How to Install TWRP and ROOT Xiaomi Mi 6x

TWRP Download for Mi 6x and Rooting Guide

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  • September 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM #38525
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    TWRP for Mi 6x (wayne) is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for Mi 6x and ROOT Mi 6x (using TWRP recovery).

    The TWRP download for Mi 6x is brought to you by developer(s) AnkitGourav and one more build is by Xiaomi.eu

    After rooting you can install many android mods such as Google Camera APK, enable navigation gesture, enable face unlock, viper4android etc. and many more.

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR Mi 6x. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    INSTALLING THE TWRP FOR Mi 6x NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON Mi 6x.
    DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED.
    ROOTING Mi 6x MAY BRICK THE PHONE.
    MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ROOTING BEFORE YOU PROCEED FURTHER.
    Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.

    You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

    How to Install TWRP and ROOT Xiaomi Mi 6x

    DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Mi 6x, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

     

    STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Mi 6x:

     

    1. Connect the Mi 6x to the PC using the USB cable and install required USB driver
    2. Install 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows or Linux or MAC as per the PC you have
    3. Unlock bootloader of Mi 6x
    4. Then, on your PC, go to the directory where you have downloaded the TWRP for Mi 6x and then open the command console or terminal on this directory on your PC.- To open a command window on Windows OS in the current directory, press shift + Right Click anywhere on Windows explorer, or some folder. Then on the menu opened, just press the “w” key on the keyboard or select “Open command window here” to open a command window.
    5. Now connect your phone to the PC using a USB cable, if not connected yet.
    6. Enter the following command on the opened command window:
      adb reboot bootloader

      to put your phone into bootloader mode where you can flash/install TWRP for Mi 6x.
      If your phone asks for permission; such as “Allow USB debugging” then just tap on OK to proceed.

    7. Now when your phone is on the bootloader mode just execute the following command on the console:
      fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.x.x-xxx.img

      While executing this command make sure to replace the twrp-3.2.x.x-xxx.img with the actual filename of the TWRP for Mi 6x

    8. Wait for the fastboot command to install the TWRP for Mi 6x.
      Once it is done, execute the below command:

      fastboot reboot recovery

      on the command console to start the phone in TWRP recovery mode.

    That’s all. You should have the TWRP installed on your Mi 6x. You may now want to ROOT Mi 6x or may want to install some custom ROM or want to explore what else can you do with this TWRP? Head over to the following section to know more.

    What to do after you install TWRP for Mi 6x:

    • You can enable Mi 6x ROOT access
    • You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Mi 6x
    • You can install some of the mods available for Mi 6x

    Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Mi 6x.
    TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

    Now, if you want to ROOT Mi 6x then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR LINKS FOR ROOTING Mi 6x:

    • Make sure you have already unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP for Mi 6x
      – Well, this is a very important aspect to enable ROOT for Mi 6x. The SuperSU zip file is developed in a way to be installed via a TWRP recovery or other custom recovery. Stock recovery may not be able install this SuperSU or Magisk ROOT on Mi 6x.
    • Download the latest SuprSU ROOT for Mi 6x or one of the following:

     

    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    • The Mi 6x will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
    • SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
    • The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.

     

    Step-by-Step guide on how to ROOT Mi 6x using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

     

    1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to Mi 6x. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
    2. Now restart the Mi 6x to boot into TWRP recovery.
    3. Then, Select the Install from TWRP home screen, then select the SuperSU ROOT zip file from the file browser.
    4. Flash or install the SuperSU or Magisk zip file for Mi 6x, by Sliding the Swipe to Confirm Flash on TWRP screen.
    5. Wait for TWRP to flash the SuperSU or the Magisk. Once the flashing is done just reboot your device.
    6. Profit!!! You should now have a Mi 6x ROOT enabled phone.

    How to check if ROOT is enabled on Mi 6x or NOT?

    Install the ROOT checker app from the Play Store and verify if your phone is ROOTED or not.

    Here is a screenshot how to flash the SuperSU ROOT for Mi 6x via TWRP:

    Flash SuperSU ROOT for Mi 6x via TWRP

    If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Mi 6x or to following the Mi 6x rooting guide then, you can login and reply here. Either me or some other user on this forum will rwayne back to your query as soon as possible.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Mi 6x (wayne) forum For other Android Custom ROMs, Lineage OS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.

     

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