How to install Custom ROM based on Android 7.1 Nougat on OnePlus X

OnePlus launched its first mid-range smartphone in the name of OnePlus X two years back at a price of Rs. 16,999, later it got a price cut to Rs. 14999. Even though OnePlus stopped selling the phone last year you can get used units from Amazon.in.

It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD AMOLED display, is powered by a Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and was launched on Oxygen OS 2.1 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), and later released OxygenOS 3.1.2 Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update .

While there is no information about the Android 7.0 Nougat update for OnePlus X, you can experience it on your phone by using Custom ROMs.

So, if you are looking to install Nougat on your OnePlus X, there are some Custom ROMs available for this phone.

List of Custom ROMs

• Lineage OS
• Ressurection Remix 
• Dirty Unicorn
• XenonHD
• Xperia OSP

Requirement

• ADB software (For windows) / Android zip file (For Mac)
• Unlocked bootloader
• TWRP recovery
• Nandroid backup (optional but recommended)
• Custom ROM files
• G-apps package for Android Nougat (Choose the platform (ARM64 for OP3), compatible Android version (7.0 or 7.1) and the variant you need)

If you are on a Mac you need to

• Extract the Android zip and place the folder on your Desktop.
• Open Terminal
• Type cd Desktop/Android
• Enter ./ADB-Install-Mac.sh

Steps to unlock bootloader

Step 1: Install ADB software on your PC/Laptop.
Step 2: Enable developer option in your phone by tapping build number 7 times.
Step 3: Go to developer option and turn on the OEM unlocking to enable.
Step 4: Enable USB debugging.
Step 5: Now open ‘Command prompt’ on your PC (Shift + right click)
Step 6: Type

“Adb devices”
“Adb reboot bootloader”

Step 7: Now your device will enter fastboot mode. Type

“Fastboot devices”
“Fastboot oem unlock”

Step 8: Select ‘Yes’ by holding the power button after navigating using volume rocker keys, when it asks to unlock bootloader.
Step 9: Once unlocked, reboot your device by typing “fastboot reboot” on command prompt

You have successfully unlocked your OnePlus X’s bootloader.

Steps to install TWRP recovery

Step 1: Install ADB software on your PC/Laptop
Step 2: Enable developer option in your phone by tapping build number 7 times
Step 3: Go to developer option and turn on the OEM unlocking to enable
Step 4: Enable USB debugging
Step 5: Now open ‘Command prompt’ on your PC (Shift + right click)
Step 6: Type

“Adb devices”
“Adb reboot bootloader”

Step 7: Now your device will enter fastboot mode. Type

“Fastboot devices”
“Fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.3-0-onyx.img ”
“Fastboot reboot”

Now TWRP has been successfully installed.

Steps to flash ROM

Make sure you’ve enabled advanced reboot option in your device as we mentioned earlier.

Step 1: Download required ROM file and Gapps from the links given and copy it in your phone.
Step 2: Switch off your phone and hold power button + Volume up to get into recovery mode.
Step 3: Backup your current ROM with backup option TWRP (Current ROM backed up).
Step 4: Wipe data/factory reset
Step 5: Tap on install and choose the downloaded ROM package that needs to be installed from your internal storage.
Step 6: Now install Gapps (based on Android Nougat) by following Step 4
Step 7: Reboot your device and enjoy

[Note: Initial boot may take about 10 to 15 minutes]

Warning disclaimer: Amanagurus is not responsible for any damage or loss caused to your OnePlus X.