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

Updated on April 26, 2020 by GDT Staff

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Infinix S5 Pro was launched in the year 2020 with Android 10 out of the box. If you are looking for a new custom ROM for the device, then you are in the right place. Today, we will guide on how to install Lineage OS 17.1 on Infinix S5 Pro based on Android 10 GSI. Well, after the Android 8.1 update, most of the devices that came out officially supports the GSI.

Well, GSI stands for Generic System image which is an unmodified Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code, runnable on a variety of Android devices that has treble support. If you are using the Infinix S5 Pro, then you can follow this guide to install the Lineage OS 17.1 on your device. As we already said, this build is based on Android 10, which is Google’s 10th version of Android OS with plenty of new features and system UI changes.

Thanks to the XDA Recognized Contributor AndyYan for sharing this Lineage OS 17.1 on XDA Forum. To install this, you need to unlock your device bootloader and you can use either ADB fastboot method or TWRP Method (if available).

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

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Table of Contents

  • 1 Infinix S5 Pro Specifications: 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 Pro
    • 4.1 Pre-Requirements:
    • 4.2 Download Links:
    • 4.3 Instructions to Install:

Infinix S5 Pro Specifications: Overview

The Infinix S5 Pro features a large 6.53 inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution. This means that it has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display comes with a screen to body ratio of 83.8 percent, an aspect ratio of 19:5:9, a pixel density of 395 PPI. Underneath the Infinix S5 Pro, it sports the MediaTek MT6765 that is also known as MediaTek Helio P35. This SoC is built on the 12nm process, and the octa-core setup includes Cortex A53 cores, where four are clocked at 2.3GHz and the other four at 1.8GHz.

To the GPU side, it sports the PowerVR GE8320. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 10 based on their custom UI i.e., XOS 6.0. This is available in a single variant i.e., with 4GB of RAM. On the other side, it sports 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, respectively. Further, this can be expanded via a micro SD card up to 256GB. The device has a dedicated SIM card slot where you guys can insert two Nano type SIM cards and a memory card slot at the same time.

Coming to the optics, the device comes with the triple rear camera setup. This rear camera setup includes a primary 48MP sensor with an aperture value of f/1.8 and PDAF. There is a 2MP secondary depth sensor with an aperture value of f/2.4. Finally, there is a QVGA low light camera sensor. The rear camera also comes with a dual-LED flash and shoot pictures in HDR. As we said above, the front camera is the highlight of the device. This front camera houses a 16MP Motorized pop-up unit with an aperture value of f/2.0.

The Infinix S5 Pro packs a 4,000 mAh battery; that still charges over a micro USB port and doesn’t come with support for fast charging. The device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 5, A2DP, LE, Micro USB 2.0. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. It measures 162.50 x 76.88 x 8.95mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs about 194.00 grams. The device was launched in two color options, namely the Forest Green and Violet. Finally, coming to the pricing of Infinix S5 Pro price in India, it starts at Rs. 9,999 for 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

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 Pro by flashing this custom ROM.

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Steps to Install Lineage OS 17.1 ROM on Infinix S5 Pro

First, unlock the Infinix S5 Pro bootloader and flash the latest TWRP Recovery if your device is supported. Here we have mentioned all the requirements and download links to flash the Lineage OS 17.1 on Infinix S5 Pro.

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 Pro.
  • 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 TWRP 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:

A only arm32 – arm avN
A only arm64 – arm64 avN
A/B arm64 – arm64 bvN
A/B arm32 – arm bvN

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 Pro 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 Pro.
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