How to Install AOSP 9.0 Pie on Lenovo Z5 (L78011)

AOSP 9.0 Pie For Lenovo Z5:

A unofficial Version of AOSP Android 9.0 have Now been available for Lenovo Z5, it’s user Can update it to AOSP Android 9.0 Pie by Flashing the AOSP ROM. The ROM is a GSI Build By Phhusson & it’s Fully Working build For  Lenovo Z5. You Can Install it by following the Below Instructions.

The Lenovo Z5 Run on Android 8.1 OS Which Is Powered by QCOM SD 636 Processor. The Device Come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of Storage Can Be Expandable via SD Card. it is a Dual SIM Smartphone that accept 2 Regular SIM Card Including all other Connectivity Features Like Bluetooth hostpot & WIFI.

The Device Come with 16MP Dual Primary Camera With 8MP Depth Sensor. it has a 8MP Secondary Camera on the Front For Selfies.

Note:

  • unlocking The bootloader Will Erase All Your Data So First Make a Backup before Process.
  • Make Sure Your Phone at Least 50% Charge to Prevent accidental Shut Down.
  • GSI Image’s are in Beta So Not 100% Work on Many Devices So if it not Work on Your Phone Please Re-flash Stock Firmware to Recover.

Working:

  • boot
  • WiFi
  • hotspot
  • GPS
  • SIM
  • Data
  • Video
  • Camera

Know issue:

  • Everything Seems Working. VoLTE Not tested.

Download:

  • Platform tools Here
  • Root Your phone using This Guide:Here
  • Android 9.0 for Lenovo Z5 [AB only arm64] Here

Requirement:

  • unlocked bootloader

How to Install AOSP 9.0 on Lenovo Z5:

  1. Download & Extract Platform tools inside a Folder
  2. Download and Extract ROM file in platform tools folder
  3. on Phone Enable usb Debugging and oem unlock From Developers Option
  4. Connect Phone to PC With usb. & then use BElow code to Perform target action.

type below code to reboot Phone in bootloader

adb reboot bootloader

type below code to unlock bootloader & Flash android 9.0

fastboot erase userdata
fastboot flash system system.img

then type below code to reboot

fastboot reboot

Done. AOSP 9.0 Pie Now Installed.

Install With twrp:

  • Extract ROM File and Move System.img to Device Storage
  • Reboot Phone to twrp Recovery, Make a backup and Flash system.img with in system Partition.