Now you can Update Xiaomi Mi 5 to Android 8.0 Oreo by installing an unofficial Lineage OS 15 ROM. Recently Google released the official Android 8.0 Oreo Update for Pixel and Nexus Devices and Android Oreo Source code. Now developers already start working on building a ROM based on Oreo and now first Lineage OS 15 for Xiaomi Mi 5 is available for download. If you want to taste Android 8.0 Oreo ROM on Xiaomi Mi 5 then follow our guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Xiaomi Mi 5.

XDA Recognized Developer bgcngm released the initial build of Lineage OS 15 ROM for Xiaomi Mi 5 and the ROM is stable enough to use as daily driver. The ROM comes with many Android Oreo features and may contain some bugs. You need to be rooted, and TWRP installed on your device to use this ROM. Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Mi 5 from below.

Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Xiaomi Mi 5 [Lineage OS 15 ROM]

The ROM is an initial Android Oreo build for Xiaomi Mi 5 and missing many features but it’s improved with time, but the good news is you can experience Android Oreo on Mi 5. The Xiaomi Mi 5 Android Oreo ROM brings all Android Oreo features to your device. Download Android 8.0 Oreo on Xiaomi Mi 5 from below and Update Xiaomi Mi 5 to Android Oreo manually.

Not Working/Bugs-

  • Camera (and flashlight)
  • VoLTE

Note:- 

  • This ROM is work on Xiaomi Mi 5. Don’t try this on any other device.
  • The ROM is an initial Oreo build and contains bugs.
  • Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
  • It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
  • Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Download Lineage OS 15 ROM for Xiaomi Mi 5

  • Download LineageOS 15 ROM for Mi 5 Gemini – Download (Development Page)
  • Lineage OS 15 Gapps For Xiaomi Mi 5 – Download
  • Magisk for Xiaomi Mi 5 – Download

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Xiaomi Mi 5

  1. First, download and install a custom recovery. If you already had a custom recovery installed on your device then skip this step.
  2. Download Andriod 8.0 ROM and Gapps from above and save it on your device.
  3. Now Boot your device into Recovery mode.
  4. Now in TWRP, create a Nandroid backup (Recommended) of your device for safer side, if anything goes wrong.
  5. Now do a Factory Reset by Goto Wipe>Advanced Wipe>Select Wipe cache, Dalvik cache, System, and data and swipe to confirm it.
  6. Now, Go to Install and locate the ROM zip file & swipe to Install the ROM file. After the process completes, Flash the GApps zip file.
  7. Now wipe cache & Dalvik cache again and Reboot your device.
  8. Done!

This is the complete guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Xiaomi Mi 5. Let us know how’s your experience with Lineage OS 15 update for Xiaomi Mi 5 by comments below. Stay connected with us via FacebookTwitter, and Google Plus to read more such helpful posts.

Author

Sumit is a Tech and Gadget freak and loves writing about Android and iOS, his favourite past time is playing video games.

Write A Comment