Rooting One Plus One

  1. Install TWRP recovery steps
  2. Install Lineage OS 14.1 based on Android 7 and GApps using the “Install” option on TWRP via sd card. Link to the guide.

A few lessons learnt along the way

  • Ensure the USB wire being used can also transfer data
  • Useful commands:
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    adb devices -l
    fastboot devices
    fastboot oem unlock
    fastboot flash recovery /path/on/laptop/recovery.img
    adb push /path/on/laptop/supersu-v2.82.zip /sdcard/
    adb devices -l