Download and Install AOSP Android 10 Q for Redmi Note 6 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (codenamed tulip) was launched in September 2018. The phone came out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo and later upgrade to Android 9.0...

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Last updated on July 11, 2023

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I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26 inches IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixel. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The device is powered by Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 processor under Adreno 509 GPU. The handset packs 32GB and 64GB variant with 3/4GB of RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a Dual rear camera with 12MP + 5MP camera and Dual Selfie camera with 20MP + 2MP depth camera. The smartphone is running on Android 8.1 Oreo under MIUI 10 software package and backed by 4000 mAh battery. It has a fingerprint reader at the back.

What’s on Android 10?

Google has started rolling out the latest Android 10 version update to its Pixel series devices which is the 10th iteration of Android OS. It brings plenty of new features to the device system like system UI, new gesture navigation, improved privacy and location control. The update also offers enhanced app permissions, foldable display support, security features, system-wide dark mode, etc.

The Android 10 also offers built-in call screening, multi-camera API, smart replies in the notification panel, 5G support, improved call quality, bubble feature, live caption, and more. While the latest version also improves battery life, Focus mode which is similar to the Do Not Disturb mode, etc. Apart from that Android 10 also features 65 new emojis. It also comes with direct audio streaming support to hearing aid devices.

Android 10 Features

Here we will provide short details of the most highlighted features of Android 10 (aka Android Q). Check out the Top 10 Android 10 features.

Live Caption: This feature will automatically start caption when you will play media on your phone.
Smart Reply: It will offer suggested responses or actions to your incoming messages like Facebook Messenger.
Sound Amplifier: It will boost audio, filter background noise, and fine-tune the sound for the improved listening experience.
New Gesture Navigation: This system is now smoother and faster than before.
Dark Theme: It offers better battery backup and reduces eye strain during lowlight conditions.
Privacy Controls: It feature offers your device system to choose when and how your data will be shared.
Location Controls: It feature also offers advanced security layer and control any apps or the map to access your location.
Faster Security Updates: This option will be useful for both the smartphone OEMs and users via Google Play service. This will offer faster updates.
Focus Mode: It’s an improved version of the Digital Wellbeing feature with an enhanced user interface and few changes.
Family Link: It’s quite similar to the Focus mode which is basically for kids. The parents can now control devices or apps usage time limits and content limits as well.

Android 10 AOSP Custom ROM:

After the release of Android 10 officially to Pixel devices, Xiaomi and OnePlus are also providing beta builds. Now, the AOSP Custom ROM developers have developed the latest ROM version for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro devices. Now, check out the installation steps along with download links and pre-requirements below.

Steps to Install Android 10 ROM on Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip)

First, you have to unlock the device bootloader in order to flash any Custom ROM. Then you have to use this recovery to flash the ROM. However, this recovery won’t work for Pie-based ROMs. So you’ll need to use this recovery for flashing this Android 10 ROM only. But before going to the process. let’s take a look at requirements and download links first.

Disclaimer:

We’re at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of damage or error occurs to your handset while or after following this guide. This is a Custom ROM and may contain some of the bugs or stability issues. We can’t recommend you to use this firmware as your daily driver. Proceed at your own risk.

Pre-Requirements:

This is an Android 10 based AOSP Custom ROM file and supported for Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip) only.
You will require to unlock the device bootloader at first.
Download the required TWRP file, AOSP ROM file, and Android 10 GApps file from below.
Keep your device battery charged up to 60% at least for a smoother process.
Take a complete backup of your device data without Root. In case anything goes wrong, you can easily restore all the data.

Download Links:

All Android 10 Custom ROM
- Lineage OS 17 | Link to forum
- Pixel Experience: Link to forum
Download Android 10 Gapps
Download and install Xiaomi USB Drivers
Instructions to install TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Watch The Video on What’s New on Android 10

Video Guide for AOSP Android 10 Installation

Instructions to Install:

Make sure that you have downloaded all the required files on your device.
Now, copy the TWRP image file, GApps file, and ROM zip file to your device’s internal storage.
Next, reboot your Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro into recovery mode.
You will boot into TWRP Recovery mode.
In the recovery menu, tap on Install button > Install Image > Select the TWRP Image file from the location where you have moved earlier.
Swipe to confirm flash.
Now, reboot to recovery mode again.
In the TWRP menu, go to Wipe section.
Select Advanced Wipe > Select the data, system, vendor, cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Flash the ROM zip file from the Install option.
The system will be mounted already Uncheck it & Remount system and vendor manually. Then flash Gapps zip file as well.
Finally, reboot your phone into a new system. Wait for it, as the boot process will take a few minutes.
That’s it. Enjoy!

We hope that this guide is helpful to you and you have successfully installed the AOSP Android 10 Custom ROM on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro handset easily. If in case anything goes wrong or if you have any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.