Hey, there in this article we will guide you on how to root Realme 9i easily both with and without pc. If you haven’t rooted your device before or if you don’t know what rooting is then no worries this guide is for you.

We have covered 6 different methods and all these ways are hundred percent secure, if by any chance any method fails you can definitely try another one. So please read the article till the end because we don’t want any of our readers to apply any method with half knowledge as rooting your android device is quite risky and complex if you missed any step then your device may be bricked but nobody wants that.

So without any further ado let’s root your Realme 9i, but before that, there are a few things that are very important to know so let’s discuss them quickly.

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What do you mean by rooting your smartphone?

Well in simple language rooting means you are giving a superpower to your smartphone by gaining access to system files and folders which are usually locked for normal users. And after gaining root access remote control is in your hands which means you can install custom Rom, remove bloatware, modify system partition, edit system files, increase battery backup, boost your device performance, and much more things that are not possible on unrooted devices.

But before rooting Realme 9i it is very important to know about some advantages and disadvantages which are very important to know

Advantages or pros of rooting Realme 9i

Full control over your android device

Remove pre-installed apps

You can update your device to the latest android version

You can boost your device performance by overclocking

You can block ads on any app

You can flash custom ROM

Boost battery life

Disadvantages or Cons of rooting Realme 9i

After rooting, your device warranty will be void.

If anything goes wrong while rooting, your device may be bricked or dead forever.

You will not receive any official OTA updates and you can’t use some banking apps. For that, you have to bypass the safety net.

Rooting makes devices more vulnerable and less secure that’s why we always suggest our readers do proper research and ask themselves do they really need to root their device or not.

Prerequisite before rooting Realme 9i

There are a few things that need to be done in order to root Realme 9i or any other android phone

Charge your phone at least 90% or above

2. Disable all security locks on your device

3. Take a full backup of your device

4. Unlock the bootloader of your device

All the methods which are discussed in this guide are hundred percent safe, but as we all know rooting your device is a quite risky process and if you missed any step you might brick your smartphone. So do at your own risk thegeekandroid.com will not be responsible for your damage.

How to root Realme 9i without PC

Method 1: Root Realme 9i with magisk app

Rooting your android phone with magisk is considered to be one of the safest methods out there and moreover, if you root your device via magisk you will receive OTA updates and can use banking and payment applications seamlessly.

First of all download ‘magisk.zip’ file and save it to your internal storage

Rename the extension of file from ‘.zip’ to ‘.apk’

Make sure to have a custom recovery installed on your phone

The next step is to boot your android phone in recovery mode by simply pressing the volume down + power button at the same time.

After that tap on the ‘Install’ button to locate ‘magisk.zip’ file and then click on “Swipe to confirm flash”

This process might take a few minutes once its completed reboot your device

Finally, your device is successfully rooted

Method 2: Root Redmi Realme 9i with kingoroot

Download the latest version of Kingoroot apk and install it.

If your device shows ‘installation blocked’ make sure to unlock ‘installing apps from unknown sources

After installation open kingoroot app and click on one click root and then tap to confirm.

It will take some time and you will get notified ” your device is rooted successfully” .

Exit the app and return to the home screen.

Well that’s it your Realme 9i is successfully rooted.

Method 3: Root Realme 9i with Supersu

Rooting your android smartphone with supersu is very easy and one of the safest methods, you can definitely try this one out.

Firstly you need TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery installed on your android phone

Now download the latest version of ‘Supersu.zip’ file and save it to your device’s internal storage

The next step is to boot your phone in recovery mode by simply pressing the volume down + power button at the same time.

Now just tap on install and locate ‘supersu.zip’ file and then hit on swipe to install

Wait for a few minutes until the process is done and then simply reboot your phone

Congrats! you have successfully rooted your Realme 8i smartphone

These are the best possible methods to root your Realme 9i without a Pc or laptop, we hope you have found it helpful. Now it’s time to discuss a few more methods that are only possible with a Pc or laptop so let’s begin.

How to root Redmi Realme 8i with PC or Laptop

Method 4: Root with magisk without TWRP

Rooting your android device with a Pc or laptop is quite complicated and long but we must ensure you that if you follow this guide thoroughly you will not face any problems and it will feel like a piece of cake for you. So before further jumping in to process here are a few things that you must keep in mind.

Take a full backup of your device your data will get wiped in the process.

Charge your device to at least 85% or more.

Disable all your security locks from your device.

Original USB Realme data cable

You will also require some files to download in order to perform the action

Stock firmware for Realme 9i

Download and install the latest magisk manager on your device

Download the latest SDK platform tools and ADB fast boot drivers

Okay now let’s finally root our Realme 9i without any further delay

The first step is to enable OEM unlocking on your device if you don’t know how then go to Settings > About phone, then tap on build number 5 – 7 times.

Head back to System > Developer options > then enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.

The second step is to connect your phone with an original USB cable and unlock the bootloader on your phone. Now follow the steps carefully.

Download and install the Stock firmware on your device.

Now extract the downloaded stock firmware zip file.

Move it to your phone’s internal storage.

After that download and install the latest magisk manager on your phone

Now, click on the select and patch file option

Locate the boot image file on your device and select it

It will automatically be saved to your ‘downloads’ folder of your device

Now copy the patched file to the platforms tools folder on your PC

After that boot your device in fastboot mode by turning off your device and then turning it on by Volume up + Volume down + power button.

Go to your PC open the platform-tools folder and type cmd in address bar

Now command window will prompt type fastboot command and hit enter

‘fastboot devices’

Type the following command to flash the patched boot image file and install magisk root

‘fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img’

After that reboot your device by following this command

‘fastboot reboot’

Finally! you have successfully rooted your Realme 9i with magisk manager without TWRP

Method 5: Root with Oneclickroot (paid)

Rooting your smartphone with oneclickroot is a very easy and safe method although this method is paid if you don’t want to get in a mess and root your Realme 9i without any headache then this method is for you. So let’s begin.

First of all download and install Oneclickroot to your pc or laptop

Now run the software

Connect your phone to pc or laptop using the original USB cable

Once it detects your phone Click on root

Be patient wait for a few minutes

And that’s it your device will be rooted successfully

Method 6: Root with WondershareDr.fone software

Dr fone by wondershare is one of the best free software out there to root your any android smartphone in a few simple steps. So you must definitely try this method.

Step one is to download dr fone’s free software and install it on your pc or laptop

Make sure to take a complete backup of your device without proceeding

Connect your phone to pc/laptop via the original USB cable

Now once you connect your device dr fone will automatically detect just click on the start button

Just click on the ‘Root now’ button to start the process

Now wait for a few minutes to let the magic happen

That’s it your device is successfully rooted

How to check if Redmi Realme 9i is rooted or not?

Well, you can easily verify that your device is successfully rooted or not just by downloading the Root checker app.

Download and install it

Open the app, if it asks you for superuser permission then allow it, if not then continue

Click on verify root option

If your device is successfully rooted then it will show “Congratulations! Root Access properly installed on this device”

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) while rooting

Is rooting your android phone safe?

Rooting is always safe if you follow all the steps properly and don’t mess up, but in the end, you are taking a risk with your device and rooting has its own merits and demerits which we have already discussed above.

What cool things can I do after rooting my phone?

There are a bunch of things that are only possible after rooting your device like

Installing custom Roms

Full control over your device

Boost battery backup

Overclock CPU for better performance

Customize your phone’s appearance

Remove ads from apps

Are rooted devices safe for banking and payments?

Well many banks and online payment applications consider rooted devices to be unsafe because they are more vulnerable and easy bait for hackers

Can I unroot my device back after rooting?

Yes totally in case you changed your mind and want to unroot then you can do it very easily.

Final Words

So this was the comprehensive guide for rooting your Realme 9i device with the 6 best ways. We hope it had helped you and if you have any problems or want to share your thoughts then feel free to comment we will love to reply to you back.

Cheers!

How To Root Realme 9i with 6 easy method