In terms of optics, we get a dual camera setup at the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The rear camera setup consists of a 48 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens and a 2 MP depth sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The selfie camera at the front is an 8 MP wide sensor. The rear camera setup can capture 1080p videos at 60 fps, while the front camera is limited to 1080p video recording at 30 fps.
The smartphone comes in four storage options: 128GB internal storage + 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM. We do not get a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Infrared Port, and Type-C 2.0. And for sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, compass and proximity. Powering it all is a 5000 mAh battery that supports 33W quick charging. The smartphone has three colour options: Black, White, and Blue.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Device Overview:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro features a 6.67 inches OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is an FHD+ panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is a Dolby Vision certified, HDR10+ display that has a peak brightness of 900 nits. Under the hood, we get the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor built on a 6 nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with two Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Mali-G68 MC4. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with MIUI 13 skin running on top.
In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The rear camera setup consists of a 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The selfie camera at the front is a 16 MP primary sensor. The rear camera setup can capture 4K videos, while the front camera is limited to 1080p video recording.
The smartphone comes in four storage options: 128GB internal storage + 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage + 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage + 12GB RAM. We do not get a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, Infrared port, and USB Type-C 2.0. And for sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, compass, and proximity. Powering it all is a 5000 mAh battery that supports 67W PD 3.0 charging. The smartphone has four colour options: Black, Blue, White, and Violet.
How to Install Android 13 for the Redmi Note 12 and 12 Pro
Before we start with the instructions, there are a few prerequisites that you need to checkmark. Make sure your device qualifies for all these requirements, as mentioned below:
Prerequisites
Download Android 13 Update
You may now download the Android 13 for the Redmi Note 12 and 12 Pro devices from the below links:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Firmware:
| Software Version and Downloads |
Changelog |
| India Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to January 2024. Increased system security.
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| Europe Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to November 2023. Increased system security.
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| India Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to November 2023. Increased system security.
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| Global Stable ROM:
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- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
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| Europe Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to September 2023. Increased system security.
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| India Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to August 2023. Increased system security.
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| Global Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to August 2023. Increased system security.
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| India Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
- More features and improvements
- Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
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| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to May 2023. Increased system security.
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
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| Global Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to May 2023. Increased system security.
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
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| China Stable ROM:
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- MIUI 14
- Highlights
- MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
- Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
- Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
- More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
- Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security.
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
- Your device will be upgraded to the new version of Android. Don’t forget to back up all important items before upgrading. The update process might take longer than usual. Expect overheating and other performance issues after you update – it might take some time for your device to adapt to the new version. Remember that some third-party apps aren’t yet compatible with Android 13 and you might not be able to use them normally. Thanks for your continued support.
- Basic experience
- MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
- Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
- Personalization
- Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
- Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
- Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.
- Privacy protection
- More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
- You can press and hold the text on a Gallery image to instantly recognize it now. 8 languages are supported.
- Family services
- Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
- Family services allow creating of groups with up to 8 members and offer various roles with different permissions.
- You can share photo albums with your family group now. Everyone in the group will be able to view and upload new items.
- Set your shared album as a screensaver on your TV and let all your family members enjoy these joyful memories together!
- Family services allow sharing of health data (e.g. heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep) with family members.
- Child accounts offer a series of sophisticated measures of parental controls, from limiting screen time and restricting app usage to setting a secure area.
- Mi AI voice assistant
- Mi AI is no longer just a voice assistant. You can use it as a scanner, translator, call assistant, and more.
- Mi AI allows you to perform complicated daily tasks by using simple voice commands. Communicating with your device could never be easier.
- With Mi AI, you can scan and recognize anything – be it an unfamiliar plant or an important document.
- Mi AI is ready to help whenever you bump into a language barrier. Smart translation tools support multiple languages.
- Dealing with calls is so convenient with Mi AI: it can filter spam calls or easily take care of the calls for you.
- More features and improvements
- Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
- You can boost connection speed using mobile data when the Wi-Fi signal is too weak.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Firmware:
| Software Version and Downloads |
Changelog |
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2023. Increased system security.
|
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
|
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
|
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to October 2023. Increased system security.
|
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to August 2023. Increased system security.
|
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
- Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
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| China Stable ROM:
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- MIUI 14
- Ready. Steady. Live.
- Ready. Steady. Live.
- Highlights
- MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
- Mi Smart Hub gets a significant revamp, works much faster, and supports more devices.
- Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
- Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
- More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
- Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
- MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
- Mi Smart Hub gets a significant revamp, works much faster, and supports more devices.
- Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
- Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
- More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
- Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security.
- Updated Android Security Patch to February 2023. Increased system security.
- Basic experience
- MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
- Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
- MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
- Improved system architecture comprehensively boosts the performance of both pre-installed and third-party apps while saving power.
- Personalization
- Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
- Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
- New widget formats allow more combinations, making your experience even more convenient.
- Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.
- Want a plant or pet to always wait for you on your Home screen? MIUI has lots of them to offer now!
- Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
- Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
- New widget formats allow more combinations, making your experience even more convenient.
- Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.
- Want a plant or pet to always wait for you on your Home screen? MIUI has lots of them to offer now!
- Privacy protection
- More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
- You can press and hold the text on a Gallery image to instantly recognize it now. 8 languages are supported.
- More than 30 scenes now support end-to-end privacy with no data stored in the cloud and all actions performed locally on the device.
- You can press and hold the text on a Gallery image to instantly recognize it now. 8 languages are supported.
- Interconnectivity
- Mi Smart Hub gets a significant revamp, works much faster, and supports more devices.
- Bandwidth allocated to interconnectivity makes discovering, connecting, and transferring items much faster.
- You can easily connect earphones to your phone, tablet, and TV, and switch between these devices seamlessly.
- Whenever text input is required on your TV, you can get a convenient pop-up on your phone and enter text there.
- Mi Smart Hub gets a significant revamp, works much faster, and supports more devices.
- Bandwidth allocated to interconnectivity makes discovering, connecting, and transferring items much faster.
- You can easily connect earphones to your phone, tablet, and TV, and switch between these devices seamlessly.
- Whenever text input is required on your TV, you can get a convenient pop-up on your phone and enter text there.
- Family services
- Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
- Family services allow creating of groups with up to 8 members and offer various roles with different permissions.
- You can share photo albums with your family group now. Everyone in the group will be able to view and upload new items.
- Set your shared album as a screensaver on your TV and let all your family members enjoy these joyful memories together!
- Family services allow sharing of health data (e.g. heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep) with family members.
- Child accounts offer a series of sophisticated measures of parental controls, from limiting screen time and restricting app usage to setting a secure area.
- Family services allow sharing all the essential things with the people you care about most.
- Family services allow creating of groups with up to 8 members and offer various roles with different permissions.
- You can share photo albums with your family group now. Everyone in the group will be able to view and upload new items.
- Set your shared album as a screensaver on your TV and let all your family members enjoy these joyful memories together!
- Family services allow sharing of health data (e.g. heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep) with family members.
- Child accounts offer a series of sophisticated measures of parental controls, from limiting screen time and restricting app usage to setting a secure area.
- Mi AI voice assistant
- Mi AI is no longer just a voice assistant. You can use it as a scanner, translator, call assistant, and more.
- Mi AI allows you to perform complicated daily tasks by using simple voice commands. Communicating with your device could never be easier.
- With Mi AI, you can scan and recognize anything – be it an unfamiliar plant or an important document.
- Mi AI is ready to help whenever you bump into a language barrier. Smart translation tools support multiple languages.
- Dealing with calls is so convenient with Mi AI: it can filter spam calls or easily take care of the calls for you.
- Mi AI allows you to perform complicated daily tasks by using simple voice commands. Communicating with your device could never be easier.
- With Mi AI, you can scan and recognize anything – be it an unfamiliar plant or an important document.
- Mi AI is ready to help whenever you bump into a language barrier. Smart translation tools support multiple languages.
- Dealing with calls is so convenient with Mi AI: it can filter spam calls or easily take care of the calls for you.
- Mi AI is no longer just a voice assistant. You can use it as a scanner, translator, call assistant, and more.
- More features and improvements
- Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
- Your device can work with much more types of wireless card readers. You can open supported cars or swipe student IDs with your phone now.
- Whenever you sign out of your account, you can choose to keep all your cards on the device without having to add them again next time.
- Whenever you sign out of your account, you can choose to keep all your cards on the device without having to add them again next time.
- Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
- Your device can work with much more types of wireless card readers. You can open supported cars or swipe student IDs with your phone now.
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How to Install Android 13 on Redmi Note 12 and 12 Pro
Install Fastboot ROM
- Download the MIUI xxxx Fastboot ROM for your Redmi Note 12 and 12 Pro
- Now turn your device off completely. Press the Volume– key and the Power button simultaneously to enter Fastboot mode.
- Once you have entered fastboot mode, you will see the Mi Bunny Fastboot mode picture (See screenshot below)
- Now connect the device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable.
- You need to double-click on the downloaded ROM file to extract it.
- Open the extracted ROM folder, and copy its path on the computer.
- To install Mi Flash Tool and Extract the MIUI MI Flash tool on your computer.
- Now click on the installer file on your computer and continue the installation. (Ignore the security warning) and select run to continue the installation.
- After installation is completed, open MiFlash.exe and paste the address bar from the ROM file folder path copied in the 6th step. (You can also browse the folder by tapping the Select button)
- If you have pasted the Address code, Now Click on the first button (circled out in yellow) to Refresh, and MiFlash should automatically recognize the device. Then click the second button (circled out in red) to flash the ROM file to the device.
- Your flashing process has started, Now Wait until the progress bar inside MiFlash turns fully green, which means the ROM has been successfully installed. Then your device should automatically boot to the new version.
Install Recovery ROM:
In a case where you can still access your data partition, or just want to update your firmware using the recovery, the following steps will deem useful.
- Download the ROM file compatible with your device, and rename it to update.zip.
- Transfer it to the root of your internal storage.
- Proceed by booting your Xiaomi device into recovery mode by pressing both the Power and Volume Up buttons together.
- Once you enter the recovery mode, you can navigate using the volume up and down keys, and use the power button to select an option.
- Scroll down and select the “Install update.zip” option, and give your phone a while to do the task.
- Once done, if your phone doesn’t reboot automatically, just navigate and select the “Reboot” option from the recovery.
That’s it. These were the steps to download and install the latest Android 13 update for the Redmi Note 12 and 12 Pro. Please let us know in the comments section if you still have any queries. Rounding off, here are iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks, which you should also check out.
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