Since you will not be receiving anymore official updates to your Redmi Mi 4c you can manually install the unofficial version of LineageOS 15 based on Android Oreo 8.0 on your device to experience the latest version of Android. Google launched the Android Oreo update last month with some interesting features like the picture in picture mode, lockscreen shortcuts and app notification badges. You can check out our post > List of the devices which will get official Android 8.0 update | Android Oreo The ROM is developed by Demon000 and he has posted the links to the ROM on the XDA forums for Redmi Mi 4c. However, the ROM is not an official version of LineageOS and it is still in the initial stages of development. So, some features may not work as intended and you might also encounter some bugs and here and there. So it is advisable not to use this as a daily driver till an official build releases. Update Redmi Mi 4c To Android 8.0 Oreo via LineageOs 15. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”760″ size=”16″ bg_color=”#095689″ txt_color=”#ffffff”] Full ROM List > List Of Best Custom ROMs For Xiaomi Mi 4C | Android Oreo and Nougat [/mks_pullquote]
PRE-REQUISITES
This guide is only for the Xiaomi Redmi Mi 4c. A complete android backup of your device is recommended, in case something goes wrong.Guide How To Create & Restore Nandroid Backup On Android Devices Make sure your device is charged at least up to 60%, to prevent unexpected shutdowns in the process. TWRP or CWM must be installed on your android device. Download ADB and Fastboot for your device.
DISCLAIMER
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Downloads
Download Android 8.0 LineageOS 15 for Xiaomi Redmi Mi 4c > Download Download Official GApps For Lineage OS 15 ROMs Download latest Magisk v13.5 supports Android Oreo | Android 8.0 (If you want root access)
How To Install LineageOS 15 On Xiaomi Redmi Mi 4c | Android 8.0 Oreo
Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery installed. First, download the files from the above link. Now transfer the downloaded files to the internal storage of your device. Now reboot to the TWRP recovery by holding your power and volume down buttons together for a few seconds. Take a backup by selecting the option from the home screen and then your data and cache from the recovery menu.
Once the flashing process is completed, reboot your phone and you will be booted into Android Oreo 8.0.
If you have any doubts regarding this process, feel free to comment below.
