On this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Poco X6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro (garnet). This guide contains both written instructions and a video tutorial to help you install it quickly. Make sure to download the files required and then jump straight into instructions on how to install TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro.
Keep in mind that before heading over to the process, you will need to unlock the device bootloader first. As smartphone OEMs provide a locked bootloader to their devices due to some security concerns, in order to install any third-party file, you will need to unlock the bootloader. Then you will be capable to install TWRP Custom Recovery on your Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro device and root as well. The TWRP Recovery can also take Nandroid backups, restore, wipe out system/data/cache, and more.
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Xiaomi Poco X6 Overview
The Xiaomi Poco X6, launched in January 2024, is a cutting-edge smartphone that combines sleek design with powerful features. Its dimensions of 161.2 x 74.3 x 8 mm and a weight of 181 g make it comfortable to hold. The device features a glass front with Gorilla Glass Victus, a plastic frame, and a plastic back. It is also rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance, adding durability to its design.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display, boasting 68 billion colors, supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and remarkable brightness levels (500 nits typical, 1200 nits HBM, 1800 nits peak). With a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, the display delivers stunning visuals with clarity and durability.
Running on Android 13 with MIUI 14, and a planned upgrade to Android 14, the Poco X6 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and Adreno 710 GPU. With storage options of 256GB and RAM configurations of 8GB or 12GB, the device ensures ample storage and smooth multitasking, thanks to UFS 2.2 technology.
The triple-camera setup includes a 64 MP wide lens with PDAF and OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. The 16 MP front camera captures stunning selfies. The camera system supports 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, and gyro-EIS.
A robust 5100 mAh non-removable battery powers the device, supporting rapid 67W wired charging, advertised to reach 100% in just 44 minutes. With its impressive specifications, the Poco X6 caters to users seeking high performance, an immersive display, and a reliable camera system.
TWRP Recovery and its Advantages
Team Win Recovery Project, or TWRP for short, is open-source software that offers custom recovery solutions for Android devices. Its unique selling point is its user-friendly touchscreen interface, which simplifies the process of installing third-party firmware or creating backups of the existing system – tasks that are often not supported by standard recovery images.
Advantages of TWRP Recovery:
- You can flash Custom ROM on Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro using TWRP
- You can flash modding zip files to customize your phone
- Easy to flash and use Xposed Modules using TWRP
- Easy to Root and Unroot using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU
- You can install Magisk on Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Easy to Create and Restore Nandroid Backup using TWRP Recovery.
- Easy access to restore the Nandroid Backup.
- You can flash the image file using TWRP Recovery on Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro.
- To underclock and overclock.
- You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.
Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro
Before going to the TWRP installation process, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.
Pre-Requirements:
- The file and guide are supported for the Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro models only. Don’t try it on other devices.
- Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro bootloader should be unlocked.
- A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required for this process.
- Make sure to take a Full Backup of Device Data (No Root).
- Charge your device battery to full.
- Download All Required Files:
- No Verity opt Encrypt
- Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
- Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
- USB Drivers: Xiaomi USB Drivers
- Download ADB and Fastboot and install them on your PC
TWRP Recovery Details
| File Name | TWRP Recovery |
| Supported Version | Latest |
Disclaimer:
Method: ADB and Fastboot Tool
After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.
- First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
- Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number seven times to enable Developer options mode.
- Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
- Next, open the ADB & Fastboot folder on your computer. Then press and hold the Shift key and right mouse click to open the command window.
- Turn off your device > Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds to enter into Fastboot mode.
- Connect your device with the PC via a USB cable and type the following code on the command windows and hit enter:
adb reboot bootloader
- Now, your device is connected successfully as a fastboot device.
- Type the following command and hit enter to check the fastboot device is connected or not:
fastboot devices
- Now, in order to install TWRP Recovery on your phone, type the following command and press enter:
fastboot flash recovery twrpname.img
- To just boot, you can use the command fastboot boot twrpname.img
- That’s it. You’ve successfully installed the TWRP Recovery on the Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro device. Now, you have to flash the Root.
What is Root?
Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.
With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. An improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.
The advantage of Rooting:
- You can get access to all files on your Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
- You can increase the performance of your Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro by overclocking.
- By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro.
- Uninstall Bloatware on Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro.
- You can block Ads on any Android applications such as YouTube and other game-related applications.
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- By Rooting Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
- You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.
Steps to Root Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro
Guide to Root Xiaomi Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro via SuperSU
Guide to Root Poco X6 / Redmi Note 13 Pro via Magisk
We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.