How to get root on Xiaomi Redmi 5: a detailed guide

The procedure for obtaining super-user rights on Xiaomi Redmi 5 remains in demand, despite the age of the model. Owners of this device often seek to go beyond the restrictions set by the manufacturer in the shell of MIUI. Root rights open access to system files, allowing you to remove embedded debris and fine-tune the processor.

Modern methods involve using Magisk instead of the outdated SuperSU, which ensures compatibility with banking applications through concealment mechanisms. However, before starting any manipulation, you need to understand the risks. Unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi permanently erases all data from the device without the possibility of recovery.

In this guide, we will look at the current and safe algorithm of actions, we will discuss in detail the steps from filing a request to the final installation of the patch, following the instructions minimizes the likelihood of obtaining a brick.

Preparation of the device and unlocking the loader

The first and most critical step is unlocking the bootloader, which is impossible to install a modified recover without doing so, and Xiaomi has imposed strict restrictions requiring official unblocking through servers.

You need to link your Mi Account to your device in the developer settings, and then you need to apply on the official Mi Unlock website and wait for the timer to expire, which is usually between 7 and 15 days, during which time you can not reset your phone settings, otherwise the timer will reset.

After receiving the resolution SMS, download the Mi Unlock Tool to your computer. Launch the program, log in to your account and put your smartphone into Fastboot mode by pressing the volume button when the screen is off. Connect the cable and press the unlock button in the program.

• 🔒 Unlocking completely cleans the internal memory of the smartphone.
• 📡 A stable internet connection is required to verify your account status.
• ⏳ The waiting process for permission can take up to two weeks.

⚠️ Note: After unlocking the bootloader, some security features, such as MI Pay and Widevine keys L1, Why streaming services can lose quality HD.

It is important to remain calm while waiting. Many users make the mistake of trying to bypass the timer by third-party methods, which often leads to the blocking of the account by IMEI. The official path is the only guaranteed way.

Make sure the battery is at least 60 percent, and the process of unlocking, although fast, can disrupt the structure of the system partitions when power is cut off at a critical moment.

⚠️ Attention: Do not use USB-Hubs or elongated cables when unlocked: Direct connection to the motherboard port of the computer reduces the risk of loss of communication with the device.

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Installation of custom TWRP Recovery

Xiaomi's standard recovery does not allow changes to the system partition. Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is a modified recovery environment with support for touch control and third-party zip archives.

For Redmi 5 (codenamed ros), it is important to download the version of TWRP that is compatible with your version of Android. For Android 8.1 Oreo, it is recommended to use Android 8-based builds, as older versions may not mount the data partition correctly.

The firmware process is carried out through the computer using the command line ADB and Fastboot. First, you need to transfer the smartphone to Fastboot mode (volume button down + power). Then connect the device to the PC and execute the firmware command image.

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After a successful record, take your time to boot the system in the usual way. If you just reboot your phone, standard MIUI firmware will automatically replace TWRP with stock recavator. To avoid this, use a button combination to enter recovery mode immediately.

• 📂 Download the current image TWRP ros.
• 🔌 Install the drivers. ADB and Fastboot on the computer.
• ⚡ Immediately after firmware, go to Recovery, not Android.

There's a nuance to encryption, and if you have a password or a graphical key on your phone, TWRP can request it when you first run it, and in some cases, you need to format the Data partition, which will permanently delete all the files.

⚠️ Attention: When firmware is being applied TWRP via Fastboot team `fastboot boot` It is a temporary recapture, and `fastboot flash` It records it forever. For the first setup, you'd better use a temporary run to check if it's working.

TWRP is fully touch-sensitive, but it also works with volume buttons. Before patching, it is recommended to make a full backup of the current system through the Backup menu, which will allow you to roll back in case of failure.

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If TWRP asks for a password at launch and you don't remember it or it's not accepted, go to Wipe → Format Data and type "yes." This will remove the encryption, but delete all files.

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Magisk firmware to obtain Root rights

The gold standard is Magisk, which uses systemless systems to modify the system without affecting the integrity of the system partition, which is critical to the operation of banking applications.

Download the current Magisk zip archive from the official GitHub repository. Place the file in the internal memory of the smartphone or on the device. SD-Download to the previously installed map. TWRP.

From the recovery menu, select Install. Find the downloaded archive and confirm the swipe installation. The process will take a few seconds. Once completed, a successful installation message will appear.

Some users prefer the boot image patch method. boot.img from firmware, patch it through the Magisk app on your phone and then flash the resulting image through Fastboot by the fastboot flash boot team patched_boot.img.

• 🛡️ Magisk hides root rights from security-checked apps.
• 🔄 Supports modules that extend the functionality of Android.
• 🚫 No need to change the system partition to work.

Once installed, be sure to restart the device. When you first start up, the system can update applications, which is normal. The Magisk icon will appear in the list of programs.

Open the app. If you see the green checkmark and the Magisk version, you've got the rights successfully, and you can now install modules or control superuser access for other applications.

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Solving problems and errors in installation

The rooting process is not always smooth. Redmi 5 owners may experience a cyclical bootloop or no Internet access after installing TWRP. Most often, the problem lies in the incompatible version of the Recovery.

If the phone is stuck on the Mi or Android logo, try booting into TWRP and doing a cleanup of the Dalvik/ART Cache and Cache partitions.In critical cases, formatting the Data partition helps, but that's a last resort.

A common mistake is losing IMEI or sluggish Wi-Fi after unlocking the bootloader, usually due to damage to the persist partition or EFS. That is why we insist on creating a full backup before starting any action.

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