How to get root rights on Xiaomi Mi Note 3: a safe guide with error analysis

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

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Mi Note 3

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In this article, we will discuss three current ways to obtain root rights to the Mi Note 3 (codenamed jason), including bypassing the new MIUI 14 restrictions, choosing between Magisk and SuperSU, and how to restore the device in the event of a failure. Special attention will be paid to security: how to minimize the risk of “bricking” and save data. If you have never worked with ADB, Fastboot or custom recaveries before, don’t worry: the manual is adapted for beginners, with step-by-step screenshots and an explanation of each action.

⚠️ Important: The rooting process voids Xiaomi's warranty and may cause the device to operate unstable, MIUI Global Stable) after rooting stop working services Google Pay, Netflix in the Internet HD Before you start, make sure to back up your data via Mi Cloud or TWRP.

Preparation of the device: unlocking the loader

The first and most critical step is to bootloader unlock. Without that, no rooting method will work. Xiaomi officially allows unlocking, but the process is complicated by checks and waiting for confirmation.

The Mi Note 3 has a rule that if the device was released before July 2018, it will take 72 hours to unlock, while newer batches will take up to 360 hours (15 days) to unlock, due to Xiaomi’s policy to combat resale of unlocked bootloaders.

• 📱 Link your Mi Account: Go to Settings → Mi Account and log in. Make sure your account has two-factor authentication enabled.
• 🔗 Connect the device to the account: In Settings → Additionally. → For developers, activate the Mi Unlock Status option and link the device.
• 🖥️ Install Mi Unlock Tool: Download the official utility from the site en.miui.com/unlock (version 5.5.224.30).
• 🔌 Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode: Turn off your phone, then press Volume down + Power before the appearance of the Fastboot logo.

After you connect to your PC, start the Mi Unlock Tool, log in and follow the instructions. The utility will show you a waiting timer - it can not be bypassed by official methods. If the timer is reset after you reboot, check:

• 🔄 It's on on the device. OEM Unlock in the settings for developers.
• 📶 Smartphone connected to the Internet via mobile network (Wi-Fi can be blocked).
• 🕒 Time synchronized on PC and phone (automatic setting).

2. Selection of firmware: castom or stock MIUI?

On the Mi Note 3, root rights can be obtained on both stock firmware (MIUI Global/China Stable) and custom (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

For beginners, we recommend starting with the stock MIUI Global Stable (version is not newer than 12.5.7). On more recent firmware (MIUI 13/14), Xiaomi has tightened protection, and rooting will require:

1. Reverse to the old version via Fastboot.
2. Use a modified boot.img with the DM-Verity patch.
3. Install Magisk in Direct Install mode (not via Recovery).

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If you plan to use banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff), after rooting, install the MagiskHide Props Config module and activate SafetyNet mode.

3. TWRP installation: which recavery to choose?

TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a custom recovery required to install Magisk and create backups. There are several versions available for the Mi Note 3:

• 🔧 Official TWRP: Stable, but does not support data encryption on new versions MIUI.
• 🛠️ OrangeFox Recovery: Supports themes, has a built-in file manager, works better with F2FS.
• 🔄 TWRP patchy MIUI 13/14: Needed to bypass anti-rollback check.

We recommend using OrangeFox (version) R11.1_1), It is better adapted for Xiaomi and supports MIUI OTA Update even after rooting. Download the image on the official website: orangefox.download.

Instructions for installing TWRP:

1. Download the orangefox-recovery.img file and rename it to twrp.img.
2. Place the file in a folder with ADB (e.g., C:\platform-tools).
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and execute the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
4. Immediately after installation, go to the recavers, holding Volume up + Nutrition.

Battery charge > 50% | Screen lock disabled (PIN/graphics) | Downloaded correct image for jason | File integrity checked (MD5) | Signature drivers disabled in Windows (if you use a PC)

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⚠️ Attention: If after installation TWRP The phone is loaded into the stock recavator, so the anti-rollback protection is activated:

1. Download the full firmware for your version MIUI (for example, jason_global_images_V12.5.7.0.RXAMIXM).
2. Unpack the archive and find the recovery.img file.
3. Fastboot: Fastboot Flash Recovery recovery.img
4. Repeat the TWRP installation, but execute the command before restarting: fastboot boot twrp.img

4. Obtaining Root Rights through Magisk

Magisk is the most popular rooting tool for Android devices, as it allows you to hide the presence of root rights from applications (for example, banking).+.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the latest version of Magisk-v26.1.zip from the official repository: GitHub Magisk.
2. Move the archive to the phone or to the SD-map.
3. Boot to TWRP (hold Volume Up + Power when turned on).
4. From the TWRP menu, select Install → specify the path to Magisk-v26.1.zip → swipe for installation.
5. After completion, press Reboot System.

If after the reboot Magisk Manager does not appear in the application menu, install it manually by downloading APK from the same GitHub. Launch the application and check the status of root rights.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 After installation of Magisk, the connection with the network may disappear (error) IMS registration failed. This is treated by installing the module IMS Fix for MIUI via Magisk.

5. Alternative Rooting Methods

If Magisk is not suitable (for example, due to SafetyNet issues), alternative methods can be used:

• 🔧 SuperSU (Old Method): Only works on firmware older than MIUI 10.Not recommended due to security concerns.
• 🔄 Patched Boot Image: Suitable for stock firmware. need to be removed boot.img from firmware, patch it through Magisk and stitch it back.
• 📱 OneClick Root Tools: Programs like KingRoot or iRoot may work, but often lead to unstable system operation.

The method with the boot.img patch:

1. Download the full firmware for your model (for example, jason_global_images_V12.5.3.0.RXAMIXM).
2. Unpack the archive and find the boot.img file.
3. Transfer it to your phone and open it in Magisk Manager (click Install → Select and Patch a File).
4. After patching, run the file through Fastboot: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

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On MIUI 13/14, be sure to turn off MIUI Optimization in the developer settings (Settings → Additional settings → Developer options).

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even with the exact following of the instructions, there can be problems.

If the rooting stopped working:

• 📷 Camera: Install the module ANX Camera or GCam.
• 📶 Mobile Network: Check the settings APN or run the module IMS Fix.
• 🔋 Fast battery drain: Disable Magisk modules associated with overclocking CPU/GPU.

7 How to Get Everything Back: Removing Root Rights

If root rights are no longer needed (for example, to sell a phone or restore a warranty), they can be removed.

For Magisk:

1. Open Magisk Manager.
2. Go to Settings. → Complete removal.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

For SuperSU:

1. Download the archive of SuperSU-Uninstaller.zip.
2. Install it through TWRP.
3. Swipe stock boot.img through Fastboot.

To get the phone back to stock:

1. Download the full firmware for your model (for example, jason_global_images_V14.0.1.0.TXAMIXM).
2. Unpack the archive and launch the script flash_all.bat (for Windows or flash_all.sh (for Linux/Mac).
3. Wait for the firmware to be completed (the phone will reboot automatically).

⚠️ Warning: Once you return to the stock firmware, the bootloader will remain unlocked. To lock it back, run the command:

fastboot oem lock

But remember, this will erase all the data on the device!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions