Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

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If you want to root Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X make sure that you have a full backup of your files, because unlocking of the bootloader will erase all user data. After the full backup, you can start rooting Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (Mido).

To start rooting Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X you’ll need:

PC with OS Windows 7 – 10
Unlocked bootloader
At least 50% battery charge
The latest TWRP for Mido
Installed driver for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

When preparation will be done follow the instruction how to root Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.

Root Xiaomi

Before rooting Xiaomi, be sure that your device has unlocked bootloader. Follow this guide how to root Xiaomi:

Download and unpack ADB archive on your PC
Download and save at the internal storage of your phone Magisk.zip or SuperSU.zip (the latest version working on most of Xiaomi smartphones, if it won’t work on your device – write your model in the comments), don’t unpack it
Save in the ADB folder the latest TWRP for your device, rename it exactly to “twrp.img”

If you don’t know what TWRP and Magisk archives you need – ask it in the comments, don’t forget to write full model of your Xiaomi and MIUI version! For example: “Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A MIUI 9” and I’ll send you archive for rooting Xiaomi you on.

Go to the developer settings and enable the USB debugging
Turn off your phone
Press and hold volume down and power buttons, your phone will enter to the fastboot mode
Connect your phone to the PC with an USB cable
Open ADB folder and run “boot_twrp.bat” if you want just boot into TWRP, if you want to flash TWRP instead stock recovery – use “flash_twrp.bat”

Your phone will enter recovery mode, if TWRP will ask privilege to modify System – allow it
In the main menu press “Install” and choose Magisk.zip or SuperSU.zip archive, confirm the installing and wait

Root Xiaomi

After rooting Xiaomi go to the main menu of TWRP and reboot to system
Done!

Now you know how to root Xiaomi! How hard was Xiaomi rooting for you? Share your experience in the comments!

Unlock bootloader Xiaomi

This unlock bootloader method works on all Xiaomi smartphones. The only exception to unlocking the Xiaomi bootloader is that on some phones you first need to install a weekly firmware build. In the article below you can find firmware version that fit your smartphone model.

IT IS IMPORTANT! In order to successfully unlock bootloader Xiaomi, your smartphone must be tied to Mi account for at least 3 days (or more, it depends on your model).

A preparation for unlock Xiaomi bootloader:

Go to settings for developers
Put a checkmark on “Factory unlock”
Open “Mi Unlock Status”, and then click “Add account and device”
Go to the site en.miui.com
In the upper right corner, click Unlock
In the middle of the screen click on Unlock Now
Log into your MI account to which the smartphone is tied
You will see a form for filing an application, enter it:
- Your name
- Select a country
- Enter your phone number
- Enter the reason you want to unlock bootloader Xiaomi (in English!)
Enter the CAPTCHA, agree to terms and conditions and then click Next
Click on the button with the Chinese characters, the phone will receive an SMS with a verification code, enter it and click Next

Done! Once your application is approved by Xiaomi, you will receive SMS message with the following content. You have almost reached your goal, you just need to unlock bootloader Xiaomi.

Unlock Bootloader Xiaomi guide

To unlock bootloader Xiaomi with official tool follow instruction:

Download MiFlash Unlock
Run it
Log into your Mi account
Turn off your phone
Hold Volume down + Switch on to enter Fastboot mode
Connect your phone to your PC
Click Unlock
At the end of the unlocking process, click Reboot

Have you managed to unlock bootloader Xiaomi? Share your impressions in the comments below!

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