Install Android 13 Custom ROMs on Poco F1

In this guide, we will show you the steps to install various Android 13 Custom ROMs onto your Poco F1. When the device was first announced, it managed to grab the attention of the masses by an astronomical scale. And even though it has been over four years since it made its way, it is still up and running in quite some style. One major reason for the same is its active involvement in custom development.

There’s no better way to cement this statement than by listing the fact that this device has already been blessed with a plethora of Android 13 Custom ROMs and many more are on their way. So a clean stock OS experience with some additional [and optional] Pixel goodies are on the cards. So without further ado, let’s make you acquainted with the steps to welcome these ROMs onto your device right away.

Install Android 13 Custom ROMs on Poco F1

The below process will wipe off all the data from your device, so take a complete device 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: Download Android 13 Custom ROMs

First off, grab hold of the desired Android 13 custom ROM for your Xiaomi Mi 9 from below. Once downloaded, rename the ROM file to rom.zip and recovery [if present] to recovery.img so as to maintain uniformity in the commands and also so that it becomes easier to type in the CMD window. Likewise, make sure to transfer both the rom.zip and recovery.img to the platform-tools folder on your PC.

NOTE: When it comes to recovery, you could use this TWRP by REIGNZ which is able to decrypt the encrypted ROMs, in case the custom recovery provided by the ROM doesn’t work. However, in case you still have any encryption issues, then flash this Disable DM Verity Force Encrypt.zip file.

LineageOS

ROM | Recovery | GApps

crDroid

ROM | Recovery

PixelOS

ROM | Recovery

AwakenOS

ROM | Recovery

Project Elixir

ROM | Elixir

STEP 2: 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.

STEP 3: 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 process.

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 4: Unlock Bootloader on Redmi Mi 9

next up, you will have to unlock the bootloader on your device. Do keep in mind that doing so will wipe off all the data and might make the device’s warranty null and void as well. So if that’s well and good, then refer to our guide on How to Unlock the Bootloader on any Xiaomi Device

STEP 5: 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

   

Install LineageOS Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F1

Before starting with the below process, make sure you are on the firmware listed below. If that is not the case, then update/downgrade your device to that firmware version and only then proceed with the flashing.

STEP 1: Flash LineageOS Recovery on Poco F1

1. First of all, you will have to flash the LineageOS recovery onto your device. So execute the below command for the same:

   fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

   

2. Once the flashing is complete, type in the below command to boot to LineageOS Recovery.

   fastboot reboot recovery

   

STEP 2: Factory Reset Device

1. From the LineageOS Recovery, go to Factory Reset.
2. Then select Format Data/Factory Reset > Format Data.
3. Your device will now undergo a reset.
4. Once done, you shall get the “Data wipe complete” message.
   

STEP 3: Install LineageOS Android 13 ROM on Poco F1

1. From the LineageOS Recovery, go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
2. Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter.
3. This will launch the Command Prompt. So type in the below command to flash the ROM file via Sideload:

   adb sideload rom.zip

   

4. The process will now begin and once done, you shall get the Total xfer: 1.00x message [Got an error? See FAQ below].
5. If you want to install GApps, then move over to the next step otherwise select Reboot System Now to boot to the OS.
   

STEP 4: Install GApps

1. Go to Advanced > Reboot to Recovery. Your device will reboot to LineageOS Recovery.
2. Once done, go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB.
3. Now type in the below command to flash the GApps file via Sideload:

   adb sideload gapps.zip

   

4. 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.
5. 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 onto your Poco F1. 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.

Install crDroid Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F1

1. Type in the below command to flash the crDroid Recovery:

   fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

2. Then use the below command to boot your device to crDroid Recovery:

   fastboot reboot recovery

   

3. Now go to Factory Reset > Format data/factory reset. After that, wipe the Cache and System partitions.
4. Once done, go to Reboot and select Recovery. Your device will reboot to crDroid Recovery.
5. Now go to Apply Update > Apply from ADB and type in the below command in CMD to sideload the ROM

   adb sideload rom.zip

6. Wait for the process to complete. Once done, flash any other mod [such as GApps] via ADB Sideload.
7. Once done, select Reboot System Now. Your device will now reboot to the newly installed OS.

That’s it. These were the steps to install crDroid Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F1. 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.

Install PixelOS Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F1

1. Type in the below command to flash the TWRP Recovery [link in the Downloads section above]:

   fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

2. Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:

   fastboot reboot recovery

   

3. After that, go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
4. Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check system, vendor, cache, Dalvik, data, system_ext.
5. Now download the latest firmware for your device and transfer it via TWRP.
6. Then go to Install, select the firmware.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
7. Once done, go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
8. Finally, go to Reboot and select System. Your device will boot to the newly installed OS.

That’s it. These were the steps to install PixelOS Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F1. 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.

Install AwakenOS Android 13 ROM on Poco F1

1. Type in the below command to flash the TWRP Recovery [link in the Downloads section above]:

   fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

2. Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:

   fastboot reboot recovery

   

3. After that, go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
4. Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check system, cache, Dalvik, data, system_ext.
5. Once done, go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
6. Finally, go to Reboot and select System. Your device will boot to the newly installed OS.

That’s it. These were the steps to install AwakenOS Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F1. 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.

Install Project Elixir Android 13 ROM on Poco F1

1. Type in the below command to flash the TWRP Recovery [link in the Downloads section above]:

   fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

2. Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:

   fastboot reboot recovery

   

3. After that, go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
4. Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check system, vendor, data, system_ext, cache, dalvik.
5. Once done, go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
6. Finally, go to Reboot and select System. Your device will boot to the newly installed OS.

That’s it. These were the steps to install Project Elixir Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F1. 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.