Download and Install Lineage OS 19.0 on Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC was officially launched back in September 2020 and it would come with Android 11 out of the box. Although Android 11 was a great firmware for its time, in 2022 Android 11 just isn’t the rage anymore. Luckily for Xiaomi Poco X3 users, the Lineage OS 19.0 has unofficially become available for the handsets.

Lineage OS 19.0 will be based on the latest Android 12, which is the newest major firmware from Google. This firmware will bring in numerous exciting features and enhancements. One particularly exciting feature available at your disposal will be “Material You”, which is essentially aimed at enhancing the personalization quotient in your handset. This new addition will allow the users to easily choose a custom color palette as well as new widgets.

Here is a detailed guide on Lineage OS 19.0 where you will get to know a lot about this new update. You will get information about what Lineage OS 19.0 is all about, its features, its benefits, and how to download and install the Lineage OS 19.0 on your Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC.

LineageOS 19.0 features – Android 12

LineageOS is essentially a free, community-built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 12, which has been designed to improve performance and reliability over stock Android for your device. LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with some extra contributions from several hardworking people within the Android community. LineageOS can be used without any need to have Google apps installed.

Android 12 is the latest in the long list of exciting firmware releases from Google. Android 12 will be all about improved personalization and revamped user interface, bringing in a much more dynamic expression and an entirely new design element. Android 12 is the successor to the last-gen Android 11, which was heavily focused on the privacy and security of user data. The new Android 12 will not just focus on the privacy aspect but also on the visual side of things.

Lineage OS 19.0 on Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC

The Android-12 based LineageOS 19.0 will feature a wide range of features and enhancements including –

  • New and colorful yet minimal widgets that are more dynamic than before
  • Dynamic theme and expressive wallpapers as per your mood
  • Lock screen looks and feels better
  • Notification shade
  • Volume controls
  • Glance screen
  • New power menu
  • Smoother transitions and animations
  • Impressive Privacy Dashboard feature
  • Privacy indicator at the top of the screen
  • Improved notifications
  • Scrolling screenshot support
  • Quick reply feature
  • Easy Wi-Fi sharing
  • On-device search feature
  • Quick back-tap feature
  • One-handed mode
  • Haptic-coupled audio effect
  • App hibernation
  • Improved audio-rotate
  • New emojis
  • Android 12 updates via Google Play

Pre-Requirements

  • Enable USB Debugging on your device. Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
  • Also, enable the OEM Unlock from the Developer Options.

Samsung Galaxy usb debugging

  • 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 Lineage OS 18.1 ROM (Android 11) on your device device.
  • Make sure that you have installed TWRP recovery on your Android device.

Disclaimer

RootMyGalaxy.net is not responsible for any damage that happened to your device(s) while following this guide, proceed at your own risk.

Download Link:

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Flashing Steps: Lineage OS 19 on Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC – Android 12

  • Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery installed. (Check the Pre-Requirement Section Above)
  • First, download the files from the above link and extract them.
  • Now transfer the downloaded files to the internal storage of your device.
  • Ensure that the bootloader is unlocked.
  • Now reboot to the TWRP recovery.
  • Take a Nandroid backup by selecting the option from the home screen and then your data and cache from the recovery menu.
  • Now return to the main menu of TWRP and wipe cache, data, and system before flashing the ROM

Wipe TWRP RMG

  • In order to Wipe data: Go to Wipe —> Advanced Wipe and select Dalvik/ART cache, cache, System, Vendor, and Data and then swipe to wipe. (Don’t select the internal storage)

TWRP Wipe Swipe

  • Now return to the main menu of TWRP again and install the ROM which is just a .zip file
    • Go to Install -> Install Zip > ROM File (.zip)

TWRP 3.0 RMG Install

Once the flashing process is completed, reboot your device and you will be booted into Lineage OS 19 ROM Based on Android 12. If you have any doubts regarding this process, feel free to comment below.

Aviral Sharma
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