📱 How to Safely Root Poco M2 Pro in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Using Magisk
Learn how to root Poco M2 Pro using Magisk in 2025. This updated, easy-to-follow guide covers everything you need—from unlocking the bootloader to flashing the patched boot image, ensuring safety and system integrity.

Rooting your Poco M2 Pro can open up a new world of possibilities—custom ROMs, advanced tweaks, bloatware removal, and full control of your device. In this 2025 updated guide, we'll show you the safest and most reliable way to root using Magisk without compromising your system stability.
---⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Rooting will void your warranty and may result in data loss or bricking if not done properly. Please proceed only if you're confident and have taken a full backup of your data.
---🧰 What You’ll Need Before You Begin
- Poco M2 Pro with at least 50% battery charge
- Windows PC with ADB & Fastboot installed
- USB Cable
- Magisk Manager APK
- Stock boot image for your firmware version
- Unlocked bootloader (mandatory)
To unlock the bootloader: Go to Settings → About Phone → Tap Build Number 7 times to enable Developer Mode → Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking → Use the official Mi Unlock Tool on PC.
---🔧 Root Poco M2 Pro in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Patch Boot Image Using Magisk
- Download the correct stock boot image (based on your firmware).
- Install the Magisk Manager app on your device.
- Open Magisk → Tap Install → Choose “Select and Patch a File”.
- Select your stock boot.img file.
- Wait for the patched image to be saved in your
Download
folder.
Step 2: Flash the Patched Boot Image via Fastboot
- Connect your Poco M2 Pro to the PC via USB.
- Boot into Fastboot Mode: Power Off → Press Volume Down + Power together.
- Open Command Prompt on your PC and run the following:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
Step 3: Confirm Root Access
- After the reboot, launch Magisk Manager.
- If everything went well, your device should now show as Rooted.
- You can now install root apps or modules from the Magisk repository!
🛠️ Common Troubleshooting Tips
- Bootloop? Flash the original stock boot image to restore.
- Root not detected? Ensure the boot image matches your firmware.
- Don’t root after OTA update unless the boot image matches the new build.
🔄 Alternative Rooting Method Using TWRP
If you prefer using a custom recovery, you can follow this method:
- Flash TWRP recovery via Fastboot
- Boot into TWRP → Flash Magisk ZIP
- Reboot and confirm root access via Magisk
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it safe to root the Poco M2 Pro?
Yes, if done correctly. Always follow guides from trusted sources and avoid random patches.
2. Will rooting erase my data?
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your phone, but rooting itself won’t. Still, it’s smart to back up everything first.
3. Can I root without unlocking the bootloader?
No. Xiaomi requires bootloader unlocking before rooting.
4. What is Magisk, and why use it?
- Systemless rooting method
- Can hide root from apps
- Supports Magisk modules for added features
5. Will banking or UPI apps work after rooting?
Some may not, but Magisk’s “Zygisk” and “Root Hide” can help bypass detection.
6. Can I install custom ROMs later?
Yes. Rooting gives you full control, including flashing custom ROMs, kernels, and mods.
7. What if the phone gets stuck in a bootloop?
Reflash the original stock boot.img via Fastboot to recover the device.
8. Can I unroot later?
Yes. You can unroot anytime by restoring the stock boot image or uninstalling Magisk via the app.
---🧠 How Magisk Works
Magisk works by patching the boot image instead of changing the /system partition. This creates a virtual overlay that grants root access while staying undetectable to apps like Google Pay or banking apps.
Key Benefits:
- Systemless Root - Safe and reversible
- Root Hiding - Bypass detection
- Module Support - Add advanced tweaks
- MagiskSU - Superuser access control
🚀 Why Rooting Is Ideal for Kali NetHunter Users
- Wi-Fi Injection: Use advanced wireless tools with compatible adapters.
- BadUSB & HID Attacks: Emulate keyboard payloads via USB.
- MITM Tools: Set up rogue APs for red teaming and auditing.
- NetHunter Desktop: Use full Kali Linux GUI on your phone with KeX.
- Custom Kernel: Miatoll NetHunter kernel supports external Wi-Fi, OTG, and HID.
- Offline Pentesting: Carry your entire toolkit in your pocket.
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🧠 My Thoughts
Rooting your Poco M2 Pro in 2025 has never been more streamlined—thanks to tools like Magisk that prioritize both power and safety. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Don’t root for the sake of it—root with a purpose, like privacy, security auditing, or development.
Need help with unlocking the bootloader or setting up Kali NetHunter? Just drop a comment or check our upcoming articles. 😊
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