Xiaomi introduced the Note series back in 2015 with the Mi Note smartphone. It was a much needed refreshed look from the mainstream polycarbonate devices that the company was going for. This was later upgraded and launched as Mi Note Pro in a few months, upgrading the RAM to 4GB (from 3GB on Mi Note), and processor from Snapdragon 801 to 810. While next year, in 2016, Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 follow up on Mi Note and Mi Note Pro.

Xiaomi likes to use a custom skinned version of Android, which is not necessarily a bad thing, however, it takes away from the stock UI. Most users do prefer the custom skinned version as it adds a few additional features, but, if you are looking for an alternate ROM, then the LineageOS is a great option to consider.

Besides, the new LineageOS 15.0 is also available for the Mi Note Pro and this is based on Android 8.0 Oreo update, which is currently the latest version of software out right now.

And considering the fact that Xiaomi usually takes time to update its smartphones, this could be your best bet to run Android Oreo right now. Just like all the new versions of Android, this one also brings a few new visual changes.

Do make a note that this particular version of the software is not official yet and hence, be advised that you may experience minor hiccups ever so often. But it is also worth noting that this software has been made available to a handful of other Xiaomi smartphone as well, like the Mi 5s and the Mi 5s Plus.

For a full device list of Android smartphones and tablets for which the LineageOS 15.0 ROM based on Android 8.0 is available, check out the link right below.

‘LineageOS 15.0 ROM device list, downloads and Gapps‘

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro LineageOS 15.0 ROM [Android 8.0 Oreo]

Compatibility and Warning

This ROM is only compatible with Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. Do not try this on any other device as you may end up bricking it.

Warning: Do not try anything given on this page if you are not entirely aware of what you are doing. In case any damage occurs, we won’t be held responsible.

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How to Install the LineageOS 15.0 on Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

Note: You need to have TWRP recovery installed on your device for this. In case you do not have it, download the TWRP recovery for Xiaomi Mi Note Pro here, and install it using the guide here.

  1. Download and transfer the Lineage OS ROM zip file and Gapps file that you downloaded above to your Mi Note Pro.
  2. Boot your smartphone into TWRP recovery.
  3. Select Wipe from TWRP main menu and do a Swipe to Factory Reset on the bottom of the screen. [Clean install is recommended, wipe everything except internal storage.]
  4. Go back to TWRP main menu, tap on Install and select the Lineage OS .zip file that you transferred to your Mi Note Pro in Step 1.
  5. After selecting the .zip file, do Swipe to Confirm Flash on the bottom of the screen to begin the custom ROM installation process. This may take some time.
  6. Once your ROM is successfully flashed, you’ll see Wipe cache/dalvik option, select it and then do Swipe to wipe on bottom of screen.
  7. Now, install the Gapps file the same way you installed the ROM file.
  8. After flashing both Lineage OS and Gapps, reboot your smartphone.

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