[ ] adb and fastboot are installed on your computer?
[ ] you downloaded the bootimage (img) and LineageOS (zip)?
[ ] you have the unlock code (in case of Fairphone 3)?
[ ] you have an usb cable ready?
[ ] you have removed your screen lock?
[ ] your phone has at least 70% battery?
[ ] you are prepared to erase all the data on your Fairphone?
[ ] you have removed your screen lock?
[ ] your phone has at least 70% battery?
[ ] you are prepared to erase all the data on your Fairphone?
## 2. Unlock your Fairphone
Unlocking will allow us to overwrite the boot-loader.
1. Navigate to "Settings - About phone"
1. Tap on “Build number” 7 times to enable developer mode
1. Navigate to "Settings - System – Advanced – Developer options"
@ -21,7 +22,6 @@ Unlocking will allow us to overwrite the boot-loader.
1. Navigate to "Settings - System – Advanced – Developer options"
1. Enable OEM unlocking with your unlock code
## 3. Connect via usb
For overwriting the boot-loader of your Fairphone, it needs to be connected to your pc.
@ -60,27 +60,30 @@ The next step is critical. If something goes wrong here your Fairphone may remai
## 5. Install LinegaeOS recovery image
All checks passed? Then lets continues:
1. On your computer type `fastboot oem unlock`.
1. If your Fairphone reboots, you might have to do the steps 2.1-2.4 again to re-enable USB debugging. Then `adb reboot bootloader` will bring you back.
1. Install fastboot image & reboot to recovery
1. For Fairphone2
1. By typing on your computer `fastboot flash recovery <image_filename.img>` (<image_filename.img> is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.).
1. For Fairphone3
1. By typing on your computer `fastboot flash boot <image_filename.img>` (<image_filename.img> is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.).
2. For Fairphone2
1. On your computer type `fastboot flashing unlock`.
2. Install fastboot image & reboot to recovery by typing on your computer `fastboot flash recovery <image_filename.img>` (<image_filename.img> is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.).
3. Reboot to Recovery without starting your original rom: With the device powered off, hold Power + Volume Up. Release when boot logo appears.
3. For Fairphone3
1. On your computer type `fastboot flashing unlock`.
2. Install fastboot image & reboot to recovery by typing on your computer `fastboot flash recovery <image_filename.img>` (<image_filename.img> is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.).
- If you see something like "boot partition is smaller than boot image" you might find the solution [here](https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-Fairphone/-/blob/main/Guides/InstallationFAQ.md).
1. On the phone you should not see any difference and it should remain in the bootloader screen. Then hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears.
1. Reboot to Recovery without starting your original rom
1. in case of Fairphone2
1. With the device powered off, hold Power + Volume Up. Release when boot logo appears.
1. in case of Fairphone3
3. On the phone you should not see any difference and it should remain in the bootloader screen. Then hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears.
4. Reboot to Recovery without starting your original rom:
1. Or use the button method, hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears.
2. Or use the button method, hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears.
4. For Fairphone4
1. On your computer type `fastboot flashing unlock`.
2. Do the steps 2.1-2.4 again to re-enable USB debugging. Then `adb reboot bootloader`
3. On your computer type `fastboot flashing unlock_critical`
4. Do the steps 2.1-2.4 again to re-enable USB debugging. Then `adb reboot bootloader`
5. Install fastboot image & reboot to recovery by typing on your computer `fastboot flash recovery <image_filename.img>` (<image_filename.img> is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.).
Please take care not to boot in to your old Android / FairphoneOS. If you missed the proper reboot into recovery by buttons you've to step back to step 1. because your old os reinstall its own recovery over the one just installed.
## 6. Install LineageOS
This step is not very dangerous. You can retry as often you need to.
@ -101,6 +104,7 @@ If you are already in the recovery mode you can go to step 6.3.
### 6.1 Optional installation of google Apps
If you really need the google Apps or the google Play Store there are packages with various scopes, you will find a package comparison here: [https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison](https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison). You have to install google Apps before the first start.
1. Download your favored version from [here](https://opengapps.org/).
1. Install gapps the same way, you installed LineageOs: `adb sideload <gapps.zip>`
@ -117,12 +121,16 @@ OEM unlocking / locking will erase all data, so we should ensure to do the lock
```
<SerialNumberOfYourPhone> fastboot
```
1. On your computer type `fastboot oem lock` and enter.
2. For Fairphone2
1. On your computer type `fastboot flashing lock`.
3. For Fairphone3
1. On your computer type `fastboot flashing lock`.
4. For Fairphone4 - OEM lock ist not possible on FP4. You have to use your phone unlocked.
## 8. Start LineageOS
The first start of your new LineageOS - hurray.
1. Walk through the initial setup. If you want to avoid tracking from start, you should
1. execute Step 1 - 4 of [DegoogleLineageOS.md](3. DegoogleLineageOS.md)
2. activate your wifi
@ -131,19 +139,21 @@ The first start of your new LineageOS - hurray.
## 9. Download the F-Droid App-Store
For installing more software we recommend the F-Droid app store
1. Use the browser on your Fairphone to download F-Droid: [https://www.f-droid.org/](https://www.f-droid.org/)
1. Visit the download-folder and install F-Droid (accept the warning).
1. Do no longer trust your browser for installing apps: Settings -> Apps -> Browser -> extended -> switch "Install from unknown source" off.
1. Now you can install Apps like DeltaChat, NextCloud, Fennec, Tusky, k9 (...) through the F-Droid Store.
## 10. Enable Data-Encryption
Your private data should stay safe in case of loosing your phone
1. Settings -> Privacy -> Trust -> activate encryption (you have to choose at least a screen-lock-pin for this process).
## 11. Final steps
Now your phone is ready for use
1. Disable Development Options: Settings -> System -> Development Options.
