Download and Install Android 13 Update for Xiaomi 12 Lite (MIUI 14)

Xiaomi 12 Lite (codenamed taoyao) launched globally features a 6.55-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC powers it under the hood. The device sports a triple rear camera setup which includes a 108 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP macro lens.

From this post, you can download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Xiaomi 12 Lite devices. Now that Google has released the stable build of its latest OS, Android 13, many OEMs are quick to jump on this bandwagon. Going by the track record of Xiaomi, it is no surprise that they have also released an update for their latest flagships. This new MIUI 13 update would bring in a plethora of 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite devices.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Device Overview:

The Xiaomi 12 Lite features a 6.55 inches AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is an FHD+ panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen has a peak brightness of 950 nits and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ content. Under the hood, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor built on a 6nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with four Kryo 670 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and four Kryo 670 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 642L. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with MIUI skin running on top.

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 108MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The selfie camera at the front is a 32 MP primary sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens. The rear camera system can capture 4K videos at 30 fps, while the front camera system is limited to 1080p video recording.

The smartphone comes with three storage options: 128GB internal storage + 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM. We do not get a MicroSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, Infrared port, and USB Type-C 2.0. And for sensors, we get an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, and compass. Powering it all is a 4300 mAh battery that can be topped up quickly using a 67W power adapter. The company claims the smartphone goes from 0 to 50% in just 13 minutes. The smartphone has three color options: Black, Lite Green, and Lite Pink

How to Install Android 13 for the Xiaomi 12 Lite

Before we start with the instructions, there are a few prerequisites that you need to checkmark. Make sure your device qualifies for all these requirements, as mentioned below:

Prerequisites

• This ROM is supported only for Xiaomi 12 Lite
• You need a Windows PC with ADB and Fastboot installed.
• Download Latest Mi Flash Tool and Extract it on your PC.
• Download and Install Xiaomi USB drivers.
• We do not recommend you attempt this process without a battery percentage of 70 or more to avoid any unforeseen shutdowns in the middle of the process.

Download Android 13 Update

You may now download the Android 13 for the Xiaomi 12 Lite devices from the below links:

Software Version and Downloads	Changelog
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.25.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	Other Optimized system performance Improved system security and stability
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.24.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	Other Optimized system performance Improved system security and stability
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.23.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to October 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.21.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to October 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM: V14.0.7.0.TLIMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to October 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM: V14.0.6.0.TLIMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to August 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.17.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to July 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.16.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.15.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM: V14.0.4.0.TLIMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to April 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.14.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to May 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.9.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to March 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.8.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.7.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security.
Taiwan Stable ROM: V14.0.3.0.TLITWXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 Your device will be upgraded to the new version of Android. Don’t forget to back up all important items before upgrading. The update process might take longer than usual. Expect overheating and other performance issues after you update – it might take some time for your device to adapt to the new version. Remember that some third-party apps aren’t yet compatible with Android 13 and you might not be able to use them normally. Thanks for your continued support. Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security. More features and improvements Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Turkey Stable ROM: V14.0.3.0.TLITRXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 Your device will be upgraded to the new version of Android. Don’t forget to back up all important items before upgrading. The update process might take longer than usual. Expect overheating and other performance issues after you update – it might take some time for your device to adapt to the new version. Remember that some third-party apps aren’t yet compatible with Android 13 and you might not be able to use them normally. Thanks for your continued support. Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security. More features and improvements Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Global Stable ROM: V14.0.3.0.TLIMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to January 2023. Increased system security. More features and improvements Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Global Stable ROM: V13.2.1.0.TLIMIXM Full OTA	Android 13 Update
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.5.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to December 2022. Increased system security. Updated Android Security Patch to January 2023. Increased system security. Updated Android Security Patch to January 2023. Increased system security. More features and improvements Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.3.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to December 2022. Increased system security. More features and improvements Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Europe Stable ROM: V13.2.2.0.TLIEUXM Full OTA	Android 13 Update

How to Install Android 13 on Xiaomi 12 Lite

Install Fastboot ROM

1. Download the MIUI xxxx Fastboot ROM for your Xiaomi 12 Lite
2. Now turn your device off completely. Press the Volume– key and the Power button simultaneously to enter Fastboot mode.
3. Once you have entered fastboot mode, you will see the Mi Bunny Fastboot mode picture (See screenshot below)
4. Now connect the device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable.
5. You need to double-click on the downloaded ROM file to extract it.
6. Open the extracted ROM folder, and copy its path on the computer. 
7. To install Mi Flash Tool and Extract the MIUI MI Flash tool on your computer.
8. Now click on the installer file on your computer and continue the installation. (Ignore the security warning) and select run to continue the installation.
9. After installation is completed, open MiFlash.exe and paste the address bar from the ROM file folder path copied in the 6th step. (You can also browse the folder by tapping the Select button) 
10. If you have pasted the Address code, Now Click on the first button (circled out in yellow) to Refresh, and MiFlash should automatically recognize the device. Then click the second button (circled out in red) to flash the ROM file to the device. 
11. Your flashing process has started, Now Wait until the progress bar inside MiFlash turns fully green, which means the ROM has been successfully installed. Then your device should automatically boot to the new version. 

Install Recovery ROM:

In a case where you can still access your data partition, or just want to update your firmware using the recovery, the following steps will deem useful.

1. Download the ROM file compatible with your device, and rename it to update.zip.
2. Transfer it to the root of your internal storage.
3. Proceed by booting your Xiaomi device into recovery mode by pressing both the Power and Volume Up buttons together.
4. Once you enter the recovery mode, you can navigate using the volume up and down keys, and use the power button to select an option.
5. Scroll down and select the “Install update.zip” option, and give your phone a while to do the task.
6. Once done, if your phone doesn’t reboot automatically, just navigate and select the “Reboot” option from the recovery.

That’s it. These were the steps to download and install the latest Android 13 update for the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Please let us know in the comments section if you still have any queries. Rounding off, here are iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks, which you should also check out.