How to Install TWRP Recovery on Redmi Note 9 5G and Root it

In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the back. This includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, a second 8MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 lens, and a third 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens. Coming to the front, we get to see a 13MP primary camera in a hole punch design on the top left corner of the screen.

Connectivity options for the phone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g, GPS, Bluetooth v5.10, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G, 4G, and 5G. We also get all the basic sensors like the accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. Powering all of this is a 5000 mAh battery that supports proprietary fast charging out of the box. The Redmi Note 9 5G is released in four color options: Cloud Ink Grey, Flowing Shadow Purple, and Outside the Castle Peak.

TWRP Recovery and its Advantages

Team Win Recovery Project is an open-source software custom recovery image for Android-based devices. It provides a touchscreen-enabled interface that allows users to install third-party firmware and back up the current system which is functions often unsupported by stock recovery images. – WikiPedia

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G (cannon)

Before going to the TWRP installation process, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.

Pre-Requirements:

• The file and guide are supported for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G (cannon) model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G bootloader should be unlocked.
• A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required for this process.
• Make sure to take a Full Backup of Device Data (No Root).
• Charge your device battery to full.
• Download All Required Files:
  • No Verity Opt Encrypt and VBMeta.img
  • Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
  • Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
  • USB Drivers: Xiaomi USB Drivers | Qualcomm
  • Download ADB and Fastboot and install them on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

Method: ADB and Fastboot Tool

After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.

• First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
• Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number for seven times to enable Developer options mode.
• Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
• Next, open the ADB & Fastboot folder on your computer. Then press and hold the Shift key and right mouse click to open the command window.
• Turn off your device > Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds to enter into Fastboot mode.
• Connect your device with the PC via a USB cable and type the following code on the command windows and hit enter:

adb reboot bootloader

• Now, your device is connected successfully as a fastboot device.
• Type the following command and hit enter to check the fastboot device connected or not:

fastboot devices

• Now, in order to install TWRP Recovery on your phone, type the following command and press enter:

fastboot flash recovery twrpname.img

• To just boot, you can use the command fastboot boot twrpname.img
• That’s it. You’ve successfully installed the TWRP Recovery on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G device. Now, you have to flash the Root.

What is Root?

Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.

With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. Improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.

The advantage of Rooting:

• You can get access to all files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
• You can increase the performance of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G by overclocking.
• By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G.
• Uninstall Bloatware on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G.
• You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.

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• By Rooting Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
• You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.

Steps to Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G

Guide to Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G via SuperSU

Guide to Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G via Magisk

We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.