How To Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]
Xiaomi finally launched the new successor of Redmi Note 8 and 8 Pro with the 9th generation called Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max in India. Well,...
Abd Razaaq
Last updated on October 3, 2021
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Xiaomi finally launched the new successor of Redmi Note 8 and 8 Pro with the 9th generation called Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max in India. Well, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is the new iteration to compete against Xiaomi’s own sub-brand Poco X2 and Realme’s Realme 6 Pro. The device is now available from Amazon India, Mi online store and Mi Home store to buy.
If you’re an advanced user who does customizations, flashing files, etc on an Android device and using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphone or planning to buy it, this guide is for you. Here in this article, we will share with you Easy Method To Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]. We will use the Magisk by patching the stock boot image file and flashing to the device boot partition.
You will require to download the patched image file from Magisk Manager and flash it. For doing this, your device bootloader should be unlocked. By rooting your handset, you will get a superuser or administrator access to your system. Therefore, you can easily customize, change or edit system files according to your preference. Let’s take a closer look at Rooting access.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Device Overview
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a glass body design and has a punch-hole display with the same 6.67-inch display and FHD+ resolution and features a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back and a brightness of 450 nits which sounds excellent. Technically speaking, we didn’t find any difference in both the displays of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max. The main difference lies in the camera department and the storage and RAM options. This device also features a quad camera setup. The primary is a 64MP sensor, and there is an ultra-wide 8MP sensor, a 5MP sensor for macro shots. It also supports 4K video recording. The camera on the front is 32MP.
The battery is of 5020mah here and supports fast charging and gets an inbox fast charger of 18W. The RAM options here have increased by an 8GB variant, and the storage remains the same. This device has the same processor as the smaller sibling the 720G clocked at 2.3Ghz, which handles every task thrown with ease. Also, this device has all the required sensors and fingerprint scanner as well, although both the phones are the same in their specification chart on paper, at least.
What is Rooting?
Rooting for Android means similar to the jailbreaking the device to get access to the root directory of your android mobile. It will give you the superuser access as an administrator to use your device over an Android subsystem and system apps.
Though sometimes improper rooting may brick your device or void your device warranty as well (if applicable). But it will give you some unleash power and access to change or edit the system settings, themes, icons, install other mod files, etc.
Advantages of Rooting:
You can get access to all files on your Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
You can increase the performance of your device by overclocking.
By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking device.
Uninstall Bloatware on Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
You can block Ads on any applications.
By Rooting Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
You can install the Xposed Framework and Xposed module support.
Steps To Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max via Magisk
First of all, you should unlock the bootloader on Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Then you can continue with the next steps.
Unlocking the device bootloader and installing root will void your phone warranty (if applicable). The process also will wipe out all the internal data. Therefore, take a complete backup of device data at first before doing anything. GetDroidTips will not responsible for any kind of boot loops or crashes or any damage to your devices while/after following this guide. Do it at your own risk.
Please Note:
After Rooting, it may void the warranty of your phone.
Once you have downloaded the exact firmware file based on your device model number, you can extract the boot.img file to patch it via Magisk manager app.
1. How to Extract and Patch Boot Image using Magisk?
First of all, download and extract the ROM to your PC.
Attach your device via USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage
Launch Magisk Manager. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select INSTALL and choose install again.
Tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.
Navigate to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image that you transferred earlier.
Wait for a couple of seconds. Magisk will start patching the boot image.
Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and replace it in the ADB fastboot extracted ROM folder on your PC.
Now you can follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.
2. How To Install the Patched Boot Image on Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Follow the given link to install Patched Boot Image on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
We assume that you have already downloaded the ADB & Fastboot tool from the link given above.
Now, extract the ADB fastboot tool, then move the patched boot image to the same folder.
Hold the Shift key and right-click on the mouse to open the command window/PowerShell.
Next, enter the following command:
Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
For devices with A/B partition system, use the following commands:
To verify that you have a systemless root, check the top of the screen and if you see all options with Green Tick which means you have successfully rooted and bypassed SafteyNet.
That’s all folks! If we helped you in rooting your Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, then we’re glad we could be of use. If you have any queries regarding the guide, then let us know down below, we’d be happy to assist you!
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