Download Install AOSP Android 9.0 Pie update for Xiaomi Mi 5

Xiaomi Mi 5 was launched on February 2016. Here we will discuss the release of Android 9.0 Pie update for Xiaomi Mi 5.

Google finally revealed the next version of Android OS called Android 9.0 Pie. The update is been rolling out to Pixel phones now. The currently supported devices are Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Google announced the Android Pie beta preview earlier this year and includes lots of new features. Google also say’s that the devices that were a part of the Android P developer preview program with brands such as Sony, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Essential, and more along with some Android One phones, will get the Android 9.0 Pie in the fall.

Talking about the specifications, Xiaomi Mi 5 features a 5.15-inches display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB internal memory. The camera on the Xiaomi Mi 5 comes with 16MP and 4MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0). It also has a fingerprint sensor in the front.

When will Xiaomi release Android 9.0 Pie update for Xiaomi Mi 5?

Xiaomi will not support Android 9.0 Pie update for Xiaomi Mi 5, but you can try the custom ROM once the developer build from the Android Pie source code. The developers are working currently to get beta build of Android 9.0 Pie for this device. As soon as the developer release the initial build, we will share it here. Xiaomi has not yet announced the device list and ETA (estimated time of arrival), we will keep the post updating. For all Xiaomi update timeline, you check out the List of Android 9 Pie Supported Xiaomi Devices.

But, now you can try the Custom ROM based on Android Pie on Xiaomi Mi 5.

What’s on Android 9.0 Pie?

Android 9.0 Pie is the 9th iteration and a major update of Google’s Android OS. The new Android Pie brings a couple of design changes to the successor Android Oreo but the most notable one is the gesture-based navigation system. Other features of Android 9 Pie are New Quick Settings UI design, Redesigned volume slider, Advanced Battery with AI Support, Notch Support, Improved Adaptive Brightness, Manual theme selection, Android Dashboard which Google calls Digital Wellbeing, and more other features.

Watch The Android 9.0 Pie Features

Check out the Top 10 Features of Android 9.0 Pie Update

Want to try Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Mi 5?

If you want to enjoy Android 9.0 Pie features, then follow the below guide.

Make sure you have Unlocked Bootloader and installed TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Mi 5.

Pre-requisites:

• Supported on Xiaomi Mi 5
• Charge your phone up to 50% or more.
• Take a complete backup of your phone data [Follow any method]
  • How to Backup Your Android Phone Without ROOT
  • How to Backup Complete Stock or Custom ROM using TWRP recovery
  • Backup Your Android Apps and Data with Titanium Backup
  • How to Backup Your Android Phone Directly to PC with TWRP!!
  • How to Backup Your Data on Android device
  • If you already have TWRP: then you can Create and Restore Nandroid Backup via TWRP
• Do a full data wipe in the stock recovery (this is mandatory, twrp wipe will not work)
• You must unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Mi 5.
• Install the latest TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Mi 5.
• Download the AOSP Android 9.0 Pie. [Thanks to the XDA Recognized Contributor blinoff82]
• Download Android 9.0 Pie Gapps package. [Flash Gapps after rebooting to a system and then back to recovery]

[su_note note_color=”#fee9e9″ text_color=”#000000″]Warning: We are not responsible if you brick your device. Do it at your own risk.[/su_note]

Instructions to Install on Xiaomi Mi 5:

• Move the download AOSP Android 9.0 Pie and Android Pie Gapps to internal storage [root folder]
• Now boot your device into TWRP Recovery.
• Before installing Wipe System Data on TWRP Recovery (DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE)
• Now follow the guide on how to flash custom ROM using TWRP Recovery
• reboot to system, then again recovery and then you can follow the same guide to flash the Gapps file on your phone.
• That’s it! You can reboot your device to enjoy AOSP Android 9.0 Pie Update on Xiaomi Mi 5.

Root Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Mi 5:

We are not responsible if the rooting procedure didn’t work on your phone.

Download and Install SuperSU root on your phone.

If you don’t want SuperSU rooting guide, then you can try Magisk on your phone.

Hope this guide was helpful to install AOSP Android 9.0 Pie update for Xiaomi Mi 5.

Source: XDA