Download and Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Motorola Moto Z Play based on Android 10 Q

LineageOS 17.1, based on Android 10, can be installed on the Motorola Moto Z Play (addison) as an unofficial build by XDA developer TeamMex. The phone launched in September 2016 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and officially stopped at Android 8.0 Oreo, so this is a way to take it to Android 10.

This is an unofficial, community build, so treat it as experimental and expect the occasional bug. You will need an unlocked bootloader and a recent TWRP recovery. On an old TWRP you may hit an “error 7” message while flashing.

Moto Z Play specifications

The Moto Z Play has a 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) with 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It has a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, a 3,510mAh non-removable battery with fast charging, and a front fingerprint sensor.

About LineageOS 17.1 and Android 10

LineageOS is a free, open-source ROM based on Android, and the successor to CyanogenMod, which shut down in December 2016. LineageOS 17.1 is based on Android 10, so it brings the Android 10 changes to the Moto Z Play: gesture navigation, a system-wide dark mode, better privacy and location controls, finer app permissions, live caption, and smart replies, on top of Lineage’s own customization options.

How to install LineageOS 17.1 on the Moto Z Play (addison)

Go through the requirements first.

Prerequisites

• This build is for the Moto Z Play (addison) only.
• Unlock the bootloader first.
• Install a recent TWRP recovery on the Moto Z Play.
• Charge the phone to at least 60%.
• Take a full backup of your data.

Installation steps

1. Copy the LineageOS ZIP and the GApps file to the phone’s internal storage.
2. Boot into TWRP recovery.
3. Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe and select Data, System, Vendor, and Cache, then swipe to wipe. If the phone is encrypted or you are switching from another ROM, use Format Data (type yes) so the ROM will boot.
4. Go to Install, select the LineageOS 17.1 ZIP, and swipe to flash it.
5. If you want the Google apps, flash the GApps ZIP the same way, before the first boot.
6. Reboot to System. The first boot can take several minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this official LineageOS?

No. It is an unofficial build by TeamMex on XDA, and the thread is marked abandoned/WIP, so treat it as experimental and check the thread before flashing.

Will installing it erase my data?

Yes. Unlocking the bootloader and wiping/formatting data both erase the phone, so back up first.

I get an “error 7” when flashing. What do I do?

That usually means your TWRP is too old. Update to a recent TWRP build for the Moto Z Play and try again.

Is there anything newer than Android 10 for the Moto Z Play?

Yes, there is an Android 11 build and a full custom ROM list for the device.

Conclusion

LineageOS 17.1 brings Android 10 to the Moto Z Play, though as an unofficial, abandoned build it is best treated as experimental. Back up first, use a recent TWRP, and flash from recovery. For something newer, see the Android 11 guide linked above. Ask in the comments if you run into trouble.