Mi-A1-custom-rom

This is a guide to install custom rom for a friend ;) I am not responsible if you start a nuclear war or kill animals by installing this rom Start taking responsibility for your own sh$t

Step 1

If (developer options not enabled)
{
  1. Go to settings -> system -> aboutphone
  2. Tap build number 7 times
  3. You will now see developer options under system
}
else
{
  1.Go to settings -> system -> developer options
}

Step 2

In developer options

1. Enable oem unlock
2. Enable usb debugging

Step 3

1. Download Minimal adb and fastboot from this link or from the resources folder
2. Install the downloaded exe, just click next leaving everything to default

Step 4

1. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
2. Double click cmd-here.exe
3. Connect your phone to computer via usb cable
4. In cmd type > adb reboot bootloader
5. Hit Enter

6. If (this is your first time)
{
  1. There will be a popup on your phone to allow usb debugging
  2. Tick always allow and tap OK
  3. Phone will reboot to bootloader screen showing FASTBOOT
}
else
{
  Phone will directly reboot to bootloader screen showing FASTBOOT
}

Remove any lockscreen pin or passwords - Important !!!

All the app data will be wiped during oem unlock - Can't help it

Step 5

1. In the same cmd window type > fastboot oem unlock
2. Hit Enter

if (bootloader already unlocked)
{
  1. It will display Device already unlocked -> OKAY -> FINISHED
}
else
{
  It will display OKAY -> FINISHED and the phone will restart
  2. Repeat ### Step 4
}

Step 6

1. Download recovery-3.2.1-2-oreo.img from resources folder
2. Move the downloaded file to C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
3. Make sure you are in FASTBOOT and connected to computer
4. In the same cmd window type > fastboot boot recovery-3.2.1-2-oreo.img
5. You will now see the TWRP recovery screen
6. Enter your PIN or password if it asks for it

Step 7

1. Download pixel experience from this link
2. Download Twrp-recoveryInstaller-3.2.1-2-oreo.zip from resources folder
3. Copy the downloaded zips to your phone storage
4. In TWRP recovery Go to Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> Tick Dalvik, System, Data
5. Swipe to wipe and go to main recovery screen by tapping back
6. Go to Install -> Select PixelExperience -> Swipe to confirm Flash
7. Go and quickly take a pee
8. Tap back and select Twrp-recoveryInstaller-3.2.1-2-oreo -> Swipe to confirm Flash
9. Go to main TWRP screen -> Reboot -> Recovery
10. Reboot -> System

Step 8 - optional !!! GPay stops working with root

1. Download magisk from resources folder
2. Copy to phone -> Install -> Reboot -> System ::: Why no detailed instructions ? (You are an expert now)

I guess it's enough for now.....open for changes