Download Official LineageOS 14.1 for Google Nexus 9

LineageOS 14.1 has not only been wonderful for Google Nexus 9 but it also has made it easy for your tablets to run smoothly and made it easier for the users to operate the device with ease. Currently, the lineage 14.1 flounder nightlies are dependent on the N9F27C which is updated from Google monthly. So it is compulsory for you to be using the vendor and bootloader img from that update.

From the day one, Google Nexus 9 was not able to quite stand on its feet firmly so it had to face a lot of problems regarding bugs and failures. But with the introduction of LineageOS 14.1 it has made easier for the users to operate the device with great ease and smooth process. Due to the interaction with Google, it has always been in limelight for the new Android updates.

Nexus 9 LineageOS 14.1 Update Check List:

Before getting started just make sure you have followed the below important steps to ensure smooth upgrade and no data loss.

1. Backup your Android phone or tablet first. Before doing anything just make sure you have up to date backup for your device data, as well as your files such as images, pictures, videos or documents.
   1. You can easily backup your android device without any root or purchasing anything using this guide (Link). Download Super Backup and backup your android device for free.
   2. If you have a rooted phone or installed a custom recovery, then you can follow this below guide to make a Nandroid backup so you can restore it anytime if something goes wrong.
2. Make sure you have Unlocked your bootloader so you can install custom recovery and also root your device if wanted.
3. Doing the installation of custom recovery, unlocking bootloader or rooting may void your warranty and will also result in data loss in some cases. That’s why we asked for backup first.
4. Have correct and updated custom recovery installed on your phone.

Once you have made sure of the above points you can start following the procedure below.

Update Google Nexus 9 to LineageOS 14.1:

Download the LineageOS 14.1 for Nexus 9 from below:

Download LineageOS 14.1 – Google Apps

1. Backup your phone if you haven’t and copy that backup to your phone.
2. Now copy the LineageOS 14.1 Rom to your phone along with gapps you downloaded.
3. Boot into recovery mode and do the below steps.
   1. Boot to TWRP recovery and press Wipe.
   2. Now after wiping your phone (excluding storage) go to Install.
   3. Now select the above downloaded rom zip file and flash it.
   4. Once the rom is installed and now restart your Nexus 9.
   5. Once booted up again go to recovery mode and this time install copied gapps.
   6. Now upon installation of GAPPs you can now reboot your phone.
4. If you want to install the Pixel Launcher and Google Wallpaper App. Download this zip file and flash it again following the above steps without Wiping anything.

After the successful reboot within few minutes your Nexus 9 will be running LineageOS 14.1. If you are facing any crashes or Google Play Services error, Go to Settings -> Apps -> Show System Apps, and grant Google Play Services all available permission and restart the app.