How to install MIUI 13 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: 3 proven ways

Why should MIUI 13 be installed on the Redmi Note 10?

Updating firmware to MIUI 13 on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (codename mojito) brings not only visual changes, but also major performance improvements. The new version optimizes the work with RAM, reduces power consumption and adds useful features such as an advanced multitasking mode and an improved notification system. MIUI 12.5 or earlier versions.

However, the installation process has its pitfalls. Wrong method or wrong firmware can lead to device blink (complete failure) or data loss. In this article, we will discuss three official ways to update (via OTA, Recovery and Fastboot), and how to avoid typical errors. Importantly, if your Redmi Note 10 is purchased in China, it will require a special global firmware - read about this in the section on file selection.

Before you start, check the current version of MIUI: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. If you already have a MIUI 13, no further action is required. If the version below, read on.

Preparation for installation: what to do before the firmware

Regardless of the upgrade method chosen, preparing the device is a critical step, and neglecting it can lead to loss of photos, contacts, or even the inability to turn on the smartphone after firmware.

• 📱 Backup all data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset or with Mi Cloud.It is especially important to save SMS, note-taking and application settings.
• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 60%. 100% is recommended when upgrading via Fastboot, as the process can take up to 30 minutes.
• 📥 Download the correct firmware. for Redmi Note 10 (Mojito only files with tags will be suitable mojito_global (for the international version; or mojito_eea (Download from the official Xiaomi website.
• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader (if you plan to use Fastboot), which is required for the first manual update.

Note that if you upgrade from MIUI 12 or below, you may need to reset your entire Wipe after you have firmware, due to a change in the structure of the system partitions in MIUI 13.

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If you have custom recovery (TWRP), before running MIUI 13 through Fastboot, be sure to return to stock Recovery. Otherwise, the device may get stuck on the Xiaomi logo.

Method 1: Update via OTA (the easiest method)

If your Redmi Note 10 has already received a MIUI 13 notification, it's the safest and fastest way to do this, it doesn't require a computer, it stores all the data. Here's how it works:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the Check Updates button. If MIUI 13 is available, you'll see a notification.
3. Click Download and wait for the download to be completed (the file weighs ~2.5GB).
4. After downloading, click Install and confirm the reboot.

The device will restart and start installing. The process will take 10-15 minutes. Don't interrupt it, it can damage system files. If the smartphone hangs on the logo for a long time after the upgrade (more than 20 minutes), perform a forced reboot (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).

⚠️ Attention: If after OTA-updates appear glitches (for example, spontaneous reboots), perform reset to factory settings through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset: This is due to conflicts between old and new system files.

Method 2: Install MIUI 13 via Recovery (for power users)

If OTA-Update is not available or you want to install a clean version MIUI 13 without any residue from old firmware, use the method through Recovery. It's suitable for those who don't want to connect their smartphone to a computer:

• 📄 Firmware file in.zip format (for example, mojito_global_images_V13.0.1.0.SKGMIXM_20220315.0000.00_11.0_global_1234567890.zip).
• 📱 Stock Recovery (if you have a recovery) TWRP, Go back to the original).
• 🔌 Cable OTG or computer to transfer the file to the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware and rename the file to update.zip (required!).
2. Move it to the root folder of the phone’s internal memory (not to folders!).
3. Turn off the device and press Power + Volume up to enter Recovery.
4. Select the language, then go to Install update.zip to System.
5. Confirm the installation and wait for completion (10-20 minutes).
6. After the reboot, reset settings via Settings → Additional → Backup and reset if the system is unstable.

⚠️ Note: If you are installing MIUI 13 on Redmi Note 10 with the bootloader unlocked, after flashing through Recovery, Anti-Rollback protection may work. In this case, the device will lock with the message "This MIUI To avoid this, use only official firmware with a version not lower than the one already installed.

Method 3: Fastboot Firmware (for advanced users)

The Fastboot method is the most reliable, but also the most complex, and it's suitable if:

• 🔄 You want to completely reflash the device (for example, after a failure).
• 🌍 Change the firmware region (from Chinese to global).
• 🛠️ Previous methods failed due to errors.

You'll need:

• 💻 Windows computer (recommended) 7/10/11).
• 📂 Firmware in.tgz or.zip format (for example, mojito_global_images_V13.0.1.0.SKGMIXM_20220315.0000.00_11.0_global_1234567890.tgz).
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool (download from the official website).
• 🔑 Unlocked loader (required!).

Instructions:

1. Unpack the firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\mojito_fastboot).
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers for Redmi Note 10 (unless Windows finds them automatically).
3. Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume down to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
4. Connect the device to the computer via USB.
5. In the Mi Flash Tool, click Select and specify the folder with the unpacked firmware.
6. Select Clean all mode (complete clean) or Save user data (save data, but less stable).
7. Click Flash and wait until it is completed (green tick in the program).

The first run after the firmware through Fastboot can take up to 10 minutes. Don't worry if the screen stays black for a long time, that's okay. If the device has been stuck on the logo for more than 30 minutes, perform a forced reboot and repeat the procedure.

How to check the success of MIUI 13 installation

After the update, it is important to make sure that the firmware is up correctly and all the functions are working.

1. Check out MIUI version: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. MIUI 13 with current build should be specified (e.g. V13.0.1.0.SKGMIXM).
2. Test the basic functions: 📞 Calls and mobile internet (especially if you have changed the firmware region). 📷 Camera (check all modes, including night and portrait modes). 🔋 Charging (Make sure the indicator shows the correct percentage). 🎵 Sound (speakers, microphone, headphones).

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If you find problems (such as missing a network or not working gestures), try the following steps:

• 🔄 Do a reset (but make a backup first!).
• 📥 Fastboot with full cleaning (Clean all).
• 📋 Check if the firmware corresponds to the region of your device (for example, for Russia you need to use it). mojito_ru_global).

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If you lose your data (photos, contacts) after upgrading to MIUI 13, restore it from a backup of Mi Cloud or a local backup. Do not try to return data through programs like DiskDigger, this can damage system files.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions accurately, you can have problems.-5 installation errors MIUI 13 on the Redmi Note 10 and ways of correcting them:

If none of these methods worked, please contact the Xiaomi service center with an error. flash_log.txt In the folder with Mi Flash Tool – this will help specialists to diagnose the problem faster.

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