Install Asus ZenFone 6 2019 Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Asus ZenFone 6 2019 edition comes with Pie 9.0 Zen UI 6 version as a default OS. The UI will give you near Stock Android Experience. But, If you want Pure Stock Android Experience with some enhanced features, you can try Lineage OS 16.0 ROM. The version is the official version, so it is free from Major bugs and will receive regular patch updates. If you are a regular user, you don’t need root and flash the Lineage OS ROM. You already have powerful hardware with suitable software. After root, you will not receive official updates from Asus. If you are a developer, and you know what you are doing, you can follow below steps to flash the ROM.

You should have Custom Recovery like TWRP, in your mobile. There are plenty of features that are added in this version. Adaptive Battery, Adaptive Brightness, and Improved Gestures are some essential features. Even If you are a regular user, I advise you to try this custom ROM. This is the official version, means; you will receive regular patch updates. It is free from Major bugs like Hardware compatibility issues.

Why should you flash Official Lineage OS 16.0 on Asus ZenFone 6 2019?

We are thanks for the Hard work of Lineage OS team. Without this team, this method is not possible. Your mobile has 6/8 GB of RAM. It is more than enough for normal usage and heavy usage too. Asus is releasing Security Patch updates and Major Upgrades regularly; It has a Flagship level Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 processor. But coming to OS, You already have Near Stock Android. Most of the users use Lineage ROM for Stock Android Experience. If you love extra Lineage OS features, you can use this official Lineage OS. It is near the Stock Android with a lot of features.

If we optimize correctly with correct Lineage OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect Lag-free experience? Probably. Also, if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lineage Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance.

How to Install Asus ZenFone 6 2019 Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM (ZS630KL, Zenfone 6z)

Asus ZenFone 6 2019 comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on Asus devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on the Asus ZenFone 6 2019. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Lineage OS into your ZenFone 6 2019. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets. If you didn’t root your mobile, Refer- Root Asus ZenFone 6 2019.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• Should have TWRP installed on your mobile.

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage using TWRP Backup).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Asus ZenFone 6 2019.

• Download Asus ZenFone 6 2019 Lineage ROM 16.0 and copy it in your Mobile SD Card.

Flash Lineage OS using TWRP

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time for some time.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache, Dalvik, System Data. System Data will delete all files including your Current OS.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Lineage OS.Zip.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

• We have successfully Installed Lineage OS in our mobile.

Lineage OS 16.0 Features

There are a lot of features added in Lineage OS 16.0. Here I mentioned some Important features.

• Android Pie 9.0 Stock Android ROM with System-Wide Color options available. Dark, Grey themes are also available.

• We have optimized Recent apps Switcher.

• Volume Rocker contains Silent/Vibrate/Mute Options with Easy adjustable navigation.

• Notification enhanced. Instead of replying to a single message, now you can reply to the whole conversation.

• Lock Screen Visualizer for music.

• New Set of Emoji.

• Notification light can be configured with a lot of colors.

• Reading mode is configured with greyscale. You can select this option from Quick settings.

• Full device encryption supported.

• Adaptive Battery- Better Battery optimization.

• Digital Wellbeing- Optimize your time with Social Network interaction.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.