How to flash

Flashing steps

Non-root Method

The recommended way to flash any kernel is by using the official TWRP recovery image or one based on TWRP, like OrangeFox.

1. Install your choice of recovery image if you don't already have it installed.
2. Download the kernel zip from the release page.
3. Boot into recovery mode (Hold Vol_Up + Power_Button).
4. Select downloaded kernel zip and flash.
5. Wipe Cache and Dalvik(Cache).
6. Reboot to system.

With this, you should have custom kernel successfully installed on your Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Rooted Method

Another way to flash is by having root access directly from the userspace. This can be achieved by rooting your phone with a root tool, like Magisk (recommended).

1. Root your phone if you haven't already done so.
2. Install one of the following
   • Flashify (Free)
   • FKM (Paid app)
3. These apps make a short script and executes it. It is almost the same process as manually flashing, but here the process is 'automatically' done for you.

• Flashify:

  • Tap on Zip file.
  • Tap on Choose a file.
  • Select the downloaded kernel zip.
  • Select TWRP or Philz, Wipe cache, Wipe dalvik and tap Yup!.
  • Select Use provided. Copy first also works.
  • Tap on Reboot now. This will take you to your recovery image. Do not do anything and wait patiently, this process is fully automatic.

• Franco Kernel Manager (FKM):

  • Tap on the burger menu at the bottom right corner.
  • Choose Flasher.
  • Tap on the Manual Flash button.
  • Select the downloaded kernel zip.
  • Tap either on Just Flash or Reboot after flashing.
  • Reboot if you tapped on Just Flash. This will take you to your recovery image. Do not do anything and wait patiently, this process is fully automatic. The same happens if you tap on Reboot after flashing.

Thus, thou hath successfully installed custom kernel for thine Redmi Note 5 Pro.