Recently, things have been different and slightly complicated in the custom development of Samsung devices. For starters, the entire flashing process is totally different when compared to other OEMs in the market. While most devices have long-lasting support for custom ROMs, there are some that have been left out in the open. For such devices, there is a Generic System Image that comes to the rescue. With these ROMs, you can enjoy all the benefits of custom software without having to worry about long-term support from OEMs and other sources. So don’t wait – follow our guide and start enjoying Android 13 GSI ROMS today!
Install Android 13 GSI ROMs by converting System.img to zip
Step 1: Install Android SDK
To start off, install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC or computer. It’s the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google. You should download it and extract it to a convenient location on your PC. Doing this will give you the necessary platform-tools folder.
Step 2: Download the GSI Flasher Tool
Next, you will have to download the GSI Flasher Tool and extract it to a convenient location on your PC. GSI Flasher Tool – Download
Step 3: Convert LineageOS GSI ROM to TWRP Flashable
Step 4: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking
Then, you will need to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your smartphone. The former makes your smartphone recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. Meanwhile, it’ll allow you to easily boot your smartphone to Fastboot Mode. OEM Unlocking will be needed to carry out the bootloader unlocking process. You’ll need to go to Settings -> About Phone -> Tap on Build number 7 times -> Return to Settings -> System -> Developer Options -> Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
Step 5: Unlock the bootloader
You’ll also need to unlock the bootloader on your Samsung Galaxy device if you’re looking to install LineageOS GSI ROM. Remember that doing this will wipe off the data and might even make your device’s warranty null and void. Similar guide to follow: How to Unlock bootloader and Root Galaxy Z Fold 4
Step 6: Boot your device to Download Mode
Step 7: Install Odin
Next up, you will need to download and install the Odin Tool on your PC. This is required for flashing the TWP and disabling AVB on your smartphone. Download the Odin3-v3.14.4.zip file from here. Once the file is downloaded, extract it to a convenient location on your PC.
Step 8: Disable Android Verified Boot
Step 9: Install TWRP Recovery
Step 10: Disable Encryption via TWRP
Step 11: Install GSI ROM via TWRP
We hope this guide was helpful. If you have any question or suggestion regarding this guide, feel free to leave that in the comment section down below.
