What is DSU Loader and Install GSI on Android Phone Without Fastboot Commands

DSU (Dynamic System Updates) also allows you to easily switch between the current system image and the GSI build seamlessly so that you can try the GSI build even without fully formatting your device or taking any unknown risk of corruption in the current system image. DSU usually depends on the Android Dynamic Partition feature that requires a signed GSI by Google or the device manufacturer as a trusted system image.

So, if you don’t like the new Android OS or the GSI build, you can easily go back to the stock ROM. It’s also worth mentioning that the device manufacturer provides the DSU feature on the device model respectively. So, you should refer to your device manufacturer’s support page for the availability of your particular model. As of now, Google has enabled DSU on its Pixel 3 and other newer devices since the Android 10 Beta 4 was released.

Steps to Install GSI on Android Phone Without Fastboot Commands using DSU Loader

GSU Loader basically flashes the GSI build on the device temporarily on a newly created dynamic partition without even touching the system/boot partition whatsoever to test out the ROM easily. Thanks to Google for implementing the necessary option with Android 10 or higher devices to have logical partitions that can easily or dynamically resize itself during boot.

So, if your device is running on Android 10 or higher then you can easily install GSI using the DSU Loader. Now, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into the guide below.

Warning: You don’t need to download the GSI file manually because the DSU Loader will do the job for you. However, you may require an unlocked bootloader on your device to use this feature right now. In the upcoming future, Google is planning to remove the unlocked bootloader requirement. GetDroidTips won’t be held responsible for any kind of issue or damage to your handset. You should know what you’re doing and proceed at your own risk.

• First of all, make sure to turn on Developer options on your device. Go to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number for 7 times continuously to enable Developer options.
• Now, go back to the main Settings menu > Tap on System > Look for Developer options at the bottom of the page [The option may vary on some devices] > Tap on Developer options > Turn on the USB Debugging toggle.
• As mentioned above, you may also require an unlocked bootloader on your Android handset. If you haven’t, do it right now.
• Go to Developer options again > Scroll to the DSU Loader option. [Keep your device connected to the internet]
• Next, tap on DSU Loader, and the system will automatically start searching as well as gathering all the supported GSI ROMs for your specific device model. So, select your preferred one.

Please Note: You may see a couple of ROM packages such as GSI ARM64 and GSI+GMS ARM64 something like that. If you want Google apps pre-installed in the GSI build then make sure to select the GSI+GMS ARM64 package. If you don’t want Google apps then select the GSI ARM64 package.

• Once the GSI package is selected, it’ll start downloading on your handset automatically.

• After completing the download process, you’ll have to select Restart to boot your device into the newly installed GSI ROM easily.
• Enjoy!

Conclusion

This method is so simple and even a new user in the Android world can perform this task without any additional knowledge. It also decreases the chances of device bricking, stuck in the bootloop issue, etc. Whereas the adb & fastboot method is a conventional way to flash GSI builds on Android devices but it requires a little bit of patience and any wrong step can cause issues to your device or you may need to start over again.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.