Xiaomi has started rolling out its new skin MIUI 14 beta on top of Android 13 on eligible smartphones from April 2022. It is also obvious that the OEM would like to complete the stable rollout of the MIUI 13 update to eligible devices before October ends. There are a few models, part of the list, that have been left out from receiving MIUI 13 updates. The brand is working on beta versions but details on the stable version are awaited. To name a few they include Poco M2/M2 Pro, Poco M3, Poco C3, Poco X2, and Poco X3.
The trend of creating sub-brands within the flagship companies was started by Huawei. It achieved tremendous success with its Honor sub-brand, which influenced other vendors such as Xiaomi, who introduced the popular Redmi family of devices and later POCO.
Xiaomi announced the latest version of their proprietary Android skin — MIUI 13 based on Android 12 last year. To those who are unaware, MIUI versions are independent of Android versions, which means that devices (Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO) that aren’t eligible for the Android 12 update may still receive the MIUI 13 update.
Though Poco had decided to step out from the shadows of its parent Xiaomi in 2020, it continues to be a subsidiary of Xiaomi when it comes to using Xiaomi’s MIUI skin. As of now, POCO is denying any talk of a future split to build an in-house custom skin, as Realme did after leaving Oppo.
Let us have a look at the pending models that are waiting to get seeded with the MIUI 13 update based on Android 12 in the coming days.
When will my Poco phone get MIUI 13 update?
While the flagship smartphones have received Android 12, there are a few eligible mid-segment and budget POCO phones that are still waiting for a stable MIUI 13 update. Keeping this in mind, the Poco Android 12 update is still significantly reliant on Xiaomi and how quickly it makes the OS accessible for Redmi variants of current Poco smartphones.
List of Eligible POCO Smartphones received MIUI 13 Update
As per Xiaomi’s major OS update policy, the following is the list of eligible POCO devices that are ready to receive the Android 12 update based on MIUI 13 update officially. Select POCO smartphones had started receiving updates (Beta or Stable) in December 2021.
- – Poco F3/ Poco F3 GT (Build numbers 13.0.0.1.SKHMIXM and V13.0.1.0.SKJINXM) – Received Stable MIUI 13 in April
- – Poco F2 Pro (Build Number V13.0.0.1.SJKMIXM) – Stable MIUI 13 rollout in April to EEA countries.
- – Poco X3 GT: V13.0.0.1.SKPMIXM – Stable MIUI 13 rollout in April to Global, India and Turkey.
- – Poco X3 Pro: V13.0.0.3.SJUMIXM – Stable MIUI 13 rollout in May to EEA, India and Turkey.
- – Poco M3 Pro 5G: V13.0.1.0.SKSMIXM – Stable MIUI 13 rollout in April.
List of POCO Smartphones yet to receive MIUI 13 Update
There are few POCO models that are eligible to receive but there has been no update from the company on the timeline. The users are getting annoyed as the wait for updates is endless.
When will Poco X2 receive the Android 12 update?
Launched in February 2020, POCO X2 OS ran on Android 10 based on MIUI 11 skin. It has received 1 Android and 2 MIUI updates and its current OS version is V12.5.7.0.RGHINXM. The last OS version received was MIUI 12.5. As per the policy, POCO X2 will receive another OS update, though the last one, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, (Build number – V13.0.3.0.SGHINXM). MIUI 13 and Android 12 will be the last MIUI and Android updates for this mid-range segment phone.
Xiaomi kick-started Mi Tester Recruitment Programme for POCO Global Stable ROM in mid of February 17, 2022. Thereafter the users have not heard about a stable rollout. However, it is expected to get released at the end of Q3 2022, Poco X2 users should hear good news.
When will Poco X3 receive the Android 12 update?
Launched in September 2020 along with its NFC version, the Poco X3 was crafted for Android on top of the MIUI 12. It has received 1 Android and 3 MIUI updates and currently runs Android 11. Poco X3 MIUI 13 update was rolled out for internal testing at the beginning of May. The parent company, Xiaomi, rolled out Mi Tester Recruitment Programme for POCO Global Stable ROM in mid of February 17, 2022. Thereafter the users have not heard about a stable rollout.
However, it is estimated that the Poco X3/Poco X3 NFC versions will be available for a stable update by the end of Q3 2022.
When will Poco X3 NFC receive the Android 12 update?
POCO X3 NFC was launched in September 2020 and was designed for Android 10 on top of MIUI 12. It has received 1 Android and 2 MIUI updates and currently runs Android 11. POCO X3 NFC MIUI 13 update was rolled out for internal testing, exclusive to devs, with build number MIUI 13.0.0.1 SJGMIXM at the beginning of May.
Xiaomi kick-started Mi Tester Recruitment Programme for POCO Global Stable ROM in mid of February 17, 2022. Thereafter the users have not heard about a stable rollout. However, it is expected that by end of Q3 2022, Poco X3/Poco X3 NFC models get ready to receive a stable update.
When will Poco M2 receive the Android 12 update?
Poco M2 was launched in September 2020 with the smooth Android 10 based MIUI 11. It has received 1 Android and 2 MIUI updates and currently runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. POCO X3 NFC MIUI 13 update was rolled out for internal testing, exclusive to devs, with build number MIUI 13.0.0.1 SJGMIXM at the beginning of May.
When will Poco M2 Pro receive the Android 12 update?
POCO M2 Pro was launched in April 2021 in India running MIUI 11.0 Global Stable on top of Android 10. To date, it has received 1 Android and 2 MIUI updates and is currently running on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. The latest update will fix the major bugs that reportedly slowed down the phone. Like many on the list, POCO M2 Pro MIUI 13 update was rolled out for internal testing, exclusive to developers, at the beginning of May.
When will Poco M3 receive the MIUI 13 update?
Poco M3 was launched in February 2021 in India, pre-installed with Android 10 based on MIUI 11. It has received 1 Android and 2 MIUI updates and currently runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. The latest update is a stable beta release, available for limited users. POCO M3 MIUI 13 update was rolled out for internal testing, exclusive to devs, with the build number of the update released internally being 22.4.2 at the beginning of May.
Xiaomi kick-started Mi Tester Recruitment Programme for POCO Global Stable ROM in mid of February 17, 2022. Thereafter the users have not heard about a stable rollout. However, it is expected that by August and September 2022, Poco M3 will start getting ready to receive a stable update. If the devs version does not report any fatal errors, it will be rolled out in the Mi Pilot program. Once it gets clearance, it will be available for download through the MIUI Downloader.
How and where can I download MIUI 13 update?
Usually, one gets notified on receiving an update from POCO since the phones are designed with MIUI’s built-in updater app. Either one can wait for the notification of the MIUI 13 update on the phone or one can manually update the stable version.
On receiving a notification, one can easily download it via the MIUI downloader. One can also download using the MIUI downloader app.
List of POCO devices eligible for MIUI 13.5 update
Here is a list of POCO devices that will receive the upcoming MIUI 13.5 update.
- Poco M4/M4 Pro 4G/M4 Pro 5G
- Poco X3 Pro
- Poco X4 Pro 5G
- Poco X3 GT
- Poco X4 GT/X4 GT+
- Poco F4/F4 Pro
- Poco F3/F3 GT
- Poco C40/C40+
These are the models for which we can expect a global Android 12 update release by September 2022. Other models of POCO might soon join the list. We will come back next time with more information about them. Till then, share with us your ordeal and happiness, and stay in touch with us.
