How to Flash TWRP Recovery and Root Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) - Guide.

Install TWRP and Root Redmi Y1 (Note 5A). Android's most popular recovery today is TWRP. TWRP is an open-source software used by most Android users to modify and repair the Android system. in addition, this recovery aims to reinstall the Android operating system. Even users can perform flash customized operating system or commonly called with custom ROM, Kernel, Add-Ons, (GAPPS), and other mods. Another function of TWRP is to backup and restore from system, dalvik cache, user data, cache, boot, to internal storage.And this guide will explain how to install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A). 

If you intend to root your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A), then after TWRP recovery installed you can continue flash SuperSU or magisk. even to bring up features on the phone that must be installed from TWRP. generally installation files are in ZIP format.

So if you plan on installing TWRP recovery you can read the following tutorial. This guide only work on Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) or known as with Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5a Prime.

TWRP and Root Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)

Prerequisite.

1. Always to take a backup your phone before proceeding.
2. Then, enable USB debugging on your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A).
   • How to enable USB debugging on Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)?
   • • Power On phone.
     • Connect your phone to the computer via USB cable
     • Tap Settings.
     • Tap About Phone.
     • Tap 7 times on MIUI Versions (until you see pop up message you are already a developer)
     • Back to Settings
     • Tap Additional Settings
     • Tap Developer Options - here you can enable OEM Unlock & Enable USB Debugging.
3. Make sure the bootloader is unlocked.
4. Make sure MiFlash Unlock Tool is already installed on the computer. If not yet, you can download the MiFlash and then installed on the computer. If you got an error when running the program windows, please see more instruction how to get Mi Unlock tool below.

   http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
   

5. TWRP recovery Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A). (twrp_jason.img) Rename it to (twrp.img)

   https://goo.gl/Dp3jXW
   

6. Download ADB (adb-setup-1.4.3.exe)

   https://goo.gl/CvRU8Y
   

7. Download SuperSu For Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A - For Root

   https://goo.gl/1Zw9dn
   

Step 1.

Enter Fastboot Mode Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Once your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) completely Powers off, then enter your device into fastboot mode.
   • How to boot Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) into fastboot Mode?
   • • Press and hold the Power button + Volume down button at the same time.
     • Release all button when your phone enters fastboot mode.
     • You will see the following picture on your phone.
       
3. Then, connect your phone to the computer using the USB cable.
4. Now, the computer will automatically install the driver for Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A).

Step 2.

How to Download Official Mi Unlock Tool.

1. Go to the following website. http://ift.tt/1U4zTT7
2. Then click Unlock Now button.
3. Then fill all available form on the site. This form contains the following data.
   • Input your name
   • Input your countries
   • Input your phone number
   • Then type the real reason for unlocking in English.
   • Type security text
   • Then tick I confirm that I have read and accepted the unlocking Disclaimer.
   • Now click Apply Now.
4. You will get a message on your phone according to the phone number you have entered above.
5. Now, click Next.
6. You need to wait for the review. After your applications approved, you will get an SMS notification on your cell phone. (it will take 6 to 10 day )
7. Once you get the notification, back to the website and download Mi Unlock tool.
8. Once you get the SMS, you can directly go to the following URL to download Mi Unlock tool.
   • http://ift.tt/1TUwMAo
9. Now, install Mi Unlock tool on the computer.

Step 3.

How to Unlock Mi Phone Using Mi Unlock Tool.

1. Check your Mi Unlock Status on your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A).
   • How to check Mi Unlock Status on Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)?
   • • Make sure developer Options is enabled, see how to enable developer options above.
     • Goto Settings.
     • tap Additional Settings.
     • tap developer Options
     • Then tap Mi Unlock Status - if you see the message that says This device is locked the phone is secured then you need to unlock Mi device.
2. How to unlock Mi device?
   • Now, launch the Miflash Unlock tool on the computer. You need to log in with a verified account when you unlock the bootloader.
   • Make sure your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) also Log in with the same account.
   • Once you have successfully Login to Miflash Unlock tool, now click Unlock button.
   
   • Just wait for the process until done. and the Miflash Unlock say Unlocked Successfully.
   
   • Now, click reboot phone button.
   • Once your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) boot up again, you can back to step 1 above to check Mi Unlock Status.

Step 4.

Install / Flash TWRP Recovery Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A).

1. Make sure your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) in fastboot mode and connected to the computer via USB cable.
2. Now, double-click adb-setup-1.4.3.exe to launch ADB installer.
3. At the command prompt press Y then hit enter
4. Then continue with the installation dialogue box.
5. Once ADB and fastboot already installed, now go to C:\ADB
6. Move or copy TWRP recovery (twrp.img) to the ADB folder
7. From the platform tool folder, open CMD window How to do it?
   • Press and hold shift button, then right-click your mouse
   • Now, select Open command window here
8. From the command prompt window, type the following command and press enter.

   • fastboot devices

9. Once your device listed, now type the following command and hit enter.

   • fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

10.  Then, type the following command again and hit enter. (this command is used to enter TWRP recovery via fastboot command)

    • fastboot boot twrp.img

11. This command will force your device into the TWRP recovery menu.

Step 5.

How to Root Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A).

1. Copy or Move SuperSU at prerequisite above. to the Phone storage or SD Card. Use the USB cable to transfer it from the computer to your Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A).
2. Power off the phone.
3. Then, enter your phone into TWRP recovery.
4. From the TWRP main menu, tap Install.
5. Then, browse the file which has been copied before.
6. Tap the SuperSU file and then swipe to start to install the file.
7. Once it finished. Tap back.
8. Then, reboot your phone.

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