Installation Guides

• Clean Installation

  • Required when coming from stock firmware or another ROM.

• Update / Dirty Flash

  • Used for OTA or manual updates without wiping data

• KernelSU Installation

  • Instructions for flashing the KernelSU patched boot image.

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Clean flash Guide: PixelOS (spes)

This guide details the clean installation process of PixelOS 16.1 for the Redmi Note 11 (spes).

Warning

Important:

• Backup your data before proceeding. This process will wipe your internal storage.
• Ensure your battery is charged above 50%.
• You are responsible for your device. Follow the steps carefully.

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Required Files

Ensure you have downloaded the following files:

1. ROM: PixelOS_spes-XXX.zip
2. Recovery: RECOVERY-PixelOS_spes-XXX.zip

File Preparation

Before starting, extract the RECOVERY zip file. Locate and copy the following files to your ADB/Fastboot folder:

• boot.img
• vendor_boot.img
• dtbo.img

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Installation Instructions

1. Boot into Fastboot

Power off the device. Turn it on by holding Volume Down + Power Button until the Fastboot screen appears.

2. Flash Boot Images

Open a terminal (CMD/PowerShell) in the folder where your files are located and run the following commands:

fastboot flash vendor_boot vendor_boot.img
fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img

3. Reboot to Recovery

While still in Fastboot mode, run:

fastboot reboot recovery

4. Factory Reset

Once in Recovery mode, use the Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select:

1. Select Factory Reset.
2. Select Format Data / Factory Reset.

6. Apply Update

1. From the main menu, select Apply Update.
2. Select Apply from ADB.

Note: If installing via SDCard, select Apply from SDCard, navigate to the file, and skip to step 8.

7. Flash ROM

On your computer, run the command below to sideload the ROM file.

adb sideload PixelOS_spes-XXX.zip

Note: The process may stop at 47% on the computer terminal with a success message or "Total xfer: 1.00x". This is normal and indicates the installation is complete.

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Dirty flash/Update Guide: PixelOS (spes)

This guide details how to update PixelOS without wiping your personal data.

Warning

Important:

• Although this process preserves data, it is highly recommended to backup important files before proceeding.
• Ensure your battery is charged above 50%.

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Method 1: OTA (Automatic)

The easiest way to update is via the system settings.

1. On your device, navigate to: Settings > System > System Updater
2. Tap Check for updates.
3. If an update is available, download and install it following the on-screen prompts.

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Method 2: Recovery (Manual via ADB)

Use this method if the OTA fails or if you prefer manual installation.

1. Boot into Recovery

Reboot your device into recovery mode (hold Volume Up + Power during boot, or use the Advanced Restart menu).

2. Apply Update

1. From the main menu, select Apply Update.
2. Select Apply from ADB.

3. Flash ROM

On your computer, run the command below to sideload the ROM file.

adb sideload PixelOS_spes-XXX.zip

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KernelSU Guide: PixelOS (spes)

This guide details how to flash the KernelSU-patched boot image for PixelOS 16.1.

Warning

Important:

• Modifying the boot image carries risks. Ensure you have the original boot.img available in case you need to restore it.

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Required File

Download the following file:

• Boot Image: KSU-BootImage-PixelOS_spes-XXX.img

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Installation Instructions

1. Boot into Fastboot

Power off the device. Turn it on by holding Volume Down + Power Button until the Fastboot screen appears.

2. Flash Boot Image

Open a terminal (CMD/PowerShell) in the folder where the file is located and run:

fastboot flash boot KSU-BootImage-PixelOS_spes-XXX.img

3. Reboot

Reboot your device to the system:

fastboot reboot