If you own the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and always wished Xiaomi gave you a cleaner, smoother, and privacy-friendly experience, then this new LineageOS 23 (Android 16) unofficial build for Garnet is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.
This release focuses on stability, polished UX improvements, and upstream fixes that make it one of the most usable Android 16 ROMs available right now for the device.
Whether you’re switching from HyperOS or coming from another custom ROM, this update delivers a noticeably refined experience while keeping the classic LineageOS look and feel.
What’s New
This build brings several important fixes that many users have been requesting for a long time. Here’s what’s new:
- ✨ AOD (Always-On Display) now works properly — no more random disappearing when notifications arrive.
- 📶 Wi-Fi + Hotspot combo finally fixed — ideal for tethering without losing network access.
- 🔄 Latest source upstream merged, improving security patches, performance logic, and SystemUI consistency.
- ⚙️ General system stability improvements, making this version smoother than previous test builds.
This update isn’t massive on features, but it’s significantly better on polish and daily-use reliability.
Full Changelog – 18 November 2025
Here’s the complete changelog provided for this build:
- Fixed AOD disappearing with notifications
- Fixed Wi-Fi + Hotspot combo
- Source upstream
- Minor internal cleanups
- Stability improvements
- Better overall power management
- UI layer tweaks for Android 16 compatibility
Notes Before Flashing
- This build is UNOFFICIAL. Expect some bugs.
- Use latest Android 15 / HyperOS 2.0 firmware before flashing.
- Vanilla build – GApps not included.
- SELinux status depends on the build but usually permissive on early Android 16.
- Recommended: clean flash if coming from any Android 14/15 ROM.
Installation Guide (Fastboot + ADB Sideload)
Here’s a cleaned and easy-to-follow version of the instructions:
1. Flash required images via fastboot
Run the following one by one:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img
2. Boot to recovery
Use Volume Up + Power
or
fastboot reboot recovery
3. Apply Update → Apply from ADB
4. Sideload the ROM
adb sideload lineage-23.0-*-peridot.zip
5. Factory reset / Format data
6. Reboot to system
Done — your device should now boot into LineageOS 23 (Android 16).
Known Issues
While fairly stable, here are potential concerns typical of early Android 16 ROMs:
- Some Android 16 features may still be unfinished.
- Minor glitches expected with newer SystemUI components.
- Banking apps may require Magisk + SafetyNet fixes.
- GCam ports may need configuration.
These will improve as the maintainer updates the tree.
Support & Credits
- 🧑🔧 Maintained by: @grewal
- 🎨 Banner design: (leave blank or add your designer)
- 🙏 Thanks to: LineageOS team, testers, contributors
- 💬 Join the discussion: Playground HQ
Follow ROM updates: @RedmiNote13Pro_Updates
