If your Redmi 13C 5G (or its sister variants like POCO M6 5G / Redmi 13R 5G) feels slow, overheats, drains battery unusually fast, or has unstable mobile data after an update, installing the correct official firmware can restore a clean, stable system. These “air” fastboot packages are official Xiaomi HyperOS builds (Android-based), designed for a full reinstall via fastboot, which often fixes issues caused by corrupted system partitions, broken OTA updates, or misbehaving background services.
Redmi 13C 5G (air) Firmware File Details
| Device / Family | Redmi 13C 5G / POCO M6 5G / Redmi 13R 5G (Codename: air) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (5G) |
| Display (key spec) | 6.74-inch 90Hz display (varies slightly by market) |
| Battery (key spec) | 5000mAh class (market/variant dependent) |
| Android Version | Android 15 (from package name “15.0”) |
| OS / UI | Xiaomi HyperOS (Android-based) |
| Firmware Type | Fastboot ROM (.tgz) |
| Flashing Tool Required | Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool (Fastboot mode) |
| Bootloader Status | Locked by default; unlock required to flash Fastboot ROMs with Mi Flash |
| Region Matching | Must match build suffix: CNXM (China) / MIXM (Global) / INXM (India) / EUXM (EEA) / TWXM (Taiwan) |
Download Official Firmware for Redmi 13C 5G (air)
| Filename | File Size | Build Date | Build Version | Android | Flashing Type | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| air_images_OS2.0.205.0.VGQCNXM_20251119.0000.00_15.0_cn_f693b30b20.tgz | 5.93GB | 2025-11-19 | OS2.0.205.0.VGQCNXM (China) | 15 | Fastboot ROM | Download OS2.0.205.0 (Xiaomi OTA) |
| air_global_images_OS2.0.203.0.VGQMIXM_20251027.0000.00_15.0_global_536bbbe12b.tgz | 7.11GB | 2025-10-27 | OS2.0.203.0.VGQMIXM (Global) | 15 | Fastboot ROM | Download OS2.0.203.0 (Xiaomi OTA) |
| air_in_global_images_OS2.0.204.0.VGQINXM_20251027.0000.00_15.0_in_29c4f67125.tgz | 5.81GB | 2025-10-27 | OS2.0.204.0.VGQINXM (India) | 15 | Fastboot ROM | Download OS2.0.204.0 (Xiaomi OTA) |
| air_eea_global_images_OS2.0.206.0.VGQEUXM_20251106.0000.00_15.0_eea_17444ead31.tgz | 6.65GB | 2025-11-06 | OS2.0.206.0.VGQEUXM (EEA) | 15 | Fastboot ROM | Download OS2.0.206.0 (Xiaomi OTA) |
| air_tw_global_images_OS2.0.202.0.VGQTWXM_20251027.0000.00_15.0_tw_696e86c3e6.tgz | 5.40GB | 2025-10-27 | OS2.0.202.0.VGQTWXM (Taiwan) | 15 | Fastboot ROM | Download OS2.0.202.0 (Xiaomi OTA) |
Flashing Requirements
- A Windows PC + stable USB cable (avoid loose ports during flashing).
- Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool + Xiaomi USB drivers + ADB/Fastboot platform tools installed.
- Unlocked bootloader (Mi Flash cannot flash Fastboot ROMs on a locked bootloader).
- Correct region ROM for your device (CNXM/MIXM/INXM/EUXM/TWXM).
- Backup your data: flashing commonly wipes user data, and mistakes can brick the device.
How to Flash the Firmware
- Back up photos/files and confirm your exact variant/region to avoid mismatched firmware.
- Unlock the bootloader (required for Mi Flash Fastboot ROM installs).
- Extract the.tgz fastboot package and install Mi Flash + required drivers on the PC.
- Boot the phone into Fastboot mode and connect it to the PC via USB.
- In Mi Flash Tool, load the extracted ROM folder and flash using the appropriate option (commonly “clean all”).
Need a full step-by-step guide with pictures? Use this Mi Flash Tool tutorial: How to flash Xiaomi phones with Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool. Choose the download above that matches your region (Global/India/EEA/Taiwan/China) before following the guide to flash your stock ROM, flash file, stock firmware, and official firmware safely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this firmware used for?
These are official Xiaomi HyperOS fastboot packages used to reinstall or restore the system software on “air” devices (Redmi 13C 5G / POCO M6 5G family).
Can flashing fix lag, overheating, or battery drain?
Xiaomi notes that lag/temperature can be influenced by multiple factors, and a clean reinstall can help when software corruption or a bad update is involved. Users also report abnormal battery drain after updates, and re-flashing (plus a clean setup) is a common troubleshooting path.
How do I pick the correct ROM: CNXM vs MIXM vs INXM vs EUXM vs TWXM?
Pick the package that matches your phone’s region build suffix; using the wrong region build increases the risk of boot failure, missing network features, or a brick.
