NitrogenOS 12L OFFICIAL for Poco X3 NFC Android 12.1 Update: 220511. Maintained By xyyx. Changelog: Initial Android 12.1 build, May security patch (android-12.1.0_r5), Restore FaceUnlock. Notes: Based on MIUI Global 12.5.1 Vendor, Flash MIUI 12.5.1 Vendor with rom, Gapps Included. Follow the instructions carefully. Use at your own risk, I’m not responsible for bricking your device.
Download NitrogenOS 12.1 for Poco X3
- Your phone must be Installed Custom Recovery. If not, you can read How to Install TWRP 3.6.0 Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC – Permanent
- Download Nitrogen-OS-12-surya-20220511.zip
- Download vendor_SURYAGlobal_V12.5.1.0.RJGMIXM_e3b8205e7f_11.0.zip
- Download NikGapps-core-arm64-12-20220222-signed.zip ( if necessary )
- Download Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_03.04.2020.zip
- Download GCAM 8.3 MOD for Xiaomi Phone
- Download Magisk: Magisk-v24.1.apk or latest rename it to .zip ( if necessary )
- Copy ROM to SD Card ( Recommended )
Install Instructions NitrogenOS 12 for Poco X3
- Enter TWRP Recovery Mode: Turn Power off, Press and Hold Volume Up + Power key, When POCO logo appears release Power key only, keep pressing Volume Up until TWRP Recovery appears.
- First Important Step is to Backup (though depends on you if you wanna be safe or no )
- Select Wipe – Advanced ( Dalvik, Cache, Data ), Swipe to wipe
- Select Install – select vendor_SURYAGlobal_V12.5.1.0.RJGMIXM_e3b8205e7f_11.0.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Install – select Nitrogen-OS-12-surya-20220511.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Install – select Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_03.04.2020.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash ( if necessary )
- Select Wipe – Format Data – type “yes” and confirm ( Optional )
- Select Reboot – System
- Setup the Phone
How to Install GApps ( if necessary )
- Enter TWRP Recovery Mode: Turn Power off, Press and Hold Volume Up + Power key, When POCO logo appears release Power key only, keep pressing Volume Up until TWRP Recovery appears.
- Select Install – select NikGapps-core-arm64-12-20220222-signed.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Reboot – System
How to Root ( if necessary )
- Enter TWRP Recovery Mode: Turn Power off, Press and Hold Volume Up + Power key, When POCO logo appears release Power key only, keep pressing Volume Up until TWRP Recovery appears.
- Install Magisk-v24.1.zip
- Reboot to System
- Connect Phone to Internet
- Install Magisk app and Open it. Magisk will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.
- Done
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Enter TWRP Recovery
You can enter TWRP recovery with 2 methods: via adb command by type “adb reboot recovery” and by pressing keys combinations ( Turn power off, press and hold volume up + Power key, when POCO logo appears release power key, keep pressing volume until TWRP recovery appears )
Notes / Warning!
- Use at your own risk, I’m not responsible for bricking your device.
- Using the incorrect file may brick your device.
- Make sure to backup your important data before root it.