Redmi Pad Device Overview:
The Xiaomi Redmi Pad features a 10.61 inches IPS panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 5:3. Under the hood, we get the MediaTek Helio G99 processor built on a 6 nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Mali-G57 MC2. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with MIUI 13.1 skin running on top.
In terms of optics, we get a single rear and selfie camera. The rear camera is an 8 MP primary sensor paired with an f/2.0 lens. The selfie camera at the front is an 8 MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.3 lens. Both the rear and front camera setups are limited to 1080p video recording at 30 fps. The tablet comes with a four speakers setup.
The tablet has three storage options: 64GB internal storage + 3GB RAM, 128GB internal storage + 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage + 6GB RAM. We do get a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C. And for sensors, we get a light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope. Powering it all is an 8000 mAh battery that supports 18W quick charge. The smartphone has three colour options: Graphite Gray, Moonlight Silver, and Mint Green.
How to Install Android 13 for the Redmi Pad
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 Pad devices from the below links:
| Software Version and Downloads |
Changelog |
| Global Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2023. Increased system security.
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| India Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2023. Increased system security.
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| Europe Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2023. Increased system security.
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| India Stable ROM:
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- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to July 2023. Increased system security.
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| Global Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
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| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to June 2023. Increased system security.
|
| India Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
- Updated Android Security Patch to March 2023. Increased system security.
- 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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| Global Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Stable MIUI based on Android 13
- Updated Android Security Patch to March 2023. Increased system security.
- More features and improvements
- Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.
|
| Europe Stable ROM:
|
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to March 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.
|
How to Install Android 13 on Redmi Pad
Install Fastboot ROM
- Download the MIUI xxxx Fastboot ROM for your Redmi Pad
- 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 Pad. 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.
