4 is in Bootloader / Fastboot main screen, press Volume Up to enter into Recovery mode. Then press Power to boot the Recovery Mode.
6: – Once in Recovery Mode, make a NANDROID Backup for the installed ROM by navigating to ‘backup and restore.’ Then set the file name and confirm process to begin the backup.
7: – Next, Factory Reset Nexus 4 and proceed to flash the Android 8.1.0 Oreo custom ROM.
8: – In CWM Recovery, select ‘install zip from sd card’, then ‘choose zip from sd card.’ Find the Android 8.1.0 Oreo custom ROM file and confirm the installation process to begin.
9: – Once the Android 8.1.0 Oreo firmware installation completes, repeat the above steps to flash the Gapps zip on your Nexus 4.
10: – After installation successfully completes, reboot the device in normal mode.
11: – Finally, flash the SuperSU Stable from here to get root access to the internal file system of your Nexus 4 to remove the factory restrictions and permission to install a lot of third-party apps.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any question or trouble while installing the ROM.
