How to remove root access on Xiaomi: 4 working methods

Getting root rights on Xiaomi smartphones gives you access to advanced system settings, but often leads to problems, from blocking banking applications to unstable firmware. If you are faced with the need to remove root access — whether for warranty repairs, MIUI updates or security restoration — it is important to do it correctly to avoid the “brick” of the device.

In this article, we will discuss 4 proven methods of removing root rights on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO (including models from 2023-2026), taking into account the features of MIUI 14/15 firmware and custom rivers. From simple disconnection through Magisk to complete reset via Fastboot - choose the method depending on your situation.

Why you should remove root access on Xiaomi

Root rights give you complete control over the system, but have the opposite side:

• 🔒 Blocking banking applications: SberBank Online, Tinkoff, Google Pay and others refuse to work on rooted devices due to the risk of data leakage.
• 📱 Problems with OTA-update: MIUI Often blocks installing updates "over the air" on devices with root access.
• 🔧 Warranty Violation: Xiaomi Service Centers Can Refuse Repairs If They Find Traces of Root (Even After Deleting It).
• 🛡️ Security vulnerabilities: Root opens access to system files for malware.

Also, some games (like PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact) block rooted devices because of anticheats. Even if you delete the root, traces of its presence may remain in system logs - so it's important to use the right method.

Method 1: Remove root through Magisk (the safest way)

If you get root access through Magisk (the most popular rooting tool), then it is easiest to remove it in the same way, which is suitable for most Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and others with an unlocked bootloader.

Steps:

1. Open the Magisk Manager app (if not, download the latest version from the official GitHub).
2. Go to the Settings section (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Select Remove Magisk → Complete Deletion.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the device to restart.

After the reboot, check the status of the root using the Root Checker app (available on Google Play).If the root is remote but the banking apps are still not working, you may need to clean the root traces (more on this below).

⚠️ Warning: If after removing Magisk, the device is stuck on the logo MI, So the system files have been changed, and then you can only reset them completely through Fastboot.

Method 2: Removing root via TWRP (for custom firmware)

If you install a root through a custom TWRP recycler, you need to remove it through the same router, which is suitable for users who have installed LineageOS, Pixel Experience or other informal firmware.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and press Volume Up + Power to enter TWRP.
2. In the main menu, select Advanced → File Manager.
3. Go to /system/bin/ and delete files: su busybox
4. Go back to the main menu and select Wipe → Format Data (this will delete all user data!).
5. Reset the device.

If the phone does not boot after this, then critical system files have been deleted, in which case only flashing through Fastboot (method 4) will help.

Method 3: Removal of SuperSU (for older versions of the root)

If you were rooting before 2020, you may have used SuperSU, an outdated root rights management app, which is different from Magisk.

How to remove SuperSU:

1. Download the SUPERUSER-Removal.zip file from the official website.
2. Move it to the root of the phone’s internal memory.
3. Download to TWRP (or other custom rivers).
4. Select Install → SUPERUSER-Removal.zip and swipe for confirmation.
5. After installation, restart the device.

Important: If the phone stopped booting after SuperSU was removed, it means that the root has been integrated into the system files, in which case only a complete flashing through Fastboot will help.

Method 4: Complete Fastboot Reset (Guaranteed Deletion)

It's the most radical, but also the most reliable way to remove root access, and it's suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 10, POCO F4, Xiaomi 12T, and others, and it resets the device to factory settings and reflashes all partitions, removing any traces of the root.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot (You can download from the Android website).
• 📱 Fastboot boot file for your model (downloaded from Xiaomi official website).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode.
2. Connect the device to your computer and open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Check the connection command: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue.
4. Unpack the downloaded fastboot-file firmware in the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Run the firmware with the command (for Windows): flash_all.bat For Linux/Mac:./flash_all.sh
6. Wait for the process to be completed (10-15 minutes) and the phone will automatically restart.

⚠️ Warning: Once you have Fastboot, all the data on your phone will be erased, including photos, messages and apps installed, and if you didn't have a backup, you won't be able to recover it.

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Before you run your Fastboot firmware, check the phone model with the fastboot getvar product command. Using firmware from another model will lead to a device blink!

How to Check if Root is Completely Removed

Even after the root access is removed, some applications (such as banking) may continue to see it, because of residual files or changed system settings.

• 🔍 Root Checker: Install the app from Google Play and run the check. If the root is not detected, but the banking applications still do not work, move to the next item.
• 📱 SafetyNet: In Magisk (if it's still installed), check SafetyNet status. If it doesn't pass, there's traces of the root left.
• 🛠️ Manual verification: In the file manager (with root rights) check for folders: /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su /system/app/Superuser.apk If they are, the root is not completely removed.

If checks show that the root is removed, but problems remain, try:

1. Clear the cache and data of the banking application.
2. Install Universal SafetyNet Fix in Magisk (if it still works).
3. Make a reset to factory settings through Settings → About phone → Reset settings.

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Even after successful root removal, some banking applications may lock the device due to the changed SafetyNet status, in which case only a complete flashing through Fastboot will help.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing root access, users often face preventable problems:

• 🔄 "Bootloop: This occurs when you manually delete critical system files.
• 📵 The phone doesn't turn on after the reset: It means that an incompatible firmware has been installed. The solution is to flash the correct version. MIUI for your model.
• 🔒 Banking apps still not working: Root traces may have remained in the /data/data/. Solution - complete data reset.
• 🔌 Computer doesn't see phone in Fastboot: Problem with drivers or cable.Solution - install Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi drivers.

If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center - especially if the phone is warranty.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions