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Home » Root » Root Xiaomi Redmi 6/6A Oreo 8.1 using TWRP and Install Magisk

Root Xiaomi Redmi 6/6A Oreo 8.1 using TWRP and Install Magisk

Last updated on May 27, 2019 By Selva Kumar A6 Comments

Most of the developers and regular users, use Custom Lite Weight ROM in their Xiaomi Redmi 6 and 6a mobiles. They are not satisfied with the MIUI OS. To flash the Custom ROM, you should root your device. Here below, we make a Complete tutorial to achieve root on your mobile. Before starting the process, I advise you to read the full process. Think twice; you need root or not. If you are a developer, you deal with some rooted devices, and you know how to fix if any issue arises. After root, your device will not receive the official OTA update; It will trigger security. You have to flash the firmware every time If you want to back to MIUI OS. Some users are annoyed with the Ads. If you are a one, At the end of this article, I mentioned to Block ads without Root.
Xiaomi Redmi 6a

Table of Contents

  • Why should you Root Xiaomi Redmi 6/6A?
  • How to Root Xiaomi Redmi 6 and 6A Oreo 8.1
    • Things to check out for;
    • Pre-Requirement Steps
    • Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot
    • Flash TWRP
    • Install Magisk and Disable Force Encryption Treble in your Xiaomi Redmi 6 using TWRP
  • What More?

Why should you Root Xiaomi Redmi 6/6A?

You should have a proper reason, and you know what you are doing. Yes, with a Minimum of 3/4 GB RAM and Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 processor, You can use this mobile without root for 2-3 Years If you use correctly. There are promised Pie 9.0 update for this mobile. 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 Redmi 6 and 6A Oreo 8.1

Xiaomi Redmi 6 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 Redmi 6. 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 Redmi 6 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

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  • 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 Redmi 6.

  • Also, download the ADB drivers. Install It in 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-cereus.img (Redmi 6)
  • twrp-3.3.1-0-cactus.img (Redmi 6a)
  • Download LazyFlasher and Save it in your mobile.

Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot

  • Go to 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 in Mi website and request for unlocking. You will receive a Confirmation mail after the approval in 2-10 Days.

Mi Flashtool Installation

 

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

Mi Flash Tool Unlock

  • 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.Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Fastboot

  • 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 Redmi 6 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 Redmi 6 using TWRP

Xiaomi Redmi 6 TWRP

  • Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
  • Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
  • Select LazyFlasher.zip.
  • After the Installation Again navigates to Home and Select Install.
  • Select Magisk.Zip. After the successful installation, Reboot your mobile.
  • You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications. Install Root checker to verify your Root Status.

What More?

Xiaomi Redmi 6 has a minimum of 4 GB RAM, and it is a Good Mid-end phone; There are Major regular updates and monthly updates, from Xiaomi for a long duration. If you compare it with Old devices, they still receiving updates. So, you know what you are doing and the real purpose, you can root your device. If you want to disable Ads, you can use other methods, which doesn’t require root. Xiaomi promised to optimize these Ads in the upcoming versions.

Source

Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.

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  1. jatinsays

    July 28, 2019 at 1:08 am

    Is this a proper way because some guides have one more step that you haven’t mention. fastboot format user data. What will be the impact of not doing this?

    Reply
  2. ANUPAM RAJsays

    August 9, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    HI PLZ REPLY URGENT..

    MY MOBILE REDMI 6 UPER DIYA HUA METHOD APPLY KIYA BUT WORK NAHI KIYA ..NORMAL BOOT ME HI MOBILE KHUL JA RHA HAI..TWRP INSTALL HO JA RHA HAI BUT SBHI METHOD APPLY KIYA UP+VOL US S BHI TWRP REVOERY NHI KHULA…PLZ HELPP

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      August 9, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Did you get Success Message in Fastboot? You should Flash the Magisk in the First boot, Or Else you will lose TWRP.

      Reply
  3. Mmd Fakhrisays

    September 23, 2019 at 11:30 am

    Hi
    This tutorial work on redmi 6a with Android 9????????????

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      September 23, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      This method works only up to Oreo. Pie versions have additional security measures. We have to use a different way.

      Reply
      • Mmd Fakhrisays

        September 28, 2019 at 9:19 am

        Tanks Mr ganesh
        I wait for it

        Reply

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