Which ROM should I use for my Redmi 13C / POCO C65?

Check Settings → About phone → HyperOS version and pick the newest build whose suffix (MIXM, EUXM, INXM, etc.) exactly matches your device.

Is it safe to cross‑flash Global, EEA, Russia, or Indonesia variants?

Generally no; even though all are gale, cross‑region flashing can break network features and OTA, so staying with your original region is strongly recommended.

Is downgrading from OS2.0.206 to older builds safe on gale?

Downgrades can hit anti‑rollback and fail or brick the phone; only attempt them if you know your ARB level and accept the risk.

Redmi 13C / POCO C65 (gale) HyperOS 2 Fastboot ROM (Flash File)

The Redmi 13C and POCO C65 are entry-level 4G phones sharing the gale platform, built around the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset for basic gaming and everyday use.

Owners frequently report battery drain, random lag or freezes, bootloops after failed OTA updates, and issues after mixing regions or custom ROMs.

The packages below are official HyperOS 2.0 Fastboot images that let you perform a clean reinstall of the stock ROM, repair bootloops, fix failed OTAs, and safely return from custom firmware or root with fresh partitions.

Download Firmware for Redmi 13C / POCO C65

These are official HyperOS Fastboot ROMs for codename gale, listed from newest to oldest. Newer builds are usually best for daily use, while older ones are mainly for targeted rollback, troubleshooting, or testing.

Filename	Region / Variant	Build Number	Build Date	Android Version	Flashing Method	Notes	File Size	Download
gale_eea_global_images_OS2.0.206.0.VGPEUXM_20251111.0000.00_15.0_eea_a1a6524456.tgz	EEA (EUXM)	OS2.0.206.0.VGPEUXM	2025-11-11	15	Fastboot	Latest EEA. Recommended for EUXM devices with lag, drain, or bootloop; good for full stock firmware refresh.	6.63 GB	Download from Xiaomi BigOTA
gale_global_images_OS2.0.204.0.VGPMIXM_20251103.0000.00_15.0_global_a2bc4b8527.tgz	Global (MIXM)	OS2.0.204.0.VGPMIXM	2025-11-03	15	Fastboot	Latest Global build. Best choice for MIXM users needing repair firmware for OTA failures or system corruption.	6.87 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA
gale_ru_global_images_OS2.0.203.0.VGPRUXM_20251104.0000.00_15.0_ru_387fa80b0f.tgz	Russia (RUXM)	OS2.0.203.0.VGPRUXM	2025-11-04	15	Fastboot	Russia-region firmware for RUXM suffix. Use to fix network quirks or restore regional features.	7.03 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA
gale_id_global_images_OS2.0.203.0.VGPIDXM_20251104.0000.00_15.0_id_34723efd6f.tgz	Indonesia (IDXM)	OS2.0.203.0.VGPIDXM	2025-11-04	15	Fastboot	Indonesia variant; ideal for IDXM devices after failed OTA or heavy lag.	6.44 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA
gale_in_global_images_OS2.0.203.0.VGPINXM_20251030.0000.00_15.0_in_6f2f479432.tgz	India (INXM)	OS2.0.203.0.VGPINXM	2025-10-30	15	Fastboot	India firmware for INXM devices. Good for fixing bootloops or starting fresh after mods.	5.60 GB	Download from Xiaomi BigOTA
gale_tw_global_images_OS2.0.201.0.VGPTWXM_20250916.0000.00_15.0_tw_f53a00f333.tgz	Taiwan (TWXM)	OS2.0.201.0.VGPTWXM	2025-09-16	15	Fastboot	Oldest here. Taiwan-only; mainly for rollback from newer builds or restoring factory-like official firmware.	5.25 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA
gale_tr_global_images_OS2.0.202.0.VGPTRXM_20250916.0000.00_15.0_tr_07ca7177a4.tgz	Turkey (TRXM)	OS2.0.202.0.VGPTRXM	2025-09-16	15	Fastboot	Turkey region build; use on TRXM devices to fix system bugs or revert after experiments.	6.20 GB	Download from Xiaomi HugeOTA

To choose the correct flash file, first confirm your device codename is gale and then match the region suffix (MIXM, EUXM, INXM, RUXM, IDXM, TWXM, TRXM) shown in Settings → About phone → HyperOS version to the table row, avoiding cross-region flashing unless you fully understand the risks.

Complete Device & Firmware Overview

Device family: Redmi 13C / POCO C65 budget series
Codename: gale (shared between Redmi 13C and POCO C65 variants)
Model numbers: Examples: 2311DRN14I, 23108RN04Y, 2310FPCA4I depending on market.
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85, octa‑core 12nm with Mali-G52 GPU.
Firmware type: HyperOS 2.0 Fastboot ROM (.tgz gale_global/region_images)
Android version covered: Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0.
Build numbers covered: OS2.0.201 to OS2.0.206 (various regional branches).
Release date logic: Date encoded as YYYYMMDD before time stamp in filename (e.g., 20251111).
Security patch level: Varies per build; check in Settings → About phone after flashing.
Flash method: PC-based Fastboot flashing using Xiaomi Flash Tool.
Bootloader rules / anti‑rollback: Bootloader must be unlocked; anti‑rollback may block unsafe downgrades.
Typical package sizes: About 5.2–7.1 GB depending on region.
Recommended use cases: Repair firmware for bootloops, failed OTA, serious lag/drain, undoing custom ROMs, or restoring stock firmware before sale.

Flashing the wrong codename or region, downgrading across anti‑rollback levels, or using corrupted downloads can brick the phone or break OTA; double‑check codename, region suffix, and file integrity before starting.

⚠️ CRUCIAL WARNING for Redmi 13C / POCO C65 (gale)
Do not flash these images on any device with a different codename (like gust or others). Always match your original region code (MIXM, EUXM, INXM, etc.), because cross‑region installs can break network, banking apps, or OTA. Clean Fastboot installs usually wipe all data, and choosing “clean all and lock” on mismatched firmware can permanently lock you out of the device.

Preparation Before Flashing

Preparation checklist for Redmi 13C / POCO C65 (gale)

Confirm codename in Fastboot with fastboot getvar product; it must return gale, not gust or another name.
Check your HyperOS version string in Settings → About phone and note the region suffix (MIXM/EUXM/INXM/RUXM/IDXM/TWXM/TRXM).
Back up photos, messages, app data, and accounts because a proper Fastboot clean install erases internal storage.
Charge your Redmi 13C / POCO C65 to at least 50% to avoid power loss during flashing.
Install Xiaomi USB drivers and the latest Mi Flash Tool on a Windows PC.
Use a reliable USB‑C cable plugged directly into a rear motherboard USB port where possible.
Avoid downgrading to lower OS2.0 builds unless you understand anti‑rollback and accept potential brick risk.

Quick Firmware Flash Instructions

Download the correct.tgz for your region, then extract it twice (until you see images and flash scripts) on your PC, and install Mi Flash Tool plus Xiaomi USB drivers.
Power off the phone, then hold Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode and connect it to the PC with USB.
Open Mi Flash Tool, click “Select” and browse to the extracted gale_..._images folder so all partitions are detected.
At the bottom, choose the safe “clean all” option, click “Refresh” to detect the device, then press “Flash” to start.
Wait until Mi Flash reports success; the phone will reboot and the first boot on new firmware can take 10–20 minutes, so be patient.

For screenshots, common error fixes, and advanced options like “save user data”, follow the official Xiaomi Flash Tool documentation, using it alongside this page for your specific flash file and device codename.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which ROM should I use for my Redmi 13C / POCO C65?: Check Settings → About phone → HyperOS version and pick the newest build whose suffix (MIXM, EUXM, INXM, etc.) exactly matches your device.
Is it safe to cross‑flash Global, EEA, Russia, or Indonesia variants?: Generally no; even though all are gale, cross‑region flashing can break network features and OTA, so staying with your original region is strongly recommended.
Is downgrading from OS2.0.206 to older builds safe on gale?: Downgrades can hit anti‑rollback and fail or brick the phone; only attempt them if you know your ARB level and accept the risk.