POCO released the Kernel Source Codes of its Phoenix or POCO X2 model on the day of its launch. Now you can download the Indian/China/EU/Global ROM for POCO X2 and Redmi K30 and flash it through TWRP or Fastboot method.
The respective developers officially release the ROMs for both POCO X2 and Redmi K30. You can flash it with the help of a computer or through the mobile itself if you have TWRP custom recovery installed on your smartphone.
Remember that few ROMs require the bootloader to be unlocked. Without that, you won’t be able to flash any kind of ROM except the Global/Indian/China ROM on POCO X2/Redmi K30. For a locked bootloader, you will require the fastboot ROM, which needs the MI Flasher tool to flash the ROM.
What is Indian/China/EU/Global ROM
These ROMs are based on the MIUI Stock operating system, which comes out of the box. The ROM is optimized specially for Xiaomi and POCO smartphones. You will be getting a lot of bloatware from the company, such as the Mi-Pay, Mi-Share, Security app, etc. The best thing about the MIUI ROM is that it has a dedicated application called the Game Turbo, which boosts the performance. At the same time, gaming, it turns off the background applications that are not in use and dedicates the GPU for the particular game which you can select in the app settings.
Download Indian/China/EU/Global ROM For POCO X2
India
The Indian MIUI ROM is specially designed for Indian users where the use of Voice of WiFi is activated. The region helps in providing better call services and geo-applications. Both Fastboot and Flashable recovery firmware is available for POCO X2 India ROM.
Fastboot ROM
Recovery ROM
Xiaomi.EU
The Xiaomi EU ROM is developed by the Russian developers where the language is set to Russian by default, but you can change the language to English. EU ROMs are almost stable and are free from any bloatware; these ROM’s are generally pre-rooted. Remember, to flash EU ROM will require an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery like TWRP installed.
EU Stable
EU Weekly
Global
The Global ROM for POCO X2/Redmi K30 is meant for all the regions, on the first boot, you can set the language according to your choice. The Global ROM For POCO X2 contains a few Xiaomi bloatware, which can be uninstalled from the settings menu.
Fastboot ROM
Recovery ROM
China
As the name suggests, China ROM is dedicatedly designed for the Chinese variants. The default language is set to Chinese. However, you can change it from the Language menu. Most of the applications are in the Chinese language, and they cannot be changed. Both Fastboot and Zip firmware are available for Poco X2/Redmi K30.
Fastboot ROM
Flashable ROM
What is Fastboot ROM?
Fastboot ROM is the pure ROM which is provided by the company and can be flashed using the help of a computer. It is different from the recovery ROM and requires the Xiaomi Flash Tool installed on a computer. This is the method most commonly used when your Xiaomi or POCO smartphone is bricked or stuck in a boot loop. Fastboot ROM also helps you refresh your device if it is acting weird or slowed down drastically.
Pre-requisite to Flash Fastboot ROM
- Always backup your data to an external source
- Keep your POCO X2/Redmi K30 charged above 50%
- Xiaomi MI Flashtool installed on your computer
- Drivers installed on your computer
- USB Type-C Cable
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Instructions to Flash Fastboot ROM
Step 1: Once you have downloaded the MI Flash Tool & Drivers, open the folder.
Step 2: Double click on XiaoMiFlash.exe, and then it will ask you to install the drivers, click on the Install button.
Step 3: Now, click on the select button and search for the Fastboot ROM for Poco X2/Redmi K30. At the bottom, select ‘clean all.’
Step 4: On your Poco X2/Redmi K30, turn it off and then hold the Volume Down button and Power button together until you see the MI Bunny screen.
Step 5: Now connect it to your computer using the Type-c cable and click on ‘refresh.‘
Step 6: Once your phone shows connected on the MI Flash Tool window, click on ‘flash‘ to start the flashing process.
Step 7: When the process is completed, your Poco X2/Redmi K30 will reboot.
What is Recovery ROM?
Recovery ROM is the firmware that can only be flashed if the bootloader is unlocked and a custom recovery is installed. These ROM’s are like custom ROM’s which are coming in zip format and are flashable through recovery. The best part of recovery ROM’s is that you can take a backup and restore if things go south.
Pre-requisite to Flash Recovery ROM
- Always backup your data to an external source
- Keep your POCO X2/Redmi K30 charged above 50%
- Bootloader unlocked on POCO X2/Redmi K30
- TWRP installed on Poco X2/Redmi K30
- USB Type-C Cable
Instructions to Flash Recovery ROM
Step 1: Turn off your smartphone and reboot to recovery mode by pressing Volume Up + Power Button until you get a vibration.
Step 2: Go to Wipe and select Dalvik, Cache, System, and Data. Then swipe to wipe.
Step 3: Go back to the home menu and select Install.
Step 4:Â Navigate to the folder where you have kept the flashable recovery ROM for POCO X2/Redmi K30.
Step 5: Select ‘Swipe to flash.’
Step 6: Once the process is completed, reboot to system.
We hope that you have successfully installed the stock ROM on your Poco X2/Redmi K30. If you have any doubt, then you may comment down below or contact us using the contact page, and we will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible. Furthermore, the development of Poco X2 has started, and we have received a custom kernel that can enrich the performance of your device. You may also check the list of available custom ROM for Poco X2/Redmi K30.