Download and Install Android 13 Update for Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (MIUI 14)

In terms of optics, we have a quad-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, a 2MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens, and a 2MP depth sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. Coming to the front, we get a 20MP sensor paired with an f/2.2 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 have three storage options for this device: 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB 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/, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared port, FM Radio, and USB Type-C 2.0.

How to Install Android 13 for the Poco X3 Pro

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 X3 Pro
• 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 X3 Pro devices from the below links:

How to Install Android 13 on Poco X3 Pro

Install Fastboot ROM

1. Download the MIUI xxxx Fastboot ROM for your Poco X3 Pro
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 X3 Pro. 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.