Why do you need root rights to the Redmi Note 10 Pro and what are the risks?
Getting root rights to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro opens up access to hidden Android features: from removing system applications (bloatver) to fine-tuning performance. However, this process requires unlocking the bootloader, which automatically resets the device to factory settings and voids the Xiaomi warranty. Moreover, improper actions can turn the smartphone into a “brick” – an inoperable device that requires flashing through the flashing device. EDL-regime.
In this article, we’ll look at three officially supported root methods: Magisk (the recommended method), TWRP, and an alternative for users who can’t unlock the bootloader in the standard way. All the instructions are relevant for the Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin) based on MIUI 14/15 and Android 12/13. If your model has a different code name (for example, mojito for the Redmi Note 10), the methods may not work!
Before you start, check:
- 🔋 Battery charge of at least 60% (risk of shutdown during the process).
- 📱 Backup data (unlocking the bootloader erases everything!).
- 🔐 Mi Account is linked to the device (required to unlock).
- 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11 or Linux (for the ADB/Fastboot).
Step 1: Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool
The first and mandatory step is to unlock the bootloader, which Xiaomi officially allows, but the process requires a wait (usually 7 days for new accounts).
- Activate. OEM-Unlocking: Go to Settings → About the phone, tap 7 times on the version MIUI, to turn on Developer Mode. Then to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers, turn on: 🔓 OEM-Unlocking (may be absent on some versions) MIUI). 🔌 Debugging by USB.
Link the device to your Mi Account
In the same Developer Menu, find Mi Unlock Status and link your account. Without it, Mi Unlock Tool won't work.
Download the Mi Unlock Tool
The official utility is available on Xiaomi's website (Windows version). Make sure you don't have a Chinese version of MIUI - it requires separate permission.
If the account is not linked, check:
- 🌐 Account Region (Mi Account must be from Russia, Europe or Global; Chinese accounts are not supported).
- 📶 Internet connection (use mobile data if Wi-Fi blocks the process).
- ⏳ Waiting time (if new account, wait 168 hours after first binding).
⚠️ If you see a mistake, "Couldn't unlock, try again after" 72/168 “hours” means that Xiaomi has imposed a temporary lock, which can not be avoided, only wait, and attempts to use informal tools (for example, Mi Flash Unlock Bypass) can lead to a ban of the account.
Developer mode enabled |Tieged Mi Account|Downloaded Mi Unlock Tool|Disabled Antivirus on PC|Device charged 60%+
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Step 2: Install TWRP Recovery (optional but recommended)
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a custom recovery that lets you install Magisk, create backups and flash modified images. For the Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet), use the official build from twrp.me.
Installation instructions:
- Download the latest.img file TWRP for your model.
- Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (turn off the device, then press Volume Down + Power).
- Open the command line in the folder with fastboot and execute: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_12-sweet.img fastboot reboot recovery
After the first download to TWRP, you must:
- 🔄 Make a swipe to allow modifications (otherwise) TWRP will not be able to record files).
- 📁 Copy Magisk.zip phone-in MTP (into TWRP There's a Mount option. → Enable MTP).
- 🔒 Disable Forced Encryption (if you plan to use Magisk): Fastboot format userdata This command erases all data!
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 14+ TWRP If the phone loads into the Fastboot with an "anti-rollback check fail" error, you'll need to flash the full stock. ROM via Mi Flash Tool.
What happens if TWRP doesn’t start?
Step 3: Install Magisk to get root rights
Magisk is a universal tool for obtaining root rights without changing the systemless root, it also allows you to hide root from applications (for example, banking or games). Magisk-v26.4.zip or newer).
Methods of installation:
| Method | Requirements | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through TWRP | Installed TWRP | Simplicity, backup capability | Risk of triggering an anti-rollback |
| Through Fastboot. | Unlocked bootloader, PC | It works without TWRP. | Harder for beginners. |
| Through patch boot.img | Stock firmware, Magisk App | Less risk, clean root | Requires manual patching |
We recommend the boot.img patching method as the most reliable:
- Download stock firmware for your model with Xiaomi Firmware Updater.
- Remove boot.img from the firmware archive (use 7-Zip or WinRAR).
- Transfer boot.img to your phone and open in Magisk App (click Install → Select and Patch a File).
- Copy the patched magisk_patched.img On PC and run through fastboot: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img fastboot reboot
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If after installing Magisk phone fixated on the Xiaomi logo, try flashing the original boot.img back and then repeat the process with the switched off AVB 2.0 (Use the fastboot command --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img).
Step 4: Root rights verification and problem solving
After restarting, install the Root Checker app from Play Market or enter:
suIf you have a request for rights, root is successful. If you don't, check:
- 🔄 Correctness of the stitched boot.img (It should be patched through Magisk).
- 📱 Magisk version (Android 13 required) v25.2+).
- 🔒 Dm-verity (if any, disable it via fastboot disable-verity).
Critical error: If after the firmware Magisk phone stopped loading and gives "Invalid vbmeta", it means that the download verification chain is broken. vbmeta.img flag-headed --disable-verification.
⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. Google Pay, Sberbank Online) block work on rooted devices. To get around this, turn on options in Magisk: 🔍 MagiskHide (Hidden Root from Apps). 🔄 Zygisk (to bypass new Google SafetyNet checks) After that, restart your phone and check the status in the Magisk App (should be a green checkmark next to SafetyNet).
Step 5: Alternative methods (if standard methods don’t work)
If you fail to unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool (for example, due to the error "This device is locked"), try:
- 🔓 EDL-Mode (emergency firmware): Requires an authorized Xiaomi account and a special cable, suitable for recovery of "bricks", but risky for beginners. How to log in EDL-Mode? 1. Turn off the phone. 2. Press Volume up. + Loud down and plug in. USB-3. the device will be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (requires a driver) QCOM).
- 📦 Fastboot Firmware: Download Fastboot-ROM for your model from the official website and run through the Mi Flash Tool (select clean all).
- 🔄 Reverse to the old version MIUI: Some versions (e.g, MIUI 12.0.3) have less stringent boot loader checks. After rollback, you can try unlocking again.
Methods using EDL or informal tools (e.g. XiaomiTool V2) can lead to:
- 🚫 Banu of Mi Account (if you use “gray” ways to unlock).
- 📵 A broken camera/network (if the firmware version is incompatible with hardware).
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If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to wait for the official unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool, even if it takes 7 days.
Step 6: What to do after getting root rights?
Now that you have root, you can:
- 🗑️ Remove System Applications: Use Titanium Backup or System App Remover (remove only what you are sure of! deleting MiuiDaemon or ServicesFramework will lead to system failure).
- ⚡ Optimize performance: Apps like Kernel Adiutor or FrancoKernel let you overclock the processor, change the governor, or disable unnecessary cores.
- 🔒 Block Ads Systemically: Install AdAway or Add Hosts to /etc/hosts (Requires Superuser Rights).
- 📱 Install custom firmware: Popular options for the Redmi Note 10 Pro are LineageOS, Pixel Experience or crDroid. Before installing, check compatibility with your device's codename (sweet).
Warning: Changing system files may result in:
- 🔋 Accelerated battery discharge (if incorrectly configured) CPU-profiles).
- 📡 Network loss (when removing applications associated with the modem).
- 🛠️ Impossibility of updating OTA (I'll have to hand-stitch).
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Before removing system applications, backup them via Titanium Backup or adb backup -apk -shared -all command to help restore them if something goes wrong.