Download LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7

LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7 is now available to download. This article explains how to install the ROM on Redmi Note 7 with a step-by-step guide.

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

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:
LineageOS 18 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 LuK1337
– Donate to LineageOS project

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF LineageOS 18 FOR Redmi Note 7, WHICH MAY HAVE MANY 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 18 for Redmi Note 7 requires an unlock bootloader on Redmi Note 7, 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 Note 7 LineageOS 18 ROM

 

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Where to download LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7?

• LineageOS 18 Download for Redmi Note 7:
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• Redmi Note 7 TWRP Download (lavender) for this Redmi Note 7 LineageOS 18 ROM
  • How to install TWRP recovery
  • Redmi Note 7 unlock bootloader guide – required to install TWRP recovery
• GApps for Android 11
• How to Root Android 11
• Download 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 on Redmi Note 7?

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””] Following are the two sub-sections of this Redmi Note 7 LineageOS 18 update guide:

1. First time installation of LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7
2. Upgrading LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7 from a previous build of LineageOS 18 ROM

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First time Installation of LineageOS 18 on Redmi Note 7

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ 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. Download and Copy the LineageOS 18 ROM for Redmi Note 7 and a compatible GApps to your phone.
2. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this Redmi Note 7 LineageOS 18 ROM. Make sure to use the TWRP provided in above downloads section or any system-as-root configured TWRP for Redmi Note 7
   [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ 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]
3. 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=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]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[/su_note]
4. Install the Redmi Note 7 LineageOS 18 ROM file using TWRP recovery or any custom recovery of your choice
   (OR)
   Use ADB Sideload to install the ROM.
   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]You can use any one of the above mentioned method to install the ROM zip file on the phone.[/su_note]
5. Reboot into the TWRP recovery again.
6. Then install the Android 11 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]
7. Reboot and Enjoy the Android 11 based LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 11 with LineageOS 18 on Redmi Note 7.[/su_note]

Upgrading LineageOS 18 on Redmi Note 7 (lavender):

1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 18 for Redmi Note 7, Magisk ROOT package to the phone
2. Boot into Recovery to flash the updated ROM for Redmi Note 7
3. Wipe the system partition from the TWRP recovery menu.
4. Install the Redmi Note 7 LineageOS 18 update, either using TWRP recovery or ADB Sideload.
5. Reboot and see if you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
   [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Most Gapps are 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 18 on Redmi Note 7, then download Android 11 GApps and then flash it.
   [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 18 on Redmi Note 7, then flash the Magisk rooting package or follow this Android 11 root guide.
8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 18 on Redmi Note 7.

Add-on links for Redmi Note 7

– GCam for Redmi Note 7
– Android 11 GCam
– Google Camera for all supported devices