Download Lineage OS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite

LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite is now available to download and install from an unofficial build. This article explains how to install LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite which is based on Android 10, with a step-by-step guide.

Follow the links to get other Android 10 builds such as: LineageOS 17.1 Download and Android 10 Download for supported devices.
 

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to LineageOS project:
– Donate to LineageOS project

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
This is an initial build of LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite, which may have many bugs.
Make sure to backup all important data of your phone.
Keep in mind that 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.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite requires an unlock bootloader on Mi 8 Lite, which will VOID your warranty but anyway the warranty is gone for your Mi 8 Lite. ;)
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What is working on this LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite?

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Where to Download LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite?

Below are some download links and other guides which are required to install LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite.

• ROM Download link of Mi 8 Lite LineageOS 17.1
• Mi 8 Lite TWRP recovery Download for this Mi 8 Lite LineageOS 17.1 ROM (To flash this ROM you need TWRP 3.3.1.0 or newer)
  • How to install recovery
  • Mi 8 Lite unlock bootloader guide – required to install TWRP recovery
• GApps for LineageOS 17.1
• How to Root LineageOS 17.1
• Download ADB to sideload the ROM
  – 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
  – Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – ADB Fastboot for Linux and MAC

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How to Install LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite?

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Following are the two sub-sections of this Mi 8 Lite LineageOS 17.1 update guide:

1. First time installation of LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite
2. Upgrading LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite from a previous build of LineageOS 17.1 ROM

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Download and Install LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite for the first time:

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This ROM update process requires few guides to be followed and few files to be downloaded. Everything referred in the below guide is provided in the above downloads section.[/su_note]

1. Boot into the TWRP Recovery to install this Mi 8 Lite LineageOS 17.1 Android 10 based custom ROM.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- By now your phone must have an unlocked bootloader to proceed with other steps. If not, unlock the bootloader first, install a TWRP and proceed ahead.[/su_note]
2. Wipe the data partition, Cache partition, vendor partition and system partition.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider taking a complete backup of your phone data or take a backup of all relevant partitions.
   – How to backup data on Android
   – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file for Mi 8 Lite.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to do ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Once done, reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
5. Then install the LineageOS 17.1 GApps package.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 10 based LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite.

Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite (olive):

1. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated LineageOS 17.1 for Mi 8 Lite
2. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
3. ADB Sideload the LineageOS 17.1 zip file for Mi 8 Lite.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to do ADB sideload using TWRP[/su_note]
4. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
   [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/su_note]
5. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite, then flash the GApps.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
6. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to ROOT LineageOS 17.1[/su_note]
7. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 10 with LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite.[/su_note]

After installing LineageOS 17.1 on Mi 8 Lite you may want to install Google Camera (GCam) or enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
– How to Root LineageOS 17.1

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

Where to Download Google Camera for Mi 8 Lite LineageOS 17.1?

GCam 7.0 and later versions are compatible with LineageOS 17.1 or any Android 10 ROM in general.
You can always look into the big list of GCam APK download for compatible phones