Pixel 3 twins are one of the best smartphones in the market right now. Equipped with powerful hardware, worlds best smartphone camera and running latest version of Android. Having Pixel 3 XL in hand you don’t need to look for alternative feature for your device but still if you feel like breathing a new life on your smartphone, then we are glad to tell you that LineageOS 16.0 for Pixel 3 XL is now available. The ROM is presented by an XDA member “JOSH1X“.
The LineageOS 16 for Pixel 3 XL is based on Android 9.0 Pie, the same OS is already being run by the device officially. However there is nothing to be concerned about with respect to the underlying OS version, if you are a custom ROM lover then we recommend you to try this unofficial LineageOS 16 ROM on your device. The ROM is still is beta version and most of the feature may not work well but still if you are interested to flash Android Pie ROM on your device then just follow the instructions below to install LineageOS 16 ROM for Pixel 3 XL.
LineageOS 16.0 ROM: Features
Once you install the Android 9.0 Pie on your device, you’ll be able to access the Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness. Other goodies include Smart replies, Text selection, App actions, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options and lot more.
Note: Check the official XDA page to see more details about the ROM.
Download LineageOS 16 ROM for Pixel 3 XL
First download the LineageOS 16 ROM for Pixel 3 XL
Download Android Pie Google Apps (gapps)
Bootloader on your device must be unlocked. Follow the official bootloader unlock process.
Once done with the bootloader unlock, Install TWRP recovery on your device by follow instruction over here.
Now it seems you are all set for the installation process.
Process to install Android 9.0 Pie LineageOS 16 ROM on Pixel 3 XL
Note: We recommend you to make a Nandroid back up before heading to the installation process. Here is the guide to make a nandroid backup it right away.
Once done with the backup thing, now here is the final most interesting and easy process, we have made each separate for your ease, just follow these instruction to flash Android Pie custom ROM on Pixel 3 XL right away.
That’s it! Enjoy the latest OS update on your device. If you have any query feel free to contact us right away by just typing your comment in the section provided below.
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