Download and install Pixel Experience Android 13 on Redmi Note 11

The popular Note Series from Xiaomi has always been the go-to choice for users if they’re looking to buy a device that offers the best return for their money without having to burn a hole in their pockets. To further add to the amazing features of these devices, they are also major players in the custom development market. Whether it is installing custom recoveries, flashing custom ROMs, or gaining administrative privileges by rooting your device, there is a lot that you can try. If you’re looking to install custom ROM on your device, then this guide is perfect for you. Here, you will get to know how to download and install Pixel Experience Android 13 on Redmi Note 11.

How to download and install Pixel Experience Android 13 on Redmi Note 11

Step 1: Install Android SDK

To start off, install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC or computer. It’s the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google. You should download it and extract it to a convenient location on your PC. Doing this will give you the necessary platform-tools folder.

Step 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

Then, you will need to enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your smartphone. The former makes your smartphone recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. Meanwhile, it’ll allow you to easily boot your smartphone to Fastboot Mode.

OEM Unlocking will be needed to carry out the bootloader unlocking process. You’ll need to go to Settings -> About Phone -> Tap on Build Number 7 times -> Return to Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer Options -> Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

Step 3: Unlock Bootloader on your smartphone

You’ll also need to unlock the bootloader on your Redmi Note 11 if you’re looking to root your phone. Remember that doing this will wipe off the data and might even make your device’s warranty null and void.

• How to Unlock bootloader on Xioami, Redmi and Poco Phones (MIUI Unlock Bootloader Guide)

Step 4: Download Pixel Experience ROM and Recovery for Redmi Note 11

• Now, you need to get hold of the Pixel Experience ROM and Recovery Files by heading to the links mentioned below –

ROM | Recovery

• The ROM file is present as a ZIP while the recovery file will be an IMG file
• Once these files have been downloaded, you should transfer them to the platform-tools folder on the PC
• Next, you should rename the recovery file to recovery to make the complete name “recovery.img”
• Likewise, you must rename the ROM file to rom to make the complete name “rom.zip”

Step 5: Boot your device to Fastboot mode

• Connect your smartphone to the PC using a USB cable while ensuring that USB debugging is enabled
• After that, go to the platform-tools folder and type in CMD in the address bar before hitting Enter to launch the Command Prompt
• Then, type in the following command in the CMD window for booting your smartphone to Fastboot Mode

adb reboot bootloader

• For verifying the Fastboot connection, you should type the following command and you’ll get back the device ID – fastboot devices

Step 6: Flash the Pixel Experience Recovery file on Redmi Note 11

• You’ll need to flash the Pixel Experience recovery file onto the boot partition of your smartphone
• Execute the following command for the same –

fastboot flash boot recovery.img

• Once you’re done flashing the file, use the hardware keys for bringing up the Recovery Menu and then hit the Power key for confirming it
• Your device will now be booted to the Pixel Experience Recovery

Step 7: Factory Reset your smartphone

• From the Pixel Experience Recovery, you should head over to Factory Reset
• After that, select Format Data/Factory Reset and then Format Data
• Your smartphone will undergo a reset
• Once it is done, you will get the “Data wipe complete” message

Step 8: Install Pixel Experience ROM on your Redmi Note 11

• In the Pixel Experience Recovery, head over to Apply Update -> Apply from ADB
• After that, go to the platform-tools folder and then type in CMD in the address bar before hitting enter
• It’ll launch the Command Prompt, so you’ll need to type the following command to flash the ROM file using Sideload –

adb sideload rom.zip

• The process will begin and once it is complete, you’ll get the Total xfer: 1.00x message
• Now, head back to the home screen of the recovery and then select Reboot System Now
• Your smartphone will now boot to the newly installed OS