How to get root rights to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways and pitfalls

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still a popular smartphone among Android enthusiasts thanks to its Mediatek Helio G90T processor and deep customization. Getting root rights opens access to hidden system functions, allows you to remove embedded software, optimize performance or install custom firmware. However, the process of unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk on this model has nuances related to the architecture of Mediatek and Xiaomi policy.

Unlike devices on Qualcomm Snapdragon, where the process often boils down to unlocking the bootloader and running TWRP firmware, owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (codenamed begonia) have to deal with the bootloader’s closed source code and lack of an official TWRP. In this article, we’ll break down current root rights methods, assess the risks and give a checklist for a safe procedure. If you’re a beginner, carefully study the consequences section before you act.

Why users want to root for Redmi Note 8 Pro

root rights give you complete control of the Android operating system, but getting them is not an end in itself. Here are the main reasons why owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro are taking this step:

• 🚀 Removal of embedded software: MIUI It is known for its abundance of pre-installed applications (bloatware), which can not be removed without root rights. With a root, you can clean the system of unnecessary services from Xiaomi, Google and the telecom operator.
• ⚡ Performance optimization: The ability to fine-tune the core (kernel tweaks), turn off background processes or overclock GPU (For example, for games like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).
• 🔧 Custom firmware: Install LineageOS, Pixel Experience or other Android-based firmware 13/14, Which Xiaomi doesn’t officially support for this model.
• 📱 Backup: Fully backup applications with data (e.g., via Titanium Backup), including game saves.
• 🛠️ Data recovery: If the smartphone is locked or the file system is damaged, root rights allow you to extract files directly through the file system. ADB.

Not all tasks require root rights, however. For example, you can turn off ads in MIUI through settings (Settings → Password and Security → Autostart → Disable MSA), and Google Photos is enough for backup photos. Before you start the procedure, honestly answer yourself: why do you want to root? If the goal is just to "experiment", it is better to refrain.

Risks and consequences of unlocking bootloader and root

Getting the root rights to the Redmi Note 8 Pro is an irreversible process that entails a number of limitations and potential problems.

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader resets the smartphone to factory settings. All data (photos, contacts, messages) will be deleted. Backup in advance!

• 🔒 Loss of warranty: Xiaomi officially bans unlocking bootloader.If the smartphone is warranty, the service center will refuse repairs.
• 🛡️ Security issues: Root rights open access to system files, which increases the risk of virus infection or data theft (for example, through vulnerabilities in Magisk).
• 📱 Unstable operation: After installing a custom recap or firmware, bugs can occur: accidental reboots, camera problems (48 MP module may not work correctly), or sensor failure (gyroscope, NFC).
• 🔄 Problems with OTA-update: MIUI They're going to stop offering updates over the air, and you're going to have to manually install them, and that's going to be a problem.
• 💳 Banking applications: Sberbank Online, Tinkoff and other applications block work on rooted devices due to requirements PCI DSS.

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with the Mediatek Helio G90T processor, it is impossible to return the bootloader status to a “locked” state after unlocking, which means that even if you delete the root rights, the smartphone will remain marked as unlocked, which can cause problems when selling or maintaining.

Preparing the smartphone to unlock the bootloader

Before you start unlocking, you need to follow a few critical steps, skipping any of them can lead to a brick (turning a smartphone into a brick).

Backup all data | Charge your smartphone at least 70% | Install Mediatek drivers on PC | Download the latest version of Mi Unlock Tool | Link your Mi Account to your device | Turn off encryption (if used) | Check the device model (begonia or begoniain)

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First, check the code name of your device.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to About the Phone. → Version. MIUI.
3. Slip the kernel version several times until the Fastboot menu appears.
4. The correct answer for Redmi Note 8 Pro is product: begonia or product: begoniain (Indian version).

If the model doesn't match, further instructions won't work! Also make sure the latest version of MIUI is installed on the smartphone. To check for updates, go to Settings → About Phone → System Update. If an update is available, install it, even if it weighs several gigabytes.

⚠️ Warning: If you bought a smartphone with your hands, check if the bootloader has been unlocked before. + Power and look at the Fastboot screen. If there's Unlocked on the bottom, the bootloader is already unlocked, and the next steps to unlock skip the next steps.

The official way to unlock bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool

Xiaomi provides the official tool for unlocking the bootloader, the Mi Unlock Tool. However, the process is time-consuming and has limitations.

1. Linking your Mi Account to your device: Go to Settings → Xiaomi account. Sign in or create a new account. Enable data synchronization. Go to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and activate the option OEM-unlock.
2. Waiting for confirmation: Once an account is linked, Xiaomi blocks the ability to unlock for 7 days (sometimes longer).This is done to protect against theft. During this time: Do not log out of your Mi Account. Do not reset settings. Periodically connect to the Internet (every 1-2 days).

Installation of Mi Unlock Tool

Download the latest version of the utility from the official website (Windows only). Install the program and drivers.

Unlocking

Turn off your smartphone and put it into Fastboot mode (clamp Volume Down + Power). Connect to your PC, launch the Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions. If the process ends in a Couldn't unlock error, try again in 24 hours.

Once successfully unlocked, the smartphone will automatically reset, and you can now start installing Magisk or custom recap, but there is no official TWRP for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, so alternative methods will be required.

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If Mi Unlock Tool gives an error This device is locked after waiting, try connecting to another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0) or use another cable. Sometimes the driver problem is, try installing it manually through Device Manager.

Install Magisk and get root rights without TWRP

Due to the closed architecture of Mediatek, there is no official TWRP on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. However, you can get root rights through patching boot.img using Magisk.

1. Download firmware: Find fastboot firmware for your model on the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website. It is important to choose the version that suits your region (for example, the version that is yours, begonia_global or begonia_ru).
2. Extraction boot.img: Unpack the downloaded file with the firmware. boot.img (It's usually in the image folder. Copy it onto your smartphone.
3. Patching via Magisk: Install the latest version of Magisk Manager (you can download from GitHub). → Select and correct the file and specify boot.img. After the patching, the file will be saved as magisk_patched.img.
4. Fastboot Firmware: Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode and execute the command: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img Then restart the device with the command fastboot reboot.

After the reboot, check for root rights through Magisk Manager or the Root Checker app. If the root doesn't show up, repeat the process with another firmware version.

Alternative methods: OrangeFox and custom firmware

If you don't like the boot.img patching method, you can try installing an informal OrangeFox recovery or custom firmware, but these are more risky and require experience.

• 🦊 OrangeFox Recovery: This is an Alternative TWRP, Download the latest version for begonia from the official website.Click on Fastboot: fastboot flash recovery orangefox.img Then reboot to the Recovery (Loudness up). + Power) and install Magisk via the Install menu.
• 📱 Castom firmware: Projects like Pixel Experience or LineageOS are ported to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, but may have bugs (such as a broken camera or a broken camera). NFC). You only need to install them if you're ready to experiment.

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial firmware and backups may contain malicious code. Check the hashes of files before installing them (MD5/SHA1) And read the feedback on the forums, and be very careful about firmware from unknown sources!

How to hide root from banking applications

One of the main disadvantages of root rights is blocking banking applications, but this problem can be overcome with the help of Magisk modules:

1. Install MagiskHide: Open Magisk Manager, go to Settings → MagiskHide and activate the option. Then add to the hide list of applications that you need to cheat (for example, Sberbank Online or Google Pay).
2. SafetyNet Fix: Download the SafetyNet Fix module and install it through Magisk, which will help you pass the SafetyNet validation that many applications require.
3. Fingerprint: Some applications check the fingerprint of the device, and with the MagiskHide Props Config module, you can replace it with the fingerprint of a certified device (for example, the Pixel 4).

After applying these methods, restart your smartphone and check the status of SafetyNet through the YASNAC application. If the test is successful, banking applications should work.

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Even with a hidden root, some applications (such as World Pay or VTB Online) may not work, in which case you only temporarily delete the root through Magisk (Full Uninstall option) or use a second smartphone for banking operations.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

The root rights process rarely goes smoothly, and here are the most common errors on the Redmi Note 8 Pro and how to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, please contact thematic forums, such as 4PDA (theme on Redmi Note 8 Pro).

• A version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 14.0.2 Global)
• The method you used (patching boot.img, OrangeFox, etc.)
• Accurate error message (screenshot or log).

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