[OFFICIAL] Redmi NOTE 3 CM14.1 (CyanogenMod 14.1) Nougat 7.1 ROM

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Here is the OFFICIAL CyanogenMod 14.1 (CM14.1) for Redmi NOTE 3 (kenzo). You might know that CyanogenMod is now continued as Lineage OS. Stay tuned to the Lineage OS 14.1 Devices list page to get more updates on Lineage OS ROMs. This is an OFFICIAL CyanogenMod 14.1 NIGHTLY update for Redmi NOTE 3. Here are some more Redmi NOTE 3 Nougat ROMs: UNOFFICIAL CM14 for Redmi NOTE 3. In addition to this ROM we have update many OFFICIAL CM14.1 (CyanogenMod 14.1) for many supported devices and many Unofficial CyanogenMod 14/14.1 ROM updates.

DISCLAIMER:
Installing a custom ROM on a the Redmi NOTE 3 may require the bootloader to be unlocked on Redmi NOTE 3 and a Custom Recovery on Redmi NOTE 3, 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 doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. ALSO KNOW THAT THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT BUILD AND CONTAINS MORE BUGS THAN YOU CAN THINK.

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR REDMI NOTE 3 OFFICIAL CM14.1 (CYANOGENMOD 14.1) NOUGAT ROM UPDATE GUIDE:

• Unlocked bootlaoder on Redmi NOTE 3 and TWRP download link for Redmi NOTE 3 (kenzo).

  – here is a guide: How to install TWRP recovery/Cyanogen recovery on Redmi NOTE 3

• ROM download link of OFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 14.1 for Redmi NOTE 3
• CyanogenMod 14.1 GApps download link for Redmi NOTE 3 CM14.1 ROM

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on CM14.1/CyanogenMod 14.1

HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE CM14.1 FOR REDMI NOTE 3 (CYANOGENMOD 14.1) NOUGAT ROM:

1. Follow these steps if you are flashing CM14.1 for Redmi NOTE 3 for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE on BACKUP:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the Nougat GApps and CyanogenMod 14.1 Nougat ROM ZIP to Redmi NOTE 3 (kenzo).
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery.
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

   • First flash the Redmi NOTE 3 CM14.1 ROM ZIP from device.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the CM14.1 Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the CyanogenMod 14.1 Nougat ROM on Redmi NOTE 3 (kenzo).

2. Upgrading from earlier version of Redmi NOTE 3 CM14.1 Nougat ROM:

   • Copy the Redmi NOTE 3 CM14.1 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM14.1 ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then flash the CM14.1 Nougat Google Apps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.0.0_r1 with CyanogenMod 14.1 On Redmi NOTE 3 (codename: kenzo). After this CM14.1 installation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on CM14.1/CyanogenMod 14.1.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Xiaomi Redmi NOTE 3 (kenzo) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

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