Great News for Alcatel
Idol 3 owners as the device has Received the Unofficial Build port to
Lineage OS 14.1. For those of you who are unaware. Lineage OS is the company
which will be taking control of CyanogenMod services from now on.
We will update
this page whenever there is a ROM update or an official version available. So,
keep checking this page for Alcatel Idol 3 Lineage OS updates.
As for Lineage OS, the new custom ROM initiative that will
replace the now shutdown CyanogenMod has gained a new logo to kick off 2017.
This development comes right after the project gained an official Gerrit
account to help developers keep a track of the modifications being done to the
code. Active development has already started with people making changes in
real-time to the code. This pace of rapid development is sufficient to dispel
the concerns regarding the survival of the popular ROM development community.
Prerequisites:
- This
new LineageOS [Unofficial Build] v14.1 Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware has
to be installed on the ALCATEL IDOL 3 model only; if tried
on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device model: Go
to Settings >> About phone >> model number]
- Make
sure the device is rooted before going forward for custom ROM installation
[Rooting
Guide here]
- Make
sure to back all the data by installing TWRP in the smartphone.
- Make
sure to install USB drivers on the PC.
- Make
sure the device has more than 80 percent battery.
- If you
face force close, go to Settings >> Setupwizard
>> Give permission
Disclaimer: Lineagedroid cannot
be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does
not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users
are advised to proceed with caution
Alcatel Idol 3 Lineage OS ROM Details
- Build
Status: Unofficial
- LineageOS
Version : 14.1
- Android
Version: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- Supported
Device: Alcatel Idol 3
Note: This is an experimental and unofficial
build of Lineage OS. So, there could be some bugs/issues with this ROM
which may not be suitable for daily usage. Install/flash this ROM to your
device at your own risk.
Tutorial: Step-by-step installation guide of LineageOS [Unofficial Build]
14.1 Android 7.1.1 Nougat on Alcatel
Idol 3 via TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project):
Step 1: Download
Alcatel Idol 3 LineageOS [Unofficial Build] 14.1 Android 7.1.1 Nougat
custom ROM and Google Apps in to your PC.
Downloadable files:
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Alcatel Idol 3 LineageOS [Unofficial Build] 14.1 Android 7.1.1 Nougat custom ROM: HERE
Google Apps: HERE
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Step 2: Connect Alcatel Idol 3 to the computer
Step 3: Place the Android Nougat (LineageOS) ROM
into the phone's storage memory.
[Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in the
storage root folder, not in any other folder.]
Step 4: Turn off device and disconnect it from
PC
Step 5: Perform Recovery mode sorties by long
pressing Volume (Down) + Power buttons
Step 6: Once entering the TWRP settings menu,
clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select –
'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset
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Step 7: Return to TWRP settings and tap
'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory downloaded from PC
Step 8: Come back to TWRP menu setting to
approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'
Step 9: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and
after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus
completing installation.
Step 10: If faced with boot loop problem,
navigate back to TWRP settings, and select 'Wipe cache/dalvik'. This procedure
will help resolve any issue with regard to custom ROM installation
That’s it! Your Alcatel
Idol 3 should now have Unofficial Build Lineage OS 14.1 ROM installed on
your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
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