If you have never flashed a custom ROM before, the Redmi 6a is a great learning device because it is difficult to permanently brick (thanks to EDL mode). Backup your data, follow the XDA guide, and enjoy your brand-new old phone. Disclaimer: Modifying your phone voids the warranty. The author and website are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, or thermonuclear war. Always verify the ROM checksum before flashing.
After flashing, go back to Wipe -> Format Data (not advanced wipe). Type "yes" to confirm. Why? Because the encryption keys from MIUI conflict with Evolution X. If you skip this, you will bootloop into recovery. evolution x redmi 6a
The Redmi 6a, released by Xiaomi back in 2018, was a marvel of budget engineering. Powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761), it brought entry-level 64-bit computing to the masses. However, years have passed. Today, the official MIUI support for this device has long since ended, leaving users stuck on Android 9 (Pie) with security patches that are years out of date. If you have never flashed a custom ROM
In TWRP, go to Wipe -> Advanced Wipe . Select: Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Cache. Do NOT select Internal Storage (unless you want to delete the ROM zip you downloaded). The author and website are not responsible for