How to Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Smartisan Nut Pro 2S | Android 10 [GSI Treble]

The Chinese OEM Smartisan has unveiled its upper mid-range smartphone called Smartisan Nut Pro 2S in 2018 which was the successor of the Nut Pro 2. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2S came with Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and now the users are waiting for the latest Android version update. But unfortunately, it’s 2020 and there is no official confirmation available yet. But don’t worry! You can install Lineage OS 17.1 for Smartisan Nut Pro 2S | Android 10 [GSI Treble] by following this full guide.

Now, you may ask why the Custom ROM? As we already mentioned, it’s quite hard to tell whether the handset is gonna receive the official Android 9.0 Pie update or not. So, right now it doesn’t make any sense to even wait for the latest Android 10 (Q) update from the manufacturer. You can get a taste of Android 10 using the Lineage OS 17.1 GSI that’s developed by AndyYan, XDA Recognized Contributor on the XDA Forum with the help of Android 10 GSI (phhusson) Phh.

If you don’t know about GSI or Generic System image, it’s a system image with some adjusted configurations for Project Treble Android devices considered to be a “Pure Android” implementation with unmodified Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code. All the Android 8.0 Oreo or above version running smartphones are eligible to install and run this Custom ROM GSI. The device bootloader should be unlocked and a custom recovery should be installed at first for installing a Custom Firmware.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2S: Overview

The device came with a 6.01-inches AMOLED display with a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels. It’s powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, paired with Adreno 616 GPU. The handset comes with a couple of storage variants like 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage options.

The device sports a dual rear camera setup that includes a 12MP lens (Sony IMX363 sensor, f/1.8) and a 5MP secondary lens (Samsung S5K4E8 sensor) along with an LED flash, PDAF, Arcsoft real-time Bokeh, HDR, AI scene detection, etc. While the front features a 16MP selfie shooter with an f/2.2 aperture lens that has Arcsoft AI and Arcsoft Bokeh effect. The rear camera can record up to 4K videos @30fps and the selfie camera can record videos up to 1080p @60fps.

It packs a decent 3,600mAh battery with quick charge 3.0 support and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo on the top of Smartisan 6.6.5 UI. While the device has a USB Type-C port, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Wi-Fi (dual-band), and more.

Android 10: Overview

If you don’t know, Google has announced the latest Android 10 OS version in September 2019. It’s the 10th-iteration of Android OS and a successor of the last-gen Android 9.0 Pie. The new Android 10 is purely based on system optimization and security measures. It offers plenty of new and useful features that most of users should have on their devices.

The Android 10 brings improved system UI, new gestures navigation, improved privacy & location control, improved app permissions, foldable display support, 5G support, etc. While it also offers easy security updates, system-wide dark mode, built-in call screening, multi-camera API, smart reply, etc. Additionally, you will get a chat bubble feature, live caption, focus mode, sound amplifier, and more.

Lineage OS 17.1 ROM: Android 10 Build

To recall, the Lineage OS is the successor version of the CyanogenMod. It’s open-source & free to use Operating System based on the Android OS. Though, the Cyanogen. Inc retained the rights to the custom MOD and rebranded the older ROM to the Lineage OS.

That means you will get much-improved software update support, technical support, quick addition of new features, better stability & security enhancements as well. Now, the LineageOS 17 or Lineage OS 17.1 is based on the latest Android 10 (aka Android Q) and offers all the Android 10 features. It also includes all the Lineage OS customizations and features. If you want to get a taste of Android 10 right now on your Smartisan Nut Pro 2S then follow the guide below along with download links and requirements.

Steps to Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Smartisan Nut Pro 2S

First, unlock the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S 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 Smartisan Nut Pro 2S.

Pre-Requirements:

• Lineage OS 17.1 GSI Treble build is supported on Smartisan Nut Pro 2S.
• You will require to Unlock Smartisan Nut Pro 2S 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.

Instructions to Install: Lineage OS 17.1 for Smartisan Nut Pro 2S

We hope that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the Lineage OS 17.1 on your Smartisan Nut Pro 2S 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