Download and Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Nokia 7 Plus based on Android 10 Q

Today we will guide you on how to install the Lineage OS 17 on Nokia 7 Plus (codenamed: b2n-sprout) device by following our guide. To install this, you need to unlock the bootloader and install the latest TWRP Recovery on your device. Well, Nokia 7 Plus was launched in the year 2018 which came out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo and later upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie.

Yes, now you can enjoy the new Lineage OS 17 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 Senior member Raghu varma for building this custom ROM for Nokia 7 Plus. According to the developer, the ROM is stable enough to use as a daily driver on Nokia 7 Plus (b2n-sprout).

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: 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 on Nokia 7 Plus (b2n-sprout) by flashing this custom ROM.

Steps to Install Lineage OS 17 ROM on Nokia 7 Plus (b2n-sprout)

First, unlock the Nokia 7 Plus bootloader and flash the latest TWRP Recovery. Here we have mentioned all the requirements and download links to flash the Lineage OS 17 on Nokia 7 Plus.

Pre-Requirements:

• This is an Android 10 based Lineage OS 17 file and supported for Nokia 7 Plus (b2n-sprout) only.
• You will require to unlock the device bootloader at first.
• You need TWRP Recovery on Nokia 7 Plus (b2n-sprout)
• 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:

1. Make sure that you have downloaded all the required files on your device.
2. Now, copy the TWRP image file, GApps file, and ROM zip file to your device’s internal storage.
3. Next, reboot your Nokia 7 Plus into recovery mode.
4. You will boot into TWRP Recovery mode.

   Skip 5 - 7 step if you already have the latest TWRP Recovery

5. In the recovery menu, tap on Install button > Install Image > Select the TWRP Image file from the location where you have moved earlier.
6. Swipe to confirm flash.
7. Now, reboot to recovery mode again.
8. In the TWRP menu, go to Wipe section.
9. Select Advanced Wipe > Select the data, system, vendor, cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
10. Flash the ROM zip file from the Install option.
11. The system will be mounted already Uncheck it & Remount system and vendor manually. Then flash Gapps zip file as well.
12. Finally, reboot your phone into a new system. Wait for it, as the boot process will take a few minutes.
13. That’s it. Enjoy!

We hope that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the Lineage OS 17 on your Nokia 7 Plus (b2n-sprout) handset easily. If in case anything goes wrong or if you have any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.