Install AOSP/Lineage ROMs on Poco X7 Pro - rodin

Installation Guide

1. Prep: Unlocked bootloader, 60%+ battery, and SDK Platform-Tools installed. Place ROM/GApps zip files in your platform-tools folder.

2. Fastboot: Connect to PC, open terminal, and run:

adb reboot bootloader

3. Flash Recovery:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img

fastboot reboot recovery

4. Wipe: In recovery, go to Wipe > Format Data and confirm.

5. Install ROM: Go to Advanced > ADB Sideload. On PC, run:

adb sideload <rom_filename>.zip

6. Install GApps (If needed): If the recovery prompts to "Install another zip," you can select Yes. If it reboot and returns to the main menu, select Advanced > ADB Sideload again. On PC, run:

adb sideload <filename_of_gapps>.zip

7. Finish: Wipe data one last time (optional), then Reboot System.

Note: SKIP STEP 6 IF GAPPS BUILD

Rooting guide

1. Download or extract init_boot.img from your rom using MT manager.

2. Patch the file via the root manager you like(KernelSu, Apatch, Magisk...).

3. Flash: Reboot to bootloader and run:

fastboot flash init_boot <patched_filename>.img