How to Install BlissROMs on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro based on Android 11 R

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro (codename: violet) launched in January 2019. The phone came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie. This guide outlines the steps to install the BlissROMs on Redmi Note 7 Pro, based on Android 11 R. Taking the help of the Android open-source nature, there’s a lot of custom development going on at this time. Recently we saw the support of Lineage OS 18.1 for a wide range of devices. And now another pretty solid name in the custom ROM community, BlissROMs is expanding its domain. In this regard, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has also been added to their list of supported devices for their Android 11 R based ROM.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset coupled with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. It also supports an external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie under MIUI 10 and backed by a 4000 mAh battery (Non-removable).As far as the camera concerned, the device has a Dual-camera setup with 48MP + 5MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with an 13MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4G-VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. etc. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro come with a rear fingerprint sensor feature.

BlissROMs for Redmi Note 7 Pro

BlissROMs comes with a wide selection of customization options from around the Android community. Apart from that, it has also added some of its own unique features to the ROM. The stable build of this ROM is based on Android 11 and brings with itself all the goodies that the said Android build has. Apart from there, you also get some Bliss exclusive features. Before you check out the steps to install BlissROMs on Redmi Note 7 Pro, let us first have a look at new feautres in Android 11.

Android 11 and It’s Features:

Well, Android 11, Google’s 11th iteration looks similar to Android 10 but with a handful of new features and changes. The update brings notification history, Chat bubbles, Conversation notifications, screen recorder, new media controls, smart device controls, one-time permission, improved dark theme with the scheduling system, app suggestions, wireless android auto, and many more. For more, check out our article Android 11 supported list, Android 11 Custom ROM list, best Android 11 features, and many more.

Now let us check the instructions to install the BlissROMs on your Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Steps to Install BlissROMs on Redmi Note 7 Pro

Now you are very much acquainted with the features of this custom ROM as well as the Android 11 R. So let’s check out the instructions to install it on Redmi Note 7 Pro. But before you do so make sure to go through the requirements section and double-check that your device qualifies all of them.

Prerequisites

1. Required Drivers: Download Xiaomi USB Drivers
2. Create a complete backup of your Redmi Note 7 Pro before proceeding ahead.
3. Download Android SDK and Platform Tools on your PC.
4. Next up, your device’s bootloader should also be unlocked. If it isn’t, then take help of our guide to unlocking the bootloader of Redmi Note 7 Pro.
5. Download the BlissROMs for Redmi Note 7 Pro: Download ROM
6. The ROM doesn’t come preloaded with Google Apps. For that, you need to flash the GApps Package. So download it right away and transfer it to your device. It is recommended that you download the Nano package.
7. Also, download the TWRP Recovery for Redmi Note 7 Pro.
8. If you want to root as well (optional), then download the latest Magisk zip and Magisk Manager as well.

Instructions to Install BlissROMs on Redmi Note 7 Pro

1. Place the downloaded recovery (the IMG file) inside the platform-tools folder of Android SDK. On the other hand, move the TWRP zip file to your device. Make sure to rename the recovery zip and image files to just twrp. The complete names will hence be twrp.zip and twrp.img.
2. Now boot your device to fastboot mode using the device-specific hardware key combinations. Connect your device to PC via USB cable. Make sure the ROM, GApps file and the TWRP Recovery ZIP file has been transferred to your device.
3. Inside the platform-tools folder, type in cmd in the address bar and hit Enter. This should open the Command Prompt. Enter the below code to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:

   fastboot boot twrp.img

4. Once your device boots to TWRP Recovery, perform a full factory reset and wipe the Dalvik Cache as well.
5. Go to Install and select the BlissROMs file. Perform a right swipe to flash it.
6. Next up, if you wish to retain the TWRP Recovery as well, flash the twrp.zip file.
7. Head over to Reboot and tap Recovery. The device will now boot to TWRP Recovery.
8. Now head over to Install, select the GApps file and flash it.
9. Finally, if you want to root your device, flash the Magisk ZIP file as well (optional).
   
10. Once the files have been flashed, tap on Reboot and select System. Your device will be booted to the newly installed OS! The first boot will take time, so please wait for around 10 minutes.

Important Points

Inside TWRP, go to Wipe and tap on Factory Reset. This is required since you are coming from the stock firmware. On the other hand, if your device is encrypted, you will have to wipe the Data partition as well. Doing so will wipe your Internal Storage, so make sure to have a backup beforehand.

Conclusion

With that, we conclude this guide on how to install BlissROMs on your Redmi Note 7 Pro, based on Android 11. Do share your experiences about this ROM in the comments section below, once you have successfully flashed it. Likewise, there are some handy iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks that deserves your attention.