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Root Redmi 6 PRO via SuperSU & Magisk + Two More METHODS!

In this article, I will show you how to root Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO smartphone. And with easy step by step instruction guide on how to successfully root. So, let’s straight away dive into the tutorial guide. Stay until the end.


What do you mean by Root?

Root or Rooting a device, simply means that you are now able to take full control of your Android device. After rooting, the smartphone has the ability to customize beyond limits. So, there are quite a few benefits of rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO. So, let us see what are those benefits.

What are the Advantages or Benefits of Rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO?

Well, here are some of the Pros of rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO Android device:

  1. First of all, the user takes the control of the phone.
  2. And also customize the user interface and control the frequency of the CPU as well as GPU.
  3. There are also different available Mods that can be downloadable for free.
  4. You can also, Install Custom Roms on the phone.
  5. In conclusion, you can customize the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO Android phone beyond limits.

So above were some of the key benefits of rooting your Android smartphone. But is it all good? NO. Below are some of the cons or disadvantages of rooting the phone.

What are the CONS of Rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO?

Now let’s see some of the cons of rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO Android smartphone:

  1. Firstly, the warranty is void after rooting the device.
  2. And your phone could be completely dead and not usable anymore. (If anything goes wrong)
  3. Also, performance issue may arrive due to lack of optimization for the particular model.

So now that you have seen Pros and Cons of rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO, Let’s see step by step tutorial on how to root the phone.

About Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro smartphone.

  • Firstly, it has 5.84 inches IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 by 1520 pixels. A total of pixels per inch.
  • And Motorola Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro also comes with Android 8.1 OREO.
  • And under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has a Snapdragon 625 chipset.
  • The Phone also comes with 4GB/3GB/2GB Ram and 64GB/32GB/16GB Storage. 
  • Furthermore, the camera sensor on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro- 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and 8 MP front shooter.
  • Finally, the battery on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is a non-removable 4000 mAh.

Also, Read – Various Problems & Issues on the phone & How to Fix Them. Tips & Tricks

How to Root Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO?

IMPORTANT Points before rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO:

  • First, charge your phone Fully. (to avoid interruption)
  • And make sure to unlock the bootloader before rooting. If not see this simple guide on Unlock Bootloader.
  • Before rooting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO, do install TWRP Recovery or install CWM recovery on the phone. (IMP STEP) Though methods are mentioned below that require no Recovery.
  • This guide is only to root Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO Android smartphone.

Root Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO

Let’s Root Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO Android Phone: METHOD 1

  • In this method, we will flash a zip file from TWRP or CWM recovery. So, make sure to install the custom recovery on your phone. (Links are above in the topic IMPORTANT POINTS before rooting)
  • First of all, download Super SU Zip file and save it to internal or external storage of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO.
  • And now boot into TWRP Recovery or CWM recovery.
  • Next, you will see some options, Tap on INSTALL or FLASH. Select the SuperSU file from the storage.
  • Click on confirm Flash or Swipe to flash.
  • That’s it after the process is successful, tap on reboot option. Now the phone will reboot.
  • Congratulations, you have rooted the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO. You will see SuperSu app in the apps menu.

NEXT – Install Custom ROM on this phone.

How to root the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO in a single click – Method 2

  • Firstly, You need to download an app KingRoot on your Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO.
  • And then Install the App on the phone. Also, enable unknown sources in the setting menu.
  • And now open the app in your smartphone and click on ” the large button – No Root Permission”.
  • Do not touch your screen while the process is going on.
  • That’s it, your Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO has root access now.
  • Try different method if the process fails to root your phone.

Related Article. Unroot the phone and Go back to stock ROM.

How to root your Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO with PC – Method 3

  • And charge the phone fully before proceeding.
  • And also enable USB DEBUGGING on the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO by going in the setting. To do that, Go to setting>Developer options>Enable USD Debugging.
  • Launch the application on your computer.
  • And plug your Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO to your pc via data cable provided by the manufacturer.
  • Now you need to click on One Click Android Root option.
  • Process for rooting the phone will start. And after few moments, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO will have root access.

Method 4: How to Root Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO with Magisk: Install Magisk

  • You need TWRP Recovery or CWM Recovery to root via this method.
  • And also download Magisk latest Zip File.
  • And now boot the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO into the Recovery mode.
  • Then go to Install > Select the Magisk Zip File > Swipe to Install.
  • That’s it the Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO has root access via Magisk installation.

So, that’s it for the step by step guide, I hope this article helped you in successfully rooting your Xiaomi Redmi 6 PRO. If you have any quires, do let me know in the comment section below.