Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro & 15 Ultra (HyperOS 2.0) Root Guide
Step-by-step Fastboot rooting guide for Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra on HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15). Covers Snapdragon 8 Elite init_boot extraction from Fastboot TGZ packages, the HyperOS 2.0 Xiaomi Community bootloader unlock authorization process, and vbmeta verification bypass.
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 Elite (3nm, Oryon CPU, Adreno 830 GPU) | HyperOS 2.0 on Android 15 |
Hardware processing platform and architecture |
| Target Partition | init_boot.img (GKI Architecture - Extracted from official Fastboot TGZ ROM) | The exact partition image that must be patched in Magisk |
| OS Compatibility Layer | Android 16 (Baklava / QPR2) Layer → | Kernel specifications, SEPolicy patching & 16KB memory page rules |
| RAM Page Alignment | 4KB / 16KB Page Aligned (Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 Kernel architecture) |
Virtual memory kernel standard (Android 15/16 compatibility) |
| Firmware Package | Official Xiaomi Fastboot TGZ Archive (e.g. dada_global_images_*.tgz / haotian_images_*.tgz) |
Official OEM stock ROM packaging format |
| Unlocking Method | Xiaomi Community App Unlock Permission Request (Account must be 30+ days active; daily quota releases at 00:00 GMT+8) + Mi Unlock Tool on PC (72-168 hour standard waiting timer). |
Bootloader unlocking requirement and tool |
| AVB / dm-verity | Requires vbmeta patch | Android Verified Boot verification enforcement |
Step-by-Step Rooting Procedure
Unlock the Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro & 15 Ultra (HyperOS 2.0) 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.
Xiaomi Community App Unlock Permission Request (Account must be 30+ days active; daily quota releases at 00:00 GMT+8) + Mi Unlock Tool on PC (72-168 hour standard waiting timer).
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 Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro & 15 Ultra (HyperOS 2.0).
2. Transfer the extracted stock init_boot.img (GKI Architecture - Extracted from official Fastboot TGZ ROM) 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: Hold Power + Volume Down -> Fastboot Mode -> `fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img` (stock init_boot from TGZ package).
OTA Maintenance: After HyperOS OTA: extract init_boot.img from updated Fastboot TGZ -> patch in Magisk -> flash via Fastboot. Or use Magisk Inactive Slot before reboot.
Related Guides & Next Steps
Continue setting up your rooted Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro & 15 Ultra (HyperOS 2.0) with essential modules and protection:
Android 16 (Baklava / QPR2) Layer
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