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Install Pixel experience 12 Plus on Redmi note 8 pro

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Step 1: Unlock the Bootloader​

Note: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on your device.

  1. Download the Mi Unlock Tool: Retrieve it from this link.
  2. Launch the Tool: Open the Mi Unlock Tool and sign in with your MI account credentials.
  3. Connect Your Device: Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your PC.
  4. Enable USB Debugging:
    • Navigate to Settings > About Phone.
    • Tap on MIUI Version seven times until you see a message indicating that Developer Options are enabled.
    • Go to Additional Settings > Developer Options and toggle on USB Debugging.
  5. Boot into Fastboot Mode:
    • Power off your device.
    • Simultaneously hold the Power and Volume Down buttons until the Fastboot screen appears.
  6. Unlock the Bootloader:
    • Click the Unlock button in the Mi Unlock Tool.
    • Wait for the process to complete. This action will erase all data on your phone.

Step 2: Install Pixel Experience 12 Plus Recovery​

  1. Download ADB and Fastboot Tools:
    • Get the latest version from [this link](upl-file uuid=1fe54058-fdb2-43a6-bf42-54b740712b3f size=6MB) (platform-tools-latest-windows.zip).
  2. Extract the Archive:
    • Unzip the downloaded file.
  3. Open the Platform-tools Directory:
    • Navigate to the extracted folder.
    • Open Command Prompt in this directory by typing cmd in the address bar and pressing Enter. Alternatively, open Command Prompt and use cd C:\path\to\platform-tools.
  4. Download the Recovery Image:
  5. Reboot into Bootloader:
    • Use the command adb reboot bootloader to reboot your device into Bootloader mode.
  6. Flash the Recovery Image:
    • In Command Prompt, execute fastboot flash recovery C:\path\to\PixelExperience_Plus_begonia-12.1-20220829-2040-OFFICIAL.img. (You can drag the IMG file into Command Prompt to auto-fill the path.)
  7. Verify Flash Completion:
    • Wait for the process to complete. Once done, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Flash the Pixel Experience ROM​

  1. Download the ROM:
  2. Reboot into Recovery Mode:
    • Use the command fastboot reboot recovery to restart your device into Recovery Mode.
  3. Factory Reset:
    • In the recovery menu, select Wipe > Format Data and Wipe Cache.
  4. Apply the ROM Update:
    • Navigate to Apply Update > Apply Update from ADB.
    • On your PC, execute adb sideload C:\path\to\PixelExperience_Plus_begonia-12.1-20220829-2040-OFFICIAL.zip.
  5. Wait for Flashing to Complete:
    • Allow the ROM to flash. Once the process is finished, reboot your system.

Troubleshooting​

  • Bootloops or Bricking:
    • If your device encounters bootloops, you may need to revert to the MIUI ROM. Download the Fastboot ROM from here.
    • Flash the MIUI ROM using adb sideload C:\path\to\miui-rom.zip.
    • Reboot your device once the flashing process completes.

Disclaimer: The guide assumes familiarity with ADB, Fastboot, and recovery operations. Proceed at your own risk; neither the guide nor the author is responsible for any potential damage or data loss.