fastboot-mac flash recovery ReplaceWithTWRPImageNameHere.img Note: Replace ReplaceWithTWRPImageNameHere.img with the actual TWRP image file name!!! Open a command prompt(or terminal for Mac/Linux) and type below commands to flash TWRP recovery to your Xiaomi.įastboot flash recovery ReplaceWithTWRPImageNameHere.img Copy the TWRP image file to your fastboot directory where you unzipped fastboot.zip earlier. In my case, I had to Google it and download an unofficial version at XDA forums. If you don’t see it at such as my Mi 8, it is either because the phone is too new(and should be available later) or there is a custom version of TWRP that is not supported by the official TWRP team. Download the latest version ending in “.img”. Download TWRP recovery at for your Xiaomi device. Power off your Xiaomi then hold down Volume Down and Power buttons together to enter Fastboot mode. Magisk – Link ( Check here for latest Magisk version).Android USB Drivers – Link ( Alternative driver if first one doesn’t work for you).You can also use Windows, Mac, or Linux to root. July 2nd 2019 UPDATE – I have rooted my Xiaomi Mi 9 using this tutorial and you should be able to root any of newer Xiaomi Android smartphones with this tutorial also.įor this tutorial, I will be using a Xiaomi Mi 8. Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5, Redmi S2, Redmi 5 PLus, Redmi Pro, Redmi 3S, Redmi Note 3.Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 8, Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Mi Mix 2, Mi A1, Mi 6, Mi Note 2, Mi Mix, Mi 5S, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5, Mi Max, Mi Max 3, Mi Mix 2S.This root method will work on ANY Xiaomi device such as: Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to root ANY Xiaomi Android smartphone or tablet, this is a universal method that works for all Xiaomi devices.īefore beginning this tutorial, you will need to unlock the bootloader on your Xiaomi device FIRST! Please see How to Unlock Bootloader on Xiaomi Android and follow that tutorial to unlock the bootloader before beginning this tutorial.

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