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How to Install Lineage OS 17.1 for VKworld SD200 | Android 10 [GSI treble]

May 23, 2020

VKworld SD200 Specifications: Overview

VKworld SD200 was announced in Apr-2019 which sports a 6.3-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 1560 x 750 pixels with 275 PPI pixel density. The device is protected by 2.5D curved glass screen

VKworld SD200 is powered by an ARM Cortex-A53, 2000 MHz, Cores 4 with MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 chipset coupled with 2/3GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal storage. It also supports an external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie under ColorOS 6.0 and backed by a 3200 battery (non-removable).

As far as the camera concerned, the device has a Triple Lens setup with 13MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with an 8MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4g, GPS, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Light, etc. It comes with a rear fingerprint sensor feature.

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.

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.

Steps to Install Lineage OS 17.1 ROM on VKworld SD200

First, unlock the VKworld SD200 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 VKworld SD200.

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 VKworld SD200.
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 VKworld 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 VKworld SD200 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