[Root and Unlock Bootloader] Xiaomi Mi 4 Developer Edition Tutorial76

Xiaomi Mi 4 is a popular smartphone released in 2014. It is known for its powerful hardware and affordable price tag. However, it comes with a locked bootloader, which prevents users from installing custom ROMs and kernels. In this tutorial, we will show you how to root your Xiaomi Mi 4 and unlock its bootloader.

Prerequisites
Xiaomi Mi 4 with at least 50% battery life
PC with Windows, Mac, or Linux
USB cable
Mi Flash tool
TWRP recovery image
SuperSU ZIP file

Part 1: Unlocking the Bootloader

To unlock the bootloader, you need to follow these steps:
Enable USB debugging on your Mi 4 by going to Settings > Developer options (if Developer options is not visible, go to Settings > About phone and tap on Build number seven times).
Connect your Mi 4 to your PC via USB cable.
Download the Mi Flash tool and extract it to your PC.
Open Mi Flash tool and click on the "Unlock" button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the unlocking process.

Part 2: Rooting the Mi 4

Once the bootloader is unlocked, you can root your Mi 4 by following these steps:
Download the TWRP recovery image for your Mi 4 and copy it to your phone's storage.
Boot your Mi 4 into fastboot mode by pressing and holding the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
Connect your Mi 4 to your PC via USB cable.
Open a command prompt or terminal window on your PC.
Navigate to the directory where you extracted the Mi Flash tool.
Type the following command to flash TWRP recovery to your Mi 4:
```
fastboot flash recovery
```

Once TWRP is flashed, type the following command to reboot your Mi 4 into recovery mode:
```
fastboot reboot recovery
```

In TWRP recovery, tap on "Install" and navigate to the SuperSU ZIP file that you downloaded earlier.
Swipe to flash the SuperSU ZIP file.
Once SuperSU is flashed, reboot your Mi 4 by tapping on "Reboot" and then "System."

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now rooted your Xiaomi Mi 4 and unlocked its bootloader. This will allow you to install custom ROMs, kernels, and other mods on your device.

Additional Notes

Please note that rooting your device will void its warranty. Also, be sure to back up your data before following this tutorial, as rooting may erase all data on your device.

2024-12-21

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