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Install Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A SM-G906K/L/S Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Last updated on June 4, 2019 By Selva Kumar A2 Comments

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A is a Special edition that released in Korea region. The unique feature in this model is it has 3 GB of RAM. But the problem is the OS. So, when we flash this Lineage OS, we can expect a lot of Improvement. The Hardware can support Android Pie 9.0. But Samsung stopped Stock firmware after Marshmallow update. With this Stock Lineage OS 16.0, we can use Android Pie 9.0. You will receive some Important Patch updates regularly. There are no unnecessary Pre-Installed apps in this OS. There are a lot of features like Full device Encryption; Dark theme is available. It is wise to use Official Lineage OS, compare with some Unofficial Custom ROM, which has Non-Working Bugs.
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A with Leaf Background

Table of Contents

  • Why should you flash Official Lineage OS 16.0 on Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A?
  • How to Install Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A SM-G906K/L/S Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM
    • Things to check out for;
    • Pre-Requirement Steps
    • Flash Lineage OS using TWRP
  • Install Gapps For Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A
    • Steps
  • Lineage OS 16.0 Features
  • What More?

Why should you flash Official Lineage OS 16.0 on Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A?

We are thanks for the Hard work of Lineage OS team. Without this team, this method is not possible. You have 3 GB of RAM. It is 100% high when compared with the Standard Model. Regular Model only has 1.5 GB RAM. But, It is not enough for Normal usage. Samsung stopped updates for your device and also your warranty is expired, So there is no giveaway here. It has a Good Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 Quad-Core processor. Custom Skin OS from Samsung consumes a lot of RAM Usage compare with the Stock ROM.

If we optimize correctly with correct Lineage OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect Lag free experience? Probably. Also, if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lineage Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance.

How to Install Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A SM-G906K/L/S Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on Samsung Galaxy devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Lineage OS into your S5 LTE-A. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets. If you didn’t root your mobile, Refer- Root Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A SM-G906K/L/S.

Things to check out for;

  • Check your device model number.

  • Should have TWRP installed in your mobile.
  • Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

  • Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage using TWRP Backup).

Pre-Requirement Steps

Enabling developer option

  • Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A.

  • Download Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A Lineage ROM 16.0 and copy it in your Mobile SD Card.

Flash Lineage OS using TWRP

 

Samsung S5 Plus Recovery Mode

  • Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Up + Home+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus TWRP

  • Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

  • Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.
  • Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache, Dalvik, System Data. System Data will delete all files including your Current OS.
  • Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
  • Select Lineage OS.Zip.
  • After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
  • We have successfully Installed Lineage OS in our mobile.

Install Gapps For Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A

Google Apps Called Gapps. That are Pre-Installed on All Android Mobiles. Google apps are Gmail, Google Maps, Play Store, YouTube, Google+, Search, Google Docs, Google Music, etc. These Gapps are not Pre-Installed With Custom ROMs Like CyanogenMod and others, Due to Some License Problems. All the Gapps Applications are the Property of Google. There is no Re-modification in the Gapps.

Steps

CPU-Z Hardware Info

  • Install CPU Hardware app in your mobile. Go to CPU and Note down your Architecture. It is essential to select the correct Gapps for your mobile.
  • Download Gapps For Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A Lineage Oreo Official ROM 16.0 Pie version and Copy it into your Internal Memory. If you are confused with the Packages, you can refer Official Gapps Package comparison.
  • Switch Off Your Mobile. Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+Power Button.
  • Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.
  • Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
  • Return to Home of TWRP select Install. Select Gapps.Zip.
  • After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

Lineage OS 16.0 Features

There are a lot of features added in Lineage OS 16.0. Here I mentioned some Important features.

Lineage OS 16 UI

  • Android Pie 9.0 Stock Android ROM with System-Wide Color options available. Dark, Grey themes are also available.
  • We have optimized Recent apps Switcher.
  • Volume Rocker contains Silent/Vibrate/Mute Options with Easy adjustable navigation.
  • Notification enhanced. Instead of replying to a single message, now you can reply to the whole conversation.
  • Lock Screen Visualizer for music.
  • New Set of Emoji.
  • Notification light can be configured with a lot of colors.
  • Reading mode is configured with greyscale. You can select this option from Quick settings.

Lineage OS encryption

  • Full device encryption supported.
  • Adaptive Battery- Better Battery optimization.
  • Digital Wellbeing- Optimize your time with Social Network interaction.

What More?

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A is a flagship device when it is released; We can expect Some Improvement. But, If you use Lineage Custom Roms, you can expect a considerable performance Improvement. So, If you have little knowledge in tech, I advise you to Root and flash Lineage Custom ROM. If you flash other Custom ROM, check what is working and what is not working. It is wise to use Some Official Custom ROMs like Lineage.

Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.

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  1. Leo KIMsays

    October 18, 2020 at 8:02 am

    galaxy s5 lte-a sm-906k lentislte 설치 안 된다. 일단 twrp가 안 깔린다.

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      October 18, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      사용자 지정 ROM을 설치하려면 사용자 지정 복구가 필요합니다.

      Reply

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