How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 On Redmi Note 8/8T | Android 10

The latest Lineage OS 17.1 For Redmi Note 8/8T  | Android 10 as the ROM is made available for the device. However,  this is an early unofficial Lineage OS 17.1 For Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/8T based on Android 10. Now you can download the ROM and flash Lineage OS 17.1 build directly via TWRP recovery If you are a Redmi Note 8/8T user then you should try out the unofficial Lineage OS 17.1 On Redmi Note 8/8T. We are thankful to Recognized Xda member, tarkzim for the ROM.

Lineage OS 17.1 Features

Now let’s talk about Lineage OS 17.1 features and the release date. The official release date of Lineage OS 17.1.0 is unknown. But the ROM will have all the Android 10 features as it will be based on Android 10 (Q) source code. It will have a totally new UI like Android 10 and the most hyped feature of Android 10 system-wide force dark theme will also be available on the ROM

  • A system-wide dark mode
  • Smart Reply for all messaging apps.
  • New easy sharing menu.
  • Quicker access to settings.
  • A standard depth format.
  • Overhauled permissions.
  • Wi-Fi sharing via QR codes
  • Focus Mode

As Lineage OS 17.1 is based On Android 10’s Source code, it has all the latest Android 10 features and in addition to that Lineage OS also has some extra customization features.

Working

  • Boot
  • Bluetooth
  • Camera / Camcorder (Wide/Macro lens are buggy, and might not work at all for some ginkgo users)
  • Hardware Encryption
  • Double Tap to Wake
  • VoLTE
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • IR Blaster
  • RIL (LTE/Dual SIM/SMS)
  • GPS
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Hotspot (2.4Ghz / 5Ghz)
  • USB (ADB/MTP/PTP)
  • Video Playback
  • Sensors
  • Touch
  • Adaptive Brightness
  • LED Light (Note 8)
  • NFC -(Note 8T)

Not working

  • SELinux is permissive.

Root: {Easiest Way} Root Redmi Note 8T and Install TWRP Recovery

Pre-Requirements:

  • Make sure the bootloader on your device is unlocked and your device is rooted and you have a custom recovery installed.
  • Make sure your device has more than 50% battery.
  • Make sure you have taken a backup of your important data. Now proceed To Install Official Lineage OS 17.1 On Redmi Note 8/8T.

Downloads

ROMs

Others

Note:

  • Should be using Mauronofrio’s TWRP (given above)
  • If you are coming from stock MIUI, flash vbmeta before booting the ROM.

How to Install Lineage OS 17.1 On Redmi Note 8/8T | Android 10 (Unofficial)

Lineage OS 17.1 On Redmi Note 8/8T | Android 10

  • Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery installed.
  • First, download the files from the above link.
  • Now transfer the downloaded files to the internal storage of your device.
  • Now reboot to the TWRP recovery by holding your power and volume down buttons together for a few seconds.
  • Take a backup by selecting the option from the home screen and then your data and cache from the recovery menu.
  • Now select install and then browse for the downloaded ROM file and then select it. Next flash the Gapps file and then Magisk (optional).

Once the flashing process is completed, reboot your phone and you will be booted into Official Lineage OS 17.1 Based on Android 10. If you have any doubts regarding this process, feel free to comment below.

Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma graduated in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela. For the past eight years, she has been blogging about Android, which she is really passionate about. She has built a good reputation as a reliable source. Away from the digital sphere, Dibyashree enjoys playing tennis, a sport she is as passionate about as she is about technology.

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