Install official Lineage OS 14.1 on Xiaomi Mi MIX [Android 7.1.2 Nougat]

In this guide you would be able to download and install official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Xiaomi Mi MIX. The ROM is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat the latest version of Android available till date, further you would love to hang around the latest Nougat eye catching features. The Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Xiaomi Mi MIX is not much different from the CM14.1 ROM because Lineage OS is currently running on the same CM source code.

Just follow the guide below to install Android 7.1.2 Nougat based Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Xiaomi Mi MIX. The process is very simple if you have a pre-install custom recovery on your device, we also mentioned the guide to install TWRP recovery on your device as well. If you are new to process then we recommend you to pay attention on the whole process care-fully and follow the instructions as mentioned.

Process to flash official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Xiaomi Mi MIX

Some pre-requisites before you begin:

Your device battery should be in good health (70%) to avoid the shutting down while in flashing process.

A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t, follow this guide to install it.

Create a Nandroid back up of important data including complete System with all apps and messages, follow this guide to create a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery.

Upgrade latest USB drivers for Xiaomi on PC. Download them here [For a stable PC-phone connection].

Downloads section:

Download Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for ‘lithium’ Xiaomi Mi MIX

Download Lineage OS 14.1/Android 7.1.x Google Apps

Now transfer both file on your device storage.

Install Section.

• Turn off your device and reboot into TWRP recovery.
• Once your device boots into recovery mode then follow this guide to flash official Lineage OS 14.1 on your Xiaomi Mi MIX via TWRP recovery.

Solution to a failed boot issue.

Follow this guide to solve the bootloop issue. [If you think your device stuck at boot animation for quite a long time]

See also: How to enable root access for Apps on Lineage OS ROM

That’s it! We hope this guide helped you. Give us your feedback about official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your Xiaomi Mi MIX and stay tuned for more updates.