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How to Update Lineage OS ROM with GApps without Data Loss

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If you are using LineagueOS on your device and want to update to the latest version, today in this article, we will share an in-depth article on how to upgrade your encrypted Lineague OS without data loss. We also included the Gapps update because it’s also important for security purposes.

How to Update Your Lineage OS

Your device will get an OTA update.

  • Open Device Settings and scroll down to System.
  • Under System, go to Update. Click on it, and there you have your update.
  • Download, and once it downloads, click on the three-dot menu at the top of the Install button.
  • Click on Export Update, then browse to the location where you want to save the file.
  • Alternative: You can download from LineagueOS Downloads to save on your external storage.
  • Next, you need to download the latest version of Gapps based on your Android version (recommended: NikGApps) and save it to external storage.

Update LineagueOS ROM: Follow-up

  • Now, boot your device into TWRP Recovery with your combination key.
  • Next, once your LineagueOS Recovery Option opens, tap on Factory Reset.
  • Then, tap on Format Cache Partition; tap on Apply Update.
  • Choose “Choose From SDCard1” and browse your ROM first from your storage.

Update Gapps: Follow-up

  • Click on it, and the update will take some time once it flashes successfully.
  • Tap again “Choose from SDCard1” and browse the new Gapps file.
  • If it asks for Signature Verification after a failed installation, tap Yes to continue.
  • That’s it!

Once everything is finished, you need to clear the cache. 

If you are upgrading the Android version of your device, then, in this case, format the data or factory reset. If we are only doing weekly updates, then you don’t need to format the data.

  • Go back to the main page, and click on Factory Reset.
  • Next, click on Format Cache Partition.
  • Tap Yes, and then tap Reboot System.
  • That’s it

By using this method, your device will be upgraded to the latest device without any data loss. Hopefully, you have successfully upgraded your device. Thanks for being with us; we want your valuable opinion and feedback. If there is any query, share it with us in the comments below.