This guide shows you how to downgrade the LineageOS ROM. LineageOS is a popular choice for custom software because it offers a smooth and fast user experience. It also quickly releases updates. However, sometimes these updates can cause problems like features that worked before might stop working or changes that don’t suit your needs.
You might find the new layout harder to use, or some apps might not work well with the latest version. If you want a better experience, you can downgrade the LineageOS ROM. This guide will help you step by step to go back to an older version.
How to Downgrade LineageOS ROM
Before starting, remember that this process will erase all data on your device, so make sure to back it up first. Gadget Modder and its members are not responsible for any issues that may arise from following these steps.
1. Download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Download the older version of LineageOS ROM and its partition files from the official website. Move these files
to the platform tools folder.
3. Enable USB Debugging and connect your device to your PC with a USB cable.
Now, do the following:
1. Open Command Prompt in the platform-tools folder and type this command:
`adb reboot bootloader`
2. Then type this command to get a serial ID:
`fastboot devices`
If you don’t see an ID, make sure fastboot drivers are installed on your PC.
3. Flash the IMG files to the right partitions. Use only the commands for your device provided by LineageOS:
– `fastboot wipe-super super_empty.img`
– `fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img`
– `fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img`
– `fastboot flash vendor_kernel_boot vendor_kernel_boot.img`
– `fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img`
– `fastboot flash boot boot.img`
– `fastboot flash recovery recovery.img`
– `fastboot reboot recovery`
4. Your device will reboot into LineageOS Recovery. Go to Factory Reset > Format Data/Factory Reset > Format Data.
5. After the reset, you’ll see a notification that the data wipe was successful. Now, sideload the previous version of LineageOS:
Go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
6. Enter this command to flash the ROM file:
`adb sideload rom.zip`
This process will start, and when done, you’ll see “Total xfer: 1.00x”.
7. If you want to install any ZIP file like GApps or Magisk, select YES when prompted. This will reboot your device into LineageOS Recovery.
If you don’t want to flash any ZIP files, choose “No” and then select “Reboot System Now.” Your device will restart with the old LineageOS.
That’s it! Follow these steps to downgrade the LineageOS ROM. If you have questions or need help, feel free to ask in the comments. We’ll be happy to assist you! Thank you for your patience!