Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in February this year, and recently, the company announced that it will soon roll out the MIUI 10 ROM in to select number of phones, including the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The best thing about Xiaomi phones -- which run on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC -- is the availability of numerous custom ROMs allowing users to opt out of MIUI atop Android OS. Now, LineageOS 15.1 has also been made available officially for the Redmi Note 5 ProWhere to buy
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LineageOS 15.1 version is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and includes features such as picture-in-picture mode, Autofill apps, notification channels/snoozing, and native support for theming. The latest ROM also brings features like Privacy Guard, Live Display, Button/Gesture customization, and stock apps such as the Eleven Music Player and Snap Camera. To install the update on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProWhere to buy 15996 289 299 devices, users have to first download TWRP which is a mandatory tool to install a custom ROM. You can download the official LineageOS version 15.1 and TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro here.
To recap, Xiaomi launched the Redmi in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and the Face Unlock feature. It comes in a 4GB RAM/32GB ROM model and also a 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage variant. The device features a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display with a 2160 x 1080p resolution. In the camera department, it is equipped with a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup with f/2.2 aperture lens and f/2.0 aperture respectively on the back. On the front, it has a 20MP sensor with Selfie-light and Beautify 4.0 feature. It features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and is backed by a 4000mAh battery.