Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 now can be updated to Android 7.1 via official build of Lineage OS 14.1 custom ROM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a stunning smartphone which comes with great specs and budget price along with metal body design including fingerprint attached in the back. In this detailed guide, we provide you custom firmware which is based on Android 7.1 Nougat. Now you can get the experience of latest Android Nougat OS and its features brings from Lineage OS. Also, this latest custom firmware comes with all the official features of Android 7.1 Nougat and bring some aftermarket features through which you can update and modify your device. The Lineage OS 14.1 custom ROM is stable version and have support only for Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon variants, that’s why don’t try with MTK Mediatek processor variant. Xioami have not officially announced this ROM as this is just a custom ROM. Make sure that your device must be rooted and installed with the latest version of a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM (ClockworkMod) to flash this official Lineage OS 14.1 custom ROM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
By following this step by step guide, you can easily and quickly update your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 Nougat custom ROM. Lineage OS is one of the most famous and the best available custom ROMs in Android community which is free. This latest custom firmware comes with amazing features like LiveDisplay, Privacy Guard, App Shortcuts, Multi Window support, Enhanced Doze Mode, System UI Tuner, Protected App, Profiles and much more. Before proceeding, don’t forget to take a full backup of all your valuable data. If you are interested in installing official Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 Nougat custom ROM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Note:
The Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 custom ROM and the instructions given in this guide can be used only for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Check the model number of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
Pre-Requirements:
- Create a proper backup of all your existing data and settings on the phone before proceeding to the installation guide 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 Note 4 must be unlocked.
- Make sure that the battery level of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is at least above 80% before going ahead.
Required Files:
Steps to Flash Android 7.1 Official Lineage OS 14.1 Nougat on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:
Step No 1: – First, download Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 custom ROM for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 on the desktop of the PC.
Step No 2: – Plug your device to the PC using its USB data cable and mount its USB memory storage.
Step No 3: – Transfer Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 ROM .zip file which you’ve already downloaded from the above links to the root folder of your SD card on the phone.
Step No 4: – Unplug the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from the PC and power it OFF to boot into Recovery Mode.
Step No 5: – Power ON the device while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons at the same time to enter into Recovery Mode.
Step No 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.
Step No 7: – Go back to the main Recovery Menu and choose to install zip from SD card → choose zip from sd card.
Step No 8: – Navigate to the Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 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.
9: – Navigate to +++++Go Back+++++ once the installation is completed. From Recovery Menu, reboot your device by selecting reboot system now.
Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will be rebooted and may 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 Lineage OS 14.1 Android 7.1 ROM.
