How to make a root rights on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: a complete guide with unlocking the bootloader

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a popular smartphone among Android modding enthusiasts, despite the release of new models. Getting root permissions opens up access to hidden system functions, allows you to remove embedded applications, optimize performance and install custom firmware. However, the process of obtaining root access on this device has nuances related to Xiaomi’s policy of blocking the bootloader and the features of the Snapdragon 660 chip.

In this article, you will find the instructions for unlocking the bootloader, installing a custom TWRP recavator and obtaining root rights through Magisk, which are relevant for 2026. We will analyze each stage in detail, point out typical errors and provide solutions for them. Importantly, the procedure involves the risk of turning the device into a brick, so the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 14+ firmware requires a mandatory binding Mi Account before unlocking.

Preparation of the device: what to do before unlocking

Before you start unlocking the bootloader, you need to perform a number of mandatory actions, neglecting them can lead to blocking the IMEI or the inability to restore the device through the Fastboot.

First, check the MIUI version on your Redmi Note 7. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Current firmware (MIUI 13/14) requires you to link your Mi Account to your device at least 7 days before unlocking. If you just dropped your phone or bought it used, you’ll have to wait.

📱 Back up all your data (photos, contacts, messages) and use Mi Cloud or third-party tools like Titanium Backup (if you already have a root).
🔋 Charge the battery to at least 60%. interruption of the process due to discharge can make the phone inoperable.
🔑 Make sure you have access to the Mi Account linked to the device.
💻 Install drivers for Xiaomi on your PC. Download them from the official website or use the Mi Flash Tool.

Pay special attention to the status of the bootloader. On the Redmi Note 7, it is initially blocked, and trying to install TWRP without unlocking will lead to a FAILED error (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State').

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In the answer, look for the line Device unlocked: false. If the value is true, the bootloader is already unlocked (which is unlikely for new devices).

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Unlock the bootloader with the Mi Unlock Tool

Xiaomi’s official tool, the Mi Unlock Tool, is the only legal way to unlock a bootloader on the Redmi Note 7. However, since 2022, the company has tightened the requirements: it is now mandatory to link an account to a device and wait 168 hours (7 days) before unlocking.

Download the latest version of the Mi Unlock Tool from the official website (avoid third-party sources - they may contain viruses). Install the program on your PC and follow the following steps:

Turn on the developer mode on your phone: go to Settings → About phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version.
Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and activate: 🔓 Unlocking OEM (It may be absent from some of the silk) 🔌 Debugging by USB

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If you see a message called Couldn't unlock.Please add account and device in Mi Cloud and wait for 168 hours, it means that the account is not linked to the device or has not been 7 days.

📅 Wait for the specified time (timer resets when resetting the phone!).
🔄 Make sure your phone is enabled Data Sync and Find the device in your Mi Account settings.
🌐 Use a stable Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi).

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⚠️ Warning: Once unlocked, the bootloader will reset all data on the phone, including internal memory.Don't rely on backups in Mi Cloud - they may not recover on custom firmware.

Installation of custom TWRP Recovery

The standard MIUI recovery does not allow you to install files to obtain root rights. Therefore, after unlocking the bootloader, you need to flash TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) - custom recovery with advanced functions.

For the Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) use the official assembly TWRP Download a file with the.img extension (for example, twrp-3.7.0_9-0-lavender.img).

TWRP firmware is implemented via Fastboot:

Place the downloaded twrp.img file in the folder from fastboot (usually C:\platform-tools\).
Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (as in the previous section).
Open the command line in the folder with fastboot and execute the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-lavender.img
After successful firmware, reboot to TWRP, holding Volume Up + Power.

If you reset to standard recap, MIUI re-wrote TWRP. To avoid this, you're back in the standard recap.

🔧 Set in TWRP patch Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt.zip (download XDA Developers).
🔄 Do not reboot to the system immediately after the firmware TWRP — Install Magisk first.
📛 Check that fastboot displays the correct device name: fastboot devices.

Problem.	Reason.	Decision
FAILED (remote: 'Not allowed in locked state')	The bootloader is not unlocked	Use the Mi Unlock Tool (see Section 2)
TWRP doesn't start	MIUI re-records the recaveri	Install the patch. Disable_Dm-Verity
Invalid sparse file format error	The twrp.img file is damaged.	Download the file again, check the checksum
TWRP is stitched, but the sensor is not working.	Incompatible version of TWRP	Use the assembly specifically for lavender

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If the phone is stuck on the MIUI logo after TWRP, don’t panic. Turn it off with a long press of the power button (10+ seconds), then reboot to TWRP and install Magisk.

Getting Root Rights through Magisk

Magisk is a universal tool for obtaining root rights without changing the systemless root, it allows you to hide the root from applications (for example, banking) and is checked by SafetyNet.

Download the latest version of Magisk (Magisk-v26.4.zip or later) from the official repository on GitHub. Do not use third-party versions - they may contain malicious code.

Installation of Magisk via TWRP:

Download the file Magisk-v26.4.zip transfer to the phone (can be via MTP to TWRP or memory card).
In TWRP, click Install, select the Magisk file and swipe your finger for confirmation.
After installation, press Reboot System.
After loading the system, install APK-Magisk file (can be downloaded on GitHub).

To check that the root rights are obtained successfully:

📱 Open the Magisk app and make sure that the top of the screen displays a green checkmark and the words Installed: 26.4 (26400).
🔍 Install the Root Checker app from Google Play and run the check.
🛠️ Try uninstalling a system application (such as Mi Browser) via Titanium Backup or Adb Shell.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 7 with firmware MIUI 14+ Magisk may not pass SafetyNet by default. To fix this, in Magisk settings, enable Enforce DenyList and blacklist apps you need to hide from root rights (such as Google Pay or banking apps).

Solving typical problems after getting root rights

Even if you successfully get a root, you can have problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
The phone doesn't pass SafetyNet	Magisk's incorrect configuration	Install Universal SafetyNet Fix in Magisk
Apps don’t see root (e.g. Titanium Backup)	Not updated binary file su	Update Magisk through the app
Constant reboots (bootloop)	Magisk module conflict or damaged firmware	Remove all modules in TWRP or re-flash MIUI
The camera does not work after installing the custom core	Incompatible core with Snapdragon 660	Return to the standard core via TWRP

If after obtaining the root license stopped working OTA-updates, that's okay -- custom recavery blocks their installation. MIUI:

Download the full firmware package (.zip) for lavender from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
Transfer the file to your phone and run through TWRP (no wiping!).
After the update, re-sweep Magisk.

What if the phone doesn’t turn on after Magisk firmware?

If Redmi Note 7 not loaded after Magisk installation, most likely an error occurred during the modification boot.img. To restore the working capacity: 1. Boot in. TWRP (Keep the Volume up. + Nutrition). 2. Go to Mount and make sure System and Vendor are marked. 3. Delete the file. /data/adb/magisk.db (if there is). 4. Re-sweep Magisk or restore the original boot.img The command is: fastboot flash boot boot_original.img If it doesn’t work, make sure you run the full firmware. MIUI Using the Mi Flash Tool in clean all mode (data will be erased!).

How to hide root rights from banking applications

Many banking applications (such as SberBank Online or Tinkoff) block work on root-right devices, but Magisk allows you to bypass these restrictions with the MagiskHide feature (in newer versions – DenyList).

To hide the root:

Open the Magisk app and go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
Activate the Enforce DenyList option.
Return to the home screen and click DenyList (formerly MagiskHide).
Add to the list the apps that need to hide the root (for example, Sberbank, Google Pay, Netflix).
Reboot the phone.

If the app still detects root, try:

🔄 Install Universal SafetyNet Fix in Magisk.
📱 Use the Island app to create an isolated environment (not working on all firmware).
🔧 Refuse Magisk to another slot (boot instead of recovery or vice versa).

To check the status of SafetyNet, use the SafetyNet Test app (available on Google Play). If both tests (ctsProfile and basicIntegrity) show true, the root is successfully hidden.

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Hiding root rights through Magisk does not guarantee 100% banking applications, and some applications (e.g. Alpha Click) use additional methods to detect a modified system.

Alternative methods of obtaining root rights

If the standard method with Magisk does not work (for example, because the bootloader is blocked on new firmware), alternative methods can be tried, but they are less reliable and can lead to loss of warranty or blocking IMEI.

One of these methods is using the MTKClient utility (for devices on MediaTek), but the Redmi Note 7 is built on the Snapdragon 660, so this is not the way to go.

🔧 Patched boot.img: Extract. boot.img From the firmware, modify it through Magisk and stitch it back. Detailed instructions: How to patch it boot.img For the Redmi Note 7 1. Download the full firmware MIUI for lavender in.tgz format. 2. Remove the file from the archive boot.img (It is usually in the image folder). 3. Move it. boot.img On the phone and open in Magisk (click Install) → Select and Patch a File). 4. After patching, the file will appear in the folder Download/magisk_patched.img. 5. Sweep the patchy boot.img Fastboot: Fastboot Flash boot magisk_patched.img
📦 Custom firmware: Some firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) already include root rights, but installing them requires an unlocked bootloader and may deprive you of some features (like Widevine). L1 viewable HD Netflix).
🔓 Exploit Methods: For Older Versions MIUI (Before 12.5), there were exploits like DirtyCOW, but they don’t work on current firmware.

If you decide to install custom firmware, consider:

🎮 You will lose official Xiaomi support (including the official support of the company). OTA-update).
📡 Possible problems with VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling.
🔋 Some firmware is poorly optimized for the Snapdragon 660, which leads to overheating.

FAQ: Frequent questions about root rights on Redmi Note 7

❓ Can I get a root right without unlocking the bootloader?

No. On the Redmi Note 7 (as with all modern Xiaomi smartphones), unlocking the bootloader is mandatory. Any promise to circumvent this requirement is fraud. The only exception is exploits for very old versions of MIUI (below 12.0), but they don't work on current firmware.

❓ Why does the phone not turn on after unlocking the boot loader?

It's probably a bug in the TWRP or Magisk firmware. Try: Boot into Fastboot and flash back TWRP. If that doesn't work, run the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool in clean all mode. Check if the modem firmware has crashed (in this case there won't be a network). The solution is to flash the full MIUI package. If the phone doesn't respond to buttons, try charging for 30 minutes - sometimes helps.

❓ How to remove root rights and return everything as it was?

To completely remove the root: Load into TWRP. Delete the folder. /data/adb (It's where Magisk's data is stored. boot.img Fastboot: Fastboot Flash boot boot_original.img Reflash the full firmware MIUI via Mi Flash Tool (select clean all for full reset) After that, the bootloader will remain unlocked, but root-right and TWRP will not.

❓ Will Google Pay and other payment systems with root rights work?

Yes, but with reservations: Google Pay will work if Magisk successfully hides the root (check through SafetyNet Test). Some banking applications (such as VTB Online) can block access even when hidden. For Samsung Pay or Apple Pay on Xiaomi, there are separate modules in Magisk (such as Samsung Pay Enabler). If the payment application does not work, try: Add it to DenyList in Magisk. Install the Universal SafetyNet Fix module. Use alternative payment methods (such as virtual cards).

❓ Can I update you? MIUI root-righted?

Yes, but not through OTA. You need to: Download the full service pack (.zip) from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater. Sweep it through TWRP (without data and system wipes). After the update, re-swipe Magisk (otherwise it will disappear). If you flash through the Mi Flash Tool, select clean all and lock mode, but note that this will block the bootloader and remove TWRP.