Android 7 & 8 Custom Firmware for Redmi Note 5 (whyred)

LineageOS [N] (14.1) for Redmi Note 5

Android 7.x / Developer by: vasishath, shahan_mik3 / XDA Thread / Android Filehost

AospExtended [AEX] 5.6 STABLE (O) for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: AEX official team / XDA Thread / Android Filehost

AOSIP Official for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: akhilnarang / XDA Thread / Download

Bootleggers ROM OFFICIAL for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: taranhora, Keerten, Thanks To #TeamWhyred, Shekhawat & Mdeejay / XDA Thread / Download

DroidOnTimeOS [DotOS] 2.3 STABLE for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: Simrat singh / XDA Thread / Download

Pixel Experience OFFICIAL ROM for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: jhenrique09 / XDA Thread / Download

POSP OFFICIAL for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: devansh21 / XDA Thread / Download

Cardinal-AOSP for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: Rajahmundry / XDA Thread / Download

CypherOS 6.0.0 Unofficial for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: MIguelNdeCarvalho / XDA Thread / Download

Liquid Remix Unofficial for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: AnkitGourav / XDA Thread / Download

AICP 8.1 ROM for Redmi Note 5

Quality ROM from the old and well-known team of developers. This ROM definitely have it’s own unique style and features. There are a lot of additional settings, it’s translated to many different languages.

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: Shahan_mik3, vasishath / XDA Thread / Download

MoKee Oreo 8.1 ROM for Redmi Note 5

Firmware from the old famous team, is based on Los. The first assembly. For downloading, disable ad blockers. Gaps, root (preferably Magisk) – separately.

Android Oreo Custom ROM build on LOS by a great team of developers. Gapps and Magisk needs to be downloaded.

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: MoKee Team / Changelog / Download

LineageOS 15.1 8.1 OFFICIAL ROM for Redmi Note 5

Download from official website: https://download.lineageos.org/whyred

LineageOS 15.1 UNOFFICIAL 8.1.0 for RN5P / RN5 China

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: vasishath / XDA Thread / Download

AOKP Unofficial ROM for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: felix-development / XDA Thread / Download

Resurrection Remix ROM for Redmi Note 5

Official | Oreo v6.1.0 | Latest update: 06.07.2018

Download from official source: https://sourceforge.net/projects/resurrectionremix-oreo/files/whyred/

XDA Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/ota-resurrection-remix-os-6-0-0-t3777375

How to install Resurrection Remix on Whyred?

1. You must have TWRP Custom Recovery installed.
2. Download Gapps (ARM64, 8.1 Nano / Pico for Oreo).
3. Download Magisk if you need to enable root.
4. Copy Gapps and downloaded ROM archive to phone memory.
5. Boot into TWRP and go to Wipe menu.
6. Select the following partitions: Data, system, cache and Dalvik Cache.
7. Confirm wipe.
8. Go back to main menu and tap on “Install”.
9. Install ROM .zip archive, then .zip with Gapps and Magisk.
10. Reboot your device.

Additional files and patches for Resurrection Remix:

• Gapps: Download
• Magisk: Download
• TWRP Official 3.2.1.0 for Whyred: Download
• Gcam Mod by Arnova: Download
• Gcam Mod by BSG: Download

crDroid Official ROM for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: Ruturaj Kadam / XDA Thread / Download

Nuclea ROM for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.1.0 / Developer by: Simrat singh / XDA Thread / Download

Havoc OS OFFICIAL ROM for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.x.x / Developer by: Ruturaj Kadam / XDA Thread / Download

XenonHD 8.1 UNOFFICIAL for Redmi Note 5

Android 8.1.0 / Developer by: ramesh1686 / XDA Thread / Download

FireHound v4.7 UNOFFICIAL ROM for Whyred

Android 8.1.0 / Developer by: riteshm321 / XDA Thread / Download

Drivers and Tools for Redmi Note 5 (Whyred)

Below we’ve listed all required files if you want to flash custom ROM, backup or restore your Xiaomi MIUI device.

Mi Flash or MIUI ROM Flashing Tool – 2016.08.30.0 | Download

QDLoader HS-USB Driver | 32/64-bit | Download

Platform-tools (adb/fastboot) | r.25.0.4 | Windows | Download

Minimal ADB and Fastboot | 1.4.2 | Download

15 seconds ADB Installer | 1.4.3 | Download

Download TWRP Custom Recovery for Redmi Note 5 (Whyred)

Official TWRP can be downloaded here: https://dl.twrp.me/whyred/

Official Red Wolf Recovery Project (or RWRP) for Whyred can be downloaded here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/recovery-red-wolf-recovery-project-t3766997

TWRP Dark Recovery project also can be found on XDA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/recovery-dark-recovery-project-redmi-t3805791

Just in case here’s the link to different firmware versions for Whyred.

How to flash Custom ROM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Whyred)

Here’s a guide on how you can install custom ROM on Whyred, this exact tutorial works if you’ve got MIUI official ROM on your device and you want to try Lineage or AOSP-based ROMs. Please pay attention that custom ROMs doesn’t have it’s own firmware and because of that it doesn’t make any changes to ARB or modem files. Less chance to get a bricked device.

1. When you flash Custom ROM all personal data will be deleted, so if you need to save something to save, then use ® Titanium Backup or any other similar app. If you want to do backup in TWRP, make sure you’ve removed all passwords and screen locks.
2. Download the ROM you want to install, Gapps (according to the Android version you’ll be installing).
3. Now we’ll boot into TWRP Custom Recovery and make complete wipes of the system (system, data, internal memory, cache’s), after wipe reboot into TWRP and make data format (we’ll do this to decrypt data, because by default it is encrypted), reboot once again. If you’re installing Custom ROM version which is built on LOS, then you don’t need to do data formatting.
4. After all the actions above we’ll have a completely clear device and now we can proceed with Custom ROM, Gapps installations etc.
5. First of all you’ll need to install Custom ROM. In the TWRP main menu tap on “Install”, add .zip archive with ROM files, then include root patches and Gapps if necessary. Confirm installation with swipe.
6. Now we wait 5-10 minutes until the installation is completed. Your device will automatically reboots into new system.

Additional information for LOS based Custom ROMs

In regarding with new Google requests and LineageOS team, the LOS based ROMs can now be installed only on encrypted data partition. If you updating from official MIUI ROM, then simply install LOS based ROM without data partition decryption.

If you already have data partition with decryption, then you can try installing official MIUI ROM on your device or encrypt it in settings if you can, just go to “Settings” > “Security” > “Encrypt data”.

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Download Google Camera for Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)

You must have root enabled on your device to continue!

1. Open your favorite file manager application with root feature.
2. Go to “/system” folder and find build.prop file.
3. Open this file with inbuilt text editor and add the following line:

   persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1

4. Save changes to “build.prop” file, copy downloaded Gcam mod to “/system/priv-app” folder and setup the following permissions to use the mod as system application: rw-r–r–
   • Otherwise you can simply install like the normal app, but don’t forget to reboot your phone firstly.
5. If you’ve installed modification as system app, you’ll need to reboot your device after you’ve copied the file to “/system/priv-app”.

Original sources: BSG Mod XDA Thread | Arnova Mod XDA Thread

Download mods:

BSG: MGC_5.2.022_FINAL_1.0.apk

Arnova: GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7-Final.apk

Also check out the collection of Redmi Note 5 Pro Camera modifications on XDA.

How to enable video recording in 4k on Redmi Note 5 Pro?

1. Download and install Open Camera
2. Open Open Camera
3. Go to “Camera settings” by taping on the corresponding icon.
4. Go to “Video settings” > “Resolution” > and select “4k Ultra HD”
5. Done!

Download: Open Camera v1.43.3

Here’s another method which required root and advanced file manager, Root Explorer for example.

1. Open Root Explorer
2. Go to “/system/etc/device_features/” folder.
3. Open “whyred.xml” with text editor.
4. Find this line “support_camera_4k_quality” and change value from “false” to “true”.
5. Reboot your phone.
6. If everything was right, you should now see 4K option in the camera settings.

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In this post we will not only list the Custom ROMs with download links, but also cover a few other important things you should know and be aware about. For example you’ll find firmware installation guides, TWRP and root. In the end you will find out how you can install Gcam module, how to activate 4k camera and how to setup a custom boot logo on Redmi Note 5 Pro as well. I really hope some will find this post useful.

Android Custom Firmware for Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)

First let’s start with covering the most interesting features of Redmi Note 5 Pro itself.

Far and away one of the most impressive and innovative new smart phones to be released in the last decade or so, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is turning heads left and right in India (and abroad) – and for good reason!

Featuring jaw-dropping industrial design, some of the best cameras to ever find their way into a smart phone, intelligent software designed to improve your life without ever getting in the way, and a whole host of other technical engineering marvels packed into a slim and compact form factor, you’d have to be at least a little bit crazy not to consider the Redmi Note 5 Pro as your new Android flagship phone.

Right out of the gate, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the latest snapdragon processor, the snapdragon 636.

This is the first phone on the planet to feature this processor. An octa-core processor that improves performance of your phone by upwards of 40% over previous generations, this is quite the brain to be driving your device forward into the future.

You’ll also enjoy incredible battery life with the Redmi Note 5 Pro, too. That’s thanks to new lithium-ion technology that allows for the 4000mAH battery to power the 5.99in FHD+ display for a day (and longer) on a single charge – while getting you back to a full battery from a dead one in less than 45 minutes!

Jaw-dropping cameras – in back AND up front

The cameras in this smartphone are like nothing that’s ever been offered before.

On the back of the camera, a 12MP and 5MP dual camera setup guarantees you get the highest quality picture possible when shooting photos or quick videos with your phone. And up front, you’ll find a new 20MP selfie camera from the folks at Sony – a game changer in every sense of the word!

Designed with India in mind

At the end of the day, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has been designed and engineered for use in India above all else.

This is a smart, intuitive, and specifically designed phone that dovetails nicely with modern life in India today – but is also as close to a “future proof” phone as you’re likely to find in this part of the world, too!

Redmi Note 5 Pro Android 8 Custom ROMs

MoKee Oreo 8.1

High rated custom firmware based on LineageOS. This is the first build for Redmi Note 5 Pro. Gapps and root (magisk) is not included and should be installed separately. Some users reporting that it is required to install GSI Project Treble images after flashing MoKee ROM in order to fix WiFi and automatic brightness issues.

Download ROM | Changelog

LineageOS 15.1

Original source: XDA Thread | RN5P INDIA/RN5 CHINA/GLOBAL

Download from Android Filehost

Resurrection Remix ROM

Official Release | Android Oreo v6.0.0 | Source: GitHub | XDA Thread

Here’s an official version of Resurrection Remix ROM for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (wayred). Official source link is here.

How to flash Resurrection Remix on Redmi Note 5 Pro?

1. You must have TWRP Custom Recovery installed.
2. Download Gapps for Oreo (ARM64, 8.1) & Magisk app for root (optional).
3. Copy downloaded files together with downloaded ROM to phone memory.
4. Boot into TWRP Custom Recovery.
5. Wipe the following partitions “Data”, “System”, “Cache” and “Dalvik Cache”.
6. Confirm wipe with right swipe.
7. Now go back to main menu and press “Install”.
8. Firstly you’ll need to flash ROM .zip archive and then Gapps and Magisk.
9. Reboot into system.

If you’ll need to update from the previous version, then do the same steps above except in the step 5 don’t wipe “Data” partition, select only “System”, “Cache” and “Dalvik Cache”

Download ROM | TWRP

AospExtended AEX

AospExtended [AEX] 5.5 STABLE | Developed by AEX official team | XDA Thread

Download ROM

crDroid Android 8.1 v4.3

Google Plus Community | Download link

dotOs ROM for Whyred

Unofficial | XDA Thread

First build of dotOs ROM for Redmi Note 5 Pro, based on AOSP. It have some bugs, so I’ll recommend to wait for the next releases. Some of the current issues can be fixed by flashing a new kernel update.

Download ROM

Redmi Note 5 Pro Android 7 Custom ROMs

LineageOS Nougat (14.1)

Developed by vasishath, shahan_mik3 | XDA Thread

Download ROM

How to flash custom ROM on Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)

Here’s a short tutorial on how to do all required steps and flash custom ROM on your phone. We will start with system backup via TWRP Custom Recovery. Remember to remove all security passwords before doing full backup. If you don’t remove passwords, you won’t be able to restore the backup.

1. Boot into TWRP Custom Recovery and go to “Backup” menu.
2. For a normal backup you can select “System”, “Data”, “Boot” and “Vendor” partitions.
3. Select a location and put a password if you want to.
4. Continue with swipe and wait until backup is fully completed.

To restore the previously saved backup you’ll need to do the same steps but in reverse order. To restore broken firmware you need to select the following partitions (“System”, “Data”, “Boot” and “Vendor”, other partitions might cause errors). If you can restore the backup because of the lost password, use this patch: Reset_key_password.zip

Custom ROM Flashing Guide

1. Boot into TWRP Custom Recovery and go to “Wipe” menu, select the “Dalvik/ART Cache”, “System”, “Data”, “Cache” and Vendor partitions. Swipe to confirm.
2. Go back to main menu, select “Reboot” and reboot into “Recovery” mode.
3. If you’re using memory card, it’s recommended to delete “Android”, “Lost.Dir” and “MIUI” folder using the TWRP file manager.
4. Go back to TWRP main menu again and tap on “Install” button, locate downloaded ROM file, optionally add Gapps (you should install Gapps before the first startup), root and patches.
5. After you’ve added all required files continue with install.
6. Wait until installation is completed.

How to update Custom ROM

If you’ve got the same ROM installed and you’ll need to update it to the new version, wipes aren’t required. If you still want to wipe some data, just do this with Cache partition. After the update all system changes will be gone (SuperSu, system patches and custom kernel), while other data and files (including Gapps and Magisk) will remain.

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