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How to Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Infinix S5 Lite | Android 10 [GSI treble]

Updated on April 26, 2020 by GDT Staff

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The Infinix S5 Lite smartphone released in November 2019 with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Today we will guide you on how to install the Lineage OS 17.1 on the Infinix S5 Lite device by following our guide.

Lineage OS 17.1 GSI developed by XDA Recognized Contributor AndyYan on this XDA Forum with the Phh’s Source of Android 10 GSI (phhusson). To install this, you need to unlock the bootloader and install the latest TWRP Recovery on your device.

Well, GSI stands for Generic System image which is a “pure Android” implementation with unmodified Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code, runnable on a variety of Android devices that has treble support.  Yes, now you can enjoy the new Lineage OS 17.1 based on Android 10, which is Google’s 10th version of Android OS with plenty of new features and system UI changes.

How to Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Infinix S5 Lite | Android 10 [GSI treble]

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Table of Contents

  • 1 Infinix S5 Lite Device Overview
  • 2 What’s on the Android 10 version?
  • 3 Lineage OS 17.1: Android 10 Build
  • 4 Steps to Install Lineage OS 17.1 ROM on Infinix S5 Lite
    • 4.1 Pre-Requirements:
    • 4.2 Download Links:
    • 4.3 Instructions to Install:

Infinix S5 Lite Device Overview

The Infinix S5 Lite sports a 6.6 inch IPS LCD Display with the trendy punch hole and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The display has a pixel density of 266 PPI (Pixel Per Inch) and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels ( HD+ screen), a screen to body ratio of 84.4%, and massive 480 nits of brightness. Underneath the Infinix S5 Lite, it sports the tried and tested MediaTek MT6762 chipset, popularly known as MediaTek Helio P22.

This Helio P22 is a 64-bit ARM-based SoC and has an octa-core processor which includes eight Cortex-A53 cores which clock at 2.0 GHz. To the GPU side, it sports the PowerVR GE8320 is clocked at 650 MHz. This chipset pairs with 3GB and 4GGB of RAM. This comes with 32GB and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage respectively. Further, this internal storage is expandable via a micro SD card up to 256GB. It has a dedicates SIM card slot where you can insert two Nano-SIM cards and a micro SD card.

Coming to the optics, the Infinix S5 Lite sports a triple camera setup. This dual-camera setup includes a primary 16MP sensor with an aperture value of f/1.8 and PDAF. This primary sensor pairs with a secondary 2MP sensor and finally an AI lens aKa low light sensor. This rear supports for Quad-LED flash and can take HDR photos. To the front, the device has a 16MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture value. Both the sensors can only shoot videos up to 1080P @ 30fps.

The Infinix S5 Lite packs a 4,100 mAh battery and still charges over a micro USB port. This battery doesn’t support fast charging. It runs on the XOS 5.5 that is based on the Android 9 Pie. This will be soon upgraded to the latest XO6 based on Android 10. Coming to the dimensions, it measures 164 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) and weighs about 178 grams. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, GPS with A-GPS, FM radio, and USB micro USB 2.0, USB On-The-Go. The device has a physical fingerprint scanner and also support for face unlock. Other sensors include accelerometer, proximity, and compass. It is available in three color options namely the Midnight black, Quetzal cyan, and Violet. This made up of plastic to the back and the frame too.

What’s on the Android 10 version?

Google has officially unveiled the latest version of Android OS called Android 10. The update is already going live for Pixel series devices. It brings plenty of new features to the device system like system UI, new gesture navigation, improved privacy and location control. The update also offers enhanced app permissions, foldable display support, security features, system-wide dark mode, etc.

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The Android 10 also offers built-in call screening, multi-camera API, smart replies in the notification panel, 5G support, improved call quality, bubble feature, live caption, and more. While the latest version also improves battery life, Focus mode which is similar to the Do Not Disturb mode, etc. Apart from that Android 10 also features 65 new emojis. It also comes with direct audio streaming support to hearing aid devices.

Lineage OS 17.1: Android 10 Build

Lineage OS is an open-source and free operating system that is based on the Android platform. It is the successor to the custom MOD, the CyanogenMod, which shut down its operation in December 2016. However, Cyanogen. Inc retained the rights to the custom MOD and gave a rebranding to it as Lineage OS.

Well, LineageOS 17 will be based on the latest Android 10 and it comes with all the Android 10 features and Lineage customization options which allows users to be more advanced. Now you can enjoy Lineage OS 17.1 on Infinix S5 Lite by flashing this custom ROM.

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Steps to Install Lineage OS 17.1 ROM on Infinix S5 Lite

First, unlock the Infinix S5 Lite bootloader and flash the latest TWRP Recovery. Here we have mentioned all the requirements and download links to flash the Lineage OS 17.1 on Infinix S5 Lite.

Disclaimer:

LineageOS 17 GSI build is based on PHH’s AOSP Android 10 GSIs which is still marked as a pre-release. Even on a device that runs Pie GSIs nicely, it’s still possible to get broken media, camera, RIL or even flat-out no-boot. You are strongly advised to try PHH’s original and then identify/report issues there, before moving onto other GSIs that is based on his work. Please report bugs here only if it’s specific to this GSI.

We’re at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of damage or error that occurs to your handset while or after following this guide. This is a Custom ROM and may contain some of the bugs or stability issues. We can’t recommend you to use this firmware as your daily driver. Proceed at your own risk.

Pre-Requirements:

  • Lineage OS 17.1 GSI Treble build is supported on Infinix S5 Lite.
  • You will require to unlock the device bootloader at first
  • ARM, ARM64, or x86: Check your Android Phone’s Processor
  • Treble Support: Check If Your Smartphone Supports Project Treble
  • Download the required file, LineageOS 17 zip file, and Supported GApps file from below.
  • Keep your device battery charged up to 60% at least for a smoother process.
  • Take a complete backup of your device data without Root. In case anything goes wrong, you can easily restore all the data.

Note:

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A only arm64 – arm64 avN
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Download Links:

  • Lineage OS 17.1 Download – If broken link, check official forum
  • Download Lineage OS 17.1 Gapps | Open Gapps 10 or Android 10 Gapps
  • Download and install Infinix USB Drivers
  • For adb method: Download ADB and Fastboot tool

Instructions to Install:

Guide to install Generic System Image (GSI) on your Android device

We hope that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the Lineage OS 17.1 on your Infinix S5 Lite handset easily. If in case anything goes wrong or if you have any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.

Source: XDA | Credits to AndyYan

Did you know?

You can always revert back to Stock ROM by flashing Stock ROM on Infinix S5 Lite.
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  • Download Latest Infinix S5 Lite USB Drivers | MediaTek Driver | and More
  • How to Install AOSP Android 10 for Infinix S5 Lite [GSI Treble Q]
  • Easy Method To Root Infinix S5 Lite X652B Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]

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