How to root Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime without flashing custom recovery

In this article, I am going to explain rooting procedure of your MI REDMI 2 PRIME. Applies to redmi 2 also. Jump to Requirements -> Downloads -> Pre Root Checks -> Root Procedure

Requirements:

• ADB and Fastboot
• TWRP Recovery Image
• SuperSU update package
• USB connection with android debugging
• and of course all drivers installed.

Downloads from shared folder contain:

1. adb and fastboot drivers as adb.zip
2. twrp recovery image as twrp.zip
3. SuperSU update package as UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

Final folder view looks like:

Pre – Root Checks

1. USB Debugging is on. If not, go to developer settings and then turn “Device’s USB Debugging” On
2. Device drivers are configured correctly and your system detects the device. If not, install MI PC SUITE and restart your system.
   
3. ADB recognizes your phone as an active device with some random name. If not, kill adb server and then check again

 

Procedure to root Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

1. Copy SuperSU update package (.zip) to your device and remember the location.
   
2. Check ADB connection using command – adb devices . If this command shows an attached device as above, use command adb reboot bootloader to restart phone in fastboot mode
   
3. Enter command fastboot boot twrp.img. twrp.img is the name of your recovery file which is in the same folder as adb.exe and fastboot.exe
4. You’ll see the phone booting to recovery mode using TWRP recovery. Select install option to flash supersu package
5. Choose that zip file to be flashed in the file explorer. Tap on “Select Storage” to browse SD card or Internal Memory
6. Swipe the big dot below to install the package
7. Reboot system to finish. No need to wipe cache
8. Done! Simply use any root app to check your phone is rooted.

   successfully rooted redmi prime

 

Fully tested root procedure for Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime running MIUI version 6.7.1 (Model HM2LTE-IN)