How to Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP Recovery and Root Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

Root and TWRP Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

To root on your Android device you need to install TWRP recovery first.

Because TWRP recovery provides the option to install ZIP files that are usually used for root.

In addition, to keep things undesirable. You can also use TWRP to backup and restore on Android system files. And now we will explain in detail how to install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

To install TWRP recovery we need a computer, ADB, and fastboot.

Now we start how to install TWRP Recovery on Android device Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Please complete all prerequisite files to install TWRP below.

TWRP Recovery and Root Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Prerequisite.

1. Always make a full backup before install TWRP, in order to avoid data loss.
2. Then, enable USB debugging on yourXiaomi Mi Mix 2.
• How to enable USB debugging on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
• Power ON the device.
• Connect your phone to the computer via USB cable
• Tap Settings.
• Tap About Phone.
• Tap 7 times on MIUI Versions
  (until you see pop up message no need,
  

  you are already a developer)
• Back to Settings
• Tap Additional Settings
• Tap Developer Options
  - here you can enable OEM Unlock & Enable USB Debugging.
3. Make sure the bootloader is unlocked. how to Unlock Bootloader
   Xiaomi Mi Max 2? see the tutorial below (Unlock Mi Phone)
4. You need to install MiFlash Unlock Tool on the computer. If not yet, you can download the MiFlash and then installed on the computer. If you got an error when running the program windows, please see more instruction on how to get Mi Unlock tool below.
5. TWRP recovery Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (xiaomi-mi-mix-2-chiron-twrp.img rename it to
   twrp.img)
6. Download ADB (adb-setup-1.4.3.exe) 
7. Download Magisk Zip file Xiaomi Mi M1x 2.- For Root

Step #1.

Enter Fastboot Mode Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

1. Power off your Android phone
2. Once your Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 completely Powers off, then enter your device into
   fastboot mode.
• How to boot Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 into fastboot Mode?
• Press and hold the
  Power button
  

  + Volume down
  

  button at the same time.
• Release all button when your phone enters fastboot mode.
• You will see the following picture on your phone.



twrp and root mi mix 2

3. Then, connect your phone to the computer using the USB cable.
4. Now, the computer will automatically install the driver for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

Step #2.

How to Download Official Mi Unlock Tool.

1. Go to the following website. https://unlock.update.miui.com
2. Then click Unlock Now button.
3. Then fill all available form on the site. This form contains the following data.
• Input your name
• Input your countries
• Input your phone number
• Then type the real reason for unlocking in English.
• Type security text
• Then tick I confirm that I have read and accepted the unlocking Disclaimer.
• Now click Apply Now.
4. You will get a message on your phone according to the phone number you have entered above.
5. Now, click Next.
6. You need to wait for the review. After your applications approved, you will get an SMS notification on your cell phone. (it will take 6 to 10 day )
7. Once you get the notification, back to the website and download Mi Unlock tool.
8. Once you get the SMS, you can directly go to the following URL to download Mi Unlock tool.
• http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
9. Now, install Mi Unlock tool on the computer.

Step #3.

How to Unlock Bootloader Using Mi Unlock Tool.

1. Check your
   Mi Unlock Status
   

   on your Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.
• How to check Mi Unlock Status on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2?
• Make sure developer Options is activated, see how to enable developer options above.
• Goto Settings.
• tap Additional Settings.
• tap developer Options
• Then tap Mi Unlock Status - if you see the message that says This device is locked the phone is secured then you need to unlock Mi device.
2. How to unlock Mi device?
• Now, launch the Miflash Unlock tool on the computer. You need to log in with a verified account when you unlock the bootloader.
• Make sure your
  Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 also Log in
  

  with
  

  the same account.
• Once you have successfully Login to Miflash Unlock tool, now click Unlock button.



root mimix 2

• Just wait for the process until done. and the Miflash Unlock say Unlocked Successfully.



root mi mix 2

• Now, click reboot phone button.
• Once your Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 boot up again, you can back to step 1 above to check Mi Unlock Status.

Step #4.

Install / Flash TWRP Recovery Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

1. Make sure your Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 in fastboot mode and connected to the computer via USB cable.
2. Now, double-click
   adb-setup-1.4.3.exe
   

   to launch ADB installer.
3. At the command prompt press Y then hit enter
4. Then continue with the installation dialogue box.
5. Once ADB and fastboot already installed, now go to C:\ADB
6. Move or copy TWRP recovery (twrp.img) to the ADB folder
7. From the platform tool folder, open CMD window How to do it?
• Press and hold shift button, then right-click your mouse
• Now, select Open command window here
8. From the command prompt window, type the following command and press enter.

• fastboot devices

9. Once your device listed, now type the following command and hit enter.

• fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

10. Then, type the following command again and hit enter. (this command is used to enter TWRP recovery via fastboot command)

• fastboot boot twrp.img

11. This command will force your device into the TWRP recovery menu.

Step #5.

How to Root Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

1. Once step 6 above done, now we can continue proceeding root Mi Max 2.
2. Move or copy (Magisk)
   to the Phone storage or SD Card. Use the USB cable to transfer it from the computer to your Mi Max 2.
3. Power off the phone.
4. Then, enter your phone into TWRP recovery.
5. From the TWRP main menu, tap Install.
6. Then, browse the file which has been copied before.
7. Tap the file (Magisk) and then swipe to start to install the file.
8. Once it finished. Tap back.
9. Then reboot your phone.

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