Redmi / Xiaomi Android 14 init_boot.img (GKI 2.0)

How to root the Redmi K70 Pro, K70, K70 Ultra & K60 Series with Magisk

Flagship HyperOS rooting tutorial for Redmi K70 Pro, K70 Ultra, and K60. Details Dimensity 9300+ and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 kernel ramdisk patching and performance governors.

At a glance

Device familyRedmi K70 Pro, K70, K70 Ultra & K60 Series
Launch softwareAndroid 14 (HyperOS Flagship Edition)
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 / Dimensity 9300+ / Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Root partitioninit_boot.img
Firmware formatFastboot ROM (.tgz)
Bootloader unlockMi Unlock Tool Level 5 HyperOS Unlock
Warranty / security impactUnlocking the bootloader wipes user data and may disable some hardware-backed features. It can usually be re-locked and re-flashed to stock.

Rooting method

  1. Step 1. Download the stock firmware or factory image that matches your exact build (Fastboot ROM (.tgz)).
  2. Step 2. Extract init_boot.img from the package.
  3. Step 3. Copy init_boot.img to the phone, open the Magisk app, tap Install → Select and Patch a File and choose it. Magisk writes magisk_patched.img to your Download folder.
  4. Step 4. Copy the patched image back to your computer.
  5. Step 5. Reboot to the bootloader and flash it, then reboot the device.
Flash command
fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img fastboot reboot

For the full workflow and prerequisites, see the installation guide and boot image patching guide.

If the device bootloops

Recovery

Fastboot Mode -> Flash Stock init_boot

More options: fix a Magisk bootloop.

Keeping root across updates

Magisk Inactive Slot OTA Installation

See the OTA survival guide for the full procedure.

Related

Redmi / Xiaomi rooting hub

Hub

All Redmi / Xiaomi models covered on this site.

Play Integrity Fix

Module

Restore device integrity for Google Wallet and banking apps after rooting.

Shamiko

Module

Hide root from apps that perform detection checks.

Root method checker

Tool

Confirm which partition to patch and generate the flash command.
Independently written from public upstream documentation. Verify every command against the official Magisk documentation and your exact device firmware before flashing. Not affiliated with the Magisk project.