Redmi Note 4 is the most sold smartphone in India in 2017. The smartphone gives premium build and a good performance on a very low price tag. If you are looking to upgrade your Redmi Note 4 to latest Android then check out this list of best custom ROMs for Redmi note 4.

I have included 11 Custom ROMs based on their features, User base, and overall Stability. This list is for Redmi note 4 Snapdragon variant.

You need a Custom Recovery installed on Redmi note 4. Check this post to install it

Best Custom ROMs for Redmi Note 4

LineageOS 15.1
Resurrection Remix
Cardinal-AOSP
AEX V5.1
Pixel Experience
AEX v4.6
LineageOS 14.1
Paranoid CAF
ViperOS
Slim 7
AICP

LineageOS 15.0

LineageOS 15.0 is Android Oreo-based Custom ROM which brings all Oreo features and security to Redmi note 4. This ROM gives a Stock UI with many customizations options. You have also a good performance with good battery life.

This ROM is still in improvement stage so expect a few bugs. And based on the Users feedback, I would say that go for it if you want to use Android Oreo.

How to flash LineageOS:

Download the latest build and GApps
Boot into Recovery
Full Wipe (Recommended)
Flash the ROM zip file and GApps
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.1.x

ResurrectionRemix 5.8.5

Resurrection Remix is a ROM based on CyanogenMod,omni and original Remix ROM builds. This ROM is the Combination of performance, Customization, and most new features

Made by hand picking features from different ROMs, this ROM gives a wide range of customisation option compared to any other ROM. The UI is almost like Stock Android and you can modify it by using inbuilt features.

How to flash ResurrectoinRemix:

Download the latest build and GApps
Boot into Recovery
Take a nandroid backup
Full wipe and factory reset
Flash ROM and Gapps
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader

Cardinal-AOSP

Cardinal- AOSP is based on Oreo AOSP and it’s made to give Stock Android experience with smooth performance. You will not find any funky customisations but only Stock UI and some very minor modifying options.

It is based on Android oreo and features Pixel/Stock Launcher. The fingerprint sensor, VoLTE, Camera, and all other features are working perfectly.

How to flash Cardinal-AOSP

Download ROM and GApps
Boot to recovery and make a backup
Wipe System, Data, ART cache, Cache
Flash the ROM and Gapps
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x

Firmware Required: Latest Miui Firmware

Based On: AOSP

AospExtended ROM V5.1

AOSP Extended is an AOSP based rom which provides stock UI with various customisations features along with the Substratum theme engine. Being based on AOSP it provides a smooth and lag-free experience out of the box.

By Substratum, you can install themes which can drastically change the UI. And this ROM is based on Android Oreo which means latest Android features and security. It is in Beta state but supported officially by AOSP team.

How to flash:

Download the ROM and GApps
Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)
Flash Firmware
Flash ROM and GApps
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

Based On: AOSP

Pixel Experience

Pixel Experience is Custom ROM which is based on AOSP and gives all Stock Android UI and features. But as the name suggests, it includes Google Pixel Launcher, icons, wallpaper and all other Pixel stuff

Talking about the bugs, you will have a hard time to find them. This ROM is stable with Volte, Fingerprint sensor and all other stuff working.

How to flash:

Download ROM
Boot to Recovery and make a backup
Full Wipe
Flash the ROM
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
Based On: AOSP

AospExtended ROM V4.6

I already included the Android-Oreo based AOSPExtended 5.1on the list which is in beta testing. AEX 4.6 is based on Android Nougat and it is completely stable with almost everything working smoothly. AEX V4.6 is also one of the most used ROM by Redmi Note 4 users.

Flashing procedure is same as of AOSPExtended V5.1.

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

Based On: AOSP

LineageOS 14.1

LineageOS 14.1 is Android Nougat Custom ROM and it is completely stable. The LineageOS 15 which is already listed above is a ROM with extra features of new Android Oreo. This ROM is officially supported by LineageOS team.

Flashing Procedure is same as of LineageOS 15

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ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

AOSPA Paranoid Android

Paranoid Android is based on AOSP and CAF. This ROM is still improving and there are some very minor bugs. The developer is working so expect it to be officially supported by the Paranoid team.

How to install

Download ROM and GApps
Boot into custom recovery
Wipe system, data, dalvik cache and cache
Flash ROM zip and GApps zip
Reboot

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ViperOS v3.1.1

ViperOS is a Custom ROM from a Brazilian team. It is based on LineageOS but with no Bloatware. ViperOS team claims that the ROM is Stable with minimal bugs. The UI is same as stock and the ROM looks clean and nice.

This ROM gives a lot of Modification options on the Status bar, Lockscreen, Multitasking, System and much more.

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ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

Based On: LineageOS

Slim7 STABLE v1.xx

As the name suggests, it is a slimmed down Custom ROMs and is based on AOSP. It is very close to Stock Android. This ROM is officially supported by Slim team.

How to flash: