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If custom ROMs for your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco device can breathe new life into your smartphone by improving performance, adding new features, and giving you a personalized experience, here’s an easy guide to help you through the process in 2024(Install Custom Rom).

Here’s your step-by-step guide:

 

  1. Prepare Your Device
    Before starting, make sure your device is ready:

    • Backup Your Data: Save important photos, videos, and documents. Use cloud storage services or transfer data to a computer.
    • Enable USB Debugging: Go to Settings > About phone > Build number (tap seven times to unlock Developer options), then enable USB debugging in Developer options.
    Image of phone backing up data
  2. Unlock the Bootloader
    An unlocked bootloader is necessary for installing a custom ROM:

    • Create a Xiaomi Account: Ensure your account is linked to your phone number.
    • Enable OEM Unlocking: Go to Developer options, and turn on OEM unlocking.
    • Use Mi Unlock Tool: Download this tool to your PC, connect your device in Fastboot mode (hold Volume Down + Power button), and follow the instructions. The process may take a few days.
    Image of Xiaomi's Mi Unlock Tool
  3. Flash a Custom Recovery
    A custom recovery like TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is required:

    • Download TWRP: Get the appropriate TWRP image for your device model.
    • Install TWRP: Boot your device into Fastboot mode, connect to the PC, and run the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.
    Image of TWRP custom recovery tool
  4. Download the Custom ROM
    Pick a ROM based on your needs. Common choices include LineageOS, Pixel Experience, or Xiaomi.eu:

    • Download the ROM: Save the ROM zip file to your device’s internal storage.
    • Download GApps: If the ROM doesn’t include Google Apps, get the correct GApps package.
    Image of list of custom ROMs for Xiaomi devices
  5. Flash the Custom ROM
    Now it’s time to install the ROM:

    • Boot into TWRP: Power off and reboot into recovery mode (hold Volume Up + Power button).
    • Wipe Data: In TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Data, and Cache, then swipe to confirm.
    • Install the ROM: Go to Install, choose the ROM zip, and swipe to confirm the flash.
    • Install GApps: Repeat the process to install the GApps package if necessary.
    Image of phone installing a custom ROM
  6. Reboot and Enjoy
    Once installation is complete:

    • Reboot System: Go back to TWRP’s main menu and select Reboot > System.
    • Set Up: Follow the on-screen setup instructions for your new custom ROM.

Tips and Warnings

 

  • Ensure your device has at least 50% battery before starting.
  • Carefully follow the ROM developers’ instructions.
  • There’s always a risk of bricking your device, so proceed with caution.

By following these steps, you can install a custom ROM on your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco device and experience enhanced performance. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Source : Xiaomi

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