PixelOS UNOFFICIAL for Poco X3 NFC Android 12.1 Update: 220411. Maintained By @TheStrechh. Changelog: Merged April Security Patch, Added doubletap/longpress power to toggle torch, Removed text from expanded screenshot chip, Allow to disable battery estimates in QS, Added bluetooth battery icon in status bar, Introduced status bar tuner, Misc. fixes and optimizations, read full changelog. Use at your own risk, I’m not responsible for bricking your device.
Download PixelOS 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 PixelOS_surya-12.1-20220410-2305.zip
- Download fw_surya_miui_SURYAGlobal_V12.5.5.0.RJGMIXM_450cc10088_11.0.zip
- Download NikGapps-core-arm64-12-20220222-signed.zip
- Download Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_03.04.2020.zip
- Download GCAM 8.3 MOD for Xiaomi Phone
- Download Magisk: Magisk-v23.0.apk or latest rename it to Magisk-v23.0.zip ( if necessary )
- Copy ROM to SD Card ( Recommended )
Install Instructions PixelOS 12.1 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 fw_surya_miui_SURYAGlobal_V12.5.5.0.RJGMIXM_450cc10088_11.0.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Install – select PixelOS_surya-12.1-20220410-2305.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
- 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-v23.0.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.