How to Get Root Rights to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: A Complete Guide to Risks and Solutions

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro remains one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment even years after its release. Its performance based on the Snapdragon 720G, a capacious battery and a 64 MP camera make the device relevant for many users. However, the standard limitations of MIUI do not allow you to fully exploit the potential of the device: you can not remove preinstalled applications, change system files or install modified firmware.

In this article, you will find the current 2026 methods of unlocking the bootloader and getting root on the Redmi Note 9 Pro (codenamed joyeuse), including the official and informal methods. We will analyze the preparation of the device, step-by-step instructions, possible errors and their solutions, as well as the risks that are important to assess before starting the process. If you are a beginner, do not miss the sections on backup and compatibility check!

What are root rights and why they are needed on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Root rights (or superuser rights) are the total control of the Android operating system.

• 📱 Remove built-in apps (bloatware) from Xiaomi, including Mi Browser, Mi Music and advertising services.
• ⚡ Install custom firmware (Custom) ROM), LineageOS or Pixel Experience for pure Android without shell MIUI.
• 🔧 Modify system files: change animations, fonts, battery or processor settings.
• 🛡️ Use applications that require deep access (e.g. Titanium Backup for backup or AdAway for system-level ad blocking).

Root rights are not only opportunities, but also risks:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (Xiaomi does not officially support unlocking the bootloader for root).
• 🔓 Malware vulnerability (root-access applications can steal data).
• 💥 The ability to "brick" the device (turn into a "brick") with errors in the process.
• 📵 Problems with banking applications (many of them block the work on rooted devices).

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with firmware MIUI 14/15 and a newer security patch than 2023.10 You may need to bypass the Anti-Rollback protection further. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

Preparation of the device before obtaining root rights

Before starting the process, several critical steps must be taken, and skipping any of them can result in data loss or inability to complete the unlock.

1. Data backup

• 📁 Copy photos, videos and documents to your PC or cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).
• 📱 Use Mi Mover or Swift Backup (without root) to save your application list and data.
• 📞 Export contacts to.vcf and SMS via the Messages appendix.

2. Verification of the model and firmware version

There are several modifications to the Redmi Note 9 Pro:

• 📱 M2003J6A1G — Global version (India, Europe).
• 📱 M2003J6B1G — Chinese version (requires separate firmware).
• 📱 M2003J6C1G — version.

You can find out the model in Settings → About Phone → Model or through the ADB command:

adb shell getprop ro.product.model

3. Installation of necessary tools on PC

⚠️ Note: If you are updating the Redmi Note 9 Pro OTA After unlocking the bootloader, the bootloader may have been automatically blocked, in which case you will need to re-unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.

Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool

Xiaomi provides a legal way to unlock the bootloader, but with restrictions, the main one being the mandatory wait of 7 days after the account is linked to the device, which is suitable for most users, as it minimizes the risk of “bricking”.

Step 1: Linking your Mi Account to your device

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account and log in.
2. Enable Settings → Additional → For developers → Unlock OEM.
3. Connect your device to the Internet and wait for the notification “Device is linked to your account” (can take up to 24 hours).

Step 2: Launch the Mi Unlock Tool

Download and install the Mi Unlock Tool on your PC.

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 9 Pro and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via the original USB Type-C cable.
3. Launch the Mi Unlock Tool and log in to the same Mi Account as your phone.
4. Press Unlock, the program will start checking. If the message "Wait 168 hours" appears, then you need to wait 7 days.

Step 3: Unlocking After Waiting

After 7 days, repeat steps 1-3. If it went well, you will see the message "Unlocked successfully." Now you can start installing TWRP and Magisk.

Link Mi Account to device |Enable "OEM Unlock" |Install Mi Unlock Tool on PC |Plug phone in Fastboot |Wait for 7-day wait-->

Install custom recovery (TWRP/OrangeFox) and Magisk

Once the bootloader is unlocked, you need to install custom recovery such as TWRP or OrangeFox to flash Magisk, the root rights manager. For the Redmi Note 9 Pro, it is recommended to use OrangeFox, as it is better compatible with MIUI 14/15.

Step 1: Downloading files

• 📥 OrangeFox Recovery for joyeuse (check out the official website).
• 📥 Magisk (the latest version) Magisk-v26.4.zip or newer).
• 📥 Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt (Optionally, if you need to disable encryption).

Step 2: Install Recovery through Fastboot

Open the command line in the ADB folder and do:

fastboot flash recovery orangefox.img


fastboot reboot recovery

If the device does not load in OrangeFox, try the command:

fastboot boot orangefox.img

Step 3: Magisk firmware

1. In OrangeFox, select Install → specify the path to Magisk-v26.4.zip.
2. Swipe to confirm the firmware.
3. If you need to disable encryption, click Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip.
4. Reboot the device (Reboot → System)

Step 4: Root rights verification

Once you download the system, install the Magisk Manager app (or Magisk App from Magisk-v26.4.zip) and check root status. If the application displays a green tick, the rights are successfully obtained.

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If after the firmware Magisk phone fixes on the Xiaomi logo, try going to OrangeFox and flashing the file Magisk-uninstaller.zip, and then repeat the installation.

Unofficial methods of obtaining root without unlocking the bootloader

If official unlocking via the Mi Unlock Tool is not available (for example, due to the "Couldn't unlock" error), alternative methods can be used.

Method 1: DirtyCOW exploit (for older versions of MIUI)

This method works on firmware older than MIUI 12.5 and does not require unlocking the bootloader, but it is unstable and can cause system failures.

• 🔗 Download DirtyCOW Exploit APK (For example, KingRoot or TowelRoot).
• 📱 Install. APK, Start and follow the instructions.
• ⚠️ Once you get root, install Magisk immediately to replace the temporary root with a permanent root.

Method 2: EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

Emergency Download Mode (EDL) allows you to flash the device through a special cable or test points, a method that is risky because it requires physical intervention:

1. Download Mi Flash Tool and Fastboot ROM firmware for joyeuse.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in EDL mode (via test points or a special cable).
3. In the Mi Flash Tool, select clean all and lock for full flashing.

After that, you can unlock the bootloader in the standard way.

⚠️ Attention: Use EDL Without official permission, Xiaomi may be blocked. IMEI (On some devices after 2022, Xiaomi will block this method.

Solving common problems after getting root

Even when Magisk is successfully unlocked and installed, Redmi Note 9 Pro users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

SafetyNet's problem

Many applications (e.g. Google Pay or Sberbank Online) block the operation on rooted devices.

1. Open Magisk → Settings → turn on MagiskHide.
2. Reset the device.
3. Install Universal SafetyNet Fix via Magisk.
4. Check the SafetyNet status in the YASNAC app.

Error "This device is locked"

If this message appears after the reboot, then the bootloader has blocked again.

fastboot oem unlock


fastboot reboot

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If the root phone starts to warm or discharge quickly, check the active processes through BetterBatteryStats. Often the fault is background tasks from Magisk modules or incorrectly remote system applications.

How to get everything back: root removal and bootloader lock

If you need to give up your phone under warranty or sell it, you need to completely remove root traces and block the bootloader.

Step 1: Remove Magisk

1. Download to OrangeFox.
2. Slice Magisk-uninstaller.zip.
3. Reboot to the system.

Step 2: Restore the stock firmware

• 📥 Download Fastboot ROM For your model from the official Xiaomi website.
• 📱 Fly it through the Mi Flash Tool with the clean all and lock option.

Step 3: Checking the status of the loader

After the firmware, execute the command:

fastboot oem device-info

If the answer is Device unlocked: false, the bootloader is blocked.

⚠️ Warning: Once the bootloader is locked, all data will be erased and the device will return to factory settings. EDL-This method may require additional authorization through your Mi Account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about root on Redmi Note 9 Pro