Download and Update Havoc OS on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (Android 11 R)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) launched in August 2019. The smartphone came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie. Now you can install the Custom ROM called...

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Last updated on November 16, 2024

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) launched in August 2019. The smartphone came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie. Now you can install the Custom ROM called Havoc OS on Redmi Note 8 Pro based on Android 11 R.

To install Havoc OS on Redmi Note 8 Pro, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked and should be running on the latest TWRP Recovery. If you have all this, then you are good to try the new Havoc OS on your device. Follow our guide on how to upgrade, but before that. Let’s understand the features of Havoc OS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by a Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm) chipset coupled with 6/8GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. It also supports an 256GB external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie under MIUI 10 and backed by a 4500 mAh battery (Non-removable). As far as the camera concerned, the device has a Four-camera setup with 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with an 20MP 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 8 Pro come with a rear fingerprint sensor feature.

What is Havoc OS?

Havoc OS is a new Custom ROM designed on the base of Lineage OS and brings many new features that may not be present in other Custom made ROM. The ROM brings a System-wide Rounded UI, Spectrum support, Battery Teak features, Status bar tweaks, OmniSwitch and Slim recent option for quick multitasking and many more. To know more read the complete Havoc OS features here.

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.

Download Required Files

Havoc OS zip file: Download
Download any latest Gapps file:
- Android 11 Gapps Package

Steps to Install Havoc OS on Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Follow this guide and download the TWRP recovery, drivers and things to start with.

Pre-Requisite:

Supported: Redmi Note 8 Pro
Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
Download the latest Xiaomi USB Drivers
Download ADB and Fastboot Drivers [Download ADB SDK Platform Tools] – Required to Unlock Bootloader and install TWRP Recovery

Instructions to Install

First of all, You need to enable the developer option and activate the OEM unlock and USB debugging.
Now you need to unlock the bootloader on your Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Once you have unlocked, you must install the latest TWRP Recovery on Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Now the guide will be easy, boot into TWRP Recovery
You need to Decrypt and Re-Encrypt Data Partition on Redmi Note 8 Pro.
You can now take a complete backup of your ROM using TWRP Recovery.
Now you need Wipe System Data on TWRP Recovery
Tap on Install option and look for the downloaded Havoc OS zip file. [Guide to install Custom ROM using TWRP Recovery]
Swipe to confirm the flashing.
Now you need to install the Android Oreo Gapps file. (TWRP -> Install -> Select Gapps zip and swipe to flash)
You can now reboot to enjoy Havoc OS on Redmi Note 8 Pro.
If you want to root you can either try SuperSU root or you can try Magisk root.

That’s it! I hope you have installed the Havoc OS on your device. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

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