Obtaining superuser rights on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 device opens up the widest possible customization options that the manufacturer has hidden from the user. It’s not just a way to remove pre-installed software, but the ability to completely change the logic of Android, implement system ad blockers and control the CPU frequencies to improve autonomy. However, this process requires accuracy, care and understanding of risks, since interfering with the system partition can lead to a loss of warranty or even turn the phone into a brick.
Before you start taking action, you need to realize that getting root rights is an irreversible process in the context of warranty. Xiaomi does not officially support modification of firmware by end users, and if you experience software failures after rooting, the service center can refuse free repairs.
In this article, we will discuss all the steps in detail: from tool preparation to the final installation of the rights manager through Magisk. You will learn how to safely unlock the bootloader and why standard applications from the Play Market will not help here. MIUI and the architecture of the Snapdragon 660 processor installed in the Redmi Note 7.
Preparing a smartphone and computer for modification
The first and most important step is to get the workspace and the device ready, and you're going to need a Windows computer that's working. USB-cable (preferably original, included) and stable Internet connection. Without reliable cable, the firmware process can be interrupted at a critical moment, with serious consequences for the file system.
On your smartphone, you need to activate the hidden developer menu. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI version seven times. Once the notification "You've become a developer" appears, go back to the main settings menu, select Additional → For developers. Here you need to enable the option Debugging over USB, and also, critically important for Redmi Note 7, activate the Factory Unlock.
Remember to make a full backup of all important data. The process of unlocking the bootloader, which is a mandatory preliminary step, will completely clear the internal memory of the device. Photos, contacts and documents should be copied in advance to the Google Drive cloud storage or to the computer.
⚠️ Warning: bootloader unlocks all data on the phone to factory settings. Make sure you save important files to an external medium before starting the procedure.
- 📱 Charge your smartphone to a minimum 60-70%, to avoid sudden shutdown in the process.
- 💻 Install the drivers. ADB Fastboot on your personal computer.
- 🔓 Link your Mi Account in your phone settings (required to obtain permission to unlock).
⚠️ Attention: To unlock the bootloader, Xiaomi requires a wait of 7 to 168 hours after submitting an application. SIM-Mi card and account to avoid delaying the process.
Unlocking the Bootloader bootloader
Without an unlocked Bootloader, installing a modified recover and obtaining root rights is impossible. This is a security mechanism that checks the digital signature of the software being downloaded. The Redmi Note 7 uses the official Mi Unlock Tool utility, which you need to download from the Xiaomi developer's website.
The process starts with entering Fastboot mode. Turn off your smartphone completely, then press the volume and power buttons simultaneously. Hold them until an image appears with a hare in a hat-huncher repairing an android. Connect your phone with a cable to your PC and launch the Mi Unlock Tool. The program automatically checks the status of the device and the status of the account.
If you have linked the device to your Mi Account less than 168 hours ago, the utility will give you an error stating the exact time remaining before unlocking. You will have to wait. If the deadline expires, press the Unlock button. The process will take a few minutes, after which the phone will restart, and all data will be deleted.
It is important to understand that once the bootloader is unlocked, some security features will change, such as banking applications may stop working as standard, and photo quality in some third-party cameras may decrease due to changes in signal processing, which is a fee for full control of the system.
Installation of custom TWRP Recovery
Xiaomi’s standard recaps allow for only basic operations, so we’ll need to implement superuser rights. TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project is a modified recovery environment with touch control and installation capability. ZIP-For Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender), you need to download the current version of the image.img from the official website of the developers.
Place the downloaded file in the ADB tool folder on your computer and rename it to twrp.img for convenience. Put your smartphone into Fastboot mode (down volume + power buttons) and connect to your PC. Open the command line in the tool folder and enter a command to check the connection:
fastboot devicesIf you see the serial number of the device, you've got the connection, and then you've got the command to temporarily load the Recovery.
fastboot boot twrp.imgOnce you do that, the phone will reboot to the TWRP interface. Notice that at this point, the recovery is not permanently installed, it's running temporarily. If you just restart the phone now, it will go back to stock, we need to fix the changes and install the rights manager.
- 🔥 V TWRP Select the language (Swipe to select language) and allow modifications to the system (Allow Modifications).
- 📂 Connect the phone to a PC, it's defined as a storage device. Magisk.apk (renamed.zip in the phone memory.
- ⚙️ Press Install, select Magisk archive and swipe to confirm Flash).
What if TWRP doesn’t see internal memory?
Magisk installation and access to Root
The most modern and secure way to obtain rights is to use Magisk. Unlike the old methods (SuperSU), Magisk works systemless, which means making changes to the boot section rather than the system partition, which hides the root rights from banking applications and Google Pay services.
If you've already installed ZIP-archive TWRP, As described in the previous section, you'll have Magisk when you reboot, but if you install it manually, it's like this: rename it. Magisk.apk into Magisk.zip, load in TWRP, Select Install and specify this file. After successful firmware, press Reboot System.
After the first download, open the Magisk app. It may suggest you add additional components -- agree and allow reboot. In the main menu, you'll see the status "Installed" with the version number. This means root rights are active. You can now manage permissions for each application separately.
| Parameter | SuperSU (Old Method) | Magisk (Recommended) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of implementation | Modification of the system partition | Systemless (without changing the system) |
| Updating the OS | Often requires a flashing. | Supports OTA Updates (with nuances) |
| Hiding from banks | Hard or impossible | Built-in MagiskHide/Zygisk function |
| Modules. | Not supportive. | Support for customization modules |
⚠️ Note: Magisk may request a reboot on its first run, but don’t ignore this requirement, otherwise root access drivers may not activate correctly.
☑️ Verification of successful installation
License Check and Basic Security Setup
Once installed, you need to make sure that the rights are working correctly. Download the Root Checker app from Play Market or use the built-in terminal. Enter the command su. If the system requests an access confirmation (Magisk pop-up), then the mechanism works. Terminal response # instead of $ also indicates success.
Now, you need to take care of security. In Magisk, you can turn on Zygisk and Enforce DenyList. In DenyList, you can add all the banking apps, Google Pay, and anti-cheat games, and that will hide the fact that there are root rights from these programs, and without that, many services can refuse to work.
It is also recommended to install a security module if you plan to use your phone for financial transactions, but remember that root rights are always a potential vulnerability. Do not install applications from dubious sources, as they can gain full access to your system without your knowledge.
- 🛡️ Activate “Magisk Hide” or analogue to hide the root from specific applications.
- 🔄 Regularly update Magisk to the latest version to close vulnerabilities.
- 🚫 Do not grant superuser rights to applications that do not need it (flashlights, calculators).
💡
Use the Universal SafetyNet Fix module in Magisk if Google Pay has stopped working after rooting or banking applications show a security error.
Possible problems and ways to solve them
Redmi Note rooting process 7 It's not always going perfectly smooth for everyone. It's often the phone goes into a cyclic bootloop. If it does, don't panic. Press the power and volume buttons to get back into Fastboot mode, and try reflashing the image. TWRP or-stock Firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.
Another common problem is a failed proximity sensor or touchscreen after installing a custom recover, which is solved by flashing the current version of TWRP that is compatible with your version of Android (10 or 11).
If the sound is missing or the camera is not working properly, you may be using an incompatible version of Magisk or conflicting modules. Try to start the phone in Safe Mode (click the switch off button on your desktop) and remove the newly installed modules.
💡
The rule of modification is to always have stock firmware on hand and use it, and it's your only way to bring your phone back to life in the event of a critical failure.