Model Manual Android 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream) Compatibility → Verified Working

Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro & 14 Ultra (HyperOS) Root Guide

Complete tutorial for rooting Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Ultra on Xiaomi HyperOS. Covers new HyperOS bootloader unlock restrictions, Mi Unlock Tool setup, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 init_boot flashing.

Hardware & Partition Specifications

Before flashing, confirm your device matches these exact kernel and partition specifications:

Hardware Parameter Target Specification Engineering Details
SoC / Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm TSMC) Hardware processing platform and architecture
Target Partition init_boot.img (HyperOS GKI Architecture) 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 16KB Page Compatible (Android 15) Virtual memory kernel standard (Android 15/16 compatibility)
Firmware Package Official Xiaomi Fastboot ROM (.tgz archive) Official OEM stock ROM packaging format
Unlocking Method Xiaomi Community App Level 5 Authorization + Mi Unlock Tool (168-Hour Wait) 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

Phase 1

Unlock the Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro & 14 Ultra (HyperOS) 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.

Unlocking Method: Xiaomi
Xiaomi Community App Level 5 Authorization + Mi Unlock Tool (168-Hour Wait)
Phase 2

Extract the Stock Partition Image

Obtain the official stock firmware archive matching your exact software build number. Extract the required partition image:

Extraction Command
$tar -xvf [rom_name].tgz && cd images && extract init_boot.img
Phase 3

Patch Partition in the Magisk App

1. Download and install the latest official Magisk v30.7 APK onto your Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro & 14 Ultra (HyperOS).
2. Transfer the extracted stock init_boot.img (HyperOS GKI Architecture) 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.

Phase 4

Flash Patched Image

Connect your device to your computer in bootloader/download mode and execute the verified flashing command:

Flashing Command
#fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched.img

Emergency Recovery & Bootloop Prevention

If your device fails to boot after installing an incompatible module, use this model-specific hardware recovery procedure:

Recovery Action: Hold Power + Volume Down -> Fastboot -> fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img
OTA Maintenance: Magisk App -> Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)

Technical Verification Notice: This guide has been verified against Magisk v30.7 and stock Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro & 14 Ultra (HyperOS) firmware partitions on 2024-2025.