Complete Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Root Tutorial with Magisk

[@mashroorhossain]

Edit: I just patched the init_boot.img file and flashed it to the init_boot partition. This fixed the issue. It's now rooted. I did all the steps as you instructed. I got two OKAY messages in the end. But when I rebooted my phone, it still wasn't rooted. So, I did the whole thing again and this time flashed both boot_a and boot_b. still no luck. What could be the issue? Any help would be appreciated. Mine is the Redmi Note 12.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

thanks for letting us know!

[@izpcshop7326]

@@ExplainingAndroid I think I might have the same issue. will try it

[@izpcshop7326]

I came to this conclusion: ANDROID 12 OR OLDER: for those that use CMD.exe: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-xxxxx_xxxxx.img [enter] ANDROID 13: do the EXACT same steps, but instead of boot.img you'll use init_boot.img. Copy and patch init_boot.img command: fastboot flash init_boot_ab magisk_patched-xxxxx_xxxxx.img [enter]

[@danielbrenjuk7291]

I had the exact same issue where it would flash all good, but when i rebooted it, Magisk still wasn't installed. So i did what you said, where i used Magisk to patch the init_boot file then flash it with fastboot flash init_boot, and now everything is working.

[@luntic8898]

could u tell me how to do that exactly?

[@lilcrab97]

Work well in Xiaomi Redmi note 12 (8+3G), except have to: fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img

[@ExplainingAndroid]

which version of MIUI are you on? I wonder if Xiaomi changed something after I uploaded this video or if it's just different for the different models either way, thanks for letting us know what worked for you If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join

[@lilcrab97]

@@ExplainingAndroid MIUI global 14.0.7 (TMTMIXM). I tried to fastboot flash boot but it didn't work then I tried the method I mentioned and it worked well

[@MAbderrafik]

@@lilcrab97 hi , i have redmi note 12 4g tapas MIUI india 14.0.5 TMTINXM can you explain to me how you did to root without problem, I have already patched my boot.img with magisk I still have to know the correct command line to succeed. thank you

[@grob79]

Worked perfectly in a Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 4G, choosing the right model in the firmware webpage . Thanks!

[@grob79]

@@Lordargameryt as long as you can unlock your bootloader and find the correct stock ROM, you should be able to root with this method

[@william8543]

Hello question my 11s is android 11 and the firmware I find is android 12 do you think this would be a problem?

[@MFMN1]

didnt work for my Redmi note 12 4g (global tapas) miui 14 android 13

[@Indrakrn]

​@@MFMN1download Tapas firmware and not sunstone

[@Aliexpress_Spross]

@@MFMN1 You just need a place boot.img patch init_boot.img then write fastboot flash init_boot "and patch file here"

[@jiunlimited]

not work for my redmi note 12 4g.It's look good all the way but my phone still not root. miui 14.0.14 global

[@Felghana]

what happens if ur android version is newer than the versions listed in the firmware update rom list?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

then you won't be able to root the phone. if you try, you will get a bootloop since those firmware are older than what you currently have on the phone they need to match

[@adobearhoangviet9648]

How can you open powershell for Xiaomi (E:) while the phone is in fastboot mode? Mine is always on C:, unlike yours showing E:\Android\Xiaomi I stucked at 7:30, mine saying while my Redmi Note 12 is in fastboot mode, usb plugging in to PC.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

This sounds like a USB related issue, but I'm not sure what the cause is off the top of my head. I will be happy to try and research a solution to this issue, but I will need you to join the Direct Support tier of the KZbin membership system - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join After that, you can use the Support Thread I created (which helps me to follow up along the way) and it will allow me to dedicate some time and attempt to work through the issue with you

[@adobearhoangviet9648]

@@ExplainingAndroid In the comment earlier I haven't unlock my Redmi Note 12 yet. Now I did (wait 102 hours and stuffs), and came back at this very step. Mine cmd said OKAY on both write. However, when the phone is in fashboot there is no way for the PC to recognized it as a drive, therefore leading to my last comment (my cmd shows C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot> eventhough I have the magisk_patched file in the same folder with the ADB stuffs.) How to connect as a drive (i.e E:\Android\Xiaomi) while in fastboot mode to the computer is the thing you skipped in your video.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@adobearhoangviet9648 the e:\android\xiaomi\ folder that you see in my video is a folder on my PC (not the phone itself)

[@dalerollason4073]

ive tried to load magisk on my phone but all i get is this error fastboot: error: ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT not set

[@ExplainingAndroid]

which phone are you getting this error with? have you unlocked the bootloader?

[@TheSuperSuphot]

you saved my day, best root tutorial I found on youtube. Thanks

[@ExplainingAndroid]

You're so kind. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment

[@B3Z3RZ]

used the adb&fastboot cmd and typed in the command, but it said . i did connected my redmi note with pc using usb, and also have the usb debugging mode on. how do i fix it nothing is working

[@Albandu27]

how to be in the adb&fastboot cmd ?

[@claudedegeitere6121]

It's maybe late but you need to install Xiaomi ADB driver

[@boson_higgs]

Thanks a lot Man! Wonderful and its work!

[@cjs2450]

It's not easy to understand, because you don't show step by step You don't show how you connect your phone to computer or how you copy the file to the computer.

[@_VI701]

if you can't figure that out on your own you shouldn't be trying to root a phone 🛌

[@njr_1016]

​@@_VI701how to do it then sir

[@axelpersevalle4541]

working like a charm, thank you much

[@ExplainingAndroid]

that's great to hear :) thanks for the feedback If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join If not, then liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it online are all great things that can help, too

[@fischueberdentisch]

I did all the steps, it said okay twice, but now im stuck on the boot screen.

[@w1xx.sct69]

hello i did this and my phone keeps resseting i can only get to fastboot please someone help its my only phone

[@PrimeYT10]

Finally, someone speaks English

[@andreiniculae5926]

Did all steps, without errors, in the end phone shows not rooted message when checking. Did I missed something? (Redmi note 12 Pro, Global version, MIUI 13.0.8, came with bootloader unlocked)

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I'm seeing comments talk about needing to patch the init_boot.img file and flashing it to the init_boot partition (instead of the boot partition, like I did in the video). they're saying that worked for them. but I just tested on my Redmi Note 12 5G and it's still needing to patch the regular boot.img file. so I'm wondering if there is a difference between the redmi note 12 and the pro version that you have (could you give that a try)

[@andreiniculae5926]

​​​@@ExplainingAndroidi tried command: fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img. Result: Failed (remote: This partition doesn't exist) IS init_boot.img a different file and where can be found?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@andreiniculae5926 then it seems you missed at least one of the steps mentioned in the video. I honestly just flashed a new firmware to my Redmi Note 12 5G 3-4 days ago and re-rooted it by doing the exact same steps in this video

[@andreiniculae5926]

@@ExplainingAndroid, no step missed, tried with both commands, yours from video, the one from comments. It does not root :( Maybe because 12 Pro has Mediatek processor and android 12?

[@andreiniculae5926]

@@ExplainingAndroid , tried the solution for A/B slots, still not rooted. Is no solution...

[@Taxents]

Yo im having trouble

[@Albandu27]

hi, i have a question i have a redmi 12 4g (nfc) and i have a hyperos 1.0.3.0.UMGEUXM how to have the boot.img

[@ExplainingAndroid]

download the firmware that is installed on your device. then extract it, and you should find that boot.img file in there

[@Albandu27]

@@ExplainingAndroid how to have the pronpt commande ?

[@xenon1594]

it said okay on both but it isnt rooted waht might be the problem??

[@marwanmetwaly8552]

Can you please root the vivo 23e because I tried many attempts and failed (Android 12)

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I don't own that phone. are you able to unlock its bootloader?

[@marwanmetwaly8552]

@@ExplainingAndroid I tried to unlock the bootloader, but the Vivo phone is different in unlocking the bootloader for me. I want help from you or anyone who understands this issue. I want to communicate with you in an easier way. Do you have Instagram or an easier way to communicate for you? Thank you, I appreciate this

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I am currently working on fixing up my Patreon page and will be using that for people who need a more direct 1-on-1 support service. subscribe to the channel and stay tuned! I'll get it up as soon as I can

[@KikoBG12]

yo , i just got this phone its great, what are the benefits of rooting it?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I root phones for apps like swift backup, limiting battery charge percentages, and more

[@ps_lol]

i don't know but i don't have redmi here seems like i have to find myself to get the boot.img on infinix note 10

[@samiasawmia6512]

THANK YOUUUUUUU WORKED SUBSCRIBE

[@ryaziko]

Im open powershell but I cant see android

[@xenon1594]

Guys where do I paste the patched file should I create a new folder with all of boot imange minimal adb and all

[@Albandu27]

how to open the adb and fastboot cmd

[@sun_ada]

Do we not have to disable verity or something like that ? I heard not disabling it, causes bootloop.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

that shouldn't be required on these phones if you only plan to root the phone. I know Google Pixel phones need to disable Verity but ONLY if you install a custom kernel

[@NvJacko]

Hi Is there any way to be able to install google services on the RN12 5g? I haven't been able to get it to work.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

me either. my first attempts resulted in the google play store app just force closing. I'm looking or an alternative, but so far my only hint is a 'vietnam global ROM' that seems VERY unofficial (it has magisk.img file inside the firmware download) and that just doesn't seem safe to install at all

[@NvJacko]

@@ExplainingAndroid I guess we will have to wait for a global rom to come out, or for the development of custom roms to start

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@NvJacko I have read Xiaomi does have something planned for an announcement on February 27th (maybe a launch in Brazil). so we could hear more about this then

[@user-jy5wc1mj6j]

Sir can you make video on recovery

[@ExplainingAndroid]

what type of video?

[@bizzy]

the best bro! now i got it done next step got the wallet

[@notling1980]

i used the adb&fastboot cmd and typed in the command, but it said . i did connected my redmi note with pc using usb, and also have the usb debugging mode on. how do i fix it? thx!

[@user-tr1pc2rx5k]

install latest android drivers on your pc

[@snsdjerry]

Hi is it the same method i have magisk 26.0 now and want the update to 26.3 need to patch boot img?

[@tolzlz]

this way is correct,but cann't unlock system partition,it not complate root

[@ManeakYaw]

Does it work hyper OS redmi note 12 pro plus 5g?

[@DavidYaoming]

Hi Sir does this method work for locked bootloader?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

sadly, no. you will need the bootloader to be unlocked

[@9w92oodd]

Hi I have note 12 topaz I'll have to type the same commands?

[@twothreeoneoneseventwoonefour5]

Installed magisk, patched the boot file, flashed the boot file correctly, yet the magisk app shows that it is not installed! What to do? Edit: tried it 10 more times trying out different stuff, and in the end the only thing that helped was: patching the init_boot.img file and flashing it. Worked instantly.

[@TrabajoDuro-mu3fg]

man can you send me a video how i can patch init_boot.img because i have the same problem as you thank in advance

[@twothreeoneoneseventwoonefour5]

@@TrabajoDuro-mu3fg no

[@jabbarmuhammadlubis729]

It makes bootloop for me when flashed init_boot.img, i have redmi note 12 (topaz) yet the magisk app shows that its not installed.. can you help me?

[@Nebuka10]

Could you tell us how u did yours? I have tried different method to root my tapaz version but it doesn't work

[@twothreeoneoneseventwoonefour5]

@@Nebuka10 the only thing different from the video is that I needed to use init_boot instead of boot and flash it in the appropriate slot

[@subkarpaty]

You root china version miui what about global version?

[@mbithi_ke]

there's an unofficial twrp for this phone

[@phanquocviet261]

I want unboot for redmi note 12 pro 5 G. Can you help me

[@ExplainingAndroid]

unboot?

[@neyaung1672]

sunstone global internation rom rooting magisk sound error happen india rom no error rooting magisk

[@ExplainingAndroid]

what do you mean by sound error?

[@Gimbez]

would this work with the redmi 12 mediatek cpu?

[@xuankhoiphan3452]

Does this work for redmi note 12s as well?

[@luntic8898]

6:23 what adb and fastboot tools man u never mentioned anything about them edit: nvm its a tutorial in the description

[@Arif_Rennell]

Same firmware as mobile as boot image

[@kankodatboiiix]

Hello Sir, nice video! I wanted to ask if You know any custom roms for redminote 12 4gb the qualcom one, thanksk

[@ExplainingAndroid]

Hey there, I'm not sure if there are any ROMs off the top of my head, but I will be happy to search around and see if there are any, but I will need you to join the Direct Support tier of the KZbin membership system - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join After that, you can use the Support Thread I created (which helps me to follow up along the way) and it will allow me to dedicate some time and attempt to work through the issue with you

[@samwellsousi4430]

i love you man i did it 2 times and worked fine

[@william8543]

Hello question the download had android version 12 and your phone is android 12, but will it work with mine since I have android 11?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes, the root process will be the same no matter if you have Android 11 installed or Android 12

[@MFMN1]

I bought the phone today with 14 android 13 any problem ?

[@sibtainulhaq9979]

how i unroot my device ??

[@idkhello9]

where do I copy the boot file?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

from which steps? you need to copy the boot file from the firmware to the phone. patch it with magisk, then copy the patched version back to the PC. and then flash it via fastboot mode

[@andreiniculae5926]

Anyone with Redmi Note 12 Pro rooted succesfully? Followed all steps, no error, but no root either :( Fucking Mediatek.

[@PD-vs8jk]

Can we root redmi note 12 pro ruby in same process

[@ExplainingAndroid]

which SoC does the phone have? this video can help figure that out (if you don't know already) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTJaKGooMykh7M

[@cjs2450]

Wehre can I find that power shell?

[@samiasawmia6512]

i'm little confused about computer steps and english not my first language next time show all steps brother redmi note 12s

[@y_not8789]

Brother same process works for Redmi note 12 pro plus

[@ExplainingAndroid]

that's awesome to hear! thank you so much for leaving this feedback to let me and the rest of the community know it worked for that version of the Redmi Note 12. how are you liking that phone so far? If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join Or joining my newly created Patreon page here - www.patreon.com/ExplainingAndroid

[@derfanvontjc2209]

in adb it tells me flashing in locked state is not allowed

[@ayaankazi8308]

You need to unlock the bootloader of your phone

[@nasz_komputer]

it can be on redmi 9a?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it can if you can unlock the bootloader and the CPU is from Qualcomm

[@tazsandoval7410]

ya segi tus paso pero no medio permisos solo tengo root Disculpa como puedo cambiar de r/0 a r/w o de lectura a escritura. 😂. Gracias

[@MFMN1]

Bro what is your telegram channel

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I don't have a telegram channel :( If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join

[@laynimercedes7878]

Hello guys, i did eveything like in he video bu i have a hge issue and that is h fastboot it is elling me that there is no comand like that

[@ExplainingAndroid]

which version of adb/fastboot tools are you using?

[@Edwardsmith137]

I want help updating MIUI on my Redmi k60 and rooting the device

[@ExplainingAndroid]

have you tried following the steps in this video? it should be exactly the same

[@xd-killer1676]

this is the most almost gaurnteed root way if u had any bootloop esp if u have twrp already there u can just flash zip Disable encryption then reboot after it

[@Dhairya19991]

Did you unlock your phone bootloader before rooting the phone?😅

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes! you must unlock the bootloader to root the device properly

[@ANILFFYTCM]

How to unlock bootloader poco m3

[@kokokoko-jp4dj]

hi dear i hope you are you fine ,great dear i ask you if i can root my mi 9s without unlock bootloader

[@ExplainingAndroid]

sadly no. you will need to unlock the bootloader FIRST and then you can properly install root on it. any methods that claim root can be obtained without unlocking the bootloader first should not be trusted. not only is that not the official method, but doing this would be leveraging an exploit available in your software and you can't trust that some hidden malware hasn't been installed during the process

[@elmemyself]

How long do you have to wait before being able to unlock the bootloader ? Thanks.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you can submit your request to unlock the bootloader right when you get the phone. but then you have to wait X number of hours. This will be different for different people/accounts/countries. i've seen some people get told they only need to wait 24 hours, 72 hours, 187 hours and sometimes longer (if you unlock a bunch of devices on the same account very quickly)

[@youssef-maher]

I downloaded the rom and i stopped when you got on pc man wtf why don't you explained that shit right

[@ExplainingAndroid]

what do you need help with?

[@outlawsforlife999]

Thank god you speak English

[@peterfrank6395]

Does this complete method described here erase all installed phone apps and their settings/data?

[@drood78]

Always if you oem unlock the phone.

[@peterfrank6395]

@@drood78 Good to know!

[@diego87016]

hello my dear, how are you? could you record a video recovering the redmi note 12 pro? I tried to install another rom, now it's blocked, the MIUI that was Chinese is in English, with the message saying it's not compatible, I've tried everything in XiamiTool V2, but as it's locked I don't know what to do.. :/

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I did a video showing how to unlock the bootloader of the Redmi Note 12 here on my channel (it should be easy for you to find). that video will also work for the redmi note 12 pro sadly, though, the redmi note 12 pro has a mediatek chipset and those phones are RARE to get custom ROMs. i think you should still unlock the bootloader though, in case you need to flash the firmware to recover from a bootloop. but things like root, and custom ROMs are likely to not work although, you could look into installing a GSI ROM. those are different than full custom ROMs as you end up missing out on some hardware features (fingerprint sensor is a common one that doesn't make it). but it could be better than using MIUI

[@sebassoria4783]

Work on Redmi Note 12s?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it will IF the SoC in the phone is from Qualcomm. I don't think it works on MediaTek chips

[@sebassoria4783]

@@ExplainingAndroid the chip is Mediatek :(

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@sebassoria4783 I'm not aware of a way to root mediatek phones right now If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join

[@justinw7323]

That looks like a knock off of Samsung UI 😂

[@ExplainingAndroid]

xiaomi does "borrow" a lot of UI inspiration from both Samsung as well as Apple

[@ferhatcakmak3067]

Link

[@user-hq7ed6hl8k]

ADB & Fastboot tools dont work if you dont have usb 2.0 ports :(

[@Orsa58685]

thank you worked on redmi note 12s

[@samiasawmia6512]

i have redmi note12s with tailand rom install on it twrp ones and break it trying to install magisk now im trying to root it coz i hate miui 14 animation

[@edwinocampo2962]

no need to unlockbootloader??

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes, you must unlock the bootloader first

[@Tianne]

Is it possible to do this with a mac computer instead? Thank you!

[@idkhello9]

what if my phone model doesn't have fastboot?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I'm pretty sure all Android devices either have a fastboot mode or a download mode. it's required

[@idkhello9]

@@ExplainingAndroid My rom version doesn't have it, TMOMIXM

[@KDR9666]

Thanks!

[@KDR9666]

redmi12c

[@nemesheesh897]

Hello bro does this work for the Redmi note 12 pro (Indian Version)?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it does but only IF you can unlock the bootloader and only IF the CPU in the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon model - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTJaKGooMykh7M

[@nemesheesh897]

@@ExplainingAndroid Yes i could unlock the bootloader and it perfectly works on mediatek lol Thanks for the video :)

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@nemesheesh897 that's awesome to hear about it working for the mediatek version! thanks for sharing :)

[@vincentmaillot4733]

unlock oem or no?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

unlock oem yes, if you want root

[@GabrielGG0]

Will it have any affect on my phone if i also use the China file as you did?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

it will have those chinese app/services running. that's all. I have used the Chinese version of MIUI on some Redmi phones for a long time and hadn't had any issues. just the constant reminder when I see an app icon with Chinese lettering in places

[@GabrielGG0]

​​​​@@ExplainingAndroidwhat about MIUI version? I got updated to 14.0.8 but the latest is 14.0.6 with android 13. Will it still work? (if I were to use the EU version)

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@GabrielGG0 yes, the process should work the same. but check the pinned comment on this video. and patch that file (instead of the one I mention in the video) and then flash it to the init_boot partition (instead of the one I mention in the video) and it should all work for you

[@GabrielGG0]

​@@ExplainingAndroidperfect, thanks

[@GabrielGG0]

@@ExplainingAndroid fastboot : The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1 + fastboot flash boot .\magisk_patched-26400_Za6ln.img + ~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fastboot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException It says this when i try the command. What can i do?

[@oscarmasaka1790]

I cant locate the file in fastboot

[@Lunaraz1]

Guys i want real reviews and not bot\alt accs

[@ExplainingAndroid]

real reviews about what

[@Lunaraz1]

If this video contains ratted/unpopular apps @@ExplainingAndroid

[@franchevicinichita1489]

Firmware updater

[@ANILFFYTCM]

How to unlock bootloader poco m3

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help solve this particular issue, but if you're wanting 1-to-1 dedicated support then I will need you to join the Direct Support tier of the KZbin membership system - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join After that, you can use the Support Thread I created (which helps me to follow up along the way) and it will allow me to dedicate some time and attempt to work through the issue with you

[@sultantechnologies1582]

Do I need to unlock bootloader on my Redmi Note 12 4G?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes, the bootloader must be unlocked for you to root the device properly

[@TheNathanNS]

"Flashing is not allowed in Lock State" yay, love it when I follow a tutorial to the exact millisecond only to get an error for no damn reason

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I'm sorry you ran into this issue, but in the video description I mention "NOTE - An Unlocked Bootloader is REQUIRED to flash the patched file shown in this video." I also link to the bootloader unlock tutorial I made for this phone. you are correct in that I didn't mention it in the video itself. I do apologize for that

[@TheNathanNS]

@@ExplainingAndroid Nah, ain't your fault, I apologise if I came off snarky, it's just incredibly frustrating in general to follow any tutorial to have one error in the way that adds on another 30 mins to whatever you're trying to do.

[@Gimbez]

hi Nathan

[@God-kx7fe]

I get this error: fastboot : The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1 + fastboot flash boot .\magisk_patched-26300_s2ff7.img + ~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (fastboot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

[@jeromeding311]

use ./fastboot !