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LineageOS 18.1 Android[11] ROM for the Redmi Note 4

LineageOS is an Aftermarket firmware free, community-built distribution of Android, designed to improve performance and reliability on your Android stock.is based on an Android Open Source Project which offers many people in the Android community additional contributions. It can be used without having to instal Google apps.

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HavocOS, ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus

ROM OS Version: 11.0 R
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader & Recommended OrangeFox Recovery
Based On: AOSP

Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 02-02-2021

How To Install

First Time Install / Clean Flash

• Unlock Bootloader
• Install TWRP (or) OrangeFox R11 Recovery
• Download the ROM, GApps (Optional), Magisk (Optional) from the links above.
• Wipe Cache, System, Vendor, Data Partitions (format internal storage is not necessary)
• Flash ROM zip
• And Flash GApps zip Reboot to System
• Flash Magisk zipcompatible (optional)
• Reboot and Enjoy.

Changelog

Minor FIx Update

– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 07 March 2021
– Synced kernel with latest Google’s android-4.9 as of 07 March 2021
– Fixed FM Radio from previous build

Security Patch Update

– March security patch
– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 06 March 2021
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 06 March 21
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 06 March 2021
– Fixed poweroffalarm from previous release

Minor Update.

– Fix Sim (Dual) detection for some users
– Translation updates
– PowerOffAlarm fixes

Optimization Update.

– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 27 February 2021
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 27 February 2021
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 27 February 2021
– Launcher: add support for icon packs
– Minor RIL blob update
– Qcom DPM support
– DPM fast dormancy
– Qcom Mwqem feature
– RIL: Enable Power save functionality

Performance Boost Update

– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 16 February 2021
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 16 February 2021
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 16 February 2021
– Switched to full VNDK support
– Restore Bluetooth aptX functionality
– Snap: Add saving to sdcard support
– Snap: minor fixes
– Removed lineageos screen recorder
– Dropped in-built terminal app
– Add Screenshot tile in power menu
– FP: Goodix fingerprint improvements
– Audio: Restored QCOM deepbuffer

Security Patch Update.

– February security patch
– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 05 February 2021
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 05 February 2021
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 05 February 2021

Stability Update

-Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 26 January 2021
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 26 January 2021
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 26 January 2021
– Stability improvements, most noticably:
– Fixed eBPF – (Upload indicator fixed)
– Fixed GPU frequency update
– Increased mic gain

Security Patch Release

– January security patch
– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 07 January 2021
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 07 January 2021
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 07 January 2021
– Update blobs from LA.UM.9.6.2.r1-03600-89xx.0
– Fixed status bar double tap to sleep
– Thermal engine enhancements
– In Call volume fixes
– Rework Power Menu Tile
– Add Data Switch Tile

New Year Release

-Keeping up with upstream, minor fixes and improvements
– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 30 December 2020
– Synced kernel with latest Google’s android-4.9 as of 30 December 2020

New Year Release

security patch
– Minor fixes and stability improvements most noticeably:
– On device wallpapers fixes
– Restore tap to add tiles
– Media codecs fixes
– SELinux fixes
– Fixed ViLTE video decoding
– Updated CarrierConfig
OTA Works

All feature works Now. Amazing build.

– December security patch
– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 13 December 2020
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 13 December 2020
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 13 December 2020
– Lineage18.1
– Fixed ViLTE
– Fixed VoLTE SIM slot switching
– Audio HAL updates
– Other updates & fixes on upstream, most noticeably:
– Google feed integration
– Charging: Vibration switch fix
– Bump Webview version: 87.0.4280.101
– Add support for per app network isolation
– Add per-app cellular data, vpn and wifi restrictions
– Display Styles: Added more icons & color schemes

Stable build

– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 14 November 2020
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 14 November 2020
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 14 November 2020
– Fixed encryption
– Add exFAT support
– Replaced default camera with Snap
– Switched to white flashlight
– Fixed Vulkan API detection
– Advanced power menu
– Partial screenshot
– Add various tiles (Reboot,Sound)

Initial Build

– Initial Release
– November security patch
– Synced latest LineageOS sources as of 04 November 2020
– Synced kernel with latest CAF Tag, Google’s android-4.9 and WLAN Prima as of 04 November 2020
– Merged latest CAF tags as of 04 November 2020
– SELinux Status: Enforcing

Whats working?

Everything! The build is very stable!

Known issues

Nothing that gets in the way of your daily life.