Install Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Even If Redmi Note 7 Pro have Mid-Range processor with the help of 4/6 GB RAM, It can perform well like a Flagship device. You may wonder how we can do that. There are plenty of Google Camera Mods, and Custom ROMs are available for your device. In this method, we are going to flash Lineage OS 16.0 based on Android Pie 9.0 version. This method will be helpful for persons who hate MIUI Custom Skin. If you are a regular user, you don’t need to flash Custom ROM until you have a proper reason. When you are annoyed by the In-Built ads, Xiaomi planned to reduce them in the next Android version.

If you are a developer or regular Custom ROMs user, you can follow below guide to flash ROM on your device. There are plenty of features like Digital Wellbeing, Full device Encryption are added in this version.

Why should you flash Official Lineage OS 16.0 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro?

We are thanks for the Hard work of Lineage OS team. Without this team, this method is not possible. Your mobile has 4/6 GB of RAM. It is more than enough for normal usage and heavy usage too. Xiaomi will release Security Patch updates and Major Upgrades regularly; It has a Mid-Range level Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 processor. But coming to OS, It has Customized skin MIUI. Most of the users use Lineage ROM for Stock Android Experience. If you love extra Lineage OS features, you can use this official Lineage OS. It is near the Stock Android with a lot of features.

If we optimize correctly with correct Lineage OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect Lag-free experience? Probably. Also, if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lineage Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance.

How to Install Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on Xiaomi devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Redmi Note 7 Pro. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, we are going to flash the Lineage OS into your Redmi Note 7 Pro. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets. If you didn’t root your mobile, Refer- Root Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• Should have TWRP installed on your mobile.

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage using TWRP Backup).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in Redmi Note 7 Pro.

• Download Redmi Note 7 Pro Lineage ROM 16.0 and copy it in your Mobile/ Pendrive OTG Cable. There are plenty of works that can be done with OTG Cable.

Flash Lineage OS using TWRP

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time for some time. While holding Volume Down, release Power Button. Choose recovery in Fastboot.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache, Dalvik, System Data. System Data will delete all files including your Current OS.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Lineage OS.Zip.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

• We have successfully Installed Lineage OS in our mobile.

Lineage OS 16.0 Features

There are a lot of features added in Lineage OS 16.0. Here I mentioned some Important features.

• Android Pie 9.0 Stock Android ROM with System-Wide Color options available. Dark, Grey themes are also available.

• We have optimized Recent apps Switcher.

• Volume Rocker contains Silent/Vibrate/Mute Options with Easy adjustable navigation.

• Notification enhanced. Instead of replying to a single message, now you can reply to the whole conversation.

• Lock Screen Visualizer for music.

• New Set of Emoji.

• Notification light can be configured with a lot of colors.

• Reading mode is configured with greyscale. You can select this option from Quick settings.

• Full device encryption supported.

• Adaptive Battery- Better Battery optimization.

• Digital Wellbeing- Optimize your time with Social Network interaction.

Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate and Certified Android Developer, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.