How to Root the Rights to Xiaomi Redmi 7A: From Unlocking bootloader to Magisk

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is still a popular budget smartphone, but its capabilities are limited to stock firmware MIUI. Getting root permissions opens up access to hidden functions from uninstalling system applications to installing custom firmware. However, the process requires accuracy - a mistake at any stage can turn the phone into a "brick".

In this article, we will discuss the only working method for obtaining the root rights to the Redmi 7A in 2026, taking into account all the changes in Xiaomi’s policy to unlock the bootloader, you will learn how to circumvent the restrictions, what tools to use, and what to do if something goes wrong.

Why is it risky to rout the rights to the Redmi 7A?

Unlike the flagship models, the Redmi 7A has a vulnerable Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor that does not tolerate firmware experiments.

• 🔴 Lockdown IMEI — If the modem module is incorrectly firmware, the phone will lose communication.
• 🔴 Loss of warranty: Xiaomi officially bans unlocking bootloader.
• 🔴 Brick when updating - after the root can not be installed OTA-update.
• 🔴 SafetyNet problems – many banking apps will not work.

However, if you are prepared for these consequences, the rut will give you:

• ✅ Removal of built-in MIUI-garbage (Mi Browser, Mi Music, etc.).
• ✅ Installation of custom cores to improve productivity.
• ✅ Full control over application permissions.
• ✅ Ability to transfer applications to SD-map as an internal memory.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7A firmware MIUI 14+ The standard method of unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool may not work. EDL-The mode (about it - in the section about unlocking).

Preparation for root rights: what to do before unlocking

Before proceeding to unlock, follow the mandatory preparatory steps:

1. Create a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup or using Titanium Backup (if the root already had one).
2. Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. Only Android 9/10-based firmware is suitable for root.
3. Charge your phone at least 70% – the process can take up to 2 hours.
4. Install the drivers: 🖥️ Mi PC Suite (official drivers from Xiaomi). 🖥️ ADB Fastboot (from the Platform Tools package).

Also prepare:

• 📱 Debugging cable USB (Best Original from Xiaomi).
• 💻 Computer on Windows 10/11 (on Mac/Linux There may be problems with drivers).
• 🔑 Mi Account with a linked phone number (required to unlock).

⚠️ Note: If you have updated Redmi 7A through OTA After purchase, return to the stock firmware via Fastboot. otherwise, unlocking may result in an error Couldn't verify device.

Step 1: Unlock the bootloader on Redmi 7A

Without an unlocked bootloader, it is impossible to install TWRP or Magisk. Xiaomi made the process more complicated in 2023, so follow the instructions carefully.

Method 1: Official (via Mi Unlock Tool)

This method works if:

• 📱 Phone not linked to Mi Account for more than 30 days.
• 📱 You didn't update the firmware through OTA after-purchase.
• 📱 Version. MIUI not newer than 12.5.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking in Settings → More → For Developers.
3. Download Mi Unlock Tool (version no lower than 5.5.224.24).
4. Launch the utility on behalf of the administrator, log in to Mi Account and connect your phone in Fastboot mode (click Volume Down + Power).
5. Press Unlock and wait until it is completed (usually 10-15 minutes).

Method 2: Unofficial (via EDL if the official one is not working)

If the Mi Unlock Tool is a Couldn't verify or Device not supported error, use the EDL-This method requires:

• 🔧 Rations of contacts on the board (or a special cable) EDL).
• 🔧 Firmware file for your model (pine for Redmi) 7A).
• 🔧 Mi Flash Pro or QFilm.

Detailed EDL instruction:

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If you bought the phone less than 30 days ago, the official unlock will not be available. In this case, use EDL or wait.

Step 2: Installation of custom TWRP Recovery

After unlocking the bootloader, you need to install TWRP - custom recovery, which will allow you to stitch Magisk and other modifications.

For Redmi 7A (pine), only an unofficial TWRP build from wrzd developer (the official version does not support /data encryption) is suitable. Download it from XDA Developers.

Installation instructions:

1. Rename the downloaded file to twrp.img and place it in the folder with the platform-tools.
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and execute the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
3. Immediately after the firmware reboot to the Recovery: fastboot boot twrp.img
4. In TWRP, run Wipe → Format Data (this will remove encryption and prevent hanging).

⚠️ Attention: If after installation TWRP phone hangs on the logo MI, So you've stitched the wrong version of the Recovery.

Check the performance of TWRP:

• 🔹 Is the section successfully installed? /data and /system?
• 🔹 Is there access? ADB Sideload?
• 🔹 Are the settings still in place after the reboot?

Step 3: Magisk firmware to obtain root rights

Magisk is a universal tool for obtaining root rights without changing the systemless root. For Redmi 7A, version 26.4+ is suitable.

Download the latest version of Magisk from GitHub (Magisk-v26.4.apk file).

Installation via TWRP:

1. Rename Magisk-v26.4.apk to Magisk.zip.
2. Copy the file onto your phone or flash drive.
3. In TWRP, select Install → Select Magisk.zip → Swipe to Confirm.
4. After installation, reboot to the system.

Root-right check:

• 📱 Install the Root Checker app from Google Play.
• 📱 Launch Magisk Manager (it will appear in the app menu).
• 📱 Run the command in the terminal: su If a request for rights appears, the root is installed successfully.

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If Magisk does not define a root, try flashing Magisk again, pre-executing the root. TWRP fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img.

Step 4: Set up Magisk and bypass SafetyNet

After obtaining the root rights, many applications (such as Google Pay or Sberbank Online) will stop working due to SafetyNet.

1. Open Magisk Manager and go to Settings → MagiskHide (enable this option).
2. Install modules through Magisk modules: 🔹 Universal SafetyNet Fix (for certification). 🔹 Riru - Core and Riru - HideLibs (for camouflage of the root).

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If SafetyNet doesn't work anyway:

• 🔹 Try to disable all modules and check again.
• 🔹 Install Magisk Delta (fork with improved root hiding support).
• 🔹 Change the fingerprint of the device (fingerprint) in the settings Magisk.

What to do if the phone does not turn on after the root?

If the Redmi 7A is stuck on the MI logo or left in the bootloop, don't panic. In 90% of cases, the phone can be restored.

Solutions:

• 🔧 Fastboot Firmware: Download Stock Firmware for Redmi 7A (Unpack the archive and launch it. flash_all.bat (The phone should be in Fastboot).
• 🔧 Recovery through TWRP: Please. TWRP Once again (fastboot boot team) twrp.img). In the Recavéri, do the Wipe. → Advanced Wipe →Dalvik/ART Cache, Cache, Data.

EDL-mode (unless the phone is determined):

1. Use Mi Flash Pro with the Clean All option.
2. If the phone is not visible in Fastboot, close the testpoint on the board.

⚠️ Note: If the network is lost after flashing, then the modem partition is damaged. TWRP, slip-up vendor.img and modem.img stock-stack.

FAQ: Frequent questions about root rights on Redmi 7A