Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13 & Note 12 Series Root Guide
Rooting tutorial for Redmi Note 13 Pro+, Redmi Note 13 5G, and Redmi Note 12 series. Explains Dimensity 7200-Ultra and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Fastboot flashing and SafetyNet bypass.
Hardware & Partition Specifications
Before flashing, confirm your device matches these exact kernel and partition specifications:
| Hardware Parameter | Target Specification | Engineering Details |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra / Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 / Dimensity 1080 |
Hardware processing platform and architecture |
| Target Partition | init_boot.img (Note 13) / boot.img (Note 12) | The exact partition image that must be patched in Magisk |
| OS Compatibility Layer | Android 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream) Layer → | Kernel specifications, SEPolicy patching & 16KB memory page rules |
| RAM Page Alignment | 4KB Page Standard |
Virtual memory kernel standard (Android 15/16 compatibility) |
| Firmware Package | Official Fastboot ROM (.tgz archive) |
Official OEM stock ROM packaging format |
| Unlocking Method | Mi Unlock Tool with Mi Account bind |
Bootloader unlocking requirement and tool |
| AVB / dm-verity | Standard AVB 2.0 (No vbmeta patch needed) | Android Verified Boot verification enforcement |
Step-by-Step Rooting Procedure
Unlock the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13 & Note 12 Series Bootloader
Enable Developer Options by tapping Build Number 7 times in Settings → About Phone. Navigate to Settings → System → Developer Options and toggle on OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging.
Mi Unlock Tool with Mi Account bind
Extract the Stock Partition Image
Obtain the official stock firmware archive matching your exact software build number. Extract the required partition image:
Patch Partition in the Magisk App
1. Download and install the latest official Magisk v30.7 APK onto your Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13 & Note 12 Series.
2. Transfer the extracted stock init_boot.img (Note 13) / boot.img (Note 12) to your device's Download folder.
3. Open Magisk, tap Install on the top card, and choose Select and Patch a File.
4. Select your file. Magisk will patch the ramdisk and output magisk_patched_[random].img to your Download directory.
5. Transfer the patched image back to your PC via USB.
Flash Patched Image
Connect your device to your computer in bootloader/download mode and execute the verified flashing command:
Emergency Recovery & Bootloop Prevention
If your device fails to boot after installing an incompatible module, use this model-specific hardware recovery procedure:
Recovery Action: Fastboot Mode -> Flash stock init_boot/boot
OTA Maintenance: Magisk Inactive Slot OTA Installation
Related Guides & Next Steps
Continue setting up your rooted Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13 & Note 12 Series with essential modules and protection:
Android 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream) Layer
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Redmi / Xiaomi Rooting Hub
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Play Integrity Fix (PIF)
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Fix Magisk Bootloops
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