Download Samsung Galaxy M13 Android 13 (One UI 5.0/5.1) Update

This post lets you download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy M13 devices. Now that Google has released the sturdy build of its latest OS, Android 13, many OEMs are quick to jump on this bandwagon. Going by the track record of Samsung, it is no surprise that they have also released an update for their flagship smartphones. This new One UI 5.0/5.1 update would bring in many noteworthy features for the end-users.

To begin with, the new brings in improvements like multi-language support, user privacy, revamped clipboard features, and more. Other than these, there are a few design changes, like an updated media player and support for themed icons to match wallpaper colour. Here are the detailed instructions to download and install the latest Android 13 update for the Samsung Galaxy M13 devices.

Samsung Galaxy M13 Device Overview:

The Samsung Galaxy M13 features a 6.6 inches PLS LCD panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It is an HD+ panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Under the hood, we get the Exynos 850 processor built on an 8nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with eight Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Mali-G52. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with One UI Core 4.1 skin running on it.

In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, a 5MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2MP depth sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The selfie camera at the front is an 8MP primary sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens. The front and rear camera systems are limited to 1080p video recording.

The smartphone comes in two storage options: 64GB internal storage + 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage + 4GB RAM. We also get a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB Type C. And for sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, and compass. Powering it all is a 5000 mAh battery that can be topped up using a 15W power adapter. The smartphone is available in three color options: Deep Green, Orange Copper, and Light Blue.

Android 13 and Its Features

Google has finally started rolling out their stable Android 13 update to the public. Regarding the Android 13, it seems that the Android 13’s successor has plenty of additional features and improvements to its predecessor. We’ve already seen and used the major UI and design element changes in Android 13 last year, known as ‘Material You.’ This materialistic theming design enhanced the Android user experience from the minimal subtle look, rounded corners, improved pop-ups, etc.

Whereas the improved scrolling screenshots, optimized one-handed UI mode, better privacy & security features, improved app notifications, per-app basis language preferences, app permissions to send notifications, BT LE Audio support, auto theme icons, updated now playing widget, etc. Users will also find intuitive QR scanner support, enhanced silent mode, tap-to-transfer media controls, multiple profiles for NFC payments, and more.

Android 13 One UI 5.0/5.1 Update Tracker:

Updated on May 16, 2023: Samsung started seeding February 2023 security patch update for the device with software version M135FXXU2CWB4. The update is based on Android 13.

Updated on February 07, 2022: Today, Samsung rolled their first One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy M13 globally. The update carries Android 13 with December 2022 security patch.

Download Android 13 | One UI 5.0/5.1 Update:

Steps to Install Android 13 on Samsung M13

Before we get straight to the steps to flash the One UI 5.0/5.1 update based on Android 13 on your Samsung Galaxy M13, let us look at the prerequisites first.

Pre-Requirements: 

• Download and Install Samsung Kies Software on your computer.
• You must download the latest Samsung USB Drivers and install them on your PC.
• Make sure that you have ODIN Software installed on your PC.
• You will also require a Windows PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
• Keep your Samsung Galaxy M13 battery charged by at least 60% for a smoother process.
• Take a backup of your device (No Root) before doing anything.

Now, let’s take a look at the Steps to flash Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy M13.

Installation Instructions:

We have provided a full detailed installation guide to flash the Android 13 update using Odin Tool on your Samsung Galaxy M13. To flash Android 13 (One UI 5.0/5.1) on Samsung Galaxy M13, you need to follow the below guide carefully:

1. Download the appropriate Android 13 firmware file for your Samsung Galaxy M13.
2. Extract the contents of the firmware zip file.
3. Notice that the extracted files will be in “.tar” or “.tar.md5” format.
4. Now download and extract the Odin tool on your PC.
5. Open the extracted folder and click on the Odin.exe file.
6. You need to connect your Galaxy M13 to the PC while it is in Download Mode.
7. Notice that the CO port will light up on Odin once you connect your phone.
8. Click the AP button and select the firmware.
9. Do the same for BL, CP, and CSC.
10. Keep in mind that the regular CSC file will erase the entire data. In order to save the data, select the ‘HOME_CSC‘ file.
11. Don’t forget to select Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time in the Options tab.
12. Click the Start button to install the firmware on your Galaxy M13.
13. That’s it! You will see a PASS message once the installation is complete.

Check out our full-depth video guide as well.

We hope that this guide will be helpful to you. If in case, you’re facing any issues, feel free to ask in the comments below.