In this guide, we will show you the steps to install numerous Android 13 custom ROMs onto your Poco F4. When we talk about devices offering the absolute best value for money, then Poco is one such brand that would usually occupy the topmost position in the pecking order. Not just for the general everyday users, this device has a plethora of goodies in store for tech enthusiasts as well.
Moreover, Poco F4 has also been blessed with numerous custom ROMs based on the latest Android 13 update. These are AOSP-based ROM that would provide you with a clean stock OS experience and a few Pixel-related features. So without any further ado, let’s show you the steps to welcome these ROMs onto your device right away.
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Prerequisites to Installing Android 13 Custom ROMs on Poco F4
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 Poco F4 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: At the time of writing, the latest OrangeFox Recovery isn’t able to decrypt storage on Android 13. So either use the official TWRP [recommended, unless stated otherwise] or the ROM’s built-in recovery to carry out the flashing process. Moreover, make sure that you are on the latest firmware version before flashing any ROM.
EliteROM
ROM | RECOVERY INSTALLATION VIDEO
PixelOS
ROM | Recovery INSTALLATION VIDEO
Evolution X
ROM | Recovery INSTALLATION VIDEO
ArrowOS
ROM | RECOVERY INSTALLATION VIDEO
crDroid
ROM | Recovery INSTALLATION VIDEO
Syberia
ROM | Recovery INSTALLATION VIDEO
SparkOS
ROM | Recovery INSTALLATION VIDEO
Additional Files
Official TWRP Recovery TWRP INSTALLATION GUIDE ORANGEFOX INSTALLATION GUIDE Latest Firmware Disable Force Verity Encryption ZIP GApps Magisk OrangeFox
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 Poco F4
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
- 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
Install PixelOS Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F4
- Install TWRP [Guide] or OrangeFox Recovery [Guide] on your device.
- Then use the below command to boot your device to the Recovery:
From OS: adb reboot recovery From Fastboot Mode: fastboot reboot recovery
- After that, go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
- Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check Cache, Dalvik, and Data.
- Once done, go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
- 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 F4. 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 Evolution X Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F4
- To begin with, install TWRP [Guide] or OrangeFox Recovery [Guide] on your device
- Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:
From OS: adb reboot recovery From Fastboot Mode: fastboot reboot recovery
- After that, go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
- Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check Cache, Dalvik, and Data.
- Once done, go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
- 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 F4. 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 ArrowOS Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F4
- To begin with, install TWRP [Guide] or OrangeFox Recovery [Guide] on your device
- Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:
From OS: adb reboot recovery From Fastboot Mode: fastboot reboot recovery
- After that, go to Install, select the firmware.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
- Then go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it as well.
- Now go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
- 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 ArrowOS Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F4. 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 crDroid Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F4
- To begin with, install TWRP [Guide] or OrangeFox Recovery [Guide] on your device
- Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:
From OS: adb reboot recovery From Fastboot Mode: fastboot reboot recovery
- Now go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter. Once done, transfer the ROM ZIP file to your device via TWRP
- Then go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it as well.
- 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 crDroid Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F4. 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 Syberia Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F4
- To begin with, install TWRP [Guide] or OrangeFox Recovery [Guide] on your device
- Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:
From OS: adb reboot recovery From Fastboot Mode: fastboot reboot recovery
- After that, go to Install, select the firmware.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
- Now go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter. Once done, transfer the ROM ZIP file to your device via TWRP
- Then go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it as well.
- 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 Syberia Project Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F4. 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 SparkOS Android 13 Custom ROM on Poco F4
- To begin with, install TWRP [Guide] or OrangeFox Recovery [Guide] on your device
- Then use the below command to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:
From OS: adb reboot recovery From Fastboot Mode: fastboot reboot recovery
- Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > check Cache, Dalvik, and Data.
- After that, go to Install, select the firmware.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it.
- Then go to Install, select the ROM.zip, and perform a right swipe to flash it as well.
- Now go to Wipe > Format Data > Type Yes and hit Enter.
- 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 SparkOS Android 13 custom ROM onto your Poco F4. 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.
