How to get a root rights on Xiaomi Redmi: Safe Guide 2026

Getting root rights on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones opens up access to hidden Android features, but requires care. In 2026, the process was complicated by the tightening of MIUI policy, now you can not do without unlocking the bootloader and correctly selected tools. This article will help you to understand the nuances of the device preparation to install Magisk or SuperSU, taking into account the features of the latest firmware versions.

It’s important to understand that rooting is warranty-free, can lead to banking apps being blocked (due to SafetyNet), and even the phone getting “bricked” when it’s buggy. We’ll look at the official and informal methods that are relevant to the Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, and other popular lines. If you’re a beginner, carefully study each step before you act.

Preparation of the device: what to do before unlocking

The first step is compatibility testing and data backup. Start by determining the exact model of your Redmi (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G or Redmi 10C), as firmware and tools vary. You can find out the model in Settings → About Phone → Model.

Next, it is mandatory:

• 📱 Create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset or use Mi PC Suite.
• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 70% – the unlocking process can take up to an hour.
• 🔗 Connect the device to stable Wi-Fi – downloading firmware “weighs” 1.5-3 GB.
• 🔐 Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 times tap the version, then return to the additional → For developers).

Pay special attention to the version MIUI. Starting with MIUI 14, Xiaomi blocks unlocking the bootloader on some regional firmware.If your version is older than 6 months, you may have to roll back to an earlier version via the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi is purchased in China (suffix version) CN), Unlocking the bootloader may require linking to a Chinese Mi Account. Global versions don’t need this step.

Unlock the bootloader: the official way from Xiaomi

Without the bootloader, custom recavator or Magisk is not possible. Xiaomi provides the official tool - Mi Unlock Tool, but with restrictions:

1. Download the Mi Unlock Tool (2026 version) and install it on Windows 10/11 PC.
2. Sign in to Mi Account on your phone and in the program (should be one account!).
3. Link the device to your account in Settings → Mi → Mi Cloud → Find the device.
4. Turn off the phone, press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
5. Connect Redmi to your PC and launch the Mi Unlock Tool.

Since 2023, Xiaomi has introduced a mandatory wait of 168 hours (7 days) after an account is tied.

• 🔄 Changing your Mi Account on your phone.
• 📱 Resetting to factory settings.
• 🔌 Disconnecting the device from the Internet for a period of time >24 hours.

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If the Mi Unlock Tool shows a “Couldn’t unlock” error, try using a proxy server from China’s IP or change the region of your Mi Account to “China” in your profile settings.

TWRP installation: choosing the right version of the Recaveri

TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a customized Recovery required to install Magisk or custom firmware. For Xiaomi Redmi, it is important to choose a version that is compatible with:

• 📱 Precise model of the device (e.g, redmi_note_12_pro_plus).
• 🔄 Version MIUI (Android 12/13/14).
• 🔐 Type of firmware (Global, China, EEA).

Up-to-date versions can be downloaded on the official TWRP website or on the XDA Developers forums. Models from 2023 to 2026 often require informal builds (for example, from OrangeFox or PitchBlack).

Installation via fastboot:

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_12-0-redmi_note_12_pro_plus.img


fastboot boot twrp-3.7.0_12-0-redmi_note_12_pro_plus.img

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) K60) installation TWRP To avoid file loss, run the command fastboot format userdata before rebooting to the recavator (this will erase all data!).

Download the correct version of TWRP for your model | Check file integrity (MD5 amount) | Turn off encryption in MIUI (Settings → Additional → Encryption) | Connect your phone to your PC in fastboot | Run the command line on behalf of the administrator-->

Install Magisk: Getting root rights without risk

Magisk is the most popular root-based tool for systemless rooting, which allows you to pass SafetyNet and use banking applications, and the latest stable version for 2026 is Magisk v26.4.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Magisk APK and install it on your phone.
2. Download boot.img for your firmware (you can extract from the official MIUI package via the Mi Flash Tool).
3. Transfer boot.img to your phone and open it via Magisk (Install to boot option).
4. Save the patched file (magisk_patched.img) PC-only.
5. Reboot to fastboot and run patch boot: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img fastboot reboot

After the reboot, check for root through the Root Checker app. If SafetyNet doesn't pass, install the Universal SafetyNet Fix module via Magisk.

Alternative methods: SuperSU and custom firmware

If Magisk is not suitable (for example, due to SafetyNet issues), consider:

• 🔧 SuperSU is an outdated but working method for older models (Redmi) 5/6/7). Requires firmware through TWRP.
• 📱 Custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS, Pixel Experience) – already include root, but strip the functions MIUI.
• 🔓 EDL-mode – to unlock the bootloader on locked models (requires an authorized Xiaomi account and boxing) EDL).

For the installation of SuperSU:

1. Download the last one. ZIP-file XDA.
2. Reboot to TWRP.
3. Choose Install. → point the way ZIP-file.
4. After installation, run Wipe Dalvik/Cache.

Castom firmware is installed similarly, but requires:

• Complete partition cleaning (Wipe → Advanced Wipe → Dalvik, System, Data, Cache).
• Vendor and Firmware firmware (for some models)
• Shutdowns AVB 2.0 (via fastboot command --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img).

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Android 13+-based firmware may not support Google Services out of the box, but you will need to flash GAPPS (like NikGapps or OpenGapps) after installation.

Problem Solving: Bootloop, Brick and SafetyNet

Even with the right instructions, there are some errors, and let's look at the typical problems and their solutions.

To restore the "brick" will need:

• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool (version 2026.4.18 or later).
• 📄 Official firmware for your model (.tgz format).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C with support EDL (better-than-original).
• 💻 PC with the signature driver disabled (for Qualcomm devices).

⚠️ Note: On models with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 10C) recovery EDL Requires an authorized Xiaomi account and a special cable MTK Auth Bypass, without it, unlocking is impossible.

Security after rooting: how to protect data

Root rights are not only opportunities, they're also risks.

• 🔒 Install Magisk module Disable_Flag_Secure, to block screenshots in banking applications.
• 🛡️ Set up MagiskHide to hide root from apps (e.g. Google Pay, SberBank).
• 🔄 Update Magisk and modules regularly through the Magisk App → Updates.
• 📱 Turn it off. ADB root in the developer settings if you don’t use it.

To check the safety:

1. Install SafetyNet Test from Play Market.
2. Run the ctsProfile and basicIntegrity check.
3. If the test fails, install the Universal SafetyNet Fix module and restart.

Remember, even with hidden root, some apps (such as Netflix in HD or Pokémon GO) can block access.

• 🎮 Magisk Props Config Module for Changing a Device’s Fingerprint.
• 📺 Install MicroG instead of Google Services (for custom firmware).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions