Download and Install Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Nitrogen OS]

Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Nitrogen OS]

Android 8.1 Oreo for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is now available to download via custom ROM. The Ravi7738 XDA senior member for Nitrogen OS ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo builds. In this article, we will guide you on how to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is budget-friendly smartphones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is packed with a 5.5-inch Gorilla Glass Scratch Resistant display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at 403 PPI and 3GB of RAM with Snapdragon 650 chipset and Non-removable Li-Ion 4050 mAh battery.

Android 8.1 Oreo is currently available only for Google device users. Developers do require time to roll out the Android Oreo update for all the other android phones. Nitrogen OS (Android 8.1 Oreo) lets the users of the Android phone enjoy the experience Android 8.1 Oreo until it is made available on air. Besides, Nitrogen OS based on Android 8.1 Oreo comes with additional functionalities that make it unique. Check the below guide to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

Android 8.1 Oreo Features:

1. Background limits:

The apps which are running in backgrounds consume resources like Ram, Memory which reduces the performance of the device. Therefore to improve the user experience Android 8.0 Oreo comes with Background Limit Feature which ultimately minimizes the background activity in the apps you use least.

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2. Picture-in-Picture:

This feature allows the user to do multitasking very easily. It lets you keep for example Facebook in a floating window while reading emails or doing any other task.

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3. Notification Channels and Dots:

This new feature allows you to see new notification faster and easily clear by swiping away. By this feature, you can see a small dot in the corner of the app icon to let you know about the notification.

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4. Autofill APIs:

Previously auto fill option comes with chrome only but this autofill feature work outside the chrome also. This means with your permission auto fill will remember your logins for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc Which helps in reducing the login time.

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5. Adaptive icons:

This feature helps you to display a variety of shapes across different models. Ultimately the developer will provide a “full-Bleed square-shaped” icon.

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6. Better Keyword Navigation:

In Android 8.0 Oreo, you will get an optimized navigation bar and you can manually add the fourth icon in the navigation menu. You have to provide a proper key code for the navigation buttons to work.

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7. Wide color Gamut imaging apps:

By this Feature, you can display the app in wide color gamut modes unless your device marks it as supported. Such profiles include Pro photo RGB and DCI-P3 in professional imaging and video applications.

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8. Better Audio:

Android 8.0 Oreo provides a number of new options to improve audio performance. The volume shaper option is added for fade in and fades out of the audio. The new delayed focus gains enable apps to wait for focus before commencing playback. It also comes with some better playback options.

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9. Camera app Improvements:

Some features are added to improve the camera such as double tap feature lets you quickly zoom. It also comes with an added button camera recording. This time user doesn’t have to swipe for the camcorder option.

Pre-Requisites:

• Backup your device data.
• Follow this guide carefully or else it may lead to brick your device.
• Maintain at least 50-60% of charging to prevent accidental shutdown.
• Unlock Bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

How To Unlock Bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

• Install TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

How To Install TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Downloads

Nitrogen OS for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Android 8.1 Oreo)

Gapps for Android 8.1 Oreo

Steps to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Nitrogen OS]

• Download  Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Transfer both files to your device.
• Reboot your device into TWRP Recovery.
  1. Switch off your device.
  2. Press and hold “Volume down + Power” buttons until you see anything on the screen.
• Backup your device via nandroid backup (Follow the guide in the link below).

How To Create & Restore Nandroid Backup On Android Devices

• Follow the below guide to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

Install Nitrogen OS on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

• After Flashing the ROM, flash the GApps.

Install Android 8.1 Oreo GApps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Android 8.1 Oreo as a whole thereby, is a complete package and even more. It provides the users to enjoy the features of Android 8.1 Oreo. The best part is, it has additional features besides the ones similar to that of Android 8.1 Oreo. So, install and enjoy the Android 8.1 Oreo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

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