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lundi 9 novembre 2020

Android 11 Custom ROM List – Unofficially Update Your Android Phone!

As you may be well aware by now, the stable version of Android 11 has now been released to the masses. Google’s Pixel series of phones and a handful of Xiaomi devices have joined the update train so far, while official beta builds are available for the OnePlus 8 lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, and several other smartphones from different OEMs. Source code for the newest iteration of Android is up and available at AOSP as well, which is undoubtedly a vital ingredient for compiling Android 11-based custom ROMs. Matter of fact, the Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has already received a fairly usable vanilla AOSP 11 ROM. Now, more Android 10 custom ROMs have begun popping up in our forums for devices like the Xiaomi POCO F1, OnePlus 5/5T, Essential Phone, and the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1; and we expect even more to come along the way in the coming weeks. We’ll add and update this list with some of the first set of Android 11 builds and custom ROMs for a wide range of devices!


List of devices with Android 11 Custom ROMs:

This is the current list of devices that have received an Android 11 custom ROM:

  1. Android One
    1. Second Generation Android One (Qualcomm)
  2. ASUS
    1. ASUS ZenFone 6
    2. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1
  3. Essential
    1. Essential Phone
  4. Google
    1. Google Nexus 6P
    2. Google Pixel and Pixel XL
  5. HTC
    1. HTC Desire Eye
    2. HTC One M7
    3. HTC One M9
    4. HTC One Max
    5. HTC U Ultra
  6. Lenovo
    1. Lenovo Z6 Pro
    2. Lenovo ZUK Z2/ZUK Z2 Plus
  7. LG
    1. LG G2
    2. LG V20
  8. Motorola
    1. Moto E 2015
    2. Moto G 2015 and Moto G3 Turbo
    3. Moto G4 Play
    4. Moto G5 Plus
    5. Moto G7 Power
  9. Nokia
    1. Nokia 6.1
    2. Nokia 6.1 Plus
  10. OnePlus
    1. OnePlus 2
    2. OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T
    3. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T
    4. OnePlus 6
    5. OnePlus 6T
    6. OnePlus 7 Pro
    7. OnePlus 7T
    8. OnePlus 7T Pro
    9. OnePlus Nord
  11. Raspberry Pi
    1. Raspberry Pi 4
  12. Realme
    1. Realme 3 Pro
    2. Realme X
    3. Realme X2
    4. Realme X2 Pro
    5. Realme XT
  13. Samsung
    1. Samsung Galaxy S III
    2. Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE Advanced
    3. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
    4. Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge
    5. Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus
    6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
  14. Sharp
    1. Sharp Aquos S2
  15. Sony
    1. Sony Xperia 10
    2. Sony Xperia 10 Plus
    3. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
    4. Sony Xperia XA2
    5. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
    6. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
    7. Sony Xperia XZ2
    8. Sony Xperia Z5
  16. Xiaomi
    1. POCO F1
    2. POCO X2/Redmi K30
    3. POCO X3
    4. Redmi 3S
    5. Redmi 4A
    6. Redmi 4X
    7. Redmi 5
    8. Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5
    9. Redmi 5A
    10. Redmi 6 Pro
    11. Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3
    12. Redmi K20/Mi 9T
    13. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro
    14. Redmi Note 4
    15. Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro
    16. Redmi Note 6 Pro
    17. Redmi Note 7/7S
    18. Redmi Note 7 Pro
    19. Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T
    20. Redmi Note 8 Pro
    21. Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and POCO M2 Pro
    22. Xiaomi Mi 5
    23. Xiaomi Mi 5s
    24. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
    25. Xiaomi Mi 8
    26. Xiaomi Mi 9
    27. Xiaomi Mi A1
    28. Xiaomi Mi A2
    29. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
    30. Xiaomi Mi A3
    31. Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime
    32. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
    33. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
    34. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
    35. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus

Note: In this article, we will only be providing a link to the first Android 11 custom ROM that we come across for a particular device. This does not serve as an endorsement of that particular build, nor are we suggesting that the work of others should be ignored. We are limiting what we link to in order to prevent this article from becoming too lengthy. Please visit the XDA forums for your device to see if there are other, possibly more complete, builds available.


1. Android One

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Second Generation Android One – Qualcomm (seed) RevengeOS 4.0 September 24, 2020

1.1. Second Generation Android One (Qualcomm)

Launched back in 2015, Android One’s Snapdragon 410-powered second generation devices have now received a unified build of RevengeOS 4.0 on top of Android 11. The ROM is originally compiled for the General Mobile 4G, but it is also compatible with the Cherry Mobile One G1 and the i-mobile IQ II.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for Second Generation Android One (Qualcomm) phones


2. ASUS

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. ASUS ZenFone 6 (I01WD) BlissROMs 14 October 20, 2020
2. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (X00TD) AOSP 11.0 September 17, 2020

2.1. ASUS ZenFone 6

Apart from the official public beta version of Android 11 from ASUS, ZenFone 6 users can also try out the official BlissRoms 14 custom ROM to get the taste of the latest iteration of Android on their phone.

BlissROMs 14 based on Android 11 for the ASUS ZenFone 6

2.2. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1

ASUS has yet to publish a stable Android 10 build for the ZenFone Max Pro M1, but our fantastic aftermarket development community has already come up with a pure Android 11-based AOSP ROM for this phone. The ROM is nearly fully functional, with all basic hardware features working.

AOSP 11.0 for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1


3. Essential

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Essential Phone PH1 (mata) StatiXOS v4.0 September 17, 2020

3.1 Essential Phone PH1

Android 11 on the Essential Phone is available in the form of StatiXOS v4.0. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, Bluetooth is not working yet, and the calling on Verizon might be broken. Since this is the first alpha release, the ROM contains no special customizations just yet and can be considered an AOSP build with some StatiXOS brandings.

StatiXOS v4.0 based on Android 11 for the Essential Phone


4. Google

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Google Nexus 6P (angler) StatiXOS v4.0 October 20, 2020
2. Google Pixel (sailfish)

Google Pixel XL (marlin)

LineageOS 18.0 October 7, 2020

4.1. Google Nexus 6P

If you have a Google Nexus 6P lying around and want to check out Android 11 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the StatiXOS v4.0 custom ROM linked below.

StatiXOS v4.0 based on Android 11 for the Google Nexus 6P

4.2. Google Pixel and Pixel XL

The original Google Pixel and Pixel XL, which were released all the way back in 2016, received the official Android 10 update back in September last year. While they aren’t officially eligible to get the Android 11 update from Google, you can now try out the latest version of Android on the phone duo using an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 custom ROM.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11: Google Pixel || Google Pixel XL


5. HTC

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. HTC Desire Eye (eyeul) LineageOS 18.0 October 16, 2020
2. HTC One M7 (m7) LineageOS 18.0 November 9, 2020
3. HTC One M9 (hima) AICP 16.0 October 12, 2020
4. HTC One Max (t6) LineageOS 18.0 October 20, 2020
5. HTC U Ultra (oce) LineageOS 18.0 October 16, 2020

5.1. HTC Desire Eye

If you still have a HTC Desire Eye and want to check out Android 11 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial LineageOS 18.0 custom ROM linked below. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are broken, and the UI is quite laggy.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the HTC Desire Eye

5.2. HTC One M7

HTC didn’t update the original HTC One M7 beyond Android Lollipop, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. An unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 is now available for the “m7ul” variant of the HTC One M7.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the HTC One M7

5.3. HTC One M9

The HTC One M9 — a phone originally released back in 2015 with Android Lollipop — has received its first Android 11-based custom ROM via an unofficial build of Android Ice Cold Project 16.0. The developers of the ROM have also provided a compatible GApps build. Give your HTC One M9 a new lease of life with Android 11 by following the link below.

AICP 16.0 based on Android 11 for the HTC One M9

5.4. HTC One Max

Launched back in 2013, the Snapdragon 600-powered HTC One Max has now received an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11. Note that the current build is only compatible with the “t6ul” variant.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the HTC One Max

5.5. HTC U Ultra

An unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 on top of Android 11 is now available for the HTC U Ultra. This ROM has some issues with USB connection and wireless hotspot, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the HTC U Ultra


6. Lenovo

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Lenovo Z6 Pro (zippo) RevengeOS 4.0 September 17, 2020
2. Lenovo ZUK Z2/Z2 Plus (z2_plus) ArrowOS 11.0 September 21, 2020

6.1. Lenovo Z6 Pro

The team behind the RevengeOS custom ROM recently released its first Android 11-based build for the Lenovo Z6 Pro. We could not locate a bug list for the ROM, but that doesn’t make it ready to be a daily driver material. It is always better to backup all important data before you venture into the world of bleeding-edge development.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Lenovo Z6 Pro

6.2. Lenovo ZUK Z2/Z2 Plus

An official build of the ArrowOS custom ROM based on Android 11 is now available for the Lenovo ZUK Z2/Z2 Plus. The ROM is pretty much barebones at the current stage, so device-specific features like UTouch customization aren’t accessible yet.

ArrowOS 11.0 based on Android 11 for the Lenovo ZUK Z2/Z2 Plus


7. LG

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. LG G2 (d800/d801/d802/d803/ls980/vs980) LineageOS 18.0 November 9, 2020
2. LG V20 (h910/h918/ls997/vs995/us996/h990) LineageOS 18.0 October 30, 2020

7.1 LG G2

An unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 on top of Android 11 is now available for the LG G2. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the LG G2

7.2 LG V20

Android 11 on the LG V20 is available in the form of an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. You can find separate builds for the AT&T (h910), T-Mobile (h918), Sprint (ls997), Verizon (vs996), US Unlocked (us996), and the global (h990) variants in the ROM thread linked below.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the LG V20


8. Motorola

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Moto E 2015 (surnia) MalluOS 2.0 October 2, 2020
2. Moto G 2015 (osprey)

Moto G3 Turbo (merlin)

MalluOS 2.0 October 2, 2020
3. Moto G4 Play (harpia) MalluOS 2.0 October 2, 2020
4. Moto G5 Plus (potter) ArrowOS 11.0 October 7, 2020
5. Moto G7 Power (ocean) RevengeOS 4.0 September 17, 2020

8.1. Moto E 2015

The LTE variant of the Moto E 2015 gets the taste of Android 11 in the form of MalluOS 2.0 custom ROM. You need to be on the latest stock Android Marshmallow firmware before flashing the custom ROM.

MalluOS 2.0 based on Android 11 for the Moto E 2015

8.2. Moto G 2015 and Moto G3 Turbo

The third generation Moto G, AKA Moto G 2015 and its “Turbo” variant have received separate ports of MalluOS 2.0 custom ROM on top of Android 11. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, video recording is broken, and VoLTE is not working.

MalluOS 2.0 based on Android 11 for the Moto G 2015/Moto G3 Turbo

8.3. Moto G4 Play

If you have a Moto G4 Play and want to check out Android 11 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the MalluOS 2.0 custom ROM linked below.

MalluOS 2.0 based on Android 11 for the Moto G4 Play

8.4. Moto G5 Plus

An official build of ArrowOS on top of Android 11 is also available for the Moto G5 Plus. This ROM has some issues with wireless hotspot and SELinux policies, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

ArrowOS 11.0 based on Android 11 for the Moto G5 Plus

8.5. Moto G7 Power

Developers Electimon, erfanoabdi, and Lucchetto00 have teamed up to release an unofficial build of RevengeOS based on Android 11 for the Moto G7 Power. The ROM appears to be stable, with the bug list only mentioning that NFC may not be working.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Moto G7 Power


9. Nokia

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Nokia 6.1 (pl2_sprout) LineageOS 18.0 October 20, 2020
2. Nokia 6.1 Plus (dragon_sprout) POSP 4.0.0 September 17, 2020

9.1. Nokia 6.1

Android 11 on the Nokia 6.1 is available in the form of an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. Apart from permissive SELinux mode, there is apparently no major bug in the current build.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Nokia 6.1

9.2. Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus gets unofficial Android 11 through the Potato Open Sauce Project (POSP) custom ROM. This ROM needs a custom vendor implementation, so make sure to download and flash the latest image from the Community Vendor project for this device beforehand.

POSP 4.0.0 based on Android 11 for the Nokia 6.1 Plus


10. OnePlus

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. OnePlus 2 (oneplus2) LineageOS 18.0 October 16, 2020
2. OnePlus 3 (oneplus3)

OnePlus 3T (oneplus3t)

Havoc-OS 4.0 September 21, 2020
3. OnePlus 5 (cheeseburger)

OnePlus 5T (dumpling)

YAAP

ArrowOS 11.0

September 17, 2020

September 21, 2020

4. OnePlus 6 (enchilada) POSP 4.0.0 September 17, 2020
5. OnePlus 6T (fajita) POSP 4.0.0 September 24, 2020
6. OnePlus 7 Pro (guacamole) LineageOS 18.0 October 16, 2020
7. OnePlus 7T (hotdogb) YAAP October 16, 2020
8. OnePlus 7T Pro (hotdog) LineageOS 18.0 October 20, 2020
9. OnePlus Nord (avicii) AOSP 11.0 September 21, 2020

10.1. OnePlus 2

If you’re looking for an Android 11-based custom ROM for your OnePlus 2, you can try out the unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. There are some bugs, though, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 2

10.2. OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

The team behind the Havoc-OS custom ROM recently released its first Android 11-based build for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

Havoc-OS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 3/3T

10.3. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

If you have a OnePlus 5 or a OnePlus 5T and want to check out Android 11 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the custom ROM linked below. Dubbed as “Yet another AOSP project” (YAAP), it is barely more than a simple AOSP build. Many hardware-specific features are also lacking, but that is alright as we are still in the early days and these features will be fixed on the source side over time.

YAAP based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 5/5T

An official ArrowOS build based on Android 11 is also available for the phone duo. SELinux is permissive, though, and device encryption is not supported yet in this ROM.

ArrowOS 11.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 5/5T

10.4. OnePlus 6

An Android 11-based POSP build is now available for the OnePlus 6. This ROM is marked as an alpha build, so we would advise only experienced users try it out at this stage. The alert slider of the device can’t be used, and there may be occasional crashes with the front camera. There are some more bugs, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

POSP 4.0.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 6

10.5. OnePlus 6T

Similarly, Android 11 on the OnePlus 6T is available in the form of POSP. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, the alert slider is not working yet and the stock camera app occasionally crashes while shooting with the front camera — just like the non-T variant.

POSP 4.0.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 6T

10.6. OnePlus 7 Pro

Android 11 on the OnePlus 7 Pro is available in the form of an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. Apart from broken wireless display, there is apparently no major bug in the current build.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 7 Pro

10.7. OnePlus 7T

The OnePlus 7T has received the taste of Android 11 courtesy of a vanilla AOSP custom ROM known as “Yet another AOSP project” (YAAP). Unlike typical custom ROMs, you need to install the package using Fastboot.

YAAP based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 7T

10.8. OnePlus 7T Pro

Android 11 also arrives on the “Pro” variant of the OnePlus 7T through an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 7T Pro

10.9. OnePlus Nord

OnePlus has yet to publish a stable Android 11 build for the newly released OnePlus Nord, but a pure Android 11-based AOSP ROM for this phone is already available on our forums. The ROM is nearly fully functional, with all basic hardware features working.

AOSP 11.0 for the OnePlus Nord


11. Raspberry Pi

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Raspberry Pi 4 OmniROM 11 October 30, 2020

11.1. Raspberry Pi 4

Although not a native Android-powered device, the Raspberry Pi 4 provides amazing specs in the all-familiar credit card-sized presentation. Thanks to the OmniROM project, it is now possible to boot Android 11 on everyone’s favorite low cost Linux machine .

OmniROM 11 based on Android 11 for the Raspberry Pi 4


12. Realme

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Realme 3 Pro (RMX1851) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
2. Realme X (RMX1901) AospExtended 8.0 October 12, 2020
3. Realme X2 (RMX1991/RMX1992/RMX1993) AOSP 11.0 September 21, 2020
4. Realme X2 Pro (RMX1931) AOSP 11.0 October 12, 2020
5. Realme XT (RMX1921) RevengeOS 4.0 September 24, 2020

12.1. Realme 3 Pro

The Realme 3 Pro has received a LineageOS 18.0 port on top of Android 11. The ROM is compatible with the Realme X Lite as well. You can find device-specific features like Game Mode and FPS overlay under Settings -> Realme Settings.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Realme 3 Pro

12.2. Realme X

If you still have a Realme X lying around, you can now flash the unofficial AospExtended 8.0 ROM based on Android 11 on your phone. The AOSP/CAF based ROM offers a clean stock Android experience, but it still has a couple of bugs that need to be ironed out. Try it out on your Realme X by following the link below.

AospExtended 8.0 based on Android 11 for the Realme X

12.3. Realme X2

Android 11 on the Realme X2 is available in the form of a vanilla AOSP 11.0 ROM. Apart from headphone jack audio routing, there is apparently no major bug in the current build.

AOSP 11.0 for the Realme X2

12.4. Realme X2 Pro

The first true flagship device from Realme — the Realme X2 Pro — has now received a vanilla AOSP 11.0 build. The custom ROM offers a near-stock Android experience with a handful of device-specific customization options. Before you go ahead and flash it on your phone, do note that you might encounter issues related to ambient gestures and sound output with this build.

AOSP 11.0 for the Realme X2 Pro

12.5. Realme XT

If you’re looking for an AOSP 11-based ROM instead of the Realme UI on your Realme XT, you can opt for the unofficial RevengeOS 4.0 ROM. The ROM appears to be stable, with the bug list only mentioning that SELinux is permissive.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Realme XT


13. Samsung

13.1. Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung didn’t update the regular Galaxy S III beyond Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. An unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 is now available for the international 3G variant of the Galaxy S III.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy S III

13.2. Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE Advanced

The “LTE Advanced” variant of the Galaxy S4 (model number GT-I9506) gets unofficial Android 11 through the crDroid 7.0 custom ROM. This ROM requires a the latest stock modem and bootloader, so make sure to download and flash the them beforehand.

crDroid 7.0 based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE Advanced

13.3. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE

Launched back in 2014, the Snapdragon 801-powered Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE has now received an unofficial build of crDroid 7.0 on top of Android 11. Note that the build for the dual SIM variant (code-name “klteduos”) isn’t available yet.

crDroid 7.0 based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE

13.4. Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 Edge and want to check out Android 11 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 linked below. The ROM seems to be stable enough, with the bug list only mentioning that hardware composer may not be working.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11: Samsung Galaxy S7 || Galaxy S7 Edge

13.5. Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+

Samsung has yet to publish a stable Android 11 build for the 2019’s flagship Galaxy S10 series, but an unofficial Android 11-based LineageOS 18.0 ROM for the Exynos variant of these phones is already available on our forums. The ROM is nearly fully functional, with all basic hardware features working.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+

13.6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

The Wi-Fi only variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e gets an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11. You need to be on the latest stock Android 10 firmware before flashing the custom ROM.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e


14. Sharp

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Sharp Aquos S2 (s2) LineageOS 18.0 October 12, 2020

14.1. Sharp Aquos S2

An unofficial build of the popular LineageOS custom ROM based on Android 11 is now available for the Sharp Aquos S2. There are some bugs, though, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sharp Aquos S2


15. Sony

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Sony Xperia 10 (kirin) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
2. Sony Xperia 10 Plus (mermaid) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
3. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (tulip) AOSP 11.0 October 7, 2020
4. Sony Xperia XA2 (pioneer) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
5. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (voyager) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
6. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (discovery) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
7. Sony Xperia XZ2 (akari) AOSP 11.0 October 2, 2020
8. Sony Xperia Z5 (sumire) LineageOS 18.0 October 12, 2020

15.1. Sony Xperia 10

Android 11 on the Sony Xperia 10 is now available in the form of an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. Apart from Wi-Fi display, there is apparently no major bug in the current build.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sony Xperia 10

15.2. Sony Xperia 10 Plus

Similarly, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus has received an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM based on Android 11. The builds aren’t unified, though, which means you can’t flash the Xperia 10 ROM on the “Plus” variant (or vice-versa).

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sony Xperia 10 Plus

15.3. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Android 11 on the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is available in the form of a vanilla AOSP 11.0 ROM. What’s more interesting is that the ROM ships with the mainline Linux Kernel. Read more about it here.

AOSP 11.0 for the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

15.4. Sony Xperia XA2

If you’re looking for an AOSP 11-based ROM for your Sony Xperia XA2, you can opt for the unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. The ROM appears to be stable, with the bug list only mentioning that Wi-Fi display is not working.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sony Xperia XA2

15.5. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

An unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM is available for the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus as well. Note that updating from official LineageOS 17.1 to this ROM is not recommended.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

15.6. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Android 11 also arrives on the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra through an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0. You need to be on the latest stock Android 10 firmware before flashing the custom ROM.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

15.7. Sony Xperia XZ2

The Sony Xperia XZ2 has received the taste of Android 11 courtesy a vanilla AOSP custom ROM. The big news here is that SELinux in this ROM is set as enforcing. There are some bugs, though, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

AOSP 11.0 for the Sony Xperia XZ2

15.8. Sony Xperia Z5

An unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 brings Android 11 to the Sony Xperia Z5. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Sony Xperia Z5


16. Xiaomi

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 11 Custom ROM Date Added
1. POCO F1 (beryllium) Reloaded OS

ArrowOS 11.0

September 17, 2020

September 21, 2020

2. POCO X2/Redmi K30 (phoenix) AOSP 11.0 September 29, 2020
3. POCO X3 (surya) PixysOS 4.0.1 October 16, 2020
4. Redmi 3S (land) NusantaraProject 2 September 21, 2020
5. Redmi 4A (rolex) AospExtended 8.0 September 29, 2020
6. Redmi 4X (santoni) RevengeOS 4.0 September 21, 2020
7. Redmi 5 (rosy) RevengeOS 4.0 September 29, 2020
8. Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5 (vince) RevengeOS 4.0 September 29, 2020
9. Redmi 5A (riva) NusantaraProject 2 October 2, 2020
10. Redmi 6 Pro (sakura) AOSP 11.0 September 29, 2020
11. Redmi 7 (onclite)

Redmi Y3 (onc)

AOSP 11.0 September 21, 2020
12. Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci) POSP 4.0.0 September 21, 2020
13. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael) AOSP 11.0 September 11, 2020
14. Redmi Note 4 (mido) AOSP 11.0 September 24, 2020
15. Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred) LineageOS 18.0 September 17, 2020
16. Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip) Pixel Extended 11 October 16, 2020
17. Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender) Weeb Projekt September 24, 2020
18. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet) CesiumOS 3.0 October 12, 2020
19. Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)

Redmi Note 8T (willow)

AOSP 11.0 September 17, 2020
20. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) CesiumOS 3.0 October 30, 2020
21. Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India (curtana)

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (excalibur)

POCO M2 Pro (gram)

StatiXOS v4.0 September 17, 2020
22. Xiaomi Mi 5 (gemini) LineageOS 18.0 October 2, 2020
23. Xiaomi Mi 5s (capricorn) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
24. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (natrium) LineageOS 18.0 September 29, 2020
25. Xiaomi Mi 8 (dipper) PixelROM September 17, 2020
26. Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus) Fluid 1.0 September 29, 2020
27. Xiaomi Mi A1 (tissot_sprout) YAAP September 21, 2020
28. Xiaomi Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout) POSP 4.0.0 September 17, 2020
29. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (daisy_sprout) AOSP 11.0 September 29, 2020
30. Xiaomi Mi A3 (laurel_sprout) AOSP 11.0 September 21, 2020
31. Xiaomi Mi Max (hydrogen)

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime (helium)

LineageOS 18.0 October 7, 2020
32. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (chiron) RevengeOS 4.0 November 9, 2020
33. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (polaris) ArrowOS 11.0 September 29, 2020
34. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (perseus) ArrowOS 11.0 October 16, 2020
35. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 (clover)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus (clover) 

LineageOS 18.0 October 20, 2020

16.1. POCO F1

For the fan favorite POCO F1, you can try out the ReloadedOS ROM based on Android 11. The ROM is marked as “beta” and there appear to be no major bugs (except Bluetooth audio) whatsoever. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

ReloadedOS based on Android 11 for the POCO F1

An official build of ArrowOS on top of Android 11 is also available for the POCO F1. The ROM appears to be stable, although SELinux in this ROM is set as permissive.

ArrowOS 11.0 based on Android 11 for the POCO F1

16.2. POCO X2/Redmi K30

The POCO X2 has received a pure Android 11-based AOSP ROM. The build is also compatible with the 4G variant of the Redmi K30.

AOSP 11.0 for the POCO X2/Redmi K30

16.3. POCO X3

If you’re looking for an AOSP 11-based ROM to replace the MIUI firmware on your POCO X3, you can opt for the unofficial PixysOS v4.0.1 ROM. We could not locate a bug list for the ROM, but that doesn’t make it ready to be a daily driver material.

PixysOS v4.0.1 based on Android 11 for the POCO X3

16.4. Redmi 3S

The Redmi 3S — a phone originally released back in 2016 with Android Marshmallow — has received its first Android 11-based custom ROM via NusantaraProject. Note that the ROM comes without Google apps.

NusantaraProject 2 based on Android 11 for the Redmi 3S

16.5. Redmi 4A

An Android 11-based AospExtended 8.0 build is now available for the Redmi 4A. This ROM is marked as “Beta Preview”, so we would advise only experienced users try it out at this stage. In case you stumble across any sensor, camera, or Wi-Fi related issues, then it is advised to restore the persist partition and flash firmware.

AospExtended 8.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi 4A

16.6. Redmi 4X

Xiaomi didn’t update the Redmi 4X beyond Android Nougat, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest iteration of Android on this phone. An unofficial build of RevengeOS based on Android 11 is now available for the Redmi 4X. Note that the current build is not compatible with units with a Goodix fingerprint scanner.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi 4X

16.7. Redmi 5

The Redmi 5 gets unofficial Android 11 through the RevengeOS 4.0 custom ROM. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi 5

16.8. Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Redmi 5 Plus (sold as the Redmi Note 5 in India) gets Android 11 in the form of RevengeOS 4.0 custom ROM. The ROM is nearly fully functional, with all basic hardware features working.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi 5 Plus

16.9. Redmi 5A

An official build of the NusantaraProject custom ROM based on Android 11 is now available for the Redmi 5A. The ROM is marked as “beta”, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the bugs before proceeding.

NusantaraProject 2 based on Android 11 for the Redmi 5A

16.10. Redmi 6 Pro

Android 11 on the Redmi 6 Pro is available in the form of a vanilla AOSP ROM. The ROM developer also provides an updated TWRP build for flashing the ROM.

AOSP 11.0 for the Redmi 6 Pro

16.11. Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3

A unified Android 11-based AOSP ROM is now available for the Redmi 7 and the Redmi Y3. You need to flash the latest stable MIUI firmware for your model before flashing this ROM.

AOSP 11.0 for the Redmi 7/Y3

16.12. Redmi K20/Mi 9T

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20 gets Android 11 in the form of POSP custom ROM. The build is compatible with the Mi 9T as well.

POSP 4.0.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi K20/Mi 9T

16.13. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

As mentioned earlier, the Redmi K20 Pro (sold as the Mi 9T Pro in certain regions) has become the first phone to receive an Android 11 custom ROM.

AOSP 11.0 for the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

16.14. Redmi Note 4

The Redmi Note 4 has received the taste of Android 11 courtesy of a vanilla AOSP custom ROM. The big news here is that SELinux in this ROM is set as enforcing. There are some bugs, though, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

AOSP 11.0 for the Redmi Note 4

16.15. Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro

An unofficial build of the popular LineageOS custom ROM based on Android 11 is now available for the Redmi Note 5 Pro (also known as simply the Redmi Note 5 in some regions). The LineageOS team has yet to merge their custom features on top of the AOSP 11 codebase, which is why the ROM is pretty much barebones at the current stage.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 5 Pro

16.16. Redmi Note 6 Pro

The team behind the Pixel Extended custom ROM recently released the first Android 11-based build for the Redmi Note 6 Pro. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

Pixel Extended 11 based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 6 Pro

16.17. Redmi Note 7/7S

The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7S now run Android 10 with MIUI, but XDA’s talented aftermarket development community has already come up with a pure Android 11-based custom ROM for these phones. Named Weeb Projekt, the ROM is nearly fully functional, with all basic hardware features working.

Weeb Projekt based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 7/7S

16.18. Redmi Note 7 Pro

An official beta build of the CesiumOS custom ROM based on Android 11 is now available for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The ROM is pretty much barebones at the current stage, so don’t consider it as a daily driver material yet.

CesiumOS 3.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 7 Pro

16.19. Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T

The Redmi Note 8 and the Note 8T duo got a unified Android 11-based AOSP ROM. If you are ready to ignore the glitches in Wi-Fi Display and ADB over USB, the ROM appears to be in good shape for something that is being based on a new OS version that was launched just last week.

AOSP 11.0 for the Redmi Note 8/8T

16.20. Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Redmi Note 8 Pro gets unofficial Android 11 through the CesiumOS custom ROM. This ROM needs a hybrid firmware, so make sure to download and flash the latest CFW package for this device beforehand.

CesiumOS 3.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

16.21. Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and POCO M2 Pro

Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 720-powered devices have received a unified build of StatiXOS v4.0 on top of Android 11. Note that the current build isn’t compatible with the global variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro (code-name “joyeuse”) as of yet.

StatiXOS v4.0 based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/9 Pro Max and POCO M2 Pro

16.22. Xiaomi Mi 5

If you’re looking for an AOSP 11-based ROM instead of the age old MIUI build on your Mi 5, you can opt for the unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM. The ROM appears to be stable, albeit SELinux is in permissive mode.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi 5

16.23. Xiaomi Mi 5s

Android 11 on the Mi 5s is available in the form of LineageOS 18.0. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, the fingerprint sensor is buggy, and SELinux is set as permissive.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi 5s

16.24. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Launched back in 2016, the Snapdragon 821-powered Mi 5s Plus has now received an unofficial build of LineageOS 18.0 on top of Android 11.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

16.25. Xiaomi Mi 8

The Xiaomi Mi 8 received the taste of Android 11 courtesy of PixelROM. The big news here is that SELinux in this ROM is set as enforcing. However, the current build deliberately spoofs the device fingerprint in order to pass SafetyNet.

PixelROM based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi 8

16.26. Xiaomi Mi 9

If you have a Xiaomi Mi 9 and want to check out Android 11 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the Fluid 1.0 custom ROM linked below.

Fluid 1.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi 9

16.27. Xiaomi Mi A1

The Xiaomi Mi A1 gets unofficial Android 11 through the YAAP custom ROM. This ROM has some issues with the proximity sensor and Wi-Fi Direct, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

YAAP based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi A1

16.28. Xiaomi Mi A2

The Xiaomi Mi A2 gets unofficial Android 11 through the POSP custom ROM. This ROM has some issues with Goodix fingerprint scanners and wireless casting, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

POSP 4.0.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi A2

16.29. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

An Android 11-based AOSP build is now available for the Mi A2 Lite. The ROM appears to be stable, with the bug list only mentioning that SELinux is permissive.

AOSP 11.0 for the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

16.30. Xiaomi Mi A3

Being an Android One device, the Xiaomi Mi A3 already runs a close-to-stock version of Android. And now, you can enjoy all the new features of Android 11 through the AOSP 11.0 custom ROM.

AOSP 11.0 for the Xiaomi Mi A3

16.31. Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime

The original Mi Max and the Mi Max Prime have received an unofficial LineageOS 18.0 ROM on top of Android 11. You need to be on the latest stock Android Nougat firmware before flashing the custom ROM.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime

16.32. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

An official build of the RevengeOS custom ROM based on Android 11 is now available for the Mi Mix 2. We could not locate a bug list for the ROM, but that doesn’t make it ready to be a daily driver material just yet.

RevengeOS 4.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

16.33. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

The team behind the ArrowOS custom ROM recently released its first Android 11-based build for the Mi Mix 2S. Although it is an official build, do backup all important data before flashing.

ArrowOS 11.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

16.34. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Android 11 on the Mi Mix 3 is available in the form of an official build of ArrowOS. The ROM appears to be stable, with the bug list only mentioning that Wi-Fi Display and Android Auto are not working.

ArrowOS 11.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

16.35. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus

A unified build of LineageOS 18.0 is now available for the Mi Pad 4 and the Mi Pad 4 Plus. Give your tablet a new lease of life with Android 11 by following the link below.

LineageOS 18.0 based on Android 11 for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4/Mi Pad 4 Plus


Android 11 Google Apps

Apart from the ROMs mentioned above, we are going to be seeing a lot of custom builds of Android 11 released in the coming weeks. However, not all custom ROMs ship with pre-installed Google apps. In case you’re looking for a suitable GApps distribution, then you’ll be happy to know that several GApps distributions have already been updated to support the latest version of Android.

1. NikGapps

XDA Senior Member Nikhil has stepped up and published an updated version of the NikGapps package. The SetupWizard module within this Gapps distribution is known to be problematic, but you can remedy this by skipping the module using nikgapps.config or flashing the variant without SetupWizard.

Download NikGApps

2. BiTGApps

XDA Senior Member TheHitMan has also updated the BiTGApps package. The latest release, tagged as R16, is now compatible with Android 11.

Download BiTGApps


Have you spotted a custom ROM on our forums for a device we haven’t covered yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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Upgrade your security with 2 years of NordVPN and NordPass password manager for $99

Whether it’s Gmail contacts or tax details, most people have personal data stored online. To keep that information truly secure, you need to use encrypted connections and strong passwords. The Essential Nord 2-Year Subscription Bundle helps you do just that, with a top-rated VPN and well-reviewed password manager. You can get it now for just $99 at the XDA Developers Depot.

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Every day, hackers steal information from millions of unfortunate people (you can check to see if you’re a victim here). Many more individuals are tracked across the web by online stores and social media sites. 

This bundle helps you avoid both scenarios. One half is NordVPN, a service that earned the rare “Outstanding” rating from PCMag. Available on most devices, this VPN uses double-encryption to protect your data. 

It also operates a strict no-logging policy, while 5,508 worldwide server locations around the world give you access to local content. NordVPN is rated at 4.6 on iOS and 4.4 stars on Android.

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NordPass keeps all your login details in a secure vault, allowing you to sign in with a tap. In addition, you can securely share these details with friends and family.

These subscriptions are worth $346 together, but you can get them now for just $99 with the bundle.

 
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Google Play and Google Pay are now being investigated for market dominance in India

Technology makes our lives easier, and bigger companies make it even easier with seamless integration throughout their ecosystems. But now, across the world, the conversation has started turning towards how some technology companies may have perhaps become too big for the market. Recently, the US Antitrust Subcommittee concluded that Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google abused their monopoly and dominance. The Department of Justice in the USA also began an antitrust case against Google. And now in India, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation against Google Play and Google Pay for their market dominance.

The news has broken courtesy of MediaNama, with information shared in a Twitter thread. The snippets highlighted are part of the order for investigation, which MediaNama has accessed.

Much like several other investigations across the world, the CCI investigation is looking into dominance by Google, using its dominant and monopolistic positioning in one business to unfairly prop up another of its own business to the point of shutting out competitors. Medianama states that CCI will look into these allegations towards Google’s dominance, revolving around Android and the Google Play Store, and how it is affecting Google Pay:

  • Exclusivity regarding mode of payment for purchase of apps, and in-app purchases: Google’s 30% cut on all purchases made on the Android app platform is being investigated.
  • Requiring OEMs to pre-install Google Pay as part of GMS on Android
  • Google Play Store search manipulation and bias by Google in favor of Google Pay: Even when users search for “pay” on the Google Play Store, the first result is Google Pay, and not Paytm or Phonepe.
  • Prominent placement of Google on the Play Store: Allegations made on rigging “User Choice”, “Editor’s Choice”, and “Top free apps” lists to favor Google Pay. Google Pay is also being promoted on Google Search for recharges and bill payments.
  • Google prioritizes Google Pay ads on the Play Store whenever a user searches for Paytm or Phonepe. This is not under investigation, but remains an allegation.

It’s important to note that these are allegations at this stage, and the CCI will then set out to investigate these allegations. Parties to the investigation will be given opportunities to present their side, and only when the allegations are adjudged to be true, will further action be taken.

The CCI investigation comes in the backdrop of a group of prominent Indian app developers criticizing Google’s behavior on the Play Store and in India’s digital money market. This outrage, in turn, started off when Paytm was briefly removed from the Play Store for violating policies on gambling.

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Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a powerful new Android device headed to Verizon

HMD Global has announced the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, a new upper mid-range Android smartphone that will be available on Verizon. The hardware is similar to the Nokia 8.3 5G, save for a few key differences, namely the addition of mmWave antennas for Verizon’s Ultra Wideband 5G network.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: Specifications

Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Build
  • Aluminum core and frame
  • Front: Gorilla Glass 5
  • Back: Gorilla Glass 3 vacuum-molded into a 3D shape
Dimensions & Weight
  • 171.90 x 78.56 x 8.99mm
  • 220g
Display
  • 6.81-inch LCD
  • 2400 x 1080 resolution
  • 20:9 aspect ratio
  • 120Hz refresh rate
SoC
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform
    • Octa-Core CPU (1 x 2.4GHz + 1 x 2.2GHz + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 475)
    • Adreno 620 GPU
    • 7nm EUV fabrication process
RAM & Storage
  • 6GB LPDDR4X RAM + 64GB storage
  • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB storage
  • Expandable storage with MicroSD
Battery & Charging
  • 4500mAh battery
  • 18W fast charging via USB Type-C port
Rear Camera(s)
  • Primary: 64MP rear camera with Dual LED flash, ZEISS Optics,
  • Secondary: 12MP ultra wide-angle lens,
  • Tertiary: 2MP macro
  • Quarternary: 2MP depth sensor
Front Camera(s) 24MP front-facing camera
Audio
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • FM radio receiver
  • OZO audio
Connectivity
  • 5G SA/ NSA / Dual 4G VoLTE,
  • WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz),
  • Bluetooth 5,
  • GPS/GLONASS/Beidou,
  • Single / Dual SIM
Software Android 10
Security Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

HMD Global said it “strategically” placed three mmWave antennas around the Nokia 8 V 5G UW’s chassis, one more than you’d normally find. The idea is to provide people with an improved mmWave experience, which is notoriously finicky with offering a reliable and consistent connection. Despite the inclusion of three mmWave antennas, the device is still just 8.9mm in depth.

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW features a 6.81-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate alongside the i3 display processor from Pixelworks. Under-the-hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G processor and comes equipped with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. Both options offer expandable storage via microSD.

A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is included for biometrics, and there’s a quad-camera setup comprised of a 64MP main rear camera joined by a 12MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It’s all contained in a build comprised of an aluminum core and frame, the back of which is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 vacuum-molded into a 3D shape. There’s also a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 for the display.

The device also offers a 4500mAh battery with 18W wired charging support, runs Android 10 out of the box, and has a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing wireless headphones just yet. For those who like convenience, there’s a programmable Google Assistant button, making it very easy to start barking out requests.

Nokia 8.3 5G XDA Forums

Notably, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW isn’t part of the Android One program, unlike many of HMD Global’s other Nokia-branded smartphones. None of HMD Global’s carrier-branded devices are part of the Android One program, though HMD Global has committed to providing two years of OS updates and 18 months of security updates. Compare that to the Google Pixel 5, which offers three years of software and security updates.

Pricing and Availability

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW can be purchased from Verizon’s website, a Verizon store, or Best Buy beginning November 12. It’ll be available in Meteor Grey for $699. Verizon recently launched its 5G Nationwide network, so the new Nokia device comes at a fortuitous time.

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Best Google Pixel 5 Deals: Where to buy Google’s new flagship

Google’s future is now! The Google Pixel 5 is out, and it’s an impressive piece of tech for the price. In our Google Pixel 5 review, Adam Conway mentions that “if you’re looking for a fantastic software experience with good performance, the Google Pixel 5 is definitely worth looking at”. The mid-range chipset may scare off those wanting the bleeding edge, but this flagship runs better than expected and comes at a more affordable price.

Offering a 6-inch, OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 8GB RAM, you’ll be able to watch anything you like and it’ll be smooth and stutter-free. You’ll even be able to play games without any issue. Couple that with impressive front and rear cameras, you have a device that can stand with the best, while only costing $699.

Of course, retailers are always offering some great Google Pixel 5 deals, as they’re vying for you to purchase this flagship device from them. We’ve rounded up the best deals, so you can skip the research and pick up your new phone!

Where to Buy the Google Pixel 5

If you want to get your hands on the Google Pixel 5, you’ll need to decide if you want an unlocked version or something under a carrier plan. Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store have unlocked phones, while Verizon is the current carrier with the Pixel 5 available to buy.

Best Unlocked Google Pixel 5 Deals

For unlocked Google Pixel 5 deals, you can pick Amazon, Best Buy, or the Google Store.

Amazon

Amazon has both colors of the Pixel 5 in stock, and you know if you go with Amazon, you’ll have the easiest time getting an unlocked phone. With Amazon Prime, you’ll have two day shipping available to you. Finally, if you have an Amazon Prime Rewards card, you can pay $38.83 a month for 18 months, interest-free.

    Google Pixel 5
    Ease, convenience, and two day shipping. What more could you want from Amazon for your Pixel 5 purchase? Prime Rewards cardholders can also pay for the device over 18 months, interest-free.

Best Buy

If you want an unlocked Pixel 5 but want to activate it with a carrier today, you can grab one from Best Buy and save! If you activate with Sprint, you’ll save $100, and if you decide on Verizon, you’ll save $50. You can’t argue with flat savings like that, and you won’t need to fuss around getting your phone activated with your carrier once it arrives either!

    Google Pixel 5
    Buy the Google Pixel 5 from Best Buy and activate today, and you can save up to $100 on your purchase, depending on your carrier!

Google Store

You can’t go wrong grabbing the Pixel 5 from Google themselves. You can order the Google Pixel 5 right now at the Google Store–no waitlist needed! If you qualify for Google Financing, you can also pay off the phone over 24 months at 0% APR.

    Google Pixel 5
    Get the Pixel 5 straight from Google! If you qualify, you can split the $699 into 24 monthly payments with 0% APR.

Best Carrier Google Pixel 5 Deals

Looking to grab a Pixel 5 on a carrier plan? Right now, you can go with Verizon.

Verizon

Are you on Verizon, or looking to switch? Then you’re in luck, as the Pixel 5 is available at this carrier. If you trade in an eligible phone, you can save up to $550, which really takes a chunk out of the $699 asking price.

    Google Pixel 5
    The Google Pixel 5 is available at Verizon! You can grab either the black or green version, and you can save up to $550 off if you trade in an eligible phone.

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Xiaomi Android 11 Tracker: Here are all the official MIUI beta and stable builds to download and install

Following the arrival of the first public beta of Android 11 back in June, Xiaomi published similar AOSP-style beta builds for the Mi 10/10 Pro and the Redmi K30 Pro (e.g. the Chinese variant of the POCO F2 Pro) later that month. Shortly thereafter, the Chinese OEM started rolling out MIUI 12-based closed beta builds for these phones, however, the underlying layer of Android was still based on the beta codebase. Now that Android 11 hits the stable milestone, Xiaomi has already prepared stable MIUI 12 builds on top of the latest iteration of Android.

The first batch of global devices to receive the MIUI 12-infused stable Android 11 update includes the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Many more Mi, Redmi, and POCO branded smartphones are expected to get the update in the coming days. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi devices that have received their official Android 11 updates, including the ones powered by Android One instead of MIUI.

It is worth mentioning that the MIUI versioning scheme doesn’t have a one-to-one correspondence with the version of Android. While Xiaomi is expected to unveil a new version of MIUI — tentatively MIUI 13 — with new features in the near future, the company will continue to produce MIUI 12-based Android 11 builds for compatible devices during the transition phase.

The compatible devices will initially get the taste of Android 11 through the MIUI beta channel (which has now been rebased on top of the stable Android 11 codebase), and then through the stable channel builds. Features on Xiaomi devices are often decided more by their MIUI version and less by their Android version. So you can take a look at our other trackers for MIUI 12 builds.

Download: MIUI 12 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices

Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices



Xiaomi Android 11 Update List: Which phones have received the stable update?

This article covers Xiaomi (Mi), Redmi, and POCO devices that have received a stable Android 11 update—be it a “stable beta” or actual stable build—in any region. Cross-flashing different regional builds is technically possible but only do so if you’re familiar with the process.

Here are the devices that currently have an Android 11 build based on the stable Android branch available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.

  1. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi) — Added on 09/09/2020
  2. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi) — Added on 09/09/2020
  3. Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi) — Added on 09/09/2020

Generic flashing instructions are available at the bottom of this article. However, we advise users to refer to the device forums for specific flashing instructions for their device, in case there are any variations or special instructions that need to be followed. Notably, the concept of a downgrade ROM isn’t applicable here. First, check the Anti-Rollback Protection status of your model and then flash the appropriate stable Android 10-based Fastboot firmware if you need to revert back.



MIUI 12 based on stable Android 11: Download Links

You can find download links of MIUI 12 based stable beta and stable releases below. These builds are first sorted with device codenames, and then according to their regions and release. Recovery ROMs and Fastboot ROMs are both included, wherever present.

1. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi)

Sr. No. Channel, Build Number, and Region Recovery ROM Fastboot ROM Added On/Status Last Updated
MIUI 12 Stable Beta (China)
1.1. V12.1.2.0.RJACNXM Download Link September 9, 2020
1.2. V12.1.3.0.RJACNXM Download Link September 29, 2020
MIUI 12 Stable Beta (Global)
2.1. V12.1.2.0.RJAMIXM Download Link September 10, 2020

2. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)

Sr. No. Channel, Build Number, and Region Recovery ROM Fastboot ROM Added On/Status Last Updated
MIUI 12 Stable Beta (China)
1.1. V12.1.2.0.RJKCNXM Download Link September 9, 2020
1.2. V12.1.3.0.RJKCNXM Download Link September 29, 2020

3. Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi)

Sr. No. Channel, Build Number, and Region Recovery ROM Fastboot ROM Added On/Status Last Updated
MIUI 12 Stable Beta (China)
1.1. V12.1.3.0.RJBCNXM Download Link September 9, 2020
1.2. V12.1.5.0.RJBCNXM Download Link October 1, 2020
1.3. V12.2.2.0.RJBCNXM Download Link November 9, 2020
MIUI 12 Stable Beta (Global)
2.1. V12.1.2.0.RJBMIXM September 9, 2020


Flashing Instructions for Android 11-based MIUI 12

Note that these are generic flashing instructions that should generally be applicable across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. However, there is a possibility that there is a variation that is unique to your device, so we strongly advise visiting your device forums for device-specific instructions.

Recovery ROM Installation for Android 11-MIUI 12

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the recovery environment. Newer versions of the stock MIUI recovery don’t offer any option for sideloading, but you can use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

  1. Local Update method:
    1. Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
    2. Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
    3. If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
    4. Choose the downloaded .zip file.
    5. Wait for the update to install.
  2. Recovery method:
    1. Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
    2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
    3. Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
    4. Wait for the update to install.
    5. Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.

Fastboot ROM Installation for Android 11-MIUI 12

Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for the installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.

  1. Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
  2. Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
  3. Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
  4. Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
  5. Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
  6. Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
  7. Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
  8. The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.

Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for providing the download links!

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OnePlus accidentally pushed a stable update to some OnePlus 8 series beta users, causing data wipes

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro users recently received the OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 update on the stable channel. The update included the new “Canvas” mode, optimizations to background process management, October 2020 security patches, and more. Shortly after the rollout started, OnePlus accidentally pushed the stable update to OnePlus 8 series devices on the beta channel, completely wiping the devices in the process.

The issue was first brought to light on OnePlus’ community forums early morning on Saturday, November 7th, when OnePlus’ Community Consultant dsmonteiro shared the following statement:

“It seems like some users are reporting receiving the Stable update over the Open Beta 3, leading to a full data wipe. This information was already shared with the software team so it can be checked and addressed. Meanwhile, if you receive an update OTA, please double-confirm if it’s an Open Beta update. If it isn’t, please DO NOT install it.”

However, by the time the statement was posted, several OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro users had already lost all of their data. Due to the mishap, many users lost their on-device images, videos, messages, etc. and, in several instances, even lost access to 2-factor authentication apps like Google Authenticator. Since the affected users weren’t able to transfer their 2FA keys, they were also locked out of their Gmail, Discord, LinkedIn, and GitHub, accounts. On top of that, some users were downgraded from the October 2020 security patches to the outdated August 2020 security patches.

OnePlus’ community forums are chock full of OnePlus 8 series users reporting this issue, and in response, the company seems to have stopped the rollout on the beta channel. However, the update is still rolling out to users on the stable channel. For users who received the update but didn’t restart their device, OnePlus has shared an APK as a temporary solution to avoid data loss. In case you’ve received the update on your device, you can download said APK by following this link. According to the OxygenUpdater team, the APK effectively cancels the pending update installation after a reboot, thereby preventing data loss.

It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time OnePlus accidentally pushed the wrong OTA update to one of its devices. Back in March this year, OnePlus posted incorrect links for OnePlus 7T EU and OnePlus 7T Global Open Beta updates, which led to users in India losing the region-specific features that aren’t available in the EU build.

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