HOW TO ROOT | UNLOCK BOOTLOADER | FLASH TWRP IN REDMI NOTE 4
Prerequisites:
- A Windows PC.
- Mi Unlock Tool: Download (Source)
- ADB Fastboot Tool (Devs-Labs)
- ADB USB Drivers ( Devs-Labs)
- TWRP Recovery for Redmi Note 4: Download
- SuperSU v2.78: Download
Procedure to root Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Unlocking Bootloader: We first need to unlock the bootloader, which will allow installation of custom software (TWRP).
Installing TWRP Custom Recovery: We will install the TWRP Recovery for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 in our device. Through TWRP we can flash files without messing with code.
Root Redmi Note 4: In this step, we will flash the SuperSU zip file that will root our device & install the SuperSU Root management App.
Step 1. Go to MiUnlock, Sign in with your Mi ID and request for Bootloader unlock with proper reason.
Step 2. Login with the same Mi account in your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Step 3. Extract the Mi Unlock tool and launch “MiFlashUnlock.exe” file as an Administrator.
Step 4. After opening the app, click on Agree. Enter your same Mi Account details in the Mi unlock app.
After login, Mi will check if your Account has unlock permissions.
Step 5. Once you get the Device not connected message, switch off your Redmi Note 4 & boot into fastboot mode (Press and hold Volume Down + Power button), release the button as soon as you see “Fastboot” written on screen.
Step 6. Connect your Redmi Note 4 using a USB cable & click on “Unlock” in Mi Unlock tool.
Step 7. Wait for the unlock tool to unlock the bootloader on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Once the procedure is completed, you’ll something similar to this:
You have successfully unlocked the bootloader on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. You can now head on to installing TWRP Custom Recovery in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
How to install TWRP Recovery in Xaiomi Redmi Note 4
Step 1. Download the ADB Fastboot tool and extract it. Transfer the downloaded TWRP.img file in ADB folder.
Step 2. Connect your Redmi Note 4 to PC by enabling USB Debugging (Go to Settings > About Device > Tap on Build Number 7 times. Return to Settings > Developer options > Enable USB Debugging)
Step 3. Launch the “command.bat” file from ADB folder. Run the below command to check if everything is setup well. It will return code with connected devices.
adb devices
Step 4. To boot the device in fastboot mode, type:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 5. Now the final step of TWRP installation, type:
fastboot flash recovery
How to Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Installing SuperSU):
Step 1. Transfer the SuperSU.zip file in your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4’s Internal memory. Turn off your device.
Step 2. Boot into TWRP custom recovery mode using Press and hold Vol Up and power button.
Step 3. Click on Install and locate the SuperSU Root file from the list.
Step 4. Swipe to confirm installation of SuperSU Root file in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Step 5. After the installation is completed, Clear Dalvik cache and Cache. Now reboot your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
