Which ROM should I choose for my suffix?

Match the suffix in Settings → About phone → HyperOS version (CNXM, MIXM, EUXM, INXM, TWXM) with the corresponding entry in the table and normally pick the newest build for that suffix.

Is it safe to cross‑flash Global, EEA, India, China, or Taiwan builds?

Cross‑flashing between regions can introduce modem issues, missing features, certification problems and anti‑rollback risks, so it is recommended only for advanced users who understand these trade‑offs.

When should I use a Fastboot package instead of OTA?

Use Fastboot ROMs when the phone is stuck in a bootloop, OTA updates fail repeatedly, or you are recovering from mods or custom ROMs; for minor routine updates, the normal OTA method is usually sufficient.

Redmi 13C 5G / 13R / M6 5G (air) HyperOS 2 Fastboot ROMs

The Redmi 13C 5G, Redmi 13R 5G and POCO M6 5G with codename air share a common hardware platform and target the budget 5G segment, making them popular for everyday users who still want fast connectivity. When these phones develop battery drain, lag, heat, or bootloops after updates or failed OTA installs, a clean, region‑correct Fastboot package is often the safest way to restore stability or test whether the issue is software‑related. The firmware list below provides HyperOS 2 Android 15 Fastboot ROMs that act as a clean baseline while keeping the correct regional configuration for your device.

Download Firmware for Redmi 13C 5G / Redmi 13R 5G / POCO M6 5G

These are HyperOS 2 Fastboot ROMs for codename air, intended only for Redmi 13C 5G / Redmi 13R 5G / POCO M6 5G variants sharing this codename. They are ordered from newest to oldest by build date and version, so the latest builds are generally recommended for daily use, while older ones are mostly for targeted troubleshooting or controlled rollbacks where anti‑rollback still allows them.

Filename	Region / Variant	Build Number	Build Date	Android Version	Flashing Method	Notes	File Size	Download
air_images_OS2.0.205.0.VGQCNXM_20251119.0000.00_15.0_cn_f693b30b20.tgz	China	OS2.0.205.0.VGQCNXM	2025‑11‑19	Android 15	Fastboot (Xiaomi Flash Tool)	Suffix CNXM; newer China build in this list, suited for routine clean installs or repairing bootloops and OTA failures on Chinese models.	5.93 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA
air_eea_global_images_OS2.0.206.0.VGQEUXM_20251106.0000.00_15.0_eea_17444ead31.tgz	EEA (Europe)	OS2.0.206.0.VGQEUXM	2025‑11‑06	Android 15	Fastboot (Xiaomi Flash Tool)	Suffix EUXM; newest EEA build here, recommended for most European users needing a clean install, performance/battery troubleshooting or recovery from soft‑brick.	6.65 GB	Download from Xiaomi BigOTA
air_global_images_OS2.0.203.0.VGQMIXM_20251027.0000.00_15.0_global_536bbbe12b.tgz	Global	OS2.0.203.0.VGQMIXM	2025‑10‑27	Android 15	Fastboot (Xiaomi Flash Tool)	Suffix MIXM; newer Global build in this list, good for standard clean installs, fixing failed OTA updates and resolving random lag or crashes on global units.	7.11 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA
air_in_global_images_OS2.0.204.0.VGQINXM_20251027.0000.00_15.0_in_29c4f67125.tgz	India	OS2.0.204.0.VGQINXM	2025‑10‑27	Android 15	Fastboot (Xiaomi Flash Tool)	Suffix INXM; stable India build, ideal for unbricking or clean flashing Indian variants and for investigating battery drain or thermal issues on local firmware.	5.81 GB	Download from Xiaomi BigOTA
air_tw_global_images_OS2.0.202.0.VGQTWXM_20251027.0000.00_15.0_tw_696e86c3e6.tgz	Taiwan	OS2.0.202.0.VGQTWXM	2025‑10‑27	Android 15	Fastboot (Xiaomi Flash Tool)	Suffix TWXM; older Taiwan build among those listed, mostly for users on TW region needing to repair bootloops or compare behaviour with a slightly earlier release.	5.40 GB	Download from Xiaomi BigOTA

Before you download anything, boot the phone to Fastboot and run fastboot getvar product; only proceed if it returns air, because flashing these images on a different codename can permanently brick the device. In HyperOS, go to Settings → About phone → tap the version panel and match the full suffix (CNXM, MIXM, EUXM, INXM, TWXM) to the correct table row, and avoid cross‑region flashing unless you know exactly what you are doing.

Complete Device & Firmware Overview

Device family: Redmi 13C 5G / Redmi 13R 5G / POCO M6 5G, all mapped to codename air in Xiaomi’s firmware catalogue.
Codename: air only; never use these packages on a device that reports a different product name in Fastboot.
Model numbers: Typical identifiers include variants like 23124RN87G, 23124RN87I and 23124RN87C; confirm the exact model in Settings → About phone if you need to verify region.
Chipset: These phones run a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ class 5G platform, tuned for balanced performance and efficiency in budget devices.
Firmware type: HyperOS 2 Fastboot .tgz packages designed for flashing via Xiaomi Flash Tool or compatible Fastboot‑based utilities on a PC.
Android version: All listed builds are based on Android 15, as indicated by the “15.0” segment in their filenames and version tables on firmware archives.
Build numbers covered: OS2.0.205.0.VGQCNXM, OS2.0.206.0.VGQEUXM, OS2.0.203.0.VGQMIXM, OS2.0.204.0.VGQINXM and OS2.0.202.0.VGQTWXM are included in this set.
Release date: The filenames contain timestamps such as 20251119.0000.00, representing year‑month‑day and build time inside Xiaomi’s internal schedule.
Security patch level: Exact security patch month is not visible from filenames alone; after flashing, open Settings → Security to confirm the patch level installed on your device.
Flash method: Use Xiaomi Flash Tool (Mi Flash) on Windows, connect the phone in Fastboot mode and point the tool at the extracted ROM folder to write all required partitions.
Bootloader rules: An unlocked bootloader is generally required; anti‑rollback means that going to certain older versions may be blocked and could hard‑brick the device if forced.
Typical package sizes: These Fastboot archives range roughly from about 5.40 GB to 7.11 GB, so a stable broadband connection and several gigabytes of free disk space are needed.
Recommended use cases: Use these images to repair bootloops, fix broken OTA updates, recover from failed modifications, or to clean‑install and evaluate performance, battery life and thermal behaviour.

Flashing always carries risk: using the wrong codename, mismatched region, hitting anti‑rollback limits, wiping data or flashing from a corrupted download can permanently brick your Redmi 13C 5G / Redmi 13R 5G / POCO M6 5G and erase all local data.

CRUCIAL WARNING for Redmi 13C 5G / Redmi 13R 5G / POCO M6 5G (air)
Only flash these packages on devices that report codename air; never cross‑flash to or from any other codename, even if the hardware looks similar. Avoid jumping between CNXM, MIXM, EUXM, INXM, TWXM and other regions unless you are experienced and understand potential modem, network and payment‑app side‑effects.

Preparation Before Flashing

Essential checks before flashing on Redmi 13C 5G / Redmi 13R 5G / POCO M6 5G (air)

Boot to Fastboot and run fastboot getvar product; continue only if the output shows air to ensure codename alignment.
In Settings → About phone → HyperOS version, confirm your suffix (CNXM, MIXM, EUXM, INXM, TWXM) and choose the matching firmware row above.
Back up photos, messages, app data, authenticator codes and any local files, because a proper clean flash will erase internal storage.
Charge the phone to at least 50–60% and keep the PC on reliable power to minimise the chance of interruptions mid‑flash.
Install Xiaomi/Android USB drivers and Xiaomi Flash Tool, then download and extract the selected ROM into a simple directory path.
Use a short, good‑quality USB cable plugged directly into the PC (preferably a USB 2.0/3.0 port on the back of a desktop or a main laptop port).
Avoid unverified downgrades to significantly older builds unless you have checked that anti‑rollback will not block that target version for your current firmware.

Quick Firmware Flash Instructions

On your PC, install the necessary USB drivers and Xiaomi Flash Tool, then download the correct air Fastboot ROM for your region and extract the .tgz file to a folder without spaces in the path.
Power off the phone, hold Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode, and connect it to the PC with a reliable USB cable.
Open Xiaomi Flash Tool, click Select/Browse and point it to the extracted ROM folder that contains the Fastboot scripts and image files.
At the bottom of the tool, choose the “clean all” option so that data is wiped but the bootloader stays unlocked; avoid “clean all and lock” unless restoring the exact original regional firmware.
Press Flash and wait until the tool shows success; the phone will reboot automatically, and the first boot into HyperOS 2 on Android 15 may take several minutes.

For a more detailed walkthrough with screenshots, consult our dedicated Mi Flash/HyperOS Fastboot guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which ROM should I choose for my suffix?: Match the suffix in Settings → About phone → HyperOS version (CNXM, MIXM, EUXM, INXM, TWXM) with the corresponding entry in the table and normally pick the newest build for that suffix.
Is it safe to cross‑flash Global, EEA, India, China, or Taiwan builds?: Cross‑flashing between regions can introduce modem issues, missing features, certification problems and anti‑rollback risks, so it is recommended only for advanced users who understand these trade‑offs.
When should I use a Fastboot package instead of OTA?: Use Fastboot ROMs when the phone is stuck in a bootloop, OTA updates fail repeatedly, or you are recovering from mods or custom ROMs; for minor routine updates, the normal OTA method is usually sufficient.