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How to Install Derpfest ROM on Redmi Note 10 Pro [Android 13]

In this guide, we will show you the steps to flash the latest Derpfest ROM on your Redmi Note 10 Pro. When it comes to custom development, then there’s hardly an iota of a doubt that the offering from the Chinese OEM is right at the top of the priority queue. And the tenth iteration in this lineup is no different either as the device has been blessed with a plethora of AOSP-based ROMs.

So this begs the all-important question- which one should you ultimately opt for? Well, if you are looking for a custom ROM that manages to strike just the right chord between tons of intriguing features and a stable, fast, and snappy OS, then your search should stop right here. So with that in mind, let’s make you aware of the steps to flash the latest Derpfest ROM on your Redmi Note 10 Pro.

How to Install Derpfest ROM on Redmi Note 10 Pro [Android 13]

The below instructions will wipe off all the data, so please take a backup beforehand. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.

STEP 1: Install Android SDK

install adb platform tools windows

First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide to install Derpfest ROM on Redmi Note 10 Pro.

STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

Next up, you will also have to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your device. The former will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. On the other hand, OEM Unlocking is required to carry out the bootloader unlocking.

derpfest Redmi Note 10 Pro

So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader on Redmi Note 10 Pro

Next up, you will also have to unlock the device’s bootloader. Do keep in mind that doing so will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty as well. So if that’s all well and good, then please refer to our detailed guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on any Xiaomi Device.

derpfest Redmi Note 10 Pro

STEP 4: Download Firmware

Next up, you’ll have to download the latest firmware corresponding to your region. You may get them from below [Also Read: How to Flash/Update Firmware on Redmi Note 10 Pro]

Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet)
Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max (sweetin)

STEP 5: Download Derpfest ROM for Redmi Note 10 Pro/Max

Grab hold of the ROM from below and transfer it to your device.

Derpfest ROM for Redmi Note 10 Pro: DOWNLOAD LINK

STEP 6: Boot to Fastboot Mode

  1. Connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
  2. Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
  3. After that, type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to Fastboot Mode
    adb reboot bootloader

    derpfest Redmi Note 10 Pro

  4. To verify the Fastboot connection, type in the below command and you should get back the device ID.
    fastboot devices

    Project Elixir redmi note 10 pro

  5. If you don’t get any serial ID, then please install Fastboot Drivers.

STEP 7: Install OrangeFox Recovery

Next up, you’ll have to install the OrangeFox Recovery on your device. For that, do check out our guide on How to Install OrangeFox Recovery on Redmi Note 10 Pro. As far as Derpfest ROM is concerned, you should flash the OrangeFox-R11.1_3-Unofficial-sweet.zip [refer to the linked guide above]. Moreover, once you have flashed the OrangeFox Recovery, use the below command to boot to the recovery:

fastboot reboot recovery

derpfest Redmi Note 10 Pro

STEP 8: Install Derpfest ROM on Redmi Note 10 Pro/Max

  1. From the OrangeFox Recovery, select the MIUI Firmware and perform a right swipe to flash it.
  2. Now go to Reboot and select Recovery. Your device will reboot to OrangeFox Recovery
  3. Once done, select the Derpfest ROM and perform a right swipe to flash it.
  4. Moving on, now go to Format Data, type in YES, and hit the orange checkmark.
  5. Finally, go to Reboot and select System. Your device will boot to the newly flashed OS.

These were the steps to install the latest Derpfest ROM ROM based on Android 13 onto your Redmi Note 10 Pro. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.


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