Xolo Q700/Q700i MIUI 5.0 custom ROM installation

This article exclusive for MIUI ROM UI lovers for Xolo Q700/Q700i android smartphone users to get latest MIUI V5.0 based custom ROM with latest android (expected android 4.4.2 kitkat) OS version. Xolo Q700 and Q700i are the most popular smartphone in india comes with 4.5 inches running on android 4.2.1 jellybean OS. Hope this below installation guide helps to update your Xolo mobile to MIUI custom ROM.

Before Starting Xolo Q700/Q700i/1034 updates process Please Follow:

Take a Complete backup because of any data and apps lost during installation.

Use NANDROID Backup method for the full stock ROM backup on your Xolo Q700/Q700i by following this step select ‘backup and restore’ option, save the file and continue to the next step when done.

Already installed CWM Recovery mode (ClockWork Mod Recovery or TWRP recovery recommended) and have rooted Xolo Q700/Q700i(Click To know How to do that)

Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your Xolo Q700/Q700i device follow this step “Settings > Developer option > USB debugging”.

Minimum 35% battery need before start your work

Downloads:

ROM: miui_q700i_pawan_4.2.15.zip (File Size: 264MB) and 4.2.21 (OTA).zip

  Step to update Xolo Q700/Q700i to MIUI Custom ROM

1. Download all above listed ZIP files to your computer or laptop and transfer zip file to Xolo Q700/Q700i root of your SD card using Wi-Fi file transfer method or use Xolo USB drivers.

2. Reboot your Xolo Q700/Q700i and Enter CWM Recovery or TWRP menu by pressing Volume Up +Home + Power buttons together and do Wipe data / factory reset, Wipe cache partition, Wipe dalvik cache and format system (everything except SD card)

3. From Recovery Menu, use Volume Up or Down button for navigation

4. Go to “choose from SDcard” or “install ZIP from SD card” and install or flash miui_q700i_pawan_4.2.15.zip (Check device model before install) in ClockworkMod (TWRP) Recovery mode.

5. Wait for 3 to 4 minutes and go back to main menu and select ‘reboot system now’.

That it, your Xolo Q700/Q700i smartphone now ready to reboot at MIUI custom ROM and beautiful User interface as shown in screenshot.