How to Install Android Q | Back in 2017, Android 8.0 Oreo introduced Project Treble and its one of the best things happened to Android OS in a while. Project Treble basically separates the Android Framework from the vendor image, thus enabling faster software updates for supported devices.
Now that the first Android Q Beta is available for pixel devices, developers are trying hard to extract/port the GSI image (generic system image). One such developer is “Erfan” who has successfully ported the GSI image from the Pixel 2 and this image will work on any Project Treble enable Android device.
So, if you’re impatient like I am and and you want to try out the new Android Q’s features, then you’re at the right place.
But before we get started to the actual process, the very first thing that you should keep in mind is that the process is a little bit different from installing a custom Rom. So, I would suggest you to follow the steps carefully.
Prerequisites :
- Your Android device should have an official/unofficial Treble support (if you are not sure if your device supports project treble, then you can use the treble check app to confirm that).
- You should have unlocked Bootloader, with a custom recovery installed like TWRP recovery.
- Make a full backup of your device since you have to fully wipe your internal storage.
- Your battery should be at least 60% charged.
How to Check Device Partition:
- The first step is to find your device partition-type. Now, basically there are 2 types of device partition in Android system. One is A-only and another is AB partition. Now I don’t wanna go in-depth regarding how they are different.
- So, to check your partition, download an app called Terminal Emulator for Android and type this command. “getprop ro.build.ab_update”
If this will return true, the device supports dual partitions which is AB partition. If not, it means your device has A-only partition.
