Download and Install Android 13 Update for Xiaomi Poco F3 (MIUI 14)

The Poco F3 is a rebadge of the Redmi K40 launched in China last month. The Snapdragon 870 SoC powers the phone and has a triple rear camera setup. It offers 5G connectivity support. Poco F3 recently received the Android 13 update, which is the first major OS update to the device.

This post lets you download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Poco F3 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 numerous 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 Poco F3 devices.

Poco F3 Device Overview:

The Poco F3 features a 6.67 inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and has support for HDR10+. The company claims a peak brightness of 1300 nits. Under the hood, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 built on a 5nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor which consists of one Kryo 585 core clocked at 3.2 GHz, three Kryo 585 cores clocked at 2.42 GHz, and four Kryo 585 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz.

In terms of optics, we have a triple camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The triple camera setup consists of a 48MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, and a 5MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. Coming to the front, we get a 20MP sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens. The rear camera setup can capture 4K videos at 30 fps, while the front camera is only limited to 1080p video recording. For video recording, we only have EIS(Electronic Image Stabilization) and no OIS(Optical Image stabilization) on any of the sensors.

The smartphone will come with Android 11 out of the box with MIUI 12 for Poco running on top. We will have two storage options for this device: 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage. In terms of communications, we have Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, Infrared port, and USB Type-C 2.0.

For sensors, we have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, color spectrum, and compass. Powering it all is a 4520 mAh battery that supports 33 fast wired charging. The company claims the smartphone goes from 0-100% in 52 min using the provided adapter and cable in the box. The smartphone is available in three color options: Arctic White, Night Black, and Deep Ocean Blue.

How to Install Android 13 for the Poco F3

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 Poco F3
• 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 Poco F3 devices from the below links:

Software Version and Downloads	Changelog
Europe Stable ROM: OS1.0.2.0.TKHEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to March 2024. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM: OS1.0.3.0.TKHMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to March 2024. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: OS1.0.1.0.TKHEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to March 2024. Increased system security. Vibrant aesthetics Global aesthetics draw inspiration from life itself and change the way your device looks and feels New animation language makes interactions with your device wholesome and intuitive Natural colors bring vibrancy and vitality to every corner of your device Our all-new system font supports multiple writing systems Redesigned Weather app not only gives you important information, but also shows you how it feels outside Notifications are focused on important information, presenting it to you in the most efficient way Every photo can look like an art poster on your Lock screen, enhanced by multiple effects and dynamic rendering Multitasking is now even more straightforward and convenient with an upgraded multi-window interface
Global Stable ROM: OS1.0.2.0.TKHMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to February 2024. Increased system security. Vibrant aesthetics Global aesthetics draw inspiration from life itself and change the way your device looks and feels New animation language makes interactions with your device wholesome and intuitive Natural colors bring vibrancy and vitality to every corner of your device Our all-new system font supports multiple writing systems Redesigned Weather app not only gives you important information, but also shows you how it feels outside Notifications are focused on important information, presenting it to you in the most efficient way Every photo can look like an art poster on your Lock screen, enhanced by multiple effects and dynamic rendering Multitasking is now even more straightforward and convenient with an upgraded multi-window interface
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.11.0.TKHEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to December 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM: V14.0.8.0.TKHMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to September 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.9.0.TKHEUXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to May 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM: V14.0.7.0.TKHMIXM Full OTA	System Updated Android Security Patch to May 2023. Increased system security.
India Stable ROM: V14.0.3.0.TKHINXM Recovery ROM Fastboot ROM	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 Updated Android Security Patch to April 2023. Increased system security
Taiwan Stable ROM: V14.0.1.0.TKHTWXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 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.
Indonesia Stable ROM: V14.0.2.0.TKHIDXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 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: V14.0.1.0.TKHTRXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 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: V14.0.4.0.TKHMIXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 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.
Europe Stable ROM: V14.0.7.0.TKHEUXM Full OTA	System Stable MIUI based on Android 13 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.

How to Install Android 13 on Poco F3

Install Fastboot ROM

1. Download the MIUI xxxx Fastboot ROM for your Poco F3
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 Poco F3. 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.