Lineage OS 17 for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini based on Android 10 [Development Stage]

Finally, Android 10 is official and so the AOSP 10 Source code. The developer team has started working on the Lineage OS 17 for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini by applying the AOSP source code and Lineage Gerrit. If you want to know about the Lineage OS 17 development for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, you are on the right page. Please bookmark this page to get the update on all the latest custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini (codenamed: G800F/M/Y) was launched in July 2014. Talking about the specifications, Galaxy S5 Mini features a 4.5-inches display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is powered by Exynos 3470 Quad processor coupled with 1.5GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB internal memory. The camera on the Galaxy S5 Mini comes with 8MP and 2.1MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery. It also has Fingerprint sensor in the front.

Well, Android 10 is Google’s 10th version of Android OS with plenty of new features and system UI changes. Google doesn’t come with any dessert item name for the new Android version this time and that’s a good move. If you’re new to the Android ecosystem, it’s worth mentioning that Android is an Open Source Project (AOSP) by Google. With the new released Android 10 source code, the Lineage team has started working on Lineage OS 17 for all the supported device.

To install Lineage OS 17 on your Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, you need to unlock bootloader and running latest TWRP Recovery. If you are on the old version, you will see error 7 warning text while installing the custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini (G800F/M/Y) device.

What’s on Android 10 version?

Google has officially unveiled the latest version of Android OS called Android 10. The update is already 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 which 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.