- Unlocked bootloader
- Installed platform tools (adb) on your computer
- Installed custom recovery (AOSP / TWRP / OrangeFox and etc.)
- Power off your device.
- Hold the appropriate key combination (typically Volume Up + Power) to enter Recovery mode.
In the recovery menu:
- Select Install
- Navigate to the AnyKernel3 kernel
.zipfile
(or push it first via ADB sideload — see below)
Option A — flash from internal storage:
Copy the kernel ZIP to your device beforehand, then select it in the Install menu.
Option B — ADB sideload:
In the recovery menu select Apply update → Apply from ADB, then on your computer run:
adb sideload <kernel-zip-name>.zipSwipe or enter power button to confirm the flash.
After the flash completes, return to the main recovery menu and select Reboot → System.
Your device will boot with the new kernel. First boot may take slightly longer than usual.