Now you can Update Moto G3 to Android 8.0 Oreo by installing an unofficial Lineage OS 15 ROM. Recently Google released the official Android 8.0 Oreo Update for Pixel and Nexus Devices and Android Oreo Source code. Now developers already start working on building a ROM based on Oreo and now first Lineage OS 15 for Moto G3 is available for download. If you want to taste Android 8.0 Oreo ROM on Moto G 2015 then follow our guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G3.

XDA Recognized Developer Alberto97 released the initial build of Lineage OS 15 ROM for Moto G3 and the ROM is stable enough to use as daily driver. The ROM comes with many Android Oreo features and may contain some bugs. You need to be rooted, and TWRP installed on your device to use this ROM. Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G3 from below.

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G3 [Lineage OS 15 ROM]

The ROM is an initial Android Oreo build for Moto G3 and missing many features but it’s improved with time, but the good news is you can experience Android Oreo on Moto G 2015. The Moto G3 Android Oreo ROM brings all Android Oreo features to your device. Download Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G3 from below and Update Moto G3 to Android Oreo manually.

Not Working/Bugs-

  • Camera
  • VoLTE is currently unimplemented as it breaks RIL
  • Permissive SELinux

Note:- 

  • This ROM is work on Moto G3 (XT1540, XT1541, XT1542, XT1543, XT1544, XT1548 and XT1550). Don’t try this on any other device.
  • The ROM is an initial Oreo build and contains bugs.
  • Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
  • It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
  • Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Download Lineage OS 15 ROM for Moto G3

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G3

1) First, download and install a custom recovery. If you already had a custom recovery installed on your device then skip this step.

2) Download the Android 8.0 ROM and Gapps (Optional) from above and save it on your device.

3) Now Boot your device into Recovery mode by press and hold “Volume Down+Power Button

4) Now you will enter into recovery mode. Now in TWRP, create a Nandroid backup (Recommended) of your device for safer side, if anything goes wrong.

5) Now Reboot to Bootloader.

6) Flash Vendor image file and then Reboot again to Recovery.

7) Now do a Factory Reset by Goto Wipe>Advanced Wipe>Select Wipe cache, Dalvik cache, System, and data and swipe to confirm it.

8) Now, Go to Install and locate the ROM zip file & swipe to Install the ROM file. After the process completes, Flash the GApps zip file.

9) Now Flash the SuperSu/Magisk zip (Optional).

10) Now wipe cache & Dalvik cache again and Reboot your device.

11) Done!

This is the complete guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto G3. Let us know how’s your experience with Lineage OS 15 update for Moto G3 by comments below. Stay connected with us via FacebookTwitter, and Google Plus to read more such helpful posts.

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