Getting root rights to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (codename sweet) opens up access to hidden Android features, but requires care. This process involves unlocking the bootloader, installing a custom recavator and a modified kernel through Magisk. It is important to understand that the manufacturer cancels the warranty, and improper actions can turn the smartphone into a brick.
In 2026, the procedure has become more complicated due to the tightening of Xiaomi’s policy – now unlocking the bootloader requires waiting 168 hours (7 days) after the Mi Account is tied. We will analyze each stage in detail: from preparation to the final root rights check, taking into account the specifics of the MIUI 14/15 firmware and the features of the Snapdragon 732G chip.
Why do you need root rights to the Redmi Note 10 Pro?
The main reasons for getting super-user access are:
- 🚀 Remove built-in Bloatware (preinstalled applications Xiaomi, Google, Facebook)
- 🔧 Deep System Customization: Change CPU/GPU frequency, control of screen resolution 2400×1080
- 📱 Install custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) for pure Android
- 🔒 Blocking Ads at System Level via AdAway or Blokada
- 🎮 Emulation of console games via RetroArch with full access to hardware
However, there are risks:
- ⚠️ Loss of warranty (even if the later returns the stock firmware, service centers check the status of the bootloader)
- ⚠️ Possible problems with Google Pay, Netflix (not pass SafetyNet)
- ⚠️ The risk of soft bricks in fastboot errors or TWRP
Preparation of the device: what to do before unlocking
Before the process begins, it is mandatory to:
Create a backup copy of data (photos, contacts, SMS)
Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone
Make sure the battery is > 60%
Mi Unlock Tool (Review) (2026)
Prepare. USB-cable (original, without damage)
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The Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 14/15 has some nuances:
- 📌 Android 13 firmware requires Magisk Delta instead of classic Magisk
- 📌 On some assemblies. MIUI 15 is not working fastboot oem unlock - you need to use EDL-The regime (only for experienced ones!)
- 📌 If the phone is purchased in Russia / EU, check the regional firmware: EEA or RU file-name
⚠️ Note: If your Redmi Note 10 Pro has been updated over the air (OTA) before MIUI 15, before unlocking, it is recommended to roll back to MIUI 14 via Mi Flash Tool, new versions MIUI Block some fastboot commands.
Unlocking the bootloader: step-by-step instruction 2026
The unlocking process has changed, requiring a Mi Account and 168 hours of waiting.
- Activate Developer Options: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI 7 times.
- Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging in Settings → More → For Developers.
- Link your Mi Account to your device in Settings → Xiaomi Account (be sure to confirm email and phone!).
- Download the Mi Unlock Tool (version 2026.5.1 or later) and run it on a PC with administrator rights.
- Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn off the device, then press Volume Down + Power).
- In Mi Unlock Tool, log in to the same Mi Account as your phone and start the process. You will see a countdown timer (168 hours).
After waiting 7 days, it will take 10-15 seconds to unlock, but the phone will make a full reset.
| Phase | Time. | User actions |
|---|---|---|
| Account binding | 5 minutes. | Create/log in to Mi-account, confirm email and phone |
| Waiting to unlock | 168 hours (7 days) | Check the status of the Mi Unlock Tool periodically |
| Final unlock | 10-15 seconds | Connect your phone to fastboot, press "Unlock" |
| First launch after unlock | 10-20 minutes. | Set up your phone as a new device |
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If the Mi Unlock Tool shows a "Couldn't unlock" error, try using another one. USB-cable USB 2.0 (not 3.0) Also check that Windows Device Manager defines your phone as Android Bootloader Interface.
Install TWRP and Magisk: Getting root rights
After unlocking the bootloader, you need to install custom recap (TWRP) and Magisk. For the Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet), only a special version of TWRP with support for MIUI 14/15 is suitable.
Download the necessary files:
- 📥 TWRP 3.7.0 for sweet (check hash) SHA256!)
- 📥 Magisk v26.4 (Magisk Delta for Android 13)
- 📥 Stock-based vendor.img and boot.img for your version MIUI
Installation instructions:
- Move the downloaded files (twrp.img, Magisk.apk, boot.img) to the folder with the platform-tools (where the fastboot is located).
- Connect your phone in fastboot mode and execute the command to install TWRP: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0-sweet.img fastboot reboot recovery
- In TWRP, backup the boot section (click Backup → Select boot → Swipe for confirmation).
- Copy. boot.img on the phone, then in TWRP Choose Install → Install Image → Choose. boot.img → Patch Boot Image. After the patching, the file will appear. magisk_patched.img download.
- The Boot: Fastboot Flash Boot magisk_patched.img fastboot reboot
⚠️ If after the reboot the phone is stuck on the logo of Redmi, then boot.img The patch was wrong, and then you need to re-sweeten the original patch. boot.img via fastboot, then repeat the patching in Magisk.
What to do if TWRP asks for a password?
Root rights verification and problem solving
After successful installation, check for root rights:
- Install Root Checker from Google Play.
- Open the app and press Verify Root. Congratulations! Root access is properly installed on this device!
- Open Magisk and check the status at the top of the screen – a green icon with the inscription Installed should be on.
Typical problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Magisk won't open | Incorrectly patched boot.img | Repaint boot.img through the original Magisk APK |
| Phone's not loading. | Damaged boot or vendor | Swipe stock firmware through Mi Flash Tool in clean all mode |
| SafetyNet is not working. | Magisk doesn’t hide root from Google | Enable MagiskHide and Enforce DenyList in Magisk Settings |
| No net after the root | Damaged modem or EFS | Restore EFS from the backup or flash the stock modem |
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If after obtaining the root licenses, banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff) stopped working, install the MagiskHide Props Config module and change the device fingerprint to a certified one (for example, Google Pixel 6).
How to get it back: root removal and bootloader lock
If you need to return your phone to stock (for example, for warranty repairs), follow the following steps:
- Download the official firmware for your model (Redmi Note 10 Pro, sweet). Choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery!
- Unpack the firmware and place the folder with files in the platform-tools.
- Connect your phone in fastboot mode and execute the command: fastboot flash boot.img fastboot flash recovery.img fastboot flash system.img fastboot flash vendor vendor.img fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot
- When you reboot, the phone will look like new. To lock the bootloader, use the command: fastboot oem lock Warning: this will delete all data and make it impossible to re-unblock for 30 days!
To check the status of the loader enter:
fastboot oem device-infoIf the answer is Device unlocked: false, the bootloader is successfully locked.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes, and here are the most common ones:
- 🔴 Anti-rollback error: occurs when you try to flash the old version MIUI Solution: only flash firmware with the same or newer Anti-Rollback Index number.
- 🔴 Telphon is not defined in fastboot: drivers are usually to blame.Solution: install official platform-tools and Xiaomi drivers.
- 🔴 TWRP Does not see internal memory: it is because of encryption FBE newer MIUI. Solution: formatting Data in TWRP (All data will be deleted!).
- 🔴 Magisk does not pass SafetyNet: even with MagiskHide enabled, some applications (e.g., MagiskHide, Pokémon GO) Solution: Use Universal SafetyNet Fix.
⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 Pro with firmware MIUI 15 (Android 13) The standard Magisk may not work. In this case, use Magisk Delta, a fork that supports new versions of Android.