Download LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2

Download LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2

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  • September 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM #99294
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    LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2 is now available to download and install from a developer build. This article explains how to install Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 ROM based on Android 10, with a step-by-step guide.

    This Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 build is brought to you by developer nicknitewolf.

    Follow the links to get other Android 10 builds such as: LineageOS 17.1 / 17 and Android 10 Download for supported devices.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

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

    Download LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2

    [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF LineageOS 17 FOR Redmi 2, WHICH MAY HAVE SOME MINOR BUGS.
    MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA OF YOUR PHONE AND KEEP IT IN YOUR MIND THAT YOU ARE FLASHING AT YOUR OWN RISK.[/su_note]

    [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2 requires an unlock bootloader on Redmi 2, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider 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.[/su_note]

    Status of the Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 Android 10 custom ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Almost everything
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – VoLTE

    REQUIRED GUIDES AND DOWNLOADS OF LineageOS 17 FOR Redmi 2:

    HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 Android 10 CUSTOM ROM:

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
    Following are the two sub-sections of this Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 update guide:

    1. First time installation of LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2
    2. Upgrading LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2 from a previous build of LineageOS 17 ROM

    [/su_note]

    Download and Install LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2 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. Make sure your device is running on the recommended stock firmware. If not, download and update it.
    2. Download and Copy the LineageOS 17 ROM for Redmi 2 and the GApps for LineageOS 17 to your phone.
    3. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 Android 10 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 and proceed ahead.[/su_note]
    4. Wipe the data partition, Cache 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]

    5. Install the Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    6. Reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
    7. Then install the LineageOS 17 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]
    8. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 10 based LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2.

    Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2 (wt88047):

    1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2, LineageOS 17 GApps and/or Magisk ROOT package to the phone
    2. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated LineageOS 17 for Redmi 2
    3. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
    4. Install the Redmi 2 LineageOS 17 update.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    5. 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]
    6. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 17 on Redmi 2, 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]
    7. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 17 on Redmi 2, 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 Root LineageOS 17[/su_note]
    8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 17 on Redmi 2.

    [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 10 with LineageOS 17 on Redmi 2.[/su_note]

    Some Screenshots of LineageOS 17

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    After installing LineageOS 17 on Redmi 2 you may want to install Google Camera (GCam) or enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    – How Root LineageOS 17

    Where to Download Google Camera for Redmi 2 LineageOS 17?

    GCam 7.2 and GCam 7.0 are compatible with LineageOS 17 or any Android 10 ROM in general.
    In case you won’t get your device in the above lists, you can always look into the big list of GCam for Android 10 (this page contains a huge list of GCam for all available devices)

    [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 Zip to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Redmi 2 (wt88047) LineageOS forum For other Android 10, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.
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