Root Xiaomi Mi 8/SE/Lite Pie 9.0 using TWRP and Install Magisk

Xiaomi Mi 8 mobile has a lot of variants like Lite, SE and Explorer Edition. Considering hardware, It is a great device. Based on the options, RAM may vary. In Lite version instead of Snapdragon 845, they used Snapdragon 660. Beyond hardware, If you hate MIUI, you can Install Custom ROM like Pixel Experience, You can expect some Performance improvement in UI. If you are a regular user, and you don’t have any uncomfortable with MIUI, You don’t need root to disable the Ads. At the end of this tutorial, I attached a link to Disable Ads without Root. If you are a developer and have some experience with the Rooting, you can follow below guide to achieve root on your mobile.

Why should you Root Xiaomi Mi 8/SE/Lite?

You should have a proper reason, and you know what you are doing. Yes, with a Minimum of 6/8 GB RAM and Snapdragon 660 processor (Lite Version) and Snapdragon 845 processor, You can use this mobile without root for 2-3 Years If you use correctly. Don’t root because everybody is saying when root your mobile it can become the fastest car in the world. No. Rooting is to extract some performance from the device. But, you already have Powerful specs and software. So, If you are addicted to some root apps, you can root. But, if you want to test, I won’t recommend it.

How to Root Xiaomi Mi 8/SE/Lite Pie 9.0

Xiaomi Mi 8 International Variants comes with a flexible bootloader other than some locked devices. Example- In Samsung, Verizon mobiles come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on your devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Mi 8. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your Xiaomi Mi 8 to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.

Things to check out for;

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, full data loss process (save them on external storage).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock, and Enable the ‘Advanced Reboot.’ There is no complicated process in Xiaomi Mi 8.

• Also, download the ADB drivers. Install It on your PC.

• Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.

• Download and save the TWRP File in your Internal Memory and rename it to recovery.img.
• twrp-3.3.1-0-dipper.img (Xiaomi Mi 8)

• Special Edition (SE)

• Lite

• Download Disable Force Encryption Treble and Save it on your mobile.

Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot

• Go to the official Mi Bootloader Unlock website and log in with your Mi Account.

• Enter your Mobile details like phone number, IMEI, reason. You will get the confirmation code on your mobile. Enter the confirmation code on the Mi website and request for unlocking. You will receive a confirmation mail after the approval in 2-10 Days.

• Install the Mi Flash Tool in the received mail. Log in with your Same Mi Account, which used to get the Software.

• Switch off your device. Connect your mobile to PC. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this; Press and hold down the Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time for some time. It will boot your mobile into Fastboot mode.

• After you successfully boot into Fastboot mode, Select Unlock. It will take 2-3 minutes to finish the process. After the successful process completion, Reboot your mobile.

• Check again enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock and Enable the “Advanced Reboot.” Sometimes they disabled them self after the boot.

Flash TWRP

• Switch off your device. Connect your mobile to PC. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this; Press and hold down the Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time for some time. It will boot your mobile into Fastboot mode.

• Now, connect the Xiaomi Mi 8 mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the fastboot on your computer. Open a Command prompt on your PC and type below command.

• fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

• Don’t boot into Normal OS. Type the below command to Boot into TWRP.
• fastboot boot recovery.img

• After the process complete, It will boot into the temporary TWRP. Don’t Boot into standard OS until we flash magisk.

Install Magisk and Disable Force Encryption Treble in your Xiaomi Mi 8 using TWRP

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Disable Force Encryption Treble.Zip.

• After the Installation Again navigates to Home and Select Install.

• Select Magisk.Zip. After the successful installation, Reboot your mobile.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this blog. A Computer Science Engineer by qualification, he is an experienced Android Developer and a professional blogger with over 10 years of industry expertise. He has completed multiple courses under the Google News Initiative, further strengthening his skills in digital journalism and content accuracy. Selva also runs Android Infotech, a widely recognized platform known for providing in-depth, solution-oriented articles that help users around the globe resolve their Android-related issues.