Redmi Android 14 init_boot.img (GKI 2.0)

How to root the Redmi Note 14, 14 Pro & Note 14 Pro+ 5G with Magisk

Rooting guide for Redmi Note 14 5G, Note 14 Pro, and Note 14 Pro+ 5G on HyperOS. Highlights critical SoC differences between Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (init_boot.img) and MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra (boot.img) variants.

At a glance

Device family	Redmi Note 14, 14 Pro & Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Launch software	Android 14 (Upgradeable to Android 15 & 16)
Chipset	Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (Pro+) / Dimensity 7300-Ultra (Pro) / Dimensity 7025-Ultra (Base) \| HyperOS
Root partition	`init_boot.img (Qualcomm Pro+) / boot.img (Dimensity Pro / Base variants - verify exact SoC before patching!)`
Firmware format	Official Fastboot TGZ ROM matching exact regional model code (Global, India, EEA, China)
Bootloader unlock	Mi Account binding in Settings > Developer Options > Mi Unlock Status + Mi Unlock Tool on Windows (168-hour countdown).
Warranty / security impact	Unlocking 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

Step 1. Download the stock firmware or factory image that matches your exact build (Official Fastboot TGZ ROM matching exact regional model code (Global, India, EEA, China)).
Step 2. Extract init_boot.img from the package.
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.
Step 4. Copy the patched image back to your computer.
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 -> `fastboot flash init_boot stock_init_boot.img` (or `fastboot flash boot stock_boot.img`).

More options: fix a Magisk bootloop.

Keeping root across updates

HyperOS OTA -> Magisk Inactive Slot installation -> Reboot.

See the OTA survival guide for the full procedure.

Redmi rooting hub

Hub

All Redmi 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.