How to get root rights to Xiaomi Redmi 4X without a computer: 3 proven methods

Xiaomi Redmi 4X (codenamed santoni) is still a popular budget smartphone, but its capabilities are limited by the stock firmware MIUI. Getting root rights allows you to remove embedded applications, overclock the processor, install custom firmware and modify system files. In this article, current ways to obtain root rights without using a computer, taking into account the features of the model and the latest security updates.

It is important to understand that the procedure involves risks. Mistakes can lead to a device blink (complete failure), loss of warranty or problems with updates. However, if you follow the instructions, the probability of success exceeds 90%. We will look at three methods: through Magisk (recommended), KingRoot (for beginners) and iRoot (alternative), all of which work on current versions of MIUI 12/13/14 and Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

1. Preparation of the smartphone: what to do before getting root

Before you start unlocking, follow the mandatory steps, and ignoring them can cause crashes or data loss.

  • 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 70%. The process can take 15-30 minutes, and interruption due to discharge is fraught with errors.
  • 📱 Back up important data (contacts, photos, messages) and use Settings. → Additionally. → Backup or third-party applications like Swift Backup.
  • 🔓 Unlock the bootloader (unless it's unlocked before), Magisk won't work without it.
  • 📶 Turn off all screen locks (PIN, They can interfere with the utilities.
  • 🌐 Connect to stable Wi-Fi. Downloading files via mobile Internet may be interrupted.

On Redmi 4X with MIUI Global Stable 14.0.2.0 firmware (NMMMIXM) and later Magisk requires a patch pre-installed via TWRP. Without a computer, this is only possible if you have a custom recavator installed earlier. If you have stock recavators, use the KingRoot method (Section 3).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI After unlocking the loader, the settings are reset. IMEI And Baseband. Before you start, check them in Settings. → The phone. → General information and save screenshots.

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2 Unlocking the bootloader without a PC: official and informal ways

The bootloader on the Redmi 4X is locked by default, and unlocking it is a must for most root methods. Xiaomi’s official way of getting it requires a computer, but there are workarounds.

Method 1: Mi Unlock Status (Requires waiting)

This method is legal, but takes up to 720 hours (30 days) of waiting on new Mi Accounts.

  1. Go to Settings → About Phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the Developer Mode.
  2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
  3. Connect to Wi-Fi and log in to Mi Account in the settings.
  4. Open the Mi Unlock Status app (if not, download the official utility and remove the APK from it).
  5. Connect the device to your account. If you get a waiting message, wait until the time is set.

Method 2: Fastboot commands (requires) ADB-terminal)

This method requires a fastboot terminal directly on your smartphone, and Termux with Android-tools is a good option.

pkg install android-tools


fastboot oem unlock-go

If the team doesn't work, try:

fastboot flashing unlock

⚠️ Warning: Once the bootloader is unlocked, the smartphone will perform a hard reset.All data will be deleted, even if you made a backup through MIUI.

What if Mi Unlock Status gives you a "Couldn't unlock" error?
This error occurs because of the device’s link to another Mi Account or if less than 30 days have passed since the last unlock. Solutions: 1. Wait 72 hours and try again. 2. Try to log in to another Mi Account (create a new one). 3. Use unofficial utilities like Mi Flash Unlock (risk of locking your account!).

3. Method 1: Getting root through KingRoot (the easiest)

KingRoot is one of the few apps that can get root on Redmi 4X without a computer and unlock the bootloader.

  • ✅ It works on most versions. MIUI (including 12-14).
  • ❌ Root temporary (can fly off after reboot).
  • ❌ Not suitable for installing custom firmware.
  • ❌ Contains advertising and additional modules.

Instructions:

  1. Download the latest version of KingRoot from the official website: kingroot.net (avoid third-party sources!).
  2. In Settings → Security allow installation from unknown sources.
  3. Install APK and launch the application.
  4. Press Try to Root and wait for completion (5-10 minutes).
  5. Once you have successfully obtained the rights, install SuperSU or Magisk Manager to manage root.

If KingRoot makes a “Root failed” error, try it.

  • 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and try again.
  • 📱 Remove the app cache in Settings → Annexes → KingRoot.
  • 🔧 Enable the aircraft mode before the utility launch.

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Method 2: Install Magisk without PC (for power users)

Magisk is the most reliable way to get full root with module support and hiding from applications (for example, for banking services). However, on Redmi 4X without a computer, this is only possible with a custom TWRP recavator installed earlier.

If the TWRP is already installed, follow the instructions:

  1. Download the latest version of Magisk (APK) from the official repository: GitHub Magisk.
  2. Rename the file to magisk.zip and move it to the root of internal memory.
  3. Turn off your phone and press Volume Up + Power to enter TWRP.
  4. In TWRP, select Install, search magisk.zip and swipe for installation.
  5. After completion, press Reboot System.
  6. Install Magisk Manager (APK) and check root status.

If TWRP is not installed, you can try boot.img patch through the Termux terminal, but this requires knowledge of fastboot and adb commands. It is easier for beginners to use KingRoot or seek help on 4PDA forums.

⚠️ Note: Install Magisk on stock Recovery without prior patching boot.img If you do, you can go to bootloop, and then you can go to Fastboot and reflash your phone.

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If after installing Magisk, banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff) stopped working, activate Magisk Hide in the settings and add the applications to the hide list.

Method 3: Alternative utilities (iRoot, 360 Root)

If KingRoot doesn't work, you can try similar tools, and they're less effective, but sometimes they do where other methods fail.

Utility.Compatible with Redmi 4XAdvantagesDeficiencies
iRoot✅ Yes. MIUI 9–11)Simple interface, high speedLots of advertising, temporary root.
360 Root⚠️ Partially (depending on version)Support for older versions of AndroidChinese interface, virus risk
TowelRoot❌ No (not working for Nougat)—An outdated utility

Instructions for iRoot:

  1. Download APK from the official website: iroot.com.
  2. Install and launch the application.
  3. Press Root Now and wait until it is completed.
  4. Reset the device.

If the utility gives you a “Device not supported” error, try:

  • 📌 Remove the firmware to an older version MIUI (Like 14th to 12th).
  • 🔄 Reinstall the utility by pre-clearing the cache.
  • 🔧 Turn on Developer Mode and activate Debugging by USB (Yeah, even without a computer).

6. Solving Common Errors After Getting Root

Even if root is successful, there can be problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

  • 🔄 The smartphone is fixated on the logo MI (bootloop: Hold the volume up + Food to enter TWRP. Choose Wipe. → Advanced Wipe and mark Dalvik/ART Cache.Reset the device.
  • 📱 Root is there, but Magisk doesn't define it: Remove the old version of Magisk via TWRP Check if root is blocking antivirus (e.g. Avast or 360 Security).
  • 🔋 Fast battery discharge after the root: Install the Greenify module to optimize the background. Check process activity in Settings → Battery.
  • 🌐 Mobile Internet is not working: Check IMEI *#06# If he's thrown, restore him through MTK Engineering Mode. Refuse the Modem module through TWRP.

On the Redmi 4X with a Snapdragon 435 processor, after installing the Magisk 26+, sound may disappear in the speaker. Solution: roll back to Magisk 25.2 or install the Audio Modification Library module.

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If Google Play Market (Gmail) services stop working after the root, install the MagiskHide Props Config module and activate the Hide Magisk option.

7.How to verify if root is obtained and manage rights

After the procedure is completed, you need to make sure that the root rights are actually active.

  1. Install the Root Checker app from Play Market.
  2. Run it and press Verify Root.
  3. If you see the message "Congratulations! Root access is properly installed" - it was successful.

To manage root rights, use:

  • Magisk Manager – for installing modules and hiding root.
  • SuperSU – for manual application access control.
  • Root Explorer is designed to work with system files.

Examples of Magisk Manager:

  1. Open the application and go to the Modules section.
  2. Press. + and choose ZIP-module file (e.g, ViPER4Android sound-enhancing).
  3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Some Magisk modules may conflict with each other. Install no more than 3-4 modules at a time and always backup before experimenting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about root on Xiaomi Redmi 4X

❓ Can I get a root on Redmi? 4X loader-free?
Yes, but only through utilities like KingRoot or iRoot, but this root will be temporary and will not allow you to install custom firmware or Magisk modules. For a full root, unlocking the bootloader is mandatory.
❓ Will the guarantee be reset after receiving root?
Technically, yes, because unlocking the bootloader and modifying the system files violate Xiaomi's warranty, but in practice, service centers rarely check root status unless the problem is related to a software part (such as a broken screen), and to return the warranty, you can roll back the root and lock the bootloader back.
❓ How to remove root and return the smartphone to its original state?
Methods depend on the root method: For KingRoot/iRoot: Uninstall the app and reset via Settings → Additional → Reset. For Magisk: Log in to TWRP, select Uninstall → Magisk and reflash the stock boot.img. To fully return the warranty, lock the bootloader through fastboot oem lock (computer required).
❓ Why Banking Apps Don't Work After Root?
Banks block access to their services on rooted devices due to the risk of hacking. Solutions: Activate Magisk Hide in Magisk settings and add a banking application to the list. Install SafetyNet Fix module to pass SafetyNet check. Use alternative versions of applications (e.g. Sberbank Online Lite).
❓ Can I update you? MIUI after rooting?
Yes, but with reservations: When you update through Settings → Update root software may fly. If you have Magisk, remove it through TWRP before upgrading, update it, and then install Magisk again. For custom firmware (like LineageOS), updates are installed through recoveries.