We migrated from CM to Lineage - successfully!
Good news for modders: so-called dirty flashing doesn't appear to be a problem with LineageOS [pronounced: Li-ne-yah]. So, anyone who had previously used CyanogenMod can update directly from one ROM to the next. You need not fear errors, crashes or loss of data if you upgraded to the CM successor. We were able to check this with at least two devices in the editorial office.
Over the weekend, the first official builds for Moto G4 and G4 Plus, and other devices the Nougat-based version, Lineage 14.1, is now available for new servers. A total of around 80 devices will follow. The builds are updated daily, as well as nightly experiments. The CM to Lineage experimental builds are a seamless upgrade from CM to Lineage, but they are also marked by an ugly watermark that permanently overlays the display.
My colleague, Hans-Georg, had already done the dirty upgrade on the LG G3, and without first restoring the factory settings. The upgrade was successful, though it was an unofficial build. Today, we conducted the experiment with the Nexus 5X. When we upgraded from CyanogenMod 14.1 to LineageOS 14.1 Experimental, all of the Google apps – but not the Google account – were lost. Gapps could be re-installed afterwards and used immediately without a new login.
After the migration, you can install a nightly and (later, once it's available) weekly build. However, at the time of writing, the download for the nightly build was not available. As a result, we haven't been able to test this yet. Additionally, it had not worked with the integrated update function.
There are hardly any important differences from CyanogenMod. Root access is no longer a standard part of the ROM and must be installed separately or activated in its own builds. A corresponding ZIP file for rooting LineageOS should also be available for download sometime soon. According to the blog post for the release manager ciwrl, you must flash only once during the initial installation.
Will you miss CyanogenMod? Have you tried migrating to LineageOS yet? Let us know in the comments below.
How are we supposed to get rid of the watermark ? Is there a way to turn that off??
CyanogenMod - you paved the way for rooting Roms and Customizing (your CEO's big mouth / ego killed you)
LineageOS - only time will tell if you usher in a new era
Glad to know!! I have a question though. I wanted to know, if you're already rooted, do you have to unroot, then reroot, then install? That would make it a pain
I have a galaxy s5 g900p running lineage official 14.1 rooted with sound mods. Love it mich smoother and snappier than the last cm14.1 build
I am using Oneplus One and I want to used the new Lineage Os
Before going ahead I want to asked can I change the LCD density in the new Lineage Os??
How do I install the new Lineage Os OTA
For me I will do a full backup; then I will wipe everything to flash the lineage OS. I hope it come soon for the GT-I9190.
Hi transitioned my OnePlus 3 running CM14.1 nightlies. It is fully loaded with around 100 apps, CM has been my daily driver for 5 years across all my android devixes. I used the experimental update to Lineage OS and it went like a dream, soon as it was up I loaded the latest Build without any problems. Fantastic! 100% happy..
Pronounced "Lin-Ē-ej" who told this guy it was li-ni-ah? That's the dumbest thing I've read this week, and I've logged into Fakebook this past week twice!
I did it with my Nexus 5 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TitRXaDjZw
About to test it out on my Tab S 10.5
Do Asus zenfone 2 ZE551ML will get Lineage OS? Now my mobile is running on Marshmallow 6.0.1.
I got Error 7 on TWRP! Can anyone help me? I have a ZenFone 2 (Z008) running CM 13... (the twrp is updated to the last version)... Please send me an answer! Thanks
i get the same thing on my moto x 2014
Error 7 maybe it is corrupt folder. Download again
In TWRP, goto "Mount" and check "System". Come back to the TWRP Main Screen and try flashing again. Hopefully it should work.
it still gives me error 7 :c please help
Is there anything for Samsung galaxy note pro sm-p 901
Still on cyangenmod with a galaxy s3, will it come to older devices like mine?
It already is on the s3 check the lineage download page. I believe it was one of the first to get lineage.
It is already available. For the international i9300 search "lineage is i9300". After installing with gapps on top I had a boot loop but after powering down and back up again it works great.
I've had it installed on 2 Galaxy S3 devices for weeks! Now its official for a week already!
Yes, I have on my s3 the latest android update with Lineage : 7.1.1.You can google "how to install lineage 14.1 on galaxy s3 " and follow the instructions. It's easy if you have any experience with root
Can u tell us if all the features are working in moto g4 plus. since the video recording n flashlight dont work with the cm rom
successfully migrated from cm 14.1 to LOS 14.1 on zenfone 2 laser ze550kl. Very good ui and fluency i s gr8.
Did a clean install of Lineage on my S5 all working well
Hello, im bored of android 6 on my s5 g900h. I was searching the internet whether custom roms are good. Does all the features of the phone works? Help me
Yh, all features work
I'm glad they fixed the rotation bug.
download.lineaageos.org says coming soon. Where to download the rom from?
Bad page design on their part. The downloads are behind the menu (three horizontal lines) at the top left corner of that page.
Download.lineageos.com then click on the hamburger menu to select your device.
I am.using lineage is on my Redmi note 3.
It is quite stable but for minor bugs but I'm wondering why I don't have a software update option in my settings!
Hi Abhijith, I too want to use lineage on my Redmi Note 3. What are the bugs you encountered?
Stable build. Even VoLTE works, if it is to your concern. I had a Mic issue during initial install, so flashed the MIUI latest firmware and then installed the OS. Now everything is good.
Hi abhijith what type of bugs u are facing ?
I don't know why this rebooting issue is caused. Plz help
clear system cache then reboot
I upgrade my OnePlus One bacon to Lineage by installing their nightly build using twrp-2.8.6. and rooting it with SuperSU
Results, very bad. I was unable to update Chrome, Facebook Messenger, Microsoft Excel and some other apps from Play store. Google App crashed repeatedly on launch. I was unable to download attachments and copy files on my storage. Turns out my phone turned into write protected mode. Incoming phone calls doesn't wake up the screen. Phone just rings blindly.
Posted the issue on Lineage Forums but my ask for support was rejected. SHAME ON LINEAGE TEAM FOR UPLOADING A DIRTY ROM.
Rolled back to Oxygen OS which is much easier to handle and work on.
I did a clean upgrade (bacon) and the only issue I have had is Google clock crashing. I used Lineage 14.1 (Jan 23,2017), Gapps mini,SuperSu and life thus far with Nougat has been pretty sweet.
Mr. Anthony, can you tell me how you did it? Is superSU a must?
This Lineage version has many flaws. There is no point to upgrade since some vital functions behave badly: camera in video mode keeps focusing in every 3 seconds, very annoying.
I installed lineageos14 and aicp and RR and cr droid I seem to have a problem with all of them.whenever I turn off the display it never wakes up and starts rebooting
I see they only support up to the s5 currently. Pity I should have kept my s5 looks/sounds like a cool OS.
goto XDA-DEVELOPERS forum and search there