Google has released the official Android 10 OS version update for some of the devices. Currently, the Google Pixel series devices and Essential PH are getting a stable update. While the Redmi K20 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro devices are receiving developer beta update. The latest official Android 10 GSI (generic system images) builds are now available for all the Project Treble supported devices. Now, you can Download Android 10 Q GSI (Generic System image) for all Project treble devices from Google servers.

This is the 10th iteration of Android OS and brings so many new features and system improvements than the previous generation Android 9 Pie. The features include a system-wide dark mode, advanced control over Android app permissions, location control, focus mode, smart reply, and more. We have shared all the top Android 10 features here.

Download Android 10 Q GSI (Generic System Image)

The latest Android 10 Q GSI builds are available to download officially both in latest and beta builds. As we already know, Google released the latest Android 10 (aka Android Q) OS version update for the Pixel series devices along with some other smartphones as well. Google also released the official Android 10 Q GSI builds for all the Project Treble enabled and supported devices. It’s compatible with ARM 64+GSM, ARM64, and x86_64 CPU architecture process.

In order to check your device CPU architecture, install the CPU-Z app on your device from below.

[googleplay url=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=en”]

Supported device list:

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Android 10 GSI Changelog:

AOSP 10.0 v201

  • Fix gapps
  • Fix Mediatek devices crashing on boot (need to manually setprop ro.skia.ignore_swizzle true)
  • Fix Mediatek keymaster
  • Fix boot v200.e regression on some devices

AOSP 10.0 v200.e

include gapps variant gapps variant are broken. Don’t use it.

  • fix low memory killer, should vastly improve stability
  • fix media.swcodec sometimes not starting
  • fix fingerprint FOD crash
  • fix the navigation bar not displayed by default
  • fix overlays

Only If you use Magisk, use my modded magisk in v200

AOSP 10.0 v200.d

Ok, this release should be bootable for most people, you can now start reporting broken hardware features.

Gapps are still out of scope, please don’t report issues related to them.

Fixes media codec for some people Support Asus Zenfone 6’s “front” camera Fix boot on A/B (previous release 200.c required the removal of system/etc/init/apex-setup.rc) The navigation bar is still not back by default. Do setprop persist.sys.phh.mainkeys 0 to enable it.

AOSP 10.0 v201: Download

AOSP 10.0 v200.e: Download

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Pre-Requirements:

  • This GSI file and guide is only applicable for Project Treble supported devices.
  • You have to check whether your device supports Project Treble or not. Follow the guide mentioned below.
  • Keep your device charged up to 60% at least for a smoother process.
  • Make sure to take a complete backup of the device data without Root at first.
  • Your device bootloader should be unlocked.
  • The device should be installed TWRP Custom Recovery as well.
  • Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging from the Developer options on your device.
  • Download and Install the Android USB Drivers on your handset.
  • You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable. (for Fastboot method)
  • You have to download and install the ADB and Fastboot tool for Windows/MAC. (for Fastboot method)

Steps to Install Android 10 Q GSI on Project Treble Devices

Step 1: First of all, check if your Android phone supports Project Treble or not. You can use the below-mentioned app. Basically, Android phones launched with Android 8.0 Oreo or later out-of-the-box natively support Project Treble and enabled as well.

Please Note:

  • This will only work on Android 9 Pie and 8.1 Oreo vendor devices.
  • Installing an existing Project Treble enabled ROM on your Android device before flashing the GSI file will be a good idea.

[googleplay url=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kevintresuelo.treble”]

Step 2: Check if your device has A-only or AB partition.

Method 1: Flash Generic System Images (GSI) via TWRP Recovery

In order to flash the GSI file on your device via TWRP Recovery, follow the complete steps.

For A-Only Devices:

  • Download and transfer the latest Android 10 GSI to your device storage.
  • Extract the zip file to get the Android P GSI image file.
  • Reboot to TWRP Recovery menu.
  • Now, take a complete Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery.
  • Wipeout everything except internal storage.
  • Then tap on the Install button.
  • Change the type from ‘zip’ to ‘image’.
  • Select flash to the system partition.
  • Reboot to system.
  • Flash GApps package if required.

For AB Devices:

  • Download and transfer the latest Android 10 GSI to your device storage.
  • Extract the zip file to get the Android GSI image file.
  • Reboot to TWRP Recovery menu.
  • Now, take a complete Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery.
  • Wipeout everything except internal storage.
  • Then tap on the Install button.
  • Change the type from ‘zip’ to ‘image’.
  • Select flash to the system partition.
  • Flash Permissiver.zip file. (if required)
  • Flash GApps if required.
  • If your device was encrypted, then go to Wipe and then choose ‘format data’.
  • Reboot to system.
  • Done.

Method 2: Flash Generic System Images (GSI) via Fastboot

  • First, perform a factory reset on your device.
  • Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging from Developer Options on your device. Go to device Settings > Developer Options > enable USB Debugging.
  • After installing the ADB and Fastboot tool on your PC, follow the below steps.
  • After downloading the Android Q GSI file from above, transfer files to Windows, Mac, or Linux PC and extract the file.
  • Then connect your Android phone to the computer.
  • Now, open a command prompt on your PC inside the GSI folder.
  • Reboot your device into bootloader mode or fastboot mode.
  • Then type the following command in the command prompt and hit enter.

adb reboot bootloader

  • Then enter the following command to erase the device system.

fastboot erase system

  • Now, type the following command to flash the Android Q system image file.

fastboot -u flash system <name_of_system.img>

  • Once the installation process completes, reboot your device manually. Additionally, you can put a command line in order to reboot your device automatically.

fastboot reboot

  • You’re done. Enjoy!

We assume that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the Android 10 Q GSI on any Project Treble supported devices. If you have any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.

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