📌 Stick with EMUI 10/12 optimizations, or consider moving to a more developer-friendly device (Xiaomi, OnePlus, Google Pixel) for custom ROM experience.

To install a Custom ROM on the Nova 7i, you must use a paid, third-party service (often found on XDA Developers forums or specialized Telegram groups). These services require you to pay a fee (usually via PayPal or similar methods), after which you provide them with your device's unique identifier. They then generate a bootloader unlock code specifically for your device.