LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T

Unofficial build of LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T is now available to . This article explains how to install the ROM on the phone with a step-by-step guide.

This LineageOS 18.1 build for Redmi Note 8 / 8T is brought to you by the Unofficial  Lineage Team.

Follow the links to get other Android 11 builds: Android 11 for ed devices.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:
LineageOS 18.1 development and porting is a voluntary work! If you want this project keep going, please contribute to the developer(s) and the LineageOS project:

– Donate to LineageOS project

 

[notification style=”danger”]DISCLAIMER:
INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM MAY DELETE ALL THE DATA ON YOUR PHONE.
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL IMPORTANT DATA.

KEEP IT IN MIND THAT YOU ARE FLASHING AT YOUR OWN RISK.[/notification] [notification style=”warning”]Installing LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T requires an backup all data on the phone.

You are the only person making changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/notification]

Status of the Redmi Note 8 / 8T LineageOS 18.1 ROM

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Where to LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T?

• LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T –
• Redmi Note 8 / 8T TWRP (ginkgo) for this Redmi Note 8 / 8T LineageOS 18.1 ROM
  • How to install TWRP recovery
  • Redmi Note 8 / 8T unlock bootloader guide – required to install TWRP recovery
• GApps for Android 11
• How to Root Android 11
• ADB to sideload the ROM
  – 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
  – Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – ADB Fastboot for Linux / MAC

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How to Install LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T?

[notification style=”info”] Following are the two sub-sections of this Redmi Note 8 / 8T LineageOS 18.1 update guide:

1. First time installation of LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T
2. Upgrading LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T from a previous build of LineageOS 18.1 ROM

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First time Installation of LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T

[notification style=”info”]This ROM update process requires few guides to be followed and few files to be ed. Everything referred in the below guide is provided in the above s section.[/notification]

1. and Copy the LineageOS 18.1 ROM for Redmi Note 8 / 8T and a compatible GApps to your phone.
2. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this Redmi Note 8 / 8T LineageOS 18.1 ROM. Make sure to use the TWRP provided in above s section or any system-as-root configured TWRP for Redmi Note 8 / 8T
   [notification style=”warning”]- By now your phone must have an unlocked bootloader to proceed with other steps. If not, unlock the bootloader first and proceed ahead.[/notification]
3. Wipe the data partition, Cache partition, vendor partition and system partition.[notification style=”info”]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/notification][notification style=”danger”]This will delete everything on your phone! You may consider taking a complete backup of your phone data or take a backup of all relevant partitions. Below are few links that may help you in backing up:
   – How to backup Android data
   – how to take NANDROID backup on TWRP recovery[/notification]
4. Install the Redmi Note 8 / 8T LineageOS 18.1 ROM file using TWRP recovery or any custom recovery of your choice
   (OR)
   Use ADB Sideload to install the ROM.
   [notification style=”info”]You can use any one of the above mentioned method to install the ROM zip file on the phone.[/notification]
5. Reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
6. Then install the Android 11 GApps package.
   [notification style=”info”]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/notification]
7. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 11 based LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T.

[notification style=”success”]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 11 with LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T.[/notification]

Upgrading LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T (ginkgo):

1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 8 / 8T, Magisk ROOT package to the phone
2. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated ROM for Redmi Note 8 / 8T
3. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
4. Install the Redmi Note 8 / 8T LineageOS 18.1 update, either ADB Sideload.
5. Reboot and see if you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
   [notification style=”success”]- Most Gapps are built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/notification]
6. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T, then Android 11 GApps and then flash it.
   [notification style=”info”]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/notification]
7. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T, then flash the Android 11 root guide.
8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 18.1 on Redmi Note 8 / 8T.

Add-on links for Redmi Note 8 / 8T

– Android 11 GCam
– Google Camera for all ed devices