So, you want a custom ROM, but you have no idea how they work and you are confused. It’s fine - we’ve all been there. This guide will hopefully help you install one!

[DISCLAIMER]

Installing a Custom ROM is a dangerous process that, if done wrong, can easily turn your phone into a doorstop. Don’t do this if you aren’t comfortable with the occasional instability or odd problem with no solution. Also, banking apps WILL break unless you use some special tools to successfully hide the unlocked and rooted status of your phone from apps.

I am also not responsible for any mistakes you made that I explicitly warned not to.

[DISCLAIMER]

Also, remember to Back up your data BEFORE unlocking

Let’s begin with the tools you will need:

• A computer with ADB Drivers installed - Link to ADB Drivers: Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool (all versions) (androidmtk.com)
• The phone
• A USB cable to connect the two
• Recovery installer - Link to installer: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjFrz9WguuzzheM-q8ggz_TdKa4A6g?e=0LJaG6
• ROM - NEEDS TO BE SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR DEVICE. DO NOT INSTALL A ROM OR RECOVERY NOT FOR YOUR DEVICE.
  • ROM .zip
  • ROM Recovery (Find which one you need)
• Mi Unlock Tool - Link to unlock tool: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjFrz9WguuzzheM8I0eOce9oX-nhmg?e=NftUFK

First, we will need to unlock the phone.

• This will vary UI to UI, so I will share how to do it on MIUI. First, go to Settings>About Phone, then tap the MIUI version button until it says “You are now a developer.”
• Then, go to Settings>Additional Settings>Developer Options, here, scroll down and enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging.
• Open up Mi Unlock Tool and log in, do this now as you won’t be able to later.
• Connect your phone via USB to your laptop and boot into Fastboot by holding down Power button and Volume down.