If you have an old Nokia Lumia 900 sitting in your home all because you just can’t seem to find a better and updated software for it, you are about to hear some great news. It has been gathered that you can use the android operating system on Nokia Lumia 900. So fear not and buckle up because you are about to get a full-blown and step-by-step guide as to how you can accomplish this feat.
In this article, we will point out the easiest way on how to install android on your Nokia Lumia 900. We will also address all common questions and problems. In addition, we will also show you insider tips and tricks regarding this matter.
Before the Android Installation Process
Installing a completely new operating system can be daunting. Although this system that we are going to show you is completely tested and well known, it is better to be safe than sorry. This is why we will also advertise taking some precautionary steps before just jumping into the process. Our precautionary steps are outlined below:
- You need to flash the Read Only Memory (also known as ROM) of your device. It will help it in the long run. So even if the process is tedious, it is better to be well prepared.
- Have your important data backed up in another device or cloud before you proceed with any other changes.
- It is a complex method so be prepared for it.
The Android installation process
We are going to try our best to provide you with easy-to-follow and detailed instructions. And here we go:
Step 1: Backup Data
The first step is going to be about backing up your data. So that there is absolutely no trouble for you to get them in a safe space.
- You can start by backing up your phone software that is provided by Windows. You can use Windows Device Recovery Tool or the Win2Discimage for this purpose.
- As you have chosen your preferred backup option, you will now open it.
- Now it is important to remember that you are going to transfer a lot of data in the least amount of time possible. So for your benefit, you should connect your device in “Mass Storage” mode.
- Next, you are going to select a suitable location to keep your backup data.
- As soon as you are done confirming the selected location, it will issue a letter to the mainOS of your device. Now your objective is to read the letter and then press the “read” button.
And now your device data is fully backed up.
Step 2: Extract Data
Now that you have backed up your data it is time to extract it safely and soundly. Now we need to use a suitable app to extract the backed-up data for safety. If you have your preferences it is perfect. However, if you do not know which app to use you can always use Iflash.zip for this. So after you are done extracting it we can finally get down to business.
Step 3: Run “uefi2lk.cmd”
For this step, you will be required to run a command that is uefi2lk.cmd and as soon as you run this there will be several instructions on the screen. All you need to do is follow the steps dictated on the screen. And then you can have a bootloader installed on your phone
Step 4: Select Downloaded ROM
Now you can use the volume key to open up the Fastboot. And after you have done that you are required to download ROM and TWRP. After you have installed both of these you need to flash the TWRP too. After you have flashed it you need to open it and select the option for Advance, ADB sideload. Now you will find the ROM you downloaded earlier and select it. Now flash it too. Use the code “ADB sideload cm-13.0-201???-UNOFFICIAL-fame.zip” for this procedure.
Step 5 : Reboot Device
After finishing these lengthy and difficult steps, you only need to reboot your device. And now you are a proud owner of an android device!
Conclusion
Operating with android in a Lumia phone is no doubt tricky. But it is manageable sadly the same procedures might not even work on some phones. Even so, it is better to try than to just give up. And if it works you can have a fine new phone.
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