How to get root rights to Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 in 2026: a secure algorithm with explanations

Why you need root rights to Redmi Note 7 and when they are dangerous

Obtaining superuser rights on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (lavender) opens up access to system files, allows you to remove embedded MIUI applications, install custom firmware and modify the kernel. However, along with the opportunities come risks from losing warranty to completely bricking the device. In 2026, the process was complicated by Xiaomi’s tightening policy to unlock downloaders, but workarounds still exist.

The main reasons why users decide to root are: removing ads in MIUI, increasing performance through kernels such as FrancoKernel, installing Magisk for hidden root in banking applications or using specialized utilities such as Titanium Backup. But it is important to understand that root rights void the official warranty, and improper actions can lead to the loss of IMEI or sensor problems.

This instruction is relevant for the Redmi Note 7 based on the Snapdragon 660 processor (model M1901F7G/M1901F7H). For the version on the Snapdragon 636 (Redmi Note 7 Pro), the algorithm is different - it uses a different bootloader and firmware. If your device was purchased after 2021, it is likely that it has a locked bootloader with a link to the Mi Account.

Preparation of the device: what to do before unlocking

Before you start unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP, follow the critical steps: skipping any of them can result in permanent device lock or data loss.

• 📱 Create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup or use Mi backup PC Suite.It is especially important to save the data of the WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Authenticator applications - they will be deleted.
• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 70%. interruption of the process due to discharge can cause damage to the boot partition.
• 🔑 Link your Mi Account to your device. Without that, unlocking the bootloader will be impossible. → Mi Account is displayed by your email.
• 🖥️ Install. ADB Download Google’s Platform Tools and Xiaomi drivers from the official website.

Please note that if your Redmi Note 7 was purchased in China (a domestic version), unlocking the bootloader may require additional actions, including waiting 720 hours (30 days) after the account is linked, a restriction introduced in 2020 to combat device resale.

⚠️ Note: If you previously tried to unlock the bootloader and received a Couldn’t verify device error, this means that the device is tied to another Mi Account.

Unlocking the bootloader: official and informal ways

The bootloader on the Redmi Note 7 is locked by default, and unlocking it is a must before installing a customized Recovery or firmware. The official Mi Unlock Tool method doesn't always work, especially for devices purchased after 2021. Consider both.

The official method (Mi Unlock Tool)

Download the Mi Unlock Tool utility from the official website.

1. Launch the utility on behalf of the administrator.
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account as you do on your phone.
3. Transfer the device to Fastboot mode (turn off, then press Volume down + Power).
4. Connect your phone to your PC and wait for the device to be determined.
5. Press Unlock and confirm unlocking.

If the utility gives you a Couldn't unlock error or requires you to wait, then your account has a time limit.

• 🕒 Wait for the specified number of hours (usually 168 or 720).
• 🔄 Try using another Mi Account (but this can result in your device being blocked!).
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi with a check to buy – sometimes they remove the restrictions manually.

Informal method (EDL)

If the official method didn't work, you can use Emergency Download Mode (EDL), which requires a special cable or short circuit of test points on the board, and use it only as a last resort - the wrong actions can bring the device down.

For EDL entry:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the Loud up. + Loud down and plug in. USB-plug-in.
3. Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until the screen is black (the device should not turn on!).
4. Check in Device Manager for the appearance of the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 port.

⚠️ Attention: Use EDL Without official permission, Xiaomi may be blocked. IMEI. It will be extremely difficult to restore it later - hardware and software repairs will be required.

Installation of TWRP and Magisk: a step-by-step algorithm

After successfully unlocking the bootloader, you can start installing a custom TWRP recavator and obtaining root rights through Magisk. It is important to use versions that are compatible with the Redmi Note 7 (lavender).

Step 1: Installation of TWRP

Download the latest version of TWRP for lavender from the official website: twrp.me. The file will be in.img format.

Open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools and do:

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-lavender.img


fastboot boot twrp-3.7.0_9-0-lavender.img

Then the phone will reboot to TWRP. Don't reboot to the system! First you need to flash Magisk, otherwise the standard recaveri will overwrite TWRP.

Step 2: Magisk firmware

Download the latest version of Magisk (Magisk-v26.4.zip) from GitHub and transfer the file to your phone via MTP to TWRP.

In TWRP, do:

1. Press Install and select the file Magisk-v26.4.zip.
2. Swipe to confirm the firmware.
3. After completion, press Reboot System.

The first loading may take up to 10 If the system is stuck on the Redmi logo, reset the cache through the TWRP (Wipe → Advanced Wipe → Dalvik/ART Cache).

Solving problems after getting root

Even if you successfully root, you can have problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If after the firmware Magisk phone ceased to determine SIM-Maps, never try to recover IMEI You can use the generators to permanently lock your modem, and only use official nvram backups or contact an authorized service center.

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If Google Pay or other SafetyNet applications stop working after rooting, install Universal SafetyNet Fix in Magisk.

Root Alternatives: What Can Be Done Without Superuser Rights

If the risks of getting root scare you, consider alternative ways to achieve the same goals without unlocking the bootloader.

• 🚫 Removal of advertising in MIUI: use ADB-commands to disable system applications: adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution
• ⚡ Speed up work: turn off animations through Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 5 times to enable Developer Mode, then in Settings → Additionally. → For developers, install Windows animation = 0.5x.
• 📱 Installation GSI-firmware: Some custom firmware (like LineageOS) can be rootlessly flashed through Fastboot, but it still requires an unlocked bootloader.
• 🔒 Data encryption: in MIUI 14 Private Computing is introduced, which partially replaces Magisk’s permission control capabilities.

For most tasks (such as app backup or font changes), there are applications that do not require root. For example, Swift Backup can backup through ADB Backup, and Substratum allows you to thematicize the interface without superuser rights.

How to get it all back: a rollback to stock firmware

If you've decided to give up root rights or you've faced some kind of intractable problem, you can get the device back to its original state, and you'll need the stock firmware for your model.

Download the latest stable version of MIUI for Redmi Note 7 from the official website: miuidownload.com. Choose the Global or EEA region depending on your firmware.

For firmware via Fastboot:

1. Unpack the downloaded archive in a folder with Platform Tools.
2. Put your phone in Fastboot mode.
3. Launch the file. flash_all.bat (for Windows or flash_all.sh (for Linux/Mac).

For firmware via TWRP:

1. Download the firmware in.zip format (not.tgz!).
2. In TWRP, run Wipe → Format Data (this will delete all data!).
3. Sweep the.zip file through Install.

⚠️ Note: If you have been stitching custom cores or modifying the vendor partition, the stock firmware may not stand up. boot.img.

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Once you roll back to the firmware, the bootloader will remain unlocked. To lock it back, use the fastboot oem lock command. But remember, this will delete all data and may lead to locking if the device has been modified.

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