In this guide, we will show you the steps to install the latest LineageOS ROM based on Android 13 onto your Poco X3 NFC. The Poco series has always been the go-to choice for tech enthusiasts. And the reasons for the same are there for everyone to see. When the device is getting blessed with tons of custom ROMs, then users are literally left spoilt for choices, not that we are complaining though.
While this might result in the problem of plenty for the end users, however, if you are looking for a clean stock usage experience with minimal features, then Lineage should be your go-to choice. While you wouldn’t get a truckload of functionalities and customizations, however, a fast, snappy, and stable system is on the cards. So on that note, let’s get started with the steps to install the latest LineageOS ROM based on Android 13 onto your Poco X3 NFC.
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How to Install LineageOS ROM on Poco X3 NFC [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
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 LineageOS on Poco F4.
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.
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 Poco X3 NFC
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.
STEP 4: Update Firmware
Next up, you’ll have to firmware as instructed in the below-linked guide [make sure to change the command accordingly if there is any addition or removal of commands, or reach out to me via the comments section if you’re unsure].
How to Update Firmware on Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC
STEP 5: Download LineageOS for Poco X3 NFC
- You may now grab hold of the LineageOS ROM for your device from the below link.
LineageOS for Poco X3 NFC: DOWNLOAD LINK
- Rename the ROM file to rom.zip and transfer it to the platform tools folder on your PC.
STEP 6: Boot to Fastboot Mode
- Connect your device to the PC via a USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
- Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
- After that, type in the following command in the CMD window to boot your device to Fastboot Mode
adb reboot bootloader
- To verify the Fastboot connection, type in the below command and you should get back the device ID.
fastboot devices
- If you don’t get any serial ID, then please install Fastboot Drivers.
STEP 7: Flash LineageOS Recovery
- Now type in the below command to flash the recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- Then type in the below command to boot your device to crDroid Recovery
fastboot reboot recovery
STEP 8: Format Data
- From the LineageOS Recovery, go to Factory Reset.
- Then select Format Data/Factory Reset > Format Data.
- Your device will now undergo a reset.
- Once done, you shall get the “Data wipe complete” message.
STEP 9: Install LineageOS on Poco X3 NFC
- From the LineageOS Recovery, go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
- Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter.
- This will launch the Command Prompt. So type in the below command to flash the ROM file via Sideload:
adb sideload rom.zip
- The process will now begin and once done, you shall get the Total xfer: 1.00x message [Got an error? See FAQ below].
- If you want to install GApps, then move over to the next step otherwise select Reboot System Now to boot to the OS.
STEP 10: Install GApps [Optional]
- Go to Advanced > Reboot to Recovery. Your device will reboot to Custom Recovery.
- Once done, go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
- Now type in the below command to flash the GApps file via Sideload:
adb sideload gapps.zip
- You will get a Signature Verification failed message because the GApps package isn’t signed by LineageOS. That’s not an issue, just hit YES to proceed ahead.
- Once done, you may now finally reboot your device to the OS via “Reboot system now”.
That’s it. These were the steps to install the LineageOS ROM based on Android 13 on Poco X3 NFC. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know your doubt and the device that you are using in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
