Android-tutorials

Hi,
in this section you will find my tutorials for upgrading your Android phones and tablets to the latest stable Android version available.
These guides are detailed step-by-step for easier phone upgrade.
Enjoy, djibe.

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Android-tutorials

Asus Transformer Prime TF201

You can upgrade your Asus Transformer Prime from any version to Android 7.1 Nougat / LineageOS 14.1.

Tutorial is here (113.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-asus-transformer-prime-tf201-stock-to-android-7-1-nougat.3486237/

What you will learn:

Unlock Asus bootloader
Backup Asus tab using NVFlash
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Format partitions to F2FS for better IO performances
Install Android 7.1 Nougat
Get root access
Overclock Transformer Prime TF201
Obtain Google mobile services (GMS) certification

Asus Transformer Pad TF300T

You can upgrade your Asus Transformer Pad TF300T from any version to Android 7.1 Nougat / LineageOS 14.1.

Tutorial is here (203.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-asus-transformer-pad-tf300t-any-version-to-android-7-1-nougat.3554744/

What you will learn:

Root TF300T
Use Mitmproxy
Unlock Asus bootloader in 2022
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Format partitions to F2FS for better IO performances
Install Android 7.1 Nougat
Get root access

Google/LG Nexus 4

You can upgrade your Google Nexus 4 (mako, LG E960) from stock Android 5.1.1 to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (5000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-google-nexus-4-from-stock-to-android-11.4256577/

What you will learn:

Unlock bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Repartition stock partition table
Install Android 11
Get root access with Magisk

Google/Asus Nexus 7 2012

You can upgrade your Google Nexus 7 2012 tablet (3G or wifi) from stock to Android 7.1 Nougat / LineageOS 14.1.

Tutorial is here (16.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-google-nexus-7-2012-stock-to-android-7-1.4236959/

What you will learn:

Unlock bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Format partitions to F2FS for better IO performances
Install Android 7.1 Nougat
Get root access with Magisk

Google/Asus Nexus 7 2013

You can upgrade your Google Nexus 7 2013 tablet (LTE or wifi) from stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (45.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-google-nexus-7-2013-stock-to-android-13.4275457/

What you will learn:

Unlock bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
Install Google Apps
Get root access with Magisk
Install and use Netflix and Disney+

HTC One M7

You can upgrade your HTC One M7 from Stock Android 4.3 to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (35.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-htc-one-m7-stock-to-android-11-lineageos-18-1.3781366/

What you will learn:

Unlock HTC bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11
Install Google Apps
Get root access with Magisk
Revert to stock ROM to desimlock/debrand phone

HTC One M8

You can upgrade your HTC One M8 from stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (11.000+ views): https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-htc-one-m8-stock-to-android-13.4125467/

What you will learn:

Unlock HTC bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
Install Google Apps
Get root access with Magisk

You can try early versions of Android 14 too !

HTC One M9

You can upgrade your HTC One M9 from stock to Android 12 / LineageOS 19.

Tutorial is here (2000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-htc-one-m9-any-model-from-stock-to-android-12.4471583/

What you will learn:

Flash HTC RUU (Rom Update Utility)
Upgrade to Android 7 Nougat
Unlock HTC bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 12
Install Google Apps
Get root access with Magisk

Huawei Honor 5X (kiwi)

You can upgrade your Huawei Honor 5X from stock to Android 10 / LineageOS 17.1.

Tutorial is here (4000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-huawei-honor-5x-from-stock-to-android-10.4563855/

What you will learn:

Unlock Honor 5X bootloader for $4
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 10 and Google Apps
Get root access with Magisk
Pass SafetyNet to use Netflix and Disney+

LG GPad 8.3 V500

You can upgrade your LG GPad 8.3 V500 from stock to Android 9 Pie / crDroid 5.x

Tutorial is here (33.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/general/guide-tutorial-howto-lg-gpad-8-3-v500-t3967069

What you will learn:

Root stock tablet
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 9 Pie and Google Apps
Get root access

LG G2 (D802)

You can upgrade your LG G2 d802 from stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.

Tutorial is here (8000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-lg-g2-d802-stock-to-android-11.4339221/

What you will learn:

Upgrade Android 4.4.2 to Android 5
Root LG G3 in 2024
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11 and Google Apps
Install Magisk
Get root access

LG G3 D855

You can upgrade your LG G3 d855 from stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.

Tutorial is here (9000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-lg-g3-d855-stock-to-android-11.4267175/

What you will learn:

Downgrade Android 6 to Android 5
Root LG G3 in 2024
Unlock LG bootloader
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11 and Google Apps
Install Magisk
Get root access
Install and use Netflix SD and Disney+

LG G4 H815 / H811

You can upgrade your LG G4 h815 from stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.

Tutorial is here (17.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-lg-g4-h811-h815-from-stock-to-android-11.3879698/

What you will learn:

Unlock LG bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11 and Google Apps
Android 13 is available: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-android-13-usu-lg-g4-crdroid-v9-14.4628109/
Install Magisk
Get root access
Bonus: Install SHRP recovery

Motorola Moto G 4G/LTE 2013 (peregrine)

You can upgrade your Motorola Moto G LTE from stock to Android 9 / LineageOS 16.

Tutorial is here (14.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-motorola-moto-g-4g-peregrine-stock-to-android-9.3516234/

What you will learn:

Unlock Motorola bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 9 Pie
Get root access with Magisk

Motorola Moto G3 (osprey/merlin)

You can upgrade your Motorola Moto G3 from stock to Android 12 / LineageOS 19.

Tutorial is here (130 views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-motorola-moto-g3-from-stock-to-android-12.4563839/

What you will learn:

Unlock Motorola bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 12 and Google Apps
Pass SafetyNet
Use Netflix and Disney+

Motorola Moto G5 (cedric)

You can upgrade your Motorola Moto G5 from stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (860 views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-motorola-moto-g5-stock-to-android-11.4524049/

What you will learn:

Unlock Motorola bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Remove bootloader unlock warning
Flash latest modem
Install Android 11 and Google Apps

Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 (shieldtablet)

You can upgrade your Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 from stock to Android 9 / LineageOS 16.

Tutorial is here (2000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-nvidia-shield-tablet-k1-stock-to-android-9.4524451/

What you will learn:

Unlock Nvidia bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 9 and Google Apps

OnePlus OnePlus 2

You can upgrade your OnePlus 2 from stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-oneplus-2-stock-to-android-13.4645725/

What you will learn:

Remove FRP lock
Unlock bootloader
Flash your phone with adb and fastboot
Backup partitions - Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
Root to use Netflix, Disney ...
Set Dark mode for better battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (hlte) from stock to Android 12 / LineageOS 19.

Tutorial is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-note-3-stock-to-android-12-1.4628405/

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI and Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 12
Get root access and SafetyNet with Magisk
Set Dark mode for better battery

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime G531F

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime G531F from any version to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop / CS-Rom 3.2.

Tutorial is here (15.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-grand-t3795200

What you will learn:

Use the phone even if you don't know the codes of the Google account
Flash your phone using Odin
Install and use TWRP recovery
Format partitions to F2FS for better IO performances
Install Android 5.1 Lollipop
Get root access
Obtain Google mobile services (GMS) certification

Samsung Galaxy S i9000

You can unlock your Samsung Galaxy S I9000 to use it with any mobile network carrier.

Tutorial is here (2000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-i9000/general/guide-tutorial-howto-unlock-debrand-t4053109

What you will learn:

Root phone
Unlock/desimlock/debrand your phone

You can upgrade your Galaxy S GT-I9000 from any version to Android 6 Marshmallow.

Tutorial is here (7000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-i9000/general/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-s-t4115653

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Use custom kernel for better performances
Flash and use CWM recovery
Install Android 6 Marshmallow (and 4.4 KitKat which is recommended)
Install OpenGApps
Get root access

Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 or 9100p

You can upgrade your Galaxy S2 from any version to Android 7.1 Nougat / LineageOS 14.1.

Tutorial is here (128.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-t3538601

What you will learn:

Flash your phone without a PC, Odin or Samsung's download mode, just from recovery
Repartition your internal memory with Lanchon Repit to have bigger partitions
Format partitions to F2FS for better IO performances
Use custom kernel for better performances
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 7.1 Nougat
Get root access
Overclock CPU
Obtain Google mobile services (GMS) certification

TODO: style, update

Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S3 from any version to Android 9 Pie / LineageOS 16.

Tutorial is here (14.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300-t3491788

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 9 Pie / Optimized LineageOS 16
Fix Wifi
Get root access with Magisk
Use Dark mode

TODO: style, update

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 (jfltexx)

You can upgrade your SGS4 from any version to Android 11 R / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (6000+): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-s4-i9505-t3517706

What you will learn:

Flash TWRP recovery with Odin
Make a Nandroid backup with TWRP recovery
Install a custom ROM with TWRP recovery
Install Android 11
Get root access with Magisk
Use Dark mode

TODO: compatible models

Samsung Galaxy S5 (klte/Snapdragon)

You can upgrade your SGS5 from any version to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (13.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-s5-from-stock-to-android-12.4354951/

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI/EFS partition and all partitions
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
You can try early versions of Android 14 too !
Get root access with Magisk

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini G800F (kminilte/Exynos)

You can upgrade your SGS5 mini from Stock to Android 9 Pie / LineageOS 16.

Tutorial is here (37.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-s5-mini-t3669605

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI/EFS partition and all partitions
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 9 Pie
Get root access with Magisk
Set Dark mode for better battery

Samsung Galaxy S6

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F/zeroflte) from Stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (39.000+ views): https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-s6-sm-g920f-stock-to-android-13.4108425/

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI and Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
Get root access and SafetyNet with Magisk
Change screen resolution for better battery
Set Dark mode for better battery
Change screen resolution for better battery

Samsung Galaxy S7

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S7 (herolte/Exynos SOC) from stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (21.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-s7-herolte-stock-to-android-13.4201187/

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI and Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
You can try early versions of Android 14 too !
Get root access and SafetyNet with Magisk
Set Dark mode for better battery

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (hero2lte/Exynos SOC) from stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (11.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-stock-to-android-13.4404405/

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI and Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
Set Dark mode for better battery

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S8 (dreamtlte/Exynos SOC) and S8+ (dream2lte) from stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20.

Tutorial is here (3000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-s8-stock-to-android-13.4599235/

What you will learn:

Flash your phone with Odin
Backup IMEI and Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 13
Root to use Netflix, Disney ...
Set Dark mode for better battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 from stock to Android 8.1 Oreo.

Tutorial is here (33.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-7-or-10-from-stock-to-android-8-1.4389219/

What you will learn:

Flash your tablet with Odin
Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 8.1
Install BitGApps

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 from stock to Android 10 R.

Tutorial is here (46.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-stock-to-android-10.4206561/

What you will learn:

Flash your tablet with Odin
Nandroid backup
Flash and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 10 / LineageOS 17.1
Install BitGApps
Install and use Magisk Root

Sony Xperia S

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia S (LT26i/nozomi) from any version to Android 8.1 / nAOSP rom.

Tutorial is here (15.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-s-stock-to-android-8-1-oreo.4222141/

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Flash permanent recovery
Reformat partitions
Install Android 8.1 Oreo
Get root access with built-in root

Sony Xperia SP

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia SP (C5303/huashan) from any version to Android 10 Q / LineageOS 17.1.

Tutorial is here (3000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-sp-t4181823

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Flash permanent recovery with FOTAkernel
Install Android 10 Q
Get root access with Magisk

TODO: style

Sony Xperia Z2

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia Z2 (sirius/D6502/D6503) from any version to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (1000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-z2-stock-to-android-11.4495087/

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11
Get root access with Magisk

Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE/Pollux or Wi-Fi/Pollux_windy

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE/Pollux or WiFi/Pollux_windy from any version to Android 9 Pie / LineageOS 16 (or even Android 13).

Tutorial is here (62.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/help/guide-tutorial-sony-xperia-tablet-z-lte-t3392831

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot and adb
Install and use TWRP recovery
Format partitions to F2FS for better IO performances
Install Android 9 Pie
Get root access with Magisk
Flash permanent recovery with FOTAkernel
Overclock tablet

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE/Castor or Wi-Fi/Castor_windy

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE/Castor or WiFi/Castor_windy from any version to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (19.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-z2-tablet-stock-to-android-11.4356605/

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot and adb
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11 R
Get root access with Magisk

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE/karin or Wi-Fi/karin_windy

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE/karin or WiFi/karin_windy from any version to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (3000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-z4-tablet-stock-to-android-11.4567917/

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot and adb
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11 R
Get root access with Magisk
Pass SafetyNet

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia Z3c from any version to Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1.

Tutorial is here (5000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-z3-compact-stock-to-android-11.4354117/

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 11 R
Install BitGapps
Get root access with Magisk

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

You can upgrade your Sony Xperia Z5c from any version to Android 12 / LineageOS 12.1.

Tutorial is here: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-sony-xperia-z5-compact-stock-to-android-12.4655815/

What you will learn:

Unlock Sony bootloader
Use fastboot
Flash latest Sony official firmware
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 12
Install BitGapps
Get root access with Magisk

Xiaomi Mi 2 or Mi 2s (Aries)

You can upgrade your Xiaomi Mi2 or Mi2s from stock to Android 11 / AOSP 11.

Tutorial is here (9000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-xiaomi-mi-2-2s-stock-to-android-10.4391775/

What you will learn:

Flash and use TWRP recovery
Use fastboot and adb
Repartition with parted
Install Android 11
Install BitGApps

TODO: Android 11

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4/4X (mido, Snapdragon SOC)

You can upgrade your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from stock to Android 12 / LineageOS 19.1.

Tutorial is here (18.000+ views): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-snapdragon-stock-to-android-11-lineageos-18-1.4240159/

What you will learn:

Unlock Xiaomi bootloader
Use fastboot and adb
Install and use TWRP recovery
Install Android 12.1
Install MindTheGApps
Get root access with Magisk

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