In this post, I’ll tell you that how to update Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to the latest Android 8.1 Oreo. Google Pixel Experience ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo is now available for these devices. If you want to check all the new features that come baked within Android Oreo 8.1 and Pixel 2, then you must install this custom firmware and get the experience of the real Pixel Smartphone. This latest Pixel Experience ROM comes with tons of new features and customization. Check out some of the highlighted features of Android 8.1 Oreo Google Pixel Experience ROM:
Android 8.1 Oreo Google Pixel Experience ROM Features:
- Pixel Launcher with round icon support
- Round Icon for Settings
- Pixel’s blue accent
- Google Assistant
- Pixel Live Wallpapers
- Pixel Sounds
- Pixel Boot Animation and much more.
Also, the ROM is stable and you can use it as a daily driver along with the November Security Patch. This ROM is not officially announced by Xiaomi but just a custom ROM which is developed by third-party developers. Make sure that your device is rooted and installed with the latest version of a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM (ClockworkMod) to flash this Google Pixel Experience ROM on Xiaomi Redmi note 4.
By following this simple step by step guide, you can easily and quickly update your Redmi Note 4 to Android 8.1 Oreo Pixel Experience ROM. The ROM brings all the official features from Oreo-like Multi-Display Support, New Wi-Fi Features, Picture In A Picture, Keyboard Navigation, Notifications Channels, Background Limits, Better Icons, Autofill and much more. Before proceeding, don’t forget to take the full backup of all your valuable data. If you want to install Android 8.1 Oreo Pixel Experience ROM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 then proceed further.
Note:
The Pixel Experience ROM Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and the instructions given in this guide are working only for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Check the model number of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 during or after the installation of Pixel Experience ROM5 Android 8.1 Oreo ROM. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-requisites:
- Create a proper backup of all your existing data on the phone using a recommended custom recovery.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 by navigating to Settings > Developer Options.
- Verify that you’ve correctly installed the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 USB Drivers on the PC.
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 should be rooted with the latest version of a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP installed.
- The bootloader of your 4X must be unlocked.
- Make sure that the battery level of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is at least above 80%.
Required Files:
Steps to Install Android 8.1 Oreo Google Pixel Experience ROM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:
1: – First, download Pixel Experience ROM Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 on the desktop of the PC.
2: – Plug your device into the PC using its USB data cable and mount its USB memory storage.
3: – Transfer Pixel Experience ROM Android 8.1 Oreo ROM .zip file which you’ve already downloaded from the above links to the root folder of your SD card on the phone.
4: – Unplug the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from the PC and power it OFF to boot into Recovery Mode.
5: – Power ON the device while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons at the same time to enter into Recovery Mode.
6: – While your device is now in CWM Recovery, perform wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache also by navigating to Advanced >Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Note: – wipe dalvik cache will help you to prevent boot loops and other errors while ROM installation.
7: – Next, go back to the main Recovery Menu. Choose to install zip from SD card → choose zip from sd card.
8: – Locate the Pixel Experience ROM Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM .zip file which you’ve already transferred to the SD card of your device previously. Select the ROM .zip file using the Power button and confirm the installation to begin.
Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will reboot. After the phone reboots, it will take about 4 to 5 minutes to boot for the first time after installation.
Done! You’ve successfully updated Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to the latest Pixel Experience ROM Android 8.1 Oreo ROM.
