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The codename "lake" covers the Redmi 14C, POCO C75, and Redmi A3 Pro. These budget-friendly devices share the same internal hardware, including the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra chipset, and run on HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15). Flashing these official Fastboot ROMs is the correct solution for unbricking or manual updates.
CRITICAL WARNING: CONFIRM YOUR DEVICE
Below are the technical specifications.
Select the file that corresponds to your device's region. All files below are Android 15 (HyperOS 2.0).
Note: Official China (CN) Fastboot ROM.
Note: Official Global (MI) Fastboot ROM.
Note: Official EEA (Europe - EU) Fastboot ROM.
Note: Official Taiwan (TW) Fastboot ROM.
Note: Official Indonesia (ID) Fastboot ROM.
Note: Official Russia (RU) Fastboot ROM.
Note: Official Turkey (TR) Fastboot ROM.
These firmware files are flashed using the Mi Flash Tool. This will erase all your data.
Disclaimer: This process is performed at your own risk. We are not responsible for any data loss, bricked devices, or damage. Please ensure your device codename is lake. Flashing this file on the 5G version ("flame") will permanently damage the device. If you have any problems, please drop a comment on the thread.
CRITICAL WARNING: CONFIRM YOUR DEVICE - Codename Match: This firmware is strictly for devices with the codename "lake".
- The "lake" Trio:
- Redmi 14C (Global/China)
- POCO C75 (Global)
- Redmi A3 Pro (Africa/MEA)
- Redmi 14C (Global/China)
- Do NOT Flash on:
- Redmi A3 ("blue")
- Redmi 14C 5G / POCO M7 5G ("flame" - Different Chipset)
- Redmi A3 ("blue")
- Cross-Flashing Risk: If converting between the device brands (Redmi to POCO or vice versa), you MUST NOT select "Clean all and lock". Locking the bootloader on a non-native region will hard-brick the phone.
Firmware Details (lake)
Below are the technical specifications.| Device Names: | Redmi 14C / Redmi A3 Pro / POCO C75 |
| Codename: | lake |
| Chipset: | MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra |
| Android Version: | 15 (HyperOS 2.0) |
| Build ID Prefix: | VGT (e.g., VGTMIXM) |
| File Type: | Fastboot ROM (.tgz) |
| Flashing Tool: | Mi Flash Tool |
Download Official Firmware for Redmi 14C / A3 Pro / POCO C75
Select the file that corresponds to your device's region. All files below are Android 15 (HyperOS 2.0).Note: Official China (CN) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_images_OS2.0.201.0.VGTCNXM_20250912.0000.00_15.0_cn_b4a18d2076.tgz
- Size: 5.74GB
- Build Date: 2025-09-12
- Build Version: OS2.0.201.0.VGTCNXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
Note: Official Global (MI) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_global_images_OS2.0.203.0.VGTMIXM_20251017.0000.00_15.0_global_c86ba1b6d6.tgz
- Size: 7.17GB
- Build Date: 2025-10-17
- Build Version: OS2.0.203.0.VGTMIXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
Note: Official EEA (Europe - EU) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_eea_global_images_OS2.0.204.0.VGTEUXM_20251011.0000.00_15.0_eea_ef33fae41a.tgz
- Size: 6.21GB
- Build Date: 2025-10-11
- Build Version: OS2.0.204.0.VGTEUXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
Note: Official Taiwan (TW) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_tw_global_images_OS2.0.201.0.VGTTWXM_20251022.0000.00_15.0_tw_95ea94efa1.tgz
- Size: 5.12GB
- Build Date: 2025-10-22
- Build Version: OS2.0.201.0.VGTTWXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
Note: Official Indonesia (ID) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_id_global_images_OS2.0.201.0.VGTIDXM_20251022.0000.00_15.0_id_74da382fec.tgz
- Size: 6.61GB
- Build Date: 2025-10-22
- Build Version: OS2.0.201.0.VGTIDXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
Note: Official Russia (RU) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_ru_global_images_OS2.0.201.0.VGTRUXM_20251022.0000.00_15.0_ru_1a9bc7e526.tgz
- Size: 6.97GB
- Build Date: 2025-10-22
- Build Version: OS2.0.201.0.VGTRUXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
Note: Official Turkey (TR) Fastboot ROM.
- Filename: lake_tr_global_images_OS2.0.201.0.VGTTRXM_20251022.0000.00_15.0_tr_6d1c96abe1.tgz
- Size: 6.10GB
- Build Date: 2025-10-22
- Build Version: OS2.0.201.0.VGTTRXM
- Android Version: 15.0
- Download Link: Download from Xiaomi Server
The Requirements
- PC/Tools: A Windows PC.
- Bootloader: An unlocked bootloader on your device.
- Cable: A reliable USB-C cable.
- Backup: A full backup of your data (Flashing will wipe internal storage).
- Software: Xiaomi MI Flash Tool installed on your PC.
- Drivers: MediaTek (MTK) USB drivers installed.
How to Flash the Firmware
These firmware files are flashed using the Mi Flash Tool. This will erase all your data.Method 1: Flashing Fastboot ROM (.tgz)
- Step 1: Download your chosen
firmware file and extract it to a simple folder on your PC (e.g.,Code:
.tgz). Do not use a folder path with spaces.Code:C:\lake_rom - Step 2: Download, extract, and run MiFlash.exe as an administrator.
- Step 3: Power off your phone completely. Boot into Fastboot Mode by pressing and holding the Power + Volume Down buttons until the fastboot logo appears.
- Step 4: Connect your phone to the PC via USB. Click the "Refresh" button in Mi Flash Tool to detect the device.
- Step 5: Click "Select" and navigate to the extracted firmware folder (the folder containing the
folder).Code:
images - Step 6 (CRITICAL): At the bottom of the tool, select "Clean all".
- WARNING: Do NOT select "Clean all and lock" if you are cross-flashing regions or converting the device brand. This will BRICK your phone.
- Step 7: Click "Flash" to begin. The process may take several minutes.
Disclaimer: This process is performed at your own risk. We are not responsible for any data loss, bricked devices, or damage. Please ensure your device codename is lake. Flashing this file on the 5G version ("flame") will permanently damage the device. If you have any problems, please drop a comment on the thread.