Download Android 10 Q GSI (Generic System image) for all Project treble devices

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Supported device list:

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Pre-Requirements:

• This GSI file and guide is only applicable for Project Treble supported devices.
• You have to check whether your device supports Project Treble or not. Follow the guide mentioned below.
• Keep your device charged up to 60% at least for a smoother process.
• Make sure to take a complete backup of the device data without Root at first.
• Your device bootloader should be unlocked.
• The device should be installed TWRP Custom Recovery as well.
• Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging from the Developer options on your device.
• Download and Install the Android USB Drivers on your handset.
• You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable. (for Fastboot method)
• You have to download and install the ADB and Fastboot tool for Windows/MAC. (for Fastboot method)

Steps to Install Android 10 Q GSI on Project Treble Devices

Step 1: First of all, check if your Android phone supports Project Treble or not. You can use the below-mentioned app. Basically, Android phones launched with Android 8.0 Oreo or later out-of-the-box natively support Project Treble and enabled as well.

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Step 2: Check if your device has A-only or AB partition.

Method 1: Flash Generic System Images (GSI) via TWRP Recovery

In order to flash the GSI file on your device via TWRP Recovery, follow the complete steps.

For A-Only Devices:

• Download and transfer the latest Android 10 GSI to your device storage.
• Extract the zip file to get the Android P GSI image file.
• Reboot to TWRP Recovery menu.
• Now, take a complete Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery.
• Wipeout everything except internal storage.
• Then tap on the Install button.
• Change the type from ‘zip’ to ‘image’.
• Select flash to the system partition.
• Reboot to system.
• Flash GApps package if required.

For AB Devices:

• Download and transfer the latest Android 10 GSI to your device storage.
• Extract the zip file to get the Android GSI image file.
• Reboot to TWRP Recovery menu.
• Now, take a complete Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery.
• Wipeout everything except internal storage.
• Then tap on the Install button.
• Change the type from ‘zip’ to ‘image’.
• Select flash to the system partition.
• Flash Permissiver.zip file. (if required)
• Flash GApps if required.
• If your device was encrypted, then go to Wipe and then choose ‘format data’.
• Reboot to system.
• Done.

Method 2: Flash Generic System Images (GSI) via Fastboot

• First, perform a factory reset on your device.
• Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging from Developer Options on your device. Go to device Settings > Developer Options > enable USB Debugging.
• After installing the ADB and Fastboot tool on your PC, follow the below steps.
• After downloading the Android Q GSI file from above, transfer files to Windows, Mac, or Linux PC and extract the file.
• Then connect your Android phone to the computer.
• Now, open a command prompt on your PC inside the GSI folder.
• Reboot your device into bootloader mode or fastboot mode.
• Then type the following command in the command prompt and hit enter.

adb reboot bootloader

• Then enter the following command to erase the device system.

fastboot erase system

• Now, type the following command to flash the Android Q system image file.

fastboot -u flash system <name_of_system.img>

• Once the installation process completes, reboot your device manually. Additionally, you can put a command line in order to reboot your device automatically.

fastboot reboot

• You’re done. Enjoy!

We assume that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the Android 10 Q GSI on any Project Treble supported devices. If you have any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.