[Update: January 2023 Security Update] Poco F3 and F3 GT Updates Tracker

The Xiaomi-owned brand— Poco debuted the Poco F3 flagship in 2021 that including Poco F3 and Poco F3 GT. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch display which is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Poco F3 runs Snapdragon 870 while the GT power Dimensity 1200 5G Chipset. In terms of the camera, there’s a triple camera lens on the rear side and a single front-facing camera. The duo offers Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 for POCO pre-installed.

Must see: [Download] Poco X3 receives Android 11-based MIUI V12.0.2.0 update

Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently with the updates of the Poco F3 and F3 GT smartphones.

Poco F3 and F3 GT Updates Tracker

• [March 24, 2023]: Xiaomisub-brand POCO is rolling out an EEA Stable update  V14.0.7.0.TKHEUXM.

Changelog:
[System]
Stable MIUI based on Android 13
Updated Android Security Patch to January 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.

• [March 13, 2023]: Xiaomisub-brand POCO is rolling out an Android 13-based MIUI 14 update for POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro smartphone. POCO F3 and X3 Pro users will be able to identify the latest MIUI 14 software update by the build version V14.0.4.0.TKHMIXM and V14.0.3.0.TJUIDXM respectively and with the February 2023 security update
• [March 13, 2023]: The Poco F3, has received an important update the MIUI 14 based on Android 13. This update adds a slew of new features and enhancements to the device. The upgrade will be released in Europe first, with the build number V14.0.7.0.TKHEUXM.
• [March 09, 2023]: The Poco F3 GT is picking up a new India software update with the January 2023 security patch. The build arrives on firmware version V14.0.1.0.TKJINXM

Changelog:
[System]
Stable MIUI based on Android 13
Updated Android Security Patch to January 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.

• [March 09, 2023]: The January 2023 security patch is now available for the POCO F3 EEA in the market. The update arrives on firmware version V14.0.7.0.TKHEUXM.

Changelog:
[System]
Stable MIUI based on Android 13
Updated Android Security Patch to January 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.

• [February 23, 2023]: The January 2023 security patch is now available for the Poco F3. The firmware version is V13.0.7.0.SKHMIXM is rolling out globally via OTA.

Changelog:
(System)
Updated Android Security Patch to January 2023. Increased system security.

• [November 24, 2022]: Poco is rolling out a new update to the Poco F3 GT smartphone. It is live in India and comes with the firmware version number V13.0.5.0.SKJINXM. [Recovery ROM] [Apply for OTA]

Changelog:
[System]
Updated Android Security Patch to November 2022. Increased system security.

• [November 9, 2022]: The November 2022 security patch is now available for the POCO F3 EEA in the market. The update arrives on firmware version V13.0.9.0.SKHEUXM.  [Apply for OTA]

Changelog:
(System)
Updated Android Security Patch to November 2022. Increased system security.

• [November 9, 2022]: The Poco F3 is picking up a new software update with the November 2022 security patch. The build arrives on firmware version V13.0.6.0.SKHMIXM | 12.0. [Incremental OTA]

Changelog
(System)
Updated Android Security Patch to November 2022. Increased system security.

• [September 15, 2022]: The August 2022 security patch is now available for the Poco F3. The update is rolling out in the European market with firmware version V13.0.8.0.SKHEUXM. Other than increasing system security, the package does not carry any other changes. [Recovery ROM] [Apply for OTA]

Changelog
(System)
Updated Android Security Patch to August 2022. Increased system security.

• [August 25, 2022]: The Poco F3 GT is picking up a new software update in India. The build increases the system security by integrating the August 2022 security patch. The update arrives on firmware version V13.0.4.0.SKJINXM. As of now, it is rolling out in India, while other markets will also get it soon.

• [August 23, 2022]: Poco F3 GT is getting a new firmware update via version V13.0.3.0.SKJINXM with August 2022 security patch. The update will enhance system security and stability. Download recovery ROM from here.
• [July 12, 2022]: Poco is rolling out a new update to the Poco F3 smartphone. It is live in Europe and comes with the firmware version number V13.0.7.0.SKHEUXM. Poco includes the June 2022 security patch with the update. The update is live for the Mi Pilot users and will take some time for the normal users to receive. Users can also manually download the OTA update and recovery ROM.
• [July 6, 2022]: The Poco F3 is picking up the June 2022 security patch in the global markets. The update arrives on firmware version V13.0.4.0.SKHMIXM that also increases the system security. [Recovery ROM] [Apply for OTA]

• [June 20, 2022]: Poco F3 GT is receiving the June 2022 security patch update. The build is rolling out in India with firmware version V13.0.3.0.SKJINXM.

• [June 16, 2022]: The May 2022 security patch is now available for the Indian variants of the Poco F3 GT. Arriving on firmware version V13.0.3.0.SKJINXM, the build increases the system security as well. [Recovery ROM] [Apply for OTA]

• [May 26, 2022]: Xiaomi is releasing a new update for the Poco F3 smartphone units in Indonesia. The build arrives on firmware version V13.0.2.0.SKHIDXM and packs the May 2022 Security Patch.
• [March 24, 2022]: The Poco F3 GT and F3 are getting the Android 12 update in India and global regions respectively. For the GT model, the build arrives via build number V13.0.1.0.SKJINXM, while it is bundled with V13.0.2.0.SKHMIXM for the Poco F3.

• [March 4, 2022]: Poco F3 is getting the January 2022 Security Patch in global regions and European markets. The build bumps the firmware version to V12.5.6.0.RKHMIXM and V12.5.8.0.RKHEUXM respectively.

• [February 15, 2022]: The Poco F3 is getting the January 2022 Security Patch via a new update. The build arrives on firmware version V12.5.8.0.RKHIDXM, and is currently rolling out in Indonesia.
• [December 20, 2021]: Xiaomi is releasing a new update to the Poco F3 units in the European region. The build bears the firmware version V12.5.7.0.RKHEUXM optimizes the system performance and improves system stability.

• [December 13, 2021]: Poco F3 GT in India becomes the latest smartphone to join the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update list. The update can be identified by the firmware version V12.5.7.0.RKJINXM. You can read the changelog in our dedicated article.
• [October 19, 2021]: The MIUI 12.5 enhanced edition is expanding to the European variants of Poco F3. The update arrives as firmware version V12.5.6.0.RKHEUXM weighing 466MB in size. Also, it bumps the security patch to August 2021.
• [September 14, 2021]: The Poco F3 is receiving a stable update globally that brings MIUI 12.5 Enhanced edition to the device. The update is bundled with the firmware version V12.5.4.0.RKHMIXM. The package brings some new features and various fixes as listed in the changelog below.

Changelog

MIUI12.5 Enhanced
Swift performance. More life between the charges.
Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring a smooth experience on all models.
Atomized memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
Lock screen
New: New fingerprint options
Fix Memory usage issues when charging animation was displayed
Fix: Using Face unlock and Fingerprint unlock simultaneously led to crashes in some cases
Fix: Lock screen notifications disappeared after an ended call
Fix: Lock screen items weren’t displayed when super wallpapers and themes were combined
Status bar, Notification shade
Optimization: Third-party theme compatibility for the Notification shade
 Optimization: Dark mode adjustments for notifications
 Fix: Notifications weren’t displayed correctly when App lock was used
Fix: Cleaner animations weren’t displayed correctly
Fix: Notification shade couldn’t be opened in some cases
Fix: Issues with permissions after missed calls
Fix: Player controls weren’t always displayed in the Notification shade
Fix: Notifications weren’t always displayed correctly when “Raise to Wake” was used
Fix: Buttons weren’t always displayed correctly on the notifications when Dark mode was on

• [September 4, 2021]: Poco F3 is joining the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced version update party. The update is rolling out globally through the firmware version V12.5.3.0.RKHMIXM. You can read about the package in our dedicated article.
• [July 27, 2021]: It’s not been even a week since Xiaomi announced Poco F3 GT and the company is sending a new update. The new build for the device inculcates the July 2021 security patch. The firmware is unfurling in India via build number V12.5.4.0.RKJINXM. This is a minor update and does not bring any new addition. But internally, it increases the system security.
• [July 27, 2021]: Poco F3 NFC edition is finally joining the MIUI 12.5 update list. The update is having a stable rollout globally through the firmware version V12.5.1.0.RJGMIXM. Concerning new additions, MIUI 12.5 changes the entire experience of using your smartphone. Moreover, the security is now improved with July 2021 patch. Read more detailed and changelog of the package here.

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Like all the other updates, it is also spinning out in a phased manner which means a set of random users will start experiencing the update now. After the successful verification, everyone will be getting it within a week. You can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings > Software updates > Check for updates.