Download and Install Android 13 Update for Xiaomi Poco F4 (MIUI 14)

Xiaomi Poco F4 was launched in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and features a 6.67inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on  Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top. Poco F4 sports a triple rear camera setup that houses a 64 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 2 MP macro shooter.

From this post, you can download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Poco F4 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 Poco F4 devices.

Download and Install Android 13 Update for Xiaomi Poco F4

Poco F4 Device Overview:

The Xiaomi Poco F4 features a 6.67 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 1300 nits. Under the hood, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor built on a 7nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with 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. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 650. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with MIUI 13 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 64 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 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 20 MP primary sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens. The rear camera setup can capture 4K videos at 60 fps, while the front camera is limited to 1080p video recording.

The smartphone comes in four storage options: 128GB internal storage + 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 12GB 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 a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering it all is a 4500 mAh battery that can be topped up quickly using a 67W power adapter. The company claims that the phone can go from 0% to 100% in just 38 mins. The smartphone is available in three color options: Moonlight Silver, Night Black, and Nebula Green.

How to Install Android 13 for the Poco F4

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

Download Android 13 Update

You may now download the Android 13 for the Poco F4 devices from the below links:

Software Version and Downloads Changelog
India Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to March 2024. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to February 2024. Increased system security.
India Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to January 2024. Increased system security.
India Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to September 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to September 2023. Increased system security.
India Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
Global Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to March 2023. Increased system security.
Europe Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to March 2023. Increased system security.
Turkey Stable ROM:

  • System
    • 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.
    • 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:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to December 2022. Increased system security.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Stable MIUI based on Android 13
    • 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.
    • Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
Global Stable ROM:

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to December 2022. Increased system security.
    • 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.
    • Stable MIUI based on Android 13
  • 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:

  • System
    • 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.
    • Stable MIUI based on Android 13
    • 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.

How to Install Android 13 on Poco F4

Install Fastboot ROM

  1. Download the MIUI xxxx Fastboot ROM for your Poco F4
  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)Mi Bunny Logo
  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. Mi Flash Tool mi6
  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) Mi Flash Tool mi6
  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. Mi Flash Tool mi6
  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. Mi Flash Tool mi6

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 F4. Please let us know in the comments section if you still have any queries. Rounding off, here are iPhone Tips and TricksPC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks, which you should also check out.

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