Nokia 1 launched in February 2018. Here we will guide you on how to download and install AOSP Android 9.0 Pie on Nokia 1. This ROM is based on Android 9.0 Pie GSI with Treble Enabled. GSI stands for a Generic System image. The moniker “Generic” implies that such software images could be installed on any Treble-enabled device, irrespective of the manufacturer they belong to. We already shared the complete list of devices supported for Android Pie 9.0 Generic System image (GSI).

Nokia 1 features a 4.5-inches display with a screen resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The smartphone is powered by Mediatek MT6737M processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The phone packs 8GB internal memory. The camera on the Nokia 1 comes with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front shooting camera for selfies. The handset came out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo and backed by a Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery.

Now we have a good news for Nokia 1 users. You can now download and install the AOSP Android Pie 9.0 GSI on Nokia 1. Full Credits to the XDA Recognized Developer phhusson who is the great man behind the work of Project Treble GSI build. Recently, The ROM development community has completely boosted Custom ROM development with the help of Project treble. We’ve seen the Lineage OS, Resurrection Remix, Mokee OS, Pixel Experience has made their way to support most of the budget device based on Kirin, Exynos, Lineage, and other obscure brands.

To install AOSP Android 9.0 Pie on Nokia 1, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked. If you have all this, then you are good to try the new Android 9.0 Pie on your device. Follow our guide on how to upgrade, but before that. Let’s understand the features of Android 9.0 Pie.

What’s on Android 9.0 Pie?

Android 9.0 Pie is the 9th iteration and a major update of Google’s Android OS. The new Android Pie brings a couple of design changes to the successor Android Oreo but the most notable one is the gesture-based navigation system. Other features of Android 9 Pie are New Quick Settings UI design, Redesigned volume slider, Advanced Battery with AI Support, Notch Support, Improved Adaptive Brightness, Manual theme selection, Android Dashboard which Google calls Digital Wellbeing, and more other features.

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Features of Android 9.0 Pie:

  • Indoor navigation with Wi-Fi RTT
  • Gesture Navigation
  • Dashboard
  • App Timer
  • Wind Down
  • Notch support
  • App Actions and Slices
  • Lockdown mode
  • Zoom in text
  • Smarter Notification Channels
  • Improvement in messaging apps
  • An easier way to take screenshots and edit them
  • Auto-Rotate Button
  • Dark theme
  • Increased security
  • Default HTTPS for apps
  • Pair up to 5 Bluetooth devices
  • Alert tone to notify call recordings
  • Media Panel UI change
  • Support for HEIF image and HDR VP9 video format
  • Autofill in browsers
  • 157 new emojis
  • Ambient Display for Battery Percentage
  • Adaptive Battery
  • Adaptive Brightness
  • ART improvements

Guide to Install AOSP Android 9.0 Pie on Nokia 1

If you are looking to install the latest version of Android OS on your device, then please follow this guide below to enjoy Android 9.0 Pie update for Nokia 1.

Pre-Requisites:

  • Supported on Nokia 1
  • Charge your phone up to 50% or more.
  • Take a complete backup of your phone data [Follow any method]
  • How to Backup Your Android Phone Without ROOT
  • Backup Your Android Apps and Data with Titanium Backup
  • How to Backup Your Data on Android device
  • Download Nokia USB Drivers and Install on your PC
  • You need to unlock the bootloader on Mediatek device. [Most Mediatek device comes with bootloader unlock]
  • Download ADB and Fastboot tool [via ADB Sideload Method]

Instructions to Flash:

To flash the AOSP Android 9.0 Pie on Nokia 1, you can flash via ADB Sideload method. If you already have, then make sure to download the above-given links.

  • How to Backup Your Android Phone Without ROOT
  • Backup Your Android Apps and Data with Titanium Backup
  • How to Backup Your Data on Android device

Required ROM and Gapps Package:

  • Download GSI Treble Firmware Files Here: Download – Download ARM64
  • Download Android 9.0 Pie Gapps Package or you can download OpenGapps 9.0.

You need only the GAPPS version to download and install AOSP Android Pie. Vanilla is basically plain w/o GAPPS, and FLOSS is with Open Source alternatives to the GAPPS.

—> How to Install Generic System Image on Project Treble Devices

I hope this guide was helpful to install the Android 9.0 Pie on Nokia 1 based on Project Treble GSI images.

Source: XDA || Credits to phhusson

If this method doesn’t work, then go to the AOSP 9.0 Phh-Treble thread in XDA and report your issue.