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Xiaomi’s poor device update service, I doubt it will receive Android Marshmallow update. Anyways, its time to use CM 12.1 ROM in Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. If you don’t know about Cyanogenmod, CM is a open source Android OS that is built from Android base with many customization options & themes which are not found in Stock Android. As far as I have used many different ROMs, I find Resurrection Remix the best Android OS which uses CM sources i.e More customizations. Resurrection Remix (RR) CM 12.1 based ROM for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

1. Root & Install TWRP Recovery

2. Check the battery percentage of the phone, it should be at least 40%.

3. This ROM is only for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Please don’t try this on any other smartphones.

4. Backup all your data: Contacts, Photos, Apps & other files. (Although you will not lose other files except contacts & Apps, but its better to be on the safer side)

Download Resurrection Remix (CM 12.1) Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

1. Resurrection Remix ROM: Download.

2. GApps 5.1.1: Download

How to Install Resurrection Remix ROM in Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi already started accepting applications from various Mi and Redmi smartphone users as a beta testers on its official MIUI forum. These users are responsible for testing MIUI 8 China/Global Developer ROMs on their respective Xiaomi devices and have to report the bugs and issues if any. Doing this, they will help in making the ROM stable and then the update can be pushed to other users.

• Everyone who has above devices can flash the ROM
• MIUI 8 China Alpha Team members will get the normal OTA updates if you have MIUI 8 installed.
• Normal users will not receive the normal OTA updates after flashing the MIUI 8 China Alpha ROM.
• The bootloader of Mi 5/ Mi Max / Mi Note users should be unlocked. (Check How to Unlock Bootloader of Xiaomi Devices)

Download MIUI 8 China Alpha ROM for Xiaomi Devices

• Mi 5 (1501M) : MIUI 8 Fasboot ROM for Mi 5
• Mi Max (1090M) : MIUI 8 Recovery ROM for Mi Max
• Mi Note (1231M) : MIUI 8 Fasboot ROM for Mi Note
• Mi 4 (1006M) : MIUI 8 Fasboot ROM for Mi 4
• Mi 3 (1006M) :  MIUI 8 Fasboot ROM for Mi 3
• Mi 2 (879M) : MIUI 8 Fasboot ROM for Mi 2
• Mi 2S (879M) : MIUI 8 Fasboot ROM for Mi 2S
• Redmi Devices : Coming Soon

Disclaimer: droidupdatez is not responsible for any damage occurs to your device during or after the flashing process which is uncertain if you follow the steps correctly. Always try at your own risk.

How to Flash MIUI 8 China Alpha ROM 6.5.31 on any Mi & Redmi smartphone

1. Users of Mi5 / Mi Max / Mi Note smartphones need to unlock the bootloader first. Check here for guide on how to unlock bootloader on MIUI devices.

2. Download the latest Mi Flash tool and install on your computer.

3. Turn off the device and boot into Fastboot mode (press the Volume key and Power button at the same time).

4. Now you need to connect your device to PC.

5. Then download the MIUI 8 China Alpha ROM from the below link and extract the same. Open the file folder and copy its path.

6. Paste the ROM folder path in the Flash tool address bar and tap on ‘Refresh’. Now the tool automatically recognize the device.

7. Just tap ‘Flash’ button located beside the Refresh button to start the flashing process.

8. Be patience and wait till the progress bar completely turns green which indicates that the rom has been successfully installed.

Enjoy!

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 packs in 1.4GHz hexacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor which is coupled with 3 GB or 2GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB internal storage which can be further expanded via SD card up to 32GB. The device has the modern touch of having a non-removable battery which has the capacity of 4050mAh for lasting performance. The Redmi Note 3 device is very powerful from inside but the same thing applies to the external features like the display which is measured 5.50 inch with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels at a PPI of 403 are also solid.

ROM	Version	Link	Credits
Resurrection Remix LP v5.5.9	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	Sicmosh, Bule.
Mokee OS	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	Sicmosh, Bule.
BLISSPOP	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	pocarropa, Bule.
PAC-Man	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	Sicmosh, pocarropa.
Flyme OS v4.5.4.4	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	vova.vafin, Sicmosh, pocarropa.
CyanogenMod 12.1	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	noferanohappy, xenon, Ibule, lokjianming, pocarropa.
AOSP V1	5.0.2 Lollipop	en.miui.com	pocarropa, vova.vafin.
SphinX v2b	5.0.2 Lollipop	en.miui.com	ManhIT
CyanogenMod 12.1	5.1.1 Lollipop	en.miui.com	lokjianming, arpit_nnd, nofearnohappy, xen0n, lbule.
SphinX V1d	5.0.2 Lollipop	en.miui.com choimobile.vn	ManhIT
VDT	5.0.2 Lollipop	en.miui.com	vandieutot
SphinX V1c	5.0.2 Lollipop	en.miui.com choimobile.vn	ManhIT
SphinX v1b	5.0.2 Lollipop	en.miui.com choimobile.vn	ManhIT

All Recently launched Xiaomi devices comes with locked Bootloader. Locked Bootloader means you can’t flash the custom recovery, custom kernel or custom ROM on your device unless you unlock the Bootloader of your device. You need to Download Mi Flash Unlock Tool to Unlock Bootloader Of Xiaomi Devices. Follow the steps below to Use Mi Flash Unlock Tool to Unlock Bootloader Of Xiaomi Devices.


Mi Flash Unlock Tool is a one click utility program which easily unlock your device bootloader. The tool is completely free and very easy to use.

• Unlocking your Bootloader will void your phone warranty, and you won’t claim it back.
• This method is only Xiaomi devices don’t try it on any other device.
• We are not responsible for any damage of your phone.
• It will erase all Data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
• Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Download

Download Mi Flash Unlock Tool

How to Unlock Bootloader Of Xiaomi Devices

If you are looking forward to rooting your Redmi Note 3 and have the custom ROMs, you first will need a custom recovery. For that, the developers have managed to develop a TWRP 3.0.0, the latest materialistic recovery. Keeping noted that this rooting and flashing TWRP method works only with the Snapdragon 650 version and not with the MTK versions of the phones. Follow the below instructions to successfully root your device.


Warning: The rooting and installing custom ROMs process may be riskful. You could brick your device. However, not to worry about warranty becoming void because it is a Xiaomi phone and they do cover the devices under warranty if rooted.

NOTE:

• You need to have your bootloader unlocked in order to perform the below process. Click here to see the instructions to know how to unlock the bootloader.
• This method is only for the Snapdragon variant. Do not try this with other variants which you have bought from Chinese websites.
• Do follow the instructions step by step and read it thoroughly
• The process erases all the data including your internal storage. So, please take a complete back-up of your device before starting. (Recommended to root and install TWRP as soon as you unlock your bootloader).
• Make sure that your phone has at least 50% battery.

Files needed to root Redmi Note 3 and install TWRP

1. ADB and Fastboot drivers for windows. – Download from XDA Forum
2. TWRP 3.0.0 latest recovery for Redmi Note 3 – Download  Thanks to Developers!
3. SuperSu.zip copy it to your phone’s internal root directory – Download

Requirements:

• Verify your device for compatibility. The listed firmware is compatible with Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon variant only. Also, take a complete backup of your device because the process will erase all the data.
• Enable USB Debugging on your device. To do so, go to Settings>About Phone> Tap on the MIUI version several times until you get a new Developer Options in the additional settings. Open Developer Options and enable USB Debugging from there. Trust the connection by allowing it when you connect it to your PC for the first time and check the always box there. Also, make sure that OEM Unlock is enabled in developer options.

Rooting and Installing TWRP process

1. Connect your device to PC via USB with the above requirements.
2. Boot your device into Fastboot mode.
3. Extract the TWRP file that you have downloaded. It’s named as “Kenzo_V6.3.17_boot”.
4. Open and run the Boot.bat file from the extracted folder and follow the instruction in setup. Your phone may or may not reboot after running the file. In either way, you have to boot it back to fasboot again.
5. After entering into fastboot again, run the Twrp3.bat file and follow the instructions in setup. And then, your device will reboot into TWRP recovery.
6. The default language in TWRP will be Chinese. So, consider the following screenshot and change the language.
7. Now, after changing the language, swipe the button.
8. Then, navigate to Install in TWRP recovery and select the SuperSu file that you have placed in the root directory of your internal storage. Swipe the button and reboot! You’re all done now.

The root access is now available. Now, you can flash Custom ROMs and Xposed modules in your device. As we see, there are not many Custom ROMs as of now for the Snapdragon variant.