Getting the root rights to Xiaomi Redmi 9 without using a computer is a challenge that many users are excited about when they want to expand their smartphone. Unlike the classic methods of connecting to a PC via ADB or Fastboot, computer-free methods are based on vulnerabilities in firmware or special applications. However, it is important to understand that MIUI complicates the process with each update, and improper actions can turn the phone into a brick.
In this article, we will look at the current 2026 methods of obtaining root rights to Redmi 9 (models M2003J15SC/M2003J15SS) without a PC, including device preparation, tool selection and solving typical errors. Special attention will be paid to security, from locking the bootloader to backing up data. If you are a beginner, do not miss the section with warnings!
Preparation of the smartphone: what to do before obtaining root rights
Before you start unlocking, make sure your Redmi 9 meets the key requirements. First, check the MIUI version: the methods run on firmware up to MIUI 14.0.4 (other tools are required for MIUI 15). The version can be found in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Second, the battery charge must be at least 60% – this is critical to avoid crashes.
Mandatory preparation steps:
- 🔄 Backup: Use Mi Cloud or third-party apps (such as Swift Backup) to save contacts, SMS Once you get the root rights, the data on the internal drive will be erased!
- 🔓 Unlock the bootloader: without this root is impossible. Go to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Unlocking OEM If you don't have a paragraph, turn on Developer Mode by pressing the Build Number 7 times in About Phone".
- 📱 Mi Account untied: delete the Xiaomi account in the settings, otherwise after the reset, the phone will require authorization of the previous owner.
Warning: If you bought Redmi 9 "with your hands", make sure that it is not tied to someone else's Mi Account. Otherwise, after unlocking the bootloader, the device will lock forever! Check this in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Delete your account.
Ways to get root rights without a PC: pros and cons
There are three main ways to get root rights to Redmi 9 without a computer, each with its own nuances, depending on the firmware version, risk-awareness and technical skills, and let’s take a look at them in order from the simplest to the most complex:
| Method | Supported versions of MIUI | Difficulty | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| KingRoot appendix | Up to MIUI 12.5. | ⭐ (simple) | High chance of "soft brick", advertising in the application |
| Magisk + TWRP (via boot.img patch) | MIUI 12.5–14.0.4 | ⭐⭐⭐ (middle-of-the-road) | Requires unlocked bootloader, possible data loss |
| DirtyCOW exploit (via Termux) | MIUI 13–14 (core to 4.14) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | Unstable operation, risk of system freeze |
The most reliable method is considered to be the Magisk and TWRP method, but it requires the pre-installing of a custom recovery. KingRoot is suitable for older firmware, but often leads to failures. DirtyCOW exploit is the riskiest, but sometimes the only option for newer versions of MIUI.
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If your Redmi 9 is on MIUI 15, check for updates manually: sometimes Xiaomi rolls back the firmware version to root-compatible. Go to Settings → System → Software Update and click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Select Service Pack.
Step-by-step: rout through Magisk and TWRP
This method is suitable for Redmi 9 on MIUI 12.5–14.0.4 with the unlocked bootloader.
- 📱 Charged smartphone ≥60%
- 🔗 Installed Magisk Manager app (download only from official GitHub)
- 📁 File. boot.img For your version of the firmware (can be extracted from the official version) ROM)
Steps:
- Install TWRP: Download the TWRP image for Redmi 9 (like from here) and rename the file to recovery.img. Move it to the root of internal memory. Then reboot to Fastboot (turn off the phone, pinch Power + Volume Down) and select Recovery Mode. In TWRP, press Install → Install Image and select recovery.img.
- Patch. boot.img via Magisk: Copy boot.img Open Magisk Manager, click Install. → Select and patch the file and specify boot.img. After patching the file magisk_patched.img It will appear in the Download folder.
- Patch-plated firmware boot.img: V TWRP Choose Install → Install Image and point magisk_patched.img. Once installed, reboot. If the phone is stuck on the logo, repeat the steps using another one. boot.img.
☑️ Checking before rebooting
Attention! If after the reboot, the error "This device is corrupted" appears, boot.img is not suitable for your firmware version. Solution: download the full ROM for your model from Xiaomi, remove boot.img from it and repeat the patching.
Alternative method: KingRoot for older versions of MIUI
If your Redmi 9 runs MIUI 12.0-12.5, you can try KingRoot, an application that automates the process of obtaining root rights.
- ⚠️ Instability: Root rights may disappear after reboot.
- 🛑 Security: KingRoot is known for collecting user data.
- 🔄 Restrictions: Does not work with Magisk and modules.
Instructions:
- Download KingRoot from the official website (not from Google Play!).
- Enable installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
- Start KingRoot, press Try to Root and wait until it is completed (can take 5-15 minutes).
- After a successful root, install Root Checker from Google Play to check the rights.
Warning: If the phone starts to brake or overheat after using KingRoot, immediately remove the root rights through the app settings and reset to factory settings.This method often results in soft-brick (the device is turned on but not loaded beyond the logo).
What to do if KingRoot is not working?
Solving problems after obtaining root rights
Even if the process was successful, there may be problems with the root rights to Redmi 9, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The phone doesn't pass SafetyNet | Magisk does not hide root from apps (for example, banking) | In Magisk Manager, turn on MagiskHide and add problematic apps to the list. |
| Continuous resets | Incompatible Magisk module or damaged boot.img | Download to TWRP, remove all modules to /data/adb/modules and reflash boot.img |
| OTG or NFC is not working | Damage to system files during patching | Stitch the original boot.img Fastboot: Fastboot Flash boot boot.img |
If Google Pay or banking applications stop working after you get the root rights, install the Universal SafetyNet Fix module in Magisk:
- Download the module from GitHub.
- In Magisk Manager, click Modules → Install from storage and select the downloaded file.
- Restart your phone and check the SafetyNet status in the YASNAC app.
Attention! If you use root rights to modify system files (such as removing embedded applications), never touch /system/bin and /system/lib folders, which will lead to hard-brick.
How to remove root rights and return the phone to its original state
If you need to hand over your phone to the service, sell it or just give up the root rights, you need to completely remove the traces of modifications.
- Uninstall via Magisk: Open Magisk Manager, go to Delete and Click Complete Delete.The phone will reboot, but the bootloader will remain unlocked.
- Original boot.img firmware: Download the stock firmware for your model from the official website, remove boot.img and run it through TWRP or Fastboot: fastboot flash boot.img fastboot reboot
- Reset to factory settings: Go to Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset → Reset. This will delete all data, but return the system to its original state.
To check if the root rights are removed, use the Root Checker app. If it shows "Root access is not properly installed", and in Settings → About Phone → MIUI status there is no mention of unlocking - the phone is clean.
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After removing the root rights, be sure to lock the bootloader back through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a PC, OTA-updates) will not work.