What gives root rights to Xiaomi: 15 hidden features of your smartphone

Getting root rights on Xiaomi smartphones opens up access to system files and settings that the manufacturer hides from ordinary users. It's like getting the keys to all the doors in the house: you can redesign rooms, throw away unnecessary furniture or even repaint walls. But with the opportunities come the risks - one wrong step can turn your Redmi or POCO into a brick. In this article, we will discuss specific actions that become available after rooting, from harmless interface tweaks to deep optimization of hardware.

It's important to understand: MIUI (Even in the latest versions based on Android 14) actively resists users' attempts to get root. Xiaomi blocks downloaders, encrypts partitions and implements anti-Rollback protection, which can permanently disable the device if improper manipulations. So before you start experimenting, evaluate whether you really need these capabilities or whether alternative methods are sufficient (e.g., if you need them, ADB-Magisk commands or modules without a full rudiment).

1. Removal of embedded applications and bloatware

One of the most popular uses of root rights is to clean the system of preinstalled software. Xiaomi smartphones are notorious for their abundance of unnecessary applications: Mi Browser, Mi Video, GetApps, Mi Pay and dozens of others that can not be removed by standard means. Even after disconnecting through the settings, they continue to occupy space and consume resources in the background.

From root, you can:

• 🗑️ Completely remove system applications (including com.miui.analytics – statistics collection service).
• 🔄 Freeze unnecessary services via Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (they won’t run, but will stay in the system).
• 📦 Replace stock apps with alternatives (e.g. Google Camera instead of Mi Camera).
• 🔍 Find hidden services that merge data (e.g. com.xiaomi.midrop for Wi-Fi Direct file transfer).

Use Root Explorer or the command in Terminal to remove:

su


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.browser

⚠️ Warning: Removing critical system components (e.g. com.android.phone) will result in network loss or cyclical reboot. /system before cleaning!

2. Overclocking and optimizing productivity

Root allows you to manually adjust the work of the processor, graphics accelerator and RAM. This is true for gamers who want to squeeze the most out of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in Xiaomi 13 Ultra, or for owners of budget models (Redmi Note 12, POCO M5), where performance is limited software.

The main directions of twiking:

• 🚀 Dispersal CPU/GPU through the kernel (e.g., increasing the frequency of Adreno) 740 on 10-15%).
• ⚡ Optimization of the task scheduler (replacing cfq with bfq for smooth interface).
• 🔋 Configure governors (power consumption modes) to balance performance and autonomy.
• 🧹 Cleaning Dalvik cache and optimizing zygote to speed up application launches.

For this purpose, use:

⚠️ Note: Overclocking on MediaTek-processors (for example, Helio) G99 Redmi Note 12 Pro is fraught with irreversible chip damage due to weak cooling system. On Snapdragon, the risks are lower, but still requires temperature monitoring through the system. AIDA64.

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Before overclocking, check the current temperatures in the simple and under load. If the CPU is heated above 65 ° C under standard settings, overclocking is contraindicated!

3. blocking of advertising and tracking at the system level

MIUI is known for integrated advertising in system applications (e.g. File Manager or Security). Even after disabling personalized advertising in settings, some banners remain. Root allows you to completely block them at the host level or disable services responsible for impressions.

Ways to combat advertising:

• 🛡️ File editing /etc/hosts — Adding Xiaomi domains (e.g. ad.mi.com, tracker.miui.com).
• 🔇 Disable com.miui.analytics via App Ops or Package Disabler.
• 📵 Blocking traffic through AFWall+ (firewall with root support).
• 🔄 Replace stock applications with modified versions without ads (for example, Mi File Explorer Pro).

Example of editing hosts:

127.0.0.1 ad.mi.com


127.0.0.1 tracker.miui.com




127.0.0.1 data.mistat.xiaomi.com

To automate, use Magisk's "AdAway" or "Blokada" module with root mode, and they update the lock lists themselves.

4. Transfer applications to a memory card (including system)

Limitation MIUI portability SD-The card is one of the most annoying features of firmware. Even if the card is formatted as internal memory, many games and programs (such as WhatsApp or Google Maps) refuse to move.

Portability options:

• 📱 Forced transfer through App2SD or Link2SD (section ext4 map).
• 🔗 Symlink for heavy gaming (e.g. Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).
• 🗃️ Cache and data transfer (such as Google Maps or Spotify media libraries).

Instructions for Link2SD:

1. Break it. SD-two-part: FAT32 (for files and ext4 (application).
2. Install Link2SD and provide root access.
3. Select the application → Create Link → port all three components (APK, Dex, Lib).

⚠️ Note: Transfer system applications (e.g., MiuiHome) to SD-The card will cause the launcher to crash after the reboot!

5. Changes to system fonts, animations and themes

MIUI offers a limited set of themes and fonts, and some interface elements (such as transition animations) are not customizable at all.

• 🎨 Install custom fonts (including San Francisco or Roboto) by replacing files in the /system/fonts.
• ⚡ Change the speed of animations (for example, remove delays when opening applications).
• 🌈 Apply real dark themes (not gray, like in stock). MIUI).
• 📱 Replace system application icons (for example, make iOS-style settings).

To change animations, edit /system/build.prop by adding the following lines:

debug.animation.window.scale=0.5


debug.animation.transition.scale=0.5




debug.animation.frame_rate=1

For font installation:

1. Download a.ttf font file (e.g. Product Sans).
2. Rename it Roboto-Regular.ttf and replace the original with /system/fonts.
3. Reset the device.

Backup original files | Check the writing rights in /system| Use Root Explorer with R/W|Reboot to Recovery in case of a crash-->

6. Backup and restoration of the entire system

With root, you can create a full copy of your firmware, including your settings, apps, and even your account details.

• 🔄 Change of firmware (for example, transition from MIUI Global at Xiaomi.EU).
• 📉 Recoil after unsuccessful experiments with Magisk modules.
• 🚨 Recovery after failure (for example, if MIUI stopped loading).

Backup tools:

The command to create /data backup via ADB:

adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f backup.ab

⚠️ Attention: Backup through TWRP on devices with dynamic partitions (for example, Xiaomi) 12T) It may not be possible to restore data due to the changed structure. super.img. Use OrangeFox Recovery to do this.

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Backup via TWRP is the only way to save /data data before running custom software, without it, it will be impossible to restore SMS, call history and game saves.

7 Network setup: signal amplification and circumvention of restrictions

Root allows you to deeply configure communication modules, from forced VoLTE on uncertified operators to changing the parameters of RIL (Radio Interface Layer) to improve reception.

• 📶 Xiaomi owners with poor signal (e.g. Redmi) 9A helio G25).
• 🌍 Travelers who need to manually select frequencies LTE.
• 🔒 Users who want to bypass operator locks (for example, speed limit on unlimited tariff).

Popular Tweets:

• 📡 Compulsory incorporation 4G+ via #4636## and edit build.prop.
• 🔄 Change of change APN-Profiles to circumvent restrictions (e.g., for Tele2 or Yota).
• 📵 Blocking Advertising on Mobile Networks through Editing /system/etc/apns-conf.xml.

Example of changing build.prop to improve signal:

ro.telephony.default_network=22


persist.radio.modem.cap=8

For deep customization, use Network Signal Guru (requires root) or MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek devices).

8 Hidden Opportunities: From Gesture Emulation to Changing DPI

Root provides access to features that Xiaomi hides or restricts:

• 👆 Emulation of gestures on devices without support (e.g. Redmi) 8A).
• 📏 Change in screen density (DPI) to display more content.
• 🔊 Unlocking audio profiles (e.g., a separate volume control for each application).
• 🔋 Disabling charging from USB (useful for saving the port).

To change the DPI, use the command:

wm density 440 && wm size 1080x2340

To emulate gestures on supported devices, install the Magisk "Fluid Navigation Gestures" module.

FAQ: Frequent questions about root on Xiaomi